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Applicants are allotted 3.5 hours to complete the exam. The inperson exam may be taken in Minnesota or at select sites in other states. Applicants must correctly answer at least 70% of the questions to pass the exam. When taking the exam, applicants must not have any personal items with them, including any electronics, documents, notes, or anything else that may assist with selecting the correct answers. Exam results are available immediately after exam completion.  \nApplicants who do not obtain a passing score will receive exam results showing how well they answered questions. The results are broken down into categories and topics. If an applicant has failed to pass the exam after three attempts, the applicant will be required to develop and complete a remedial plan before being permitted to take the exam again. These plans are expected to help applicants pass the exam on the next attempt. Applicants will work on theremedial plan with the POST Board’s License and Testing Coordinator.  \nSTUDY GUIDE  \nWhile preparing for the exam, and studying what is listed below, we recommend you also review the  PPOE Program-Learning Objectives. Minnesota statutes and rules may be found on the Office of the Revisor of Statutes website.  \nAreas of recommended study:  \n• CRIMINAL OFFENSE LEVELS – MSS 609.02  \no Petty Misdemeanor  \no Misdemeanor  \no Gross Misdemeanor  \no Felony  \n• U.S. Constitution – impact and restrictions on law enforcement  \no 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendment  \n• CASE LAW  \no Tennessee v. Garner  \no Graham v. Connor  \no Terry v. Ohio  \no Miranda v. Arizona  \n• MN LEGAL DEFINITIONS – MSS 609.02  \no Violent Crime – MSS 609.1095  \no Domestic Abuse Act – MSS 518B.01  \no Domestic Assault and Family/Household Member – MSS 609.2242  \no Qualified Domestic Violence-Related Offense (QDRO)  \no Order for Protection (OFP)– including Ex-Parte OFP  \no Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO)  \no Harassment Restraining Order (HRO)– MSS 609.748  \no Harassment/Stalking – MSS 609.749  \no Criminal Sexual Conduct – MSS 609.342 – 609.3451  \no Neglect or Endangerment of a Child – MSS 609.378  \no Depriving Another of Custodial or Parental Rights – MSS 609.26  \no Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults – MSS 626.557  \no Victim Rights – MSS 611A.01 – 611A.021  \no Arraignment – MN Criminal Procedure Rule 5  \no Good Samaritan Law – MSS 604A.01  \no Coercion MSS 609.27  \no Direct Evidence versus Circumstantial Evidence  \no Arrest with or without a warrant – MSS 629.30 – 629.35  \no Search Warrant – MSS 626.14  \no Curtilage-the area immediately surrounding a dwelling. When considering whether something is within a dwelling's curtilage, courts consider four factors:  \n▪ The proximity of the thing to the dwelling.  \n▪ Whether the thing is within an enclosure surrounding the home.  \n▪ What the thing is used for.  \n▪ What steps, if any, the resident took to protect the thing from observation/access by people passing by.  \no Subpoena-a written order compelling an individual to give testimony on a particular subject, often before a court, but sometimes in other proceedings.  \no Contact versus detention versus arrest-The difference is in how much freedom of movement remains. In a contact, the freedom of movement of the person stopped remains","cbCaih33T8EU7i5z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih33T8EU7i5z","pdf",285441,"English","# Introduction\n# Study Guide\n## Recommended Study Areas\n### Criminal Offense Levels (MSS 609.02)\n### U.S. Constitution and Law Enforcement\n### Case Law\n### MN Legal Definitions and Statutory Topics\n### Status Offenses (Juveniles)\n### Juvenile Justice System\n### Communicating With/Assisting Individuals With Disabilities or Mental Impairments","[{\"question\":\"What is the exam format and how many questions does it include?\",\"answer\":\"The exam is a multiple-choice, computer-based test with approximately 150 questions covering core competencies, foundational knowledge, and peace officer duties and tasks.\"},{\"question\":\"How long do applicants have to complete the exam, and what is the passing requirement?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants are allotted 3.5 hours. To pass, they must correctly answer at least 70% of the questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if an applicant does not pass after three attempts?\",\"answer\":\"The applicant must develop and complete a remedial plan with the POST Board’s License and Testing Coordinator before being permitted to take the exam again.\"}]","Information and Study Guide - Licensing Exam - Rev. 02/2025 | PDF",1790398297,23]