C. 49 U.S.C. 28101 - Certification Examination Practice Questions An...

Illinois Railroad Police Officer Certification Examination Practice Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf

• What federal law authorizes the commissioning of railroad police

officers across state lines?

• Interstate Commerce Act
• Homeland Security Act

C. 49 U.S.C. § 28101

• Federal Railroad Enhancement Act

Rationale: This statute specifically grants railroad police authority to

enforce laws in any state where the railroad operates.

• Which Illinois statute governs railroad police authority within the state?

A. 720 ILCS 5

B. 625 ILCS 45 1 / 4

C. 610 ILCS 80

D. 20 ILCS 2610

Rationale: Illinois Compiled Statutes 610 ILCS 80 outlines powers and

certification requirements for railroad police officers.

3. Railroad police officers are primarily employed by:

• State agencies
• Municipal police departments
• Private railroad carriers
• The FRA

Rationale: Railroad police are privately employed by railroad carriers but

exercise limited public law enforcement authority.

4. The primary mission of railroad police is:

• Traffic enforcement
• Protection of railroad property and personnel
• Investigating federal crimes
• City patrol operations

Rationale: Railroad police duties center on safeguarding company assets,

property, and transportation operations.

• Which federal agency regulates railroad safety?

A. NTSB

B. DHS

C. FRA 2 / 4

D. FMCSA

Rationale: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulates safety

standards for rail operations.

6. Trespasser incidents on railroad property most commonly involve:

• Employee disputes
• Pedestrians on tracks
• Freight theft
• Locomotive collisions

Rationale: Most trespassing fatalities involve pedestrians unlawfully

walking along tracks.

7. Railroad police authority off railroad property is:

• Unlimited
• Equal to federal agents
• Limited to enforcing laws relating to railroad property or operations
• The same as sheriffs

Rationale: Authority is tied to railroad-related crimes or circumstances.

• Which law governs hazardous materials transportation?
• OSHA Act

B. HMTA

C. FMLA

D. CERCLA 3 / 4

Rationale: The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regulates rail

hazmat movement.

9. The most common rail cargo theft method involves:

• Drone-assisted theft
• Cyber intrusion
• Break-ins at unsecured rail yards
• Hijacking trains

Rationale: Criminals often target unattended or minimally secured yard

locations.

• Which constitutional amendment governs search and seizure?
• First
• Fifth
• Fourth
• Sixth

Rationale: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable

searches.

11. A key safety rule for railroad officers near moving trains is:

• Stand 1 foot from the tracks
• Walk on the ballast
• Maintain at least 15 feet from moving equipment
• Face away from the train
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