Trivia Flashcards
7 cards from real Police Officer practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is a 'BOLO' in law enforcement terminology?
Answer: Be On the LookOut alert for a person or vehicle
BOLO stands for 'Be On the LookOut' and is an alert broadcast to officers describing a wanted person, vehicle, or item.
Under what legal standard can an officer conduct a 'Terry stop' or investigative detention?
Answer: Reasonable articulable suspicion
Terry v. Ohio (1968) established that officers need only reasonable articulable suspicion — less than probable cause — to briefly stop and question a person.
Which of the following best describes 'community policing'?
Answer: Building partnerships between police and community members to solve problems
Community policing is a strategy that promotes organizational strategies and partnerships between police and community to proactively address crime causes.
What is a 'field sobriety test' designed to assess?
Answer: Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs
Standardized field sobriety tests assess physical and cognitive impairment to give officers probable cause to request a chemical BAC test.
What is the purpose of a 'knock and announce' requirement before police execute a search warrant?
Answer: To give occupants notice of police presence before forced entry
The knock and announce rule requires officers to identify themselves and their purpose before breaking down a door, protecting occupant safety and privacy.
Which of these is an example of a non-lethal (less-lethal) force option?
Answer: Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray
OC spray (pepper spray) is a less-lethal chemical agent that causes temporary pain, tearing, and impaired vision to control a subject.
What is a 'consent search' in law enforcement?
Answer: A search conducted after a person voluntarily agrees to allow it without a warrant
A consent search occurs when a person voluntarily agrees to let officers search without a warrant, and the consent must be freely and voluntarily given.