NYPD NYPD Entry Exam 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An officer notices that a store window has been shattered and the alarm is sounding. There are no witnesses present. The officer should FIRST:
- Enter the store to check for suspects
- Secure the perimeter and call for backup before entry (Correct answer)
- Turn off the alarm to reduce noise complaints
- Wait for the store owner to arrive before taking action
Correct answer: Secure the perimeter and call for backup before entry
Before entering a potentially unsecured premises, officers must establish a perimeter and request backup to ensure safety.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of the 'use of force continuum' applied correctly?
- Using deadly force against a person who verbally threatens an officer
- Applying the minimum level of force necessary to control a situation (Correct answer)
- Immediately drawing a firearm whenever a suspect appears agitated
- Using chemical agents before attempting verbal commands
Correct answer: Applying the minimum level of force necessary to control a situation
The use of force continuum requires officers to apply the least force necessary to overcome resistance at each level of the encounter.
Question 3: An officer is dispatched to a reported assault. Upon arrival, the victim states the attacker fled in a red sedan heading northbound. The officer should IMMEDIATELY:
- Take the victim's full statement before doing anything else
- Transmit a citywide alert with the vehicle description and direction of travel (Correct answer)
- Check the area hospitals for anyone with injuries matching the attacker
- File a complaint report and return to patrol
Correct answer: Transmit a citywide alert with the vehicle description and direction of travel
Broadcasting a description immediately gives all units in the area the best chance to intercept the fleeing suspect.
Question 4: The Miranda warning must be given to a suspect BEFORE:
- Any contact between the officer and the suspect
- Custodial interrogation regarding the suspected crime (Correct answer)
- A judge sets bail at arraignment
- The suspect is searched incident to arrest
Correct answer: Custodial interrogation regarding the suspected crime
Miranda v. Arizona requires that warnings be given before custodial interrogation to protect Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
Question 5: A complainant calls 911 stating her neighbor is playing loud music and has been doing so for three hours. This would MOST likely be categorized as:
- A felony noise complaint requiring immediate SWAT response
- A quality-of-life complaint to be handled by local patrol (Correct answer)
- A federal civil rights violation
- An incident requiring the emergency services unit
Correct answer: A quality-of-life complaint to be handled by local patrol
Noise complaints are quality-of-life issues handled by patrol officers under local ordinances and the NYC Administrative Code.
Question 6: Under New York Penal Law, which offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor?
- Murder in the second degree
- Assault in the third degree (Correct answer)
- Robbery in the first degree
- Grand larceny in the first degree
Correct answer: Assault in the third degree
Assault in the third degree (PL §120.00) is a Class A misdemeanor involving intentional or reckless physical injury.
Question 7: When an officer stops a pedestrian for a Terry stop, the officer may lawfully:
- Detain the person for up to 72 hours without charges
- Pat down the outer clothing if there is reasonable belief the person is armed (Correct answer)
- Search the person's pockets and bags without consent
- Arrest the person based solely on the stop
Correct answer: Pat down the outer clothing if there is reasonable belief the person is armed
A Terry frisk (pat-down of outer clothing) is permitted only when the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous.
NYPD NYPD Entry Exam 4
An officer notices that a store window has been shattered and the alarm is sounding.
There are no witnesses present.
The officer should FIRST: