PA ACT 120 STUDY EXAM #1 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Where do police get there power from ? - (ANSWER)PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - (ANSWER)1. Reduce Opportunity
2. Reduce Desire
3. Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - (ANSWER)1. Laws Of Anglo Saxons
2. The Kings Court
3. Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - (ANSWER)The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - (ANSWER)1. Secure Public Respect
2. Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
3. Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - (ANSWER)19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - (ANSWER)20 %
What are the three components to commit crime ? - (ANSWER)1. Desire
2. Ability
3. Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - (ANSWER)Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use __________ Force - (ANSWER)Reasonable
, PA ACT 120 STUDY EXAM #1 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What was the Kansas City Project ? - (ANSWER)Found that traditional routine patrol in marked police
cars does not appear to affect the level of crime
Three Factors from the Evolution of American Policing - (ANSWER)1. Corruption & Brutality was
Common
2. Uniformed Police had visible presence
3. Changes In Technology
In the professional era, Police became more _________ from the public. - (ANSWER)Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - (ANSWER)1. Keep the peace
2. Investigate Criminal Activity
3. Detain
4. Arrest
5. Serve The Court
What are the Basic Powers from the state ? - (ANSWER)1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
4. Training
What three options do we have as police officers while using discretion ? - (ANSWER)1. Written Warning
2. Verbal Warning
3. Citation
According to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, police officers have immunity from Negligent behavior
but not... - (ANSWER)1. Gross Negligence
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Where do police get there power from ? - (ANSWER)PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - (ANSWER)1. Reduce Opportunity
2. Reduce Desire
3. Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - (ANSWER)1. Laws Of Anglo Saxons
2. The Kings Court
3. Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - (ANSWER)The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - (ANSWER)1. Secure Public Respect
2. Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
3. Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - (ANSWER)19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - (ANSWER)20 %
What are the three components to commit crime ? - (ANSWER)1. Desire
2. Ability
3. Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - (ANSWER)Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use __________ Force - (ANSWER)Reasonable
, PA ACT 120 STUDY EXAM #1 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WINTER 2026 | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What was the Kansas City Project ? - (ANSWER)Found that traditional routine patrol in marked police
cars does not appear to affect the level of crime
Three Factors from the Evolution of American Policing - (ANSWER)1. Corruption & Brutality was
Common
2. Uniformed Police had visible presence
3. Changes In Technology
In the professional era, Police became more _________ from the public. - (ANSWER)Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - (ANSWER)1. Keep the peace
2. Investigate Criminal Activity
3. Detain
4. Arrest
5. Serve The Court
What are the Basic Powers from the state ? - (ANSWER)1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
4. Training
What three options do we have as police officers while using discretion ? - (ANSWER)1. Written Warning
2. Verbal Warning
3. Citation
According to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, police officers have immunity from Negligent behavior
but not... - (ANSWER)1. Gross Negligence
