NTN Police Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Patrol officers are required to submit a use-of-force report whenever physical force beyond handcuffing is applied. The report must be completed within 24 hours of the incident and submitted to the supervising sergeant. Failure to file within this period requires written justification approved by a lieutenant." According to the passage, when must a written justification be approved by a lieutenant?
- When force beyond handcuffing is used
- When the report is filed within 24 hours
- When the officer fails to file the report within 24 hours (Correct answer)
- When the sergeant requests additional documentation
Correct answer: When the officer fails to file the report within 24 hours
The passage states that failure to file within 24 hours requires written justification approved by a lieutenant.
Question 2: Read the following passage and answer the question. "A neighborhood watch coordinator reported suspicious activity near a warehouse: a white van parked with its engine running for over an hour, two individuals wearing dark clothing loading boxes, and one person acting as a lookout near the entrance. No witnesses reported seeing license plates." Which detail from the report is LEAST useful for identifying the suspects?
- The van's color and type
- The clothing description of dark colors
- The fact that no license plates were recorded (Correct answer)
- The number of individuals involved
Correct answer: The fact that no license plates were recorded
The absence of license plate information is already an absence of evidence, making it the least actionable identifying detail.
Question 3: Read the following passage and answer the question. "Evidence collected at a crime scene must be properly documented before being moved. Officers should photograph the item in place, note its exact location in the incident report, and place it in an appropriate evidence bag. The bag must be sealed and labeled with the case number, date, officer's badge number, and a brief item description." What is the FIRST step officers must take when collecting evidence?
- Place the item in an evidence bag
- Seal and label the evidence bag
- Photograph the item in its original location (Correct answer)
- Note the location in the incident report
Correct answer: Photograph the item in its original location
The passage lists photographing the item in place as the first action before moving or bagging evidence.
Question 4: 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
- De-escalate and separate involved parties (Correct answer)
- Secure the perimeter and wait for backup
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 5: Read the following passage and answer the question. "The Miranda warning must be administered before a custodial interrogation. A person is considered 'in custody' when a reasonable person would not feel free to leave. If an officer fails to provide the Miranda warning prior to questioning, any statements made during that interrogation may be inadmissible in court." According to the passage, what determines whether a person is 'in custody'?
- Whether the officer has placed handcuffs on the suspect
- Whether a reasonable person would not feel free to leave (Correct answer)
- Whether the suspect has been formally charged with a crime
- Whether the interrogation takes place at a police station
Correct answer: Whether a reasonable person would not feel free to leave
The passage defines 'in custody' as a situation where a reasonable person would not feel free to leave.
Question 6: 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 direction of travel
- The suspect's approximate age
- The suspect's hair color (Correct answer)
- The suspect's clothing description
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 7: Read the following passage and answer the question. "When conducting a traffic stop, officers should activate emergency lights and position the patrol vehicle at an angle behind the stopped car to create a safety barrier. The officer should approach cautiously, keeping the stopped vehicle's occupants in view. Communication with dispatch should be maintained throughout the stop." Why should the patrol vehicle be positioned at an angle behind the stopped car?
- To signal to other drivers that a stop is in progress
- To allow the officer a faster exit from the patrol car
- To create a safety barrier for the officer (Correct answer)
- To block the suspect's vehicle from driving away
Correct answer: To create a safety barrier for the officer
The passage states the angled positioning is to create a safety barrier for the officer.
NTN Police Reading Comprehension 2
Read the following passage and answer the question.
"Patrol officers are required to submit a use-of-force report whenever physical force beyond handcuffing is applied.
The report must be completed within 24 hours of the incident and submitted to the supervising sergeant.
Failure to file within this period requires written justification approved by a lieutenant."
According to the passage, when must a written justification be approved by a lieutenant?