MP BOLC UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE FULL
SOLUTION
●● Plain view
Answer: Officer must lawfully be in a place to observe the item.
ex. you are conducting a traffic stop upon approach you see narcotics or
drug paraphernalia in the back seat
●● Exigent Circumstances
Answer: A search warrant is not required when there is probable cause
but insufficient time to obtain the authorization b/c the delay to obtain
authorization would result in the removal, destruction or concealment of
evidence ; LE cannot create the exigent circumstances
●● Consent Searches
Answer: - given voluntarily (preferably in writing)
- given by a person who has control over the property
- given with a limited scope
,- withdrawn at any time during the search
- when consent is freely given ; coercion cannot be used to obtain
consent
●● Report Writing
Answer: Clear and concise ; chronological
●● Law Enforcement Reports (LER)
Answer: the primary product of LE and constitute the only permanent
record of activities that can have far reaching impact ; all LERs are
generated in ALERTS and automatically formatted in a memo style
●● NCIC Searches what
Answer: Searches everything
●● Does personal identifiable info (PII) need to be protected?
Answer: Yes it is one of our priorities
●● What should you do with someone who has a disability?
Answer: Mental - take additional time to clarify info, don't become
frustrated, use the individuals family members when applicable
, physical - adhere to standard LE practices but use common sense if
transportation is required, assist individuals if needed
●● When you are overseas what should you take into account?
Answer: cultural differences and become familiar with local SOPs
●● What should you use for abnormal behavior?
Answer: Stay calm and asses the situation - use IPC skills to deescalate
the situation ; call for backup if unsafe
●● What are the different types of patrols?
Answer: 1. Static (fixed) - surveillance of a specific area
2. Dismounted (foot) - access to limited visibility ares
3. Mounted (vehicle) - high-test degree of mobility
4. Bicycle - greater mobility than foot travel
5. MWD - use for narcotics, explosive detection or tracking persons
6. Boat and watercraft - repose capabilities for water locations
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE FULL
SOLUTION
●● Plain view
Answer: Officer must lawfully be in a place to observe the item.
ex. you are conducting a traffic stop upon approach you see narcotics or
drug paraphernalia in the back seat
●● Exigent Circumstances
Answer: A search warrant is not required when there is probable cause
but insufficient time to obtain the authorization b/c the delay to obtain
authorization would result in the removal, destruction or concealment of
evidence ; LE cannot create the exigent circumstances
●● Consent Searches
Answer: - given voluntarily (preferably in writing)
- given by a person who has control over the property
- given with a limited scope
,- withdrawn at any time during the search
- when consent is freely given ; coercion cannot be used to obtain
consent
●● Report Writing
Answer: Clear and concise ; chronological
●● Law Enforcement Reports (LER)
Answer: the primary product of LE and constitute the only permanent
record of activities that can have far reaching impact ; all LERs are
generated in ALERTS and automatically formatted in a memo style
●● NCIC Searches what
Answer: Searches everything
●● Does personal identifiable info (PII) need to be protected?
Answer: Yes it is one of our priorities
●● What should you do with someone who has a disability?
Answer: Mental - take additional time to clarify info, don't become
frustrated, use the individuals family members when applicable
, physical - adhere to standard LE practices but use common sense if
transportation is required, assist individuals if needed
●● When you are overseas what should you take into account?
Answer: cultural differences and become familiar with local SOPs
●● What should you use for abnormal behavior?
Answer: Stay calm and asses the situation - use IPC skills to deescalate
the situation ; call for backup if unsafe
●● What are the different types of patrols?
Answer: 1. Static (fixed) - surveillance of a specific area
2. Dismounted (foot) - access to limited visibility ares
3. Mounted (vehicle) - high-test degree of mobility
4. Bicycle - greater mobility than foot travel
5. MWD - use for narcotics, explosive detection or tracking persons
6. Boat and watercraft - repose capabilities for water locations
