SRO Law Enforcement Procedures 2

Question 1

An SRO observes a student who appears to be concealing a weapon in their waistband. What is the appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a Terry stop and pat-down based on reasonable suspicion

Answer

A Terry stop and pat-down is legally justified when an officer has reasonable suspicion that a person is armed and dangerous.

Question 2

Which Miranda right must be read to a student before a custodial interrogation at the school?

Accepted Answer

The right to remain silent

Answer

Miranda warnings, including the right to remain silent, must be given before any custodial interrogation regardless of the setting.

Question 3

A student is stopped and questioned by an SRO in a hallway without being detained. Is a Miranda warning required?

Accepted Answer

No, because the student is free to leave and not in custody

Answer

Miranda warnings are only required when a suspect is in custody, and a brief non-custodial hallway stop does not meet that threshold.

Question 4

When executing a school search based on reasonable suspicion rather than probable cause, what legal standard applies to SROs acting in their law enforcement capacity?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause is required because the SRO is a sworn officer

Answer

SROs acting in a law enforcement capacity are held to the Fourth Amendment's probable cause standard, unlike school administrators who may use the T.L.O. reasonable suspicion standard.

Question 5

During an arrest of a student on school grounds, the SRO should prioritize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring officer safety, student safety, and minimizing trauma to bystanders

Answer

Officer and student safety combined with trauma-informed practice to protect bystanders are the top priorities during a school arrest.

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

SRO Law Enforcement Procedures 2