RCMP Memory and Observation 2

Question 1

You observe a suspect vehicle for 30 seconds before it drives away. The driver was wearing a red baseball cap, a grey hoodie, and had a visible tattoo on his left forearm. When filing your report, which detail is MOST likely to aid identification?

Accepted Answer

The tattoo on the left forearm

Answer

Tattoos are permanent and unique identifying marks, making them the most reliable detail for identifying a suspect compared to easily changed clothing.

Question 2

A witness describes a getaway car as 'dark-colored, maybe black or dark blue, four doors, with a dent on the rear bumper.' What is the MOST reliable piece of information from this description?

Accepted Answer

The dent on the rear bumper

Answer

Specific physical damage like a dent is a concrete, distinctive detail that narrows identification, unlike approximate color or common body styles.

Question 3

During a foot pursuit, you run past a suspect who drops a bag. You continue pursuing another suspect. Later, you must describe where the bag was dropped. What is the best memory technique to use in the moment?

Accepted Answer

Mentally note a nearby landmark or fixed object relative to the bag

Answer

Anchoring a detail to a fixed landmark or reference point is a reliable on-the-spot memory technique when you cannot stop to document.

Question 4

You respond to a reported break-in at a store. Upon arrival, you notice the front door glass is broken inward, a cash register is open and empty, and a set of muddy boot prints leads toward the rear exit. Which observation suggests the direction the suspect fled?

Accepted Answer

The muddy boot prints leading to the rear exit

Answer

Boot prints leading toward the rear exit directly indicate the direction of suspect travel after the crime.

Question 5

An officer is asked to recall the license plate of a vehicle seen two hours earlier. The officer remembers 'JKL' but is unsure of the numbers. How should this partial information be reported?

Accepted Answer

Report only the letters JKL as confirmed, note numbers are uncertain

Answer

Accurately reporting confirmed details while clearly flagging uncertain information maintains report integrity and still provides useful investigative leads.

RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Practice Test

RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Practice Test

RCMP Memory and Observation 2