LESSON 5
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answer with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
1.
Training is one method for providing continuous and professional MP training. How can you
address anticipated problems and overcome drawbacks in this method of training?
A.
Do not allow student participation.
B.
Present training at guard mount.
C.
Present material in theoretical concepts.
D.
Illustrate mistakes in everyday MP duty and show correct method.
2.
Why is it important that complaint procedures be followed by the desk personnel in a prompt and
efficient manner?
A.
The PM looks favorably in the eyes of the community.
B.
Prompt investigation can aid in the swift apprehension of offenders.
C.
Electronic recordings are used on all MP phones by the DA.
D.
In accordance with station SOP, the desk sergeant must dispatch a patrol to respond to all
complaints immediately.
3.
You are the operations officer at the scene of a serious crime. MP units are present and a suspect
is being held. MPI personnel are on the scene collecting evidence. Witnesses have been removed and
interviewed. Victims have been treated with first aid. Which action will you assume responsibility for?
A.
Processing the crime scene.
B.
Supervising protection of the scene.
C.
Supervising evidence gathering.
D.
Interviewing the witnesses.
4.
As the operations officer, you are tasked by the PM to discuss selective enforcement techniques?
What can you tell the PM?
A.
The basis for selective enforcement is historical data.
B.
Selective enforcement is the selection of patrol areas for area assignment.
C.
Selective enforcement is the selection of patrol areas for shift assignment.
D.
The basis for selective enforcement is reliance on intuition and arbitrary plans.
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