NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Passage: 'Officer Chen arrived at the scene at 14:32. The complainant, Ms. Rivera, stated that her vehicle, a blue sedan, was missing from the parking lot where she had left it at approximately 11:00 AM. She noted the vehicle bore license plate NYK-4421.' What time did Ms. Rivera leave her vehicle? A) 14:32 B) 11:00 AM C) 12:00 PM D) Cannot be determined
- 14:32
- 11:00 AM (Correct answer)
- 12:00 PM
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: 11:00 AM
The passage states Ms. Rivera left her vehicle at 'approximately 11:00 AM.'
Question 2: Passage: 'The Patrol Guide states that officers must submit all use-of-force reports within 24 hours of any incident involving physical contact. Reports submitted after this deadline require supervisory approval and a written explanation for the delay.' Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? A) Late reports are automatically rejected B) Only supervisors may submit use-of-force reports C) Late reports require supervisor approval and an explanation D) Physical contact incidents require no documentation
- Late reports are automatically rejected
- Only supervisors may submit use-of-force reports
- Late reports require supervisor approval and an explanation (Correct answer)
- Physical contact incidents require no documentation
Correct answer: Late reports require supervisor approval and an explanation
The passage explicitly states that late reports require both supervisory approval and a written explanation.
Question 3: Passage: 'Witnesses to the incident included three pedestrians, one store owner, and a delivery driver. Two of the pedestrians declined to provide statements. The store owner provided a written account, and the delivery driver provided a verbal account recorded by Officer Diaz.' How many witnesses provided statements? A) Five B) Three C) Two D) One
- Five
- Three
- Two (Correct answer)
- One
Correct answer: Two
The store owner and the delivery driver each provided statements, totaling two witnesses.
Question 4: Passage: 'According to department policy, an officer who observes a fellow officer acting in an unlawful manner is obligated to intervene if it is safe to do so, and must report the conduct to a supervisor regardless of whether intervention was possible.' What must an officer ALWAYS do after observing unlawful conduct by a colleague? A) File a formal complaint with Internal Affairs B) Report the conduct to a supervisor C) Intervene physically D) Document it only if intervention was not possible
- File a formal complaint with Internal Affairs
- Report the conduct to a supervisor (Correct answer)
- Intervene physically
- Document it only if intervention was not possible
Correct answer: Report the conduct to a supervisor
The policy states the officer must report to a supervisor 'regardless of whether intervention was possible.'
Question 5: Passage: 'The suspect fled northbound on Elm Street, turned east onto Oak Avenue, and was last seen entering a gray building on the south side of Oak Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets.' On which side of Oak Avenue is the building located? A) North B) West C) East D) South
- North
- West
- East
- South (Correct answer)
Correct answer: South
The passage clearly states the gray building is on the 'south side of Oak Avenue.'
Question 6: Passage: 'Community policing emphasizes building trust between officers and residents. Officers who regularly attend community meetings, respond promptly to non-emergency calls, and engage with local youth programs tend to report higher rates of community cooperation during investigations.' What is identified as a benefit of community policing activities? A) Reduced paperwork requirements B) Faster emergency response times C) Higher rates of community cooperation D) Increased officer overtime pay
- Reduced paperwork requirements
- Faster emergency response times
- Higher rates of community cooperation (Correct answer)
- Increased officer overtime pay
Correct answer: Higher rates of community cooperation
The passage states officers engaged in community policing 'report higher rates of community cooperation during investigations.'
Question 7: Passage: 'Detective Morris interviewed four suspects. The first suspect had no alibi. The second provided a receipt proving he was at a restaurant. The third provided a witness who later recanted. The fourth refused to answer any questions.' Which suspect provided the strongest alibi? A) The first suspect B) The second suspect C) The third suspect D) The fourth suspect
- The first suspect
- The second suspect (Correct answer)
- The third suspect
- The fourth suspect
Correct answer: The second suspect
A receipt is documentary evidence, making the second suspect's alibi the most verifiable and strongest.
NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 2
Passage: 'Officer Chen arrived at the scene at 14:32.
The complainant, Ms.
Rivera, stated that her vehicle, a blue sedan, was missing from the parking lot where she had left it at approximately 11:00 AM.
She noted the vehicle bore license plate NYK-4421.' What time did Ms.
Rivera leave her vehicle?
A) 14:32
B) 11:00 AM
C) 12:00 PM
D) Cannot be determined