Louisiana new Post test 2025 latest updated version with expert solitions + rationales

What is not one the four instances that an officer may use force?

protect innocent children

Legal warrantless automobile search allows closed containers found in the trunk to be searched

US v Ross

A search warrant is good for:

10 days

What should the Officer do when approaching an active shooter?

stop the threat/killing

The minimum level of proof necessary to conduct a vehicle stop:

reasonable suspicion

Weapon muzzle discipline refers to the.

the laser rule

Westley was in his cell sweating profusely, the deputies observed him putting something in his mouth before the deputies walked in. What could have Westley have then?

a stimulant

What should Officer Brown not avoid?

safety

COCAINE IS A:

STIMULANT

Severity of the crime, immediacy of treat, actively resisting an officer, & resisting by slight are:

Graham Factors

The level of certainty to make arrest is:

PC

What is NOT a driving factor?

BAC level

The police may search an automobile and the containers within it where they have PC to believe contraband or evidence is contained:

California v Acevedo

The power of law enforcement must _________ for which it was designed.

serve the purpose

Officer Gattinburg found a burnt pipe in Sam's pocket, what can Officer Gattinburg charge Sam with?

drug paraphernalia

Deputy Diouf was interviewing a witness. After the witness would finish a statement, Deputy Diouf would respond with "10-4". What is Deputy Diouf displaying?

police jargon/slang

cruel and unusual punishment:

8th amendment

The four reasons why people steal cars are:

joyriding, transportation, professional, and other crimes

What are the three aspects of an officer's presence that can influence a particular situation?

uniforms, weapons, vehicles

Officer Thistlewhite received information about drug trafficking in a high-crime area in Lafayette. The house the drugs are in 1345 Luther dr. Officer Thislewhite requested a search warrant. Officer Thistlewhite had the statement of PC, signature of magistrate, and supporting oath/ affirmation. What other element needs to be on the warrant?

description of the place to be searched & things to be seized

Key factors that affects perception:

perceiver, situation, environment

Deputy Oumar and Deputy Cord were having a conversation. As Deputy Oumar was talking, Deputy Cord was observed making head movements and keeping eye contact with Deputy Oumar. What behavior did Deputy Cord apply?

active listening

Officer King placed a juvenile into custody. How long does Officer King have to write a report?

24 hours

The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is:

mental preparation

A frisk is:

less intrusive

Kate is a 39 mom w no criminal background. Kate was been speeding in a school zone. Officer Landry initiated the stop. Kate pulled over and complied with Officer Frank. What kinda stop?

unknown risk stop

How should a revolver be cleared?

obtain a 'master grip' on the firearm, activate the cylinder, release the button, open the cylinder, rotate the muzzle straight up, and use the ejector rod for visual and physical inspection.

The three components of the force options selection process are:

threat assessment, totality of circumstances & force options

The 'T' in A.D.A.P.T stands for:

take notes

A husband and wife recently divorced. The divorce affected the husband at work. What signs is the husband SHOWING?

attitude

While driving you should maintain a visual lead or about __________

20 to 30 seconds

A writ that orders a public agency or governmental body to perform an act requires by the law when it has neglected or refused to do so:

mandamus

Janet was sitting in front of the bank. Janet seemed as if she was confused and lost. The bank called for emergency assistance. Officer Yang responded to the call. When Officer Yang arrived, he kneeled down to speak with Janet. After receiving information from Janet he was able to assist her with finding her husband. What did Ofc Yang display?

seek their level

25 year old Vex touches 17 year old Lou genitals. What crime was committed?

sexual battery

Which of the following is not an exigent circumstance?

a gun found in a bag during TSA

What is used in determining PC to use force under the 4th amendment?

Graham Factors

- An Offender state he's experiencing vomiting, chest pains, and shortness of breath. What medical emergency is occurring?

heart attack

Officer Wayne was dispatched to a domestic call on 153 Alphabet St. While Officer Wayne interviewed the victim, the alleged abuser abruptly ran towards Officer Wayne. Officer Wayne immediately tased him. The abuser proceeded to take legal action and filed a lawsuit against Officer Wayne. In this case, what will happen next?

Officer Wayne decision to use force is justified

What is a document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to take someone accused of a crime into custody?

arrest warrant

To stop an officer from entering into an ambush 'set up', the officer should:

remain alert to surroundings, avoid routine patrol, consider the potential dangers

Susette was stopped for drinking while driving, Susette had glassy eyes, slurred speech, cool and clammy skin, and a suspended license. How many indicators are there that proves Susette has been drinking?

3

What does Stovepipe mean?

failure to clear

What is use of force or violence in self defense?

14:19

The most important aspect of working as a team is:

Communication

What are the two elements of integrity that keep police power ethical?

fair and impartial

Officer LaCombe found 23 small bags of white powdery substance and a large amount of money inside of Perkins car under the car seat. What will Perkins be charged with?

possession with intent to distribute CDS due to quantities of the bags

The intentional touching of the anus or genitalia of the victim by the offender using any instrument or any part of the body of the offender, directly or through clothing, or the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using any instrument or any part of the body of the victim, directly or through clothing:

Sexual Battery

Noah is 11. Noah does not like his grouchy neighbor Barbra Ann. Noah throws rock at Barbra Ann called 9-1-1. What can the Deputy do?

Noah's parents need to be present during the interview with Noah

Anna filed a protective order on her ex. Anna's ex showed up at her house arguing with her. Anna called the cops. The ex stated he was never issued a protective order. What can the officer do?

serve the ex with the protective order

Jody has been making his ex-wife, Tonya, feel guilty about the children. Using the children to replay messages, using visitation to harass her, threatening to take the kids away

Using Children

4 factors that influence vehicle stops

Highly mobile, Better armed, Better informed, modern day offender

- The principal that an officer may search a vehicle or other mobile conveyance without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of criminal activity:(vehicle must be mobile.

Caroll Doctrine

Jody was stopped and later arrested for driving while intoxicated. Jody's last time being arrested for drinking while intoxicated was 20 years ago. What will Jody be charged with?

1st offense

A Deputy makes a decision to use force, his decision to use force is legal, his decision to use force would be defined as _________

Justifiable

Officer Greenberry patrols in a high crime area. On a Sat. evening Officer G observed a black impala, tinited windows, and shiny rims. The impala showed no signs of suspicion and did not violate any traffic violations. Officer G stopped the vehicle. What is not one of the 3 reasons to stop a vehicle?

Drug courrier profile

Methamphetamine (Meth)

Schedule II

An arrest warrant

Is good for: until served.

Jordan was on highway 10 headed to Baton Rouge to a house party. Jordan had 6 beers, 3 lemon drops shots, and 2 blunts. Jordan was drifting in/out of travel lanes, driving w no lights, expired tags, and signaling inconsistently. How many behaviors possibly indicate impairment?

3

A person can be charged for DWI if their under the influence of:

of alcohol, any CDS, combination of both or if their BAC level is above 0.08g%.

Officer Jake and Officer Fanny responded to an active burglary in progress. As Officer Jake and Fanny approached the house, suspect George began shooting. Officer Fanny yelled out "he shot me". Officer Fanny began bleeding out. What should Officer Jake do?

stop the killing/threat

3 commonly used positions for unknown risk traffic stop

Offset position, Angle position, In-line position.

An officer was dispatched to a call in middle of nowhere at 0330 hours, when the officer exited the vehicle, shots began firing in the officer's direction. What should the officer do?

Cover/Concealment

4th amendment

Unseized free person.

Another way one can be in custody.

movements are being limited/restricted by law enforcement officer

Search warrant

Written order, based on PC and issued by a judge, magistrate, commanding that police officers or criminal investigators search a specific person, place, or property to obtain evidence and bring it before the court.

2nd officer on scene

Renders medical aid.

1st officer on scene

Secures the scene.

Routines

Is not an evaluation method of officer alertness.

Communication

The most important aspect of working as a team.

To arrest someone for D.W.I., the offense must take place on a public road.

False

Reasonable suspicion

Is needed for a Stop and Frisk.

Mittimus

A court orders or warrant that directs a jailer to keep a person in custody until they are released by another order.

A means of improving your observation and perception skills is?

Removing obstacles, Practice/Training, Memory Games.

A police officer attempt to terminate a dangerous high speed chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the 4th amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injury or death

Scott v. Harris

Instances to use force

Self Defense, Protect Others, Affect an Arrest, Prevent Flight/Escape.

Graham Factors

Used in determining probable cause to use force under the 4th amendment.

Key issues established as a result of the Graham decision

Equates to seizure of free person, Must be from a perspective of a reasonable officer on scene, Must use 20/20 hindsight, Must consider totality.

Graham factors

Severity of the crime, Immediacy of threat, Actively resisting arrest, Resisting by flight.

what is a Frisk limited to in vehicle

Limited to passenger compartment, including closed containers, but NOT locked containers.

Cocaine

Schedule II.

Five core elements of verbal communication

Accurate, Avoid jargon/slang, Beware of word meanings, Professionalism, Understanding.

Five fundamentals of listening

Encouraging reassuring, Paraphrasing, Emotional labeling, Mirroring, Summarizing.

Possession with intent to distribute

The possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the following elements can be established as evidence of intent to distribute: quality of controlled dangerous substances, packaging, paraphernalia relating to distribution, money and/or verbal statement.

Necessary components of a search warrant

The time and date it was issued, The specific property (room, building, vehicle, etc) that officers can search, The time period during which the property can be searched, What property can be seized if found, Confirmation that the officers have probable cause to search the property.

Perceiver

Become aware or conscious of something; come to realization or understand.

Sole purpose of a frisk

Officer safety, the safety of others, means only justified in checking for weapons.

Required elements for a search warrant

Statement of PC, Supporting oath/affirmation, Description of the place to be searched and things to be seized, Signature of magistrate.

Exigent Circumstances warrantless searches

An emergency that makes obtaining a warrant impractical, useless, dangerous, or unnecessary, danger of the officer, destruction of evidence, searches in hot pursuit, danger to a 3rd person.

6 basic behaviors of active listening

Facial gestures/head movements, Eye contact, Body stance positioning, Avoid interrupting, Avoid distractions, Clarifying questions.

3 terms a police officer should avoid

Routine, typical, average.

10 deadly errors

Attitude, Tombstone, not enough rest, taking a bad position, missing danger signs, failure to watch the suspect hands, relaxing too soon, improper use of handcuffs, no search or poor search, dirty or inoperable weapon.

Driving Behaviors Possibly Indicating Impairment

Drifting in and out of travel lane, Turning with wide radius, Driving excessively slow- more than 10mph below posted speed limit for no reason, Driving with no lights when required, Driving on rims (flat tire/tires), Driving left of center, Stopping for no reason, Disregarding traffic control devices, Driving on shoulder of roadway, Driving wrong way on one way road, Failure to signal or signaling inconsistencies, Slowed response to traffic signals, Following too closely, Unsafe or improper lane change.

The man was sweating profusely What did he take and it was like Hallucinogens, stimulants, antidepressants, etc?

Stimulants.

If a weapon is felt during a frisk

The officer may retrieve and arrest if appropriate.

After Phase 3 of a sobriety test, an officer may make determination to arrest:

TRUE

How to fix a stovepipe?

Tap rack

14:18

justification to use force

Which of following is true?

the drug is the instrument of the crime, the money is the fruit of the crime

- Officer Ruby observed Karen looking in the ditch for her keys. Officer Ruby assisted with finding Karen's keys. Officer Ruby displayed:

Offering helpful solutions

A squid load is a round which fails to fire due to insufficient powder/primer

True