Traffic Investigation and Officer Safety Quiz

​When speaking with an individual where should your duty weapon be in relation to the person you are speaking with?

​If an officer is attempting to shield themselves from ballistic fire, the officer would be best to seek ___________.

a. Cover

b. Concealment

c. Find a tree to hide behind

d. Try to run away

​During a heated verbal confrontation, name one of the most important things an officer can do practice personal safety? a. Leave the scene and return when the person calms down b. Try to de-escalate and give verbal commands when warranted while watching the persons non-verbal behaviors c. Call a supervisor to the scene d. Place the person in custody for disturbing the peace

​What is one indicator that a driver behind the wheel may be under the influence and or impaired? a. Swerving across lanes of traffic b. Stopping at an intersection when the driver has a “green light” c. Erratically speed changes d. All of the above

​Before an officer conducts a field sobriety test on a person the officer believes to be impaired, what question should the officer ask the person being detained? a. Ask the person if he/she has any physical or other impairments that may impact their ability to walk or stand b. Ask the person if they are a “wanted person” c. Ask the person if they can call someone to drive them home d. Ask the person if they just left a bar

​Name three (3) things an officer should do when they arrive to investigate a traffic crash:

​Name three (3) community policing initiates that police departments can implement to help reduce crime in neighborhoods, schools, and their communities:

​Can male and female inmates be transported together?

​What should officers do with their patrol vehicle or prisoner transport vans before and after each transport?

​What is the first thing a corrections officer should do when a prisoner is delivered by a police officer to the jail?

​Name three (3) things that inmates are entitled to regarding their right while they are under the care of a corrections facility?

​What Virginia Code governs the minimum standards for local jails and lock ups?