Police Written Flashcards

The crime of intentionally lying or making a false representation while under oath.

Answer: Perjury

Perjury is the specific legal term for the act of intentionally making a false statement or misrepresentation while under oath or affirmation, typically in a court of law or during a legal proceeding. The other options describe different legal concepts: testimony is a statement, collusion is secret cooperation, and libel is written defamation.

Officer Brenton and _____ made their way to the local sheriff's office.

Answer: I

This is a subject pronoun usage question. When a pronoun is part of a compound subject (e.g., 'Officer Brenton and _____'), you can determine the correct pronoun by removing the other subject. The sentence 'I made my way to the local sheriff's office' is grammatically correct, whereas 'Me made my way' is not. Therefore, 'I' is the appropriate pronoun.

A wound where the skin is intact.

Answer: Contusion

A contusion, commonly known as a bruise, is a type of injury where blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged, causing discoloration, but the skin itself remains unbroken or intact. Lacerations and punctures involve a break in the skin, while battery is a legal term for unwanted physical contact.

It was difficult to track down the thief. But eventually, Officer Jackson caught a glimpse of what might have been a silhouette. The offender was sought for stealing offenses and for participating in a larger network that created counterfit notes. Which of the following is improperly spelled?

Answer: Counterfit

The word 'counterfit' is improperly spelled in the provided text. The correct spelling for the term referring to fake or forged items, such as notes, is 'counterfeit' (with an 'e' before the 'i'). The other words listed are spelled correctly.

The wall was an obstruction. Regardless, police climbed the wall, located the offender, and took him into custody. Despite having a cut on his right temple, he managed to endure a demanding interrogation. Which of the following is improperly spelled?

Answer: Interogation

The word 'interogation' is improperly spelled in the provided text. The correct spelling for the formal questioning of a suspect or witness is 'interrogation,' which includes an additional 'r' after the 'e'. The other words listed are spelled correctly.

How many people work at the police department if 27,000 people make up 30% of the workforce?

Answer: 90,000

To find the total workforce, you can set up a proportion: if 30% of the workforce (W) is 27,000 people, then 0.30 * W = 27,000. Dividing 27,000 by 0.30 gives W = 90,000. Therefore, 90,000 people work at the police department.

An untrue remark that has been published and is bad for someone's reputation.

Answer: Libel

Libel is the specific legal term for a false and defamatory statement that is published (e.g., in writing, print, or broadcast) and harms someone's reputation. It is distinct from slander, which refers to spoken defamation. Subpoena is a court order, and litigation is the process of legal action.