MTA Police Reading Comprehension 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Officers must prioritize calls for service based on the nature and urgency of the incident. Priority 1 calls involve imminent threats to life or property and require an immediate response. Priority 2 calls involve crimes in progress where the suspect may still be present. Priority 3 calls involve non-urgent matters where delayed response is acceptable. Officers should never delay a Priority 1 response to handle a Priority 3 matter." Which type of call involves crimes in progress where a suspect may still be present?
- Priority 1
- Priority 2 (Correct answer)
- Priority 3
- Priority 4
Correct answer: Priority 2
The passage defines Priority 2 calls as involving crimes in progress where the suspect may still be present.
Question 2: Read the following passage and answer the question. "A Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for evaluating a probationary officer's performance during the field training period. The FTO must complete a Daily Observation Report (DOR) at the end of each shift, rating the trainee on categories including report writing, vehicle operation, and knowledge of law. FTOs must provide immediate feedback on errors and document corrective guidance. Trainees who fail to meet minimum standards after remediation may be subject to termination." What must an FTO complete at the end of each shift?
- A weekly performance review
- A Daily Observation Report (DOR) (Correct answer)
- A use of force report
- A training curriculum update
Correct answer: A Daily Observation Report (DOR)
The passage states that the FTO must complete a Daily Observation Report (DOR) at the end of each shift.
Question 3: Read the following passage and answer the question. "When approaching a potentially dangerous building, officers should avoid silhouetting themselves in doorways or windows, as this makes them visible targets. Officers should position themselves to the side of doors before entry. Interior lighting should be used to the officer's advantage, as moving from a dark area into a lit area reduces the officer's night vision. Officers should clear each room systematically before proceeding further into a structure." Why should officers avoid standing in doorways or windows?
- It blocks other officers from entering
- It is considered unprofessional conduct
- It makes them visible targets (Correct answer)
- It prevents them from drawing their weapon
Correct answer: It makes them visible targets
The passage states that standing in doorways or windows makes officers visible targets.
Question 4: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Resisting arrest is defined as intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a peace officer from making a lawful arrest or detention. Passive resistance involves non-compliance without active physical force, such as going limp or refusing to move. Active resistance involves physical action to oppose an officer, such as pulling away or striking out. Officers must note in their reports the specific type of resistance encountered to justify the level of force used in response." How is passive resistance distinguished from active resistance in the passage?
- Passive resistance involves verbal threats; active resistance does not
- Passive resistance is non-compliance without active physical force; active resistance involves physical action to oppose an officer (Correct answer)
- Passive resistance only occurs indoors; active resistance occurs outdoors
- Passive resistance requires a witness; active resistance does not
Correct answer: Passive resistance is non-compliance without active physical force; active resistance involves physical action to oppose an officer
The passage defines passive resistance as non-compliance without active physical force and active resistance as physical action to oppose an officer.
Question 5: Read the following passage and answer the question. "A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert is issued to officers to watch for a specific suspect, vehicle, or item. A BOLO must include a detailed description of the subject or object, the last known location, the nature of the suspected crime, and whether the subject is considered armed and dangerous. Officers who locate a BOLO subject should immediately notify dispatch and request backup before approaching if the subject is listed as dangerous." What should an officer do first upon locating a BOLO subject listed as dangerous?
- Approach the subject immediately to prevent escape
- Notify dispatch and request backup before approaching (Correct answer)
- Issue a verbal command for the subject to stop
- Detain the subject and then notify dispatch
Correct answer: Notify dispatch and request backup before approaching
The passage states that officers should immediately notify dispatch and request backup before approaching if the subject is listed as dangerous.
Question 6: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Probable cause exists when there are sufficient facts and circumstances to lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it. Probable cause is more than a mere suspicion but does not require absolute certainty. Officers must be able to articulate the specific facts that gave rise to their belief. Courts evaluate probable cause using an objective standard based on what a reasonable officer would conclude." According to the passage, how is probable cause evaluated by courts?
- Based on the arresting officer's subjective belief
- Based on whether evidence was later found
- Using an objective standard based on what a reasonable officer would conclude (Correct answer)
- Based solely on witness statements
Correct answer: Using an objective standard based on what a reasonable officer would conclude
The passage states that courts evaluate probable cause using an objective standard based on what a reasonable officer would conclude.
Question 7: Read the following passage and answer the question. "A consent search allows an officer to search a person, vehicle, or location without a warrant if the person in lawful possession voluntarily consents. Consent must be freely and voluntarily given without coercion, threats, or promises. Officers should inform individuals that they have the right to refuse consent, though failure to do so does not automatically invalidate the search. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and the search must cease upon withdrawal." What must happen when a person withdraws their consent during a search?
- The officer may continue if contraband has already been found
- The search must cease immediately upon withdrawal (Correct answer)
- The officer must obtain a warrant to continue
- The withdrawal must be approved by a supervisor
Correct answer: The search must cease immediately upon withdrawal
The passage states that consent can be withdrawn at any time and the search must cease upon withdrawal.
MTA Police Reading Comprehension 3
Read the following passage and answer the question.
"Officers must prioritize calls for service based on the nature and urgency of the incident.
Priority 1 calls involve imminent threats to life or property and require an immediate response.
Priority 2 calls involve crimes in progress where the suspect may still be present.
Priority 3 calls involve non-urgent matters where delayed response is acceptable.
Officers should never delay a Priority 1 response to handle a Priority 3 matter."
Which type of call involves crimes in progress where a suspect may still be present?