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  • Social Contract Theory is defined as:
  • Internal Investigation is an investigation related to complaints against what?
  • The honor code prohibits which actions?
  • Which option best describes the code for Unlicensed operation?
  • What is the importance of de-escalation?
  • What is culture?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $500?
  • CODE 16 indicates a crash investigation. What is the required format?
  • The Fleet Administrator shall maintain a master vehicle inventory including which details?
  • Which offense carries a $105 civil fine for improper lane use in the left lane?
  • Obstructing a stationary emergency vehicle results in which civil fine?
  • Which phonetic code corresponds to the letter H?
  • Which code covers Returning to your station or a specific location?
  • Which directive requires you to transmit registration number and/or VIN or serial number of suspected stolen property, and give exact location?
  • Which of the following is NOT a listed reason to use force?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $255?
  • Which violation concerns the vehicle's number plate?
  • Cadets are expected to embody which trait according to the cadet policy?
  • Which type of intent exists when the offender has a 'purpose' or objective?
  • Which statement best describes how cadets should behave according to the honor code?
  • Which SIRF factor draws the most attention in evaluating use of force?
  • Which offense is described as Larceny, Motor Vehicle?
  • Which term describes the body of law developed by judge-made decisions?
  • What is the overall purpose of the complaint investigation framework described?
  • Regulations are rules created by government agencies to implement statutes.
  • Fail to notify RMV of name/address change?
  • What can you use to stop a car?
  • What is the phonetic code for the letter J?
  • Which phonetic code corresponds to the letter X?
  • Which term is listed as a training value?
  • Which action results in a summons rather than an arrest?
  • Which action results in a civil fine of five dollars under traffic violations?
  • A breakdown lane violation carries a civil fine of how much?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $500 for TNC drivers?
  • Which phonetic code corresponds to the letter Q?
  • Which item is listed as an MSP value statement?
  • Which phonetic code corresponds to the letter M?
  • A lane usage violation with a $105 penalty is best described as which of the following?
  • Failing to signal while driving results in which penalty?
  • CIJIS stands for what?
  • Which of the following is listed as a specialized unit used in investigative cases?
  • Fail to drive in the right lane carries a civil fine of how much?
  • What does CODE 5 indicate about the cruiser?
  • Which term describes the act of leaving the scene of a personal injury crash?
  • Which offense results in a summons rather than an arrest?
  • A misdemeanor is defined as a crime in which state prison time is not an option.
  • Which SIRF factor draws the most attention?
  • What is an admission?
  • What term is defined as the designated monetary amount that may be imposed to punish an offender?
  • An accomplice is someone who helped the principal complete a crime and is equally responsible.
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $40?
  • Which offense involves stealing the registration plate from a vehicle?
  • Which item is included in Serious Misconduct?
  • What does CODE 17 indicate about a unit's status in terms of returning to patrol?
  • Which type of intent applies when an offender acts unreasonably and risks harming another person, or when harm results from a failure to act when there is a duty to act reasonably?
  • Under the cold weather placard, outdoor work is limited to what?
  • Which of the following is NOT a SIRF factor?
  • In use-of-force guidelines, the assessment of force is based on the perspective of whom?
  • Minor transporting alcohol (possesses or carries) is arrestable.
  • Which statement best describes the warm weather placard color scheme?
  • External Complaint originates from which sources?
  • MV not meeting RMV safety standards carries which civil fine?
  • Which statement best defines an External Complaint?
  • Which term is listed as a training value alongside Respect and Integrity?
  • Attaching a license plate to another vehicle results in which action?
  • Which violation carries a $30 civil fine for a child under 13 not wearing a seat belt or in a car seat?
  • Common law refers to the body of decisions that judges have written to explain criminal law.
  • In criminal law, who is the actual perpetrator of the crime?
  • Fail to wear a seat belt carries which penalty?
  • Idle engine for more than 5 minutes carries which civil fine?
  • A marked lanes violation carries a civil fine of how much?
  • Evidence and everything else is put into which repository?
  • CODE 14 describes a missing or wanted check. What information should be transmitted?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $505?
  • Under Ch. 90 §23, which offense is arrestable in the presence?
  • Arrest warrants are based upon probable cause and require what elements to be described?
  • In a radio test, which signal description corresponds to R-5?
  • Which term describes the body of law developed by judge-made decisions?
  • Bias-Based Policing is defined as
  • Which of the following is a discretionary measure?
  • What does HIU stand for in the department context?
  • Which offense is a crosswalk violation?
  • When can force be used? Which is NOT a listed reason to use force?
  • CODE 22 concerns cellular caller advisement/notification. What is the purpose?
  • What is objectively reasonable force?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Suspended/revoked license'?
  • Using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle carries which penalty?
  • Who is the designated law enforcement for the DA?
  • Which directive requires you to transmit the vehicle's registration number and/or VIN and give exact location when listing a motor vehicle?
  • Which misdemeanor category authorizes warrantless arrest when a statute specifically authorizes it, even if the officer did not witness the offense?
  • Which system’s message key shows all information?
  • Window obstructed/nontransparent is a civil violation with what penalty?
  • Which violation concerns possession of license or registration?
  • Which color denotes medium risk in warm weather placards?
  • Which type of intent describes an act where the person consciously disregards a substantial risk of harm, even if not trying to harm anyone?
  • Which item is NOT considered one of the SIRF factors used to assess force options?
  • Which of the following is a finding of an investigation?
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of the Massachusetts stroke scale?
  • Which type of intent describes an offender acting with a malicious state of mind, acting on purpose rather than by accident?
  • SPDU falls under which division?
  • For CODE 11, if the license number is not known, which information should be transmitted?
  • A Personnel Investigation describes which action?
  • In criminal law, the main actor who commits the crime is called the:
  • Which option correctly lists the components of the Totality Triangle?
  • Which offense involves an uncovered load or spillage and carries a $200 civil fine?
  • Which term describes an incident in which an officer is lawfully attempting to detain, apprehend, or be on the lookout for one or more specific suspects?
  • What are the color codes and risk ranges for the cold weather placard?
  • If someone asks 'What is your location?', which code applies?
  • CODE 18 pertains to permission to leave assigned patrol. What must be transmitted?
  • Which offense corresponds to a left lane restriction and is listed last in the options?
  • For CODE 15, what should be transmitted when an officer requests assistance?
  • The term Mv+pc+publicway= indicates which type of search?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Unlicensed operation'?
  • Which color denotes high risk in warm weather placards?
  • Internal Complaint may be initiated by whom?
  • Under CH 90 §24, which act can be arrestable in the presence if it constitutes a breach of peace?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $255?
  • Which offense yields a $40 civil fine when a junior operator under 18 carries a passenger under 18?
  • Standby for an emergency requires ceasing unnecessary radio traffic. During the emergency, which personnel are permitted to transmit messages?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Use without authority'?
  • Which method authorizes officers to locate a suspect anywhere in Massachusetts?
  • Which statement is true about the CH 90 sections discussed in the material?
  • License/registration not in possession carries what civil fine?
  • Which violation carries a $105 civil fine and involves obstructing an emergency vehicle?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a specialized unit in the investigative context?
  • Which statement best defines an Internal Complaint?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $505?
  • Executive Order 592 addresses
  • Who may modify training under the cold weather placard policy?
  • Under CH 90 §34J, an uninsured motor vehicle typically results in which enforcement action?
  • Equipment violation results in which civil fine?
  • Probable cause is a standard that prompts belief that a crime has been or will be committed.
  • Which statement best defines a Personnel Investigation?
  • In police radio codes, what does Code 30 indicate?
  • What is the most serious sanction?
  • Which statement about SPDU’s relationship to the Division of Investigative Services is correct?
  • Under CH 90 §25, failing to stop for police or refuse to identify is typically what enforcement action?
  • Which offense results in a $205 civil fine related to crosswalk use?
  • Which offense has the smallest civil fine among the listed offenses?
  • Which type of intent is the standard applied to most crimes, existing if the defendant acted intentionally or knowingly?
  • Which city is NOT among the three cities the State Police does not investigate?
  • CODE 20 is used for an investigation at a location. What is the correct format?
  • How is discrimination defined in employment decisions?
  • What does CODE 2 instruct you to do?
  • Under CH 90 §24, which offense is typically addressed by a summons rather than arrest?
  • No inspection sticker carries which civil fine?
  • Under CH 90 §24, negligent operation or reckless operation is typically charged by summons. Which option also describes this rule?
  • Nlets stands for National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System. Which option correctly completes this pair?
  • Which option best describes the code for Refuse to identify?
  • Are chokeholds allowed?
  • What is the civil fine for operator under 18 using a mobile phone?
  • Who decides to arrest without a warrant in many situations?
  • Unregistered motor vehicle carries what civil fine?
  • Which offense describes a crosswalk violation?
  • Which code requires transmitting the registration number and/or VIN when requesting a listing, along with the exact location?
  • Which statement best describes a confession?
  • Allowing unlicensed or suspended operation results in which penalty?
  • Which type of offense has the offender's intent irrelevant and the crime complete regardless of state of mind?
  • CODE 17 indicates the unit is clear and back on patrol. What does this mean?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $255?
  • Forged RMV documents are typically punished by which action?
  • In which month is the annual reconciliation of the master vehicle inventory performed?
  • The Vehicle Use and Maintenance Policy defines members to include which group?
  • Which describes MSP policy?
  • NCIC stands for what?
  • For CODE 11, which information should be transmitted when the license number is known?
  • Forged RMV documents result in which action?
  • What is the duty to intervene?
  • Probable cause is best described as a legal standard that requires police to articulate trustworthy and articulable facts and inferences that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or will be committed.
  • Which misdemeanor category allows warrantless arrest only if the offense occurs in the officer's presence?
  • CODE 13 describes a radio test call. Which phrase lists the correct signal-strength descriptors?
  • Which statement best defines an Internal Investigation?
  • For CODE 11, if license number is not known, which data points should be transmitted?
  • State police cadet program was created to which of the following?
  • What is a force?
  • The statement "State police cadets are persons of integrity; we will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does" supports which principle?
  • Which standard allows for a brief stop and detention without a full arrest?
  • Which violation carries a civil fine of 55 dollars?
  • Which statement best defines unlawful harassment under policy?
  • Speeding results in which penalty?
  • Which item is NOT listed as a basis for professional discretion?
  • What is the MSP mission?
  • When stopping a motor vehicle, which of the following item sets is required to be transmitted?
  • Which code is used to call a person at a specified number?
  • Operating in violation of license class or restriction is arrestable in presence. Which penalty applies?
  • Nlets stands for what?
  • The term for someone who helps the principal commit the crime and shares liability is:
  • When a cruiser is out of service, what must you specify?
  • When stopping a motor vehicle, what information must be transmitted?
  • The MSP mission includes providing leadership and resources during which events?
  • Which statement best describes an admission?
  • What hearing is typically held by a clerk magistrate after a complaint is filed to bring an offender before the court?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Leaving the scene of PI'?
  • Fail to yield at an intersection results in which civil fine?
  • Hazing is defined as which situation?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $500?
  • Which offense carries a civil fine of $105?
  • Which code would you use to report cruiser status out of service and indicate the exact location?
  • Which characteristic might be used to describe a suspect in a suspect-specific incident?
  • Fail to stop/yield carries what civil fine?
  • CODE 3 directs you to contact which of the following?
  • Which violation has the highest listed penalty?
  • Which term describes an investigation focusing on complaints about Department policy, procedure, or operations?
  • Which code would you use to request a stolen record on suspected stolen property?
  • Reasonable suspicion is evidence that justifies an officer in stopping and questioning an individual believed to be involved in criminal activity based on a lesser standard.
  • Which color denotes danger (90+)
  • Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 21 (ULIARS), which offense is arrestable in the presence?
  • Requests for specialized vehicles should be forwarded to which position?
  • The fleet administrator shall authorize and be responsible for the procurement of all department including which items?
  • Which statement best describes Serious Misconduct?
  • External Complaint is defined as
  • Why must Department vehicles be maintained in a safe, clean and serviceable condition?
  • Which offense yields arrest for minor transporting alcohol (arrestable)?
  • What is Aciss used for?
  • A felony is defined as an offense punishable by what?
  • For CODE 18, besides location, what should be transmitted?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Under the influence'?
  • Which offense is associated with leaving an uncovered load on a vehicle?
  • Which term describes the body of law developed from judicial decisions rather than statutes?
  • Number plate violation carries what civil fine?
  • CODE 12 is used to inquire about messages. Which option best reflects its purpose?
  • Which option best describes the code for Suspended/revoked license?
  • Which color in warm weather placards denotes low risk?
  • In police radio alphabet, which code corresponds to 'Refuse to identify'?
  • Which category severely limits warrantless arrest unless the offense amounts to a breach of peace and is committed in the officer's presence?
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