RCMP Memory and Observation 4

Question 1

An RCMP candidate is shown a photo of six people in a lineup for 30 seconds and then asked which person was wearing a watch. This exercise tests which cognitive skill?

Accepted Answer

Attention to peripheral and secondary details

Answer

Noticing secondary details like accessories tests an officer's ability to observe beyond the obvious focal point, which is critical in real investigations.

Question 2

You respond to a hit-and-run. A witness says the vehicle was 'a newer-looking silver car, maybe a Honda or Toyota, that turned left on Maple Street.' Which detail is MOST actionable for an immediate search?

Accepted Answer

The left turn onto Maple Street

Answer

The direction of travel — a left turn onto Maple Street — is immediately actionable for directing patrol units to search a specific area.

Question 3

A suspect is described as having a distinctive scar on his right cheek. During an interview, the suspect presents his left cheek to the officer throughout the conversation. What should the officer note?

Accepted Answer

The suspect may be deliberately concealing the right cheek, warranting further observation

Answer

A subject consistently angling away from a described feature is a behavioral cue that an observant officer should note and investigate further.

Question 4

You are completing a report about a traffic stop from three hours ago. You remember the vehicle's color and make but forgot the exact license plate. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Leave the plate field blank and note that it was not captured

Answer

Leaving unverified information blank and noting it was not captured is the correct practice; fabricating details in official reports constitutes misconduct.

Question 5

Two officers respond to the same scene. Officer A remembers the suspect had a blue shirt; Officer B remembers a green shirt. When filing separate reports, what should each officer do?

Accepted Answer

Each officer should document their own recollection independently

Answer

Each officer must document their own independent recollection; coordinating testimony before reporting can compromise the integrity of the investigation.

RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Practice Test

RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Practice Test

RCMP Memory and Observation 4