FREE Police Officer Entrance Questions and Answers

Question 1

The Traffic Bureau Commander

Accepted Answer

If a request is possible, who then authorizes it for approval?

Answer

The Traffic Bureau Commander is a high-ranking officer responsible for the operations and administration of their specific bureau. In an organizational hierarchy, a commander would typically be the authority figure who reviews and authorizes requests for approval within their department. This reflects their leadership role and decision-making power.

Question 2

In the neighborhood's public schools, Officer Hidalgo frequently serves as a drug-use prevention officer. He does three school visits per week for 40 weeks of the year. In a year, how many schools does he visit?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

To calculate the total number of school visits, multiply the number of visits Officer Hidalgo makes per week by the number of weeks he performs these visits. He makes 3 visits per week for 40 weeks. Therefore, 3 visits/week * 40 weeks = 120 total school visits in a year.

Question 3

A suspect in a robbery has been detained. The bond amount in this case has been imposed by the judge at $1 million. To issue a bail bond, the bail bondsman needs to have a 10% deposit. How much of the $1,000,000 must the robbery suspect pay to obtain the bail bond?

Accepted Answer

$100,000

Answer

To determine the required deposit, calculate 10% of the total bond amount. The bond is set at $1,000,000. Multiplying $1,000,000 by 0.10 (which represents 10%) yields a deposit amount of $100,000.

Question 4

Choose the phrase or term that most accurately conveys the same meaning as the underlined word.
The cops executed the search warrant's instructions and removed the door from its hinges when the suspect refused to unlock it.

Accepted Answer

carried out

Answer

In the context of a search warrant, 'executed' means to perform or carry out the instructions and requirements specified in the warrant. The police 'carried out' the actions, including removing the door, as authorized by the warrant. 'Carried out' is the most accurate synonym for 'executed' in this legal and procedural sense.

Question 5

Find the incorrect word in the next phrase.
The surprising news anemated the conversation amongst the group.

Accepted Answer

anemated

Answer

The word 'anemated' is misspelled in the sentence. The correct spelling for the word meaning to make something lively or energetic is 'animated.' The other words in the phrase are spelled correctly and used appropriately within the sentence structure.

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FREE Police Officer Entrance Questions and Answers