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Sergeant study questions and answersWhich of the following is duty and responsibility of supervisory officers?
A. they are responsible for the proper execution of orders by their subordinates
B. they shall establish and maintain a demonstrated performance record system for
each officer assigned to their unit
C. they shall observe the probationary period officers assigned to their command and
shall submit probationary reports each month
D. all the above - Answer -A
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties and responsibilities of a Sergeant?
A. review all reports of crimes committed in their districts
B. at completion of their tour of duty, they shall see that all personnel under their
supervision are present and accounted for
C. they shall see that prompt returns are made on all summonses, subpoenas, writ, and
other official papers
D. keep time book, assign days off, award overtime, record vacations, sick leaves,
military leaves, and sick day days for their respective detail
E. all the above are duties of a Sergeant - Answer -D
Under which of the following conditions may a peace officer arrest a person?
A. any crime has been committed by such person in his/her presence
B. he/she has a warrant commanding that such a person be arrested
C. he/she has probable cause to believe that an offense was committed by the person
to be arrested
D. all the above - Answer -D
,When may a police officer search a person, his home or his car?
A. whenever an officer deems it necessary
B. if the officer has stopped a civilian
C. with a person's permission
D. none of the above - Answer -C
Which of the following is TRUE regarding female suspects and prisoners?
A. when transported, the dispatcher will be notified of the vehicle number, starting
mileage, and destination, and ending mileage
B. shall not be touched by male officers at any time
C. shall not be interviewed alone by male officer at Headquarters or district stations
D. shall not be transported in the scout car with male prisoners
E. all of the above - Answer -A
Who may change arrest charge?
A. the Lieutenant
B. the Sergeant
C. any supervisor officer
D. only the arresting officer or detectives assigned to the case - Answer -D
Who is responsible for issuing an AT LARGE arrest warrant?
A. Sheriff Department
B. Department of Corrections
C. District Attorneys Office
D. County Court - Answer -C
Which amendment to the Bill of Rights of the Constitution contains search and seizure?
A. I
,B. II
C. III
D. IV - Answer -D
When should you leave a copy of the search warrant affidavit with the person on the
premises?
A. if they ask for a copy
B. every time a warrant is issued
C. when instructed to do so by the issuing judge
D. never - Answer -D
If you have a warrant of arrest or grounds to make an arrest without a warrant, which of
the following is NOT true?
A. you may search the person at the time of the arrest
B. you may seize articles which they attempt to conceal
C. you must not rummage about on the premises. looking for whatever may be turned
up, regardless of its connection with the offense for which the arrest is made
D. you may not seize other suspicious articles uncovered in your search, even if they do
not relate to the offense for which the suspect is being arrested
E. all the above are true - Answer -D
When is a Writ of Habeas Corpus issued?
A. during every arrest
B. during every search of person or property
C. to obtain the presence in court of a person
D. after the person has been arrested - Answer -C
Which of the following federal properties does the Denver Police Department have legal
authority to investigate or prosecute crimes in/on?
, A. United States Mint
B. New Customs House
C. Fort Logan National Cemetery
D. the department has no legal authority on any of the above listed properties - Answer
-D
Which of the following types of court-issued protection orders is/are NOT enforeable by
Denver police officers?
A. Civil
B. Criminal
C. Emergency Order
D. all of the above are enforceable - Answer -D
If a stolen vehicle has been located, what time limit does the owner have to arrive at the
scene before an officer can impound the vehicle?
A. 15 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 25 minutes
D. 30 minutes - Answer -D
If a theft of meals or gasoline occurs, which dollar amount constitutes it being a felony?
A. $100.00
B. $500.00
C. $1000.00
D. none of the above - Answer -D
What is the condition of being unconscious, semiconscious, incoherent, or otherwise
incapacitated to communicate known as?
A. impaired condition
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