Oklahoma Police Academy Practice Test

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• What does threshold braking best describe?
• What occurs when spinning the wheels concerning friction?
• When should a vehicle be labeled as unsafe by an officer completing a collision report?
• The use of excessive force can lead to what consequences for an officer?
• What type of evidence should be prioritized during crime scene processing?
• What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Elkins case regarding the silver platter doctrine?
• What standard must the state meet to prove guilt in a criminal case?
• How long should a tourniquet not be left on an injured extremity?
• What should you analyze when determining the effectiveness of a RADAR system?
• What protocol is required by statute on domestic abuse cases involving intimate partners?
• How long do law enforcement agencies have to report collisions resulting in injury to the Department of Public Safety?
• What type of injuries are considered preventable according to safety standards?
• Is it lawful to drive a vehicle at a speed that does not allow for a stop within the assured clear distance ahead?
• What occurs when officers rationalize and justify not fulfilling their responsibilities?
• What is one requirement for a person to be considered an Indian for criminal jurisdiction in Indian country?
• What is the purpose of probable cause in law enforcement?
• What term describes perpetrators pretending to be financial institutions to steal personal information?
• What is the significance of documenting actions taken at a crime scene?
• The proper method of unloading a firearm is to first do what?
• An emergency detention can last up to how many hours?
• What action can be taken if the spouse is uncooperative in a domestic abuse situation?
• In Oklahoma, an assessment protocol is required by statute on what type of cases?
• When a driver is suspected of DUI, what is a necessary procedure for the officer?
• What is the crime that involves taking personal property of another without consent?
• What should first responders prioritize when checking for an airway obstruction?
• What does the Fourth amendment particularly protect?
• If you accidentally sneeze while collecting evidence at a crime scene, what should you do?
• What is the recommended support option for a victim of sexual assault during an interview?
• What is described as a law enforcement officer's fundamental duty?
• What aspect of law enforcement does "stress management" focus on?
• Why is the handcuffing procedure considered a critical moment in an arrest?
• Who is incapable of committing crimes according to Oklahoma law?
• What is the maximum age requirement for an applicant wishing to enter the police academy?
• Personal space is crucial for what reason during an interaction?
• What factors does probable cause rely on?
• Under Oklahoma domestic abuse laws, how can you proceed when witnessing injuries?
• The purpose of a Terry frisk or pat down is primarily for what reason?
• Is it true that a driver of an authorized emergency vehicle must be responding to an emergency or pursuing a suspect to operate in emergency mode?
• Under what condition can an officer make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor in Oklahoma?
• What are the three methods of exploitation identified in human trafficking?
• According to title 47, an authorized emergency vehicle must have an audible signal and a what?
• The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs gets its statutory authority for Oklahoma drug laws from which state statute title?
• Which of the following best describes the term "community policing"?
• When is the ideal time to test the accuracy of radar equipment?
• What is the primary function of the verbal skills in the custody and control system?
• Which element is NOT a part of the three main components contributing to law enforcement driving collisions?
• An area around an individual where others are expected not to intrude is known as what?
• Which of the following are key defusing techniques in conflict resolution?
• When is it acceptable to chew tobacco, gum, or eat at a crime scene?
• What should officers secure inside the vehicle to avoid secondary impacts in case of a collision?
• Which scenario is not an exception to the 4th Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches?
• Which factors determine how often a handgun should be cleaned?
• What is the exception that allows an officer to make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor?
• Which agency ensures compliance with the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act?
• In terms of control techniques, what is essential for effective custody procedures?
• What is the purpose of the chain of custody?
• What can be done if a child requires emergent medical treatment but a parent cannot be located?
• Licensees are required to notify DPS of a change of address within __________.
• What must an affidavit for a search warrant accurately describe?
• Where should a tourniquet be applied on an injured extremity for maximum effectiveness?
• Which law is often referenced in relation to police use of force?
• Which of the following can indicate a child may be in need of protective custody?
• Active listening involves maintaining communication through which three methods?
• When multiple vehicles are in range, which vehicle's speed will radar most likely identify?
• What should be included in a law enforcement response to a domestic abuse call?
• According to Oklahoma law, who can be deemed incapable of knowing a crime is wrong?
• What is the term used for a shooter’s trigger finger?
• When should an officer check the tightness of handcuffs?
• What is a primary goal of evidence-based prosecution?
• Which constitutional amendment addresses the reasonableness of searches and seizures?
• Which agency provides statutory authority related to the control of narcotics in Oklahoma?
• What is the primary function of a police report?
• What is the primary goal when applying immediate treatment for severe bleeding?
• What is the primary focus of traffic laws for law enforcement?
• Defending against aggression allows for what benefit to the officer?
• What is the area directly between two vehicles during an unknown traffic stop referred to as?
• When probable cause exists, what is allowed regarding a vehicle being searched?
• To "leave yourself an out" during a pursuit involves what action?
• What must officers do when providing Miranda rights?
• What is an essential skill for successful conflict resolution in law enforcement?
• What is a primary responsibility of law enforcement officers regarding public safety?
• For crimes committed on Indian country with non-Indian offenders and victims, which entity has exclusive jurisdiction?
• What is one of the key components of effective domestic violence response training for police officers?
• Who sets the qualifications and standards for individuals administering chemical tests for alcohol influence?
• What should a police officer say to a victim of domestic abuse?
• Which term describes an approach taken to establish a defendant's guilt without eyewitness accounts?
• What does Oklahoma law define as racial profiling?
• How is ethical drift defined?
• During what hours is a daytime search warrant permissible for service?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in the handgun retention system?
• What are the most frequently cited Oklahoma statutes by law enforcement officers?
• What does the acronym RADAR stand for?
• Under what conditions should a RADAR unit be removed from service?
• In the context of police procedures, what does "reasonable suspicion" imply?
• What is one of the objectives of the Oklahoma Police Academy training program?
• Excited delirium often affects individuals who are:
• During which part of the arrest process is the suspect most likely to resist or attack the officer?
• What is the primary guideline for law enforcement officers concerning the use of force?
• What should a law enforcement officer consider when evaluating a collision scene?
• What key aspect does community policing emphasize for individual safety?
• The removable supply component for your weapon is called what?
• What action must officers take during the initial contact with civilians in a traffic stop?
• When gathering evidence of stalking, what is a key consideration?
• What is a critical consideration when discussing ethics in a diverse society?
• What causes a tension pneumothorax, resulting in lung collapse?
• What type of misconduct involves engaging in illegal acts while on duty?
• Which of the following is typically a disqualifying factor for police academy applicants?
• What is a significant risk if a tourniquet is applied for too long?
• What is the most appropriate initial treatment for stopping severe extremity hemorrhage?
• What is referred to as positional asphyxia?
• What is the definition of probable cause?
• During what circumstances can a police officer's authority to use force become justified?
• The first evidence to be collected at a crime scene should be evidence that could be what?
• What long-term effect does proper documentation of a police report have?
• How often is in-service training typically required for police officers?
• What term refers to the geometrical high point on the inside of a turn?
• In traffic stops, what is the role of body cameras for police officers?
• If an officer chooses to keep a loaded firearm at home, what must they understand?
• The angle cosign effect is always in favor of a target in what mode?
• What are latent prints?
• What happens to a RADAR beam once transmitted?
• According to law enforcement best practices, what should be the first step in evidence collection?
• Under what circumstance must a registered sex offender have the words "SEX OFFENDER" on their Oklahoma driver's license?
• What are the three steps in the handgun retention/disarm system?
• What crime is described as the wrongful taking of personal property by force or fear?
• When Ted and Sally commit a robbery and a person is killed, what are they both charged with?
• If a traffic-related death is determined to be a suicide, how is it treated in the report?
• When should you put your finger on the trigger of a firearm?
• When operating a vehicle at high speeds, what happens to peripheral vision?
• What is necessary for the chain of custody to remain valid?
• What is the number one priority during firearms training?
• Who can access a police report according to the Open Records Act?
• What size of shot is most commonly used by law enforcement in Oklahoma?
• If an adult is lawfully in custody for a felony, what is their legal status?
• The Oklahoma custody and control system is defined as what type of skills?
• What are the three main components of psychological factors contributing to law enforcement driving collisions?
• What is the primary goal of community policing?
• What is a common reaction of officers during stressful incidents?
• What is an essential requirement for search warrants as per Oklahoma law?
• In precise site alignment, which three elements must be properly related?
• When might an officer conduct a Terry frisk?
• Proceeding to trial without relying on a victim's testimony is commonly known as what?
• Terry vs Ohio involves which of the following concepts?
• Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures conducted outside the judicial system?
• What percentage of a police officer's time is spent maintaining order or providing unrelated services?
• A shotgun is designed to be which type of weapon?
• Which practice enhances an officer's ability to defuse tense situations effectively?
• A person driving a vehicle carelessly could be charged with what violation?
• What is true about non-residents of Oklahoma regarding driver's licenses?
• Which shooting position offers a lower profile, more concealment, and a stronger shooting stance?
• When transferring a semi-automatic pistol, what is the first step you should take?
• What is the minimum distance to position your patrol car behind a violator's vehicle during a traffic stop in an unknown situation?
• In the Supreme Court case of Matt vs. Ohio, what rule was applied to state courts?
• What term describes the use of force exceeding that which is legally permissible?
• Which patrol technique provides a better view of door locks during patrol?
• What is the most effective method to check for an adequate airway in a patient?
• What type of statute mandates assessments in domestic violence cases in Oklahoma?
• What does proper vehicle positioning aim to achieve during a traffic stop?
• What is the first step in clearing a semi-automatic phase 1 malfunction?
• All firearms should be treated as if they are what?
• What scenario describes an officer's authority in searching a vehicle?
• What is the simplest and most effective protection against possible injury during a motor vehicle collision?
• What is the first step in managing cultural diversity according to standard protocols?
• What legal doctrine holds an employing agency liable for the actions of its peace officers?
• In which circumstances must a tourniquet be applied close to the body?
• Which are the two main types of municipal courts in Oklahoma?
• What does the golden rule of pursuits state?
• What is the crime defined as taking personal property of another without consent and with the intent to deprive the owner?
• What term describes a society's or group's code of conduct regarding behavior?
• What factor is contributing to the labeling of a vehicle as unsafe?
• What must officers check for during a search incident to arrest?
• What is defined as a code of values guiding choices and actions?
• What is the key concept in custody and control?
• The case of State of Oklahoma vs Woods gives LEOs the right to withdraw and hold blood from which type of individual?
• When should physical force be escalated during an arrest?
• What must be advised to a suspect in custody under the Miranda decision?
• True or False: Maintaining professional boundaries helps avoid ethical drift.
• What elements constitute the crime of larceny?
• For an officer to take a child into protective custody, what must they have?
• What is the leading cause of most law enforcement vehicle crashes?