2024 MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST ONE
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
WHAT POLICY IS LEAST LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PERSONAL JUDGEMENT -
CORRECT ANSWERS-DEPT. POLICIES
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-A code of values for our moral behavior, based
upon what is morally good or bad behavior.
6 Components to active listening - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mindset
Preparation
Organization
Focus
Clarify
Posture
ACT 120 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a
certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years.
WHEN DID MOST AMERICAN CITIES ESTABLISH POLICE DEPARTMENTS -
CORRECT ANSWERS-BETWEEN 1845-1880
Important Amendments: - CORRECT ANSWERS-18th- Prohibition
21st- Repealed Prohibition
Landmark Case Law: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Miranda V. Arizona (1966),
Terry V. Ohio (1968),
Tennessee V. Garner (1985)
Brady Cop- - CORRECT ANSWERS-An officer that is not credible and has their
integrity as an officer compromised, based on past decisions that were
untruthful.
Police Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decisions made ethically that apply to
law enforcement.
, Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Conduct, aims, or mark a profession.
To be considered professional is complimentary. High standard of
performance.
Discretion - CORRECT ANSWERS-The right to choose what should be done in
a particular situation; the quality of showing discernment or good judgement.
Glass fishbowl - CORRECT ANSWERS-- In a law enforcement context, it
means the public is always watching our actions (& inactions) because of the
nature of authority.
Social Contract Theory - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Citizens give up certain rights
to governments for protection.
Police Misconduct - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inappropriate actions taken by
police officers in connection with their official duties.
police corruption - CORRECT ANSWERS-Infers there is police misconduct
where police officers seek personal gain, such as money or career
advancement.
POLICE SERVICES (DATABASES) - CORRECT ANSWERS-NCIC- National
Criminal Information Center
PaCIC- Pennsylvania Crime Intelligence Center
JNET- Pennsylvania Justice Network
POLICE POWERS: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Seizure
Search
Violation of Vehicle Code when necessary.
Fines
MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION - CORRECT ANSWERS-There are 20 members
of training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three
year terms
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC - CORRECT ANSWERS-Administer Program,
Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and Regulations.
Defining Certification - CORRECT ANSWERS-assignment of a certification to a
police officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for two years.
Commission - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is MPOETC
Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWERS-is the commissioner of PSP (PA state
police)
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