MPOETC TEST 1 Questions with Correct Solutions

Academy mission - Technical competency required to preform the duties of a police officer 3 main skills for success - Learning skills Study skills Test taking skills Learning skills - - listen actively —- mindset —- preparation —- anticipate what the instructor is going to say next - participate —- exchange ideas —- share your experiences —- ask questions -organization —- clarity -posture —- maintain eye contact - take notes —- 80% of what you don't write down you lose - think critically —- open minded —- evaluate the creditably of the source. Characteristics of learning - - Understanding the information - Retaining the information 6 ways to retain information - 1. Picture/seeing 2. Listening 3. Writing 4. Reading 5. Review 6. Teaching Where do we get the authority to do our jobs? - - Title 18 crimes code - Case Law As police we do not - - Punish the violator - Dismiss charges - Find the person guilty Federal civil rights act of 1871 - Section 1983 - allows police to be sued civilly but not criminally Civil actions may be instituted for violations of what rights - 1. Life 2. Freedom 3. Dignity 4. Health Common civil cases for police officers - 1. Excessive use of force 2. Unlawful restraint or arrest 3. False imprisonment 4. Failure to protect 5. Unlawful search and seizure