MPTC Lynnfield 2nd ROC Final Exam-
Patrol Procedures UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which Line below best describes under-steering? - CORRECT ANSWER -Occurs when a
vehicle 'plows' straight without turning because front wheels are sliding.
What is the most effective way for officers to gain valuable time needed for defensive driving to
minimize their risk of being in a motor vehicle crash? - CORRECT ANSWER -reduce
patrol car speed
Officer Smith is responding to an "officer down" call and driving his patrol car with all
emergency (lights and siren) turned on. What must Officer Smith do to be exempt from certain
motor vehicle laws when responding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Officer Smith must do all
of the above to be exempt from certain motor vehicle laws when responding.
Which United States Supreme Court decision created the objective reasonableness standard
when using force? - CORRECT ANSWER -Graham v. Connor
To stop a resisting suspect, you use stream OC spray. To ensure the OC spray works effectively,
what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Target suspect's nose, eyes and forehead.
Which answer below about OC spray is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Exposure to OC
spray can cause involuntary closing of the eyes
During an arrest, OC spray is used to stop a suspect from resisting. What must you do to care for
the suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Request immediate medical attention if the suspect
asks.
Positional asphyxia occurs when the body is positioned in a way that compromises the person's
airway or ability to breath. What should you do to prevent a handcuffed suspect from
, experiencing positional asphyxia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Police should do all the above
to prevent positional asphyxia.
What is the best practice for automobile patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of these
answers are good practices for automobile patrols
What is a good practice when conducting uniform patrol with your vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER -When conducting uniform patrol by car an officer should exit the patrol car to
conduct field interviews
What is a good practice for conducting uniform patrol on foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You should stand behind cover and listen to the surroundings
When searching hallways inside a building during an alarm call, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER -not pass any open doors or windows without clearing
What is a persons actions considered under the use of force model if they are under arrest and
they tighten their arms and try to pull away from you? - CORRECT ANSWER -Active
Resistant
When looking at the NFPA image, which color identifies a materials reactivity or explosiveness -
CORRECT ANSWER -yellow
The most critical factor for driving a patrol car safely is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Officer
attitude
There is a protest at city hall regarding police brutality. The protestors do have a permit on file.
To manage the crowd effectively you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Speak directly to
those being disruptive, remove specific criminal behavior with minimal intrusion, and use casual
conversation to gather information from crowd members.
Patrol Procedures UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which Line below best describes under-steering? - CORRECT ANSWER -Occurs when a
vehicle 'plows' straight without turning because front wheels are sliding.
What is the most effective way for officers to gain valuable time needed for defensive driving to
minimize their risk of being in a motor vehicle crash? - CORRECT ANSWER -reduce
patrol car speed
Officer Smith is responding to an "officer down" call and driving his patrol car with all
emergency (lights and siren) turned on. What must Officer Smith do to be exempt from certain
motor vehicle laws when responding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Officer Smith must do all
of the above to be exempt from certain motor vehicle laws when responding.
Which United States Supreme Court decision created the objective reasonableness standard
when using force? - CORRECT ANSWER -Graham v. Connor
To stop a resisting suspect, you use stream OC spray. To ensure the OC spray works effectively,
what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Target suspect's nose, eyes and forehead.
Which answer below about OC spray is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Exposure to OC
spray can cause involuntary closing of the eyes
During an arrest, OC spray is used to stop a suspect from resisting. What must you do to care for
the suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Request immediate medical attention if the suspect
asks.
Positional asphyxia occurs when the body is positioned in a way that compromises the person's
airway or ability to breath. What should you do to prevent a handcuffed suspect from
, experiencing positional asphyxia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Police should do all the above
to prevent positional asphyxia.
What is the best practice for automobile patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of these
answers are good practices for automobile patrols
What is a good practice when conducting uniform patrol with your vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER -When conducting uniform patrol by car an officer should exit the patrol car to
conduct field interviews
What is a good practice for conducting uniform patrol on foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You should stand behind cover and listen to the surroundings
When searching hallways inside a building during an alarm call, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER -not pass any open doors or windows without clearing
What is a persons actions considered under the use of force model if they are under arrest and
they tighten their arms and try to pull away from you? - CORRECT ANSWER -Active
Resistant
When looking at the NFPA image, which color identifies a materials reactivity or explosiveness -
CORRECT ANSWER -yellow
The most critical factor for driving a patrol car safely is: - CORRECT ANSWER -Officer
attitude
There is a protest at city hall regarding police brutality. The protestors do have a permit on file.
To manage the crowd effectively you should: - CORRECT ANSWER -Speak directly to
those being disruptive, remove specific criminal behavior with minimal intrusion, and use casual
conversation to gather information from crowd members.
