MSCTC Core Concepts & Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What level of suspicion allows an officer to briefly stop and frisk a person under Terry v. Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Terry permits a brief stop based on reasonable, articulable suspicion that criminal activity is afoot.

Question 2

Miranda warnings are required before police conduct which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Custodial interrogation

Answer

Miranda applies when a suspect is both in custody and subject to interrogation.

Question 3

Probable cause to arrest exists when facts and circumstances would lead a reasonable person to believe what?

Accepted Answer

A crime was committed and the suspect committed it

Answer

Probable cause means a reasonable belief that a crime occurred and the person arrested committed it.

Question 4

What is the primary effect of the exclusionary rule?

Accepted Answer

Evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights is generally inadmissible

Answer

The rule deters unlawful police conduct by generally barring illegally obtained evidence at trial.

Question 5

In Michigan, how is a county sheriff chosen and for what term?

Accepted Answer

Elected by county voters for four years

Answer

The Michigan Constitution provides for a sheriff elected in each county for a four-year term.

MSCTC - Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council Practice Test