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  1. A witness describes a robbery suspect as: male, approximately 6'1", 190 lbs, brown eyes, wearing a red hoodie, dark jeans, and white sneakers. What is the suspect's approximate weight?

    Answer: 190 lbs

    The witness stated the suspect weighed approximately 190 lbs.

  2. An officer is given the following radio code sequence to relay: 10-30, 10-85, 10-13. Which code was given SECOND?

    Answer: 10-85

    The sequence was 10-30, 10-85, 10-13 — making 10-85 the second code.

  3. You observe a vehicle with license plate KPX-7741 leaving a crime scene. Which of the following correctly states the plate number?

    Answer: KPX-7741

    The plate KPX-7741 matches exactly as observed.

  4. A victim reports four stolen items: a silver watch, a black wallet, car keys with a blue keychain, and a gold necklace. Which item had a BLUE accessory?

    Answer: Car keys

    The car keys were described as having a blue keychain.

  5. During a briefing, an officer is told a suspect fled north on Maple Avenue, then turned east on 5th Street. In which direction did the suspect turn on 5th Street?

    Answer: East

    The briefing stated the suspect turned east on 5th Street.

  6. A scene sketch shows five numbered locations. The stolen vehicle was found at location 3, the witness stood at location 5, and the point of entry was location 1. Where was the witness located?

    Answer: Location 5

    The witness was positioned at location 5 according to the scene sketch.

  7. An officer reviews a wanted bulletin listing these details: DOB 03/14/1988, height 5'9", weight 165 lbs, scar on left cheek. On which cheek does the subject have a scar?

    Answer: Left cheek

    The bulletin specifically states the scar is on the left cheek.

  8. An officer memorizes the following phone number to call a witness: (718) 555-0293. What are the last four digits?

    Answer: 0293

    The last four digits of the witness's number are 0293.

  9. A suspect is described as having tattoos on his right forearm and left shoulder, and a birthmark on his neck. Where is the birthmark located?

    Answer: Neck

    The birthmark is on the suspect's neck, distinguishing it from the tattooed locations.

  10. A crime report lists the following sequence of events: break-in at 02:15, alarm triggered at 02:17, first unit on scene at 02:24, suspect in custody at 02:31. At what time was the alarm triggered?

    Answer: 02:17

    The alarm was triggered at 02:17, two minutes after the break-in.

  11. A bulletin describes a missing person as: female, 42 years old, 5'3", wearing a purple blouse and khaki pants, last seen near Riverside Park. What was she wearing on her upper body?

    Answer: Purple blouse

    The missing person was last seen wearing a purple blouse on her upper body.

  12. Officers are shown a map with four marked locations: evidence site (A), suspect's home (B), victim's workplace (C), and point of contact (D). Which location is marked C?

    Answer: Victim's workplace

    Location C on the map marks the victim's workplace.

  13. A witness describes a getaway car as a black SUV with a dented left rear door and a broken left taillight. Which side had the dented door?

    Answer: Left side

    Both the dented door and broken taillight were on the left side of the vehicle.

  14. During an observation test, an officer sees a storefront with three signs: one in red reading 'OPEN', one in blue reading 'SALE', and one in yellow reading 'EXIT'. What color is the sign that reads 'SALE'?

    Answer: Blue

    The sign reading 'SALE' was blue.

  15. An officer reviews an incident report noting five witnesses: W1 at the bus stop, W2 in the diner, W3 on the roof, W4 in the parking lot, and W5 at the ATM. Which witness was on the roof?

    Answer: W3

    Witness W3 was positioned on the roof.

  16. A suspect's description includes: approximately 35 years old, Latino male, 5'11", 210 lbs, black beard, wearing a tan coat and black boots. How tall is the suspect?

    Answer: 5'11"

    The suspect's height was given as 5'11".

  17. A stolen property list includes: one iPhone 14 Pro (silver), one MacBook Air (space gray), one set of AirPods (white), and one iPad (gold). What color is the stolen MacBook Air?

    Answer: Space gray

    The stolen MacBook Air was space gray.

  18. An officer is given four case numbers to remember in order: 2026-04411, 2026-04413, 2026-04417, 2026-04421. Which case number is THIRD in the sequence?

    Answer: 2026-04417

    The third case number in the sequence is 2026-04417.

  19. A crime scene photo shows a hallway with six items: a shoe, a hat, a dropped phone, broken glass, a wallet, and a glove. Which item appears FIFTH in the listed order?

    Answer: Wallet

    The fifth item listed is the wallet.

  20. A patrol briefing describes a wanted vehicle as a 2021 silver Toyota Camry, license plate MRV-3856, last seen heading southbound on Broadway. What direction was the vehicle heading?

    Answer: Southbound

    The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Broadway.

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