NTN Police Video-Based Situational Judgment 4

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Approach both parties calmly, separate them, and assess the situation

Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Establish a perimeter, request backup, and contain the area

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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NTN Police Video-Based Situational Judgment 4