CritiCall Dispatcher Test CritiCall Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A dispatcher reads: 'Subject last seen WB on Elm Ave approaching intersection with 5th St, fled on foot into Riverside Park.' If the subject continues in the same direction, which area should units be directed toward?

Accepted Answer

West side of Riverside Park

Answer

Since the subject was traveling westbound and entered Riverside Park, units should cover the western portions of the park.

Question 2

An officer's report states: 'At approximately 2130 hrs, I observed the RP's vehicle in the 300 block of Pine St.' What does 'RP' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Reporting party

Answer

RP stands for 'reporting party,' referring to the person who initially called or reported the incident.

Question 3

A call log reads: 'Caller reports domestic disturbance. States male party left scene in a white pickup prior to officer arrival. No weapons observed. No injuries reported. Wants report only.' What should be the dispatcher's priority level for this call?

Accepted Answer

Reduce priority since the subject has left and no injuries were reported

Answer

With the subject gone and no injuries or weapons observed, the priority can be reduced to a report-only, non-emergency response.

Question 4

An alert reads: 'Hazmat situation at 800 Industrial Blvd. Unknown chemical spill. Wind from SW at 12 mph. Evacuate 500-ft radius.' Which direction should evacuation routes be directed?

Accepted Answer

Away from the southwest, toward the northeast

Answer

Evacuation should move people upwind (away from southwest, toward northeast) to avoid exposure to the airborne chemical.

Question 5

A CAD note states: 'Subj advised he has been waiting 45 min, becoming agitated. Prior call history at location shows 3 prior disturbances in last 6 months.' What should this prior call history indicate to the dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

Officers should be advised of the location's prior disturbance history for situational awareness

Answer

Prior call history is important context that should be relayed to responding officers so they can approach with appropriate caution.

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