FBAT Situational Judgment

Question 1

You arrive at a domestic disturbance call and find both parties calm. The caller is no longer present. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Identify yourself and ask both parties what happened

Answer

Leave immediately since things are calm

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Arrest one of the parties as a precaution

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Call for backup before speaking to anyone

Question 2

While on patrol you observe a driver run a red light but no collision occurs. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a traffic stop and address the violation

Answer

Ignore it since no accident happened

Answer

Follow the driver home and issue a summons later

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Call dispatch and have another unit handle it

Question 3

A citizen approaches you and hands you an envelope of cash, saying it is a 'thank you' for your service. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and explain officers cannot accept cash gifts

Answer

Accept it as a gift since the amount is unknown

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Take it and donate it to charity

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Refer the citizen to your supervisor

Question 4

You are processing paperwork when a citizen rushes in reporting a crime in progress nearby. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Stop your paperwork and respond to assess the situation

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Tell the citizen to call 911 since you are busy

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Complete your paperwork first then investigate

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Ask the citizen to wait while you finish your current task

Question 5

You stop a motorist and notice the driver matches the description of a suspect from an earlier robbery. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Detain the driver, run their information, and notify dispatch of the potential match

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Release the driver since you only stopped them for a traffic issue

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Immediately arrest the driver for the robbery

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Follow the driver to gather more evidence before acting

Question 6

Your supervisor orders you to do something that you believe violates department policy. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Respectfully express your concern and document the order and your objection

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Refuse immediately and walk away

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Follow the order without question since supervisors are always right

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Comply and say nothing to preserve the relationship