CJBAT Situational Judgment 2

Question 1

You arrive first at a multi-vehicle crash. One driver is unconscious and not breathing, another is screaming about a minor cut. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Assess and address the unconscious, non-breathing driver

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Treat the screaming driver because they can communicate

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Wait for paramedics before touching anyone

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Direct traffic around the scene

Question 2

A senior officer instructs you to do something you believe violates department policy. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Comply, then privately seek clarification and report through proper channels

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Refuse loudly in front of others

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Ignore the order completely

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Do it and never mention it

Question 3

While off duty, you witness a friend shoplifting. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Address the situation appropriately, as the law applies regardless of relationships

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Ignore it to protect the friendship

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Help your friend leave the store

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Post about it on social media

Question 4

A citizen is verbally abusive while you write a legitimate citation. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, professional, and complete the citation

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Match their tone to assert authority

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Tear up the citation to de-escalate

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Threaten them with additional charges

Question 5

You notice a fellow officer regularly arriving late and appearing impaired. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Report your concerns through appropriate channels

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Cover for them to be a good partner

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Confront them aggressively in public

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Ignore it since it is not your business

Question 6

During a domestic disturbance call, both parties give conflicting stories. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Separate the parties and gather facts from each independently

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Side with whoever called first

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Arrest both immediately

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Leave since stories conflict

Question 7

You are dispatched to two calls simultaneously: a barking-dog complaint and a possible burglary in progress. Which do you prioritize?

Accepted Answer

The burglary in progress, as it poses greater risk

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The barking dog, since you can resolve it faster

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Neither until backup decides

Answer

Whichever caller sounded angrier