MCOLES Exam
Prepare for an interrogation of a suspect - ANS Advises suspect of Miranda warnings, if under
arrest. Takes the suspect to a location unfamiliar to him/her for the interrogation. Determines the
proper method of interrogation (e.g., based on educational, social,
criminal background, and personality characteristics of suspect).
Determines the necessity for advising a person of rights by considering - ANS (1) whether the
situation is custodial; (2) whether the suspect will be questioned.
Advises persons of constitutional rights by - ANS (1) reading rights to person, (2) asking person
if he/she understands rights, and (3) explaining rights to person, if necessary.
Asks suspect if he/she wants to waive his/her rights, if further questioning is required - ANS
True
Evaluates whether there is the need to re-advise the arrestee of the Miranda Warnings, if a
significant break occurs during questioning - ANS True
Explains to suspect his/her right to obtain an attorney by explaining that - ANS (1) the suspect
has the right to the presence of an attorney, (2) the suspect has the right to have an attorney
appointed if he/she cannot afford one, and (3) the officer cannot assist in selecting an attorney.
Explain the Nature of a Complaint to a Suspect - ANS a. Obtains information about the incident
by reading the report or talking to the complainant. b. Explains complaint to offender, answering
any appropriate questions
Conduct Interview of a Suspect. - ANS a. Establish rapport with suspects. b. Listen to the
suspect's complete statement without interrupting. c. Take notes and clarify details. d. Evaluate
body language and paralanguage. e. Process information to utilize in the interrogation approach
and/or theme.
Conduct Interrogation of a Suspect. - ANS a. Conducts interrogation of suspects using
appropriate interrogation techniques. b. Controls dialogue and challenges denials. c. Obtains
admission and/or confession when appropriate. d. Records exact statements of suspect
Record Statements of Suspects. - ANS a. Obtains written waiver of constitutional rights from
individuals making the confession/admission, if possible. b. Obtains written
confession/admission of events that occurred, asking suspects to be concise and include
names, dates, times, places, etc., if possible. c. Witnesses recording of confession/admission. d.
Handles the recorded confession/admission as evidence. e. Writes report concerning the
confession/admission given by suspect, using exact verbiage of the individual when possible
Prepare for an interrogation of a suspect - ANS Advises suspect of Miranda warnings, if under
arrest. Takes the suspect to a location unfamiliar to him/her for the interrogation. Determines the
proper method of interrogation (e.g., based on educational, social,
criminal background, and personality characteristics of suspect).
Determines the necessity for advising a person of rights by considering - ANS (1) whether the
situation is custodial; (2) whether the suspect will be questioned.
Advises persons of constitutional rights by - ANS (1) reading rights to person, (2) asking person
if he/she understands rights, and (3) explaining rights to person, if necessary.
Asks suspect if he/she wants to waive his/her rights, if further questioning is required - ANS
True
Evaluates whether there is the need to re-advise the arrestee of the Miranda Warnings, if a
significant break occurs during questioning - ANS True
Explains to suspect his/her right to obtain an attorney by explaining that - ANS (1) the suspect
has the right to the presence of an attorney, (2) the suspect has the right to have an attorney
appointed if he/she cannot afford one, and (3) the officer cannot assist in selecting an attorney.
Explain the Nature of a Complaint to a Suspect - ANS a. Obtains information about the incident
by reading the report or talking to the complainant. b. Explains complaint to offender, answering
any appropriate questions
Conduct Interview of a Suspect. - ANS a. Establish rapport with suspects. b. Listen to the
suspect's complete statement without interrupting. c. Take notes and clarify details. d. Evaluate
body language and paralanguage. e. Process information to utilize in the interrogation approach
and/or theme.
Conduct Interrogation of a Suspect. - ANS a. Conducts interrogation of suspects using
appropriate interrogation techniques. b. Controls dialogue and challenges denials. c. Obtains
admission and/or confession when appropriate. d. Records exact statements of suspect
Record Statements of Suspects. - ANS a. Obtains written waiver of constitutional rights from
individuals making the confession/admission, if possible. b. Obtains written
confession/admission of events that occurred, asking suspects to be concise and include
names, dates, times, places, etc., if possible. c. Witnesses recording of confession/admission. d.
Handles the recorded confession/admission as evidence. e. Writes report concerning the
confession/admission given by suspect, using exact verbiage of the individual when possible
