APCAT APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Problem Analysis and Resolution 2

Question 1

A community has experienced a 40% increase in residential break-ins over six months, primarily on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 18:00 and 22:00. What is the most effective initial strategy?

Accepted Answer

Deploy targeted patrols in residential areas on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Answer

Increase random patrols across the entire city at all times

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Install cameras in the commercial district

Answer

Issue a public advisory asking residents to move away

Question 2

You are investigating a series of car break-ins in a parking lot. Witnesses report seeing the same individual each time, but no arrests have been made. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct surveillance on the parking lot to gather direct evidence

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Arrest the individual based on witness reports alone

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Close the file as there is insufficient evidence

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Ask witnesses to confront the suspect themselves

Question 3

A constable is called to a dispute between two neighbours over a property fence. Both parties are upset and arguing. What is the best initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Listen to each party separately to understand their perspectives before taking any action

Answer

Immediately arrest both parties for causing a disturbance

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Side with the party who appears calmer

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Leave the scene and advise them to resolve it themselves

Question 4

Vehicle thefts in your district cluster around three parking locations, all after 22:00. Which problem-solving approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Request increased lighting and signage at the three locations

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Patrol the entire district randomly throughout the day

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Close the parking lots permanently

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Arrest all persons found near those locations after 22:00

Question 5

A business owner reports consistent after-hours break-ins through the rear entrance. What problem analysis approach best identifies the root cause?

Accepted Answer

Analyse when the break-ins occur, what is taken, and what vulnerabilities exist at the rear entrance

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Assume it is always the same suspect and focus exclusively on one person

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Issue a curfew for the entire block

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Increase foot patrols during business hours only

Question 6

Officers notice that calls for service spike on Friday and Saturday nights near two specific bar locations. Which resolution strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Increase police presence near those locations on Friday and Saturday nights

Answer

Close both bars immediately

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Randomly increase patrols citywide

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Arrest all patrons leaving the bars