CADET Sheriff Written Exam 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to a standard use-of-force continuum, which level of force is appropriate when a suspect is verbally non-compliant but not physically aggressive?
- Verbal commands and officer presence (Correct answer)
- Immediate application of a taser
- Deployment of lethal force
- Physical takedown without warning
Correct answer: Verbal commands and officer presence
Verbal non-compliance is addressed at the lowest levels of the use-of-force continuum — officer presence and verbal commands.
Question 2: During a vehicle stop, where should a deputy position their patrol vehicle?
- Offset to the left and slightly behind the stopped vehicle (Correct answer)
- Directly behind the stopped vehicle bumper-to-bumper
- Directly in front of the stopped vehicle
- Alongside the stopped vehicle on the driver's side
Correct answer: Offset to the left and slightly behind the stopped vehicle
Positioning the patrol vehicle offset to the left and behind provides a safety buffer and creates a protected working area between vehicles.
Question 3: Which field sobriety test measures a suspect's ability to walk nine steps heel-to-toe, turn, and return?
- Walk-and-Turn (WAT) (Correct answer)
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
- One-Leg Stand (OLS)
- Finger-to-Nose Test
Correct answer: Walk-and-Turn (WAT)
The Walk-and-Turn (WAT) test is a divided attention test where the subject walks nine heel-to-toe steps, pivots, and returns.
Question 4: In most jurisdictions, a deputy initiating a high-speed vehicle pursuit is primarily responsible for:
- Continuously reassessing whether the pursuit is justified given the risk (Correct answer)
- Maintaining pursuit at all costs until the suspect stops
- Passing pursuit authority to any supervisor present
- Calling a judge for authorization before continuing
Correct answer: Continuously reassessing whether the pursuit is justified given the risk
Deputies must continuously evaluate whether the risk of pursuit outweighs the need to apprehend, and terminate if the danger to the public becomes unreasonable.
Question 5: When responding to a domestic violence call, what should a deputy do first upon arrival?
- Stage nearby, assess the scene for safety before approaching (Correct answer)
- Immediately knock loudly and announce presence at the front door
- Request the alleged victim call the station to confirm the report
- Proceed directly inside to separate the parties immediately
Correct answer: Stage nearby, assess the scene for safety before approaching
Deputies should stage and assess the scene for danger before approaching to avoid walking into an active violent situation.
Question 6: During an active shooter incident, what is the primary tactical priority for the first responding deputies?
- Locate and stop the shooter as quickly as possible (Correct answer)
- Establish a perimeter and wait for SWAT to arrive
- Evacuate all bystanders before taking any other action
- Set up a command post and notify supervisors before entry
Correct answer: Locate and stop the shooter as quickly as possible
Modern active shooter response requires immediate action to locate, confront, and stop the shooter to prevent further casualties.
Question 7: Which element is most critical to include in a well-written incident report?
- Factual observations stated in objective, specific language (Correct answer)
- The deputy's personal opinion about the suspect's character
- Conclusions about guilt or innocence of the parties involved
- Predictions about what the suspect might do in the future
Correct answer: Factual observations stated in objective, specific language
Incident reports must contain factual, objective observations — opinions, conclusions, and predictions are inappropriate and can undermine prosecutions.
CADET Sheriff Written Exam 3
According to a standard use-of-force continuum, which level of force is appropriate when a suspect is verbally non-compliant but not physically aggressive?