Reading Comprehension Analysis Flashcards
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'The annual report indicated response times improved by 12% in urban areas but declined by 8% in rural districts. The chief attributed urban improvements to the new dispatch system but acknowledged reduced staffing in rural areas.' What is the main idea?
Answer: Urban and rural response times moved in opposite directions for different reasons
The passage contrasts urban improvement (dispatch system) with rural decline (reduced staffing), showing opposite trends with different causes.
'Sequential lineups produce fewer false identifications than simultaneous lineups. Double-blind administration further reduces suggestive influences.' The passage implies simultaneous lineups:
Answer: May produce more false identifications
If sequential lineups produce 'fewer false identifications,' simultaneous lineups produce more.
'The K-9 unit conducted 156 searches. Of these, 112 resulted in successful detection. The false alert rate was 8%.' What was the approximate success rate?
Answer: 72%
112 / 156 = approximately 72%.
'At 0345, Officer Reyes observed a male exit the rear of a closed business carrying a dark bag. The business showed forced entry signs including pry marks and a broken lock.' Which crime does this most likely describe?
Answer: Burglary
Forced entry at a closed business, a subject carrying a bag, and haste indicate burglary.
'The ruling established that officers have a duty to intervene when witnessing another officer use excessive force. Failure to intervene may result in personal liability. Departmental culture does not excuse inaction.' What does the ruling establish about non-intervening officers?
Answer: They may be personally liable if they fail to intervene
The passage states failure to intervene may result in 'personal liability for the non-intervening officer.'
'De-escalation training reduces use-of-force incidents by 28% on average. Effectiveness varies by implementation quality. Departments with comprehensive, scenario-based programs show greatest improvements; those with classroom-only instruction see minimal change.' What determines effectiveness?
Answer: Implementation quality, including scenario-based practice
The passage identifies 'implementation quality' as the variable, specifying scenario-based practice as the key differentiator.