MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP

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MCOLES STATE LICENSING EXAM PREP

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband? - correct answer- The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in your vehicle

You can arrest for the following offenses: - correct answer- 1)

OWI 2) Fleeing and Eluding 3) Negligent homicide 4) No Operator's License 5) Reckless Driving 6) Hit & Run 7) Violation causing death

While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following?

(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return

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(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity

(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch - correct answer- (C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch

You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off. The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following?

(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response

(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house

(C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad - correct answer- (C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of movement

The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following?

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(A) Check VIN through LEIN (B) Check license plate through LEIN (C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN - correct answer- (A) Check VIN through LEIN

While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts

something in dumpster, then turns and walks away. You should:

(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect

(B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup

(C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation - correct answer- (C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation

You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for

• miles and people are walking through debris at the scene.

After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?

(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene 3 / 4

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(B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate

(C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth - correct answer- (C) Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination

You are assigned to observe the sight of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?

(A) Shotgun (B) Nightstick (C) Handgun - correct answer- A; Shotgun

At the scene of an accident you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action?

(A) Write a speeding ticket

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