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MPOETC Act 120 Certification Exam Review: A Guide for Police Officers

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Prepare for the MPOETC Act 120 Certification Exam with this comprehensive review. Learn about legal statutes, police procedures, criminal justice concepts, and proper conduct, including search warrants, use of force, and courtroom testimony. This review provides a solid foundation for those preparing for the MPOETC Act 120 Certification Exam, covering essential legal and procedural knowledge.

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7th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER - right to trial in civil cases



A circumstance where two opposing forces create a situation of tension. It is a part
of everyday life and it takes many forms? - CORRECT ANSWER - conflict



a cop should never be complacent - CORRECT ANSWER - correct



A defense attorney approaches you, as a Police Officer, before a criminal trial. They
wish to speak to you about the case. You should politely decline to speak or take
what action for legal consultation? - CORRECT ANSWER - decline, do not ask
judge. find DA



a father complains that the mother of his kid wont let him see his child, as an
officer what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - tell him to contact his lawyer
and get a court hearing, its a civil matter.



A motorcycle should pull up to a solid white line, wait 3 seconds, and look both
ways before proceeding? - CORRECT ANSWER - incorrect



A person commits an attempt when, with intent to commit a specific crime, he
does any act which constitutes a SUBSTANTIAL STEP toward the commission of that
crime - CORRECT ANSWER - Criminal attempt

,a person punches a police officer, charged with? - CORRECT ANSWER -
aggravated assualt



a person signs a ticket on authorized signature like with a copyright symbol? -
CORRECT ANSWER - sovering citizen



A Police Officer is conducting a field interview when they notice someone approach
with a gun. For their safety, what type of encounter would they use to temporarily
secure the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - terry frisk and search for a WEAPON.



A Police Officer responds to a domestic disturbance for loud noise. Upon knocking
on the door, the Police Officer notices a powdered substance in baggies on the
table when the resident answers. If they do not get a warrant, what should the
Officer do? - CORRECT ANSWER - take immediately - plain view



A Police Officer should interview a child with the parents included when there is a
domestic situation at large? - CORRECT ANSWER - incorrect



A restaurant offers a gratuity to a Police Officer and foots the bill on the house.
What should the officer do? - CORRECT ANSWER - leave your fair share on the
table.



A temporary a-typical problem situation which the individual involved does not
have the immediate resources to resolve - CORRECT ANSWER - crisis



According to MPOETC, how many officers do you need to initiate a felony traffic
stop? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 officers

, According to Rule 541: Waiver of Preliminary Hearing, when can a defendant not
waiver their right to Prelim. Hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - defendant not
represented by council



Actions taken when a felony and a summary offense at a preliminary hearing are
held over in court? - CORRECT ANSWER - Held or dropped



aggravated assault - 2702 - CORRECT ANSWER - F1

Attempts to cause serious bodily injury, includes peace officers



amendment- constitutional right to bail and protection from cruel and unusual
punishment. - CORRECT ANSWER - 8th amendment



amendment- the constitutional right to life, liberty, property, and equal rights for
all - CORRECT ANSWER - 14th amendment



Any item used with intent to use criminally is considered a - CORRECT ANSWER -
instrument of crime



As a Police Officer, you are called to a bar fight in progress where 2 men are fist
fighting. Police Officers do not wait for back up. What do they not use? -
CORRECT ANSWER - deadly force



As a Police Officer, you are the first Law Enforcement Officer on a crime scene.
What is your first action? - CORRECT ANSWER - Witness contact information

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