NYPD NYPD Situational Judgment 2

Question 1

You are on patrol and witness a fellow officer accepting a free meal from a restaurant owner who says it is a 'thank you for keeping the neighborhood safe.' What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to your supervisor as a potential gratuity violation

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Accept the meal since it is a small token of appreciation

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Advise the officer privately but take no further action

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Ignore it because no money exchanged hands

Question 2

While processing an arrest, a suspect tells you they are experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. What is your first priority?

Accepted Answer

Secure the suspect and immediately request Emergency Medical Services

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Complete the arrest paperwork before addressing medical complaints

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Assume the suspect is faking to avoid processing and continue

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Ask a fellow officer to watch the suspect while you finish your report

Question 3

A store owner calls 911 to report a known shoplifter in the store. When you arrive, the shoplifter has already left. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Take a report, obtain a description, and canvas the area

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Leave immediately since no crime is currently in progress

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Tell the owner to handle it themselves next time

Answer

Arrest the first person matching the description you see outside

Question 4

You stop a driver for a minor traffic violation and notice open containers of alcohol in the back seat but no other signs of impairment. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Issue a summons for the open container violation in addition to the traffic ticket

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Issue a ticket only for the traffic violation and let the driver go

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Arrest the driver immediately for DUI without further testing

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Confiscate the alcohol and issue only a verbal warning

Question 5

During a foot pursuit of a suspect, you lose sight of them and they may have entered a residential building. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Set up a perimeter, request backup, and notify the dispatcher

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Enter the building alone immediately to locate the suspect

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Give up the pursuit to avoid endangering civilians

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Force entry into every apartment in the building

Question 6

A civilian approaches you on the street and offers information about a local drug dealer in exchange for you overlooking a warrant on the civilian. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the deal and arrest the civilian on the outstanding warrant

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Accept the deal to obtain useful intelligence

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Ignore the civilian and walk away

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Promise nothing but listen to the information first

Question 7

You are the first officer on scene at a reported domestic disturbance. You hear shouting inside but no sounds of violence. What is your first step?

Accepted Answer

Knock, announce your presence, and request entry while awaiting backup

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Force entry immediately to prevent potential violence

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Wait outside and listen to determine if entry is necessary

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Leave and return later if another call comes in