APCAT Logical Reasoning in Policing 3

Question 1

Officer Chen is told: 'If a vehicle has expired plates, issue a citation. If the driver has a suspended license, arrest the driver.' A stopped driver has both expired plates and a suspended license. What should Officer Chen do?

Accepted Answer

Issue the citation and arrest the driver

Answer

Both conditions are independently triggered, so the officer must both issue the citation for the expired plates and arrest the driver for the suspended license.

Question 2

A patrol area has three neighborhoods: X, Y, and Z. Neighborhood X has double the break-ins of Y. Neighborhood Z has half the break-ins of Y. Which neighborhood has the most break-ins?

Accepted Answer

Neighborhood X

Answer

If Y = n, then X = 2n and Z = n/2, making Neighborhood X the highest with twice as many break-ins as Y.

Question 3

A victim states she was robbed at knifepoint. The suspect is apprehended nearby with no knife but has $180 cash matching the stolen amount. The victim cannot identify the suspect in a lineup. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The officer should continue building the case using all available evidence

Answer

A single failed lineup does not end an investigation — corroborating evidence like the matching cash amount still warrants further investigation.

Question 4

A policy states: 'Officers must complete a use-of-force report within 24 hours of any incident involving force.' An officer used force on Monday at 11 PM. When is the latest the report is due?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday at 11 PM

Answer

24 hours from Monday at 11 PM is Tuesday at 11 PM, which is the latest the report can be submitted.

Question 5

Four officers responded to a scene. Officer 1 arrived first and secured the perimeter. Officer 2 interviewed witnesses. Officer 3 collected physical evidence. Officer 4 transported the suspect. Who had direct contact with the suspect?

Accepted Answer

Officer 4

Answer

Transporting the suspect requires direct physical contact and proximity, unlike perimeter control, witness interviews, or evidence collection.

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

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APCAT Logical Reasoning in Policing 3