2024 MPOETC ACT 120 Study Guide

2024 MPOETC ACT 120 Study Guide Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Already Passed!!!In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most judicial authority? - ANSWER✔✔ PA Supreme court

Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? - ANSWER✔✔ Federalist

In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid today in law enforcement? - ANSWER✔✔ Sir Robert Peel

The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found, collected, or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can be inadmissible in court. Which of the following statements regarding The Exclusionary Rule is NOT accurate? - ANSWER✔✔ a. The Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary hearings and/or collateral hearings.

Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER✔✔ Probable cause

Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? - ANSWER✔✔ Criminal Solicitation

Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents?

• ANSWER✔✔ Graham v. Conner, 1989

According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime? - ANSWER✔✔ Burglary

According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - ANSWER✔✔ Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - ANSWER✔✔ A woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher after she resisted his attempt to take her handbag containing $1.00 in change.

Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at the station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in court at a later time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to command Smith to appear in court? - ANSWER✔✔ Summons

Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - ANSWER✔✔ c. permanent disfigurement.

Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal communication? - ANSWER✔✔ a. Staring

• Crossed arms

• Clenched hands

• Leaning slightly forward

Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer should find out which of the following from the complainant? - ANSWER✔✔ Is the individual on medication and has he/she been taking it regularly?

Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even after Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe that his brother is kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry suffer? - ANSWER✔✔ Delusions

Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How should Smith proceed? - ANSWER✔✔ Smith should obtain identification from the person, including information concerning parents/guardians.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an operator of a school bus or school vehicle cannot drive, operate or be in physical control of such a vehicle if

they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: - ANSWER✔✔ 0.02 or

greater

Operation of any combination of vehicles with a weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross weight rating of the vehicle or the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds, requires which class of driver's license?

• ANSWER✔✔ Class A

According to Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, what is the maximum lawful speed limit on a rural road if there is not an official traffic

control device indicating the posted speed limit? - ANSWER✔✔ 55 miles per hour

According to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, Section 102, "to terminate by formal action of the department any license, registration or privilege issued or granted by the department" means which term? - ANSWER✔✔ Revoke

According to the Pennsylvania DUI Association, which of the following is not a part of the Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) battery? - ANSWER✔✔ Finger-to-Nose Test

You and your partner respond to a domestic violence call between a husband and wife. As the cover officer, which of the following is NOT your primary responsibility. - ANSWER✔✔ a. Decide when to make an arrest.

• Provide backup to your partner.

• Take responsibility for overall scene security.

• Use positioning to manage movement of people.

Officer Gilmore was transporting Smith to the police station for booking after Smith had been arrested, pursuant to a warrant, for sale and possession of heroin. Smith managed to escape while being led from the car to the building. Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER✔✔ a.Gilmore can shoot his gun to apprehend Smith because it would be justified as use of force in law enforcement.