During an investigation of a robbery call, the first officer at the scene spots a vehicle with the engine running parked directly in front of the main doors. The driver is a possible 'lookout' wearing a ski mask. The officer notifies dispatch and other responding officers.
What should the officer do next?
A) The officer should arrest the driver, then immediately enter the store to arrest the robber.
B) The officer should stay out of sight and wait for the robber to exit, and then apprehend the robber.
C) The officer should attempt to enter the rear of the store in order to apprehend the robber in the store.
D) The officer should disengage from the scene and wait for the robber to drive away.
(Question #2) An officer receives a call from dispatch informing him of a robbery in progress at a convenience store near a busy intersection in the middle of town. The officer proceeds to the scene without lights and siren so as not to alert the suspects that police are arriving. The officer arrives just south of the scene but remains out of sight of the store and notifies dispatch of his arrival. Soon thereafter, back up arrives and parks on the north side of the scene to cover the store from there.
Upon the approach to this robbery, where should the first officer on the scene be positioned?
A) Near the back to cover the rear exit
B) Near the front to cover the main doors
C) Near the most likely exit from the robbery scene
D) If possible, the roof is the objective in order to direct all other officers.
(Question #3) An officer receives a call from dispatch informing him of a robbery in progress at a convenience store near a busy intersection in the middle of town. The officer proceeds to the scene without lights and siren so as not to alert the suspects that police are arriving. The officer arrives just south of the scene but remains out of sight of the store and notifies dispatch of his arrival. Soon thereafter, back up arrives and parks on the north side of the scene to cover the store from there.
When approaching the store, what should the officers be looking for?
A) He should be on the lookout for fleeing subjects and persons sitting in parked cars.
B) He should look for signs of forced entry on the back door of the store.
C) He should locate the exact location of the backup officer.
D) He should be looking for physical evidence such as tire impressions, foot impressions, and other evidence.
(Question #4) A younger perpetrator does not plan the crime well (e.g., use of weapons, getaway car) but robs a cab when it happens to pass by. The suspect is a member of a juvenile gang and is trying to prove himself to the others as a tough guy.
What type of perpetrator is the suspect above?
A) Professional robber
B) Opportunistic robber
C) Drug addict robber
D) Intoxicated robber
(Question #5) Robberies are somewhat more likely to occur at walk-up ATMs than at drive-through ones and about 15 percent of victims are injured.
What is the average loss resulting from ATM robberies?
A) Less than 40
B) Between 100 and 200
C) Between 500 and 1000
D) Over 1000
(Question #6) A man, described to be a white male, 20-30 years old, average height, robbed a store by using a gun and covering his face with a bandana. He displayed a silver-colored revolver. He forced everyone to lie on the floor after the register was opened and he took money directly from the cash drawer. He left the scene in a vehicle that was parked just down the block. The vehicle was a 2005-2010 light blue, Ford Taurus and a partial plate number was given to police: BVJ-1__ __. No stolen vehicles matching that description have been reported in the state in the past 48 hours.
What factor is the key to the solvability of this case?
A) The key factor is the poor description of the suspect, making this case most likely unsolvable.
B) The key factor is the unique description of the suspect's M.O., making this case most likely unsolvable.
C) The key factor is the description of the vehicle, making this case highly solvable.
D) The key factor is that the crime was likely perpetrated by a professional making it likely unsolvable.
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