NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Passage: 'Officers responding to a domestic incident must document all visible injuries sustained by any party, note any weapons present or referenced, record the names and dates of birth of all persons present, and determine whether a protective order is in effect. If a crime has been committed, an arrest is mandatory regardless of the victim's wishes.' What must an officer do if a crime occurred during a domestic incident, even if the victim does not want an arrest made? A) Mediate the dispute and leave B) File a report but take no further action C) Make a mandatory arrest D) Contact a supervisor for a decision
- Mediate the dispute and leave
- File a report but take no further action
- Make a mandatory arrest (Correct answer)
- Contact a supervisor for a decision
Correct answer: Make a mandatory arrest
The passage explicitly states 'an arrest is mandatory regardless of the victim's wishes' when a crime has been committed.
Question 2: Passage: 'A crowd of approximately 150 people gathered on the corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue to observe a street performance. Traffic on Lenox Avenue was reduced to one lane for approximately 40 minutes before officers were able to clear the roadway. No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.' How many lanes of traffic were blocked on Lenox Avenue? A) One lane was open B) All lanes were blocked C) Two lanes were blocked D) Cannot be determined
- One lane was open (Correct answer)
- All lanes were blocked
- Two lanes were blocked
- Cannot be determined
Correct answer: One lane was open
The passage states traffic 'was reduced to one lane,' meaning one lane remained open while at least one other lane was affected.
Question 3: Passage: 'The purpose of an investigatory stop, often called a stop-and-frisk, is to temporarily detain a person when an officer has reasonable suspicion that the individual has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. A pat-down for weapons is only permitted when the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous.' When is a pat-down for weapons authorized? A) Any time an investigatory stop is made B) Only when the officer has a warrant C) When the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous D) Whenever a supervisor is present
- Any time an investigatory stop is made
- Only when the officer has a warrant
- When the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous (Correct answer)
- Whenever a supervisor is present
Correct answer: When the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous
The passage states a pat-down is only permitted 'when the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed and dangerous.'
Question 4: Passage: 'Officer Delgado observed a vehicle traveling at high speed through a red light at the intersection of Atlantic and Pacific Avenues. He activated his lights and siren and pursued the vehicle. The vehicle stopped after three blocks. The driver, later identified as Thomas Garrett, was found to have a suspended license. The vehicle was subsequently impounded.' What traffic violation did Garrett commit initially? A) Speeding only B) Running a red light only C) Both speeding and running a red light D) Driving with a suspended license
- Speeding only
- Running a red light only
- Both speeding and running a red light (Correct answer)
- Driving with a suspended license
Correct answer: Both speeding and running a red light
The passage states the vehicle was 'traveling at high speed through a red light,' indicating both speeding and running a red light.
Question 5: Passage: 'An aided report must be prepared whenever a police officer renders assistance to a person who is sick, injured, or emotionally disturbed. The report should include the individual's name and address if obtainable, the nature of the condition, the time assistance was rendered, and whether EMS was notified. Aided reports are separate from arrest reports and complaint reports.' According to this passage, for which situation would an aided report NOT typically be required? A) A pedestrian who collapses on the sidewalk B) A person in emotional distress threatening self-harm C) A suspect who resists arrest and is subdued D) A driver injured in a vehicle collision
- A pedestrian who collapses on the sidewalk
- A person in emotional distress threatening self-harm
- A suspect who resists arrest and is subdued (Correct answer)
- A driver injured in a vehicle collision
Correct answer: A suspect who resists arrest and is subdued
A suspect subdued during an arrest would be documented in an arrest report, not an aided report, as the passage distinguishes these as separate documents.
Question 6: Passage: 'Police Officer Kim was assigned to foot patrol on the midnight tour. At 02:17, she observed a male individual attempting to force open a door to a closed pharmacy. The individual fled when he noticed Officer Kim. She immediately broadcast a description over the radio: male, approximately 5'10", wearing a black hoodie and jeans, last seen running northbound on Madison Avenue.' In which direction did the suspect flee? A) Southbound B) Eastbound C) Westbound D) Northbound
- Southbound
- Eastbound
- Westbound
- Northbound (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Northbound
Officer Kim broadcast that the suspect was 'last seen running northbound on Madison Avenue.'
Question 7: Passage: 'The NYPD has four main ranks below the supervisory level: Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. Of these, Police Officer is the entry-level rank, while Sergeant and Lieutenant are considered supervisory ranks. Detectives are specialists who do not hold supervisory authority over uniformed officers.' Based on this passage, which rank is described as having a specialized role without supervisory authority? A) Police Officer B) Sergeant C) Lieutenant D) Detective
- Police Officer
- Sergeant
- Lieutenant
- Detective (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Detective
The passage explicitly states that 'Detectives are specialists who do not hold supervisory authority over uniformed officers.'
NYPD NYPD Reading Comprehension 5
Passage: 'Officers responding to a domestic incident must document all visible injuries sustained by any party, note any weapons present or referenced, record the names and dates of birth of all persons present, and determine whether a protective order is in effect.
If a crime has been committed, an arrest is mandatory regardless of the victim's wishes.' What must an officer do if a crime occurred during a domestic incident, even if the victim does not want an arrest made?
A) Mediate the dispute and leave
B) File a report but take no further action
C) Make a mandatory arrest
D) Contact a supervisor for a decision