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What type of offense can an officer make an arrest for without witnessing it, based on probable cause?
What type of offense can an officer make an arrest for without witnessing it, based on probable cause?
- Felony offense (correct)
- Summary offense
- Driving under the influence
- Involuntary manslaughter
Which of the following is considered a summary offense that allows for arrest without witnessing?
Which of the following is considered a summary offense that allows for arrest without witnessing?
- Driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked
- Aggravated assault
- Terroristic threats
- Disorderly conduct (correct)
What must be present for an officer to be able to arrest someone for a violation of the motor vehicle code?
What must be present for an officer to be able to arrest someone for a violation of the motor vehicle code?
- Eye witness account
- Probable cause (correct)
- Signed warrant
- Suspicion
Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest for a crime against a family or household member?
Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest for a crime against a family or household member?
What power does an officer have when it comes to enforcing laws related to liquor or malt beverages?
What power does an officer have when it comes to enforcing laws related to liquor or malt beverages?
In which situation can an officer arrest someone without witnessing the offense?
In which situation can an officer arrest someone without witnessing the offense?
When can a law enforcement officer extend their arrest authority outside the jurisdiction of the Mt. Lebanon Police Department?
When can a law enforcement officer extend their arrest authority outside the jurisdiction of the Mt. Lebanon Police Department?
What action allows a law enforcement officer to enter another jurisdiction for conducting official duties?
What action allows a law enforcement officer to enter another jurisdiction for conducting official duties?
Under what circumstances can an officer assist another law enforcement officer outside their jurisdiction?
Under what circumstances can an officer assist another law enforcement officer outside their jurisdiction?
Which situation allows an officer to be in fresh pursuit of a person outside Mt. Lebanon?
Which situation allows an officer to be in fresh pursuit of a person outside Mt. Lebanon?
What enables an officer to extend their arrest authority outside the jurisdiction without prior consent?
What enables an officer to extend their arrest authority outside the jurisdiction without prior consent?
In what situation can an officer enter another jurisdiction for official duties without permission?
In what situation can an officer enter another jurisdiction for official duties without permission?
What should an officer do if they witness an offense that presents an immediate clear and present danger?
What should an officer do if they witness an offense that presents an immediate clear and present danger?
In which situation should an officer notify the appropriate state or municipal official after making an arrest outside their jurisdiction?
In which situation should an officer notify the appropriate state or municipal official after making an arrest outside their jurisdiction?
When can law enforcement authority be extended to other states for the pursuit and arrest of an individual who has committed a felony offense?
When can law enforcement authority be extended to other states for the pursuit and arrest of an individual who has committed a felony offense?
What action should an officer take if they suspect a felony offense has been committed?
What action should an officer take if they suspect a felony offense has been committed?
When does an officer need authorization from the Chief of Police to participate in a task force?
When does an officer need authorization from the Chief of Police to participate in a task force?
What must an officer do after making an arrest outside their jurisdiction?
What must an officer do after making an arrest outside their jurisdiction?
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