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REAL TESTS, REAL RESULTS!
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons outer clothing
for weapons only - Answer: Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - Answer: Must be read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which answer below
proves operation - Answer: All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - Answer: Go ahead and look quickly is
giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been committed
and the individual committed the crime - Answer: Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation - Answer: Red
rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - Answer: 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - Answer: Can give citation to passenger
16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - Answer: Demonstrate understanding.
Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence seized is ___ -
Answer: Reliable.
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,Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the courts -
Answer: Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - Answer: 14-18 years
old
Which answer below is a public way - Answer: Road with asphalt and painted lines.
Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - Answer: People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent contraband. You see
teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You touch his shoulder to stop and talk to
him. What best describes the interaction when you stop the individual - Answer: Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - Answer: Do I need an attorney
now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best describes his
behavior - Answer: Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary official -
Answer:
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - Answer: Did they tell them they
were a suspect?
16 year old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them - Answer: Not
more than 6 hours.
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, Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days - Answer: 30
days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be present. What is
true of them - Answer: Must be provided genuine opportunity to consult in private.
What statement about frisk is correct - Answer: Be able to articulate why you think they may be
armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - Answer: .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another warrant. He runs
and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is present - Answer: No legal
justification.
See a man you think may be selling drugs. What factor is not relevant to stopping - Answer:
Race
If stolen what item is enough to charge with a felony - Answer: $1250 gold watch
Responding to investigate shoplifting. Suspect fled with clothing description. You see a man
matching description. What can you do now - Answer: Conduct investigate stop.
Respond to investigate crash where total damage was 1200. How long for officer to report -
Answer: 15 days.
Working unfirmed foot patrol in park in known gang area. You ask kids about the shooting. Kids
talk back. What should officer do next - Answer: Thank them for their time.
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REAL TESTS, REAL RESULTS!
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons outer clothing
for weapons only - Answer: Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - Answer: Must be read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which answer below
proves operation - Answer: All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - Answer: Go ahead and look quickly is
giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been committed
and the individual committed the crime - Answer: Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation - Answer: Red
rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - Answer: 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - Answer: Can give citation to passenger
16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - Answer: Demonstrate understanding.
Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence seized is ___ -
Answer: Reliable.
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,Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the courts -
Answer: Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - Answer: 14-18 years
old
Which answer below is a public way - Answer: Road with asphalt and painted lines.
Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - Answer: People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent contraband. You see
teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You touch his shoulder to stop and talk to
him. What best describes the interaction when you stop the individual - Answer: Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - Answer: Do I need an attorney
now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best describes his
behavior - Answer: Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary official -
Answer:
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - Answer: Did they tell them they
were a suspect?
16 year old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them - Answer: Not
more than 6 hours.
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, Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days - Answer: 30
days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be present. What is
true of them - Answer: Must be provided genuine opportunity to consult in private.
What statement about frisk is correct - Answer: Be able to articulate why you think they may be
armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - Answer: .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another warrant. He runs
and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is present - Answer: No legal
justification.
See a man you think may be selling drugs. What factor is not relevant to stopping - Answer:
Race
If stolen what item is enough to charge with a felony - Answer: $1250 gold watch
Responding to investigate shoplifting. Suspect fled with clothing description. You see a man
matching description. What can you do now - Answer: Conduct investigate stop.
Respond to investigate crash where total damage was 1200. How long for officer to report -
Answer: 15 days.
Working unfirmed foot patrol in park in known gang area. You ask kids about the shooting. Kids
talk back. What should officer do next - Answer: Thank them for their time.
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