MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
RATED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE!!
preponderance of the evidence - 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) - Answer- Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - Answer- 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 - 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 - Answer- remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to
keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - Answer- gives reasonable suspicion
to further investigate
obstruction of identification
,Maryland v. Wilson - Answer- Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle
(usually for officer safety)
felony stop - 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- police departments are required to record racial profiling
stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - 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 - Answer- cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant
force options - Answer- officer presence
verbal control
, pressure points
joint manipulation
restraint techniques
stunning techniques
punch, kick, strikes
takedowns
OC spray; less-lethal; impact weapons
Taser
canine
firearms
reactionary gap - Answer- 4-6 foot distance from suspect
types of suspects - Answer- totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
tactical considerations when handcuffing - Answer- approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application
handcuffing - Answer- proper fit: can pinch fingers in between cuff
double lock when appropriate and SAFE to do so
control wrist and thumb - twist outward; make sure both thumbs are together
basic principles to arrest - Answer- give dignity and respect
avoid arguing
avoid threatening comments
*take suspect outside of their house before arrest - don't want his children or wife see
him get arrested
follow through verbal commands - use force if compliance is not achieved
assault - Answer- THREATS to commit bodily harm or force against another
aggravated assault - Answer- Assault (+) one of the follow factors:
use of deadly weapon
conceals identity: hood, mask, robe
occurs in the public/public property or space
- sports or entertainment arenas; convention halls; shelters
RATED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE!!
preponderance of the evidence - 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) - Answer- Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - Answer- 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 - 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 - Answer- remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to
keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - Answer- gives reasonable suspicion
to further investigate
obstruction of identification
,Maryland v. Wilson - Answer- Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle
(usually for officer safety)
felony stop - 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- police departments are required to record racial profiling
stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - 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 - Answer- cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant
force options - Answer- officer presence
verbal control
, pressure points
joint manipulation
restraint techniques
stunning techniques
punch, kick, strikes
takedowns
OC spray; less-lethal; impact weapons
Taser
canine
firearms
reactionary gap - Answer- 4-6 foot distance from suspect
types of suspects - Answer- totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
tactical considerations when handcuffing - Answer- approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application
handcuffing - Answer- proper fit: can pinch fingers in between cuff
double lock when appropriate and SAFE to do so
control wrist and thumb - twist outward; make sure both thumbs are together
basic principles to arrest - Answer- give dignity and respect
avoid arguing
avoid threatening comments
*take suspect outside of their house before arrest - don't want his children or wife see
him get arrested
follow through verbal commands - use force if compliance is not achieved
assault - Answer- THREATS to commit bodily harm or force against another
aggravated assault - Answer- Assault (+) one of the follow factors:
use of deadly weapon
conceals identity: hood, mask, robe
occurs in the public/public property or space
- sports or entertainment arenas; convention halls; shelters
