Police Encounters Quiz

John is stopped by the Police but feels he is being profiled. What should he do?

John should sign the ticket and fight his case in court

John should protest and tell the officer he wants to speak to the Officer’s Supervisor

He should tell the Officer that he will exercise his rights and not sign the ticket

None of the Above

As the Police Officer approach your car during a Traffic Stop, you should

Remove your insurance card from your wallet and wait for the officer

Remove your insurance card from your glove compartment, and wait for the officer

Keep your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer

Other

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During night traffic stops, you should...

Turn on your flashers, safely pull over, turn on your cab lights

Pull over and locate your auto insurance and vehicle registration documents

Pull over and wait for the officer to approach and give you instructions

None of the Above

After a night of drinking with friends, your Designated Driver informs you that she is heading towards a Police Checkpoint. What actions should you suggest?

Avoid the checkpoint by turning onto another street

Proceed to the checkpoint

U-turn the vehicle and quickly proceed in the opposite direction

None of the Above

If a person is carrying a legal pocket knife and an Officer asks, “Are you carrying any weapons?”, they should say...

�Yes, I am carrying a weapon, I have a knife in my pocket”

�No, I’m not”, then hope the officer doesn’t frisk or search you

�I am not carrying a weapon, but I have a pocket knife”

Other

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Whenever you are approached by police, what should you not do?

Be polite when you talk to the officer

Keep both of your hands in plain sight at all times

Tell the officer you know your rights

All the Above

Robert and Jeff are sitting in the park having a conversation about Spring Break when suddenly two officers approach the teens and order them to stand up. Then the officers began frisking the pair. What should the two college students do?

Tell the officers “You can’t frisk us without permission”

Pull out their mobile phones and start recording the officers

Remain calm and polite as they interact with the police

None of the Above

A pocket knife is considered to be a weapon when...

It exceeds a certain length

It is used in a physical altercation

Local/State Law considers it a weapon

When you tell an officer it is a weapon

All the Above

Two police officers approach Fred and start searching him without his permission. During the search, one of the officers aggressively searches Fred's crotch area. What would be Fred’s best response?

Fred should yell “Sexual Assault”, and encourage onlookers to start recording

Fred should say he doesn’t consent to searches, and remove the officer’s hand from his crotch

Fred should say he doesn’t consent to searches, but not resist or touch the officer

None of the Above

If the police knock on your front door and ask you to open it, what shouldn't you do?

Prove you have nothing to hide by opening the door

Keep the door closed and politely ask the officers to state their business

Keep the door closed unless the Officers give you a signed warrant

Other

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If a concealed carry permit holder is holding a dangerous criminal at gun point, what should he do once the police arrives?

Let the officer know he can legally carry a gun

Place his weapon on the ground and rise his hands

Holster his weapon and explain the situation to the officer

When is it okay to run away from the Police?

When the Police want to question you about a serious crime

Whenever the Police attempt to apprehend or arrest you for buying drugs

It is never a good idea to run from the police

Other

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If you are ever arrested and investigated for a crime that you did or did not commit, what should you do?

Ask for an attorney and your required phone call, then stop talking

Other than your attorney, do not discuss your case to another person

Both the above decisions are correct

None of the Above

If your state allows you to legally keep a gun in your car’s glove compartment, where should you keep your insurance card and vehicle registration?

You should keep your documents in a different place

You should keep you gun on top of your documents

You should keep your gun on one side, and you documents on the other

Why is it a great idea to remember the phone numbers of two close friends or relatives?

If an emergency occurs, you can use any phone to call a friend and family member

If your phone is lost, stolen, or you are arrested, you can still contact your loved ones

Both answers are valid

If an officer frisks you and asks for the access code for your mobile phone, what shouldn't you do?

If you are innocent, you should give your access code when the officer asks

Tell the officer you do not consent to the search, but do not physically resist

Politely ask the officer if you are being detained, then respond accordingly

Other

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You should never run from the Police because …

Once you are caught, they may severely injury you during the arrest

If the officer doesn’t know why you are running, they may shoot

You will be charged with additional serious charges for running

All of the Above

It is never a good idea to touch a Police Officer because…

You should never touch another person, including a cop, without their consent

You will likely be charged with assaulting an officer of the law (a felony)

To ensure his gun isn’t taken in a tussle, the officer may tase, beat, or shoot you

None of the Above

If an officer asks for permission to search you, you should…

Let the officer search you if they promise to let you go

Calmly tell the officer you do not consent to being searched

Say “No” and slowly walk away from the officer

All the Above

If an officer makes it clear that you are being detained, you should…

Tell the officer you know your rights

Tell the officer you are going to sue them for false arrest

Ask for a lawyer and then stop talking

When a person is arrested for a serious crime, whether they are guilty or innocent - they should do what?

Ask for a lawyer

Stop talking

Only discuss your case with your lawyer

All the above

When an armed concealed carry permit holder is stopped by the police, they should…

Inform the officer they are a concealed carry permit holder

Inform the officer they are carrying a firearm, and don’t move

Keep both hands in sight, and wait for the officer’s instructions

All the above

A victim of police brutality should...

File a complaint with a Sargent at the police station

Tell the officer they plan to file a complaint

File a complaint with the Internal Affairs department

Other

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During traffic stops, many officers put one hand on their gun because....

Hundreds of officers are killed each year

The officer doesn't know if the driver is dangerous

The officer must control any situation that occurs

To frighten drivers

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