CJBAT Situational Judgment Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

You are on patrol and observe a minor traffic violation committed by an off-duty officer in an unmarked personal vehicle. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the vehicle and handle it as you would any other citizen

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Ignore it because they are a fellow officer

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Call your supervisor before taking any action

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Follow the vehicle home and speak to them privately

Question 2

A store owner calls to report a homeless individual sleeping outside their business. The individual is not breaking any laws. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Speak with both parties and try to find a peaceful resolution or refer to social services

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Arrest the individual for loitering

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Ignore the complaint since no law is being broken

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Order the individual to leave the area immediately

Question 3

During a traffic stop, a driver becomes verbally aggressive and begins recording you on their phone. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Remain professional and continue the stop normally, as citizens have the right to record

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Confiscate the phone to prevent recording

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End the traffic stop immediately to avoid confrontation

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Call for backup before proceeding

Question 4

You respond to a domestic disturbance call. Both parties are calm when you arrive and deny any physical altercation occurred, but you notice a bruise on the woman's arm. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Separate and interview both parties individually, document the bruise, and assess the situation thoroughly

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Leave since both parties deny the altercation

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Arrest the male immediately based on the bruise

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Ask only the female what happened with the male present

Question 5

A juvenile shoplifting suspect runs when you approach. You are not injured and the stolen merchandise is of low value. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Assess whether pursuit is safe given the circumstances, and consider other identification methods

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Pursue the juvenile at full speed regardless of surroundings

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Let the juvenile go since the item is of low value

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Draw your weapon to stop the juvenile

Question 6

You are interviewing a witness to a crime who is nervous and speaking very quickly. The most effective technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Use open-ended questions and allow them to speak without interruption

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Interrupt frequently to guide them back on topic

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Ask only yes or no questions to get clear answers

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Record the interview without informing the witness

Question 7

You discover that a colleague has been falsifying overtime reports. You are good friends outside of work. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report the misconduct to your supervisor immediately through proper channels

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Confront your colleague privately and give them a chance to fix it before reporting

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Ignore it since it does not affect your work

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Anonymously tip off internal affairs only if it continues