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EXAM REVIEW 129 questions and
complete solutions.
MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION
EXAM REVIEW 129 questions and
complete solutions.
Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught later? - ANSWER conspiracy
When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the time on their body at which it was applied? - ANSWER forehead
What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy) - ANSWER yellow
What is the normal speed limit for an urban area? - ANSWER 35 mph
What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer? - ANSWER use lethal force
What federal agency should you notify if you come into contact with a clandestine lab? - ANSWER DEA
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? - ANSWER cruiser ready
What is the status of a Shot Gun that has a filled magazine tube, a forward slide, and an activated chamber safety switch? - ANSWER cruiser ready
What is the constitutional right to free speech, religion, and press? - ANSWER 1st amendment
What is the constitutional right to a person's secured house, paper, and effects? - ANSWER 4th amendment
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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. - ANSWER 5th amendment
What is the constitutional right to speedy trial, to counsel, and to be confronted by witnesses and/or accusers? - ANSWER 6th amendment
What is the constitutional right to bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment? - ANSWER 8th amendment
What is the constitutional right to life, liberty, property, and equal rights for all? - ANSWER 14th amendment
What U.S. Supreme Court case made the disposition of the "Exclusionary Rule?" - ANSWER mapp v. ohio
What amendment provides guidelines and sets standards for the use of force? - ANSWER 4th amendment
What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case defines the concept that a person cannot be convicted of ethnic intimidation without being found guilty of a predicate offense? - ANSWER commonwealth v. maglioccio
What 18 Pa.C.S. statute is charged when someone punches a Pennsylvania police officer? - ANSWER aggravated assault
What 18 Pa.C.S. statute is charged when someone punches their significant other? - ANSWER simple assault
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When "302-ing" someone, where should a Police Officer take them first? - ANSWER mental hospital
What 75 Pa.C.S. statute should be charged against someone who turned right on a steady red light? (Obedience to Traffic Devices) - ANSWER statute 3111
What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that an Officer's reasonable perspective of a scene will be judged rather than 20/20 hindsight of others? - ANSWER graham v. connor
What term applies to any evidence found through illegal conduct that is suppressed, regardless of the relationship between the act and the seizure? - ANSWER fruit of the poisonous tree
What U.S. Supreme Court case ruled on the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule? - ANSWER nix v. williams
What is the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule? - ANSWER us v. leon
What type of commitment pertains to spending 24 hours in a mental institute, a thorough psychiatric evaluation, or being taken to a Magisterial judge? - ANSWER involuntary commitment
Minor Court, Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, Pennsylvania State Superior Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. - ANSWER order of courts
If a Police Officer is serving a P.F.A. and there are firearms present, where must the firearms be taken? - ANSWER sheriff department
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? - ANSWER take immediately
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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? - ANSWER yes
What is considered a "Night Time Warrant" in the State of Pennsylvania? - ANSWER 11 pm
An 18 year old goes on a date with a "14 year old" who is actually 13. He fondles her breast. What 18 Pa.C.S. statute is he charged with? - ANSWER indecent assault
A person knocks another individual to the ground and steals their purse with only $1.00 in it. What criminal status is this offense considered? - ANSWER robbery
A restaurant offers a gratuity to a Police Officer and foots the bill on the house. What should the officer do? - ANSWER leave payment on table
A bunch of Police Officers rough someone up after they are apprehended and no longer a threat. Their force is NOT justifiable. What must you, as a Police Officer, consider when you hand in your report? - ANSWER moral righteousness
If you, as a Police Officer, testify in court, and you are told that your testimony conflicts with your partner's, what should you say on the stand? - ANSWER no comment on partner testimony
What is needed between the police and community for policing to work? - ANSWER trust
As a Police Officer, you see a former convicted robber in possession of a sports bag and brief case. Can you seize his/her possessions? - ANSWER fruit of the poisonous tree
What is concept of a Police Officer paying attention to trivial things in a person, but influence the interpretation and perception of other trivial things later in time? - ANSWER hallow effect
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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? - ANSWER probable cause
How many people are required for a jury in a jury trial? - ANSWER 12
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? - ANSWER investigatory detention
What is the minimum amount of photos that may be used in a photo array in the State of Pennsylvania?
What is the acronym for the following actions?: Recognize, Awareness, Position, and Pacify. - ANSWER rapp
In order for a person to be subjected to police custody or involuntary commitment, what must a Police Officer first show? - ANSWER danger to self or others
When should a Police Officer "Mirandize" someone? - ANSWER custody and interrogation
When should a Police Officer obtain a search warrant? - ANSWER always
What must be present for a rape charge to be made? - ANSWER penetration
What should a Police Officer do when tending to a large crowd? - ANSWER walk along outside
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What 18 Pa.C.S. statute would shady activity in a business be an example of? - ANSWER forgery
What type of crash applies to a girl who spilled her soda and inevitably injured herself behind the wheel without hitting anyone or anything? - ANSWER reportable non collision
What type of crash applies to a car accident where a car is towed and a death is involved? - ANSWER reportable non collision
How should a Police Officer arrest an individual while in an open field? - ANSWER laying down with palms up
When commencing a closing argument, when does the prosecutor speak? - ANSWER start and end
What term applies to the number of jurors called upon? - ANSWER vio dier
As a Police Officer, you are called to a bar fight in progress where 2 men are fist fighting. Police Officers do not wait for back up. What do they not use? - ANSWER deadly force
When a Police Officer takes a juvenile back to their police station, what is the proper protocol for processing the child? - ANSWER constant supervision
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? - ANSWER find district attorney
How should a Police Officer take a suspect to the ground when they are pursuing them from behind? - ANSWER push them
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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? - ANSWER stop on reasonable suspicion
What is the best way for a Police Officer to prepare for court? - ANSWER field notes
What should a Police Officer do if they write in the wrong address of someone in their field notes? - ANSWER cross out and initial
What term is defined as "impairment of physical condition or substantial pain?" - ANSWER bodily injury
What term is defined as "a driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others?" - ANSWER reckless driving
What term is defined as "an instrument used with the intent to use criminally?" - ANSWER instrument of crime
Which wrist should a Police Officer handcuff first when arresting someone? - ANSWER right wrist
What term is defined as "bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of which causes serious permanent disfigurement or impairment?" - ANSWER serious bodily injury
What Pennsylvania State Supreme Court case determined that a nervous suspect does not equal reasonable suspicion? - ANSWER commonwealth v. grey
What type of warrant must include time, date, description of property seized, and the description of person or place being seized? - ANSWER search warrant
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What would be a situation where a Police Officer tells a person they are not free to leave, but at the same time, they are not in official Police custody? - ANSWER investigatory detention
What is an instance where a Police Officer stops to speak with someone spontaneously? - ANSWER mere encounter
What term is defined as "items that are in and of themselves illegal to own or possess?" - ANSWER contraband
What is the proper way for a Police Officer to handle a weapon or gun that they found on the scene? - ANSWER release to cover officer
What is the B.A.C. legal level for adults of drinking age in the State of Pennsylvania? - ANSWER.
What is the vehicle class for motorcycles in the State of Pennsylvania? - ANSWER m
What are Law Enforcement not permitted to do when responding to a call? - ANSWER damage property
What must the District Attorney or Court of Common Pleas sign before being conducted? - ANSWER search warrant
What is the act of attempting to get a child into a car or unoccupied structure? - ANSWER luring
What are weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger examples of? - ANSWER exigent circumstances
What should you always do before touching anything? - ANSWER photograph
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Totality of circumstances and the "reasonable person" test can determine? - ANSWER legality of arrest
Exigent circumstances, plain view, cars, smell, and feel are exceptions to? - ANSWER search warrant
What is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted? - ANSWER prima facie
What is granted from making an arrest on probable cause? - ANSWER search incident to arrest
What is the court review of all factors known to the officer at the time of the incident? - ANSWER totality of circumstances
What U.S. Supreme Court case made weapons reasonable suspicion, and that an officer can frisk for them only? - ANSWER terry vs ohio
