Law Enforcement Final Test

Traffic stops can be one of the most dangerous duties for police because

• they involve the police talking to citizens

• the officer has to write a ticket or take someone to jail

• the officer is approaching an unknown situation as they walk up to a car they have pulled over

• most traffic stops occur at night

What is a skill in law enforcement that helps an officer describe things?

• a) Observation

• b) Memory

• c) Picture taking skills

• d) Binoculars

Why is a felony traffic stop done?

• When there is a felony warrant

• When the vehicle is stolen

• When there is a threat to officer safety

• All the above

What are the two types of traffic stops?

• Casual stops and formal stops
• Routine "basic" stops and felony stops

• Quick stops and thorough stops
• Random stops and planned stops

Why do police officers check the trunk when they approach a vehicle during a traffic stop?

• To ensure safety and security
• To find hidden contraband
• To locate the vehicle registration
• To check for expired insurance

If a forensic scientist wants to complete a report to provide additional information to the investigation, which type of report would they use?

• Incident report

• Police call sheet

• Crime report

• Supplemental report

What is a use of a police report?

• Allows passing of the case from one officer to another

• Helps a department stay organized

• Provides a factual record of work done on a case

• All of the above

Which of the following would be considered an attachment to a report?

• Supplemental report

• Photos

• Arrest report

• Incident report

• Offense report

What rule says that if it is not written in the paper, it did not happen?

• Four Corners Rule

• Four Sides Rule

• Four Papers Rule

• Four Reports Rule

What is needed in a report?

• Clear and complete sentences

• Proper grammar

• Good descriptions

• All of the above

• None of the above