General Practice Flashcards

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A driver is heading north and turns left at an intersection. Which direction is the driver now traveling?
Answer: West
Turning left from a northbound heading results in traveling west.
Which of the following best describes the primary duty of a police officer?
Answer: To protect life and property and enforce the law
The core role of police is protecting life and property while enforcing laws.
If a witness says a suspect fled 'to the east' and the officer is facing north, the suspect ran to the officer's:
Answer: Right
When facing north, east is to your right.
An officer responds to a call at 14:45. What time is this on a 12-hour clock?
Answer: 2:45 PM
Subtracting 12 from 14:45 gives 2:45 PM.
A report must list events in chronological order. Which event comes first: (1) arrest, (2) dispatch, (3) arrival on scene?
Answer: Dispatch
Dispatch occurs before an officer arrives and makes an arrest.
Which word is the closest synonym for 'apprehend' as used in police work?
Answer: Arrest
To apprehend means to take into custody, i.e., arrest.
An officer counts 4 cars, 3 motorcycles, and 2 trucks at a scene. How many vehicles total?
Answer: 9
4 + 3 + 2 equals 9 vehicles.