MPTC Patrol Test Exam 1 Questions with Correct Solutions, A+

Ethics - rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. Integrity - firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic value. emotional intelligence - ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions effectively. Emotional intelligence has four levels: • Self-Awareness • Self-Management • Social Awareness • Relationship Management14 Personality - individual differences in thinking, feeling, and behaving. Leadership - •"Persuading other people to set aside, for a period of time, their individual concerns and to pursue a common goal that is important for the responsibilities and welfare of the group." • "The process of communication (verbal and non-verbal) that involves coaching, motivating or inspiring, directing or guiding, and supporting or counselling others." • "The ability to influence and mobilize individuals identified with specific skills to discuss and complete specific tasks to achieve results." self-management - the ability to manage your emotions and direct your behavior in a positive manner Self awareness - a full understanding of how emotions impact your ability to respond in any given situation relationship management - the ability to understand your emotions and emotions of others to interact effectively Social awareness - the ability to accurately identify emotions in other people Police officer duties - 1. Patrol assigned area(s) by vehicle or on foot. 2. Respond to criminal and non-criminal 911 calls. 3. Help citizens in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances. 4. Monitor and maintain a safe flow of motor vehicle traffic. 5. Provide security at specific locations and events. 6. Check buildings, stores and homes. 7. Investigate offenses, gather evidence and make arrests. 8. Interview suspects, witnesses, and victims. 9. Build and cultivate network of positive relationships with citizens. 10. Write reports for non-criminal and criminal events. What isnt protected under the 1st amendment - Obscenity Fighting words Threats Incendiary Speech What are the three types of crowds? - Event-based Public Demonstration Civil Disturbance What are the common tyoes of crowd dynamics - Personal Identity Social Identity Emotional contagion MGL 269 s. 1 - Group Disorder - It is unlawful for 5 or more people who are armed with dangerous weapons : or 10 or more people armed or not, to riotously or tumultuously assemble in a city or town MGL 41 s. 98 - Officers power to disperse an assembly - - chief and officers can break up a group of 3 or more persons and may enter a building to suppress a riot or breach of peace therein * It is per se unreasonable for officers to cross a threshold to effect a warrantless arrest absent exigency Four (4) key objectives of crime prevention - 1 Deter 2 Deny 3 Delay 4 Detect