IPAT Situational Judgement 3

Question 1

During a search, you find drugs that were not the target of the search. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Seize the drugs, document the find, and report to your supervisor

Answer

Any evidence of criminal activity found during a lawful search must be seized and documented, even if it was not the original target of the search.

Question 2

A fellow officer asks you to lie in your official report to protect them from a complaint. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and write an accurate report

Answer

Falsifying an official report is a criminal offence and a fundamental breach of Garda integrity. You must refuse and write an accurate, truthful account.

Question 3

A member of the public is verbally abusive to you but poses no physical threat. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, professional, and attempt to de-escalate the situation

Answer

Professional de-escalation is always the first response to verbal aggression where there is no physical threat. Proportionality and composure are key Garda values.

Question 4

You are alone and encounter a violent altercation between multiple people. What is the priority?

Accepted Answer

Call for backup immediately before intervening

Answer

Lone intervention in a multi-person violent situation is dangerous and ineffective. Calling for backup first is the priority — officer safety enables effective policing.

Question 5

A road accident victim is unconscious. You have basic first aid training. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Apply first aid within your competence, call an ambulance, and keep the victim warm and still

Answer

You must provide first aid within your training, call emergency services, and minimise further risk to the victim. Moving an unconscious accident victim risks spinal injury.

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Situational Judgement 3