MTA MTA Transit System Knowledge 3

Question 1

An intoxicated individual is found sleeping in a subway car and is unresponsive to verbal commands. What action should the officer take?

Accepted Answer

Request EMS and monitor the individual until help arrives

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Leave the person alone to sleep it off

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Immediately place the person under arrest for disorderly conduct

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Forcibly remove the person from the train

Question 2

An MTA Police Officer observes a youth jumping the turnstile at a subway station. The youth appears to be approximately 14 years old. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Detain the youth, notify a parent or guardian, and process according to juvenile procedures

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Issue a desk appearance ticket as you would an adult

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Arrest the youth and transport to central booking

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Issue an oral warning and release without documentation

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors is explicitly prohibited under MTA Rules of Conduct on subway platforms?

Accepted Answer

Performing music without a permit

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Reading a newspaper while waiting

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Eating a snack on the platform

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Sitting on a bench with luggage

Question 4

What is the maximum penalty for a civil violation of the MTA Rules of Conduct as of recent guidelines?

Accepted Answer

$100

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$25

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$50

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$500

Question 5

When an MTA Police Officer makes an arrest, they must notify the arrestee of their Miranda rights. When does this obligation arise?

Accepted Answer

Before any custodial interrogation

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Before any questioning, whether in custody or not

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Only when the suspect is charged with a felony

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Immediately upon placing handcuffs on a suspect

Question 6

An MTA employee reports that a co-worker made a credible threat of workplace violence in the station. The officer's FIRST priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the safety of all persons in the area and separate parties involved

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Take a detailed written report before taking any other action

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Call the employee's supervisor to handle it internally

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Begin an investigation by interviewing all witnesses