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Reading Comprehension and Clarity Flashcards

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  1. A policy reads: 'Officers must be notified of any call involving a weapon within two minutes of receipt.' A weapons call comes in at 14:07. By what time must officers be notified?

    Answer: 14:09

    Two minutes added to 14:07 equals 14:09, the notification deadline.

  2. Which of the following call summaries contains an ambiguous pronoun that could cause confusion?

    Answer: Caller John Smith at 55 Pine St reports his neighbor broke his window with a rock.

    In option C, 'his window' is ambiguous because it's unclear whether it refers to the caller's or the neighbor's window.

  3. A dispatcher receives a text-to-911 message: 'Cant talk. Man in house. 88 Walnut.' What should the dispatcher do first?

    Answer: Dispatch units to 88 Walnut and attempt to reply via text

    Text-to-911 messages indicating danger must be taken seriously; dispatching and attempting a reply ensures both safety and further communication.

  4. In a dispatch log, what is the purpose of recording exact timestamps on every entry?

    Answer: To create a verifiable chronological record of all actions taken

    Exact timestamps establish an auditable timeline that can be reviewed for accountability, legal purposes, and quality assurance.

  5. A supervisor's memo reads: 'Dispatchers should avoid using jargon that callers may not understand.' Which dispatcher response best follows this guidance?

    Answer: 'I'm sending officers to your location right now.'

    Plain language ('sending officers to your location right now') is immediately clear to a civilian caller without requiring knowledge of codes.

  6. A caller describes a vehicle as 'a big, dark car — kind of like a truck but not really.' How should the dispatcher document this?

    Answer: Large dark-colored vehicle, possibly an SUV or truck — caller unsure of exact type

    Accurate documentation reflects what was actually said, including the caller's uncertainty, rather than guessing or dismissing the description.

  7. Which reading comprehension skill is most important when a dispatcher must quickly scan a multi-page protocol guide during a live call?

    Answer: Using headings, keywords, and index to locate relevant sections rapidly

    Skimming using structural cues (headings, keywords, index) allows rapid location of needed information under time pressure.