California POST Test Vocabulary in Context 5

Question 1

A supervisor told the officer that the complaint was 'unfounded.' Unfounded most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

lacking basis in fact or reality

Answer

Unfounded means having no foundation in fact; not based on evidence.

Question 2

The officer documented that the individual was 'non-compliant.' Non-compliant means the person was:

Accepted Answer

refusing to obey lawful commands

Answer

Non-compliant means failing or refusing to comply with instructions or rules.

Question 3

The field training officer noted that the recruit 'verbalized' commands clearly. In this context, verbalized means:

Accepted Answer

expressed commands in spoken words

Answer

To verbalize means to express something in words, particularly spoken words.

Question 4

The report stated the officer acted with 'discretion.' In law enforcement, discretion refers to:

Accepted Answer

the authority to make judgment-based decisions

Answer

Discretion in law enforcement means the authority to make choices based on individual judgment within established guidelines.

Question 5

The officer's log noted the suspect was 'agitated.' Agitated most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

nervously excited and disturbed

Answer

Agitated means feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or upset.

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