NYPD Information Ordering Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer is writing a narrative for an incident report.
The following four sentences are to be included: 1.
The suspect was located two blocks away and taken into custody without incident. 2.
A description of the suspect and their direction of flight was obtained from the complainant. 3.
Upon arrival, I made contact with the complainant at the front of the convenience store. 4.
At 22:15 hours, I was dispatched to a report of a larceny at 123 Main Street.
Which of the following represents the most logical and chronological order for these sentences in the report?

Accepted Answer

4, 3, 2, 1

Answer

3, 4, 2, 1

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4, 2, 3, 1

Answer

2, 4, 3, 1

Question 2

A police department directive outlines the procedure for handling non-evidentiary found property. The steps are: A) Attempt to identify and contact the owner. B) Log the item into the precinct's property system with a detailed description. C) Secure the item in a designated property locker. D) Complete a 'Found Property' report form. What is the correct sequence of these steps?

Accepted Answer

D, B, C, A

Answer

A, D, B, C

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B, D, A, C

Answer

C, B, D, A

Question 3

An officer is the first to arrive at a chaotic scene where a car has struck a pedestrian. A small crowd is gathering, the driver is attempting to leave the scene, and the pedestrian is lying in the street, conscious but in pain. Which of the following sequences best prioritizes the officer's actions?

Accepted Answer

1. Detain the driver. 2. Secure the scene and call for EMS. 3. Render aid to the pedestrian. 4. Identify witnesses.

Answer

1. Interview witnesses in the crowd. 2. Detain the driver. 3. Render aid to the pedestrian. 4. Secure the scene.

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1. Render aid to the pedestrian. 2. Detain the driver. 3. Call for EMS and backup. 4. Disperse the crowd.

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1. Call for EMS. 2. Interview the driver. 3. Cordon off the area. 4. Take photos of the scene.

Question 4

You are reviewing notes to write a report about a pursuit. The notes are as follows: - 14:30: Suspect vehicle apprehended at Elm St. and Oak Ave. - 14:22: Initiated traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. - 14:28: Supervisor authorized tire deflation device deployment. - 14:23: Vehicle fled the stop, initiating a pursuit. What is the correct timeline of these events?

Accepted Answer

14:22, 14:23, 14:28, 14:30

Answer

14:23, 14:22, 14:28, 14:30

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14:22, 14:28, 14:23, 14:30

Answer

14:28, 14:22, 14:23, 14:30

Question 5

A department has a multi-stage alert system for major incidents. The procedure is: 1) The on-scene unit notifies the precinct desk sergeant. 2) The desk sergeant notifies the precinct commander. 3) The precinct commander assesses the situation and notifies the borough command. 4) The borough command issues a citywide notification if necessary. An officer on patrol encounters a situation requiring this protocol. According to the procedure, what is the correct order of notifications?

Accepted Answer

On-scene unit -> Desk sergeant -> Precinct commander -> Borough command

Answer

On-scene unit -> Borough command -> Precinct commander -> Desk sergeant

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Desk sergeant -> On-scene unit -> Precinct commander -> Borough command

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On-scene unit -> Precinct commander -> Desk sergeant -> Borough command

Question 6

An officer is compiling an investigative report. The established sequence of events is: 1) A silent alarm was received at 03:10. 2) Patrol units arrived at 03:14. 3) A broken window was discovered on the north side of the building. 4) The K-9 unit was requested to search the premises. A new piece of information is received: a witness who lives nearby states they heard glass breaking at approximately 03:08. Where should this new information be placed in the sequence?

Accepted Answer

Before event 1

Answer

Between events 2 and 3

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After event 4

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Between events 3 and 4