MTA Police Reading Comprehension 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Priority 2

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A Daily Observation Report (DOR)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It makes them visible targets

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Passive resistance is non-compliance without active physical force; active resistance involves physical action to oppose an officer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Notify dispatch and request backup before approaching

Answer

The passage states that officers should immediately notify dispatch and request backup before approaching if the subject is listed as dangerous.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA Police Reading Comprehension 3