CJBAT Situational Judgment Questions & Answers 2

Question 1

You discover a fellow correctional officer has been bringing unauthorized food items to a specific inmate. The most appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to your supervisor through proper channels

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Ignore it since it seems harmless

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Confront the officer publicly in front of inmates

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Begin bringing items to the same inmate to build rapport

Question 2

During patrol, you witness a minor traffic accident with no injuries. Both drivers argue loudly. A burglary in progress call comes in two blocks away. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Respond to the burglary and radio for another unit for the accident

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Stay at the accident until resolved

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Ignore both and continue patrol

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Settle the argument by citing both drivers

Question 3

A suspect in custody begins having what appears to be a seizure. You are the only officer present. Your first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Call for medical assistance while clearing hazards around the suspect

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Restrain the suspect to prevent self-injury

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Wait for the seizure to stop

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Leave to get a first aid kit

Question 4

Your partner suggests a shortcut through a restricted area to save 3 minutes reaching a noise complaint (non-emergency). You should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and take the authorized route since the call is non-emergency

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Take it since your partner has seniority

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Take it but document it in your report

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Report your partner immediately to internal affairs

Question 5

A politician friend asks you to speed up processing of their relative's case. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain you cannot interfere and all cases follow standard procedures

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Help since political relationships benefit the department

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Promise to look into it but do nothing

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Transfer the case to your own caseload

Question 6

During a building search, you hear a noise from a room down the hall. Your partner is on a different floor. You should:

Accepted Answer

Hold position, radio partner and backup, maintain awareness

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Rush toward the noise

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Leave the building to wait for more units

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Ignore the noise and continue searching