Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Block 3 Practice Test

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• Line Search involves how officers are positioned. Which description matches Line Search?
• What is the primary purpose of wearing PPE at a crime scene?
• What is the minimum time requirement to file a Missing Person report?
• Why should you always use the same path to enter and exit a crime scene?
• What is required if the missing person is a juvenile under the age of twelve?
• Who releases information regarding a crime scene?
• What is the purpose of a crime scene log?
• If a reporting person demands the location of the missing person, which policy best describes the proper response?
• When should you activate your body-worn camera (BWC)?
• What is the purpose of issuing a Flash Look-Out during a missing person investigation?
• PD81D is used for which purpose?
• If the owner remains unfound after notification attempts, who assumes responsibility for the found property?
• What is your legal obligation as a police officer regarding abuse or potential abuse?
• Drugs must be documented in which book and stored where?
• Which action is the Watch Commander’s responsibility for missing persons under age 12?
• Which statement about crime scene diagrams is most accurate?
• What is the document number for Reporting Your Child Missing?
• Which search pattern is described as one or more people overlapping separate line searches forming a grid?
• Which information should you update to the dispatcher about an injured person?
• Blood stain evidence can help determine which of the following?
• What is the document number for the Juvenile Delinquency Report?
• Which statement aligns with the guideline of engaging with the community and maintaining proper conduct during ongoing incidents?
• 'Removed from Impound Vehicle' policy states what when a vehicle remains impounded over 24 hours?
• Does the Property Receipt (PD82A) give the finder any ownership rights to the property?
• Which element is included in the five pieces of information you need for an injured person report?
• An Incident Report is also known as which term?
• What should you do if CFSA requests help in checking a juvenile's welfare?
• Grid Search is described as:
• When should you consult the Watch Commander during a welfare check?
• What is the document number for the Property Released on Scene form?
• Which statement is NOT listed as a degree of sexual assault in the material?
• Which practice helps prevent contamination at a crime scene?
• Why should information about the type of weapon used in a crime be withheld at the scene?
• Which form acknowledges transfer of Found Property from a citizen to MPD?
• If the owner of found property cannot be located during the officer's tour of duty, who is the initial person to be informed?
• What should an officer do with a completed PD81?
• What should be broadcast during the canvass of a Missing Person?
• An Internal Report typically includes canvass results and what else?
• What is the primary objective of the Station Clerk's review of the Property Book PD82 during their shift?
• Which situation describes a Placement Violation?
• What document classification is associated with arrest reports?
• Which of the following are potential safety concerns a police officer must assess at a crime scene?
• Which guidance applies when an adult missing person does not want their location disclosed?
• What must you document in your report when a person needs Protective Services?
• True or False: You must notify Teletype when a citizen is transported to the hospital, and there is any indication that they may be admitted, and no next of kin has been notified.
• Which organization is involved in the found-property process for Metrorail?
• Which term describes the party who is a victim or has a direct stake in the matter but is not an arrestee?
• True or False: You should encourage members to call or respond to tip cards if they hear anything.
• For Suspected Proceeds of a Crime, which form must be completed for its release and how soon after notification?
• What is the age threshold for a Silver Alert?
• Which item is required to be kept separate from other property?
• What is an Incident Report?
• On the scene of a suicide, what should you do first?
• Who must approve the PD81 form?
• Who is the party who is a victim or has a direct stake in the matter (non-arrest)?
• What happens to property in an impounded vehicle after 24 hours?
• Public Narrative of an Initial Report must include information from which elements?
• Which action is the correct method for obtaining information when a missing person is at a hospital and information is not provided over the phone?
• What must be submitted to the Station Clerk along with the WMATA receipt?
• Which form should be carried in patrol gear for witnesses to write down their statements?
• What are the responsibilities of the element Property Officer?
• If you are unable to get through to Teletype when recording information, which system is a useful alternative?
• Public Narrative and Internal Narrative are which kind of MPD documents?
• Hair trace evidence can provide information about
• Who should process and collect evidence?
• What are the possible dispositions when MPD recovers a stolen vehicle?
• What term is used for the person believed to have committed a crime (not necessarily the arrestee)?
• What phrase must be written in bold red lettering on the Property Released on Scene form?
• Under what condition should evidence be moved at a crime scene?
• Which statement describes the timeframe for completing a report?
• To which office must the reclassification form be forwarded?
• What is the purpose of the Property Record form PD81, and what is its document number?
• For seized money exceeding $3,000, which steps are required for proper processing?
• Which statement describes a Traffic Crash Report?
• Which of the following is an example of Suspected Proceeds of a Crime?
• During a welfare check, what actions should you take if you discover neglect, abuse, or incapacity?
• When writing a report, which option best describes vocabulary considerations?
• What are the required steps for correcting an entry on the Property Book?
• What is the purpose of the 'Turned Over to Police for Destruction' classification?
• If asked about an ongoing crime by a member of the public, what is the appropriate response?
• Which of the following conditions classifies a Critically Missing Person?
• When the original classification of property is no longer appropriate, which form must be used to update the classification?
• Public Narrative is associated with doc # 251.
• Which item is NOT listed as critical information to gather from the reporting person?
• Which search pattern involves several people moving from the boundary toward the center?
• What should be done if the missing person is found at a hospital?
• What is the first step in the investigation of a Missing Person?
• When property is turned over to a WMATA employee, what must the officer receive?
• For an adult missing person who does not want their location disclosed after safety is confirmed, what should you tell the reporting person?
• Which action is the Property Officer responsible for regarding custody of property?
• True or false: Officer notes will become discoverable material in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Why are crime scene diagrams important for crime scene technicians?
• Which outside individuals review agency reports?
• Which term describes a person who is believed to have committed a crime but is not used in the arrest report?
• T or F: Reports initiated during your tour of duty must be completed before you check off.
• Which of the following is not part of the WMATA found-property procedure?
• Where is the Command Post established for missing persons under age 12?
• If your presence on a crime scene is no longer necessary, what should you do?
• What is Found Property in MPD procedures?
• Why do police departments traditionally tightly control the flow of information regarding ongoing incidents?
• Why is it important to scan for new evidence even after a scene has been searched?
• What is crime scene contamination?
• In police terminology, which role is the person against whom the crime was committed?
• What is the initial action when responding to the scene of an injured person?
• Missing Person is defined as what in this context?
• Where is evidence eventually transferred?
• How is Abandoned Property different from Found Property?
• What makes securing outdoor crime scenes more challenging than indoor scenes?
• On which documents must the Property Record be reported?
• When a missing adult does not meet Missing Person criteria, how is the report classified?
• What should you carry in your patrol gear for witnesses to write down their statements?
• Which property category must be kept separate from other types of property?
• When should you leave your contact information after a welfare check?
• If the property is classified as Suspected Proceeds of a Crime, what must happen within 15 days after notification?
• Which term describes the person who makes a report on behalf of another who cannot report?
• What formatting must be used on the Status indicator on the Property Released on Scene form?
• What action does the Station Clerk take regarding property entries when the element Property Officer is unavailable?
• A missing person under 21 who is missing and was placed by court order into a group home is classified as what?
• You should wear ____________ and not touch anything that is not absolutely necessary.
• Which type of property is exempt from the PD81 property record?
• What is the primary requirement for handling found bicycles?
• Under GO-401 Field Reporting System, which incidents require an incident report?
• What is the purpose of the Continuation Report (PD202A)?
• Wheel Search Pattern involves:
• Who resolves disputes regarding property in the Evidence Control Division?
• When the Property Officer is unavailable, who becomes the primary contact for all property issues?
• What happens when MPD recovers a stolen vehicle?
• Which form is used to log evidence and recovered items (such as found property) in MPD records?
• Besides issuing a receipt when a citizen turns over unclaimed property, what additional steps must be taken?
• What is the primary purpose of PPE in crime scene handling?
• Wear characteristics vary for each person based on which factors?
• Fingerprints are used to
• When establishing the outer boundaries of a crime scene, investigators should consider which factor?
• Why should chalk not be used to mark the location of cartridge casings?
• Which document number corresponds to the Property Book?
• What is the process for handling a youth who violated a court-ordered placement in a group home?
• Spiral Search is used when looking for an object that is a specific distance from another. Which pattern is this statement describing?
• If the owner is the Property Officer?
• Showing ____________ and ____________ to individuals inconvenienced by a crime scene is imperative. Which two terms complete the sentence?
• When a citizen turns over unclaimed property, which form is issued to acknowledge the transfer?
• Internal Narrative is associated with doc # 252.
• How long can property remain classified as Suspected Proceeds of a Crime before it must be reclassified or released?
• Regarding an injured person, which item should you not voice over the radio?
• Who must you request to respond to your scene for an 'Injured Person to the Hospital'?
• What information is included under the 'Recording Officer Information' section of the PD81?
• Which narrative order is required for the report?
• What describes a Silver Alert?
• Which document corresponds to Juvenile Delinquency in the MPD reporting system?
• How are property books organized and how are drugs handled within MPD property procedures?
• Individual characteristics in footwear impressions are
• Which system is used on the MPD homepage to reconcile CCN information when Teletype is unavailable?
• How can parking incorrectly affect the integrity of a crime scene?
• Which information does a crime scene diagram include, and why is it essential for investigations?
• Which statement about DNA evidence sources is true?
• What does the guideline associated with the mnemonic 'Elephants Trumpets Softly' advise police officers regarding crime scene communication?
• How should you handle a person who refuses medical assistance for religious reasons?
• Which unit must be notified when recovering, safekeeping, or impounding items such as vehicles or weapons?
• Which group handles more serious crimes such as violent assaults, serious bodily injury or death, carjackings, and DNA or firearms cases?
• Which statement about weather and crime scenes is accurate?
• What term describes a physical item that provides clues in a criminal investigation?
• When speaking to members of the community on scene, how should you speak to mitigate confusion?
• Which statement describes the Juvenile Processing Center (JPC) in the context of missing persons?
• Can a Missing Person report be filed for someone who is not a resident of DC?
• Which officers are assigned to each District and perform crime scene processing in addition to patrol duties?
• How do weather conditions affect outdoor crime scenes?
• Which step occurs after the recovering officer completes the Property Record?
• When writing subsequent reports, you must indicate if you viewed BWC footage and specify what you viewed.
• If the missing person is suspected of being a Critical Missing Person or foul play is suspected, which action should be taken?
• Which example best fits the purpose of 'Turned Over to Police for Destruction'?
• Wear characteristics in footwear impressions are
• What is one risk associated with releasing information about an ongoing investigation too soon?
• After completing the Property Record, the recovering officer must take it to which authority for approval?
• Securing the Scene requires establishing boundaries that encompass all areas known or suspected to contain evidence and making the scene large enough to include which of the following?
• Who is the adult suspect who has been arrested for the crime?
• Who makes the final determination of a Critical Missing Person?
• What does an Initial Report document?
• If the missing person is suspected to be in police custody, what is the proper course of action?
• Which document number corresponds to the Property Bag?
• How should corrections be made to the Property Book?
• Who provides a receipt when property is found at Metro facilities?
• Which document number corresponds to the Property Tag?
• Which term refers to a person who is the subject of suspicion and is believed to have committed a crime, not necessarily the arrestee?
• When notifying Teletype, which information should you provide and note down?
• Which document is used to log all recovered property in MPD records?
• What is the MPD term for the conduct conducted when responding to a location to determine the well-being/safety of one or more persons?
• Which of the following is NOT a criterion for requesting an official to respond to an injured person to the hospital?
• Which form allows officers to release property directly to its lawful owner on scene, and what is its document number?
• What is a report?
• Which category includes hair, fibers, fabric, and feathers as examples?
• What action should you take if you encounter an adult in need of Protective Services due to neglect, abuse, or incapacity?
• To whom must the WMATA receipt be submitted along with the required forms?
• If you cannot verify the subject's welfare, which actions should you take?
• What term describes a person making a report on behalf of another who is unable to report?
• What rank is the Property Clerk?
• The member who first handles property is responsible for ensuring it is properly recorded and processed.
• If the reporting person demands the location, inform them that such disclosure would constitute what?
• Which details should you include about the subject and possible abuser in the welfare report?
• Which description best characterizes an Indoor Scene?
• Which communication style helps mitigate confusion when addressing the community on scene?
• Which method is provided as an example for verifying a subject's welfare?
• Zone Search at a crime scene is characterized by:
• Which form records the physical proof supporting a criminal charge?
• Which of the following best describes how contamination at a crime scene can be prevented?
• For found property discovered in a DC Taxicab Commission-licensed vehicle, what action must be taken beyond the normal procedure?
• Which set of documents is NOT public?
• Which statement describes the relationship between Public Narrative and Internal Narrative documents?
• Why is it important to preserve evidence at a crime scene over pedestrian convenience or traffic concerns?
• Which system is used to log an Attempt to Locate in missing person investigations?
• Which type of report includes canvass results and additional eyewitness accounts?
• What are Suspected Proceeds of a Crime?
• When your presence is no longer required on scene, you should:
• On a Metrorail train or parking lot, to whom must the found property be turned over?
• In MPD terminology, which item would be classified as a vehicle?
• When should you have your report done?
• How are items listed on the PD81 form?
• Which search pattern is best described as locating an object at a known distance from another object?
• Where must a juvenile from another jurisdiction with a Missing Persons report be transported?
• Showing ________ and ________ to individuals inconvenienced by a crime scene is imperative. Which pair completes the sentence?
• What identifying information should you collect during a welfare check?
• Which term describes someone who is or was missing?
• When should you fill out a Missing Person/Returned report?
• Footwear and tire impression evidence is used to
• Which item is not listed as an example of trace evidence?
• In the DC Taxicab Commission case, which item must be included in the Incident Report?
• How does the role of DFS Evidence Technicians differ from MPD members trained in evidence collection?
• Which combination of factors makes outdoor crime scenes more complex to secure?
• Does the Property Receipt (PD82A) infer ownership rights for the finder?
• When property initially thought to be evidence is later determined to have no evidentiary value, which form must be used to release it?
• Who is the person who sees or hears an event or its aftermath?
• How should actions taken at a crime scene be treated?
• What best describes an Internal Report in MPD procedures?
• Which statement best describes an Arrest Report?
• Trace evidence is best described as
• Which search approach divides the scene into smaller sections with assigned searches?
• Who approves missing person reports?
• Under what circumstance is it acceptable to disturb evidence?
• During a canvass, what information should be broadcast?
• Which term refers to a juvenile who is arrested for the commission of a crime?
• The first consideration at any crime scene is which of the following?
• Which form is used to log evidence and recovered items such as found property, according to MPD records?
• What is the contact number for Adult Protective Services (APS) referenced for protective services checks?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five pieces of information you need for an injured person report?
• Offense reports should be based on which codes?
• True or false: Individuals outside MPD review agency reports.
• What is Safekeeping Property?
• Why should you avoid entering a crime scene if your presence is not required?
• How should you document the individuals involved in the welfare check?
• What forms are required for an Impounded Vehicle?
• What action closes a Missing Person case when locating an Out-of-State Missing Person (adult)?
• Which statement about the PD285 document is correct?
• Safekeeping Property is handled similarly to which category?
• Which statement is true about the document PD899A?
• Where can officers access the digital copy of the PD81 form?
• Which form is used when the narrative portion of the Property Record exceeds available space, and what is its document number?
• DNA evidence can be obtained from which combination of materials?
• What captures and preserves an image of evidence at the time the scene is documented?
• What should your report include regarding the subject's welfare and state?
• After completing a reclassification form for property, where must it be forwarded?
• Found property on a Metrorail train or parking lot is dealt with by which agency?
• Who should be recorded in the crime scene log?
• DNA evidence can be obtained from all of the following EXCEPT
• Which action does the Station Clerk take regarding property entries when the element Property Officer is unavailable?
• What is the responsibility of the officer who first handles property recovered by MPD?
• After notifying Teletype about a hospital transport, what should you do?
• Which document is used to tag recovered property?
• What should you always wear when on a crime scene?
• Who is the person the crime is committed against?
• If the missing person is located in another district, what action should you take?
• Which factor determines the assignment of medical resources (DCFEMS Ambulance or Medic)?
• In the found-property process, who attempts to notify the owner when the owner cannot be located?