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  1. Q21You are asked by a senior officer to complete a task that you believe may be unlawful. What is the MOST appropriate action?

    • ACarry out the task without question as it comes from a senior officer.
    • BPolitely raise your concern with the senior officer; if unresolved, escalate through appropriate channels.
    • CRefuse the task immediately and walk away.
    • DComplete the task but document your objection in a private diary.
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Politely raise your concern with the senior officer; if unresolved, escalate through appropriate channels.

    Officers must not carry out unlawful orders, but concerns should be raised professionally first. If unresolved, escalating through proper channels is appropriate.

  2. Q22Under pressure during a busy shift, which approach to managing your workload best reflects police values?

    • AFocus exclusively on the tasks you find interesting.
    • BAsk a colleague to do everything while you manage your stress.
    • CComplain to the supervisor that you have too much work.
    • DPrioritise tasks by urgency and risk, communicate clearly about your capacity, and seek support if needed.
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Prioritise tasks by urgency and risk, communicate clearly about your capacity, and seek support if needed.

    Effective workload management under pressure involves prioritisation based on risk, honest communication, and seeking support appropriately. These behaviours reflect taking ownership, working collaboratively, and public service.

  3. Q23Which of the following correctly uses a hyphen?

    • AThe well-known officer received a commendation.
    • BThe officer was well known-for her work in the community.
    • CShe was a well known officer who received a commendation.
    • DThe officer, well-known, received-a commendation.
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. The well-known officer received a commendation.

    Hyphens connect compound modifiers before a noun. 'well-known officer' correctly hyphenates the compound modifier before 'officer'.

  4. Q24Which of the following is the most clearly and concisely written option for a police report?

    • AAt 14:30 on 12 June, PC Ahmed attended 47 High Street following a report of a disturbance. On arrival, she spoke to the complainant, Mr Brown, who stated he had heard shouting from the flat above.
    • BSo basically on that afternoon in June around the middle of the day, PC Ahmed who is a police constable went to the address on High Street because there was some kind of trouble reported there.
    • CPC Ahmed, at a time which was approximately half past two in the afternoon on the twelfth day of the sixth month, did attend at the premises known as 47 High Street.
    • DA disturbance was there, PC Ahmed went, Mr Brown spoke to her, it was June, 14:30, High Street 47.
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. At 14:30 on 12 June, PC Ahmed attended 47 High Street following a report of a disturbance. On arrival, she spoke to the complainant, Mr Brown, who stated he had heard shouting from the flat above.

    Option A is written in clear, professional police report style: specific date and time, officer name and role, precise address, and a clear account of what occurred. The other options are either too informal, overly verbose, or lack coherent structure.

  5. Q25You attend a burglary where the victim insists she saw her neighbour commit the crime. You know the neighbour from previous positive community engagement. What is the MOST appropriate approach?

    • ADismiss the victim's account as she may be mistaken about a well-regarded neighbour.
    • BTreat the victim's account professionally and objectively, investigate without prejudging anyone based on your prior impressions.
    • CTell the neighbour informally what has been alleged before any investigation.
    • DAccept the victim's account as definitive and immediately arrest the neighbour.
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Treat the victim's account professionally and objectively, investigate without prejudging anyone based on your prior impressions.

    Impartiality requires that all accounts are treated objectively regardless of prior impressions. Prior positive experience with the neighbour must not bias the investigation either way.

  6. Q26You are on duty when you observe a collision involving a cyclist and a car. The cyclist is injured. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

    • ACall for an ambulance, ensure the scene is safe, and provide first aid if trained and able to.
    • BTake witness details from bystanders before anything else.
    • CBreathalyse the driver of the car immediately.
    • DMove the cyclist off the road to prevent further collisions.
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Call for an ambulance, ensure the scene is safe, and provide first aid if trained and able to.

    Preservation of life is the highest priority. Calling for medical help and making the scene safe must come first. Taking witness details, breathalysing the driver, and moving casualties are all secondary considerations (note: casualties should generally not be moved unless in immediate danger).

  7. Q27You are working the late shift and a colleague who is clearly exhausted falls asleep during a quiet period. What is the MOST appropriate action?

    • AIgnore it — everyone gets tired and it was only a few minutes.
    • BWake your colleague, check they are alright, and if the problem is persistent, encourage them to raise it with their supervisor.
    • CReport the colleague immediately for misconduct.
    • DCover for your colleague and do not mention it.
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Wake your colleague, check they are alright, and if the problem is persistent, encourage them to raise it with their supervisor.

    Officer wellbeing and maintaining operational readiness must both be considered. Waking the colleague, checking their welfare, and encouraging proper support if the issue is ongoing is the professional and caring response.

  8. Q28A member of the public makes an informal complaint that you behaved rudely towards them last week. You believe you acted professionally. What is the MOST appropriate response?

    • ADismiss the complaint as unfounded and take no action.
    • BContact the member of the public directly to resolve it informally without telling your supervisor.
    • CDeny the complaint entirely in writing without reflecting on your behaviour.
    • DReflect honestly on your behaviour, acknowledge the complaint formally, and handle it through the proper complaints process.
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Reflect honestly on your behaviour, acknowledge the complaint formally, and handle it through the proper complaints process.

    Professional accountability requires honest self-reflection and proper handling of complaints. Using the formal complaints process ensures fairness to both parties.

  9. Q29A custody record shows: suspect booked in at 08:15 and released at 17:45. Legal rest periods totalled 1 hour 30 minutes. How long was the suspect in active detention (excluding rest periods)?

    • A8 hours 0 minutes
    • B8 hours 30 minutes
    • C9 hours 0 minutes
    • D7 hours 30 minutes
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. 8 hours 0 minutes

    Total time in custody: 17:45 − 08:15 = 9 hours 30 minutes. Subtract rest periods: 9 hours 30 minutes − 1 hour 30 minutes = 8 hours 0 minutes.

  10. Q30Crime data shows: in 2021 there were 3,600 reported thefts; in 2022 there were 3,060. In 2023, thefts increased by 20% compared to 2022. How many thefts were reported in 2023?

    • A3,672
    • B3,600
    • C3,540
    • D3,780
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. 3,672

    2023 thefts = 2022 figure × 1.20 = 3,060 × 1.20 = 3,672.

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