UDEE Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield UDEE facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A parking area has 5 rows with 18 spaces each. Currently, 62 spaces are occupied. How many spaces are available? → 28
2. A sequence of figures shows: 1 black dot, 3 black dots, 6 black dots, 10 black dots, ? How many black dots are in the next figure? → 15
3. Your supervisor gives you feedback that your written reports lack detail. The MOST productive response is: → Thank the supervisor for the feedback and ask for specific examples to improve
4. In a number pattern displayed visually: Row 1 has 1 dot; Row 2 has 3 dots; Row 3 has 6 dots; Row 4 has 10 dots. How many dots are in Row 5? → 15
5. A suspect's description states the individual is between 5'9" and 6'1" tall. Which of the following heights is within that range? → 70 inches
6. A pattern shows: small triangle, medium triangle, large triangle, small square, medium square, large square, small circle, ? What is the next figure? → Medium circle
7. A radio battery lasts 12 hours. If an officer starts a shift at 7:00 AM with a fully charged battery, at what time will it need replacing? → 7:00 PM
8. Select the sentence with correct use of its/it's: → The vehicle was found with its doors unlocked.
9. Which of the following sentences is the most clearly and concisely written for an official report? → I observed the individual exit the building.
10. An evidence log records 48 items. After 12 items are released and 7 new items are added, how many items remain in the log? → 43
11. If a supply order costs $1,248 and is split equally among 6 units, how much does each unit pay? → $208
12. When evaluating the credibility of a witness statement, which of the following is a key principle of critical thinking for an officer? → Corroborating the witness's claims with independent evidence.
13. An officer is writing a report about a witness's behavior. Which of the following statements is the most objective and suitable for the report? → The witness refused to provide a statement and frequently looked towards the door.
14. Officer Davis writes in his report: 'The suspect ran north on 5th Avenue.' Surveillance footage later shows the suspect ran south. Officer Davis most likely: → Made an honest directional error during a stressful incident
15. A duty schedule repeats every 14 days. If an officer's first day off is on Day 3, on which day does his next day off fall? → Day 17
16. Which is the CORRECT punctuation for the following list in a report? 'The following items were recovered a wallet a cell phone a set of keys and a watch.' → The following items were recovered: a wallet, a cell phone, a set of keys, and a watch.
17. Which sentence uses the CORRECT form of 'affect' or 'effect'? → The change in shift hours will affect all personnel.
18. Which sentence is written in the MOST appropriate style for an official police report? → The suspect fled rapidly southbound through the alley located behind 400 Main Street.
19. A patrol shift lasts 8.5 hours. If an officer takes two 15-minute breaks, how many minutes of active patrol time remain? → 490 minutes
20. Which of the following describes a common barrier to effective critical thinking in a law enforcement context? → Allowing personal biases or assumptions to influence an investigation.
21. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly to show possession? → Both officers' statements were consistent with the video evidence.
22. A vehicle travels at 45 mph for the first 2 hours and 60 mph for the next 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled? → 270 miles
23. A high-profile incident occurs during your shift and media reporters approach you asking for comments. You are not authorized to speak to the press. You should: → Decline to comment and direct reporters to the designated public affairs officer
24. In a series of figures, the number of dots inside each shape follows this pattern: 1, 2, 4, 8, ? What is the next number of dots? → 16
25. Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error? → It is necessary to file a seperate report for the recovered property.
26. An officer writes: 'The suspect claimed that he didn't done nothing wrong.' How should this be corrected? → The suspect claimed that he had not done anything wrong.
27. Which of the following sentences, intended for a formal memo, is grammatically correct? → Neither the access card nor the backup keys were found at the scene.
28. Which correctly uses a semicolon? → The suspect fled north; however, the officer pursued and apprehended him.
29. If 5 officers can clear a building in 30 minutes, how long would it take 10 officers to clear the same building (assuming equal work distribution)? → 15 minutes
30. A perimeter fence requires posts every 8 feet. If the perimeter is 320 feet, how many posts are needed (including the start post)? → 41