OPOTA SPO Study Guide Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

OPOTA SPO Study Guide Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Identify the basic reasons vehicles are stolen. - Answer-1. Joy riding/transportation 2. To commit other crimes 3. Theft for profit/commercial theft 4. Owner give ups Describe common indicators associated with stolen vehicles. - Answer-1. Abnormal driver behavior 2. License plate irregularities (Damaged, improperly attached, dirty plate on a clean car or vice versa, display of only one plate when two are required, license plate placed over the top of another one, front and rear license plates do not match, license plate is covered or not illuminated, fictitious plate) 3. Condition of the vehicle (Broken or missing glass; a thief will often break out the passenger side window. It is more difficult for the officer to notice on the passenger side. The thief does not want to sit on the broken glass; Pry marks or scratches around door locks, door handles, window edges, and trunk; Missing, damaged, or punched locks)