Promotion Test

Question 1

An officer need not submit to a random drug testing per city policy while using a prescription drug from a live send physician? T/F

Answer 1

F (GO-45-D)

Question 2

An officer may be required to testify in a civil matter about information from a department case without receiving a a subpoena? T/F

Answer 2

F (Rules 5.11)

Question 3

An officer who is suspended by the chief for 2 days must be granted a hearing by the merit commission if he/she requests it. T/F

Answer 3

F (Rules 9.01-C)

Question 4

Sustained disciplinary actions cases and the disciplinary actions are a matter of public record? T/F

Answer 4

T (Rules 9.04-B)

Question 5

Officers may not enter a private residence for the sole purpose of arresting a person who is wanted on a warrant unless the officer has the warrant in hand? T/F

Answer 5

T (Policy 4.04-VII-1)

Question 6

Information regarding a juvenile record or a case may be verbally provided to a portage high school official upon request? T/F

Answer 6

T (Policy 6.11-6)

Question 7

Business building as well as private homes must display street numbers? T/F

Answer 7

T (CO 74-48)

Question 8

A vehicle may be impounded from a rental property ? T/F

Answer 8

T ( GO 33-VII-B)

Question 9

Charges on protection orders and restraining orders with Brady qualifiers must be filed through federal court? T/F

Answer 9

T (GO 41-IV-A-2)

Question 10

If in a case of invasion of privacy an officers finds no evidence and no probable cause to charge the suspect, a case report must still be written and forwards to the prosecutors officer? T/F

Answer 10

T (GO 41-III-H)

Question 11

When a portage police officer accompanies an officer from another jurisdiction to serve a warrant a case report must be written and the person does not need to be booked at PPD? T/F

Answer 11

T (Policy 4.04-VIII-VII)

Question 12

On duty police officers are exempt from traffic laws anytime they are operating a department vehicle? T/F

Answer 12

F (Policy 5.15)

Question 13

A person who knowingly and intentionally aids, induces, or causes another person to commit an offense, commits that offense even if the other person has been acquitted of the offense? T/F

Answer 13

T (IC 35-41-2-4)

Question 13

A person who knowingly and intentionally aids, induces, or causes another person to commit an offense, commits that offense even if the other person has been acquitted of the offense? T/F

Answer 13

T (IC 35-41-2-4)

Question 14

An out of state resident may be in legal possession of marijuana in indiana if that person has a valid prescription order for it from a medical practitioner? T/F

Answer 14

T (IC 35-48-4-7)

Question 15

When a situation has been turned over to the SWAT personnel the on duty supervisor shall have control over the inner perimeter? T/F

Answer 15

F (GO 38-III-B-4)

Question 16

Insubordination constitutes refusal to follow orders given by a superior officer including those relayed by an officer of lesser rank? T/F

Answer 16

T (Rules 2.04)

Question 17

Operating a horn or other audible signaling device on any motor at any time is a violation of city ordinance? T/F

Answer 17

F (CO 42-31)

Question 18

Officers may accept monetary compensation for appearing in civil court if they are not on duty? T/F

Answer 18

T (GO 26)

Question 19

Hazing is an example of criminal mischief? T/F

Answer 19

F (IC 35-42-2-2)

Question 20

When booking a juvenile it’s required to complete a booking card and fingerprint card and attach them to the case report? T/F

Answer 20

T (Policy 4.03-X1)

Question 21

Following a shooting incident involving an injury or death an officer must give a taped statement to the investigator? T/F

Answer 21

F (GO 6 Firearms Discharge -11-B-2-A)

Question 22

All juveniles who are arrested and detained will be detained at the juvenile detention center? T/F

Answer 22

F (Policy 4.03-X1)

Question 23

The missing child alert plan (Amber Alert) can only be activated for a person under the ago of 18? T/F

Answer 23

F (GO -7-III)

Question 24

When writing an officers evaluation report the evaluator should use 10 as the score for an officer considered to be average? T/F

Answer 24

T (GO 37-III)

Question 25

The PPD class B uniform will have collar insignia embroidered on for the rank of LT and above only? T/F

Answer 25

T (Policy 3.02-I-A-b)

Question 26

If the evidence of a second crime is found while doing an inventory of the trunk of a vehicle bring impounded a warrant should be obtained before filing charges? T/F

Answer 26

F (Policy 4.13-11-A)

Question 27

The crime of rape can be committed upon a mentally disabled person even if no force of any kind is used? T/F

Answer 27

T (IC 35-42-4-1-1-1)

Question 28

Littering can be committed on private property as well as a public roadway? T/F

Answer 28

T (IC 35-45-3-2-a)

Question 29

"Criminal gang'" is defined by indiana statue as a group of at least seven members? T/F

Answer 29

F (IC 35-45-9-1)

Question 30

Resisting law enforcement, fleeing law enforcement, and inferring with law enforcement all fall under the same state statue? T/F

Answer 30

T (IC 35-44-3-3)

Question 31

The assistant Chief of Police is appointed by?

Answer 31

The Mayor

Question 32

The word cowardice as used in department rules and regulations means any avy or omission in the which the officer fails, refuses, or reluctantly act:

Answer 32

To protect a fellow officer To protect the life of a citizen To use reasonable and legal force to protect department or city property

Question 33

Robbery committed while armed with a deadly weapon is a

Answer 33

Level 2 Felony

Question 34

Littering thrown from a moving vehicle constitutes prima facia evidence that which occupant of the vehicle committed littering?

Answer 34

The passenger

Question 35

It is the responsibility to report all irregularities or disciplinary problems to their commanding officers by?

Answer 35

Sergeants Corporals Lieutenants

Question 36

Which of the following are a way in which a person may exert unauthorized control over the property of another?

Answer 36

By creating or confirming a false impression on the other person Without the person's consent By promising performance that the person knows will not performed

Question 37

When a death as result of a homicide investigation is began, who must be notified ?

Answer 37

The Chief The Detective Captain The On-Call Detective The County Corner

Question 38

Any complaints concerning the Porter County Department of Public Welfare should be directed to?

Answer 38

The Detective Captain

Question 39

Permission for the altering of any department firearm must be obtained from?

Answer 39

The Chief

Question 40

If an officer fails to qualify with his issued handgun?

Answer 40

The firearms instructor will retain custody of the handgun The firearms instructor will the officer's division commander and the chief The failing officer will not be allowed to drive his assigned squad car from the range

Question 41

When a confiscated firearm is deactivated but loaded, who responsible for having the firearm transported to an area gun shop to be unloaded?

Answer 41

The turn supervisor

Question 42

When an officer is on sick leave for more than six days whose responsibility is it to have the officer's assigned squad car parked at the PPD?

Answer 42

The officer himself

Question 43

Officers assigned to investigate an accident involving a department vehicle will have the report turned in to the turn supervisor?

Answer 43

Prior to going off duty

Question 44

When an officer is injured on duty, all the original paperwork is to be placed ?

Answer 44

In the chief's basket

Question 45

Probes from an X26 taser which are imbedded in a subjects neck or face are to be removed by?

Answer 45

Hospit emergency staff

Question 46

The three designated areas of the portage police station are

Answer 46

Public areas, limited access areas, restricted areas

Question 47

Who is responsible for maintaining the personal protective equipment ( gloves, eyewear, etc ) in an squad car?

Answer 47

The officer's themselves

Question 48

An officer may confiscate and remove from the scene of domestic or family violence a firearm, ammunition, or deadly weapon if the officer has

Answer 48

Probable cause to believe that a crime involving domestic or family violence has occurred A reasonable belief that the item exposes the victim to an immediate risk of serious bodily injury A reasonable belief that the item was an instrumentality of the crime Only observed the item at the scene

Question 49

The critical incident debriefing program

Answer 49

Is not a critique of the actions taken by the officers

Question 50

Unsatisfactory performance may be defined as

Answer 50

Lack of knowledge of the application of laws required to enforce Failure to conform to the job description for the officer's rank Absence without leave

Question 51

Unless modified by the chief short sleeve uniform shirts are to be worn

Answer 51

April 1 to October 15

Question 52

Any person arrested by our department may be stripped searched only after obtaining permission from

Answer 52

A prosecutor

Question 53

Department trucks, suvs, and vans will not be used in a pursuit unless

Answer 53

A deadly force situation exists Their use has been authorized by a supervisor

Question 54

The maximum amount allowed per day for meal allowances when attending outside the city training is

Answer 54

$45

Question 55

Some details that will affect the penalty for the crime of battery is/are

Answer 55

The victim occupation The victim's age The victim's injuries

Question 56

Any criminal gang crime by indiana statue is

Answer 56

A felony

Question 57

What is the length of time a new resident with a valid license from another state has before they must obtain indiana registration plates for their vehicle

Answer 57

60 days

Question 58

The speed limit on school property in portage is set by

Answer 58

City ordinance

Question 59

How how many years of required department service to the obtainable rank of Sgt, LT, and Assistant Chief

Answer 59

Seven Nine Five

Question 60

To enforce the city ordinance for display of street address numbers, first a warning should be written, and then how many day grace period should be given before a ticket be issued ?

Answer 60

30 day

Question 61

Officers of the portage police department will be considered on duty when

Answer 61

On regular schedule duty Performing a police function Affecting an arrest within the scope of their authority When representing themselves in an official capacity to be a member of the department

Question 62

Officers who are suspended for five but less than ten or more days shall be disqualified from promotional eligibility for ______ from the date of the suspension?

Answer 62

90 days (Rules 8.03)

Question 63

Spell out the following abbreviations: Cpl. Sgt. Lt.

Answer 63

Corporal Sergeant Lieutenant

Question 64

What are the two required elements for the crime of burglary ?

Answer 64

Breaking and entering the structure or dwelling With the intent to commit a felony within

Question 65

List the 10 actions a member of the Portage Police Department may be disciplined?

Answer 65

``` Conviction of a crime Violations of rules of the department Incapacity Immoral conduct Conduct unbecoming an officer Neglect of duty Neglect or disobedience of orders Absence without leave Conduct injurious to the public peace or welfare Breach of discipline ```

Question 66

The chief of police may discipline an officer by the following three ways ?

Answer 66

Oral reprimand Written reprimand Suspension up to five days

Question 67

List the people who have been approved by the chief to ride with an officer on duty ?

Answer 67

Off duty portage officers Portage reserve officers in uniform Sworn full time officers from another jurisdictions Member from the Porter County Prosecutor office Member of the city council Civilians with written permission.

Question 68

How long does found property need to be kept before returning it to the person finding it and turning it in to police?

Answer 68

Found property cannot be returned

Question 69

Whats the difference between a commanding officer and a supervisory officer?

Answer 69

A commanding officer has the authority to act in the name of the chief in the chief's absence

Question 70

Who will be advised of all deaths prior to the body being moved?

Answer 70

The coroner

Question 71

Who is responsible to notify the next of kin in a death ?

Answer 71

The coroner

Question 72

Seven reasons to call out SWAT

Answer 72

Barricaded subject Felons High Risk Warrant Services rental subjects Hostage situations Raid on drug homes Operations designatsd by chief's or swat commander

Question 73

8 K9 capabilities

Answer 73

``` Apprehending fleeing subject Building searches Crowd control Detecting drugs Guarding prisoners Locating evidence Protecting handler Tracking missing persons ```