CritiCall Dispatcher Test CritiCall Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A dispatcher reads: 'Subject last seen WB on Elm Ave approaching intersection with 5th St, fled on foot into Riverside Park.' If the subject continues in the same direction, which area should units be directed toward?

Accepted Answer

West side of Riverside Park

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East side of Riverside Park

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North side of Elm Ave

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South side of 5th Street

Question 2

An officer's report states: 'At approximately 2130 hrs, I observed the RP's vehicle in the 300 block of Pine St.' What does 'RP' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Reporting party

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Responding patrol

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Recorded perpetrator

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Restricted person

Question 3

A call log reads: 'Caller reports domestic disturbance. States male party left scene in a white pickup prior to officer arrival. No weapons observed. No injuries reported. Wants report only.' What should be the dispatcher's priority level for this call?

Accepted Answer

Reduce priority since the subject has left and no injuries were reported

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Upgrade to emergency—domestic calls are always high priority

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Keep the same priority because weapon information could be wrong

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Close the call since the subject is gone

Question 4

An alert reads: 'Hazmat situation at 800 Industrial Blvd. Unknown chemical spill. Wind from SW at 12 mph. Evacuate 500-ft radius.' Which direction should evacuation routes be directed?

Accepted Answer

Away from the southwest, toward the northeast

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Toward the southwest to move with the wind

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Directly north regardless of wind direction

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Toward the nearest highway on-ramp

Question 5

A CAD note states: 'Subj advised he has been waiting 45 min, becoming agitated. Prior call history at location shows 3 prior disturbances in last 6 months.' What should this prior call history indicate to the dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

Officers should be advised of the location's prior disturbance history for situational awareness

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The call should be dismissed as a nuisance complaint

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A supervisor must be notified before dispatching any unit

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The caller should be told to contact the civil court

Question 6

A dispatcher reads the following: 'Unit 7, copy complainant states B/F, 50s, red coat, poss intoxicated, down in front of 220 Broadway, no apparent injuries, breathing.' What is the appropriate resource to dispatch?

Accepted Answer

Both police and EMS given the ambiguous situation

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Police only—intoxicated person is a law enforcement matter

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Fire only—person is down and may need rescue

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EMS—person is down but breathing and may need medical evaluation