NTN Situational Judgment 3

Question 1

You respond to a call and discover that the suspect is a personal friend. What is the MOST ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the relationship to your supervisor and request reassignment if possible

Answer

Disclosing potential conflicts of interest to a supervisor is the ethical standard; it protects the officer, the investigation, and the integrity of the process.

Question 2

During a search authorized by a valid warrant, you find evidence not listed in the warrant that is clearly linked to another crime. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Seize the additional evidence under the plain view doctrine and document it thoroughly

Answer

The plain view doctrine allows officers to seize evidence of a crime that is clearly visible during a lawful search, provided they document it properly.

Question 3

A victim of a crime tells you they do not want to press charges and asks you to leave. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain that charging decisions may rest with the prosecutor, document the incident fully, and assess for safety concerns

Answer

Charging decisions are often made by prosecutors, not victims; officers must document incidents thoroughly and assess ongoing safety risks even when victims are uncooperative.

Question 4

You are ordered by a supervisor to perform an action that you believe is clearly illegal. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the order, document the request, and report it through proper channels

Answer

Officers are not required to follow illegal orders and have a duty to refuse and report such orders through the chain of command or internal affairs.

Question 5

A subject you have detained becomes unresponsive. What is your MOST immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and begin life-saving measures immediately while calling for EMS

Answer

Life safety is always the first priority; checking responsiveness and initiating CPR or first aid before other tasks is required when someone is unresponsive.

NTN - National Testing Network Practice Test

NTN - National Testing Network Practice Test

NTN Situational Judgment 3