PELLET B Reasoning 3

Question 1

Thefts at a mall occur: Monday 2 PM, Wednesday 2 PM, Friday 2 PM, Monday 2 PM. When should officers set up surveillance next?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday at 2 PM

Answer

Tuesday at 2 PM

Answer

Thursday at 2 PM

Answer

Saturday at 2 PM

Question 2

An officer must decide whether to pursue a vehicle that ran a red light through a school zone during school hours at high speed. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Record the license plate and investigate later

Answer

Pursue at high speed through the school zone

Answer

Ignore the violation

Answer

Continue high-speed pursuit while radioing dispatch

Question 3

Three witnesses estimate a suspect's height: 5'10", 6'0", and 5'8". What is the most reasonable estimate?

Accepted Answer

5'10" (the median)

Answer

5'6"

Answer

6'2"

Answer

Unable to estimate

Question 4

12 car break-ins last month: 8 on-street, 3 in driveways, 1 in a gated lot. All between 11 PM and 4 AM. What prevention advice is most logical?

Accepted Answer

Park in enclosed or gated areas and avoid street parking overnight

Answer

Avoid owning a car

Answer

Only park on the street during the day

Answer

Install cameras in every vehicle

Question 5

Suspect A has security footage alibi. Suspect B's DNA was found but B is the victim's roommate. Suspect C was seen nearby wearing matching clothes. What should the detective do?

Accepted Answer

Focus on C while keeping B as a person of interest

Answer

Arrest B for DNA evidence

Answer

Close the case

Answer

Arrest A because footage can be faked

Question 6

70% of domestic violence calls occur 6 PM-midnight, 20% midnight-6 AM, 10% daytime. How should specialized officers be scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Heaviest 6 PM-midnight, moderate midnight-6 AM, minimal daytime

Answer

Equal coverage across all shifts

Answer

All on the midnight shift

Answer

No specialized scheduling needed