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

The pattern is every other weekday at 2 PM. After Monday, the next is Wednesday.

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

A high-speed pursuit through an active school zone poses extreme risk to children. Recording the plate prioritizes safety.

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

The median of 5'8", 5'10", 6'0" is 5'10", providing the most robust 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

Street parking has the highest risk (67%). Gated parking has the lowest (8%). Recommending gated/enclosed overnight parking addresses the pattern.

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

A has strong alibi. B's DNA is explained. C has unexplained proximity and matching description, making C the primary focus.

PELLET B Test Practice Test

PELLET B Test Practice Test

PELLET B Reasoning 3