LEAB - Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery Written Comprehension & Expression Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the question below.

'Incident reports must be submitted by the end of each shift. These reports should be written in a clear and concise manner, detailing all pertinent facts of the event. The use of police jargon or slang is to be avoided to ensure the report is understandable to a wider audience, including legal professionals and civilian review boards. All reports must be proofread for grammatical errors and factual accuracy before final submission. Officer Miller completed his report on the Main Street burglary, noting the suspect was a 'B&E artist' and that he 'fled the scene in a westerly direction.' The report was submitted five minutes after his shift ended.'

Based on the passage, which part of the reporting procedure did Officer Miller fail to follow correctly?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding the use of police jargon.

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Submitting the report on time.

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Including all pertinent facts.

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Proofreading for accuracy.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct and most clearly written for a police report?

Accepted Answer

After a brief pursuit, Officer Jenkins arrested the suspect.

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The suspect, he was apprehended by me at 1400 hours.

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Driving a blue sedan, the witness saw the suspect leave.

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The victim's wallet which was stolen was found laying on the ground.

Question 3

An officer is writing a report about a traffic collision. The officer needs to convey that a driver did not stop at a stop sign, which caused the accident. Which of the following is the most professional and precise way to state this fact?

Accepted Answer

The driver of Unit 1 failed to bring their vehicle to a complete stop at the marked stop sign, proceeding into the intersection and colliding with Unit 2.

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The driver blew through the stop sign and smashed into the other car.

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It appeared to the reporting officer that the driver probably didn't stop at the stop sign, which is why the crash happened.

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The accident was caused by the driver's failure to stop for the posted traffic control device (stop sign).

Question 4

Select the word that best completes the following sentence: 'The witness provided a ______ account of the events, which greatly assisted the investigation.'

Accepted Answer

lucid

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ambiguous

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convoluted

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superficial

Question 5

Read the following sentences and determine the most logical order for them to appear in a police report narrative.

1. The suspect was then transported to the county jail for booking.
2. Upon arrival, I observed a male matching the suspect's description exiting the rear of the building.
3. I identified myself as a police officer and commanded him to stop.
4. At approximately 22:30 hours, I was dispatched to a silent alarm at 123 Baker Street.
5. The suspect complied and was taken into custody without incident.

Which of the following represents the most logical sequence?

Accepted Answer

4, 2, 3, 5, 1

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2, 4, 3, 1, 5

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4, 3, 2, 5, 1

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1, 4, 2, 3, 5

Question 6

Which of the following is a common error in police report writing that can compromise its effectiveness in a legal setting?

Accepted Answer

Stating personal opinions or conclusions about guilt.

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Using direct quotes from witnesses.

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Including specific dates and times.

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Numbering each page of the report.