MCOLES Test 2 Questions with Correct
Answers A+
What standard must be met to arrest and conduct a search? - ✔✔Probable cause (does not
include suspicion, rumor, anonymous tips, or radio runs).
What are the two prongs established in Terry v. Ohio (1968) for a frisk to be lawful? -
✔✔Reasonable suspicion a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.
Reasonable belief the person is armed and presently dangerous.
What must reasonable suspicion be based upon according to Terry v. Ohio - ✔✔Specific and
articulable facts (more than a hunch or subjective feeling).
Are officers obligated to tell individuals they can refuse or limit consent to search - ✔✔No
What is required for consent to be valid? - ✔✔Consent must be free and voluntarily given.
4th Amendment - ✔✔No arrant shall issue but upon probable cause
11 Exceptions to the Search Warrant Rule - ✔✔Exigent circumstances
Automobile exception
Search incident to arrest
, Border Search
Consent
Hot Pursuit
Plain view
Stop and frisk
Administrative search
Parole/probation
Abandoned property
Prior to making a custodial arrest on any person, - ✔✔An officer should have back-up present
whenever possible
When should a custodial arrest be made with backup present? - ✔✔Whenever possible
What should the cover officer do once the subject is handcuffed? - ✔✔Cover officer needs to be
aware of their surrounding area to protect contact officer while search is being conducted
What is the proper sequence after handcuffing a suspect? - ✔✔Handcuff, sweep small of back,
double lock, then search
When to make adjustments to the handcuffs, if necessary - ✔✔Make adjustments in a timely
manner, but only after pressing matters have been dealt with
Answers A+
What standard must be met to arrest and conduct a search? - ✔✔Probable cause (does not
include suspicion, rumor, anonymous tips, or radio runs).
What are the two prongs established in Terry v. Ohio (1968) for a frisk to be lawful? -
✔✔Reasonable suspicion a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.
Reasonable belief the person is armed and presently dangerous.
What must reasonable suspicion be based upon according to Terry v. Ohio - ✔✔Specific and
articulable facts (more than a hunch or subjective feeling).
Are officers obligated to tell individuals they can refuse or limit consent to search - ✔✔No
What is required for consent to be valid? - ✔✔Consent must be free and voluntarily given.
4th Amendment - ✔✔No arrant shall issue but upon probable cause
11 Exceptions to the Search Warrant Rule - ✔✔Exigent circumstances
Automobile exception
Search incident to arrest
, Border Search
Consent
Hot Pursuit
Plain view
Stop and frisk
Administrative search
Parole/probation
Abandoned property
Prior to making a custodial arrest on any person, - ✔✔An officer should have back-up present
whenever possible
When should a custodial arrest be made with backup present? - ✔✔Whenever possible
What should the cover officer do once the subject is handcuffed? - ✔✔Cover officer needs to be
aware of their surrounding area to protect contact officer while search is being conducted
What is the proper sequence after handcuffing a suspect? - ✔✔Handcuff, sweep small of back,
double lock, then search
When to make adjustments to the handcuffs, if necessary - ✔✔Make adjustments in a timely
manner, but only after pressing matters have been dealt with
