When responding to a robbery-in-progress call:
1. Proceed to the scene rapidly using lights and sirens, but use extreme caution traveling busy roadways. To avoid causing the suspect to flee or take hostages, it is best when approaching the scene by vehicle to turn off sirens, but leave light bar activated.
2. Assume the robber is at the scene and armed and dangerous, unless otherwise advised by a reputable source such as dispatch or another officer at the scene. Do not approach the structure being robbed, in order to minimize the suspect’s reasons for using a weapon or causing harm to anyone at the scene.
3. The first officer at the scene should maintain contact with dispatch until a supervisor arrives at the scene. Provide dispatch with all pertinent information including people at or near the scene, vehicles at the scene, entrances and exits to the building, and anything that appears to be suspicious or dangerous in nature.
4. Second officer at the scene will be directed to take specific action by a supervisor through dispatch until a supervisor arrives at the scene. Until receiving other instructions, the second officer on the scene should identify and monitor any other possible entrances or exits to the building. If circumstances permit, the second or subsequent officers may look for and immobilize the suspect’s vehicle if possible or may begin traffic control if necessary.
5. Every effort should be made to avoid a hostage situation, including calling for SWAT back up, bringing in a negotiator, and refusing to allow the suspect to leave the scene.
6. Make an immediate arrest at the scene if possible.
85. Officer Tatum has been called to the scene or a robbery in progress at a funeral home located on a deserted roadway. As he parks his car back from the entrance to the funeral home, he notices that he is the second officer to arrive at the scene, and that the only other vehicles are located in a small parking lot near his vehicle. He notifies dispatch of his position. Dispatch acknowledges his transmission. What action should Officer Tatum take next?
(A) Wait in his car until he receives further instructions.
(B) Walk over to the first officer on the scene and ask for further instructions.
(C) Walk around the parking lot writing down license tag numbers.
(D) Determine the location of any other entrances or exits to the building.
86. Officer Ottaki is the first officer to arrive at the scene of a possible robbery in progress. He has already turned off the siren on his patrol vehicle, so he gets out of his vehicle and starts to look around. What should Officer Ottaki do next?
(A) Contact dispatch with information about the scene.
(B) Look in the front windows to determine if the robbers are visible.
(C) Walk around the building to identify additional entrances and exits.
(D) Begin placing barricades in the street to prevent traffic from driving through the area.
When arriving at the scene of a possible assault or battery, a law enforcement officer should:
1. Visually determine the level and type of harm suffered by the victim: emotional, minor physical, or serious physical harm. Request medical assistance if needed.
2. All individuals at the scene of an assault involving weapons should be frisked to insure officer safety. Do not allow anyone to leave the scene until you have identified them and taken a statement.
3. Seek a description of the suspect, including name and address if known. Determine if the perpetrator is still at the scene.
4. If the alleged perpetrator is present and probable cause exists to support an arrest, then the suspect should be arrested and Mirandized. If the alleged perpetrator is present and reasonable suspicion exists to support a short detention, the individual should be temporally detained to determine his/her identification and reason for being in the area. Do not ask a suspect to provide details about the incident until they have been Mirandized, even if they are not yet under arrest. If the short detention results in additional evidence being discovered that supports an arrest, then the individual should be arrested and Mirandized. If the short detention does not provide additional evidence the individual should be released.
5. Ask the victim to provide a preliminary verbal explanation of the incident. Determine if a weapon was used in the incident and the location of any such weapon.
6. Take down the names of any witnesses, and their statements.
7. Have photographs taken of injuries suffered by the victim, as well as any additional physical evidence available at the scene such as broken windows, damaged walls, etc.
87. Officer Green arrives at the scene of a possible domestic dispute. He is approached by a female who is hysterical and three small children who are all crying loudly. He notices a male walking toward a car parked in the driveway. What should Officer Green do first?
(A) Stop the man from leaving in the car.
(B) Ask the female, “What happened?”
(C) Ask the female to identify the suspect.
(D) Ask the male, “What happened?”
88. Officer Lopez arrives at the scene of an alleged bar fight. He approaches a group of people who appear to be standing in a huddle in the parking lot, and asks them, “What is going on?” A woman steps forward and shows the officer her arm which has teeth marks on it from an obvious bite by a human. What should Officer Green do next?
(A) Photograph the bite wound.
(B) Take down the names of each of the people standing in the huddle.
(C) Look for the suspect.
(D) Get a description of the suspect from the victim.
89. Officer O’Malley has been working the scene of an alleged assault that occurred at a bridal shop. He knows that the alleged victim claims the alleged perpetrator waived a knife at her to get her to give up a bridal gown that was on sale, but as yet his only evidence is the victim’s statement. He approaches the alleged perpetrator. According to the departmental policy what should he do next?
(A) Warn her not to do it again and send her home.
(B) Frisk her for weapons.
(C) Ask her to give a statement.
(D) Detain her and then Mirandize her.
Upon arrival at the scene of a building with an activated burglar alarm, the officer should:
1. Note any open doors or windows, and note whether the rooftop would be a possible point of exit. Maintain radio connection to dispatch.
2. Note any people visible in the area, and any suspicious behavior. But, do not disregard individuals acting in a nonsuspicious manner.
3. When all evidence suggests that the burglar(s) are still at the scene, a determination should be made as to whether civilians are in danger. If the burglars are visible dispatch should be provided with a physical description. If no civilians appear to be in danger the officer should plan a strategy to block any escape, including disabling an apparent getaway vehicle. If civilians are in danger, the officer should call for all necessary back up to arrive immediately.
4. Wait for back up before entering any structure unless a civilian is clearly in danger and you have a real opportunity to assist without unnecessary danger to yourself or others at the scene. It is preferable for the burglar to exit the building and leave rather than the officer entering an occupied building and create a hostage situation.
5. While waiting for backup place yourself in a position that provides you the greatest possible view of the interior and exterior of the building, and any possible points of entrance or exit.
90. Officer Lutz arrives at the scene of a building with an activated burglar alarm. She can clearly see through the front windows of the building that two individuals are removing money from a damaged cash register. What should Officer Lutz do next?
(A) Fire her service weapon through the front of the building at the suspects.
(B) Plan a strategy for blocking an escape.
(C) Enter the structure with her service revolver drawn.
(D) Approach the front of the building and call out to the suspects to surrender.
91. Officer Plant arrives at the scene of a building with an activated burglar alarm. She cannot see inside the building, but she notices that a side door leading from an alley is open. All other doors and windows appear locked, and the roof does not have a visible means of escape. What should she do next?
(A) Enter the building with her service revolver drawn.
(B) Close and block the exterior door to prevent escape until back up arrives.
(C) Disable the suspect’s vehicle.
(D) Seek a position that permits the best possible view of the entire scene.
92. Officer Nixon arrives at the scene of a burglary of a convenience store. He can clearly see through the front window that the clerk of the store has a gun to her head, and she is trying to open a cash register. Customers of the store are gathered at the rear of the store and the suspect occasionally appears to shout something at them. What should Officer Nixon do next?
(A) Enter the building with his service revolver drawn.
(B) Block any exit by the suspect.
(C) Contact dispatch with a description of the suspect and the situation, and wait for backup.
(D) Develop a plan for rescuing the civilians inside the building.
STOP. THIS IS THE END OF PRACTICE TEST 2.