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Module 3 Flashcards

1
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  1. The vehicle stop is one of the least dangerous functions in law enforcement.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. An officer should not carry or accept anything in his/her weapon hand.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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3
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  1. A vehicle stop must be based on _________.
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  • reasonable suspicion (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • officer intuition
  • reasonable articulation
  • none of the above
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4
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  1. When notifying a driver to stop his/her vehicle, the officer may use hand signals to wave, point, or otherwise direct the driver to pull to the side.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. When selecting a location for a vehicle stop, the officer should select the first safe location and avoid high risk areas, such as _________.
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  • parking lots
  • areas of high visibility
  • areas of low visibility (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • all of the above
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  1. When selecting a patrol vehicle position on a non high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the officer should generally park behind the suspect vehicle _______.
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  • 5 to 10 feet
  • 10 to 15 feet (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • 15 to 20 feet
  • none of the above
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  1. When calling out on a vehicle stop, an officer should provide dispatch with the location, vehicle description, number of occupants, and the reason for the stop.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. During an officer’s approach to the suspect vehicle, the officer should observe the big picture and check for the unusual.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. The initial greeting by the officer during a vehicle stop should include _______.
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  • providing officer’s name and agency
  • informing the driver why he/she was stopped
  • requesting the driver’s license and insurance
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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10
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  1. The location of the officer during the investigation at roadside may include the driver’s seat, passenger seat, or to the right rear of the vehicle. Of these positions, in which position is it easier to maintain mobility and visual contact with the suspects?
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  • driver’s seat
  • passenger’s seat
  • right rear of the patrol vehicle (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
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  1. When an officer is confronted with a foreign language-speaking driver, the officer may be able to locate an interpreter ______.
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  • from the American Red Cross
  • from within the vehicle (sibling or business associate) (Correct Answer)
  • from the US Embassy
  • none of the above (Your Answer)
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12
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  1. A high-risk/felony vehicle stop involves an imminent and serious risk to the officer.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the primary vehicle is located _________ the target vehicle.
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  • behind and at a 45 degree angle to the left of the target vehicle
  • directly behind (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • behind and at a 45 degree angle to the right of the target vehicle
  • none of the above
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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop and after the suspect has exited the vehicle and side stepped to the left, the suspect should be instructed to ________.
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  • pick up the vehicle keys and bring them to the officer
  • slowly turn completely around (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • walk forward toward the patrol vehicle
  • none of the above
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  1. Officers should remain vigilant during vehicle stops, which means they should ________.
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  • remain observant of their surroundings and vehicle occupants (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • remain observant of only the driver and/or occupants
  • always inform dispatch and other officers of the situation
  • remain observant of only the cargo
  • all of the above
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  1. When notifying a driver to stop his/her vehicle, the officer should use the siren _________.
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  • Immediately
  • before tapping the horn
  • as a last resort (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
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17
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  1. When selecting a location for a vehicle stop, the officer should select the first safe location that is _________.
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  • familiar to the officer
  • well lighted
  • outside the flow of traffic
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
18
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  1. After a vehicle stop and before the approach, an officer should make a mental note of the surroundings and determine the probability of the driver and/or occupants being associated with criminal activity.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

19
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  1. During an officer’s approach to the suspect vehicle, the officer should observe the big picture and check for the unusual.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

20
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  1. The practice of having a violator sit in the passenger seat of a patrol vehicle __________.
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  • is standard practice for a large majority of agencies
  • provides every tactical advantage possible for the officer
  • compromises every tactical concept known (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
21
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  1. When encountering a vehicle with darkly tinted windows at night, the officer should __________.
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  • turn off rotating emergency lights and only use spot lights
  • use all emergency lights and spot lights
  • reduce the number of patrol vehicle lights on the suspect vehicle and have the driver turn on the vehicle’s interior lights (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
22
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  1. When stopping a vehicle in a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the officer should select a location in the same manner as a non-HRF vehicle stop, but should also include a location that is __________.
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  • in a public place.
  • not conducive to escape. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • in a secluded place.
  • none of the above
23
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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the primary officer should initially instruct all occupants in the vehicle to __________.
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  • lower their hands to the floor
  • put their hands out the window
  • raise their hands to the ceiling (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
24
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  1. Vehicles are used for transportation of goods, which may include weapons, ______, and other contraband.
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  • illegal drugs (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • people
  • cargo
  • none of the above
25
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  1. An officer should __________ inform dispatch of a vehicle stop.
A
  • always (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • sometimes
  • never
  • none of the above
26
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  1. Vehicle stops have generally been viewed by the courts as an in-custody incident. As a result, the driver and/or occupants are not free to leave and Miranda applies.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

27
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  1. When selecting a location for a vehicle stop, the officer should select the first safe location.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

28
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  1. Upon concluding the investigation, the officer should inform the driver of ___________.
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  • the violation
  • the enforcement action to be taken
  • bonding options
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
29
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  1. If an officer stops a motorcycle, the officer should have the driver do what with his/her helmet?
A
  • Place the helmet on the motorcycle (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • Carry the helmet in his right hand
  • Carry the helmet in either hand
  • none of the above
30
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  1. When notifying a driver to stop during a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the officer should use __________.
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  • emergency lights and siren (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • emergency lights only
  • emergency lights and horn
  • none of the above
31
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4) -
7. When calling out on a vehicle stop, an officer should provide dispatch with the location, vehicle description, number of occupants, and ______.

A
  • the characteristics of the surrounding area
  • reason for the stop (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • weather
  • all of the above
32
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  1. The prime concern for officer safety during a vehicle stop is ________.
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  • passing vehicles
  • other officers
  • subjects in the vehicle (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • all of the above
33
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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the primary vehicle is located directly behind the target vehicle.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

34
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  1. Vehicles are used as transportation for _________.
A

People
Goods
Services
all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

35
Q
  1. The general tactics in approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop include ___________.
A

observe the big picture, check for the unusual
stay out of the flow of traffic
utilize the patrol vehicle’s spot light
all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

36
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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the secondary vehicle is located _________ the target vehicle.
A

at a 90-degree angle to the left of the target vehicle
behind the primary unit
at a 90-degree angle to the right of the target vehicle
none of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

37
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  1. During a high-risk/felony vehicle stop, the primary officer should give ________ voice commands.
A

clear and concise (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
short and rapid
simple and clear
none of the above

38
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  1. When the officer approaches the suspect vehicle on the driver’s side, the officer should position him/herself __________.
A
  • just to the rear of the driver’s door (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • in the middle of the driver’s door
  • where the officer’s instincts dictate.
  • none of the above
39
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  1. The overall purpose behind the STOP principle of patrol vehicle positioning during a vehicle stop is to ____________.
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  • follow departmental policy
  • to ensure the video camera will capture the entire event
  • to create a safety zone for the officers and violator (Correct Answer)
  • all of the above (Your Answer)
40
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  1. When conducting a LEADS check on the violator, the officer should ______.
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• conduct the check outside the hearing of the violator. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
• conduct the check within the hearing of the violator.
• keep the violator in the passenger seat of the patrol vehicle, where the officer can keep an eye on him/her while the officer does the check.
none of the above

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