Police Entrance Practice Exam

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Under which circumstances can a physical arrest occur?

For any traffic violation
Only for vehicular manslaughter and DUI offenses
Vehicular manslaughter, DUI, hit-and-run, or at officer’s discretion
Only if the violator resists citation

The correct answer is: Vehicular manslaughter, DUI, hit-and-run, or at officer’s discretion

The option A is incorrect because physical arrests can occur for more than just traffic violations. For example, if someone commits a violent crime or poses a threat to public safety, a physical arrest may occur regardless of any traffic violations. The option B is incorrect because physical arrests can occur for more than just vehicular manslaughter and DUI offenses. For example, if someone commits a hit-and-run or resists arrest, a physical arrest may occur even if those specific offenses were not committed. The option D is incorrect because physical arrests can occur even if the violator does not resist citation. If someone commits a serious offense, a physical arrest may occur regardless of their compliance with a citation.