NPOST report writing, one sentence per answer

Which sentence presents a conclusion as fact without a source or an observation to support it?

1. AA witness stated that the man smelled of alcohol.
2. BThe victim stated that the suspect took cash from her hand.
3. CA witness stated, "He looked high and kept stumbling."
4. DThe suspect took the cash to buy drugs.
5. EI saw a clear liquor bottle on the floor beside him.

The theft form requires: date, time, street address, the name of the store or unit where the theft occurred, victim's name, and the property taken. Which required information is NOT given in the narrative?

1. AThe property that was taken
2. BThe store where the theft occurred
3. CThe street address of the shopping mall
4. DThe time of the theft call
5. EThe name of the victim

Use the report form. What injury does the victim have? Choose the answer that has the correct information and is a complete, grammatically correct sentence with no misspelled words.

1. AThe victim has a cut on the right leg.
2. BThe victim has a cut on the right knee.
3. CThe victum has a cut on the right leg.
4. DVictim has a cut on the right leg.
5. EA cut on the victim's right leg.

OFFICER NOTE: At approximately 0200 hours on June 10 I responded to a disturbance at 45 Birch Lane. I found a smashed window and an empty jewelry box. Which one of the following summaries omits the time of the incident?

1. AI responded at approximately 0200 hours to 45 Birch Lane where I observed a smashed window and missing jewelry from an open box.
2. BI responded to 45 Birch Lane and found a smashed window and an empty jewelry box.
3. CAt 0200 hours I found a smashed window at 45 Birch Lane, consistent with forced entry and an empty jewelry box inside.
4. DAt approximately 0200 hours I responded to 45 Birch Lane and found a smashed window and empty jewelry box.
5. EAt about 2:00 AM I arrived at 45 Birch Lane and observed a broken window and an empty jewelry box.

A bank clerk found two altered checks drawn on Maria Lopez's First Bank account: check #4571, dated 03/12, for $1,250, and check #4592, dated 03/14, for $900. Ms. Lopez denies writing either check. Which summary states these facts most accurately?

1. ATwo altered First Bank checks were found: #4571 for $1,250 dated 03/12 and #4592 for $900 dated 03/14.
2. BTwo altered First Bank checks were found: #4571 for $1,250 dated 03/12 and #4592 for $900 dated 03/14; Ms. Lopez denies writing either.
3. CTwo altered First Bank checks were found: #4571 for $1,250 dated 03/12 and #4592 for $900 dated 03/14; they were stolen from Ms. Lopez's mailbox.
4. DTwo altered First Bank checks were found: #4571 for $900 dated 03/12 and #4592 for $1,250 dated 03/14; Ms. Lopez denies writing either.
5. EMs. Lopez wrote two First Bank checks, #4571 for $1,250 dated 03/12 and #4592 for $900 dated 03/14, and now denies writing either of them.

Which sentence contains emotional or sensational language that should be removed from a professional incident report? Excerpt: (1) "The alley presented a horrific scene of blood and debris." (2) "Several broken bottles were on the ground near the curb." (3) "A single flashlight lay next to the dumpster." (4) "Paramedics treated one person at the scene." (5) "I secured the area with crime-scene tape pending further investigation."

1. AThe alley presented a horrific scene of blood and debris.
2. BParamedics treated one person at the scene.
3. CI secured the area with crime-scene tape pending further investigation.
4. DSeveral broken bottles were on the ground near the curb.
5. EA single flashlight lay next to the dumpster.

An officer observes a shoplifting incident. Which summary most accurately lists the elements of the theft in the order they happened?

1. AThe subject concealed the item in his jacket before selecting it from the shelf.
2. BThe subject paid for the item and then concealed it in his jacket before leaving the store.
3. CSecurity stopped the subject outside the store for possession of unpaid items.
4. DThe subject selected the item, concealed it, and passed the registers without paying.
5. EThe subject entered the store and immediately walked out past the registers without stopping.

OFFICER SUMMARY: At 2310 hours I stopped a vehicle driven by Paul Reed for crossing lane markers and expired registration. Reed consented to a search. I found a sealed bag of white powder in the glove compartment. It field-tested positive for cocaine, and I arrested Reed. Which choice most clearly and accurately summarizes the incident?

1. AAt 2310 hours, I stopped Paul Reed's vehicle for crossing lane markers and expired registration; a consent search found a bag of white powder, which Reed was clearly trying to hide, in the glove compartment that field-tested positive for cocaine, and I arrested Reed.
2. BAt 2130 hours, I stopped Paul Reed's vehicle for crossing lane markers and expired registration; a consent search found a bag of white powder in the glove compartment that field-tested positive for cocaine, and I arrested Reed.
3. CAt 2310 hours, I stopped Paul Reed's vehicle for crossing lane markers and expired registration; a consent search found a bag of cocaine in the glove compartment, and I arrested Reed.
4. DAt 2310 hours, I stopped Paul Reed's vehicle for crossing lane markers and expired registration; a search found a bag of white powder in the glove compartment that field-tested positive for cocaine, and I arrested Reed.
5. EAt 2310 hours, I stopped Paul Reed's vehicle for crossing lane markers and expired registration; a consent search found a bag of white powder in the glove compartment that field-tested positive for cocaine, and I arrested Reed.

Which sentence most accurately states the facts about the collision and the injuries?

1. AAt 2310 an eastbound blue sedan failed to yield and struck a northbound red pickup; the pickup driver reported shoulder pain.
2. BAt 2310 an eastbound blue sedan failed to yield and struck a northbound red pickup; the sedan driver reported shoulder pain.
3. CAt 2310 a northbound blue sedan failed to yield and struck an eastbound red pickup; the sedan driver reported shoulder pain.
4. DAt 2310 a speeding eastbound blue sedan failed to yield and struck a northbound red pickup; the sedan driver reported pain.
5. EAt 2310 a northbound red pickup failed to yield and struck an eastbound blue sedan; the sedan driver reported shoulder pain.

Which sentence most clearly and accurately states the facts in the notes?

1. AAt 3:00 a.m. I found the rear glass door of Rex Hardware shattered, with glass on the floor inside; no one was found.
2. BAt 3:00 a.m. I found the front glass door of Rex Hardware shattered, with glass on the sidewalk outside; no one was found.
3. CAt 3:00 a.m. I found that someone had shattered the front glass door of Rex Hardware to get inside; no one was found.
4. DAt 3:00 a.m. I found the front glass door of Rex Hardware shattered, with glass on the floor inside; no one was found.
5. EAt 3:00 a.m. I found the front glass door of Rex Hardware shattered, with glass on the floor inside the store.

Which sentence is the best concise revision of: "I exited the patrol vehicle in order to pursue the suspect on foot"?

1. AI exited the patrol vehicle so as to pursue the suspect on foot.
2. BI exited the patrol vehicle to pursue the suspect on foot.
3. CI exited the patrol vehicle for the purpose of pursuing the suspect on foot.
4. DIn order to pursue the suspect on foot, I exited the patrol vehicle.
5. EExiting the patrol vehicle was necessary to pursue the suspect on foot.

NOTES: Witness Ed Park told the officer, "He looked drunk." Which sentence quotes the witness correctly in the report?

1. AEd Park stated, "He looked drunk."
2. BEd Park stated, "he looked drunk".
3. CEd Park stated "He looked drunk.
4. DEd Park stated that, "He looked drunk."
5. EEd Park stated, He looked drunk.

Which sentence replaces the slang in this statement with professional language without changing the facts?

1. AThe individual was caught boosting a car out of the parking lot.
2. BThe perpetrator was nabbed for stealing a car from the lot.
3. CThe suspect was arrested for stealing a car from the lot.
4. DThe guy was collared for stealing a car from the parking lot.
5. EThe suspect was arrested for carjacking a driver in the lot.

Which sentence records the time most accurately?

1. AMs. Park stated that she heard the noise between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m.
2. BMs. Park stated that she heard the noise between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.
3. CMs. Park stated that she heard the noise in the evening.
4. DMs. Park stated that she heard the noise at about 9:00 p.m.
5. EMs. Park heard the noise at 9:15 p.m.

NOTES: I detained Ray Cole, cited him for disorderly conduct, and released him at the scene. Victim Jan Poe declined medical aid. Which single sentence accurately records the outcome?

1. AI arrested Ray Cole for disorderly conduct and took him to jail; Jan Poe declined medical aid.
2. BI cited Ray Cole for disorderly conduct and released him at the scene; Jan Poe accepted medical aid.
3. CI cited Ray Cole for disorderly conduct and released him at the scene; Jan Poe declined medical aid.
4. DI cited Ray Cole for disorderly conduct and released him at the scene; Jan Poe declined to give a statement.
5. EI cited Jan Poe for disorderly conduct and released her at the scene; Ray Cole declined medical aid.