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EVOC Exam – Questions With Solutions
EVOC Exam – Questions With Solutions
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EVOC Exam – Questions With SolutionsA. What is the most common cause of tragic accidents involving emergency
vehicles? Right Ans - Poor decision making.
B. What is meant by "front end" risk management? How can you benefit from
it? Right Ans - You have to anticipate what your risks will be and know how
to handle them before they occur. A front end approach helps ensure your
decisions are safe and in line with agency policy.
A. What is a tort? Right Ans - A lawsuit arising from law enforcement
activities.
B. Who are the two parties in a civil case? Right Ans - The plaintiff and the
defendant
C. What are the various types of liability? Explain the difference between
them. Right Ans - Direct Liability: Your action (or inaction) that directly
resulted in the plaintiff's injury.
Vicarious Liability: an unintentional failure to exercise a reasonable degree of
care.
Which type of liability usually results in the highest level of monetary
damages? Why? Right Ans - Municipality Liability under section 1983.
Because of the "deep pockets" of the municipality and no set financial limit
under section 1983.
E. What are two categories of direct liability? Right Ans - Negligence: Does
not involve an intentional act on your part.
Willful misconduct: A conscious decision to engage in the injury causing
behavior or an intentional disregard for the safety of others.
What is the difference between compensatory damages and punitive
damages? Under what circumstances are each awarded? Right Ans -
,Compensatory Damages: are awarded to cover the injury only. These are
awarded for negligent behavior.
Punitive damages: go beyond compensation for damages. It also serves as a
deterrent to keep you from engaging in such behaviors in the future. These
are awarded for intentional behavior.
Rules for backing Right Ans - 1. Position your hands properly. (left hand at
the 12 o'clock)
2. sound your horn before you start.
3. look out your rear window before you start.
4. Accelerate slowly
5. Keep hand movements to a minimum.
When can a claim of vicarious liability be made? Right Ans - When a
plaintiff suffered an injury at the hands of an officer who was improperly
supervised, trained or otherwise allowed to cause the injury by the actions of
the senior official.
What is meant when a municipality is accused of "deliberate indifference?
Right Ans - The municipality has shown an extreme disregard for public
safety. Such as a failure to properly train.
What is a duty? How does it relate to a liability claim? Right Ans - A duty is
an obligation. Typically the plaintiff will try to prove they were injured
because you neglected a duty. (By statute or law, agency policy, or
constitutional provision)
What are your states statutory provisions regarding emergency vehicle
operations? Right Ans - RCW 46.61.035
What does "due regard for public safety" mean? Right Ans - The absence of
negligence. You must keep an eye toward protecting everyone who could
conceivably be affected by the emergency response.
What is a policy? Right Ans - A directive for action.
How does the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution affect law
enforcement driving? Right Ans - It protects against unreasonable search
, and seizure. A suspect who is injured due to your actions could be considered
an unreasonable seizure.
How does the Fourteenth Amendment affect law enforcement driving?
Right Ans - No one can be denied the right to life, liberty, or property without
due process. When a third party is injured they may claim they were denied
that right.
What is the best way to protect yourself against lawsuits? Right Ans -
Comply with your agencies policy at all times. This will protect you under
qualified immunity.
The "Universe of Risk" can be divided into two categories. What are they?
Right Ans - Known Risk and Unknown Risks
What are the four steps of the comprehensive risk management program?
Right Ans - 1. Identify and analyze all known risks.
2. Determine ways to reduce the impact of these risks.
3. Implement the best possible solution.
4. Monitor the solution for effectiveness and adjust as necessary.
What are the three elements of risk management at the department level?
Right Ans - 1. Policy development.
2. Comprehensive training.
3. Incident review.
What is the definition of risk? Right Ans - A hazard to which you are
exposed when you take a certain action.
Which component of the interactive triangle is not a risk factor? Right Ans -
• The Condition of the vehicle at the time of the pursuit.
• The environment.
Identify two examples of unknown risks? Right Ans - • Reactions to
pedestrians and other drivers.
• Driving behavior of the suspect you are pursuing.
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