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1. preponderance A requirement that more than 50% of the evidence points to something
of the evidence
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
2. calling in a traf- Location (first)
fic stop info to License plate (repeat)
dispatch (before vehicle description
stopping) reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
3. position of pa- 10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
trol vehicle dur-
ing traffic stop offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
4. Officer approach shine spotlight look into mirrors (NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
during vehicle
stop 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
5. when walking remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect
back to squad car
6.
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police officer giv- gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
en fake name
during traffic obstruction of identification
stop
7. Maryland v. Wil- Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer safety)
son
8. felony stop 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
9. racial profiling 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
10. Traffic Stop Sta- police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
tistical Study
625 ILCS Mandatory participation
5/11-212
11. use of force a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts to make a lawful arrest because of
720 ILCS 5/7-5 resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the use of any force which he reasonably
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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
12. levels of resis- cooperative person
tance
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resis-
tance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant
13. force options 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
14. reactionary gap 4-6 foot distance from suspect
15. types of suspects totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
16.
MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST
frequently tested) and answers| already graded A+
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1. preponderance A requirement that more than 50% of the evidence points to something
of the evidence
This is the "burden of proof" in a CIVIL trial. More proof than not
2. calling in a traf- Location (first)
fic stop info to License plate (repeat)
dispatch (before vehicle description
stopping) reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle
3. position of pa- 10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
trol vehicle dur-
ing traffic stop offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block)
4. Officer approach shine spotlight look into mirrors (NEVER walk in front of spotlight)
during vehicle
stop 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
5. when walking remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect
back to squad car
6.
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police officer giv- gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
en fake name
during traffic obstruction of identification
stop
7. Maryland v. Wil- Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer safety)
son
8. felony stop 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
9. racial profiling 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
10. Traffic Stop Sta- police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
tistical Study
625 ILCS Mandatory participation
5/11-212
11. use of force a peace officer need not to retreat from efforts to make a lawful arrest because of
720 ILCS 5/7-5 resistance to the arrest. He is justified in the use of any force which he reasonably
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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
12. levels of resis- cooperative person
tance
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resis-
tance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant
13. force options 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
14. reactionary gap 4-6 foot distance from suspect
15. types of suspects totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative
16.
