Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The juvenile was taken into custody at 3:30 PM and released to a parent by 6:00 PM.' How long was the juvenile in custody?
Answer: 2.5 hours
6:00 PM − 3:30 PM = 2.5 hours in custody.
A protocol reads: 'Evidence must be tagged, bagged, and logged into the evidence management system before the end of the officer's shift.' When must evidence be logged?
Answer: Before the end of the officer's shift
The protocol requires evidence to be logged before the end of the officer's shift.
A report states: 'The victim reported that $500 in cash, a laptop valued at $1,200, and jewelry worth $300 were stolen.' What was the total reported value of stolen items?
Answer: $2,000
$500 + $1,200 + $300 = $2,000 in total stolen value.
A guideline reads: 'Officers shall not conduct investigative stops based solely on a person's race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin.' What does this guideline prohibit?
Answer: Stops based solely on protected characteristics like race or ethnicity
The guideline prohibits stops based solely on race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin.
A briefing note states: 'There have been six residential burglaries in the Oakwood district over the past two weeks, all occurring between midnight and 4 AM.' During what hours did the burglaries occur?
Answer: Midnight to 4 AM
The briefing note states all burglaries occurred between midnight and 4 AM.
A manual states: 'When a firearm is recovered, it must be rendered safe by a certified officer before transport to the evidence facility.' Who must render a recovered firearm safe?
Answer: A certified officer
The manual specifies a certified officer must render the firearm safe before transport.