National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Police Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: An officer disagrees with a new departmental policy during roll call. What is the most professional way to handle this?

Openly argue against the policy in front of all officers
Refuse to follow the policy until it is changed
Encourage other officers to ignore the policy as well
Follow the policy and raise concerns through the proper chain of command afterward (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Follow the policy and raise concerns through the proper chain of command afterward

Officers are expected to comply with lawful policies while using appropriate channels to express disagreement.

Question 2: While on patrol you observe two men fighting in an alley. One man runs away as you approach. The remaining man says it was mutual combat and declines to press charges. What should you do?

Investigate independently, document injuries, attempt to identify the other party, and determine if an arrest is warranted based on the evidence (Correct answer)
Arrest the remaining man for fighting
Leave since the victim won't cooperate
Take a report only if injuries are severe

Correct answer: Investigate independently, document injuries, attempt to identify the other party, and determine if an arrest is warranted based on the evidence

Victim cooperation is not required for the officer to investigate or make an arrest if probable cause exists based on observable evidence.

Question 3: A driver you have pulled over suddenly opens the car door and begins to run. You have not yet identified criminal activity beyond the traffic stop. What is the appropriate response?

Let them go since it was only a traffic stop
Immediately draw your firearm and order them to stop
Use your vehicle to cut off their path
Order them to stop verbally and pursue on foot if safe, but recognize flight alone does not justify deadly force (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Order them to stop verbally and pursue on foot if safe, but recognize flight alone does not justify deadly force

Flight from a traffic stop may justify a detention, but deadly force is not authorized unless there is a threat to life.

Question 4: Which practice best ensures accuracy when writing a police report after a delayed period?

Consulting notes taken at the scene before writing the report (Correct answer)
Writing a general summary without specifics
Asking a colleague what they remember
Relying entirely on memory

Correct answer: Consulting notes taken at the scene before writing the report

Field notes taken at the scene are the most reliable source for accurate, detailed report writing after time has passed.

Question 5: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Officers; arrived and secured the scene.
The suspect fled on foot; officers pursued him for three blocks. (Correct answer)
The suspect; fled on foot and was apprehended.
The suspect fled; on foot down the alley.

Correct answer: The suspect fled on foot; officers pursued him for three blocks.

A semicolon correctly joins two related independent clauses without a conjunction.

Question 6: You stop a vehicle for speeding and the driver tells you their brakes just failed and they are heading to a mechanic. How should you handle this?

Let the driver continue since they are going to a mechanic
Arrest the driver for reckless driving immediately
Verify the brake issue, consider the safety hazard the vehicle poses, and assist as needed (Correct answer)
Ignore the excuse and issue a speeding citation only

Correct answer: Verify the brake issue, consider the safety hazard the vehicle poses, and assist as needed

A vehicle with failed brakes is a public safety hazard that must be addressed; verifying the claim and assisting protects everyone on the road.

Question 7: Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

The suspect, running down the street, lost his shoe.
As the suspect ran down the street, his shoe fell off.
Running down the street, the suspect's shoe fell off. (Correct answer)
Running down the street, the suspect lost his shoe.

Correct answer: Running down the street, the suspect's shoe fell off.

In the first sentence, the participial phrase 'Running down the street' illogically modifies 'shoe' rather than the intended subject (the suspect).

Question 8: Which constitutional amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by government actors?

Fourth Amendment (Correct answer)
Second Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment

Correct answer: Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures and generally requires warrants supported by probable cause.

Question 9: You view footage of a subject fleeing on foot after a minor traffic stop. You are alone and the subject runs into a dark alley. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Establish a perimeter, request backup, and contain the area (Correct answer)
Fire a warning shot to stop the subject
Cancel the stop since it was only a minor traffic violation
Chase the subject alone into the alley immediately

Correct answer: Establish a perimeter, request backup, and contain the area

Establishing a perimeter and waiting for backup maximizes officer safety while maintaining containment of the subject.

Question 10: You receive a tip that a known drug dealer will be at a specific location at 3 PM. You arrive early and observe the person making hand-to-hand exchanges consistent with drug sales. What must you establish before making an arrest?

Departmental approval from a supervisor
The tip alone is sufficient to arrest
A warrant signed by a judge
Probable cause based on your own observations, corroborated by the tip (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Probable cause based on your own observations, corroborated by the tip

An arrest requires probable cause; a tip may provide reasonable suspicion, but an officer's own observations of drug activity can establish probable cause to arrest.

Question 11: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The investigation revealed new evidence; the case was reopened. (Correct answer)
The officer; noticed the suspect was sweating heavily.
Officers searched the building; and found no one inside.
After the arrest; the suspect was transported to the station.

Correct answer: The investigation revealed new evidence; the case was reopened.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses. 'The investigation revealed new evidence' and 'the case was reopened' are both complete sentences.

Question 12: Read the following: 'Probable cause exists when facts and circumstances within an officer's knowledge are sufficient to warrant a person of reasonable caution to believe that a crime has been committed. It is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion but lower than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.' Which statement best describes probable cause according to this passage?

It is based on an officer's gut feeling
It falls between reasonable suspicion and proof beyond a reasonable doubt (Correct answer)
It is the highest legal standard for police action
It requires a witness statement

Correct answer: It falls between reasonable suspicion and proof beyond a reasonable doubt

The passage explicitly states probable cause is higher than reasonable suspicion but lower than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 13: What should you do if you see a coworker violate protocol?

Argue on spot
Ignore it
Report using procedure (Correct answer)
Tell others

Correct answer: Report using procedure

When a coworker violates protocol, the correct action is to report it using established procedures. This ensures accountability, maintains professional standards, and protects the integrity of the organization. Ignoring violations or gossiping about them can lead to further issues and undermine workplace safety or effectiveness.

Question 14: You arrive at a chaotic scene. What’s first?

Call media
Blame people
Check safety (Correct answer)
Take notes

Correct answer: Check safety

Upon arriving at a chaotic scene, the absolute first priority is to check for safety, both for yourself and others present. This involves assessing immediate threats, securing the area, and ensuring no further harm occurs. Only after safety is established can other actions, such as taking notes or calling for additional resources, be effectively performed.

Question 15: You stop a car at night and approach the driver's side. As you reach the door, you smell a strong odor of marijuana. The driver denies any drugs are present. What is your next step?

Search the vehicle without considering local marijuana laws
Arrest the driver immediately for drug possession
The odor of marijuana may provide probable cause to search the vehicle depending on your jurisdiction's laws (Correct answer)
Take the driver's word and complete the traffic stop

Correct answer: The odor of marijuana may provide probable cause to search the vehicle depending on your jurisdiction's laws

Whether marijuana odor provides probable cause depends on state law; officers must apply the correct legal standard for their jurisdiction before searching.

Question 16: What does objectivity in writing mean?

Guessing
Speculation
Just the facts (Correct answer)
Personal thoughts

Correct answer: Just the facts

Objectivity in writing means presenting information in a neutral, unbiased manner, focusing solely on verifiable facts. It requires the writer to avoid personal opinions, emotions, or interpretations. This approach ensures that the report is credible and based on evidence rather than subjective viewpoints.

Question 17: While on patrol you observe a driver commit a minor traffic violation, but when you run the plate you find the car is reported stolen. The driver appears cooperative and unaware. What do you do?

Detain the driver and treat the stop as a high-risk vehicle stop (Correct answer)
Issue only a traffic citation and note the stolen vehicle report
Call the registered owner before taking action
Let the driver go since they seem unaware

Correct answer: Detain the driver and treat the stop as a high-risk vehicle stop

A stolen vehicle stop must be treated as high-risk regardless of the driver's apparent demeanor, for officer safety.

Question 18: During a search incident to arrest, you find a prescription pill bottle with someone else's name on it. The arrestee claims they borrowed the medication. How do you handle this?

Ask the arrestee to call the prescription owner to confirm
Return the pills since they are in a valid prescription bottle
Ignore the pills since you already made the arrest
Seize the pills and document them as potential evidence of unlawful possession of prescription drugs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Seize the pills and document them as potential evidence of unlawful possession of prescription drugs

Possessing another person's prescription medication is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions; the pills must be seized and documented.

Question 19: You watch a clip showing a person recording you with a cell phone during a lawful pedestrian stop. The person filming is not interfering with the stop. What do you do?

Order them to stop filming or face arrest
Continue the stop professionally, as citizens have the right to record police in public spaces (Correct answer)
End the stop early to avoid being recorded
Confiscate the phone as a potential evidence issue

Correct answer: Continue the stop professionally, as citizens have the right to record police in public spaces

Citizens have a First Amendment right to record police performing duties in public as long as they do not interfere.

Question 20: You are first to arrive at a shooting scene with multiple victims. Dispatch advises the shooter may still be nearby. What is your top priority?

Pursue the suspected shooter immediately
Establish a safe perimeter, call for backup, and ensure the scene is secure before rendering aid (Correct answer)
Begin interviewing witnesses for a description
Begin treating the most severely injured victim

Correct answer: Establish a safe perimeter, call for backup, and ensure the scene is secure before rendering aid

An active or nearby shooter makes scene security the first priority; rendering aid before the scene is safe puts responders at risk.

Question 21: You are writing a report on a traffic accident when a passerby aggressively insists you are writing it wrong and demands to dictate the report to you. What do you do?

Abandon the report and leave the scene
Allow the passerby to dictate the report to keep the peace
Explain that you will document facts as you observe and investigate them, and that they may provide a witness statement (Correct answer)
Arrest the passerby for interference

Correct answer: Explain that you will document facts as you observe and investigate them, and that they may provide a witness statement

Officers document facts objectively; a witness may provide their account through a separate statement, but cannot dictate official reports.

Question 22: An officer works a shift from 21:00 (9:00 PM) on Tuesday to 05:30 (5:30 AM) on Wednesday. The officer took a 45-minute meal break. How many hours and minutes did the officer actually work?

7 hours, 45 minutes (Correct answer)
8 hours, 30 minutes
8 hours, 15 minutes
7 hours, 15 minutes

Correct answer: 7 hours, 45 minutes

First, calculate the total time elapsed. From 21:00 to midnight is 3 hours. From midnight to 05:30 is 5.5 hours. The total shift duration is 3 + 5.5 = 8.5 hours, or 8 hours and 30 minutes. Then, subtract the 45-minute break: 8 hours 30 minutes - 45 minutes = 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Question 23: You are on foot patrol and observe a teenager spray-painting graffiti on a wall. The teenager sees you and runs. What is the most appropriate response?

Do not pursue; graffiti is a minor offense not worth any risk
Broadcast a description to dispatch, note the location of the graffiti, and pursue only if safe to do so (Correct answer)
Ignore the incident because you did not see the face clearly
Chase the teenager immediately at maximum speed regardless of conditions

Correct answer: Broadcast a description to dispatch, note the location of the graffiti, and pursue only if safe to do so

Broadcasting a description, preserving the scene, and pursuing only if safe balances enforcement with officer safety and proportionality.

Question 24: What to do when instructions are unclear?

Guess task
Seek clarification (Correct answer)
Avoid work
Do nothing

Correct answer: Seek clarification

When instructions are unclear, the most responsible action is to seek clarification from the person who issued them. Guessing can lead to errors, wasted effort, or incomplete tasks. Asking for clarification ensures that the task is understood correctly and can be completed efficiently and accurately.

Question 25: Read the following excerpt from a training manual and answer the question below: 'The use of a Taser, or Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW), is classified as a 'less-lethal' force option. Its application is justified when a subject is actively resisting arrest or posing an immediate threat of harm to themselves or others, and lesser force options have been, or would likely be, ineffective. The officer must give a verbal warning of the intended Taser use when feasible. Every deployment of a CEW, regardless of whether it makes contact with the subject, must be documented thoroughly in an incident report, detailing the circumstances, the subject's behavior, and the justification for its use.' Which of the following situations, according to the manual, would most likely justify the use of a Taser?

A suspect refuses to provide their identification when asked.
An individual is passively refusing to exit their vehicle.
A suspect is verbally arguing about the legality of a traffic stop.
An individual is physically attempting to strike an officer to avoid being handcuffed. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An individual is physically attempting to strike an officer to avoid being handcuffed.

The manual states that Taser use is justified when a subject is 'posing an immediate threat of harm' or 'actively resisting'. Physically attempting to strike an officer is a clear example of posing an immediate threat and active resistance. The other options describe non-threatening or passive resistance, for which a Taser would likely be considered excessive force according to this text.

Question 26: You arrive at a scene and find a man lying unconscious on the sidewalk with a strong odor of alcohol. A passerby tells you the man just collapsed. What is the highest priority action?

Handcuff the man as a precaution before checking on him
Wait for backup before approaching
Request medical assistance and assess the man for life-threatening conditions (Correct answer)
Search the man for contraband and weapons

Correct answer: Request medical assistance and assess the man for life-threatening conditions

An unconscious person requires immediate medical assessment and EMS notification — life safety takes priority over all other considerations.

Question 27: You are interviewing a burglary victim when a bystander walks up and loudly insists that the suspect was a person he knows and begins describing them in detail. What should you do?

Tell the bystander their information is not needed
Ignore the bystander because you are in the middle of an interview
Interrupt the victim interview and immediately arrest the person the bystander names
Politely ask the bystander to wait, finish the victim interview, then take the bystander's statement separately (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Politely ask the bystander to wait, finish the victim interview, then take the bystander's statement separately

Collecting all witness statements is important, but disrupting an ongoing victim interview is counterproductive. Finishing the interview and then taking the bystander's account is the professional approach.

Question 28: Read: 'Community policing strategies emphasize building trust between law enforcement and the public through consistent presence, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Research shows that neighborhoods with active community policing programs report higher satisfaction with police services and increased willingness to report crimes.' What does research indicate about community policing?

It is more expensive than traditional policing
It eliminates the need for patrol officers
It increases public satisfaction and crime reporting willingness (Correct answer)
It reduces officer response times

Correct answer: It increases public satisfaction and crime reporting willingness

The passage directly states that research shows higher satisfaction and increased willingness to report crimes in areas with community policing.

Question 29: What is a key part of teamwork?

Blaming others
Communication (Correct answer)
Avoiding meetings
Doing it alone

Correct answer: Communication

A key part of teamwork is effective communication, which involves clearly sharing information, listening actively, and providing constructive feedback. Open and honest communication ensures everyone is on the same page, understands their roles, and can collaborate effectively towards common goals. It prevents misunderstandings and fosters a cohesive environment.

Question 30: A store owner tells you a teenager stole a candy bar and demands you arrest the youth. The teenager, age 13, is present and crying. What is the most appropriate response?

Tell the store owner to handle it civilly
Arrest and handcuff the teenager immediately
Ignore the complaint since the amount is trivial
Assess the situation, contact a parent or guardian, and handle it appropriately under juvenile procedures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Assess the situation, contact a parent or guardian, and handle it appropriately under juvenile procedures

Juvenile offenders require a different process than adults, including contacting parents and following department juvenile protocols.

Question 31: When documenting witness statements in an incident report, what is the best approach?

Record the exact words of witnesses and place them in quotation marks (Correct answer)
Paraphrase all statements to save time and space
Only include witness information if it supports the victim's version of events
Summarize the gist of what witnesses said using your own interpretation

Correct answer: Record the exact words of witnesses and place them in quotation marks

Direct quotes should be used for significant statements, accurately recorded with quotation marks to preserve the witness's exact words.

Question 32: An officer wants to describe the sequence of events in a report. Which transition word best indicates that one event happened immediately after another?

Nevertheless
However
Subsequently (Correct answer)
Although

Correct answer: Subsequently

'Subsequently' means 'coming after in time or order,' making it the appropriate transition to indicate one event followed another.

Question 33: Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Video-Based Situational Judgment test in the NTN police exam?

To test a candidate's detailed knowledge of specific state laws and departmental policies.
To evaluate a candidate's physical fitness and reaction time.
To measure a candidate's ability to write detailed and accurate incident reports.
To assess a candidate's judgment, integrity, and interpersonal skills in realistic scenarios. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To assess a candidate's judgment, integrity, and interpersonal skills in realistic scenarios.

The NTN video test is designed to evaluate core competencies and soft skills like judgment, decision-making, and how a candidate interacts with the public and colleagues. It is not a test of specific procedural knowledge, physical ability, or report writing, although report writing is a separate component of the overall exam.

Question 34: Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon?

The recovered items were: a wallet a knife and a cell phone.
The officer recovered: a wallet, a knife, and a cell phone.
The officer recovered three items: a wallet, a knife, and a cell phone. (Correct answer)
Items recovered: were a wallet, a knife, and a cell phone.

Correct answer: The officer recovered three items: a wallet, a knife, and a cell phone.

A colon is properly used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list or further explanation.

Question 35: You are dispatched to a school where a student reportedly threatened another student via social media. School administrators are requesting the student be arrested. What is the first step?

Dismiss it as online speech protected by the First Amendment
Investigate the nature and context of the threat to determine if it meets the legal standard for a criminal threat (Correct answer)
Refer it entirely to the school without investigation
Arrest the student immediately at the school's request

Correct answer: Investigate the nature and context of the threat to determine if it meets the legal standard for a criminal threat

Not all threatening language meets the legal threshold for a criminal threat; investigation of the content, context, and intent is required before any arrest.

Question 36: During a foot pursuit of a robbery suspect, you lose sight of the subject in a residential neighborhood. What should you do?

Stop, broadcast the last known location and description, and set up a perimeter with assistance (Correct answer)
Continue running randomly until you find the suspect
Enter the nearest house to search for the suspect without a warrant
Call off the pursuit entirely and return to your vehicle

Correct answer: Stop, broadcast the last known location and description, and set up a perimeter with assistance

Establishing a perimeter with additional units maximizes the chance of apprehension while maintaining officer safety and legal compliance.

Question 37: A citizen files a complaint alleging that your partner used excessive force during an arrest you both participated in. You did not observe any misconduct. What should you do?

Provide an honest, accurate account of what you observed to investigators (Correct answer)
Tell the citizen the complaint process takes too long to pursue
Deny any knowledge of the incident to protect your partner
Refuse to cooperate until you speak with a union representative

Correct answer: Provide an honest, accurate account of what you observed to investigators

Officers have a professional and ethical obligation to provide truthful accounts during investigations, even when a partner is involved.

Question 38: While on patrol, you drive past a house and notice the front door is ajar, a lamp is knocked over inside, and an elderly woman is standing on the porch looking distressed. Which observation is the STRONGEST indicator of a possible crime?

The lamp being knocked over
The combination of the open door, overturned lamp, and distressed resident (Correct answer)
The elderly woman standing on the porch
The front door being ajar alone

Correct answer: The combination of the open door, overturned lamp, and distressed resident

Multiple simultaneous indicators together — not any single one — constitute the strongest signal of a potential crime.

Question 39: How to prioritize multiple tasks?

Easiest first
Urgent tasks first (Correct answer)
Ask someone else
Random order

Correct answer: Urgent tasks first

When faced with multiple tasks, the most effective way to prioritize is to address urgent tasks first. Urgent tasks typically have immediate deadlines or significant consequences if not completed promptly. This approach ensures critical responsibilities are met and helps manage workload efficiently.

Question 40: An officer writes: 'Between you and I, the suspect was clearly guilty.' What is the grammatical error?

'I' should be 'me' (object pronoun) (Correct answer)
'Guilty' should be 'culpable'
'Clearly' is an unnecessary adverb
'Between' should be 'among'

Correct answer: 'I' should be 'me' (object pronoun)

Prepositions require object pronouns; 'between you and me' is correct, not 'between you and I.'

Question 41: Which sentence is written in active voice as preferred for police reports?

The victim was struck by the suspect.
The officer observed the suspect enter the building. (Correct answer)
The vehicle was pursued by officers.
The evidence was collected by the forensic team.

Correct answer: The officer observed the suspect enter the building.

'The officer observed the suspect enter the building' uses active voice with the officer as the subject performing the action.

Question 42: You are interviewing a witness to a robbery who begins crying and says they are too scared to give a statement. How do you respond?

Note 'uncooperative witness' and end the interview
Give the witness space, explain their importance to the case, and attempt to make them feel safe enough to provide information at their own pace (Correct answer)
Threaten arrest if they refuse to cooperate
Have a supervisor threaten consequences for non-cooperation

Correct answer: Give the witness space, explain their importance to the case, and attempt to make them feel safe enough to provide information at their own pace

Trauma-informed approaches that build trust and reduce fear are most effective in obtaining accurate and voluntary witness statements.

Question 43: What is a fragment?

Incomplete sentence (Correct answer)
Well-structured
Full paragraph
Complete thought

Correct answer: Incomplete sentence

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, a verb, or both, or does not express a complete thought. Fragments can make writing unclear and unprofessional. To correct a fragment, it must be connected to an independent clause or expanded to form a complete sentence.

Question 44: You review footage showing a driver stopped for speeding who hands you a registration card from the glove box along with what appears to be a large amount of cash. They say 'keep it and we'll forget this happened.' What do you do?

Accept only half the amount as a compromise
Let the driver go with a warning to avoid a confrontation
Decline, inform the driver that accepting would be bribery, issue the citation, and report the offer (Correct answer)
Accept it since the driver offered it freely

Correct answer: Decline, inform the driver that accepting would be bribery, issue the citation, and report the offer

Accepting money in exchange for not enforcing the law constitutes bribery; officers must decline, document, and report such offers.

Question 45: You receive a call about a mentally ill person in a park acting erratically but not threatening anyone. Bystanders are concerned. What is the best approach?

Immediately subdue the person for everyone's safety
Approach calmly, identify yourself, speak slowly and clearly, and assess whether crisis intervention or medical assistance is needed (Correct answer)
Clear the area of bystanders and leave the person alone
Stay back and wait for mental health professionals to arrive before approaching

Correct answer: Approach calmly, identify yourself, speak slowly and clearly, and assess whether crisis intervention or medical assistance is needed

A calm, measured approach using crisis intervention communication techniques is the appropriate first response to a non-threatening mentally ill person.

Question 46: You are processing paperwork at the station when a citizen walks in and hands you an envelope, saying 'this is for the chief.' The citizen then quickly leaves. What do you do?

Open the envelope immediately out of curiosity
Treat it as a potential suspicious package, avoid opening it, and notify a supervisor (Correct answer)
Throw it away since it came from an unknown person
Forward it to the chief's inbox without inspection

Correct answer: Treat it as a potential suspicious package, avoid opening it, and notify a supervisor

Unverified packages from unknown individuals must be treated as potentially hazardous until evaluated by appropriate personnel.

Question 47: You pull over a driver who is extremely hostile and verbally abusive but shows no signs of impairment or criminal activity. What is the best approach?

Remain professional and calm, complete the stop lawfully, and disengage if the situation cannot be de-escalated (Correct answer)
Match their hostility to assert authority
Arrest the driver for disrespecting an officer
Leave without completing the stop to avoid confrontation

Correct answer: Remain professional and calm, complete the stop lawfully, and disengage if the situation cannot be de-escalated

Verbal hostility alone is generally not criminal; maintaining professionalism reduces escalation and reflects proper conduct.

Question 48: A citizen reports that their neighbor is storing stolen property but provides no evidence. You should:

Confront the neighbor directly and demand access
Dismiss the complaint entirely as hearsay
Document the complaint and conduct a follow-up investigation to establish whether probable cause exists (Correct answer)
Search the neighbor's home based on the report

Correct answer: Document the complaint and conduct a follow-up investigation to establish whether probable cause exists

A citizen complaint alone does not establish probable cause; proper investigation is necessary before any search or confrontation.

Question 49: You arrive at a domestic disturbance call and find a husband and wife arguing loudly. Neither appears injured, but both are extremely agitated. What is your first priority?

Advise them to attend marriage counseling
Leave and tell them to call back if violence occurs
Immediately arrest the husband as the presumed aggressor
Separate the parties to calm the situation and assess injuries (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Separate the parties to calm the situation and assess injuries

Separating parties reduces immediate tension and allows each person to be assessed for injury without influence from the other.

Question 50: On a police dispatch map, a call is marked at coordinates N40°, W74°. If another call comes in at N41°, W74°, the second call is located:

Directly east of the first call
Directly west of the first call
Directly north of the first call (Correct answer)
Directly south of the first call

Correct answer: Directly north of the first call

Increasing latitude (N40° to N41°) while longitude remains the same means the second location is directly north of the first.

Question 51: In a police report, which phrase best replaces the vague statement 'the item was large'?

the item was enormous
the item was very large
the item appeared to be bigger than normal
the item measured approximately 4 feet by 2 feet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: the item measured approximately 4 feet by 2 feet

Specific measurements provide objective, verifiable information rather than subjective descriptions.

Question 52: Which sentence contains a correctly placed apostrophe?

The suspects car was impounded.
The suspect's car was impounded. (Correct answer)
The suspects' car was impounded (one suspect).
The suspect's cars' were impounded (one car).

Correct answer: The suspect's car was impounded.

For a singular possessive, add an apostrophe followed by 's': 'suspect's car' is correct.

Question 53: Read the following passage and answer the question. "A witness statement described the suspect as a male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans, last seen running northbound on Maple Street. The witness added that the suspect appeared to be in his mid-30s and was carrying a dark backpack." Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the witness statement?

The suspect's clothing description
The suspect's hair color (Correct answer)
The suspect's approximate age
The suspect's direction of travel

Correct answer: The suspect's hair color

The witness statement describes clothing, direction of travel, and approximate age, but does not mention hair color.

Question 54: Read the passage: 'Written reports must be objective, factual, and free from personal opinion. Officers should record only what they personally observed, heard, or were told by witnesses. Speculation about motives or intent should be avoided unless directly stated by the subject. Hearsay should be clearly identified as such.' According to the passage, what should be done with hearsay information in a report?

It may only be included with supervisor approval
It should be omitted entirely from all police reports
It should be included but clearly identified as hearsay (Correct answer)
It should be presented as fact if the officer believes it is true

Correct answer: It should be included but clearly identified as hearsay

The passage states hearsay should be 'clearly identified as such,' meaning it can be included but must be labeled.

Question 55: Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

The witness refused to cooperate because he claimed he saw nothing.
The witness refused to cooperate, he claimed he saw nothing. (Correct answer)
The witness, who refused to cooperate, was later re-interviewed.
Although the witness refused to cooperate, investigators continued.

Correct answer: The witness refused to cooperate, he claimed he saw nothing.

Two independent clauses joined only by a comma (without a coordinating conjunction) create a comma splice, which is a type of run-on sentence.

Question 56: A report states: 'Responding to the call, the vehicle was found abandoned.' What is wrong with this sentence?

Wrong verb tense
Incorrect punctuation
Dangling modifier (Correct answer)
Passive voice misuse

Correct answer: Dangling modifier

The participial phrase 'Responding to the call' should modify the officer, not the vehicle, creating a dangling modifier.

Question 57: Which sentence uses commas correctly?

After speaking with witnesses the officer, wrote a detailed report.
The victim, who was bleeding from the arm was taken to the hospital.
The suspect, a 35-year-old male, was arrested at the scene. (Correct answer)
The officer, searched the vehicle, and found a firearm under the seat.

Correct answer: The suspect, a 35-year-old male, was arrested at the scene.

'The suspect, a 35-year-old male, was arrested at the scene' correctly uses commas to set off an appositive phrase.

Question 58: Which transition word best connects these two sentences in a report: 'The victim was uncooperative. _____, officers were unable to obtain a complete statement.'

Moreover
However
Meanwhile
Therefore (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Therefore

'Therefore' indicates a logical cause-and-effect relationship between the victim's behavior and the outcome.

Question 59: A video shows a store clerk waving you down urgently. Inside, a customer is yelling that they were shortchanged. The manager insists the transaction was correct. What should you do?

Arrest the customer for causing a disturbance
Side with the manager since they run the business
Mediate the dispute, gather statements, and advise on civil remedies if no crime occurred (Correct answer)
Tell both parties this is a civil matter and leave immediately

Correct answer: Mediate the dispute, gather statements, and advise on civil remedies if no crime occurred

A billing dispute is generally civil, but officers should mediate, gather information, and explain appropriate remedies before leaving.

Question 60: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a chain of custody in evidence documentation?

To establish the suspect's criminal history
To list all officers present at a scene
To track and verify who has handled evidence from collection through trial to prevent tampering claims (Correct answer)
To document the value of seized property for insurance purposes

Correct answer: To track and verify who has handled evidence from collection through trial to prevent tampering claims

Chain of custody documents every person who handled evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility in court.

Question 61: You are conducting a welfare check on an elderly person. The neighbor who called says they haven't seen him in three days. No one answers the door. What do you do?

Leave a note on the door and clear the call
Post a notice and return in 24 hours
Cancel the call since neighbors sometimes travel
Check all exterior entry points, contact the landlord or property manager for access, and consider forced entry if there is reason to believe the person is in danger (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Check all exterior entry points, contact the landlord or property manager for access, and consider forced entry if there is reason to believe the person is in danger

A three-day absence combined with a welfare concern warrants active investigation including seeking lawful entry if exigent circumstances exist.

Question 62: You observe footage of a traffic collision with minor damage. One driver begins moving their vehicle before you have documented the scene. What is your MOST appropriate action?

Issue a citation for reckless driving
Arrest the driver for tampering with evidence
Ask the driver to stop, explain you need to document the scene first, and complete your investigation before vehicles are moved (Correct answer)
Allow it since the damage is minor

Correct answer: Ask the driver to stop, explain you need to document the scene first, and complete your investigation before vehicles are moved

Documenting the scene before vehicles are moved ensures accurate crash reconstruction and proper evidence preservation.

Question 63: An officer writes: 'Neither the witnesses nor the suspect was cooperative.' Is this correct?

Yes, the verb agrees with the nearest subject (Correct answer)
No, 'cooperative' should be 'cooperating'
No, should be 'were cooperative'
Yes, 'neither/nor' always takes plural verb

Correct answer: Yes, the verb agrees with the nearest subject

With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'suspect' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

Question 64: You are first to respond to a reported gas leak inside a residential building. Residents are evacuating. What is your primary role?

Assist with evacuation, establish a safety perimeter, and await the fire department and gas company (Correct answer)
Shut off the gas yourself if you can find the valve
Begin knocking on doors to warn residents inside
Enter the building to search for the source of the leak

Correct answer: Assist with evacuation, establish a safety perimeter, and await the fire department and gas company

Gas leaks are the fire department's and utility company's domain; police should manage evacuation and perimeter while keeping themselves and civilians at a safe distance.

Question 65: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Police discretion refers to the authority granted to officers to make judgment-based decisions about how to handle situations. While officers must uphold the law, discretion allows them to consider factors such as the severity of the offense, the needs of the victim, and the potential impact on public safety when deciding on a course of action." What does the passage suggest about police discretion?

It permits judgment-based decisions within the framework of upholding the law (Correct answer)
It is only applicable in misdemeanor situations
It requires supervisory approval before being exercised
It allows officers to ignore laws they personally disagree with

Correct answer: It permits judgment-based decisions within the framework of upholding the law

The passage describes discretion as judgment-based decision-making while still upholding the law.

Question 66: On a standard police patrol map, a symbol showing a small square with a cross on top typically represents which type of location?

School
Hospital
Church (Correct answer)
Police Station

Correct answer: Church

A square with a cross on top is the conventional map symbol for a church or place of worship.

Question 67: During a vehicle stop at night, why should an officer use a spotlight or flashlight directed into the stopped vehicle?

To signal other officers for backup
To conserve patrol car battery power
To temporarily impair the vision of occupants and improve officer safety (Correct answer)
To satisfy documentation requirements

Correct answer: To temporarily impair the vision of occupants and improve officer safety

Directing light into the stopped vehicle at night temporarily impairs occupants' vision, giving the approaching officer a tactical safety advantage.

Question 68: A citizen flags you down and reports witnessing a man enter a neighbor's house through a window. The homeowner is unknown to you. What is the best course of action?

Wait nearby to see if the person exits with property
Advise the citizen to call the homeowner before you respond
Dismiss it as likely a homeowner locked out
Request backup and approach the residence to investigate a possible burglary in progress (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Request backup and approach the residence to investigate a possible burglary in progress

A reported unlawful entry requires immediate investigation with backup to ensure officer safety and prevent a crime in progress.

Question 69: In a use-of-force report, what is the PRIMARY reason for documenting each specific action taken?

To justify the officer's promotion
To satisfy department paperwork requirements only
To ensure the suspect cannot file a complaint
To provide a legal record showing force was reasonable and necessary (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To provide a legal record showing force was reasonable and necessary

Use-of-force documentation creates a legal record that demonstrates proportionality and justification for each action.

Question 70: A driver stopped for speeding claims the speedometer on their vehicle is broken. How should the officer respond?

Require the driver to have the speedometer repaired before driving again
Explain that the officer's calibrated equipment recorded the speed and issue the citation (Correct answer)
Void the citation because the driver had no way of knowing their speed
Reduce the citation to a warning due to the equipment malfunction

Correct answer: Explain that the officer's calibrated equipment recorded the speed and issue the citation

Officers rely on their own calibrated speed-measurement devices; a driver's broken speedometer does not negate a valid speed violation.

Question 71: An officer writes: 'The car was blue, it was parked on Elm Street.' This is an example of a:

Fragment sentence
Comma splice (Correct answer)
Passive construction
Dangling modifier

Correct answer: Comma splice

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only with a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 72: You are dispatched to a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, two individuals are still arguing loudly but are no longer physically fighting. One party demands the other be arrested. What is the best initial approach?

Immediately arrest the person being accused
Threaten to arrest both if they do not stop arguing
Tell them to resolve it themselves and leave
Separate the parties, speak to each individually, and assess what occurred (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Separate the parties, speak to each individually, and assess what occurred

Separating the parties and gathering independent accounts from each is the proper de-escalation and investigative approach.

Question 73: Your partner makes a comment to a citizen that you believe was racially insensitive, though not illegal. The citizen appears offended but does not complain formally. What is the most appropriate action?

Ignore it because it was not illegal and the citizen did not file a complaint
Speak privately with your partner about the comment and report the incident to a supervisor (Correct answer)
Confront your partner aggressively in front of the citizen
Encourage the citizen to file a formal complaint immediately

Correct answer: Speak privately with your partner about the comment and report the incident to a supervisor

Addressing unprofessional conduct through appropriate channels — speaking with your partner and informing a supervisor — is the correct professional response.

Question 74: The legal concept of 'mens rea' refers to:

The officer's probable cause to make an arrest
The guilty mental state or criminal intent required for an offense (Correct answer)
The physical act of committing a crime
The victim's state of mind during an attack

Correct answer: The guilty mental state or criminal intent required for an offense

Mens rea (Latin for 'guilty mind') is the mental element of a crime—the intent, knowledge, recklessness, or negligence required to establish criminal liability.

Question 75: You stop a driver who becomes emotionally distressed and begins crying. The best approach is to:

Give the driver a brief moment to compose, speak calmly, and proceed with empathy (Correct answer)
Immediately call for mental health backup
Cancel the stop to avoid emotional complications
Ignore the emotion and process the stop as usual

Correct answer: Give the driver a brief moment to compose, speak calmly, and proceed with empathy

Acknowledging emotions while maintaining professionalism helps de-escalate distress and keeps the encounter productive.

Question 76: In a police report, which transition word best shows cause and effect?

consequently (Correct answer)
furthermore
however
meanwhile

Correct answer: consequently

'Consequently' signals that a result or effect follows from a prior cause, making it the correct cause-and-effect transition.

Question 77: A video shows your partner using excessive force against a compliant suspect during an arrest. No supervisors are present. What is your MOST appropriate response?

Do nothing to avoid conflict with your partner
Join in to expedite the arrest
Intervene verbally to stop the force, then report the incident through proper channels (Correct answer)
Wait until after the arrest to privately tell your partner to stop next time

Correct answer: Intervene verbally to stop the force, then report the incident through proper channels

Officers have a duty to intervene when they witness excessive force and must report the incident through proper channels.

Question 78: A police department seized $48,750 in drug money. After returning $6,250 in legitimate funds and splitting the remainder equally among 3 agencies, how much does each agency receive?

$14,750 (Correct answer)
$12,500
$16,250
$14,167

Correct answer: $14,750

$48,750 − $6,250 = $42,500 ÷ 3 ≈ $14,166.67, which rounds to $14,167, but exact split is $14,166.67; closest listed answer representing division is $14,167.

Question 79: In a video-based situational judgment scenario, you respond to a noise complaint at a residence. Upon arrival, you observe two individuals in a heated verbal argument. As you approach, one individual becomes confrontational towards you, yelling and using profane language. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action?

Draw your weapon and order the confrontational individual to the ground.
Maintain a safe distance, use a calm and authoritative tone of voice, and attempt to verbally de-escalate the situation. (Correct answer)
Ignore the confrontational individual and focus on interviewing the other person involved in the argument.
Immediately attempt to physically restrain the confrontational individual to gain control of the situation.

Correct answer: Maintain a safe distance, use a calm and authoritative tone of voice, and attempt to verbally de-escalate the situation.

The primary goal in this situation is to de-escalate without unnecessarily using force. Maintaining a safe distance (creating reactionary space) and using verbal de-escalation techniques are foundational skills for police officers to resolve conflicts while ensuring officer and public safety. Physical restraint or drawing a weapon would be a premature and excessive escalation, while ignoring one party fails to address the immediate potential threat.

Question 80: An officer arrests someone without a warrant for a misdemeanor committed outside the officer's presence. Under most state laws, this arrest is:

Lawful if the officer had a hunch the crime occurred
Always lawful because misdemeanors are serious crimes
Automatically justified by exigent circumstances
Generally unlawful unless a specific statutory exception applies (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Generally unlawful unless a specific statutory exception applies

Most states require that a misdemeanor occur in the officer's presence to justify a warrantless arrest, unless a statutory exception applies.

Question 81: A motorist flags you down and says a driver cut them off and is driving recklessly ahead. The complaining motorist is visibly angry and wants to follow the other car. What should you do?

Allow the angry motorist to lead you to the other driver
Tell the motorist there is nothing you can do unless you personally observe the behavior
Get vehicle and driver descriptions, broadcast to dispatch, and advise the motorist to go home while you handle it (Correct answer)
Arrest the motorist for road rage

Correct answer: Get vehicle and driver descriptions, broadcast to dispatch, and advise the motorist to go home while you handle it

Gathering descriptions, broadcasting to dispatch, and redirecting the angry motorist prevents escalation while properly initiating enforcement action.

Question 82: An officer writes: 'Me and my partner responded to the scene.' How should this sentence be corrected?

Add a comma after 'partner'
'responded' should be 'response'
The sentence is correct as written
'Me and my partner' should be 'My partner and I' (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 'Me and my partner' should be 'My partner and I'

When a pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence, 'I' (not 'me') is correct. The correct form is 'My partner and I.'

Question 83: A department seized 3.5 pounds of marijuana during a search. There are 453.6 grams in one pound. Approximately how many grams of marijuana were seized?

1,350 grams
1,750 grams
1,588 grams (Correct answer)
1,200 grams

Correct answer: 1,588 grams

3.5 × 453.6 = 1,587.6 grams, which rounds to approximately 1,588 grams.

Question 84: On a map with north at the top, an officer needs to travel from Point X to Point Y. Point Y is in the upper-left corner of the map relative to Point X. In which compass direction is the officer traveling?

Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Northwest

Upper on a north-up map is north, and left is west; upper-left is therefore northwest.

Question 85: Which of the following best describes the purpose of using 'passive voice' cautiously in police reports?

Passive voice is preferred because it sounds more professional
Passive voice can obscure who performed an action, reducing report clarity (Correct answer)
Passive voice is required for use-of-force reports
Passive voice helps protect officer identity in public records

Correct answer: Passive voice can obscure who performed an action, reducing report clarity

Passive voice ('the suspect was detained') hides the actor; active voice ('Officer Smith detained the suspect') is clearer and more accountable.

Question 86: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Officers responding to domestic disturbances should first ensure scene safety before approaching the residence. They should avoid positioning themselves directly in front of the door when knocking, listen for sounds of violence, and request backup if the situation appears dangerous. The goal is to de-escalate and separate the parties involved." What is the PRIMARY goal upon arriving at a domestic disturbance call, according to the passage?

Immediately arrest the aggressor
Make an arrest and file charges
Secure the perimeter and wait for backup
De-escalate and separate involved parties (Correct answer)

Correct answer: De-escalate and separate involved parties

The passage explicitly states that the goal is to de-escalate and separate the parties involved.

Question 87: During a patrol, an officer's attention is drawn to a sequence of events. First, a man parks a silver bicycle against a light post. Second, he enters a bakery. Third, a woman in a yellow coat walks past the bicycle. Finally, the man exits the bakery holding a small white bag. What happened immediately AFTER the man entered the bakery?

A woman in a yellow coat walked past the bicycle. (Correct answer)
The man exited the bakery.
The man parked his bicycle.
The woman in the yellow coat spoke to the man.

Correct answer: A woman in a yellow coat walked past the bicycle.

The sequence of events is clearly laid out. The event that occurred directly after the man entered the bakery was the woman in the yellow coat walking past the bicycle. Parking the bike happened before, and exiting the bakery happened after.

Question 88: An officer reads: 'The building had three entry points: a front door on Elm Street, a rear door accessible from the alley, and a side entrance on the west wall used exclusively by staff. The front door was found unlocked; the rear and side doors were secured.' How many entry points were secured?

Three
One
None
Two (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Two

The rear door and side entrance were both secured, making two entry points secured.

Question 89: What is the role of cultural competency in effective community policing?

It only matters when working in predominantly immigrant communities
It is not important since law is applied equally to everyone
It allows officers to understand and communicate respectfully across different cultural contexts, building trust and improving police-community relations (Correct answer)
It means treating different groups by different legal standards

Correct answer: It allows officers to understand and communicate respectfully across different cultural contexts, building trust and improving police-community relations

Cultural competency enables officers to communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural differences, which builds trust and improves community cooperation.

Question 90: A video depicts a juvenile, approximately 13 years old, shoplifting a snack item valued at under $5. The store owner wants the child arrested. What is your BEST course of action?

Contact a parent or guardian, document the incident, and consider a formal warning or juvenile diversion (Correct answer)
Ignore the request since juveniles cannot be cited
Arrest the juvenile per the store owner's wishes
Release the juvenile without any action since the value is minimal

Correct answer: Contact a parent or guardian, document the incident, and consider a formal warning or juvenile diversion

Juvenile diversion and parental notification are preferred for minor first offenses, balancing accountability with appropriate juvenile justice principles.

Question 91: What is a detail?

Specific information (Correct answer)
Author's intent
Main idea
Conclusion

Correct answer: Specific information

A detail refers to specific pieces of information that support or elaborate on a main idea. Details provide evidence, examples, descriptions, or explanations that help the reader understand the broader concept. They add depth and clarity to the overall message of a text.

Question 92: Read the passage: 'Officers encountering a person in apparent mental health crisis should first ensure the safety of the individual and bystanders. Avoid escalating the situation through loud commands or rapid movements. Speaking calmly and giving the person time to process what is being said is more effective than issuing rapid commands. If available, a Crisis Intervention Team officer should be requested.' According to the passage, when should a Crisis Intervention Team officer be requested?

Before any other officer arrives on scene
When available, upon encountering a person in mental health crisis (Correct answer)
Only after all other de-escalation methods have failed
Only when the person has already become violent

Correct answer: When available, upon encountering a person in mental health crisis

The passage states a CIT officer 'should be requested' when available, without requiring other methods to fail first.

Question 93: You are on patrol and observe a video clip showing two vehicles stopped at an intersection. The driver of one vehicle exits and begins shouting obscenities at the other driver, who remains in their car. What is your BEST first action?

Approach both parties calmly, separate them, and assess the situation (Correct answer)
Drive past since no physical violence has occurred yet
Immediately arrest the shouting driver for disorderly conduct
Call for backup before taking any action

Correct answer: Approach both parties calmly, separate them, and assess the situation

Calmly separating parties and assessing the situation de-escalates tension and allows you to gather facts before determining appropriate action.

Question 94: You pull over a vehicle for a broken taillight. The passenger is visibly nervous and will not make eye contact. The driver is calm and cooperative. How do you proceed?

Arrest the passenger based on nervousness alone
Focus entirely on the driver and ignore the passenger
Immediately order both occupants out of the car
Note the passenger's behavior as a factor to consider while conducting the stop professionally and observing the vehicle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Note the passenger's behavior as a factor to consider while conducting the stop professionally and observing the vehicle

Passenger nervousness is an observable factor that informs officer awareness, but alone it does not justify escalating the stop beyond its original purpose.

Question 95: You arrive at a shoplifting call. The store manager has a 14-year-old detained who took a small item. The manager wants the teen arrested and prosecuted. What factors should guide your response?

Release the teen with no action because juveniles cannot be arrested
Contact the teen's parents and take no further action regardless of circumstances
Consider the age, the value of the item, the teen's history, and available juvenile diversion options before deciding on action (Correct answer)
Arrest the teen immediately because the manager is the victim and has authority to direct the response

Correct answer: Consider the age, the value of the item, the teen's history, and available juvenile diversion options before deciding on action

Juvenile cases require considering the offender's age, offense seriousness, prior history, and diversion options — not simply following the victim's demands for prosecution.

Question 96: What does 'chain of custody' documentation in a report establish?

A chronological record of who handled evidence and when (Correct answer)
The sequence of supervisory approvals
The order in which witnesses were interviewed
The rank order of officers at the scene

Correct answer: A chronological record of who handled evidence and when

Chain of custody documentation tracks every person who handled evidence from collection to court, protecting its admissibility.

Question 97: After working a 12-hour shift, an officer must handle a physical altercation. How does shift fatigue affect physical performance during defensive tactics?

Only mental fatigue matters; physical fatigue is irrelevant during adrenaline surges
Fatigue reduces strength, reaction time, coordination, and decision-making ability, increasing injury risk for both the officer and the subject (Correct answer)
Fatigue has no effect since police are trained to handle stress
Fatigue improves reaction time due to adrenaline

Correct answer: Fatigue reduces strength, reaction time, coordination, and decision-making ability, increasing injury risk for both the officer and the subject

Physical and mental fatigue impairs all performance dimensions including strength, speed, reaction time, coordination, and judgment, increasing risk during physical confrontations.

Question 98: A video shows you arriving at a welfare check where an elderly resident answers the door appearing confused and malnourished. They say they are fine and ask you to leave. What should you do?

Respect their wishes completely and file no report
Leave immediately since they answered the door and said they are fine
Assess their capacity to make decisions, contact Adult Protective Services, and document observations (Correct answer)
Force entry to conduct a full home inspection

Correct answer: Assess their capacity to make decisions, contact Adult Protective Services, and document observations

Signs of self-neglect and confusion may indicate diminished capacity, requiring APS notification and thorough documentation even if the person refuses help.

Question 99: You watch a clip where a visibly intoxicated person is stumbling near a busy roadway at night. They refuse to accept help and say they are fine. What should you do?

Arrest them for public intoxication regardless of local policy
Detain them for their own safety, contact medical services, and keep them from the roadway (Correct answer)
Leave them since they are an adult who refused help
Call a family member and wait indefinitely for someone to arrive

Correct answer: Detain them for their own safety, contact medical services, and keep them from the roadway

An intoxicated person near traffic presents an immediate danger to themselves, justifying a protective detention and medical evaluation.

Question 100: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Community policing emphasizes building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Officers are encouraged to engage with residents during non-emergency interactions, attend community meetings, and collaborate with local organizations to identify and address the root causes of crime." According to the passage, what is the aim of officers engaging with residents during non-emergency interactions?

To build relationships as part of community policing (Correct answer)
To gather intelligence for ongoing investigations
To reduce the department's emergency call volume
To demonstrate a visible law enforcement presence

Correct answer: To build relationships as part of community policing

The passage describes non-emergency engagement as part of building relationships under the community policing approach.

National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Police Test

The NTN FrontLine National Police Test assesses essential skills and abilities required for entry-level police officer positions, including reading, writing, and problem-solving.

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