Question 1
For CODE 11, if the license number is not known, which information should be transmitted?
Correct Answer:
Name and DOB.
Explanation:
When you don’t have the license number, you need information that can reliably verify who you’re dealing with in records. A person’s name paired with their date of birth is the quickest and most dependable identifier you can share over the radio. This combination can be cross-checked against DMV, court, and agency databases to confirm the subject’s identity, which is the main goal in CODE 11 scenarios. Transmitting a social security number is too sensitive for routine radio use, and an address by itself isn’t a unique identifier. Vehicle data risks tying the identification to the car rather than the person, which isn’t sufficient for confirming who you’re dealing with. If later you obtain the license number, you’d use that to update or confirm the identification, but name and DOB provide the solid, workable identification you need when the license number isn’t available.
Question 2
Which code would you use to request a stolen record on suspected stolen property?
Correct Answer:
CODE 10
Explanation:
Code 10 is the code used to request a stolen property record check. When you suspect stolen property, you call Code 10 to have the stolen property database searched for a match. Share identifying details—item description, make and model, serial number or VIN, and any distinctive marks—so the lookup can be accurate. If a match is found, you follow department procedures to secure the property, verify ownership, and coordinate with detectives or the property room. If there’s no record of theft, you can proceed with normal handling or further investigation. The other codes serve different purposes, like urgent responses or other operations, and don’t trigger a stolen-property lookup.
Question 3
Are chokeholds allowed?
Correct Answer:
No
Explanation:
The main concept is use-of-force policy regarding neck restraints. Chokeholds are not allowed because they create a high risk of asphyxia and serious injury, and modern policing emphasizes de-escalation and control methods that do not compress the neck. Training focuses on safer techniques for gaining control, plus verbal commands and de-escalation, so they can be used without risking life-threatening harm. The policy drives a blanket prohibition, meaning there isn’t an approved scenario where a chokehold is permitted. Other options imply exceptions that don’t align with standard training and policy statements, so the correct understanding is that chokeholds are not allowed.
Question 4
When can force be used? Which is NOT a listed reason to use force?
Correct Answer:
To Interrogate A Suspect Using Force
Explanation:
The main idea is that force may be used only for purposes that are necessary to carry out a lawful arrest, to prevent imminent harm, or to prevent the escape of a person in custody. These are the legitimate reasons officers may use force when they assess the situation as necessary and proportional. Effecting a lawful arrest fits because the officer is acting to enforce the law and detain someone who is resisting or poses a risk, within the bounds of legality. Preventing imminent harm is about protecting people from immediate danger, which justifies force to stop or deter that threat. Preventing the escape from custody is about maintaining control over a person who is already detained, ensuring they do not flee and jeopardize safety or the investigation. Using force to interrogate a suspect is not a listed reason. Interrogation is carried out through questioning and legal rights, not coercive force. Forcing information through physical means can violate rights and legality, and it isn’t an approved purpose for using force. So, the option describing interrogation using force is the one that does not fit among the permissible reasons to use force.
Question 5
In which month is the annual reconciliation of the master vehicle inventory performed?
Correct Answer:
June
Explanation:
The key idea is understanding how fleet records stay accurate through a formal yearly check. The master vehicle inventory lists every vehicle, its status, location, mileage, maintenance, and custodian, and the annual reconciliation verifies that real assets match those records. Scheduling this reconciliation in June places the review at mid‑year, aligning with fiscal and asset reporting cycles. That timing gives enough opportunity to correct any discrepancies before year‑end audits and budget planning, keeping the inventory current for accountability and reporting. While other months might trigger different financial or operational rhythms, June is chosen because it best supports timely, accurate updates and proper oversight of the fleet.
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