POST Reading Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

A police report states: 'The suspect fled eastbound on Oak Street, then turned northbound onto Elm Avenue.' Which direction was the suspect last traveling?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

The suspect's last stated direction of travel was northbound on Elm Avenue.

Question 2

A policy manual states: 'Officers shall not discharge their firearm in a crowded area unless there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury that cannot be mitigated by other means.' An officer in a crowded mall sees a man threatening another person with a knife but a clear shot exists. What does the policy require the officer to consider FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Whether other means can mitigate the threat

Answer

The policy specifies that discharge is only permitted if the threat cannot be mitigated by other means.

Question 3

A witness statement reads: 'I saw two men arguing. The taller one pushed the shorter one, who then fell and hit his head on the curb.' Who fell and hit their head?

Accepted Answer

The shorter man

Answer

The shorter man was pushed by the taller man and fell, hitting his head on the curb.

Question 4

An incident report reads: 'At 1435 hours the call was received; officers arrived at 1448 hours.' How long did it take officers to arrive after the call was received?

Accepted Answer

13 minutes

Answer

From 1435 to 1448 is 13 minutes.

Question 5

A department directive states: 'Any use of force beyond soft empty-hand control must be documented within 24 hours of the incident.' An officer uses a control hold at 10:00 PM on Monday. By what time must documentation be completed?

Accepted Answer

10:00 PM Tuesday

Answer

24 hours after 10:00 PM Monday is 10:00 PM Tuesday.

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test

POST Reading Comprehension Skills 2