MPOETC ACT 120 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Glass fishbowl.
Answer: - In a law enforcement context, it means the public is always
watching our actions (& inactions) because of the nature of
authority.
◉ Social Contract Theory.
Answer: - Citizens give up certain rights to governments for
protection.
◉ Police Misconduct.
Answer: Inappropriate actions taken by police officers in connection
with their official duties.
◉ police corruption.
Answer: Infers there is police misconduct where police officers seek
personal gain, such as money or career advancement.
◉ POLICE SERVICES (DATABASES).
, Answer: NCIC- National Criminal Information Center
PaCIC- Pennsylvania Crime Intelligence Center
JNET- Pennsylvania Justice Network
◉ POLICE POWERS:.
Answer: Seizure
Search
Violation of Vehicle Code when necessary.
Fines
◉ WHAT POLICY IS LEAST LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PERSONAL
JUDGEMENT.
Answer: DEPT. POLICIES
◉ bell, book, and candle.
Answer: The Bell: Is your actions causing a "bell" or alarm to go off
within you?
The Book: Does it violate the law
The Candle: How will your actions be seen in the "light"?
EXAMINATION GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Glass fishbowl.
Answer: - In a law enforcement context, it means the public is always
watching our actions (& inactions) because of the nature of
authority.
◉ Social Contract Theory.
Answer: - Citizens give up certain rights to governments for
protection.
◉ Police Misconduct.
Answer: Inappropriate actions taken by police officers in connection
with their official duties.
◉ police corruption.
Answer: Infers there is police misconduct where police officers seek
personal gain, such as money or career advancement.
◉ POLICE SERVICES (DATABASES).
, Answer: NCIC- National Criminal Information Center
PaCIC- Pennsylvania Crime Intelligence Center
JNET- Pennsylvania Justice Network
◉ POLICE POWERS:.
Answer: Seizure
Search
Violation of Vehicle Code when necessary.
Fines
◉ WHAT POLICY IS LEAST LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PERSONAL
JUDGEMENT.
Answer: DEPT. POLICIES
◉ bell, book, and candle.
Answer: The Bell: Is your actions causing a "bell" or alarm to go off
within you?
The Book: Does it violate the law
The Candle: How will your actions be seen in the "light"?
