Situational Judgement Flashcards

You are processing a crime report when a more urgent call comes in. What should you do?

Answer: Inform your supervisor, safely secure the report, and respond to the urgent call

Urgent public safety matters take priority. You should inform your supervisor, secure your work appropriately, and respond. Abandoning the report without securing it risks evidence loss.

A suspect provides a false name. Later you discover their real identity. What should you do?

Answer: Update all records with the correct identity and note the false name given

All records must be updated with the accurate information. The fact that a false name was given is itself relevant evidence and must also be recorded.

You attend a noise complaint at a house party. The residents are cooperative and agree to reduce the noise. What is the best outcome?

Answer: Acknowledge their cooperation, advise them of potential consequences if noise continues, and leave

When the public cooperates and resolves the issue, the proportionate response is to acknowledge this, advise on consequences, and leave. Proportionality in policing avoids unnecessary escalation.

A colleague is consistently late, affecting the team. What is the most appropriate response?

Answer: Raise the issue with your supervisor if a direct conversation does not resolve it

The professional approach is to first address it directly (if appropriate) or escalate to a supervisor if the issue is affecting team performance. Ignoring it allows the problem to worsen.

You receive a tip that a serious crime will occur at a specific location. What do you do?

Answer: Report the intelligence to your supervisor immediately so a response can be planned

Intelligence must always be passed up the chain of command immediately. Acting alone on serious crime intelligence without backup is dangerous and procedurally incorrect.

A vulnerable adult says they are being financially abused at home. What is your immediate duty?

Answer: Take the report seriously, ensure their immediate safety, and refer to social services and relevant supports

Vulnerable adult safeguarding requires immediate action: believe them, ensure safety, and connect them with social services and specialist support. Delay could cause further harm.