Miscellaneous

Question 1

Can Explorers may be assigned to the investigative division for use in neighborhood canvasses, distribution of fliers, searches for property and or evidence, or other tasks designated by a supervisor?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What 3 categories are crimes broken into?

Answer 2

Crimes against Persons
Crimes against Property
Crimes against Society

Question 3

What are the reasons a case can be exceptionally cleared?

Answer 3

1. Death of offender
2. Prosecution declined
3. Extradition declined
4. Victim refused to cooperate
5. Juvenile, no custody

Question 4

What offense is lsited first on an IBR?

Answer 4

The most serious offense

Question 5

Does justifiable homicide have to be reported as a seperate incident?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

If nothing is known about the suspect, what is requied to be listed in the report?

Answer 6

unknown is required in last name block race block sex block, and 00 in age block

Question 7

All poperty listed on the report must fall under one of the following types/categories?

Answer 7

EVID, SUSP, TARG, or OTHR

Question 8

If the value of the property is not know, what must be put on the report?

Answer 8

$1.00

Question 9

All 90-R (runaway) 99b (missing person) will be submitted on the pd-18r. All reports must be filled out and faxed to VSP within ?

Answer 9

2 Hours of the report being taken

Question 10

What does a PD-3 consist of?

Answer 10

1. Report section
2. Legal section
3. Evidence section
4. Miscellaneous section

Question 11

Officers on scene of a critical incident shall take reasonable and safe measures to contain the scene. Unless here is a need for a citizen/officer rescue, what is the first priority of responding units?

Answer 11

Scene Containment

Question 12

Permission is not required to be speak the media; however, if you do you are required to?

Answer 12

1. Notify PIO of date of interview
2. Substance of the interview
3. Name of news agency and interviewer

Question 13

If you accept public speaking engagement as a member of department, you need to notify PIO ____ days prior to the event via email, or memo.?

Answer 13

7 Days

Question 14

How long is an ECO good for?

Answer 14

4 Hours (Unless a 2 hour extension is granted by the Magistrate)

Question 15

How long is a TDO good for?

Answer 15

24 hours from the time of issuance

Question 16

What should be done when dealing with a subject suffering from excited delerium?

Answer 16

one taser firing in the probe mode, followed by a restraining technique that does not impair respiration, may provide the optimum outcome, shall not be placed in prone position but onto their side

Question 17

Who can withdraw a TDO?

Answer 17

Only the Petitioner

Question 18

Does a juvenile under the age of 14 need to give consent in order to receive mental health treatment?

Answer 18

No, only the parents

Question 19

what two requirements apply to Children 14 and over in need of emergency services in a voluntary capacity?

Answer 19

the juvenile and parent must give consent

Question 20

What can be done for a 14 year old who objects, but the parents give consent?

Answer 20

The juvenlie can be taken for up to 96 hour pending review a mental health professional.

Question 21

What would be consider unusual circumstances regarding a missing child that may require extra attention or investigation?

Answer 21

1) Under 12 years of age
2) Mentally Incapacitated
3) Child maybe be autisitic or have Down’s Syndrome and wear a project lifesaver transmitter.
4) Child is with individuals who may endanger his/her welfare.
5) On life saving meds
6) Absence is inconsistent with normal patterns of behavior.

Question 22

In situations involving a missing person, the media can be utilized if?

Answer 22

1) Life threatening Health Problem
2) Extreme Weather
3) It is the hours of darkness, the person has been missing for more than 2 hours and an active search is going on.

Question 23

Most Alzheimer’s patients are located within a ____ mile radius of where they were last seen and tend to go until they get stuck a large percentage of these people could die if not located within ____ hours?

Answer 23

1/2 mile, 24 hours

Question 24

What is the purpose of any surveillance or undercover operation?

Answer 24

1. Solve crime
2. Prevent crime
3. Combat threats to the public

Question 25

May an officer may use lethal force to stop someone who is merely suspected of being a suicide bomber?

Answer 25

No, they must have Probable Cause

Question 26

How far should you be from a suspected suicide bomber when using handheld radios?

Answer 26

100 Feet

Question 27

How far should you be from a suspected suicide bomber when using police vehilce radios?

Answer 27

170 Feet

Question 28

When dealing with a suicide bomber or a suspected explosive device, officers should maintain a minimum of ___ feet on all sides of bomber seek and maintain cover await arrival of bomb squad?

Answer 28

300 Feet

Question 29

Summonses may be issued for the following offenses:

Answer 29

traffic laws including offenses involving bicycles,
hitchhiking, and other pedestrian offenses;
game and fish laws;
surfing;
curfew;
animal control violations, and
littering.

Question 30

In Priority 1 or 2 response to calls for service Officer will not travel greater than ___ mph over the posted speed limit?

Answer 30

20

Question 31

In areas with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less, a maximum speed of ___ MPH shall be used?

Answer 31

10

Question 32

Under emergency condition are police vehicle required to yield to ambulances and fire equipment operating under emergency conditions?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

Can a change in shift assignments and days off be used to address an officer’s poor performance issues?

Answer 33

Yes

Question 34

How many shift rotations are probation police officers required to complete?

Answer 34

at least 2 shift rotations during their first 12 months with 6 months on a day shift and then either an evening or night shift.

Question 35

Who is responsible for compiling an annual report for the Traffic Engineering Division that includes the location of all fatal motor vehicle crashes, and the high incident locations for injury crashes, non-injury crashes, DUI arrests and traffic summonses?

Answer 35

The Office of Planning and Ananlysis

Question 36

Who approves a traffic safety checkpoint?

Answer 36

A Lieutenant or higher

Question 37

Prior to implementing a Traffic Safety Checkpoint the plan must be documented on what PD Form?

Answer 37

PD-247