Deputy Sheriff Written Exam practice test

A deputy responds to a noise complaint and finds a loud party. The host is cooperative and apologizes. What is the most appropriate initial action?

All deputies in a unit completed firearms training. Officer Lopez completed firearms training. Based only on this information, which conclusion is logically valid?

A deputy is writing an incident report. Which sentence best follows proper report writing principles?

Read the passage and answer the question. "A chain of custody is a written record that documents every person who handles a piece of evidence from the time it is collected until it is presented in court. Any gap in this record can allow the evidence to be challenged. Deputies must therefore document each transfer carefully." Based on the passage, what is the consequence of a gap in the chain of custody?

While off duty, a deputy witnesses a serious traffic collision with possible injuries. What is the most appropriate action?

A deputy observes that a store's front door is open at 3:00 a.m., the lights are off, and the door frame is splintered. Which inference is best supported by these observations?

A deputy begins a shift with 240 miles on the patrol vehicle's trip odometer set to zero. At the end of the shift the trip odometer reads 87 miles. If the vehicle averaged 14.5 miles per gallon, approximately how many gallons of fuel were used during the shift?

A deputy stops a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. The driver becomes verbally hostile but is not physically threatening. What is the most appropriate response?

Read the passage and answer the question. "De-escalation refers to techniques used to reduce the intensity of a tense encounter. These techniques can include speaking calmly, allowing space, and giving a person time to comply. De-escalation does not replace a deputy's authority to act when there is an immediate threat to safety." According to the passage, what does de-escalation NOT do?

A deputy is told: "If a call is a priority one, then a unit must be dispatched immediately. The call from Maple Street is a priority one." Which conclusion logically follows?

A deputy discovers that a close friend who is also a deputy has been falsifying overtime records. What is the most appropriate action?

A deputy responding to a robbery is given this description by a witness: a male suspect, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans, who fled north on foot. Which detail would be most useful for quickly identifying the suspect from a distance?

A deputy arrives first at the scene of a possible crime. Several bystanders are standing near an area with apparent evidence on the ground. What should the deputy do first regarding the scene?

A deputy must distribute 96 traffic safety pamphlets equally among 8 schools. How many pamphlets will each school receive?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Community policing is built on the idea that deputies and residents share responsibility for public safety. When deputies build trust with the community, residents are more likely to report crimes and provide information. This cooperation makes the work of law enforcement more effective." What does the passage identify as a benefit of building community trust?

A deputy is interviewing a frightened victim of a crime. Which approach is most appropriate for obtaining accurate information?

A deputy logs four events during a shift. The burglary call came before the welfare check. The traffic stop came after the welfare check. The domestic disturbance came before the burglary call. Which event occurred first?

A deputy receives a gift of cash from a business owner shortly after handling a call at that business. What is the most appropriate action?

A deputy must prioritize three pending calls: a report of a lost wallet, an in-progress burglary with a suspect possibly still inside, and a noise complaint. Which call should receive the highest priority?