NTN Police Reading Comprehension Skills 5

Question 1

Read the passage: 'Bias-based policing, sometimes called racial profiling, occurs when an officer uses race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin as the primary basis for law enforcement decisions. Department policy strictly prohibits this practice. Officers may consider race or ethnicity only when it is part of a specific, credible suspect description provided by a victim or witness.' When may race be considered as a factor, according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

When it is part of a specific, credible suspect description

Answer

The passage allows race to be a factor only when 'it is part of a specific, credible suspect description provided by a victim or witness.'

Question 2

Read the passage: 'A field interview, also called a field contact or stop-and-talk, occurs when an officer voluntarily questions a person without detaining them. The person is free to leave at any time during a field interview. If the person is not free to leave, the encounter has escalated to a detention and legal requirements for reasonable suspicion apply.' According to the passage, what distinguishes a field interview from a detention?

Accepted Answer

Whether the person is free to leave at any time

Answer

The passage states that in a field interview 'the person is free to leave at any time,' and that inability to leave elevates it to a detention.

Question 3

Read the passage: 'Chain of custody refers to the chronological documentation showing the collection, transfer, and storage of evidence. Every person who handles a piece of evidence must be logged. Gaps in the chain of custody can lead to evidence being challenged or excluded in court. Officers must sign and date evidence tags immediately upon collection.' What is a potential consequence of gaps in the chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

Evidence may be challenged or excluded in court

Answer

The passage states that 'gaps in the chain of custody can lead to evidence being challenged or excluded in court.'

Question 4

Read the passage: 'When writing an incident report, officers should use the active voice rather than the passive voice. Active voice clearly identifies who performed an action — for example, 'the suspect struck the victim' is preferable to 'the victim was struck.' Passive voice can obscure accountability and make reports harder to understand.' According to the passage, why is active voice preferred in reports?

Accepted Answer

It clearly identifies who performed an action and avoids obscuring accountability

Answer

The passage states active voice 'clearly identifies who performed an action' and avoids obscuring accountability.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

When available, upon encountering a person in mental health crisis

Answer

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

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NTN Police Reading Comprehension Skills 5