MTA Study Guide 2026

A search incident to arrest may be conducted immediately upon a lawful arrest without additional justification.

Many departments require documentation any time a firearm is unholstered, as it constitutes a level of force.

Miranda warnings are required before custodial interrogation; they are not required for brief investigative detentions or routine bookings.

Burglary is a specific intent crime because it requires intent to commit a crime inside the structure at the time of unlawful entry.

Modus operandi documents how a crime was committed, which helps detectives link similar crimes and identify repeat offenders.

Officer priorities follow life-safety first; the victim's physical well-being must be assessed and secured before administrative tasks.