MPOETC CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Police authority comes from? Correct Ans- the PA Constitution
Sir Robert Peel Correct Ans- English Legislature, First metropolitan PD
in 1829, Emphasized Community Policing
Pendelton Act Correct Ans- Civil service reform act, reform measure
that established the principle of federal employment on the basis of
open, competitive exams and created the Civil Service Commission
Political Era Correct Ans- 1840's to 1920's: the period when police
agencies were first established to provide law enforcement in the major
American cities. Lots of corruption and strong political ties.
Reform Era Correct Ans- President Roosevelt put civil service tests in
place for hiring.
Community Era Correct Ans- Community policing is a philosophy.
(involve people), Peels principals were put into play.
New Era Correct Ans- Post 9/11, strong community policing with
emphasis on ethics.
Ethics Correct Ans- Code of values
,Professionalism Correct Ans- Doing your job the way it is supposed to
be done
Public trust Correct Ans- The granting of public authority to a
government representative with the explicit requirement that authority
be exercised on behalf of the public
Community oriented philosophy Correct Ans- Policing based on the
concept that that police officers and citizens must work together to help
solve community problems related to crime, fear of crime and
neighborhood disorder.
Goals of the criminal justice system Correct Ans- due process
- protect people
Crime prevention
- deterrence
- incapacitation
- rehabilitation
Levels of courts Correct Ans- - Magisterial District Court
- Common Pleas Court
- Superior Court
- State Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court
,Branches of Criminal Justice Ststem Correct Ans- - Police
- Courts
- Corrections
1st Amendment Correct Ans- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press,
Assembly, and Petition
title 18 Correct Ans- crimes code, statutory law
Burdon of Proof at civil trial Correct Ans- Preponderance of the
evidence
Discharge of fire arm at LEO Correct Ans- Assault of a police officer
Minor sending nudes to another minor Correct Ans- Transmission of
sexually explicate image by a minor
4th Amendment Correct Ans- search and seizure
5th amendment Correct Ans- double jeopardy and self incrimination,
guarantees due process
6th amendment Correct Ans- Right to a speedy trial, right to fair jury,
right to attorney
, 8th amendment Correct Ans- No cruel and unusual punishment/bail
14th amendment Correct Ans- can't deprive anyone of life, liberty, or
property without due process
mens res Correct Ans- guilty mind
Actus Reus Correct Ans- guilty act
knowingly intent Correct Ans- know result could happen
reckless intent Correct Ans- disregard risk
negligents intent Correct Ans- unaware of risk
Defense against 1st degree murder Correct Ans- Voluntary intoxication
- if defense wins, it is 3rd degree murder
Minor tattoo and piercing Correct Ans- Parents must be present and give
consent
Duress Defense Correct Ans- someone is forced to commit a crime
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Police authority comes from? Correct Ans- the PA Constitution
Sir Robert Peel Correct Ans- English Legislature, First metropolitan PD
in 1829, Emphasized Community Policing
Pendelton Act Correct Ans- Civil service reform act, reform measure
that established the principle of federal employment on the basis of
open, competitive exams and created the Civil Service Commission
Political Era Correct Ans- 1840's to 1920's: the period when police
agencies were first established to provide law enforcement in the major
American cities. Lots of corruption and strong political ties.
Reform Era Correct Ans- President Roosevelt put civil service tests in
place for hiring.
Community Era Correct Ans- Community policing is a philosophy.
(involve people), Peels principals were put into play.
New Era Correct Ans- Post 9/11, strong community policing with
emphasis on ethics.
Ethics Correct Ans- Code of values
,Professionalism Correct Ans- Doing your job the way it is supposed to
be done
Public trust Correct Ans- The granting of public authority to a
government representative with the explicit requirement that authority
be exercised on behalf of the public
Community oriented philosophy Correct Ans- Policing based on the
concept that that police officers and citizens must work together to help
solve community problems related to crime, fear of crime and
neighborhood disorder.
Goals of the criminal justice system Correct Ans- due process
- protect people
Crime prevention
- deterrence
- incapacitation
- rehabilitation
Levels of courts Correct Ans- - Magisterial District Court
- Common Pleas Court
- Superior Court
- State Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court
,Branches of Criminal Justice Ststem Correct Ans- - Police
- Courts
- Corrections
1st Amendment Correct Ans- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press,
Assembly, and Petition
title 18 Correct Ans- crimes code, statutory law
Burdon of Proof at civil trial Correct Ans- Preponderance of the
evidence
Discharge of fire arm at LEO Correct Ans- Assault of a police officer
Minor sending nudes to another minor Correct Ans- Transmission of
sexually explicate image by a minor
4th Amendment Correct Ans- search and seizure
5th amendment Correct Ans- double jeopardy and self incrimination,
guarantees due process
6th amendment Correct Ans- Right to a speedy trial, right to fair jury,
right to attorney
, 8th amendment Correct Ans- No cruel and unusual punishment/bail
14th amendment Correct Ans- can't deprive anyone of life, liberty, or
property without due process
mens res Correct Ans- guilty mind
Actus Reus Correct Ans- guilty act
knowingly intent Correct Ans- know result could happen
reckless intent Correct Ans- disregard risk
negligents intent Correct Ans- unaware of risk
Defense against 1st degree murder Correct Ans- Voluntary intoxication
- if defense wins, it is 3rd degree murder
Minor tattoo and piercing Correct Ans- Parents must be present and give
consent
Duress Defense Correct Ans- someone is forced to commit a crime
