MTA Police 5

Question 1

An officer responds to a robbery call. The victim describes the suspect as wearing a red jacket heading north. The officer should broadcast:

Accepted Answer

A complete description including clothing, direction, and any other identifying details

Answer

Broadcasting a complete and accurate suspect description maximizes the chance of locating the suspect quickly.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a misdemeanor offense?

Accepted Answer

Petty theft of items under a statutory threshold

Answer

Petty theft below the statutory dollar threshold is typically classified as a misdemeanor in most jurisdictions.

Question 3

What should an officer do when they discover a conflict of interest in a case?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to a supervisor and recuse themselves if necessary

Answer

Officers must disclose conflicts of interest to supervisors to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Question 4

When an officer is arresting a subject and the subject goes limp (passive resistance), the appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Use a come-along technique or lift carry appropriate to the resistance level

Answer

Passive resistance calls for control techniques proportionate to the level of resistance, such as come-along holds.

Question 5

An officer observes a parked vehicle with the engine running and a driver slumped over the wheel. The officer should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Approach and check the welfare of the driver

Answer

A welfare check takes priority because the driver may be experiencing a medical emergency.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test