MCOLES Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025

The following flashcards are to assist in preparing for the MCOLES state licensing exam. Many of the following questions will be seen on the state exam. These flashcards can also be helpful in studying for weekly periodic exam questions often seen in the basic police academy. 100% of our class...

What is the Bill of Rights? ~~> First 10 amendments to the Constitution 1st Amendment ~~> Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition 3rd Amendment ~~> Prohibits the forcible housing of a soldier in a time of peace without the consent of the home owner 4th Amendmen...

What is plain view and how is it used? ~~> -Incriminating nature of evidence has to be apparent. -Must have the right to be there. What are exigent circumstances and how does it apply to law enforcement? ~~> -PC that crime committed and premises contain evidence/suspect and actual emerge...

For Detail items, two statements are presented. You are to select the statement that provides the more useful, detailed information. ~~> A) Inspector Lewis of the Flint Police Department entered 807 Cottage Way at 9:42 a.m. and discovered the remains of a Caucasian male, subsequently iden...

What are the elements of a traffic violation? ~~> - Driver who commits the violation - Vehicle involved - When a violation has occurred What are the non-elements of a traffic violation? ~~> - Intent (civil infractions) - Ignorance - Intoxication - Mistake - Contributory negli...

Hezbollah ~~> responsible for US Marine bombing in 1983, based on Lebanon While on patrol you find a vehicle parked behind jewelry store at 3 am what is the proper way to investigate? ~~> Take down the license plate and notify dispatch Receive call from dispatch about DV in progress. N...

4th Amendment ~~> Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures 5th Amendment ~~> The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process 6th Amendment ~~> Right to a speedy trial 14th Amendment ~~> Expands and reinforces due process Procedural Due Process ~~>...

What are the 3 things to advise person of constitutional rights? ~~> 1) Reading rights to person 2) Asking person if he/she understands rights 3) Explaining rights to person What are the steps to interview of a suspect? ~~> - Establish rapport - Listen - Take notes and clarify det...