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MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST
Questions And Correct Answers
preponderance of the evidence - correct-answer -A requirement that more than
50% of the evidence points to something
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch (before stopping) - correct-answer -
Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - correct-answer -10-15 feet from the
vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
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Officer approach during vehicle stop - correct-answer -shine spotlight look into
mirrors (NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
shut door quietly
keep weapon hand free
approach rear; into back seats first - use flashlight if needed
avoid the "fatal funnel" DO NOT walk in between the stopped vehicle and squad
car
Monitor subjects behavior - WATCH THE HANDS
May approach the drivers side or passenger side window --- when approaching
passenger side: walk around the back of squad car - don't go in front of spotlight
when walking back to squad car - correct-answer -remain vigilant; look back over
shoulder to keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - correct-answer -gives
reasonable suspicion to further investigate
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obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson - correct-answer -Police can order passengers in and out of a
vehicle (usually for officer safety)
felony stop - correct-answer -armed robbery; stolen vehicle; vehicle pursuit, etc.
Get back up, notify dispatch, get out of squad car quickly, weapon drawn, give
very specific commands with loud authority
Have suspect turn off ignition
Command one suspect out of vehicle at a time
***have all occupants exit through the SAME door
Arrest
racial profiling - correct-answer -targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime
based on the individuals race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
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Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212 - correct-answer -police departments are required to record
racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - correct-answer -a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts
to make a lawful arrest because of resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the
use of any force which he reasonably believes to be necessary to effect the arrest
and any force which he reasonably believes to be necessary to defend himself or
another while making the arrest
levels of resistance - correct-answer -cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active
resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST
Questions And Correct Answers
preponderance of the evidence - correct-answer -A requirement that more than
50% of the evidence points to something
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch (before stopping) - correct-answer -
Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - correct-answer -10-15 feet from the
vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
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Officer approach during vehicle stop - correct-answer -shine spotlight look into
mirrors (NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
shut door quietly
keep weapon hand free
approach rear; into back seats first - use flashlight if needed
avoid the "fatal funnel" DO NOT walk in between the stopped vehicle and squad
car
Monitor subjects behavior - WATCH THE HANDS
May approach the drivers side or passenger side window --- when approaching
passenger side: walk around the back of squad car - don't go in front of spotlight
when walking back to squad car - correct-answer -remain vigilant; look back over
shoulder to keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - correct-answer -gives
reasonable suspicion to further investigate
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obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson - correct-answer -Police can order passengers in and out of a
vehicle (usually for officer safety)
felony stop - correct-answer -armed robbery; stolen vehicle; vehicle pursuit, etc.
Get back up, notify dispatch, get out of squad car quickly, weapon drawn, give
very specific commands with loud authority
Have suspect turn off ignition
Command one suspect out of vehicle at a time
***have all occupants exit through the SAME door
Arrest
racial profiling - correct-answer -targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime
based on the individuals race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
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Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212 - correct-answer -police departments are required to record
racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - correct-answer -a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts
to make a lawful arrest because of resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the
use of any force which he reasonably believes to be necessary to effect the arrest
and any force which he reasonably believes to be necessary to defend himself or
another while making the arrest
levels of resistance - correct-answer -cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active
resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
