Observation Skills & Memory Recall Flashcards
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An officer sees a silver Honda Accord, plate 4XYZ789, at a fire hydrant at 1430 hrs. Driver: female, red hair, green jacket. Which detail is MOST needed for a citation?
Answer: License plate number 4XYZ789
The license plate links the violation to the registered vehicle owner.
Three witnesses estimate a robbery suspect's height: W1 'about 5'10"', W2 'around 6 feet', W3 'maybe 5'11".' Best way to report?
Answer: Approximately 5'10" to 6'0" based on multiple witness estimates
The range represents all statements and acknowledges estimation variation.
During a vehicle pursuit, rank these for radio priority: (A) color, (B) direction, (C) speed, (D) plate number.
Answer: B, A, D, C — direction first, then identifying features
Direction of travel allows other units to position. Color identifies at distance. Plate confirms identity. Speed conveys risk.
Crime scene: broken east window, toppled lamp near couch, blood drops toward kitchen, open back door. Which suggests the suspect's exit route?
Answer: The open back door
An open back door was opened from inside, suggesting someone left through it.
A person exits a store quickly, looks both ways, jogs to a car parked facing away, and drives off immediately. Which behavior is LEAST consistent with normal shopping?
Answer: Looking both directions combined with jogging to the vehicle
The combination of scanning, urgency, and an escape-positioned vehicle suggests awareness of guilt.
Which detail is MOST reliably recalled 30 minutes after a brief encounter?
Answer: The person's approximate height and build
General physical characteristics are processed holistically and recalled more reliably than specific details.