SSPO Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a police report, a detective notes, "The witness's testimony helped to *substantiate* the victim's account of the event." What is the meaning of the word "substantiate" in this context?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

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To contradict or challenge

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To summarize or paraphrase

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To invent or fabricate

Question 2

Read the following statement from an incident report: "The vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving between lanes without signaling. The vehicle subsequently failed to stop at the posted stop sign before making a right turn." Based ONLY on this text, which of the following can be most logically concluded?

Accepted Answer

The driver committed multiple traffic violations.

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The driver of the vehicle was intoxicated.

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The vehicle was stolen.

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The driver was involved in a police pursuit.

Question 3

An officer's calm demeanor and use of de-escalation techniques can help to *mitigate* a tense situation. Which word means the OPPOSITE of "mitigate"?

Accepted Answer

Exacerbate

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Alleviate

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Investigate

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Neutralize

Question 4

Complete the analogy: Handcuffs are to RESTRAIN as a radio is to __________.

Accepted Answer

COMMUNICATE

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OBSERVE

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TRANSPORT

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DOCUMENT

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is the most clearly and professionally written for use in an official police report?

Accepted Answer

After a short chase on foot, the officer arrested the suspect.

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The suspect was apprehended subsequent to a brief foot pursuit.

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We cuffed the guy after he tried to rabbit and we had to chase him down.

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The perpetrator's flight on foot was terminated by his capture and arrest.

Question 6

An officer is editing an incident report to ensure it is concise. Which of the following sentences contains a redundant phrase that should be reworded?

Accepted Answer

She repeated her story again to the supervising sergeant.

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The witness provided a voluntary statement without being coerced.

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The final outcome of the investigation is still pending.

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He entered into the building through an unlocked window.

SSPO - Sigma Survey for Police Officers SSPO Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary Questions and Answers

In a police report, a detective notes, "The witness's testimony helped to substantiate the victim's account of the event." What is the meaning of the word "substantiate" in this context?