Mpoetc study guide week 1 questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Powers and duties of commission.
- correct answer Administer program, academies, certification, training, standards, rules and regulations.
How many members in a commision
- correct answer 20 members
How long do the commission members have a term
- correct answer 3 years
Who oversees the commission
- correct answer Pa state police commissioner
What are the qualifications for MPOETC (ss 203.11)
- correct answer 18y/o, HS diploma, US citizen, no disqualifying convictions, pass physical, free of drugs
and alcohol, pass psychological exam, pass hearing and vision.
How long does certificate in last
- correct answer 2 years
How can certification be revoked
- correct answer Convicted of a crime, does not perform duties, Will not keep up with certifications, Is
caught cheating, Has physical or psychological issue
, Mandatory in service requirements
- correct answer Annual firearms training, first aid and CPR, annual academy training required by
MPOETC,
How many hours does MPOETC require per year when in service?
- correct answer 12 hours
What are the different systems in law-enforcement
- correct answer The value system, the morals system, the belief system
What is included in police work
- correct answer Pennsylvania crimes code title 18 of the consolidated statues, Pennsylvania rules of the
criminal court, Statutory provisions of laws of the commonwealth, case law, Authority outside of
jurisdiction described in the municipal police jurisdiction act
What is the role as police officers as gatekeepers
- correct answer From the elements of the criminal justice system police, court, and corrections, you
cannot get into the system unless you are arrested therefore from that advantage point the police can
be viewed as gatekeepers.
From our notes what were the authorities given to the police?
- correct answer Keep the peace, investigate criminal activity, detain and charge a person with a crime
until the person can be presented to a magistrate, arrest, to serve warrants and returns in court orders.
What is required in order to complete a search
- correct answer Subsequent To arrest
By a warrant
with consent
inventory
Exigent circumstances
Under the social control section describe crime suppression
- correct answer Reducing the opportunity for the commission of a crime and reducing the desire to
commit crime
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Powers and duties of commission.
- correct answer Administer program, academies, certification, training, standards, rules and regulations.
How many members in a commision
- correct answer 20 members
How long do the commission members have a term
- correct answer 3 years
Who oversees the commission
- correct answer Pa state police commissioner
What are the qualifications for MPOETC (ss 203.11)
- correct answer 18y/o, HS diploma, US citizen, no disqualifying convictions, pass physical, free of drugs
and alcohol, pass psychological exam, pass hearing and vision.
How long does certificate in last
- correct answer 2 years
How can certification be revoked
- correct answer Convicted of a crime, does not perform duties, Will not keep up with certifications, Is
caught cheating, Has physical or psychological issue
, Mandatory in service requirements
- correct answer Annual firearms training, first aid and CPR, annual academy training required by
MPOETC,
How many hours does MPOETC require per year when in service?
- correct answer 12 hours
What are the different systems in law-enforcement
- correct answer The value system, the morals system, the belief system
What is included in police work
- correct answer Pennsylvania crimes code title 18 of the consolidated statues, Pennsylvania rules of the
criminal court, Statutory provisions of laws of the commonwealth, case law, Authority outside of
jurisdiction described in the municipal police jurisdiction act
What is the role as police officers as gatekeepers
- correct answer From the elements of the criminal justice system police, court, and corrections, you
cannot get into the system unless you are arrested therefore from that advantage point the police can
be viewed as gatekeepers.
From our notes what were the authorities given to the police?
- correct answer Keep the peace, investigate criminal activity, detain and charge a person with a crime
until the person can be presented to a magistrate, arrest, to serve warrants and returns in court orders.
What is required in order to complete a search
- correct answer Subsequent To arrest
By a warrant
with consent
inventory
Exigent circumstances
Under the social control section describe crime suppression
- correct answer Reducing the opportunity for the commission of a crime and reducing the desire to
commit crime
