Police Entrance Exam
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - ANS-Accident data, enforcement activity
records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - ANS-"Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - ANS-ll requests must be
submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - ANS-Traffic officer or Bureau
Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - ANS-The suspect must be in
custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood is
taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to restrain the
arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - ANS-Within 48 hours of the request
excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? - ANS-The
arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a breath
test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause to believe
the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee completes
the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - ANS-Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - ANS-When an officer feels it is
appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - ANS-To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - ANS-In each situation and substituted for
arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations.
, What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - ANS-Explanation of of the violation or
charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist.
Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do so? -
ANS-Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be replenished, notify
the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? - ANS-Vehicular manslaughter; felony and misdemeanor
driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run; any other
misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or revoked
driver's license? - ANS-Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has possession of
his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the suspension or
revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice Form and forwards the
form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? - ANS-When there is a death
or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or vehicle code violation. A
Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of any supervisor.
Who is responsible for distribution of the ITRS manual? - ANS-The Traffic Bureau Commander.
When does a traffic collision on roadways or highways warrant a report? - ANS-When there is a
death or injury to any persons involved in the collision, a violation of the vehicle code, or if one is
requested by either driver for a traffic collision report.
When is towing of a vehicle in a traffic collision required? - ANS-If the vehicle is damaged in the
collision or if there is a death, an injury, a vehicle code violation or if one is requested by either
driver for a report.
If towing of a vehicle is not required, when can a tow truck still be called? - ANS-At the request
of the driver when the vehicle may not need to be towed.
When towing of a vehicle is required, what is the process of the removal? - ANS-Direct the
driver to select a towing company, if possible, and shall relay towing company info to the
dispatcher. If none are preferred, a company is selected from a "no preference tow company list
in Communications.
When can a stored or impound hearing occur? - ANS-Upon the request of the registered or
legal owner of the vehicle or their agent.
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