MN Post Test 2025
626.8475 - ANS -DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT
626.8475 DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT. - ANS -Regardless of tenure or rank, a
peace officer must intercede when:
(1) present and observing another peace officer using force in violation of section
609.066, subdivision 2, or otherwise beyond that which is objectively reasonable under
the circumstances; and
(2) physically or verbally able to do so.
(b) A peace officer who observes another employee or peace officer use force that
exceeds the degree of force permitted by law has the duty to report the incident in writing
within 24 hours to the chief law enforcement officer of the agency that employs the
reporting peace officer.
(c) A peace officer who breaches a duty established in this subdivision is subject to
discipline by the board under Minnesota Rules,
626.8455 TRAINING IN COMMUNITY POLICING. - ANS -Subdivision 1.Training course.
The board, in consultation with the Minnesota Institute of Community Policing, shall
prepare a training course to instruct peace officers in the techniques of community
policing. The course must include instruction on at least the following matters:
(1) techniques for expanding the training of peace officers to include problem-solving;
(2) techniques for organizing community members so that they are involved and trained
in community policing activities;
(3) techniques for relating to diverse communities; and
(4) techniques for relating to individuals with physical or mental limitations.
The course also must include training on child development issues to enable officers to
respond appropriately to perceived child protection situations. The board shall update
the training course periodically as it deems appropriate.
Subd. 2.Preservice training requirement.
An individual is not eligible to take the peace officer licensing examination after August
1, 1997, unless the individual has received the training described in subdivision 1.
§Subd. 3.Instructional materials.
The board shall provide to chief law enforcement officers instructional materials
patterned after the materials developed by the board under subdivision 1. These
materials must meet board requirements for continuing education credit.
Community Partnerships - ANS -Collaborative partnerships between the law
enforcement agency and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop
solutions to problems and increase trust in police
, Organizational Transformation - ANS -The alignment of organizational management,
structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and
proactive problem solving.
Problem Solving - ANS -The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic
examination of identified problems to develop and evaluate effective responses.
Define discretion - ANS -A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in his
position and exercise it within the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the
officer's determinations, and the officer will consider all surrounding circumstances in
determining whether any legal action shall be taken. Consistent and wise use of
discretion, based on professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good
relationships and retain the confidence of the public. There can be difficulty in choosing
between conflicting courses of action. It is important to remember that a timely word of
advice rather than arrest-- which may be correct in appropriate circumstances -- can be a
more effective means of achieving a desired end.
PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING - ANS -diagnosing and solving problems that are
increasing crime risks, usually in areas that are seeing comparatively high levels of crime
(e.g., "hot spots")
PROACTIVE POLICING - ANS -the theory and practice of employing criminals before
they commit a crime, thereby preventing crime from taking place in the first place. It is
one of the components of community policing, where police work with groups outside
the police department to respond to an emerging issue instead of responding after a
crime has occurred. In proactive policing, police and local communities work together to
identify concerns, reduce crime and the improved the relationship between law
enforcement and local communities.
Implicit Bias - ANS -Attitudes, prejudices, and judgments that we unconsciously hold
about people or groups
626.8451 - ANS -Culturally responsive approaches to dealing with victims and
perpetrators of violence
626.8457 - ANS -Standards of conduct for Law Enforcement Officers
PTSD - ANS -re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive
memories, flashbacks, or nightmares); 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the
event(s), or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and
3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat. These symptoms persist for at
least several weeks and cause significant impairment in functioning. Effective
psychological treatment exists.
626.8475 - ANS -DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT
626.8475 DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT. - ANS -Regardless of tenure or rank, a
peace officer must intercede when:
(1) present and observing another peace officer using force in violation of section
609.066, subdivision 2, or otherwise beyond that which is objectively reasonable under
the circumstances; and
(2) physically or verbally able to do so.
(b) A peace officer who observes another employee or peace officer use force that
exceeds the degree of force permitted by law has the duty to report the incident in writing
within 24 hours to the chief law enforcement officer of the agency that employs the
reporting peace officer.
(c) A peace officer who breaches a duty established in this subdivision is subject to
discipline by the board under Minnesota Rules,
626.8455 TRAINING IN COMMUNITY POLICING. - ANS -Subdivision 1.Training course.
The board, in consultation with the Minnesota Institute of Community Policing, shall
prepare a training course to instruct peace officers in the techniques of community
policing. The course must include instruction on at least the following matters:
(1) techniques for expanding the training of peace officers to include problem-solving;
(2) techniques for organizing community members so that they are involved and trained
in community policing activities;
(3) techniques for relating to diverse communities; and
(4) techniques for relating to individuals with physical or mental limitations.
The course also must include training on child development issues to enable officers to
respond appropriately to perceived child protection situations. The board shall update
the training course periodically as it deems appropriate.
Subd. 2.Preservice training requirement.
An individual is not eligible to take the peace officer licensing examination after August
1, 1997, unless the individual has received the training described in subdivision 1.
§Subd. 3.Instructional materials.
The board shall provide to chief law enforcement officers instructional materials
patterned after the materials developed by the board under subdivision 1. These
materials must meet board requirements for continuing education credit.
Community Partnerships - ANS -Collaborative partnerships between the law
enforcement agency and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop
solutions to problems and increase trust in police
, Organizational Transformation - ANS -The alignment of organizational management,
structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and
proactive problem solving.
Problem Solving - ANS -The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic
examination of identified problems to develop and evaluate effective responses.
Define discretion - ANS -A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in his
position and exercise it within the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the
officer's determinations, and the officer will consider all surrounding circumstances in
determining whether any legal action shall be taken. Consistent and wise use of
discretion, based on professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good
relationships and retain the confidence of the public. There can be difficulty in choosing
between conflicting courses of action. It is important to remember that a timely word of
advice rather than arrest-- which may be correct in appropriate circumstances -- can be a
more effective means of achieving a desired end.
PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING - ANS -diagnosing and solving problems that are
increasing crime risks, usually in areas that are seeing comparatively high levels of crime
(e.g., "hot spots")
PROACTIVE POLICING - ANS -the theory and practice of employing criminals before
they commit a crime, thereby preventing crime from taking place in the first place. It is
one of the components of community policing, where police work with groups outside
the police department to respond to an emerging issue instead of responding after a
crime has occurred. In proactive policing, police and local communities work together to
identify concerns, reduce crime and the improved the relationship between law
enforcement and local communities.
Implicit Bias - ANS -Attitudes, prejudices, and judgments that we unconsciously hold
about people or groups
626.8451 - ANS -Culturally responsive approaches to dealing with victims and
perpetrators of violence
626.8457 - ANS -Standards of conduct for Law Enforcement Officers
PTSD - ANS -re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive
memories, flashbacks, or nightmares); 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the
event(s), or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and
3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat. These symptoms persist for at
least several weeks and cause significant impairment in functioning. Effective
psychological treatment exists.
