Idaho
POST
Exam
2020(updated
to
pass)question
and
answer
What
are
the
6
pillars
of
character?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Trustworthiness,
respect,
responsibility,
justice
&
fairness,
caring,
civic
virtues
&
citizenship.
What
are
principles?
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ANSWER-Universally
held
values
that
never
change.
What
are
values?
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ANSWER-Beliefs
that
a
person
holds
true.
What
are
morals?
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ANSWER-A
code
of
values
which
guides
our
choices
and
actions,
and
determines
the
purpose
and
course
of
our
lives.
What
are
the
4
components
of
intemperance?
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ANSWER-Anger,
lust,
greed,
and
peer
pressure.
What
are
the
7
burdens
of
proof?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-No
evidence,
scintilla,
reasonable
suspicion,
probable
cause,
preponderance,
clear
&
convincing,
beyond
a
reasonable
doubt.
Describe
scintilla.
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ANSWER-A
trace;
even
the
smallest
amount.
Describe
reasonable
suspicion.
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ANSWER-Based
on
articulable
facts
or
reason;
more
than
a
mere
hunch,
speculation,
or
guess.
Describe
probable
cause.
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ANSWER-The
possession
of
information
that
would
lead
one
to
believe
that
a
person
they
have
placed
under
arrest
is
guilty
of
a
crime.
What
8
factors
may
indicate
someone
is
armed
and
dangerous?
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ANSWER-Bulges
in
clothing
that
resemble
a
weapon;
the
encounter
happens
late
at
night;
the
encounter
happens
in
a
high
crime
area;
the
individual
makes
threatening
movements;
the
individual
appears
nervous
or
agitated;
the
individual
appears
to
be
under
the
influence
of
drugs
or
alcohol;
the
individual
is uncooperative
or
attempts
to
flee;
the
individual
has
a
reputation
of
being
dangerous.
In
what
2
ways
can
an
officer
restrain
one's
liberty
that
would
result
in
a
seizure?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-By
a
show
of
authority
that
results
in
actual
submission,
or
by
application
of
physical
force.
Under
what
circumstances
during
an
investigatory
detention
may
an
officer
conduct
a
limited
frisk?
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ANSWER-When
the
officer
has
reasonable,
articulable
suspicion
that
the
suspect
has
been/is/is
about
to
be
engaged
in
criminal
activity;
when
the
officer
reasonably
believes
the
suspect
is
armed
and
dangerous;
or
when
the
officer
has
immediate
concern
for
the
safety
of
himself
or
others.
Describe
the
responsibilities
of
the
district
court.
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CORRECT
ANSWER-There
are
7
districts
in
Idaho,
and
45
district
judges;
they
hear
felony
cases
after
the
preliminary
hearing;
they
handle
appeals
from
the
magistrate
courts;
they
occasionally
approve
search
warrants;
they
hear
civil
disputes
above
$10,000.
Describe
the
responsibilities
of
the
court
of
appeals.
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ANSWER-The
court
of
appeals
consists
of
1
chief
judge
and
3
associate
judges;
decisions
are
based
on
a
3-judge
panel;
it
hears
appeals
from
district
courts
that
are
assigned
to
them
by
the
supreme
court.
What
4
factors
are
required
in
order
for
the
4th
amendment
to
apply?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-There
is
a
reasonable
expectation
of
privacy;
there
was
a
search;
there
was
a
seizure;
the
listed
acts
are
done
by
a
government
authority.
What
are
the
4
types
of
courts
in
Idaho?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Magistrate,
district,
court
of
appeals,
and
supreme
court.
What
is
the
punishment
for
a
felony?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Imprisonment
in
the
state
prison,
not
exceeding
5
years,
and/or
fine
not
exceeding
$50,000.
What
is
the
punishment
for
a
misdemeanor?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Imprisonment
in
county
jail,
not
exceeding
6
months,
and/or
fine
not
exceeding
$1,000.
The
court
may
also
impose
a
fee
up
to
$1,000. What
are
the
3
key
elements
of
conspiracy?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-2
or
more
people
are
involved;
all
persons
involved
agree
to
commit
the
crime;
an
overt
act
is
completed
by
one
person.
What
is
the
punishment
for
conspiracy?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-The
same
as
the
crime
that
is
being
conspired.
What
is
the
punishment
for
solicitation?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-The
same
as
attempt
(generally,
half
the
sentence
for
the
completed
crime).
What
are
the
3
types
of
officer-citizen
encounters,
and
their
burdens
of
proof?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Voluntary/consensual
(none,
4th
amendment
does
not
apply);
temporary
detention
(reasonable
suspicion);
arrest
(probable
cause).
What
are
the
3
most
common
burdens
of
proof?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Probable
cause,
reasonable
suspicion,
and
preponderance.
What
are
the
5
elements
of
a
crime?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Identity,
date,
location,
act
(commission
or
omission),
and
intent.
What
are
the
3
inchoate
crimes?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Attempt,
conspiracy,
and
solicitation.
What
are
some
examples
of
natural
water
hazards?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Slippery
rocks,
irregular
bottoms,
trees/vegetation,
floating
debris,
currents,
cold
water.
How
close
to
shore
to
most
injuries
happen?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Within
10
feet.
What
are
the
4
steps
of
water
rescue?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Preach,
reach,
throw,
go
and
tow.
What
3
questions
must
be
asked
in
all
water
rescues?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Is
this
a
rescue
or
a
recovery?
What
is
the
overall
risk?
What
are
my
realistic
abilities? What
are
the
priorities
of
life
when
performing
a
water
rescue?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Officers,
innocents,
victims,
property.
What
are
some
examples
of
manmade
water
hazards?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Dams,
canals,
submerged
objects,
bridges
and
roadways.
Describe
the
Bloods
gang.
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Primarily
black
membership;
color
is
red;
rivals
with
Crips
and
other
Bloods
gangs.
What
is
the
primary
source
of
income
for
gangs?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Narcotics.
What
are
some
examples
of
non-criminal
calls
for
service?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-VIN
inspections,
civil
standbys,
found
property.
What
is
the
purpose
of
a
report?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-To
record
conditions
upon
arrival;
to
protect
integrity
of
evidence;
to
make
proper
notifications
to
investigative
personnel
and
collect
helpful
information;
to
record
eyewitness
statements.
Describe
the
Nortenos
gang.
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Allegiance
to
Northern
California
and
Nuestra
Familia;
color
is
red;
number
is
14;
symbol
is
Huelga
bird.
What
is
the
leadership
structure
in
an
outlaw
motorcycle
gang
(OMG)?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Officer,
member,
prospect.
What
are
the
3
Rs
of
gang
ideology?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Respect,
retaliation,
and
representation.
Describe
the
Crips
gang.
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Primarily
black
membership;
color
is
blue;
rivals
with
Bloods
and
other
Crip
gangs.
What
are
the
2
types
of
security
threat
groups?
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CORRECT
ANSWER-Criminal
gangs
(cars)
and
extremist
groups.