LEAB Work Styles Questionnaire 2

Question 1

When working on a long-term investigation with many moving parts, you prefer to:

Accepted Answer

Create a systematic tracking system to organize evidence and leads

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Keep all details in your head to stay flexible

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Delegate all documentation to administrative staff

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Focus only on the most recent developments

Question 2

A colleague is visibly struggling to complete incident reports before end of shift. You:

Accepted Answer

Offer to assist with portions you are legally permitted to help with

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Ignore the situation since it is not your responsibility

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Complete your own work first and offer help only if time permits

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Immediately notify the supervisor so they can intervene

Question 3

Your supervisor gives instructions that appear to conflict with written department policy. You:

Accepted Answer

Seek clarification from your supervisor before proceeding

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Follow the supervisor's instructions without question since rank takes precedence

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Ignore both and act on your own best judgment

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Contact the union representative immediately

Question 4

During what starts as a routine traffic stop but escalates quickly, you:

Accepted Answer

Escalate your response proportionally while following training protocols

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Call for backup immediately regardless of actual threat level

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De-escalate by minimizing any apparent threats to avoid confrontation

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Wait for a supervisor's direction before taking any action

Question 5

When assigned to a repetitive patrol route with consistently low activity, you:

Accepted Answer

Stay alert and use quiet time to build community knowledge and situational awareness

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Reduce attentiveness since the area rarely produces incidents

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Find reasons to leave the patrol area for more active zones

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Formally request reassignment to a busier district

Question 6

When required to write detailed incident reports at the end of a long shift, you typically:

Accepted Answer

Document all relevant facts thoroughly and objectively

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Write as briefly as possible to complete the shift on time

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Include only information that supports the primary charge

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Model your report on similar past reports and adjust key details

Question 7

When assigned to partner with an officer you have previously had a disagreement with, you:

Accepted Answer

Maintain professionalism and focus on the mission

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Request a different partner before the shift begins

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Address the conflict openly during the shift to clear the air

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Work independently during the shift to minimize interaction