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  1. An officer issues 8 citations on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and 11 on Wednesday. What is the average number of citations per day?

    Answer: 8

    (8 + 5 + 11) ÷ 3 = 24 ÷ 3 = 8 citations per day.

  2. A suspect fled on foot covering 0.75 miles in 6 minutes. What was the suspect's speed in miles per hour?

    Answer: 7.5 mph

    0.75 miles in 6 min = 0.75 × (60/6) = 7.5 mph.

  3. If 15% of 200 arrested individuals were juveniles, how many juveniles were arrested?

    Answer: 30

    15% × 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30 juveniles.

  4. A fence around a rectangular crime scene measures 60 feet long and 35 feet wide. What is the total perimeter?

    Answer: 190 feet

    Perimeter = 2(60 + 35) = 2(95) = 190 feet.

  5. An officer earns $52,000 annually. What is the gross biweekly pay (26 pay periods per year)?

    Answer: $2,000

    $52,000 ÷ 26 = $2,000 per biweekly period.

  6. A burglar alarm was triggered at 11:52 PM. Officers responded in 8 minutes. At what time did officers arrive?

    Answer: 12:00 AM

    11:52 PM + 8 minutes = 12:00 AM midnight.

  7. A patrol unit covers 3 districts. District A has 4,200 residents, B has 3,750, and C has 5,050. What is the total population served?

    Answer: 13,000

    4,200 + 3,750 + 5,050 = 13,000 residents.