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CLEST Basic Auxiliary Course revision test
questions
1. Who was involved? Why the accident occurred, when the accident
occurred,
where
the
accident
occurred,
what
happened?:
The objectives of a
traflc accident investiga-
tion are to determine:
2.
Bike
lane:
bikeway that is contiguous with a parallel roadway and has been designated for
preferential
exclusive use by pedal cycles
3.
County
Road:
a traflcway with a county traflcway system that is not on an interstate highway,
other US route numbered highway, or other state route numbered highway
4.
Curb
return:
the
curved
section
of
curb
used
at
intersections
in
joining
straight
sections
of
curb
5.
Interchange:
a
system
of
interconnecting
roadways
in
conjunction
with
one
or
more
grade
separations,
providing
for
the
movement
of
traflc
between
two
or
more
roadways
on
ditterent
levels
of
two
traflcways
or
of
a
traflcway and a railway
6. Once a law enforcement officer arrives at the scene, there are
certain re-
sponsibilities that are immediate. These include::
Gather evidence at the scene,
protect the
persons and property from further injury, damage or loss, care for the injured. Prevent
the accident situation from
escalating.
7. When
proceeding to the scene, proceed quickly, but . Do not
depend on emergency equipment, such as siren and flashing light, to
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CLEST Basic Auxiliary Course revision test

questions

  1. Who was involved? Why the accident occurred, when the accident occurred, where the accident occurred, what happened?: The objectives of a traflc accident investiga-tion are to determine:
  2. Bike lane: bikeway that is contiguous with a parallel roadway and has been designated for preferential exclusive use by pedal cycles
  3. County Road: a traflcway with a county traflcway system that is not on an interstate highway, other US route numbered highway, or other state route numbered highway
  4. Curb return: the curved section of curb used at intersections in joining straight sections of curb
  5. Interchange: a system of interconnecting roadways in conjunction with one or more grade separations, providing for the movement of traflc between two or more roadways on ditterent levels of two traflcways or of a traflcway and a railway
  6. Once a law enforcement officer arrives at the scene, there are certain re- sponsibilities that are immediate. These include:: Gather evidence at the scene, protect the persons and property from further injury, damage or loss, care for the injured. Prevent the accident situation from escalating.
  7. When proceeding to the scene, proceed quickly, but. Do not depend on emergency equipment, such as siren and flashing light, to

2 / 16 get you to the scene safely. Drive with proper care.: safely

  1. When you see locked skid marks, if the vehicle's speed is substantial when the brakes are locked, the of the vehicle will force the tires to slide across the roadway surface, leaving recognizable skid marks on the pavement.: weight
  2. An Active shooter is defined as one or more subjects that participate in a shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others. Their overriding objective appears to be mass murder, rather than other criminal conduct, such as robbery, hostage taking, etc. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  3. Consider the priority of life in an active shooter situation, they should be in the following order:: Innocent Civilians First Responders Actors/ Suspects Property
  4. In a hostage barricade situation, the 5 C's to remember are:: Contain Control Communicate Call SWAT Create a plan
  5. In an active shooter situation, the shooter often acts out of vengeance for

4 / 16 for:: Scanning Analysis Response Assessment

  1. Foot patrol and bike patrol is an example of what principle of community policing:: Highly visible
  2. What are the 3 types of conflicts that a law enforcement officer may face while community policing:: Racial, emotional, media
  3. Important issues to remember when dealing with the media:: There has always been a certain degree of distrust between the media and law enforcement, there is no such thing as ott the record
  4. Only one component of community policing must be present to have com-munity policing. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  5. When responding to a crime in progress, in order to not announce your presence, you should turn off what as you near the scene?: Emergency lights and or sirens
  6. When preparing to go on duty, it is not necessary to search the interior compartment of your patrol unit for weapons, evidence or contraband left behind by someone else. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  7. The principal is the person who actually commits the crime. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  8. Includes accessories that fail to make a proper effort to prevent the conduct if know.: what is accomplices
  9. The quantum knowledge sufficient to induce an ordinary

5 / 16 prudent and cautious man under similar circumstances to believe criminal activity is at hand is:: Reasonable suspicion

  1. a common offense against property would include:: Arson
  2. a common offense against persons would include: murder
  3. a person shall be eligible for involuntary admission if he or she is in such a mental condition as a result of mental illness, disease, or disorder that he or she poses a clear danger to himself, herself, or others. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  4. Not sleeping for days, talking rapidly, racing thoughts/ideas and engaging in risky behavior such as binge drinking may be behavior associated with:: - Bi-polar personality disorder
  5. The best approach to dealing with a person with mental illness is to be tough and disinterested in their problem. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  6. It is important to remember when approaching a person that is believed to be suffering from dementia to speak loudly and challenge any delusions they may express. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  7. The refusal to obey civil law in an effort to change governmental policy or legislation, characterized using passive resistance or other nonviolent means is the definition of what?: Civil disobedience
  8. A protest is an inalienable right that is a peaceful demonstration of dislike of a certain thing. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  9. A riot exhibits violent behavior against authority, people, or property, but it is an inalienable right for all humans to be able

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  1. 5 stages of intervention: See the problem Is action required Decide to take responsibility Determine how to intervene Take action
  2. The 3 safety rules pertaining to handguns are:: Keep your weapon on safe trigger finger indexed and ott the trigger until you are ready to fire Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.
  3. A self-defense shot is any shot fired in an attempt to terminate a felonious assault upon any person when there is reasonable belief that any person is about to suffer immediate death or great bodily injury as a result of the lawful use of deadly force which can be prevented in no other reasonable manner. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  4. A magazine and a clip are the same thing, and they perform the same function. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  5. There are safe ways to check for a cartridge in the chamber. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  6. The operation cycle of the auto pistol happens in the following order:: Feed Fire Extract Eject
  7. An emancipated juvenile who is arrested is always charged as

8 / 16 an adult. TRUE OR FALSE: False

  1. A law enforcement officer, DHS worker, or other authorized person may remove a child in immediate danger from their home and place them in protective custody. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  2. A 16-year-old charged with their first offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DWI) should be referred to:: District Court
  3. Shelter care means:: The temporary care of a juvenile in a physically unrestricting facility.
  4. According to the Arkansas Juvenile code, a juvenile is anyone under the age of 18, but under certain circumstances, the Juvenile Court can retain jurisdiction until 21 years of age. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  5. If an officer stops someone based on reasonable suspicion, he can detain that person for as long as he wants to? TRUE OR FALSE: False
  6. In Illinois vs Gates the Supreme Court stated that in order for an officer to establish probable cause he must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect has committed or is about to commit a crime. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  7. Under Rule 11.1 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure, before an officer can ask consent to search a residence, he must first advise the own-er/occupant that they have what right?: Refuse consent

10 / 16 justify a lawful arrest

  1. Rule 2.2 Authority to Request Cooperation states that: in making a request pursuant to this rule, no law enforcement officer shall indicate that a person is legally obligated to furnish information or to otherwise cooperate if no such legal obligation exists. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  2. According to Rule 2.3, a law enforcement officer can ask a person to remain at a police station, prosecuting attorney's office or similar place, and does not

11 / 16 have to make clear there is no legal obligation to comply with such a request. TRUE OR FALSE: False

  1. According to Rule 3.1 Stopping and detention of person; Time limit- a law enforcement officer lawfully present in any place may, in the performance of his duties, stop a person he thinks might be committing or has committed a felony or misdemeanor. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  2. According to Rule 3.4 Search for weapons: In no event shall this search be more extensive than is reasonably necessary to ensure the safety of the officer or others. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  3. According to rule 3.5 Stop of Witness to Crime, whenever a law enforcement officer has a gut feeling that any person found at or near the scene of a felony is a witness to the offense, he may stop that person. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  4. According to Rule 10.2 Permissible Objects of Seizure. Unless prohibited by other express provision, the following are subject to seizure:: Evidence of or other information except privileged information concerning the commission of a criminal ottense or other violation of law Contraband, the fruits of crime, or things possessed in violation of the laws of the state Weapons or other things used or likely to be used as means of committing a criminal ottense
  5. A written report provides a permanent documentation of an event. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  6. A written report provides documentation of an event.: permanent

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  1. In order to be a law enforcement officer in the state of Arkansas:: you must pass a background investigation
  2. All law enforcement officers must complete a CLEST approved course on racial profiling annually. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  3. All law enforcement officers must complete a CLEST approved firearms course every 2 years. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  4. What you need for a basic certification: Basic police training course and 1 year probation completed
  5. What you need for a general license classification:: 2 to 5 years' experience plus training and education points
  6. What you need for an intermediate license:: 4 to 8 years' experience plus training and education point and six hours of college (English)
  7. What you need for Advanced certification:: 6 to 16 years' experience plus training and education points
  8. What you need for Senior certification: 6 to 18 years' experience plus training and education points
  9. Agencies can recommend decertification for law enforcement officers for many reasons, some of them include falsifying information, individual ceased to meet minimum standards, violation of the code of ethics, and officer resigned while subject of a pending investigation. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  10. The CLEST portal allows officers to view their training history, email certifi-cations, and print certificates. TRUE OR FALSE: True

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  1. The officer's sole function in court is to tell:: What is known by him from personal knowledge to be truth
  2. An important thing to remember about dealing with a defense attorney is to make dealings with him or her and their client honest and fair. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  3. The two types of procedural examinations are direct and cross. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  4. During direct examination the defensive attorney presents his case. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  5. Wringing your hands while testifying is an acceptable behavior. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  6. Which statue would you apply under the following circumstance: While working traffic at an intersection due to faulty traffic light, you signal for an oncoming motorist to stop, but he refuses and drives past?: 27-49-
  7. Which statute would you apply under the following circumstance: You have stopped a motorist for flashing a blue light which is on the dash of their truck?: 27-36-
  8. Which statute would you apply under the following circumstance: As you approach a stop sign, you see a vehicle ahead of you turn a parking lot and exit the other side to avoid the stop sign.: 27-51-
  9. Which statute would you apply under the following circumstance: You are working radar and clock a car traveling 55 mph in a 30-mph zone?: 27-51-

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  1. A subjective decision is based on a personal feeling. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  2. Any force used beyond what is objectively reasonable is excessive force. TRUE OR FALSE: True
  3. Tennessee vs Garner ruled that the use of deadly physical force is : a seizure.
  4. If an officer begins to think of traffic stops as it could cause the officer to become complacent, exposing him/her to increased danger as a result.: routine
  5. You should wait to run NCIC/ ACIC and local warrant checks for wants and warrants if you anticipate stopping a vehicle until after initiating the traffic stop. TRUE OR FALSE: False
  6. O ne inherent danger in repeatedly conducting traffic stops is the danger of falling into the category of routine, causing an officer to become
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: complacent

  1. There are 3 general classifications of traffic stops. They are: Low risk High risk Transitional