Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Benchmark 1 Practice Test

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• Which technique is part of key de-escalation communication?
• If you experience inappropriate conversations with a co-worker, what should you do first?
• Which color code indicates threat identification and readiness to take action?
• Which bias is most commonly described as being exhibited in an organization’s policies and practices?
• Which constitutional amendment protects from double jeopardy?
• Which statement about plain language is most accurate for promoting conciseness and clarity?
• Which option correctly matches the bias types with their typical level of awareness and manifestation?
• During a welfare check, which practice should be respected?
• Which action is considered a non-search in police procedures?
• Identify the case law that states all exculpatory evidence must be turned over to the defense for examination.
• What should be prioritized in nighttime traffic stops?
• How is chain of custody maintained for physical evidence?
• Which of the following is an example of Real/Physical Evidence?
• Which term describes the assumption of guilt before trial?
• What is a benefit of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) response to a crisis?
• What is a technique to exhibit conciseness and clarity in writing?
• True or False: An outstanding warranty of arrest must be in the officer's possession to arrest.
• What constitutes proper handling of evidence at a scene?
• What rights apply during custodial interrogation?
• Which code would you use to indicate you are pursuing a suspect?
• A key element of preliminary investigations is to:
• Which constitutional amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures?
• Which offense level corresponds to harming a pregnant person with knowledge of pregnancy but not causing serious bodily injury?
• On a domestic violence call, which type of information should be documented to support safety planning?
• In crisis intervention, which should be avoided?
• Which code is used to indicate you are enroute, based on the listed codes?
• Identify the best course of action when bleeding is uncontrolled from an open wound from the hip.
• Surveillance video is an example of which category of evidence?
• How are intent-based offenses different from reckless or negligent offenses?
• The use of alcohol during a sexual assault can be considered a drug-facilitated assault.
• Which scenario allows a peace officer to arrest without a warrant?
• Under Utah law, a peace officer may arrest without a warrant when which situation occurs?
• Identify what is required to maintain peace officer certification annually.
• In criminal law, what term describes the mental state element required to establish a crime?
• Which type of evidence involves witness statements given under oath in court?
• Identify the system that allows officers to query other states' driver license information.
• Under what condition may personal assets be seized?
• Which of the following is a type of evidence admissible in a court of law?
• Identify which statement best describes a non-search action during a police inventory.
• When contacting dispatch via radio, you should use which method?
• Feeling depressed or sad after a traumatic event is an example of which type of reaction?
• Which of the following describes proper radio etiquette during an incident?
• During a Utah traffic stop, what initial information should the officer communicate to the driver?
• In search incident to arrest, what areas are within immediate control?
• Essential in crisis intervention for mental health crises includes:
• Which type of reaction is primarily associated with mood changes such as sadness after trauma?
• How should a suspicious person stop be conducted?
• What is chain of custody in handling evidence?
• To support accountability in policing, which practice is essential?
• In high-stress situations, the brain relies on implicit association to make decisions.
• When conducting a consent search, what must be documented?
• Which Utah court hears appeals from a Juvenile Court?
• Which statement best describes how witnesses should be interviewed at a scene?
• During warrant service, when is announcing presence required?
• Which option correctly defines the term Prone in the context of search and restraint?
• Which case established that investigative questioning focused on obtaining a confession requires the right to consult with a lawyer, otherwise statements may be inadmissible?
• True or False: A method used to verify the reliability and credibility of a witness is to conduct a criminal background.
• When a person being arrested flees, which level of force is appropriate to effect the arrest?
• What can help individuals overcome stage fright and become more confident speakers?
• True or False: The statement "Only those who knowingly use illicit drugs containing opioids are at risk of opioid overdose" is true.
• An individual destroys his boat in storage to collect insurance money. What level of offense is this?
• What defines reasonable suspicion in law enforcement?
• How should a post-incident debrief be conducted?
• Which section of the brain is responsible for executive functioning?
• How should an officer prepare for courtroom testimony?
• Reasonable suspicion supports which type of stop?
• What is the role of a Special Function Officer in Utah law enforcement?
• Which Utah court has appellate jurisdiction over Juvenile Court decisions?
• Which is a key practice for emergency vehicle operation?
• What is the primary purpose of the Exclusionary Rule in criminal procedure?
• In an argument, Joe hit Mary, pregnant, Joe knew; not serious bodily injury. What level of offense?
• How does voluntary vs involuntary intoxication affect criminal responsibility?
• What is the purpose of use-of-force reporting?
• How should a scene be protected to prevent contamination of evidence?
• Which is an exception to the warrant requirement for conducting a search?
• Which agency handles investigations into honesty or deception within department policy violations?
• Which term describes an unhealthy disagreement between individuals or groups?
• Which communication style is most likely to be polite but mask hostility?
• An officer who fails to intervene in a clear violation of constitutional rights may face penalties that include agency administrative action, POST administrative action, criminal liability, and civil liability. Which of the following best represents the potential penalties?
• True or False: Juvenile name, age, sex, and city of residence can be released to the media.
• Identify an intent behind the Peelian principle.
• What term describes sufficient reason based on known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime?
• Which of the following is a core element of bias-free policing?
• Which term describes a crime punished less severely than a felony?
• Joel provided an electronic cigarette to a friend who is 18 years old, with a prior offense. What level of offense is this?
• To minimize risk in a suspicious person encounter, officers should:
• What elements should a basic incident report include?
• How should an officer respond to a death scene?
• Which bias is associated with being semi-consciously aware?
• Erica, while being lawfully arrested, resists arrest and removes the officer's firearm. What level of offense is this?
• After a welfare check, if services are needed, what should you do?
• Which statement is true regarding the initial decontamination step for dry chemical exposure on scene before responders arrive?
• What are essential steps in securing and documenting a crime scene?
• In a mass casualty incident, which role handles triage?
• In Utah, when is a vehicle search justified without a warrant?
• In a color-coded situational awareness framework, which color indicates general awareness with potential threat?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive processing?
• What is the minimum form of communication used to coordinate with an air ambulance on landing?
• What is the 10-Code for 'Enroute' or 'On the way'?
• Which of the following best aligns with a physical artifact presented to prove a fact in a court?
• What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) at a crime scene?
• Diversion is typically applied to which types of cases?
• When is a pursuit allowed according to typical policy?
• Identify a basic component of emotional intelligence.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of an incident report’s content?
• How is criminal mischief defined in Utah law?
• What safety considerations are critical on a domestic violence call?
• What term describes an acknowledgment of all elements of a crime and the individual's involvement in their commission?
• For a plain view seizure to be lawful, the officer must be:
• Which term best describes admitting involvement in a crime without necessarily acknowledging all elements?
• Which of the following is a common sign of human trafficking?
• If a person flees or resists after being informed of the intention to arrest, what level of force may the arresting officer use?
• Which standard is lower and used to justify temporary detention, as opposed to full search warrants?
• Which of the following is commonly used to illustrate or explain evidence in court and is considered a type of demonstrative evidence?
• An officer opens a lock box by force without consent or a warrant. This evidence obtained illegally cannot be used because of which rule?
• A short-term facility used to hold individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences for minor offenses is called what?
• What details should be recorded on a 911 call report?
• Which amendment provides protection against self-incrimination?
• When is charging discretion used versus diversion?
• Which bias type is consciously aware and can be described in beliefs and attitudes?
• Observing an officer place a subject on their side is a sanctity of life issue that requires intervention.
• What information documents the chain of custody?
• What information should be captured when documenting a vehicle crash?
• Which factor is essential to admissibility of photographs in court?
• The purpose of Naloxone is:
• Which type of conflict arises from emotional attachments or abusive relationships?
• True or False: POST investigates conduct that involves honesty or deception in violation of department policy.
• When preserving digital evidence at a scene, which practice is essential?
• Which motor skill category involves sequences of movements requiring eye/hand coordination, precision, tracking, and timing?
• Liquid gas from a hazardous material release is heavier than air.
• What is the standard administration of field sobriety tests?
• True or False: Only those who knowingly use illicit opioids are at risk of opioid overdose.
• Which statement about the Peelian principle is accurate?
• Which concept best guides the level of force used in a threat situation?
• Which term is listed as a culpable mental state in criminal law?
• Which action is best when you experience inappropriate conversations at work?
• Which statement best explains the purpose of bias-free policing?
• True/False: A person who commits human trafficking for labor is a third degree felony.
• What is a primary purpose of de-escalation techniques?
• Which Utah court handles civil disputes not amounting to damages over $500?
• What are signs of impairment relevant to field sobriety?
• Which pillar of character is described as being personally accountable for one's choices and performing duties to the best of one's ability?
• Why is establishing boundaries at a crime scene important?
• Which practice is used to verify the reliability and credibility of a witness?
• Which statement is true about the release of police investigative reports when requested?
• A jail is typically used to hold individuals for short-term detention or awaiting trial.
• Which brain region is part of the limbic system?
• An individual enters a corporate board meeting, refuses to leave, and disrupts it by yelling. What offense is this?
• The term that ensures individuals accused of a crime have their rights protected throughout the legal process.
• True or False: Police investigative reports are released to the media with appropriate redactions when requested.
• When capturing photos for court, what sequence and elements should be included?
• This pillar of character covers being personally accountable for one's choices and performing duties professionally and to the best of one's ability.
• Which term describes the mental processes and activities involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and using information?
• Which communication appears agreeable but manipulative?
• Which action most effectively preserves evidence integrity at a scene?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of trafficking in the material?
• Which of the following is a valid exception to the warrant requirement that can justify a vehicle search?
• Officer civil liability is protected if actions are within training and the action was reasonable.
• Surveillance video of a crime in progress is considered which type of evidence?
• Adapting communication style to suit different audiences and situations is important for fostering positive and productive communication environments. True or False?
• Which documentation method best describes a comprehensive crime scene record?
• Differentiate search incident to arrest from search with consent.
• What roles are typically assigned during a mass casualty incident?
• Which element is part of a proper welfare check procedure?
• The Exclusionary Rule applies to evidence obtained in violation of which constitutional amendment?
• Which statement describes the use of plain language in radio communications?
• Which option is NOT a sign of impairment in field sobriety testing?
• What is a best practice for labeling photo evidence to aid court proceedings?
• True or False: Tourniquets can only be applied on extremities.
• How should an officer conduct field interviews with juveniles?
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers' primary responsibility is only to assist those who have a mental illness.
• What drug schedule is cocaine?
• What should be avoided to maintain credibility when giving courtroom testimony?
• True or False: Exigent circumstances are emergency conditions that would cause a reasonable officer to believe entry or search was necessary to prevent physical harm to an individual.
• Which factor is specifically used to demonstrate the origin and authenticity of a photograph?
• The penalty for intentionally accessing Bureau of Criminal Information records for personal reasons is classified as which level?
• What is the purpose of a scene safety assessment?
• Which position during a frisk and search exerts the greatest amount of control?
• In the life cycle of conflict, which stage features deep suspicion or cynicism?
• Consent searches are conducted correctly when consent is:
• Which type of evidence refers to facts the court recognizes without requiring formal evidence?
• What does a 'search incident to arrest' authorize?
• What is the primary purpose of de-escalation in a tense encounter?
• Terry frisk is best described as what?
• In the Thomas-Kilmann model, which style involves sacrificing your own goals and objectives to yield to others?
• When are Miranda warnings required?
• What is the 10-Code for 'Chase' or 'Pursuit'?
• Is human trafficking for labor a third-degree felony?
• How should an officer respond to an active shooter scenario?
• Being empathetic and listening demonstrates emotional intelligence.
• What are standard warrant service procedures?
• A medical forensic examination is only conducted when the victim does not know the attacker.
• In the Thomas-Kilmann model, which style involves prioritizing relationship over task by yielding to others?
• Testimonial evidence comes from which source?
• The most effective way to decontaminate from exposure to dry chemicals on the scene before a response team arrives is to wipe off with a dry rag or towel.