MCOLES State Licensing Exam Prep

Questions and Answers

When is the best time to search your patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband?

The beginning of your shift and when non-personnel have been in your vehicle

You can arrest for the following offenses: (Select all that apply)

No Operator's License (correct)

Violation Causing Death (correct)

Reckless Driving (correct)

Negligent Homicide (correct)

Fleeing and Eluding (correct)

OWI (correct)

Hit & Run (correct)

While on patrol, you discover a vehicle parked in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 with the motor running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following?

Take down license plate number and contact dispatch (correct)

Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity

Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return

You receive a report from dispatch of a possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following?

Verify with dispatch that you have the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of movement Signup and view all the answers

The best method of determining a stolen vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following?

Check VIN through LEIN Signup and view all the answers

While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store, you see someone walking towards you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in a dumpster, then turns and walks away. You should:

Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation Signup and view all the answers

You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at the scene. After positioning the vehicle, which action is your next response?

Control crowd at scene and prevent scene from further contamination Signup and view all the answers

You are assigned to observe the site of a protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with a crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?

Nightstick Signup and view all the answers

At the scene of an accident, you determine that one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of 0.06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action?

Write a speeding ticket Signup and view all the answers

While on patrol, you observe a vehicle parked in a body shop matching the description of a vehicle involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy front-end damage. You want to investigate further so you should do which of the following?

Leave your partner behind to guard the vehicle and seek a search warrant. Signup and view all the answers

You arrive as a first responder to a car accident involving a hazardous vehicle. The ambulance has transported injured individuals. One person has died and a crowd forms around the scene. Traffic is backed up for miles. After positioning your vehicle, how do you proceed?

Control the crowd at the scene, prevent further contamination Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patrol Vehicle Search

Conduct searches for weapons or contraband at the beginning of shifts and after non-personnel entry.

Arrestable Offenses

Recognized offenses for arrest include:
- Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
- Fleeing and Eluding
- Negligent Homicide
- No Operator's License
- Reckless Driving
- Hit & Run
- Violations causing death

Vehicle Investigation Procedure

The appropriate action upon discovering a suspicious parked vehicle is to take down the license plate and contact dispatch.

Domestic Dispute Response

In the event of a suspected domestic dispute with gunfire, verify with dispatch for the correct address and remain in the patrol car to observe for movement.

Stolen Vehicle Verification

The most effective method to confirm a stolen vehicle that is stationary is to check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through LEIN.

Patrol Observations

If a suspect discards an item upon seeing an officer, check the area and investigate the discarded item to assess if further action is warranted.

Accident Scene Protocol

Upon arriving first at an accident with fatalities, control the crowd at the scene to prevent contamination of evidence before addressing traffic.

Crowd Control During Protests

In cases of aggressive crowd behavior, officers may use a nightstick as their weapon when exiting the patrol vehicle to intervene.

DUI Situations

If a driver is only slightly over the speed limit and shows a BAC of 0.06%, issue a speeding ticket due to lack of OWI charge evidence.

Body Shop Investigation

For investigating a vehicle linked to a recent felony, leave a partner to guard the vehicle and seek a search warrant rather than entering the shop without permission.

Hazardous Vehicle Accident Incident

Control the crowd at the scene of a car accident involving hazardous materials to ensure safety and prevent contamination.

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Prepare for the MCOLES State Licensing Exam with these essential flashcards. Review critical concepts such as vehicle safety checks and arrestable offenses to ensure you're well-equipped for your exam. Test your knowledge and increase your confidence before the exam day!