Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Practice Exam

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Where should firearms go when a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order is served?

Your local police department
Community service center
Sheriff's Department
County jail

The correct answer is: Sheriff's Department

When a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order is served, it is required that firearms be surrendered to the Sheriff's Department. This is because the Sheriff's Department is typically tasked with handling the enforcement of such orders, including the safe storage of firearms. By turning over firearms to the Sheriff's Department, individuals ensure that they are complying with the terms of the PFA order, which aims to protect individuals from potential harm. The Sheriff's Department is equipped to manage the storage and documentation of firearms in a manner that adheres to the legal requirements associated with protection orders. The other locations mentioned, such as the local police department, community service centers, or county jail, do not typically have the same legal framework or authority for accepting and managing firearms in the context of a PFA order. The local police department might handle specific situations or respond to incidents related to such orders, but the formal surrender usually occurs with the Sheriffs, who are specifically designated for this purpose. Community service centers generally deal with support programs rather than law enforcement matters. County jails focus on incarcerating individuals rather than providing a safe environment for firearm storage.