Idaho POST Exam 2020(updated to pass)question and answer
What are the 6 pillars of character? - correct answer Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? - correct answer Universally held values that never change.
What are values? - correct answer Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? - correct 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? - correct answer Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? - correct answer No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. - correct answer A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. - correct answer Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
Describe probable cause. - correct 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? - correct 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? - 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? - correct 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. - 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. - correct 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? - 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? - correct answer Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony? - 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? - 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? - 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? - correct answer The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? - 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? - 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? - correct answer Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime? - correct answer Identity, date, location, act (commission or omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - correct answer Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? - correct answer Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen? - correct answer Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - correct answer Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - 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? - correct answer Officers, innocents, victims, property. What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - correct answer Dams, canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. - correct answer Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips and
other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? - correct answer Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service? - correct answer VIN inspections, civil standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report? - 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. - 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)? - correct answer Officer, member,
prospect.
What are the 3 Rs of gang ideology? - correct answer Respect, retaliation, and representation.
Describe the Crips gang. - correct answer Primarily black membership; color is blue; rivals with Bloods and other Crip gangs.
What are the 2 types of security threat groups? - correct answer Criminal gangs (cars) and extremist groups.
Describe the Surenos gang. - correct answer Allegiance to Southern California and the Mexican Mafia; the largest gang in Idaho; color is blue; number is 13.
