Analyzing Informational Passages Flashcards

A patrol report states: 'The suspect fled northbound on Oak Street, turned east on Maple Avenue, then entered the parking structure at 400 Maple.' An officer responding from the south on Oak Street would first need to turn in which direction?

Answer: Left

Coming from the south on Oak Street heading north, turning east (toward 400 Maple) requires a left turn when traveling northbound.

A memo reads: 'Officers shall not conduct traffic stops within 500 feet of a school during school hours unless exigent circumstances exist.' Which scenario would be EXEMPT from this restriction?

Answer: A vehicle suspected of carrying a kidnapping victim at 9:00 AM near a school

A kidnapping in progress constitutes an exigent circumstance, which is explicitly exempted from the proximity restriction.

An incident report contains the following sentence: 'Neither the driver nor the passengers were wearing seatbelts.' How many people in the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts?

Answer: At least two

The sentence confirms the driver was not belted and that multiple passengers were not belted, meaning at least two total people were unrestrained.

A bulletin states: 'Residents who observe suspicious activity should call the non-emergency line. If the activity involves an immediate threat to life or property, residents should call 911.' A resident sees someone she does not recognize slowly walking through neighbors' backyards at midnight. Which line should she call?

Answer: The non-emergency line, because no threat is immediately confirmed

The behavior is suspicious but does not yet confirm an immediate threat to life or property, so the non-emergency line is appropriate per the bulletin.

A policy states: 'Use of force reports must be submitted within 24 hours of the incident, unless the officer is on approved leave, in which case the report is due within 24 hours of return.' An officer used force on Monday, took approved sick leave Tuesday through Thursday, and returned Friday. When is the report due?

Answer: Friday within 24 hours of return

The exception for approved leave means the report is due within 24 hours of the officer's return on Friday.

A passage reads: 'The crime rate in District 4 decreased by 12% last year, while District 5 saw an 8% increase. Citywide, crime fell by 3%.' Which conclusion is best supported?

Answer: Other districts' data also affected the citywide average

A citywide decrease of only 3% while District 4 dropped 12% and District 5 rose 8% means other districts' data must also be factoring into the overall figure.

A report states: 'Sergeant Torres reviewed all overtime requests submitted before the deadline. She approved those that met departmental guidelines and denied those that did not.' Which statement must be true?

Answer: Requests submitted after the deadline were not reviewed by Sergeant Torres

The report only states Torres reviewed requests submitted before the deadline, implying late submissions were outside her review.