LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS EXAM QUESTIONS

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LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -6 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: In California, only federal law enforcement officers can ask you about your immigration status.

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California law prohibits state and local officers from asking drivers or passengers about their immigration status. If a California law enforcement officer asks you about your immigration status, you can decline to answer.

Question 2: During a Law Enforcement Stop

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-Turn on your right turn signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.-Move completely onto the right shoulder, even if in the carpool/ HOV lane. Stop in a well-lit area when possible.-End your cell phone conversation and turn off your radio. Remain inside your vehicle unless directed to get out by the officer.-Roll the windows down after stopping your vehicle and before the officer makes contact with you.-Place your hands and all passengers' hands in clear view before the officer makes contact with you.This may be on the steering wheel, dashboard, or your lap.

Question 3: In general, the First Amendment protects the right of drivers and passengers to record interactions with law enforcement in public spaces.

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If you are recording, you should immediately make that clear. You do not have a right to interfere with the officer's lawful duties during the enforcement stop, and you should not reach into concealed areas to retrieve your recording device without the officer's permission. If your recording is not interfering with the officer's ability to lawfully do their job, an officer cannot confiscate your recording device, delete the recording, or destroy the device just because you are using it to record. In general, you also have the right to deny a request to "unlock" a cellular phone or provide a password to it, though under some circumstances - such as if you are on parole - you may have to give permission in response to such requests. Finally, no government employee can retaliate against you just because you recorded something in public Question 4: The driver of a stopped vehicle must produce a driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration when stopped by law enforcement

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If a driver does not produce these documents, officers may conduct a limited search for them. An officer may also request the names or identification of passengers. Passengers can decline that request, but under some circumstances the passengers may be required to identify themselves anyway. If passengers do not want to produce their identification, they should clearly say so. Passengers should not interfere with the officer's duties in conducting the traffic stop, and if an officer demands identification, passengers should not interfere with the officer's actions. During a traffic stop, an officer can legally require the driver and all passengers to exit or stay inside the vehicle. If you are told to exit the vehicle or stay inside, you must do so.

Question 5: Your Rights During the Enforcement Stop

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If an officer asks your permission to do something, you have a right to say no. However, if you say no and the officer says they are going to do it anyway, you do not have a right to interfere with their actions.For example, an officer may request to search part or all of your vehicle. You have a right to decline that request, but the officer may have the legal authority to search your vehicle anyway under certain circumstances. If you do not want the officer to search your vehicle, you should clearly say that you do not give your permission, but you do not have a right to resist or obstruct the officer if they search your vehicle anyway Question 6: Even if you believe your rights were violated, you should not engage in physical resistance or violence against the officer.

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. If an officer does something that you believe violates your rights, you can voice your objection, but you should not physically resist. Everyone has the right to be safe during a traffic stop. Your safety and the officer's safety could be jeopardized if the situation escalates with physical resistance or violence. All

members of the public have a right to file a complaint against any law enforcement agency, and it is against the law for any government employee to retaliate against you for doing so. You can file a complaint with the law enforcement agency that employs the officer. You have a right to be free from discrimination based on your actual or perceived race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or citizenship status. You also have other rights guaranteed by the United States and California Constitutions, as well as California and federal laws. When you file a complaint, the agency that employs the officer must investigate the complaint