EXAM COVERAGE - MCOLES State Licensing Exam
The MCOLES State Licensing Exam, administered by the Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), evaluates
the knowledge and skills required for entry-level law enforcement
officers in Michigan. The exam assesses competency in criminal law,
constitutional law, and legal procedures, including search and
seizure, arrest protocols, and use of force standards.
Key topics include patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, report
writing, and investigative techniques, as well as evidence handling
and courtroom testimony. Candidates are tested on emergency
,response, defensive tactics, and communication skills, including
interaction with diverse communities
You can arrest for the following offenses:
1) OWI
2) Fleeing and Eluding
3) Negligent homicide
4) No Operator's License
5) Reckless Driving
6) Hit & Run
7) Violation causing death
,When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or
contraband?
The beginning of your shift and when non-personell have been in
your vehicle
, While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a
jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to
investigate would be to do which of the following?
(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone
to return
(B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
(C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch