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

Answer

Accepting gratuities, even small ones like meals, violates NYPD rules and must be reported to a supervisor.

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

Answer

Officer safety and detainee welfare require you to treat medical emergencies as the immediate priority and summon EMS.

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

Answer

Taking a proper report and canvassing the area fulfills your duty to investigate reported crimes and may lead to apprehension.

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

Answer

Open containers in a vehicle are a separate offense that must be addressed with the appropriate summons alongside the traffic violation.

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

Answer

Setting a perimeter and waiting for backup reduces officer risk and increases the chance of apprehending the suspect safely.

NYPD Exam Practice Test

NYPD Exam Practice Test

NYPD NYPD Situational Judgment 2