LEAB Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which of the following is the correct plural form for use in a report? → Witnesses
2. Select the sentence that contains a dangling modifier. → Running toward the suspect, the alley was dark and narrow.
3. Which word is the correct homophone for the sentence? 'The officer could not ______ what the witness was implying.' → infer
4. While patrolling, you witness a city council member commit a minor traffic violation. How should you handle this? → Stop and handle the situation the same way you would for any other citizen
5. You suspect a fellow officer may be under the influence of alcohol while on duty. You: → Report your concern through appropriate supervisory channels immediately
6. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: → The suspect, who had a prior record, was detained immediately.
7. Which of the following sequences correctly orders the steps for a lawful traffic stop? → Activate lights, run plates, approach vehicle, request license
8. You have consistently experienced difficulty sleeping due to irregular rotating shift schedules. You: → Address it through healthy sleep strategies and consult wellness resources if needed
9. Which sequence correctly describes proper chain of custody for physical evidence? → Collect, document, package, then transfer to evidence room
10. When assigned to partner with an officer you have previously had a disagreement with, you: → Maintain professionalism and focus on the mission
11. A community member approaches you during patrol with a non-emergency concern about neighborhood vandalism. You: → Listen attentively and provide assistance or a referral to the appropriate resource
12. If the alarm was triggered, security was notified. If security was notified, the footage was reviewed. The footage was NOT reviewed. What can be concluded? → The alarm was not triggered
13. Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier. → The officer only found one witness at the scene.
14. An investigator argues: 'All criminals lie. John lied to police. Therefore, John is a criminal.' What is the flaw in this reasoning? → Lying does not make someone a criminal; the conclusion does not follow from the premises
15. Which of the following sentences is in passive voice and would be better rewritten in active voice for a clear report? → A warrant was obtained by Detective Harris.
16. What does a strong work ethic in law enforcement primarily involve? → Consistently performing duties thoroughly and professionally regardless of supervision
17. When department regulations change frequently, your approach is to: → Adapt proactively and study new policies to ensure immediate compliance
18. A school resource officer observes that disciplinary referrals spike sharply in the two weeks before annual state testing. This pattern MOST LIKELY reflects: → Elevated student stress producing behavioral changes that warrant early intervention
19. You are reassigned to an unfamiliar district with different community dynamics. What is your best first step? → Learn about the community's culture, concerns, and history
20. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The officer's testimony was so __________ that the jury found it difficult to believe." → inconsistent
21. Which of the following sentences is written most clearly and correctly for an official police report? → The two suspects fled the scene on foot heading northbound on Oak Street.
22. During what starts as a routine traffic stop but escalates quickly, you: → Escalate your response proportionally while following training protocols
23. A community policing officer notices calls for service from one apartment complex spike every first of the month without fail. The MOST LIKELY explanation is: → The spike is linked to rent due dates and associated financial stress or disputes
24. If Officer Reyes is working the night shift, his patrol car will be in the parking lot. His patrol car is not in the lot. What can be concluded? → Officer Reyes is not working the night shift
25. Calls for service in a neighborhood over four months: January=45, February=52, March=59, April=66. What is the most likely number for May? → 73
26. A new officer disagrees with an established procedure. What is the most appropriate way to address this concern? → Discuss the concern with a supervisor through the appropriate chain of command
27. Read the sentence: "The officer's account was deemed incredulous by the review board." What error does this sentence contain? → "Incredulous" should be "incredible" or "implausible"
28. How should a law enforcement officer handle a situation where their personal values conflict with a lawful order? → Follow the lawful order while using proper channels to express disagreement
29. An officer receives five radio calls simultaneously. Which factor should determine which call to respond to first? → The severity of the threat to human life in each call
30. Which sentence correctly uses 'its' vs. 'it's'? → It's important to document all evidence.