MPOETC Test 1 Question and answers rated A+
2023/2024
listen actively
applies to witnesses, victims, suspect statements. Listening to what they're saying, but
also watching body language.
participating when learning
increases your listening attentiveness, instructors will get to know you, enhances social
skills.
80% of what you learn
is lost within 2 weeks
critical thinking
reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe and do
critical thinker
open-minded, well informed, evaluates, is flexible, can explain and defend a reasonable
position, and draws conclusions when warranted.
MPOETC
Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission
Act 120
assignment of a certification # to a qualified police officer after successful completion of
a mandatory basic training course.
Act 120 Certification is good for
2 years
Decertification- disqualifying criminal offense
Misdemeanor offense with a grading of 2 or higher
Any felony
An offense that can impose a sentence of 1 year or more
Police Officer qualifications
18 yrs or older
high school diploma/GED
background check
Physical and psych cleared
Renewal of Act 120 Cert.
Have to do mandatory inservice hours (12) each year --- CPR, first aid
Qualify with firearm
Be physically and psychologically sound
Systems of order maintainence
values, morals, beliefs
Tools available to protect from conflict
PA crimes code - title 18
PA rules of criminal court
Statutory provisions
Case Law
Power
, police doctrine that all governments can coerce human behavior
-- Federal, State, County/Municipal
Role of Police as Gatekeepers
The people being put into the system are by the police
Deterrence theory
philosophy of criminal justice arising from the notion that crime results from a rational
calculation of its costs and benefits
Goals of Deterrence
investigate and accuse properly, protect life and property, and to rehabilitate. NOT
Punish!
General Detterence Theoroy
Done to one person, so that the rest of society learns from it.
-- I touch the hot cookie pan and burn my hand ... everyone else learns not to touch the
hot cookie pan.
specific deterrence
specific to offender - won't do it again
--I touched the hot cookie pan and now I have to wear mittens.
marginal deterrence
where do we set the punishment?
jail v. a fine
restrictive deterrence
increasing police presence in a "hot spot"
absolute deterrence
decreasing police presence -- use of CCTV
80% of LE cases
involve public service.
20% of LE cases
include actual policing
Historical Development of Police
1. British Model - Sir Robert Peel -- watch systems
2. Industrialization - people moving into the city -- increased disorder
3. Development of federal and state agencies -- US Marshal/FBI/DEA
Emerging Trends of LE
CompStat, fingerprints, surveillance, forensics, less than lethal weapons
Coercive Force
Any action that produces fear to compel compliance, to deter action or to suspend
violator resistance.
4th and 8th amendment
Tennesse v. Garner
Graham v. Connor
Tennessee v. Garner
Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless
necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe
that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or
others.
2023/2024
listen actively
applies to witnesses, victims, suspect statements. Listening to what they're saying, but
also watching body language.
participating when learning
increases your listening attentiveness, instructors will get to know you, enhances social
skills.
80% of what you learn
is lost within 2 weeks
critical thinking
reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe and do
critical thinker
open-minded, well informed, evaluates, is flexible, can explain and defend a reasonable
position, and draws conclusions when warranted.
MPOETC
Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission
Act 120
assignment of a certification # to a qualified police officer after successful completion of
a mandatory basic training course.
Act 120 Certification is good for
2 years
Decertification- disqualifying criminal offense
Misdemeanor offense with a grading of 2 or higher
Any felony
An offense that can impose a sentence of 1 year or more
Police Officer qualifications
18 yrs or older
high school diploma/GED
background check
Physical and psych cleared
Renewal of Act 120 Cert.
Have to do mandatory inservice hours (12) each year --- CPR, first aid
Qualify with firearm
Be physically and psychologically sound
Systems of order maintainence
values, morals, beliefs
Tools available to protect from conflict
PA crimes code - title 18
PA rules of criminal court
Statutory provisions
Case Law
Power
, police doctrine that all governments can coerce human behavior
-- Federal, State, County/Municipal
Role of Police as Gatekeepers
The people being put into the system are by the police
Deterrence theory
philosophy of criminal justice arising from the notion that crime results from a rational
calculation of its costs and benefits
Goals of Deterrence
investigate and accuse properly, protect life and property, and to rehabilitate. NOT
Punish!
General Detterence Theoroy
Done to one person, so that the rest of society learns from it.
-- I touch the hot cookie pan and burn my hand ... everyone else learns not to touch the
hot cookie pan.
specific deterrence
specific to offender - won't do it again
--I touched the hot cookie pan and now I have to wear mittens.
marginal deterrence
where do we set the punishment?
jail v. a fine
restrictive deterrence
increasing police presence in a "hot spot"
absolute deterrence
decreasing police presence -- use of CCTV
80% of LE cases
involve public service.
20% of LE cases
include actual policing
Historical Development of Police
1. British Model - Sir Robert Peel -- watch systems
2. Industrialization - people moving into the city -- increased disorder
3. Development of federal and state agencies -- US Marshal/FBI/DEA
Emerging Trends of LE
CompStat, fingerprints, surveillance, forensics, less than lethal weapons
Coercive Force
Any action that produces fear to compel compliance, to deter action or to suspend
violator resistance.
4th and 8th amendment
Tennesse v. Garner
Graham v. Connor
Tennessee v. Garner
Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless
necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe
that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or
others.
