POLICE ENTRANCE TEST 2025 LATEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Following are four situations where the use of a K-9 unit might or might not be
appropriate:
Tracking a suspect.
Controlling crowds.
Locating a lost child.
Identifying hidden drugs.
Which one of the following choices most accurately classifies the above
situations into those where the use of a K-9 unit would be appropriate and
those where it would not?
A- 1, 2, and 3 would be appropriate, but 4 would not.
B= 1 and 3 would be appropriate, but 2 and 4 would not.
C- 1, 3, and 4 would be appropriate, but 2 would not.
D- All of 1, 2, 3, and 4 would be appropriate.
E- 2 would be appropriate, but 1, 3, and 4 would not. Answer - All of 1, 2, 3,
and 4 would be appropriate
,Which one of the following is the most important reason why police use
numbered codes to transmit messages over the police radio?
A- Because coded messages protect the confidentiality of the message.
B- Because coded messages protect the privacy of the victims of crimes.
C- Because coded messages prevent criminals from being alerted of arriving
police units.
D- Because coded messages delay the arrival of TV and radio reporters at a
crime scene.
E- Because coded messages make it easier for officers to understand what
message is being transmitted. Answer - Because coded messages make it
easier for officers to understand what message is being transmitted
A detective is investigating the death of J, and it is important to find evidence
that will establish the date of J's death with as much accuracy as possible. The
detective finds an evening newspaper dated April 11 with some writing on it,
and establishes that the writing is J's handwriting. Which one of the following
most accurately describes the significance of this evidence?
A- It is positive evidence that J died on April 11.
B- It is some indication that J might have been alive on April 11.
,C- It is positive evidence that J was alive on April 11.
D- It is positive evidence that J was alive after April 11.
E- Without other supporting evidence, it suggests the probability that J was
murdered on April 11. Answer - It is positive evidence that J was alive on April
11
Some police departments require officers, assigned to patrol in cars, to get out
and patrol some sections on foot during late evening and early morning hours.
Which one of the following is the most likely reason for this requirement?
A
It creates good public relations.
B
It keeps the officers from falling asleep.
C
It reduces operating costs on the cars.
D
It provides greater protection for certain premises.
E
It enables the sergeants to observe their officers more closely. Answer - It
provides greater protection for certain premises
, A police officer searching a suspect will usually make the suspect place his/her
hands above his/her head and lean against a wall or car and then search the
person from the rear. Which one of the following is most likely the reason why
this is done?
A
Because this is the customary procedure.
B
So that the suspect cannot see what the police officer is doing while he/she is
being searched.
C
Because it embarrasses the suspect and makes him/her realize the seriousness
of the offense.
D
Because this is a good way to demonstrate to the public that the police are
alert and doing a good job.
E
Because it places the suspect off balance and in a poor position to attempt to
attack the police officer while he/she is engaged in the search. Answer -
Because it places the suspect off balance and in a poor position to attempt to
attack the police officer while he/she is engaged in the search.
"The 'theory of a crime' is a proposed explanation by the detective of what
actually happened. Any theory must be reevaluated as new facts are
discovered, which modify or are at variance with the facts serving as basis for
the initial theory. The initial theory and its modifications serve to aid the
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Following are four situations where the use of a K-9 unit might or might not be
appropriate:
Tracking a suspect.
Controlling crowds.
Locating a lost child.
Identifying hidden drugs.
Which one of the following choices most accurately classifies the above
situations into those where the use of a K-9 unit would be appropriate and
those where it would not?
A- 1, 2, and 3 would be appropriate, but 4 would not.
B= 1 and 3 would be appropriate, but 2 and 4 would not.
C- 1, 3, and 4 would be appropriate, but 2 would not.
D- All of 1, 2, 3, and 4 would be appropriate.
E- 2 would be appropriate, but 1, 3, and 4 would not. Answer - All of 1, 2, 3,
and 4 would be appropriate
,Which one of the following is the most important reason why police use
numbered codes to transmit messages over the police radio?
A- Because coded messages protect the confidentiality of the message.
B- Because coded messages protect the privacy of the victims of crimes.
C- Because coded messages prevent criminals from being alerted of arriving
police units.
D- Because coded messages delay the arrival of TV and radio reporters at a
crime scene.
E- Because coded messages make it easier for officers to understand what
message is being transmitted. Answer - Because coded messages make it
easier for officers to understand what message is being transmitted
A detective is investigating the death of J, and it is important to find evidence
that will establish the date of J's death with as much accuracy as possible. The
detective finds an evening newspaper dated April 11 with some writing on it,
and establishes that the writing is J's handwriting. Which one of the following
most accurately describes the significance of this evidence?
A- It is positive evidence that J died on April 11.
B- It is some indication that J might have been alive on April 11.
,C- It is positive evidence that J was alive on April 11.
D- It is positive evidence that J was alive after April 11.
E- Without other supporting evidence, it suggests the probability that J was
murdered on April 11. Answer - It is positive evidence that J was alive on April
11
Some police departments require officers, assigned to patrol in cars, to get out
and patrol some sections on foot during late evening and early morning hours.
Which one of the following is the most likely reason for this requirement?
A
It creates good public relations.
B
It keeps the officers from falling asleep.
C
It reduces operating costs on the cars.
D
It provides greater protection for certain premises.
E
It enables the sergeants to observe their officers more closely. Answer - It
provides greater protection for certain premises
, A police officer searching a suspect will usually make the suspect place his/her
hands above his/her head and lean against a wall or car and then search the
person from the rear. Which one of the following is most likely the reason why
this is done?
A
Because this is the customary procedure.
B
So that the suspect cannot see what the police officer is doing while he/she is
being searched.
C
Because it embarrasses the suspect and makes him/her realize the seriousness
of the offense.
D
Because this is a good way to demonstrate to the public that the police are
alert and doing a good job.
E
Because it places the suspect off balance and in a poor position to attempt to
attack the police officer while he/she is engaged in the search. Answer -
Because it places the suspect off balance and in a poor position to attempt to
attack the police officer while he/she is engaged in the search.
"The 'theory of a crime' is a proposed explanation by the detective of what
actually happened. Any theory must be reevaluated as new facts are
discovered, which modify or are at variance with the facts serving as basis for
the initial theory. The initial theory and its modifications serve to aid the
