LEAB Situational Judgment

Question 1

You are on patrol and observe a driver run a red light but immediately pull over safely.
The driver explains their spouse just called to say their child stopped breathing.
What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the situation, verify the emergency, and escort or assist the family if legitimate

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Issue a citation and then offer directions to the hospital

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Call for backup before approaching the vehicle

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Detain the driver until the story can be confirmed

Question 2

A fellow officer asks you to falsify a minor detail in an arrest report to ensure a conviction for someone both of you believe is guilty. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request to a supervisor

Answer

Agree, since the suspect is likely guilty anyway

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Refuse but keep the conversation private to protect your colleague

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Ask a senior officer for guidance before deciding

Question 3

You respond to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, both parties are calm and deny any incident occurred. A neighbor insists she heard screaming. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Speak separately with each party, look for signs of injury, and document the neighbor's account

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Leave immediately since both parties appear calm

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Arrest both parties to sort it out at the station

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Take only the neighbor's statement and file a report

Question 4

While writing a report in your patrol car, you notice a man matching the description of a robbery suspect walking nearby. Your shift ends in five minutes. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Observe the individual, radio dispatch, and follow department protocol for suspect contact

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Finish the report and leave since the shift is over

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Immediately detain the man and call for a cover unit

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Drive away to avoid overtime paperwork

Question 5

A citizen approaches you off-duty in uniform to complain about a noisy neighbor. You are not in your jurisdiction. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Advise the citizen to contact the local police and provide the non-emergency number

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Handle the complaint since you are in uniform

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Ignore the complaint because you are off-duty

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Call your department to transfer jurisdiction

Question 6

You stop a vehicle for speeding and smell alcohol on the driver's breath. The driver says they only had one drink hours ago. What is your next step?

Accepted Answer

Administer field sobriety tests and follow standard DUI investigation protocol

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Issue a speeding ticket only and release the driver

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Immediately arrest the driver for DUI without further assessment

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Call the driver's family to pick them up

Question 7

During a foot pursuit of a fleeing shoplifting suspect, you realize the suspect has dropped into a crowded playground area. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue the foot pursuit and coordinate containment with other units

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Continue the chase at full speed regardless of bystanders

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Fire a warning shot to stop the suspect

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Wait at the perimeter and hope the suspect surrenders