MP BOLC LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
Who did General Washington appoint as the first Provost Marshal - ANSWER:
William Maroney
What are the 5 common policing strategies? - ANSWER: Broken Windows Theory
Community Oriented
Computer Statistics
Problem Oriented
Intelligence Led
What is the Broken Windows Theory? - ANSWER: Crime that is left unchecked will
gradually increase
What is the community oriented policy strategy? - ANSWER: Forges partnerships
within the community
What is the Computer Statistics Policing Strategy? - ANSWER: An analytical approach
using data and analysis
What is the Problem Oriented Policing Strategy? - ANSWER: Targeted on select
criminal problems
What is the Intellignece led policing strategy? - ANSWER: focuses on the sharing of
information at all levels and analysis of that information
What does AR 190-14 Cover? - ANSWER: The carrying of firearms and the use of
force for law enforcement personnel
What does SARA stand for? - ANSWER: Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
What type of policing is the SARA model most often used in? - ANSWER: Problem
Oriented
What does the "Scanning" Part of SARA mean? - ANSWER: Identifying and Prioritizing
Problems
What does the "Analysis" Part of SARA mean? - ANSWER: Researching what is known
about the problem
What does the "Response" Part of SARA mean? - ANSWER: Developing solutions to
bring about lasting reductions to the number of problems (ie: reducing crime)
What does the "Assessment" Part of SARA mean? - ANSWER: Evaluating the success
of the responses
, What are the four colors in the "Color Code" and what do they mean? - ANSWER:
WHITE = safe, secure surroundings
YELLOW = increased vigilance
ORANGE = high vigilance
RED = definite threats identified
What does "OODA" Loop stand for? - ANSWER: Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
What are the 10 fatal training errors? - ANSWER: Your Attitude
Tombstone Courage
Not Enough Rest
Bad Position/Failing to Adapt
Ignoring Danger signs
Failure to Watch hands
Complacency
Failure to train for the worst
No search/poor search
Dirty or Inoperative weapon
What is the first thing you should do when you arrive at a crime scene? - ANSWER:
Record your general observations about the crime scene:
- scan the scene
- look for victims/witnesses/subjects
- make contact with other patrols already on the scene
What does ALERTS stand for? - ANSWER: Army Law Enforcement Reporting &
Tracking System
What is an Interrogation? When is it used? - ANSWER: -A structured monologue
based discussion where CLOSED ENDED questions are asked.
-Used when guilt is certain
What is an Interview? When is it used? - ANSWER: -A non-structured dialogue based
discussion where OPEN ENDED questions are asked.
-when reasonable guilt is not necessarily known
Between an Interview and an Interrogation, which is more:
Accusatory?
Non-Accusatory? - ANSWER: Interview - non-accusatory
Interrogation - accusatory
What does IPC stand for? - ANSWER: Interpersonal Communication Skills
What are the elements of IPC skills? (7 of them) - ANSWER: Eye Contact
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