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MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION EXAM 202 5 - 2026
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yellow - ANSWER-What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy) conspiracy - ANSWER-Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught later? forehead - ANSWER-When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the time on their body at which it was applied? 35 mph - ANSWER-What is the normal speed limit for an urban area? use lethal force - ANSWER-What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer? DEA - ANSWER-What federal agency should you notify if you come into contact with a clandestine lab? cruiser ready - ANSWER-What is the status of an AR Rifle when the bolt is closed, the chamber is empty, and the magazine is seated in the magazine well?
cruiser ready - ANSWER-What is the status of a Shot Gun that has a filled magazine tube, a forward slide, and an activated chamber safety switch? 1st amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right to free speech, religion, and press? 4th amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right to a person's secured house, paper, and effects? 5th amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right against self- incrimination, due process, compensation for public taking of property, and double-jeopardy? This right established "Miranda Warnings" in the case of Miranda v. Arizona. 6th amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right to speedy trial, to counsel, and to be confronted by witnesses and/or accusers? 8th amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right to bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment? 14th amendment - ANSWER-What is the constitutional right to life, liberty, property, and equal rights for all? mapp v. ohio - ANSWER-What U.S. Supreme Court case made the disposition of the "Exclusionary Rule?" 4th amendment - ANSWER-What amendment provides guidelines and sets standards for the use of force?
robbery - ANSWER-What 18 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against a man who robs a bank, but is then locked between the doors? directly in front of home - ANSWER-When responding to a domestic situation at large, where should a Police Officer NOT park his/her patrol vehicle? 3 feet - ANSWER-How far offset to the left should a patrol vehicle be positioned on a traffic stop? civil matter - ANSWER-Why should a Police Officer advise a father to contact an attorney if a mother fails to permit father to see child during the weekend? no violation committed - ANSWER-What 18 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against an elder man who offered to transport a child someplace? mental hospital - ANSWER-When "302-ing" someone, where should a Police Officer take them first? statute 3111 - ANSWER-What 75 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against someone who turned right on a steady red light? (Obedience to Traffic Devices) graham v. connor - ANSWER-What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that an Officer's reasonable perspective of a scene will be judged rather than 20/ hindsight of others? fruit of the poisonous tree - ANSWER-What term applies to any evidence found through illegal conduct that is suppressed, regardless of the relationship between the act and the seizure?
nix v. williams - ANSWER-What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled on the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule? us v. leon - ANSWER-What is the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule? involuntary commitment - ANSWER-What type of commitment pertains to spending 24 hours in a mental institute, a thorough psychiatric evaluation, or being taken to a Magisterial judge? order of courts - ANSWER-Minor Court, Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, Pennsylvania State Superior Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. sheriff department - ANSWER-If a Police Officer is serving a P.F.A. and there are firearms present, where must the firearms be taken? take immediately - ANSWER-A Police Officer responds to a domestic disturbance for loud noise. Upon knocking on the door, the Police Officer notices a powdered substance in baggies on the table when the resident answers. If they do not get a warrant, what should the Officer do? yes - ANSWER-Upon entering a house, the wife who lives there grants permission to the police to search her husband's unlocked closet. Will her permission suffice? 11 pm - ANSWER-What is considered a "Night Time Warrant" in the State of Pennsylvania?
everyone - ANSWER-Who should a Police Officer be concerned about attacking himself/herself while responding to a domestic situation at large? legs 4 - 5 feet apart - ANSWER-How should a Police Officer position someone (while standing up against wall) when conducting a terry frisk or a search incident to arrest? schedule 1 - ANSWER-What level of drugs have non-medical use? warrantless arrest - ANSWER-What type of arrest usually starts a court case? terry stop - ANSWER-A Police Officer is conducting a field interview when they notice someone approach with a gun. For their safety, what type of encounter would they use to temporarily secure the scene? direct testimony - ANSWER-What type of testimony ties a defendant directly to a crime? physical evidence - ANSWER-What type of evidence speaks for itself? testimony - ANSWER-What is not required for a prosecutor to present a piece of physical evidence in court? open field - ANSWER-What does the State of Pennsylvania define as "Undeveloped open woodland area outside the curtilage of a home?" public places - ANSWER-Where does the State of Pennsylvania decide "an item subject to seizure is exposed to public view?"
17 - ANSWER-How many digits are in a VIN? (Vehicle Identification Number) probable cause - ANSWER-When a Police Officer makes an arrest, files for an arrest warrant, or files for a search warrant, what are the facts and circumstances that this officer must present for a reasonable person to believe that the parties entailed committed an offense and/or were in possession of the items seized? 12 - ANSWER-How many people are required for a jury in a jury trial? investigatory detention - ANSWER-What type of detention would a Police Officer use on a suspected actor if that officer has developed reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed? 6 - ANSWER-What is the minimum amount of photos that may be used in a photo array in the State of Pennsylvania? rapp - ANSWER-What is the acronym for the following actions?: Recognize, Awareness, Position, and Pacify. danger to self or others - ANSWER-In order for a person to be subjected to police custody or involuntary commitment, what must a Police Officer first show? custody and interrogation - ANSWER-When should a Police Officer "Mirandize" someone? always - ANSWER-When should a Police Officer obtain a search warrant? penetration - ANSWER-What must be present for a rape charge to be made?
find district attorney - ANSWER-A defense attorney approaches you, as a Police Officer, before a criminal trial. They wish to speak to you about the case. You should politely decline to speak or take what action for legal consultation? push them - ANSWER-How should a Police Officer take a suspect to the ground when they are pursuing them from behind? pass in non adjacent lane - ANSWER-What should you do if emergency responders are passing you on the road? illinois v. gates - ANSWER-The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to the analyzing totality of circumstances in determining probable cause? tennessee v. garner - ANSWER-The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to justified deadly force by Police Officer when necessary to prevent escape of a fleeing felon, and suspect(s) poses a threat of SBI or death. 10 codes - ANSWER-In the State of Pennsylvania, what form of radio communication is no longer used? chain of custody - ANSWER-The proper channeling of people who handle evidence in time and commission. witness contact information - ANSWER-As a Police Officer, you are the first Law Enforcement Officer on a crime scene. What is your first action? 20 - 30 minutes - ANSWER-What is a reasonable amount of time for a Police Officer to conduct an investigatory detention?
knock immediately - ANSWER-As a Police Officer, what should your first approach to obtain entry into a house that you possess a search warrant for? burglary and rape - ANSWER-While someone is staying at a hotel, they are penetrated and raped. As a Police Officer, what can you charge the actor with? exit corresponding doors - ANSWER-If there are 2 suspects in the front seats of a vehicle, how do you remove them from the vehicle? stop on reasonable suspicion - ANSWER-As a Police Officer, you receive information about a robbery just committed, and a good description of the actor. As you receive this information, a bystander positively matches the actor in the robbery. What action should you take? field notes - ANSWER-What is the best way for a Police Officer to prepare for court? cross out and initial - ANSWER-What should a Police Officer do if they write in the wrong address of someone in their field notes? bodily injury - ANSWER-What term is defined as "impairment of physical condition or substantial pain?" reckless driving - ANSWER-What term is defined as "a driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others?" instrument of crime - ANSWER-What term is defined as "an instrument used with the intent to use criminally?"
m - ANSWER-What is the vehicle class for motorcycles in the State of Pennsylvania? damage property - ANSWER-What are Law Enforcement not permitted to do when responding to a call? search warrant - ANSWER-What must the District Attorney or Court of Common Pleas sign before being conducted? luring - ANSWER-What is the act of attempting to get a child into a car or unoccupied structure? exigent circumstances - ANSWER-What are weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger examples of? photograph - ANSWER-What should you always do before touching anything? held or dropped - ANSWER-Actions taken when a felony and a summary offense at a preliminary hearing are held over in court? speak to defense attorney - ANSWER-What do you not have to do when arriving at court? act of terrorism - ANSWER-Striking fear into a group is required for what? terry frisk - ANSWER-Reasonable suspicion, a crime that occurred, or a person with a weapon are three justifications to perform a?
warrantless arrest - ANSWER-When a felony was committed in view, or there is probable cause that a felony was committed, an officer has the authority to perform a? legality of arrest - ANSWER-Totality of circumstances and the "reasonable person" test can determine? search warrant - ANSWER-Exigent circumstances, plain view, cars, smell, and feel are exceptions to? prima facie - ANSWER-What is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted? first responding officer - ANSWER-Who is the officer responsible for a crash investigation? non reportable - ANSWER-If someone is DUI, they drive off the street, hit a tree, get arrested, and abandon their car, what type of crash is it? non reportable - ANSWER-If a person drives their vehicle into a flood, gets it stuck, and requires it to be towed, what type of crash is it? reportable - ANSWER-If a person is driving and their car catches fire in the travel lane, what type of crash is it? circumstantial evidence - ANSWER-What is the type of indirect evidence that links all evidence together?
Cruiser safe shot gun? - ANSWER-Magazine tube filled, slide forward, chamber empty safety is on. 1st amendment - ANSWER-Right to free speech, religion and press 4th Amendment - ANSWER-Search & seizure (secure in person house, paper, effects) 5th Amendment - ANSWER-right against self-incrimination, due process, compensation for public taking of property, double jeopardy. Miranda V. Arizona 6th Amendment - ANSWER-Right to a speedy trial, right to counsel, right to be confronted by witnesses 8th Amendment - ANSWER-Right to bail, protects against cruel and unusual punishment 14th Amendment - ANSWER-Right of life, liberty and property and equal rights for all. exlusionary rule? - ANSWER-Mapp V. Ohio 5th Amendment - ANSWER-Right to due process What amendment provides guidelines of use of force? - ANSWER-4th Magliocco - ANSWER-Cannot be convicted of ethnic intimidation without being found guilty of predicate offense
Punch a cop? - ANSWER-Aggravated Assault Guy and girl fight? - ANSWER-Simple assault A lady tries to stab a guy and misses? - ANSWER-Aggravated assault / criminal attempt Juvenile hits a teacher - ANSWER-File juvenile petition Motorcycle is not correct? - ANSWER-Pull up to the white line, wait 3 seconds and look both ways Diamond hazard symbol? - ANSWER-Flammable Domestic with two parents and child to interview? - ANSWER-Not interview child with the parents? Officer is shot in the leg with active shooter? - ANSWER-Continue to eliminate the threat A guy robs a bank and gets locked in between the doors what can you charge him with? - ANSWER-Robbery, he had the note and intentions Domestic with two parents, kids is around. - ANSWER-Do not interview kid with parent.
Good dating exception to the exclusionary rule? - ANSWER-US V. Leon What do you for involuntary commitment? - ANSWER- 24 hours mental institute or psychiatrist to be evaluated or take to a magisterial judge. What the correct order or the courts? - ANSWER-Minor Courts Court of common pleas Pa Supreme Court Pa superior US supreme I'f you serve a PFA and there are firearms where do they go? - ANSWER-Sheriffs Department A neighbor calls for a loud noise and when the door is answered you look inside and see a powered substance in plastic baggies on the table, what do you do? - ANSWER-Take immediately or get a warrant The wife gives you permission to search a husband's unlocked closet can you search? - ANSWER-Yes Night time warrant - ANSWER-11pm
You are 18 and you go on a date with a girl who says she's 14 but is really 13 and you grab her breasts what do you get charged with? - ANSWER-Indecent assault What would you consider a robbery? - ANSWER-You knock someone over and take their purse with $1.00 in charge in it If a restaurant won't let you pay for your food what should you do? - ANSWER- Leave your fair share on the table If a bunch of officers rough someone up after he was caught and it is not justifiable what should you consider before you hand in your report? - ANSWER-Mortally right If you and your partner Have conflicting testimonies and a defense brings this up what should you say? - ANSWER-You can only testify to what you observe you can't testify or comment on another officers testimony. What is needed between police and the committee for it to work? - ANSWER- TRUST You see a guy with a sports bag and a briefcase than you know to be convicted of a robbery, you stop him to detain him and bring them back to the station? - ANSWER-Nothing because of the fruit of the poisonous tree What is the hallow affect? - ANSWER-First trials we recognize and other people than influence the interpretation and perception of latter ones. You respond to a domestic who should you be most concerned with attacking you? - ANSWER-Everyone and anyone in the house
