Mpoetc stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1st Amendment (1791) - ANSWER-Freedom of speech, religion and press and the right to petition 2nd Amendment (1791) - ANSWER-Right to bear arms 3rd Amendment (1791) - ANSWER-The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner 4th Amendment (1791) - ANSWER-Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures 5th Amendment (1791) - ANSWER-Double jeopardy, can't incriminate yourself, due process 6th Amendment (1791 - ANSWER-The right to a speedy and public tr...

Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught later? - ANSWER-conspiracy When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the time on their body at which it was applied? - ANSWER-forehead What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy) - ANSWER-yellow What is the normal speed limit for an urban area? - ANSWER-35 mph What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer? - ANSWER-use lethal force What federal agency should you ...

Grading - ANSWER-The grading of the offense dictates whether a physical arrest can be made on scene, the actor is released and summoned, or an arrest warrant must be filed for prior to arrest Actor - ANSWER-Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an omission Elements of an offense - ANSWER-such conduct or such attendant circumstances or such a result of conduct as: 1-is included in the description of the forbidden conduct in the definition of the offense. 2-establishes the require...

conspiracy - ANSWER-Situation where two people agree to commit a crime and are caught later? forehead - ANSWER-When applying a tourniquet to someone, where should you write the time on their body at which it was applied? yellow - ANSWER-What color does a police officer work in? (Traffic Light Analogy) 35 mph - ANSWER-What is the normal speed limit for an urban area? use lethal force - ANSWER-What should you NOT do when someone robs a Police Officer? DEA - ANSWER-What federal agenc...

4 Learning Skills - ANSWER-Listen actively participate take notes think critically 6 Components to active listening - ANSWER-Mindset Preparation Organization Focus Clarify Posture ACT 120 - ANSWER-Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years. MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION - ANSWER-There are 20 members of training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three year terms POWERS AND DUTIES...

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 Where is police power and authority derived from? - ANSWER-Individual state constitutions Define social control - ANSWER-The enforcement of conformity by society upon its members, either by law or by social pressure What are the 4 consequences of misuse of poli...

Critical thinking - ANSWER-reaching conclusions based off of facts and evidence How many times a week do you study with a partner - ANSWER-At least one time What created MPOETC? - ANSWER-Act 120 of 1974 from the legislature; recognized the need for standardized training for Pennsylvania. What are a code of values? - ANSWER-Ethics Define police discretion - ANSWER-the right to choose and use good judgement. Professionalism - ANSWER-The quality of performing at a high level and cond...