NTN Situational Judgment 2

Question 1

You arrive at the scene of a minor vehicle accident. One driver is clearly at fault and becomes verbally aggressive toward you. What is the BEST approach?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, use a firm but professional tone, and give the driver space to de-escalate

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Match the driver's aggressive tone to establish authority

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Immediately place the driver under arrest for disorderly conduct

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Ignore the driver until they calm down on their own

Question 2

You are the first officer to arrive at a scene where a person is having a medical emergency. Backup and EMS are en route. What should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Provide basic first aid within your training until EMS arrives

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Secure and document the scene and wait for EMS to arrive

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Check the person's identification to file a report

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Establish a perimeter and keep bystanders away before approaching the victim

Question 3

While on foot patrol you notice a juvenile who appears to be under the influence of alcohol. The juvenile refuses to identify themselves. What is your BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Detain the juvenile for their safety, attempt to identify them, and notify a supervisor

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Let the juvenile go since minors cannot be detained

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Arrest the juvenile immediately for underage drinking

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Call the juvenile's school to have them identified

Question 4

You are writing a report about an incident and realize you made a factual error in your initial report. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Submit a supplemental report correcting the error and note the change

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Leave the error since changing reports looks suspicious

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Erase the error and rewrite that section without documenting the change

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Ask a colleague to submit the correction under their name

Question 5

A store owner calls to report a shoplifter still on the premises. When you arrive, the suspect is a juvenile. The store owner wants the juvenile arrested. What factors should MOST influence your decision?

Accepted Answer

The severity of the offense, the juvenile's history, and departmental juvenile diversion policies

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The store owner's preference since they are the victim

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The race or appearance of the juvenile

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Whether the juvenile apologizes to the store owner

Question 6

You are called to a scene where two neighbors are arguing over a property line. Neither party has broken any law. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Mediate the dispute, advise both parties of their civil options, and document the contact

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Arrest one neighbor to prevent escalation

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Tell both parties this is a civil matter and leave without documentation

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Side with the neighbor who called police since they are the complainant

Question 7

You are off duty and in uniform traveling to work. You witness a serious traffic accident. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop, render aid, call dispatch to report the accident, and remain until on-duty units arrive

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Drive past since you are not yet officially on duty

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Stop only to provide witness information and then continue to work

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Call 911 anonymously and continue to your shift without stopping