MPOETC ACT 120 CERTIFICATION Exam
2026|2027 Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
investigatory detention - Answer -What type of detention would a Police Officer use on a
suspected actor if that officer has developed reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has
been, is being, or will be committed?
6 - Answer -What is the minimum amount of photos that may be used in a photo array in the
State of Pennsylvania?
rapp - Answer -What is the acronym for the following actions?: Recognize, Awareness, Position,
and Pacify.
danger to self or others - Answer -In order for a person to be subjected to police custody or
involuntary commitment, what must a Police Officer first show?
custody and interrogation - Answer -When should a Police Officer "Mirandize" someone?
always - Answer -When should a Police Officer obtain a search warrant?
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,penetration - Answer -What must be present for a rape charge to be made?
walk along outside - Answer -What should a Police Officer do when tending to a large crowd?
forgery - Answer -What 18 Pa.C.S. statute would shady activity in a business be an example of?
reportable non collision - Answer -What type of crash applies to a girl who spilled her soda and
inevitably injured herself behind the wheel without hitting anyone or anything?
reportable non collision - Answer -What type of crash applies to a car accident where a car is
towed and a death is involved?
laying down with palms up - Answer -How should a Police Officer arrest an individual while in an
open field?
start and end - Answer -When commencing a closing argument, when does the prosecutor
speak?
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, vio dier - Answer -What term applies to the number of jurors called upon?
deadly force - Answer -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?
constant supervision - Answer -When a Police Officer takes a juvenile back to their police
station, what is the proper protocol for processing the child?
find district attorney - Answer -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?
push them - Answer -How should a Police Officer take a suspect to the ground when they are
pursuing them from behind?
pass in non adjacent lane - Answer -What should you do if emergency responders are passing
you on the road?
illinois v. gates - Answer -The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to the analyzing
totality of circumstances in determining probable cause?
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2026|2027 Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
investigatory detention - Answer -What type of detention would a Police Officer use on a
suspected actor if that officer has developed reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has
been, is being, or will be committed?
6 - Answer -What is the minimum amount of photos that may be used in a photo array in the
State of Pennsylvania?
rapp - Answer -What is the acronym for the following actions?: Recognize, Awareness, Position,
and Pacify.
danger to self or others - Answer -In order for a person to be subjected to police custody or
involuntary commitment, what must a Police Officer first show?
custody and interrogation - Answer -When should a Police Officer "Mirandize" someone?
always - Answer -When should a Police Officer obtain a search warrant?
1|Page
,penetration - Answer -What must be present for a rape charge to be made?
walk along outside - Answer -What should a Police Officer do when tending to a large crowd?
forgery - Answer -What 18 Pa.C.S. statute would shady activity in a business be an example of?
reportable non collision - Answer -What type of crash applies to a girl who spilled her soda and
inevitably injured herself behind the wheel without hitting anyone or anything?
reportable non collision - Answer -What type of crash applies to a car accident where a car is
towed and a death is involved?
laying down with palms up - Answer -How should a Police Officer arrest an individual while in an
open field?
start and end - Answer -When commencing a closing argument, when does the prosecutor
speak?
2|Page
, vio dier - Answer -What term applies to the number of jurors called upon?
deadly force - Answer -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?
constant supervision - Answer -When a Police Officer takes a juvenile back to their police
station, what is the proper protocol for processing the child?
find district attorney - Answer -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?
push them - Answer -How should a Police Officer take a suspect to the ground when they are
pursuing them from behind?
pass in non adjacent lane - Answer -What should you do if emergency responders are passing
you on the road?
illinois v. gates - Answer -The significance of what U.S. Supreme Court case led to the analyzing
totality of circumstances in determining probable cause?
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