NYPD NYPD Situational Judgment 3

Question 1

You observe two teenagers spray-painting graffiti on a building wall. As you approach, one runs and one stays. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Detain the teenager who stayed, broadcast a description of the fleeing one, and await backup

Answer

Detaining the individual present and broadcasting a description maximizes accountability without abandoning secured evidence.

Question 2

A victim of a robbery tells you the suspect is 'definitely' a neighbor she dislikes but provides no evidence. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the allegation, interview the named suspect, and gather corroborating evidence before acting

Answer

Probable cause requires more than an accusation; you must investigate and gather corroborating evidence before making an arrest.

Question 3

While on patrol you find an unconscious person on the sidewalk with a needle nearby. What is your primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and request EMS while ensuring scene safety

Answer

Life safety is always the first priority; EMS must be summoned immediately for an unconscious person.

Question 4

A supervisor orders you to falsify a report to cover up a minor procedural error. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and document the order, then report it to Internal Affairs

Answer

Falsifying official reports is illegal regardless of who orders it; refusal and reporting to IAB is the required course of action.

Question 5

You pull over a driver who is extremely agitated and keeps reaching toward the glove compartment. What is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Immediately order the driver to keep hands visible and call for backup

Answer

A driver repeatedly reaching toward hidden areas is a safety concern requiring you to establish control and request backup.

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