MCOLES Exam Prep | Complete Study
Guide | 2026/2027
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - correct answer-Take down the license plate and
notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing
and need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence.
Appropriate response? - correct answer-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - correct answer-Check
VIN through LEIN
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? -
correct answer-The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in
your vehicle
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards
you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns
and walks away. You should: - correct answer-Check the area, check what they
discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
, You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One
person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the
hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at
the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response? -
correct answer-Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further
contamination
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene
where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag
the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the incident you
shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your
patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be? - correct
answer-Shotgun
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5
mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see
the driver has a BAC of .06. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You
should take which of the following courses of action? - correct answer-Write a
speeding ticket
While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the
description of a vehicle involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy
front end damage. You want to investigate further so you should do which of the
following? - correct answer-Leave your partner behind to guard the vehicle and
seek a search warrant.
You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle.
Ambulance has transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd
forms around the scene. Traffic is backed up for miles. After positioning your
vehicle, how do you proceed? - correct answer-Control the crowd at the scene,
prevent further contamination
Guide | 2026/2027
While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the
proper way to investigate? - correct answer-Take down the license plate and
notify dispatch
Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. Neighbor says they are arguing
and need police. Receive update saying caller heard gunshots from residence.
Appropriate response? - correct answer-Go to door, announce presence and wait
Best way to determine stolen vehicle that is not moving - correct answer-Check
VIN through LEIN
When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? -
correct answer-The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in
your vehicle
While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards
you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then turns
and walks away. You should: - correct answer-Check the area, check what they
discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
, You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One
person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the
hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at
the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response? -
correct answer-Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further
contamination
You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene
where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag
the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the incident you
shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your
patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be? - correct
answer-Shotgun
At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5
mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see
the driver has a BAC of .06. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You
should take which of the following courses of action? - correct answer-Write a
speeding ticket
While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the
description of a vehicle involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy
front end damage. You want to investigate further so you should do which of the
following? - correct answer-Leave your partner behind to guard the vehicle and
seek a search warrant.
You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle.
Ambulance has transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd
forms around the scene. Traffic is backed up for miles. After positioning your
vehicle, how do you proceed? - correct answer-Control the crowd at the scene,
prevent further contamination
