MPOETC Cert Review 2024/2025 with Complete Solutions | Latest Version | 100% Pass

MPOETC Cert Review 2024/2025 with Complete Solutions | Latest Version | 100% Pass What are the four potential repercussions for conducting illegal searches or seizures? 1. Evidence may be excluded 2. Disciplinary action against police officers 3. Civil lawsuits against the department or officers 4. Criminal charges against the officers involved Which legal sources outline the authority of law enforcement to conduct searches and seizures? - United States Constitution - Pennsylvania Constitution - Judicial decisions (case law) - Legislative statutes - Rules of Criminal Procedure What does the 4th Amendment guarantee? 2 It ensures that individuals are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures of their personal belongings, homes, and papers. It mandates that no search warrant should be issued without probable cause, supported by an oath or affirmation, specifying the location to be searched and the items or individuals to be seized. Which four areas are safeguarded by the 4th Amendment? 1. Individuals 2. Residences 3. Documents 4. Personal effects In addition to "persons," what else is covered under the 4th Amendment’s protection of individuals? - Clothing worn - Bags being carried - Hair - Breath - Saliva 3 What does the term "houses" include under the 4th Amendment’s protection? - Private residences - Surrounding property (curtilage) - Hotel or motel rooms - Apartments - Guests staying overnight - Recorded voice within the home by law enforcement What is not included in the 4th Amendment’s protection of "houses"? - Property that has been abandoned - Areas occupied by squatters - Common areas in multi-unit buildings, like apartments or hotels Which types of "papers" are not covered under the 4th Amendment? - Emails and communications from chat rooms