NTN POLICE Study Guide 2026
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📋 NTN POLICE Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NTN POLICE Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample NTN POLICE Questions & Answers
1. A 'Terry stop' (stop and frisk) requires an officer to have at minimum:
Terry v. Ohio (1968) held that a brief investigatory stop requires only reasonable, articulable suspicion that criminal activity is afoot.
2. 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?
From 11:45 PM to 12:30 AM is 45 minutes.
3. 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?
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.
4. A dispatcher gives an officer directions: 'Go north two blocks, east three blocks, south two blocks.' Where is the officer relative to the starting point?
Going north two blocks then south two blocks cancels out, leaving only the three blocks eastward displacement.
5. What should you do if you see a coworker violate protocol?
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.
6. What is a sign of good judgment in policing?
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.