MCLETC COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2025
complete questions and answers
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-
preponderance of the evidence
Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER- calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch
(before stopping)
10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block) - CORRECT ANSWER-
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Officer
approach during vehicle stop
remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect - CORRECT ANSWER- when
walking back to squad car
gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
obstruction of identification - CORRECT ANSWER- police officer given fake name during traffic
stop
Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer safety) - CORRECT
ANSWER- Maryland v. Wilson
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
,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 - CORRECT ANSWER- racial profiling
police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation - CORRECT ANSWER- Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5
cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant - CORRECT ANSWER- levels of resistance
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- force options
4-6 foot distance from suspect - CORRECT ANSWER- reactionary gap
totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative - CORRECT ANSWER- types of suspects
approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application - CORRECT ANSWER- tactical considerations when handcuffing
proper fit: can pinch fingers in between cuff
, give dignity and respect
avoid arguing
avoid threatening comments
*take suspect outside of their house before arrest - don't want his children or wife see him get
arrested
follow through verbal commands - use force if compliance is not achieved - CORRECT
ANSWER- basic principles to arrest
THREATS to commit bodily harm or force against another - CORRECT ANSWER- assault
Assault (+) one of the follow factors:
use of deadly weapon
conceals identity: hood, mask, robe
occurs in the public/public property or space
- sports or entertainment arenas; convention halls; shelters
against police, fire, ems, corrections
against mentally/physically handicap
against pregnant woman
against individual 60 yrs or older - CORRECT ANSWER- aggravated assault
causes bodily harm to an individual or makes physical contact of an insulting nature with an
individual - CORRECT ANSWER- Battery
battery (+) one of the aggravating factors or strangulation - CORRECT ANSWER- Aggravated
battery
use of a deadly weapon
conceals identity: mask, hood, robe, etc.
special people: police, Fire, EMS, corrections, pregnant, 60 yrs or older, mental disability
occurs in public way, public property, amusement areas, sports/entertainment arenas, domestic
shelters, convention halls - CORRECT ANSWER- Aggravating factors
modern day slavery
maintaining the labor or services of another through the use of force, fraud, or coercion (act by
use of force)
common types:
- sexual exploitation
- labor exploitation
- servile marriage (mail order brides)
the internet and online services; social media is the number one platform for buying and selling
women & children for sex - CORRECT ANSWER- human trafficking
complete questions and answers
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-
preponderance of the evidence
Location (first)
License plate (repeat)
vehicle description
reason for stop
number of occupants in vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER- calling in a traffic stop info to dispatch
(before stopping)
10-15 feet from the vehicle; 3 feet to the left
offset at a 45 degree angle (have protection behind engine block) - CORRECT ANSWER-
position of patrol vehicle during traffic stop
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Officer
approach during vehicle stop
remain vigilant; look back over shoulder to keep eye on suspect - CORRECT ANSWER- when
walking back to squad car
gives reasonable suspicion to further investigate
obstruction of identification - CORRECT ANSWER- police officer given fake name during traffic
stop
Police can order passengers in and out of a vehicle (usually for officer safety) - CORRECT
ANSWER- Maryland v. Wilson
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
,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 - CORRECT ANSWER- racial profiling
police departments are required to record racial profiling stats on ALL traffic stops
Mandatory participation - CORRECT ANSWER- Traffic Stop Statistical Study
625 ILCS 5/11-212
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- use of force
720 ILCS 5/7-5
cooperative person
passive resister (not following commands, but also not giving any active resistance)
active resister (tightening arms, fists)
aggressive assailant
deadly force assailant - CORRECT ANSWER- levels of resistance
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- force options
4-6 foot distance from suspect - CORRECT ANSWER- reactionary gap
totally cooperative
potentially uncooperative
totally uncooperative - CORRECT ANSWER- types of suspects
approach to conduct
control upon touch
speed in application - CORRECT ANSWER- tactical considerations when handcuffing
proper fit: can pinch fingers in between cuff
, give dignity and respect
avoid arguing
avoid threatening comments
*take suspect outside of their house before arrest - don't want his children or wife see him get
arrested
follow through verbal commands - use force if compliance is not achieved - CORRECT
ANSWER- basic principles to arrest
THREATS to commit bodily harm or force against another - CORRECT ANSWER- assault
Assault (+) one of the follow factors:
use of deadly weapon
conceals identity: hood, mask, robe
occurs in the public/public property or space
- sports or entertainment arenas; convention halls; shelters
against police, fire, ems, corrections
against mentally/physically handicap
against pregnant woman
against individual 60 yrs or older - CORRECT ANSWER- aggravated assault
causes bodily harm to an individual or makes physical contact of an insulting nature with an
individual - CORRECT ANSWER- Battery
battery (+) one of the aggravating factors or strangulation - CORRECT ANSWER- Aggravated
battery
use of a deadly weapon
conceals identity: mask, hood, robe, etc.
special people: police, Fire, EMS, corrections, pregnant, 60 yrs or older, mental disability
occurs in public way, public property, amusement areas, sports/entertainment arenas, domestic
shelters, convention halls - CORRECT ANSWER- Aggravating factors
modern day slavery
maintaining the labor or services of another through the use of force, fraud, or coercion (act by
use of force)
common types:
- sexual exploitation
- labor exploitation
- servile marriage (mail order brides)
the internet and online services; social media is the number one platform for buying and selling
women & children for sex - CORRECT ANSWER- human trafficking
