MISSOURI POST STUDY GUIDE

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MISSOURI POST STUDY GUIDE

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic

Accident Records System (STARS)? - correct answer- A: No.

However, every law enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.

Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic

accident? - correct answer- A: Triangulation - triangulation is

the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.

Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - correct answer-

A: There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.

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Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - correct

answer- A: Juvenile Officer.

Q: Who can transport juveniles? - correct answer- A: Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.

Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS

report? - correct answer- A: If the question asked does not

apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.

Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-

YYY)? - correct answer- A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS

Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic

stop?(everyone) - correct answer- A: Everyone - you must

maintain situational awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).

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Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - correct

answer- A: The Isosceles and the Weaver.

Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? - correct

answer- A: Yes

Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? -

correct answer- A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as

shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).

Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law

enforcement vehicle? - correct answer- A: Emergency, non-

emergency, and pursuit

Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what

traffic laws must be followed? - correct answer- A: Vehicles

shall comply with all of the traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.

Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat

stroke? - correct answer- A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food

or water. While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first

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