UDEE Observational Memory Recall 2

Question 1

An officer briefly views a scene: a white sedan parked facing north, a man in a red jacket standing near the hood, and a bicycle leaning against a blue mailbox.
Which detail is MOST critical to include in a report?

Accepted Answer

The direction the sedan was facing

Answer

The color of the mailbox

Answer

The make of the bicycle

Answer

The material of the jacket

Question 2

During a 30-second observation window, an officer notes: two men in gray suits, one woman in a blue dress, a black briefcase, and a green umbrella. How many people were observed?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 3

An officer memorizes a vehicle description: 2019 Honda Civic, silver, license plate NJX-4421, northbound on 3rd Street. Later, the officer is asked about the license plate. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

NJX-4421

Answer

NJX-4412

Answer

NXJ-4421

Answer

NJX-4241

Question 4

After observing a scene for 45 seconds, an officer is asked: 'Was there a fire hydrant visible?' The officer did not specifically notice one. The BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

I did not observe a fire hydrant during my observation

Answer

Yes, there was definitely a fire hydrant

Answer

No, there was no fire hydrant

Answer

I cannot answer questions about the scene

Question 5

An officer observes a suspect described as: approximately 6 feet tall, heavyset, wearing a blue baseball cap, dark jeans, and white sneakers, carrying a red backpack. The officer spots a person matching this description except they are wearing black sneakers. Should the officer stop this person?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because multiple significant features match and footwear can easily be changed

Answer

No, because the sneaker color doesn't match

Answer

No, because only a perfect match justifies a stop

Answer

Yes, but only if the backpack is still red

Question 6

An officer observes a crowded lobby for 60 seconds. Later, the officer is asked to recall which objects were near the security desk. The officer remembers a telephone, a binder, and a coffee cup. They are uncertain about a pen. What should the officer report?

Accepted Answer

State uncertainty but note that a pen was possibly present

Answer

Include the pen since it is commonly found at security desks

Answer

Exclude the pen and report only items the officer is certain about

Answer

Report all possible items including the pen to be thorough