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MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST
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preponderance of the evidence
Ans: 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)
Ans: Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop
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Ans: 10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
Officer approach during vehicle stop
Ans: 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
Ans: remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop
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Ans: gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson
Ans: Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer
safety)
felony stop
Ans: 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
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Ans: targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime based on the individuals
race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212
Ans: police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL
traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5
Ans: 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
MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST
2025 complete questions (
frequently tested) and answers|
already graded A+ Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
preponderance of the evidence
Ans: 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)
Ans: Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop
, [2]
Ans: 10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
Officer approach during vehicle stop
Ans: 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
Ans: remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop
, [3]
Ans: gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson
Ans: Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer
safety)
felony stop
Ans: 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
, [4]
Ans: targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime based on the individuals
race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212
Ans: police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL
traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5
Ans: 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
