MCLETC Comprehensive Test (2025) – Study Guide and Law Enforcement
Certification Revision Material
preponderance of the evidence - correct answer ✔✔A requirement that more than 50% of the
evidence points to something
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch (before stopping) - correct answer ✔✔Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - correct answer ✔✔10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3
feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
Officer approach during vehicle stop - correct answer ✔✔shine spotlight look into mirrors
(NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
shut door quietly
keep weapon hand free
approach rear; into back seats first - use flashlight if needed
,avoid the "fatal funnel" DO NOT walk in between the stopped vehicle and squad car
Monitor subjects behavior - WATCH THE HANDS
May approach the drivers side or passenger side window --- when approaching passenger side:
walk around the back of squad car - don't go in front of spotlight
when walking back to squad car - correct answer ✔✔remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to
keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - correct answer ✔✔gives reasonable suspicion
to further investigate
obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson - correct answer ✔✔Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle
(usually for officer safety)
felony stop - correct answer ✔✔armed robbery; stolen vehicle; vehicle pursuit, etc.
Get back up, notify dispatch, get out of squad car quickly, weapon drawn, give very specific
commands with loud authority
Have suspect turn off ignition
Command one suspect out of vehicle at a time
***have all occupants exit through the SAME door
,Arrest
racial profiling - correct answer ✔✔targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime based on the
individuals race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212 - correct answer ✔✔police departments are required to record racial
profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - correct answer ✔✔a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts to make a
lawful arrest because of resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the use of any force which he
reasonably believes to be necessary to effect the arrest and any force which he reasonably
believes to be necessary to defend himself or another while making the arrest
levels of resistance - correct answer ✔✔cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
, deadly force assailant
force options - correct answer ✔✔officer presence
verbal control
pressure points
joint manipulation
restraint techniques
stunning techniques
punch, kick, strikes
takedowns
OC spray; less-lethal; impact weapons
Taser
canine
firearms
reactionary gap - correct answer ✔✔4-6 foot distance from suspect
types of suspects - correct answer ✔✔totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
tactical considerations when handcuffing - correct answer ✔✔approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application
Certification Revision Material
preponderance of the evidence - correct answer ✔✔A requirement that more than 50% of the
evidence points to something
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch (before stopping) - correct answer ✔✔Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop - correct answer ✔✔10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3
feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
Officer approach during vehicle stop - correct answer ✔✔shine spotlight look into mirrors
(NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
shut door quietly
keep weapon hand free
approach rear; into back seats first - use flashlight if needed
,avoid the "fatal funnel" DO NOT walk in between the stopped vehicle and squad car
Monitor subjects behavior - WATCH THE HANDS
May approach the drivers side or passenger side window --- when approaching passenger side:
walk around the back of squad car - don't go in front of spotlight
when walking back to squad car - correct answer ✔✔remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to
keep eye on suspect
police officer given fake name during traffic stop - correct answer ✔✔gives reasonable suspicion
to further investigate
obstruction of identification
Maryland v. Wilson - correct answer ✔✔Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle
(usually for officer safety)
felony stop - correct answer ✔✔armed robbery; stolen vehicle; vehicle pursuit, etc.
Get back up, notify dispatch, get out of squad car quickly, weapon drawn, give very specific
commands with loud authority
Have suspect turn off ignition
Command one suspect out of vehicle at a time
***have all occupants exit through the SAME door
,Arrest
racial profiling - correct answer ✔✔targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime based on the
individuals race, ethnicity, religion or national origin
Discriminatory practice by law enforcement
Violating their 4th amendment
Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212 - correct answer ✔✔police departments are required to record racial
profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation
use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5 - correct answer ✔✔a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts to make a
lawful arrest because of resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the use of any force which he
reasonably believes to be necessary to effect the arrest and any force which he reasonably
believes to be necessary to defend himself or another while making the arrest
levels of resistance - correct answer ✔✔cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
, deadly force assailant
force options - correct answer ✔✔officer presence
verbal control
pressure points
joint manipulation
restraint techniques
stunning techniques
punch, kick, strikes
takedowns
OC spray; less-lethal; impact weapons
Taser
canine
firearms
reactionary gap - correct answer ✔✔4-6 foot distance from suspect
types of suspects - correct answer ✔✔totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
tactical considerations when handcuffing - correct answer ✔✔approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application
