NYPD NYPD Memorization Skills — Questions and Answers

Question 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?

175 lbs
190 lbs (Correct answer)
200 lbs
185 lbs

Correct answer: 190 lbs

The witness stated the suspect weighed approximately 190 lbs.

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

10-30
10-85 (Correct answer)
10-13
10-31

Correct answer: 10-85

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

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

KPX-7714
KXP-7741
KPX-7741 (Correct answer)
KPX-7771

Correct answer: KPX-7741

The plate KPX-7741 matches exactly as observed.

Question 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?

Silver watch
Gold necklace
Car keys (Correct answer)
Black wallet

Correct answer: Car keys

The car keys were described as having a blue keychain.

Question 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?

North
South
West
East (Correct answer)

Correct answer: East

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

Question 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?

Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Location 5 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Location 5

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

Question 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?

Right cheek
Left cheek (Correct answer)
Both cheeks
Chin

Correct answer: Left cheek

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

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

0239
0293 (Correct answer)
0923
0329

Correct answer: 0293

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

Question 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?

Right forearm
Left shoulder
Neck (Correct answer)
Left forearm

Correct answer: Neck

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

Question 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?

02:15
02:24
02:31
02:17 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 02:17

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

Question 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?

Khaki shirt
Blue blouse
Purple blouse (Correct answer)
White jacket

Correct answer: Purple blouse

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

Question 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?

Evidence site
Suspect's home
Point of contact
Victim's workplace (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Victim's workplace

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

Question 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?

Right side
Left side (Correct answer)
Front
Rear

Correct answer: Left side

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

Question 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'?

Red
Yellow
Green
Blue (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Blue

The sign reading 'SALE' was blue.

Question 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?

W2
W4
W3 (Correct answer)
W5

Correct answer: W3

Witness W3 was positioned on the roof.

Question 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?

5'9"
6'0"
5'11" (Correct answer)
6'1"

Correct answer: 5'11"

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

Question 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?

Silver
White
Gold
Space gray (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Space gray

The stolen MacBook Air was space gray.

Question 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?

2026-04413
2026-04411
2026-04421
2026-04417 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2026-04417

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

Question 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?

Broken glass
Hat
Wallet (Correct answer)
Glove

Correct answer: Wallet

The fifth item listed is the wallet.

Question 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?

Northbound
Eastbound
Westbound
Southbound (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Southbound

The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Broadway.

Question 21: During a 90-second observation exercise, an officer views a room containing a desk with papers, a red chair, a filing cabinet with an open drawer, a window with broken blinds, and a clock reading 3:20. What time did the clock display?

2:30
3:40
3:20 (Correct answer)
2:50

Correct answer: 3:20

The clock in the room displayed 3:20.

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