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A series of questions and answers related to law enforcement procedures, focusing on patrol scenarios, accident response, suspect handling, and emergency medical assistance. It covers topics such as vehicle searches, arrestable offenses, accident scene management, suspect interviews, and first aid techniques. The content is structured as a series of practical questions followed by their corresponding answers, providing a quick reference for law enforcement officers or students studying law enforcement practices. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, procedural correctness, and effective decision-making in various field situations. It also includes specific scenarios related to protests, hazardous material incidents, and prisoner transport, offering insights into the appropriate responses and protocols to follow. The document serves as a study guide or quick reference for law enforcement personnel.
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When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? - ansThe beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle You can arrest for the following offenses: - ans1) OWI
You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response? (A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene (B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate (C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth - ans(C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be? (A) Shotgun (B) Nightstick (C) Handgun - ansA; Shotgun At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action? (A) Write a speeding ticket (B) Write a careless driving ticket (C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving - ans(A) Write a speeding ticket While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the description of a vehicle involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy front end damage. You want to investigate further so you should do which of the following? (A) Enter the body shop during business hours and look closely at the vehicle while the shop is open to the public. (B) Call the owner of the shop and request permission to enter the shop to look at the vehicle. (C) Leave your partner behind to guar - ansC) Leave your partner behind to guard You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle. Ambulance has transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd forms around the scene. Traffic is backed up for miles. After positioning your vehicle, how do you proceed? - ansControl the crowd at the scene, prevent further contamination You are assigned to observe a protest. Several protesters surround a van, shake the van rapidly, and drag the driver out of the vehicle. One of the protesters is using a crowbar. You command the violent protesters to stop, but they don't comply. Which weapon of choice
You stop a motorcycle and realize he has no motorcycle endorsement. The appropriate course of action is? - ansArrest the cyclist for a misdemeanor. After interviewing a possible CSC suspect, you find out he is the victim's former husband. What do you do? - ansTreat the case as any other CSC You are investigating the theft of a jacket. You learn that the suspect has the jacket at his friend's house from whom he rents a room. You go to the house and explain the situation. You should do what next? - ansYou may enter the house with permission from friend, but you need a search warrant for the bedroom Refusal to be fingerprinted is a: - ans90 day Misdemeanor True or False. A person guilty of a misdemeanor must be fingerprinted within 48 hours - ansFalse. Must be fingerprinted within 72 hours When placing a tourniquet on a wounded person, you should place the tourniquet: (A) High and tight above the wound (B) Below the wound (C) On top of the wound - ans(A) High and tight above the wound You and your partner are under fire. What is the most appropriate course of action? - ansReturn fire and drag partner to cover You are taking fire while sitting inside your patrol vehicle. You should take cover in which manner: (A) Behind the bumper of your vehicle (B) Behind the engine block (dashboard) (C) Behind the door of your patrol vehicle - ans(B) Behind the engine block (dashboard) The best areas of cover on your patrol vehicle when taking fire are which of the following? (A) Engine Block, Tire rims, Bumper of patrol vehicle (B) Behind the doors of your patrol vehicle, near the A or B pillars of the vehicle, and your dashboard (C) Backseat of your patrol vehicle and behind assailant's vehicle bumper - ans(A) Engine Block, Tire rims, Bumper of patrol vehicle A person has glass stuck in their eye. How do you treat the victim? (A) Blindfold only the injured eye (B) Blindfold both eyes (C) Apply dorect pressure - ans(B) Blindfold both eyes Blindfolding both eyes helps to keep the victim's eyes from moving, preventing further injury. 5 Fundamentals of Marksmanship - ans(1) Stance (2) Grip (3) Trigger Control (3) Sight Alignment (4) Sight Picture
(5) Breathing What is the BEST way to treat a pneumothorax victim - ansCover the top of the wound with an air-tight seal (Cellophane) so no air gets in You have an arrest warrant for a suspect. You go to his home and discover no one is there. You receive a tip that he is staying at a friend's house. You got there to arrest him but the friend refuses to let you in. What can you lawfully do? Which of the following is the best answer? (A) You can enter the friend's home on the arrest warrant because it's valid anywhere in the state (B) You need a search warrant (C) You may enter on the tip you received. - ans(B) You need a search warrant While you observe a subject he advised you that he has information on someone who robbed a store in your jurisdiction the prior evening. Can you use him as an informant? Which answer is correct? (A) No, he cannot establish credibility (Answer if confidential informant) (B) No, he made the statement after an arrest (C) Yes, being a criminal does not stop him from being a witness. - ans(C) Yes, being a criminal does not stop him from being a witness. On the way to serving an arrest warrant, you realize the warrant has an error on it. What should you do? - ansReturn the warrant and have it corrected. Before submitting a request for an arrest warrant to the prosecutor, you should do which of the following: (A) Make sure the information is clear, concise, and accurate (B) Review the information with a judge or magistrate (C) Have someone from prosecutors officer go over the request with you to make sure the information is clear, concise, and accurate - ans(A) Make sure the information is clear, concise, and accurate While interviewing a child, you notice cigarette burns on his arm. Your first course of action should be to do which of the following: (A) Contact CPS (B) Contact the parents (C) Contact the juvenile courts - ans(A) Contact CPS You are sent to the local hospital regarding a possible sexual assault. At the scene you make contact with a doctor who states while performing a medical exam of a 12 year old girl, he discovered she has syphilis (STD). Your first response should be to do which of the following: (A) Remove her from home and place in protective custody (B) Investigate for possible CSC case (C) Do nothing, as syphilis is a medical condition - ans(B) Investigate for possible CSC case
(A) Wait for the light to turn green and chase the vehicle (B) Cautiously and slowly proceed through the red light, then pursue the vehicle (C) Let the vehicle go as it is only a civil infraction - ans(B) Cautiously and slowly proceed through the red light, then pursue the vehicle NOTE* There could be another question on the state test that may include information that there is "heavy traffic". If there is heavy traffic, and the answer is (C) — "Let them go". If the question doesn't say there's heavy traffic, then you will cautiously and slowly proceed through the red light, then pursue the vehicle. This question will definitely be on the state test. Most of our class answered the same for this. During a Felony stop, who has control over the suspect vehicle? (A) Primary Vehicle (B) Secondary Vehicle (C) Backup Unit - ans(A) Primary Vehicle 3 classifications of firearms ballistics are: (A) Potential, Kinetic, Forensic (B) Mechanical, DNA, Velocity (C) Internal, Externamal, Terminal - ans(C) Internal, External, Terminal The Coreolis Effect is the direct result of one of the following: (A) Rotation and curvature of the earth (B) How radars determine speed by the travel of sound frequency (C) The phenomenon of knowing less about something than one actually does - ans(A) Rotation and curvature of the earth Which scientific method do radars use to calculate the distance to an object? (A) The Coriolis Effect (B) The Doppler Effect (C) The Kruger Effect - ans(B) The Doppler Effect Rifling is the: (A) Spiral pattern of lands and grooves in the barrel of a firearm. Used for accuracy not for cleaning. (B) Proper and safe handling of the rifle (C) Proper and safe operation of the rifle - ans(A) Spiral pattern of lands and grooves in the barrel of a firearm. Used for accuracy not for cleaning. You're on patrol and you pull a vehicle over on a highway. You have no backup vehicles coming. What is the proper way to position your vehicle?
(A) Behind and offset to the left on an angle (B) Behind and offset to the right on an angle (C) Behind the vehicle and centered - ans(A) Behind and offset to the left on an angle The primary unit of a high risk traffic stop should position their vehicle: (A) Behind and offset to the left (B) Behind and offset to the right (C) Behind and offset to the left on an angle - ans(B) Behind and offset to the right The backup unit of a high risk stop should position their vehicle in which manner: (A) Behind and offset to the left (B) Behind and offset to the right (C) Behind and offset to the left on an angle - ans(A) Behind and offset to the left For a sexual assault victim, it is best to ask: (A) Direct questions (B) Indirect Questions (C) Open ended questions - ans(C) Open ended questions During an arrest, you observe white pills nearby. You should: - ansConfiscate and send to lab for further analysis What are the steps to interviewing a suspect? - ansEstablish rapport, listen, and take notes How do you conduct an interrogation of a suspect? - ansUse interrogation techniques, controls dialogue, and challenges denials A person loses their finger. What is the best way to preserve the finger? - ansWrap the finger and keep it cool. DO NOT PLACE IN WATER, DO NOT PUT THE FINGER ON ICE, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REATTACH. THESE WILL BE THE OTHER OPTIONS. THEY ARE NOT CORRECT!!! For a heat exhaustion victim, you should treat them best by: - ansKeeping them cool A person is impaled by a pipe through the leg. What is the best action to take? (A) Attempt to remove the pipe (B) Poor water over the leg to clean the wound (C) Immobilize the leg - ans(C) Immobilize the leg A dog begins attacking your partner while on scene. What do you do? - ansShoot the dog For a stroke victim, you should focus on: - ansMaintaining an open airway Graham v. Connor can be summarized as which of the following?
(A) Glass or Plastic Container (B) Cardboard or Styrofoam Container (C) Breathable Paper Bag - ans(A) Glass or Plastic Container With a wet shirt covered in fresh blood, before processing, you should always take what course of action first? (A) Package the shirt in a plastic bag as soon as possible to preserve evidentiary value of blood. (B) Place the shirt in between two strips of cardboard to keep the shirt dry. (C) Air-dry the shirt before packaging. - ans(C) Air-dry the shirt before packaging People v. Shankle - ansOFFICER ASKED DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE AND ASKED FOR ID. VOLUNTARY. Evidence was deemed admissible. People v. Freeman - ansOfficers UNLAWFULLY ORDERED THE DRIVER OUT OF A PARKED VEHICLE to obtain ID. Evidence of the crime was suppressed. Tre or False. Anonymous tips are admissible in court. - ansFalse. Anonymous tips are not admissible in court UNLESS further evidence or investigation can corroborate the information obtained through anonymous tip. A man runs into a gas station and knocks a woman to the ground after committing the armed robbery. Who do you tend to first? (A) Render aid to the woman on the ground (B) Pursue the man running out of the gas station (C) Notify dispatch of the man's direction of travel and call for backup - ans(A) Render aid to the woman on the ground Mapp v. Ohio - ansEVIDENCE ILLEGALY OBTAINED IS NOT ADMISSABLE IN TRIAL People v. Parham - ansMUST BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE REASON FOR STOP People v. Peebles - ansVEHICLE MAY BE STOPPED FOR REASONABLE SUSPICION, JUST AS PEOPLE CAN BE. Illinois v. Wardlow - ansUnprovoked flight from a high crime area is reasonable suspicion to stop and detain. What is the BEST method to pat down or frisk a person you believe to be armed and presently dangerous? (A) Swipe down the legs and outer garments of the waist, back, and shoulders (B) Pat and Feel for unknown items around the legs, waist, back, shoes, and groin areas (C) Briefly check the general areas of probable locations used for concealing evidence - ans(B) Pat and Feel for unknown items around the legs, waist, back, shoes, and groin areas Butler v. Detroit - ansQUALIFIED IMMUNITY AND EXCESSIVE FORCE You arrive on scene of an attempted Breaking and Entering. You spot a man matching the description given by dispatch, trying to pry open the back door of a bank with a crowbar. You arrest the man for B&E moments later. After handcuffing, double locking, and checking for
appropriate gaps in the handcuffs, you should take which course of action before placing him in the patrol vehicle? (A) Search the subject for weapons on his person and other fruits of the crime by looking into pockets, and othe - ans(A) Search the subject for weapons on his person and other fruits of the crime by looking into pockets, and other areas generally used for concealing evidence You are dispatched to investigate a shoplifting complaint by the Manager during business hours. You arrive on scene and spot a man matching the description given by dispatch. He exits the store with a backpack. You temporarily detain him, obtain consent to search the backpack, and find a bottle of liquor with a price tag reading $30.00. You should charge the man for which of the following? (A) Larceny in a Building (B) Retail Fraud 3rd Degree (C) Retail Fraud 2nd Degree - ans(B) Retail Fraud 3rd Degree You respond to a complaint of a suspicious man loitering near a playground in a suburban neighborhood. You spot a man who matches the description provided by dispatch. He appears normal, but is wearing a black sweatshirt on a 90° summer day, and seems agitated with you as you ask him general questions. You want to search the man's pockets for weapons or evidence of a potential crime. Are you allowed to do so at this time? (A) Yes. You have Reasonable Suspicion to believe that crime is afoot, a - ans(B) No. You do not have enough evidence to constitute Reasonable Suspicion in your investigation at this time. He is not under arrest, therefore you cannot search his pockets unless consent is given. Get consent to pat the man down before continuing your investigation. What are the appropriate positions to physically arrest a subject in? Choose the best answer. (A) Any position of your choice. As long as the handcuffs can be placed on the subject to secure them. There is no right or wrong position to handcuff an assailant in. (B) Standing and Kneeling. Prone is only allowed when attesting a dangerous person, but can be dangerous to persons at risk of positional asphyxia. (C) Prone, kneeling, and standing - ans(C) Prone, kneeling, standing Most important things to remember when handcuffing your prisoner - ansKeyhole up, double locked, and check for spacing You should apply handcuffs in which of the following manners? (A) Securely to the front, palms out (B) Securely to the rear, palms in (C) Securely to the rear, palms out - ans(C) Securely to the rear, palms out REMEMBER: This is for the MCOLES state licensing exam, and the answers for these flashcards are strictly based on the MCOLES objectives. Do not get confused on the state
True or False. When conducting an in-custody search, a subject may be cuffed or uncuffed. - ansTrue. A subject does not have to be handcuffed inside of a detention facility during an in- custody search. True or False. When a subject has been taken to lock-up and searched thoroughly a second time following their arrest, they should always remove all personal property before being booked. - ansTrue. True or False. Once in custody, following a second thorough search of a subject in lock-up, you have authority to search the contents of their purse, wallet, or item that could store weapons of any kind. - ansTrue. True or False. You do not have to inventory personal property or belongings of prisoners. - ansFalse. You must inventory personal property or belongings of prisoners. If you find a weapon or evidence of a crime during a search of your prisoner's purse for example, you should do which of the following? (A) Seize the weapon or evidence, tag it, and properly store it (B) Include the weapon in the inventory (C) Take the weapon and store it as safekeeping - ans(A) Seize the weapon or evidence, tag it, and properly store it A bullet recovered from a body can be classified as which type of evidence? (A) Known Evidence (B) Trace Evidence (C) Latent Evidence - ans(C) Latent Evidence True or False. Examination of an unloaded firearm can determine whether or not the firearm functions properly. - ansTrue. A search warrant is not required for a body cavity search under which circumstance: (A) The person to be searched is under sentence at a detention facility (B) The person is being searched by an officer of the same sex (C) Under no circumstances is a body cavity search allowed to be executed without a search warrant - ans(A) The person to be searched is under sentence at a detention facility You arrest a person for CCW. You obtain a loaded Glock 19 from their waistband during a search. You should NOT do which of the following? (A) Secure the weapon on your person or on the hood of your squad car while making the arrest (B) Unload the weapon immediately to render the weapon safe (C) Confiscate the weapon and label it properly as Evidence - ans(B) Unload the weapon immediately to render the weapon safe
William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim's Rights Act requires officers to do which of the following? (A) Detain all and any suspect of Domestic Violence (B) Advise victims of a reported crime within 24 hours of their rights to emergency and medical services, availability of victim's compensation benefits, addresses and phone number of prosecuting attorney, information on status of case, and rights pertaining to property taken (C) Advise victims of their Miranda Rights before answering questions - ans(B) Advise victims of a reported crime within 24 hours of their rights to emergency and medical services, availability of victim's compensation benefits, addresses and phone number of prosecuting attorney, information on status of case, and rights pertaining to property taken Civil issues include the following offenses: - ans• Divorce
(B) Back end (C) Exterior Rails - ans(A) Chamber end You can use deadly force in response to: (A) Passive Aggression (B) Active Agresssion (C) Deadly Force - ans(C) Deadly Force True or False. The maximum velocity of a rifle is 3,100 ft per second. - ansTrue. The 3 components of the rifle are: - ans1) Upper Receiver
(B) Photograph and then follow the prints (C) Stop and measure the footprints while notifying dispatch - ans(A) Determine the direction of travel, and follow the prints without ruining the evidence Prepare for patrol by - ans1) Reviewing info on criminal activity in the area
True or False. An in-court identification may be permissible. - ansTrue. True or False. A subject must always be provided counsel. - ansTrue. A man is arrested for suspected unarmed robbery. It would be most appropriate to take the suspect back to the crime scene for identification by the witness. True or False. - ansFalse. Never take the the suspect to the witness for identification. Take the witness to the suspect's location. Witness to suspect. NOT SUSPECT TO THE WITNESS. Write a report of a specific incident or occurrence that includes: - ans(a) A summary of the events (b) Observations made by the officer at the scene True or False. A suspect is allowed to have an attorney present during a Corporeal Lineup even if they have not been arraigned yet. - ansFalse. A suspect can only have an attorney present during a corporeal lineup if they have been arraigned first. When writing a report, you should use correct grammar, standard English, and proper sentence structure, which includes: - ans(a) Using active voice, first person, and past tense for documenting actions and observations of the officer In which manner should you appropriately conduct a show-up? Which of the following is correct? (A) Transport the suspect to the witness (B) Transport the witness to the suspect (C) Transport the suspect to your police station for the witness to identify - ans(B) Transport the witness to the suspect Think "WTS" Narratives read by those who were not at the scene of a crime that you responded to, should be: - ans(a) Factual, where no information is intentionally alrered When taking photographs at a crime scene for evidence, which photograph is NOT one of the mandatory 4 you should always take? (A) Overview (B) Shadow Cast (C) Midrange (D) Close-ups with and without a scale - ans(B) Shadow Cast Prepare a list of wanted persons or stolen vehicles by... - ansRecording and updating identifying information on person and vehicles from hotsheets and teletypes When tagging evidence for chain-of-custody, the 7 items needed are: - ans1) Description of Item
Which type of field sketch is NOT to scale? Field sketch or rough sketch? - ansRough sketch What should you include in a rough sketch? - ans1) Title