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The Color codes of the different types of chemicals used by law enforcement are: ✔✔HC
(Yellow), CN (Red), CS (Blue), OC (Orange)
Four causes of illegible fin
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OPOTA Practice Test Questions and
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The Color codes of the different types of chemicals used by law enforcement are: ✔✔HC
(Yellow), CN (Red), CS (Blue), OC (Orange)
Four causes of illegible fingerprints include: ✔✔Failure to produce focal point, "Skipping",
failure to clean equipment and fingers, and insufficient ink.
How long does a civil protection order last IN the state of Ohio? ✔✔5 Years
The 2 types of racism are: ✔✔Individual and Institutional
What are the factors needed for the commission of a crime? ✔✔Desire, Victim, and Opportunity
Culpable Mental States include: ✔✔Knowingly, Purposely, Recklessly, and Negligently
Which ORC represents drug trafficking? ✔✔ORC 2925.04
When responding to a call for service, a peace officer's primary duties include: ✔✔Responding
to the incident, securing the scene, and conducting a preliminary investigation.
The requirements which must be established before a Terry Pat Down/Frisk are: ✔✔Articulate
reasonable belief that the suspect is armed and poses a threat to them.
Which of the following details disqualifies an Amber Alert from being activated? ✔✔There is
not descriptive information about the victim, offender, and/or the abduction.
How many numbers are on a standard VIN? ✔✔17
The purpose of any Code of Ethics is: ✔✔To identify expected behavior.
Define the term "vehicle stop". ✔✔Any situation where an officer deploys from his vehicle.
The most crucial aspect of a vehicle stop is: ✔✔The Assessment
The most important aspect of a high-risk vehicle stop? ✔✔Cover and Concealment
ORC 2903.02 Defines: ✔✔Murder
The penalty for the unauthorized use of OHLEG is: ✔✔Felony of the 5th degree.
A controlled buy is defined as: ✔✔Purchase of drugs by a confidential informant
The plain feel doctrine directly responds to? ✔✔Terry Pat Down/Frisk
What are the elements necessary to constitute an arrest? ✔✔Intent, Authority, and Seizure
How do you justify a warrantless, nonconsensual entry into a private dwelling to make an arrest?
✔✔Exigent Circumstances
What describes a plain target? ✔✔Strike intended only to defend and control a subject until
he/she complies.
What are the 3 major components of the criminal justice system? ✔✔Law Enforcement,
Corrections, Courts
What is a goal of sentencing? ✔✔To punish the offender.
What did Maryland v. Wilson do in terms of guidelines for a police officer? ✔✔The right for
police officers to pull passengers out of a vehicle for officer safety.
Ethics could be identified as? ✔✔The moral actions, conduct, motives, and character of an
individual.
How many ethic responsibilities does a peace officer have? ✔✔Nine
How many clues can someone give you when doing the HGN? ✔✔6
How many times will the average OVI violator drive intoxicated in a year? ✔✔80 times per year
Identify the decision point in OVI detection phase 1: ✔✔Should I stop the vehicle?
Identify what a peace officer must use in order to determine reasonable suspicion of drug use:
✔✔Their senses
Sexual activity is defined as what? ✔✔Sexual Conduct, Sexual Contact, or Both
Stress could be defined as... ✔✔A state of physical and psychological arousal
(T/F) The macro is one of the categories for crime scene photography. ✔✔True
What are the different types of building searches? ✔✔Unknown and High-risk Searches
What are the two legal foundations for making a vehicle search? ✔✔Probable Cause and
Reasonable Suspicion
What is a felony? ✔✔An offense defined by law as a felony.
What is ORC 2907.04? ✔✔Unlawful Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
What is ORC 2915.04? ✔✔Public Gambling
What is ORC 4511.22? ✔✔Slow Speed
What is ORC 2913.02? ✔✔Theft
What is ORC 2903.03? ✔✔Voluntary Manslaughter
What is the burden of proof that must be satisfied to obtain a search warrant? ✔✔Probably Cause
What is the concept that is the foundation of the juvenile justice system? ✔✔Parens Patriae
What is the minimum age for alcohol consumption? ✔✔21 Years Old
What is the role of a peace officer in regard to traffic? ✔✔Traffic Enforcement and Traffic
Investigation
What is the only reason you should share information you obtain from LEADS? ✔✔Criminal
Justice Purposes only
What is the ultimate purpose of Law Enforcement Training? ✔✔To be able to protect the life
and property of yourself and others.
What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete but the child is still missing?
✔✔Reach out to additional resources
When does the officer have to read someone their Miranda rights? ✔✔During a police custodial
interrogation
Which amendment to the constitution pertains to the search and seizures of persons or property?
✔✔4th Amendment
Which is the color code for the chemical agent known as CS (Tear Gas)? ✔✔Blue
Which ORC represents Domestic Violence? ✔✔2919.27
What is a reason that does NOT meet the criteria for activating the Amber Alert? ✔✔When you
believe the child is a runaway.
Which of the following is NOT a broad class that offenses are separated into? (Misdemeanor,
Minor Misdemeanor, Felony) ✔✔Minor Misdemeanor
Which of the following is not a class characteristic of evidence?
(Liquid, Fiber, Soil, Hair) ✔✔Liquid
Which of the following is not a clue for the one-legged stand in SFST? (Hops, Sways while
Balancing, Puts Foot Down, Stops Counting) ✔✔Stops Counting
Which of the following is not a factor that is most likely to contribute to unethical behavior?
(Anger, Lust, Desperation, Greed) ✔✔Desperation
Which of the following is NOT an SFST? (HGN, Walk and Turn, Walk and Stand, One-Leg
Stand) ✔✔Walk and Stand
Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when operating the radio?
(Listen before transmitting, Hold mic about 2-3 inches from mouth, Location when on a stop or
call, or Familiarize yourself with your equipment) ✔✔Hold mic about 2-3 inches from your
mouth
Which of the following is NOT a type of surveillance? (Fixed, Foot, "Tailing", Vehicle)
✔✔"Tailing" the suspect
What is one of the 5 overriding principles of the Juvenile Justice System? (Note: Not found in
SPO) ✔✔Restoring Victims
Which of the following is one of the forms of human trafficking?
(Juvenile, Labor, Adult, or Racial Trafficking) ✔✔Labor Trafficking
What are the initial things an officer must control during a high risk traffic stop? ✔✔Keys,
Hands, and Eyes
What is the highest culpable mental state? ✔✔Purposely
What are the three acceptable hand movements for steering? ✔✔Shuffle, Hand over Hand,
Evasive
(T/F) You can look up information about the weather on LEADS. ✔✔True
How long does a TPO last? ✔✔Until the trial is over.
What are the five types of child abuse? ✔✔Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Drug, and Neglect
Which is NOT a peace officer's main goal? (Enforce Laws, Prevent Crime, Enforce Traffic,
Provide Services) ✔✔Enforce Traffic
(T/F) The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect an individual's freedoms and prevent the
government from interfering in protected rights. ✔✔True
Which is NOT an external influence on behavior? (Local citizens, Local media, Relationships
with family and friends, Ethical and moral beliefs) ✔✔Ethical and moral beliefs
Arguing that violated party deserved to be victimized is... ✔✔Denial of Victim
Arguing that the action did not hurt anyone, so no ethical misconduct is.... ✔✔Denial of Injury
Arguing that acting improperly because no other option existed is.... ✔✔Denial of Responsibility
the P in PLUS Filter stands for... ✔✔Policies
The L in PLUS Filter stands for... ✔✔Legal
The U in PLUS Filter stands for... ✔✔Universal
The S in PLUS Filter stands for... ✔✔Self
(T/F) Police legitimacy exists when public views police and authority to exercise power and
maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in the comunity. ✔✔True
What are 3 results of police legitimacy? ✔✔Public Trust, Public Belief, Public Willingness
(T/F) Citizens are allowed to always film the police. ✔✔False
Which ✔✔
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