MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP

When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? - Answer- The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle You can arrest for the following offenses: - Answer- 1) OWI 2) Fleeing and Eluding 3) Negligent homicide 4) No Operator's License 5) Reckless Driving 6) Hit & Run 7) Violation causing death While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following? (A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return (B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity (C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch - Answer- (C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following? (A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response (B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house (C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of movement - Answer- (C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of movement The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following? (A) Check VIN through LEIN (B) Check license plate through LEIN (C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN - Answer- (A) Check VIN through LEIN 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