NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 5

Question 1

Passage: 'Officers responding to a domestic incident must document all visible injuries sustained by any party, note any weapons present or referenced, record the names and dates of birth of all persons present, and determine whether a protective order is in effect. If a crime has been committed, an arrest is mandatory regardless of the victim's wishes.' What must an officer do if a crime occurred during a domestic incident, even if the victim does not want an arrest made?

A) Mediate the dispute and leave
B) File a report but take no further action
C) Make a mandatory arrest
D) Contact a supervisor for a decision

Accepted Answer

Make a mandatory arrest

Answer

The passage explicitly states 'an arrest is mandatory regardless of the victim's wishes' when a crime has been committed.

Question 2

Passage: 'A crowd of approximately 150 people gathered on the corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue to observe a street performance. Traffic on Lenox Avenue was reduced to one lane for approximately 40 minutes before officers were able to clear the roadway. No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.' How many lanes of traffic were blocked on Lenox Avenue?

A) One lane was open
B) All lanes were blocked
C) Two lanes were blocked
D) Cannot be determined

Accepted Answer

One lane was open

Answer

The passage states traffic 'was reduced to one lane,' meaning one lane remained open while at least one other lane was affected.

Question 3

Passage: 'The purpose of an investigatory stop, often called a stop-and-frisk, is to temporarily detain a person when an officer has reasonable suspicion that the individual has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. A pat-down for weapons is only permitted when the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous.' When is a pat-down for weapons authorized?

A) Any time an investigatory stop is made
B) Only when the officer has a warrant
C) When the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous
D) Whenever a supervisor is present

Accepted Answer

When the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous

Answer

The passage states a pat-down is only permitted 'when the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous.'

Question 4

Passage: 'Officer Delgado observed a vehicle traveling at high speed through a red light at the intersection of Atlantic and Pacific Avenues. He activated his lights and siren and pursued the vehicle. The vehicle stopped after three blocks. The driver, later identified as Thomas Garrett, was found to have a suspended license. The vehicle was subsequently impounded.' What traffic violation did Garrett commit initially?

A) Speeding only
B) Running a red light only
C) Both speeding and running a red light
D) Driving with a suspended license

Accepted Answer

Both speeding and running a red light

Answer

The passage states the vehicle was 'traveling at high speed through a red light,' indicating both speeding and running a red light.

Question 5

Passage: 'An aided report must be prepared whenever a police officer renders assistance to a person who is sick, injured, or emotionally disturbed. The report should include the individual's name and address if obtainable, the nature of the condition, the time assistance was rendered, and whether EMS was notified. Aided reports are separate from arrest reports and complaint reports.' According to this passage, for which situation would an aided report NOT typically be required?

A) A pedestrian who collapses on the sidewalk
B) A person in emotional distress threatening self-harm
C) A suspect who resists arrest and is subdued
D) A driver injured in a vehicle collision

Accepted Answer

A suspect who resists arrest and is subdued

Answer

A suspect subdued during an arrest would be documented in an arrest report, not an aided report, as the passage distinguishes these as separate documents.

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NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 5