Mixed Deck — All NTN POLICE Topics Flashcards

A 'Terry stop' (stop and frisk) requires an officer to have at minimum:

Answer: Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

Terry v. Ohio (1968) held that a brief investigatory stop requires only reasonable, articulable suspicion that criminal activity is afoot.

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?

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.

A officer responds to a noise complaint at 11:45 PM and clears the scene at 12:30 AM the next day. How long was the officer on scene?

Answer: 45 minutes

From 11:45 PM to 12:30 AM is 45 minutes.

An officer is logging evidence from a narcotics seizure. The total weight of the confiscated substance is 2,450 grams. How much is this in kilograms?

Answer: 2.45 kg

There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. To convert grams to kilograms, you divide the number of grams by 1,000. So, 2,450 / 1,000 = 2.45 kilograms.

A patrol officer notices that a parked car has been in the same location for three days with a parking violation notice on the windshield. The car's plates come back as reported stolen. What pieces of information were important for the officer to have remembered from prior patrols?

Answer: The car's make, model, color, and location from previous observations

Remembering the vehicle's make, model, color, and location across multiple patrols is what allowed the officer to identify the anomaly and check the plates.

What should you do if you see a coworker violate protocol?

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.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "Officers conducting a building search after a reported break-in should announce their presence before entering each room, use a partner when possible, and systematically clear each area before moving forward. Officers should never assume an area is clear simply because it appears empty on initial view." What does the passage warn officers against assuming?

Answer: That an area is clear simply because it appears empty

The passage explicitly warns officers never to assume an area is clear simply because it appears empty on initial view.

What is a detail?

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.

On a topographic map used in patrol planning, closely spaced contour lines indicate:

Answer: A steep slope or elevation change

Closely spaced contour lines mean elevation is changing rapidly over a short distance, indicating a steep slope.

A police officer earns a base salary of $52,000 per year with a 6.5% annual raise. What will be the officer's salary after the raise?

Answer: $55,380

$52,000 × 0.065 = $3,380; $52,000 + $3,380 = $55,380.

During physical fitness training for the police academy, a recruit consistently scores high on the push-up test but low on the 1.5-mile run. What should the recruit prioritize to improve their overall fitness profile?

Answer: Increase aerobic/cardiovascular training with running, cycling, or swimming to improve endurance

A low run score indicates cardiovascular endurance is the weakness; targeted aerobic training is needed to address this gap.

A team of officers is planning a surveillance operation. One officer has relevant prior experience with this type of operation but is the lowest-ranking member of the team. How should the team leader handle this?

Answer: Ask the experienced officer to contribute their knowledge to the planning process while the team leader retains decision-making authority

Effective team leadership leverages all members' expertise during planning while the leader retains accountability for final decisions.

You are asked to recall a scene you observed 30 minutes ago. Which memory strategy is MOST effective for accurately recalling specific details of a crime scene?

Answer: Write down everything immediately after leaving the scene

Writing notes immediately after observation preserves accurate detail before memory fades or becomes contaminated by later input.

An officer is writing a report about a domestic dispute. The husband claims the wife initiated the physical altercation, while the wife claims the husband did. There were no other witnesses. What is the most appropriate way for the officer to document these conflicting statements in the incident report?

Answer: Document both statements verbatim, attributing each to the respective party without expressing a personal opinion.

Police reports must be objective and factual. When faced with conflicting statements and no independent verification, the officer's duty is to record each party's account accurately and attribute the statements to them. It is not the officer's role to determine credibility or draw conclusions about what happened in the report narrative; that is the function of the judicial process.

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?

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.

Officers are distributing patrol hours across three precincts based on call volume. Precinct A handles 40% of calls, Precinct B handles 35%, and Precinct C handles 25%. If the department allocates 2,000 patrol hours per month, how many hours go to Precinct B?

Answer: 700 hours

35% of 2,000 = 0.35 × 2,000 = 700 hours allocated to Precinct B.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "During a foot pursuit, officers must continuously assess whether continued pursuit is justified. Factors to weigh include the severity of the offense, the risk posed by the suspect to the public, and the officer's own physical condition. Officers should not allow the excitement of a chase to override sound judgment." What does the passage suggest is the greatest danger during a foot pursuit?

Answer: Allowing excitement to override sound judgment

The passage specifically warns officers not to let the excitement of a chase override sound judgment.

A bulletin states: 'Be on the lookout for a stolen 2019 blue Ford F-150 pickup truck, bearing license plate ZXR-4421. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on Highway 9 at approximately 1400 hours. The registered owner is not a suspect. Do not stop the registered owner's other vehicles.' What is the license plate of the stolen vehicle?

Answer: ZXR-4421

The bulletin clearly states the license plate is ZXR-4421.

What is a sign of good judgment in policing?

Answer: Decide based on facts

Good judgment in policing involves making decisions based on objective facts, evidence, and a thorough assessment of the situation, rather than assumptions or biases. This ensures fairness, accuracy, and the most appropriate course of action, leading to more just and effective outcomes. It prevents impulsive or prejudiced responses.

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

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.