Sgt Sample Exam 27 Questions with Verified Answers
Question 1 is an example of a test question designed to measure candidates' knowledge of N.J.S.A. 2C
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Mrs. Harrison has not paid her rent in three months; as a result, she was served with an eviction notice. She became enraged, and in a fit of anger, recklessly kicked and damaged the bedroom and bathroom doors. The property owner comes to the police department for the purpose of signing complaints. According to the NJ Code of Criminal Justice, which is the MOST APPROPRIATE advice for the property owner?
(a) The matter is landlord-tenant and civil in nature and not within the power of the police.
(b) He should sign a criminal complaint for criminal mischief against Mrs. Harrison.
(c) No criminal charge can be signed, because she recklessly damaged the property without the employment of fire, explosives, or other dangerous means.
(d) He should sign a criminal complaint for theft. - CORRECT ANSWER Question #1 - Key is B NJ Title 2C questions will generally begin with a scenario that describes the elements of a crime or a detailed situation or interaction between two or more parties. Candidates will have to consider all the details presented in the scenario and answer the question based on the statutes presented in NJ Title 2C. Questions may require the candidates to determine if a statute in N.J.S.A 2C was violated, the reason or main cause of the violation, and in some cases, choose which charge is most appropriate. In this question, candidates need to consider the details given in the scenario to make the MOST APPROPRIATE choice from the options given. The candidate must consider the relationship (landlord/tenant) of the two parties involved, the damage caused by Mrs. Harrison, and the manner in which the damage was done.
Option (a) is incorrect because, regardless of the relationship between the two parties involved, tangible property owned by the landlord was damaged which makes this a criminal case.
Option (c) is incorrect because the use of "fire, explosives, or other dangerous means" is not required in order for Mrs. Harrison's actions to be considered criminal.
Option (d) is incorrect because the details in this scenario do not meet the elements required for a charge of Theft. Given the flaws in the other options,
option (b) is the MOST APPROPRIATE answer from the choices provided. According to N.J.S.A. 2C:17.3 Criminal Mischief, an individual is guilty of criminal mischief if he/she: (2) Purposely, knowingly, or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property, including the damaging or destroying of a rental premises by a tenant in retaliation for institution of eviction proceedings.
Question 2 is an example of a test question designed to measure candidates' knowledge of New Jersey Case Law 2. Must a police officer, who makes observations during a routine safety inspection of a commercial truck (tractor-trailer), which reasonably leads him to believe it houses a hidden compartment containing contraband, obtain a search warrant before searching that compartment?
(a) Yes, once the officer has the commercial vehicle detained and has probable cause to believe it has a hidden compartment, a search warrant is required to further search that compartment.
(b) No, a search of an area of a commercial truck that is within the scope of a proper safety inspection, may be conducted without a warrant, even though this area is concealed within a hidden compartment.
(c) Yes, the officer's purpose in continuing the search is to obtain evidence of a crime, rather than to complete the safety inspection, and su - CORRECT ANSWER Question #2 - Key is B Case law items will generally present candidates with a scenario that includes many of the same elements of a case previously decided in NJ or Federal courts. The court case may not be specifically cited and some of the names and circumstances may be altered. In most circumstances, the question will ask if the law enforcement officers' actions are appropriate given the circumstances presented in the scenario, or what offenses were committed based on the details in the scenario. The details of this question are adapted from the following case: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. HEWITT Superior Court, Appellate Division 400 N.J.Super. 376 (App. Div. 2008) An overview and justification for the key is as follows: A search of an area of a commercial truck that is within the scope of a proper safety inspection may be conducted without a warrant even though this area is concealed within a hidden compartment and the officer's purpose in continuing the search is to obtain evidence of a crime rather than to complete the safety inspection. Id. at 380. In early November, Trooper Hancock, a member of the State Police Commercial Carrier Safety Inspection Unit, stopped a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel Township to conduct a safety inspection. Defendant Anthony Hewitt was driving the tractor and co-defendant Dervan Facey was in the back in a sleeper. When Hancock approached the truck, he noticed that Hewitt's hands were visibly shaking and that he appeared nervous. Hancock examined Hewitt's driver's license and the paperwork for the truck and then directed Hewitt to drive to a nearby rest area in order to conduct a North American Standard Level II safety inspection. A police officer conducting such an inspection may examine not only the paperwork for the truck but also make a visual inspection of
Question 3 is an example of a test question designed to measure candidates' knowledge of the NJ Attorney General Guidelines 3. An officer under your supervision is preparing to show a photo lineup of suspects to a robbery victim. The crime occurred six months ago and the two suspects beat the victim. The officer inquires about the proper procedures to use in preparing and conducting such photo lineups. According to the NJ Attorney General Guidelines concerning preparing and conducting photo lineups, which is a TRUE statement?
(a) A minimum of six non-suspect fillers must be utilized in the lineup.
(b) Both suspects should be placed in separate lineups, but the same fillers may be used for each.
(c) Both suspects may be utilized in the same lineup, as long as they do not unduly stand out. (d) Consider placing the suspect in different positions if the lineup is shown to multiple witnesses. - CORRECT ANSWER Question #3 - Key is D Attorney General Guidelines (AGG) questions may cover all guidelines and directives issued by the Attorney General's (AG's) Office. Similar to NJ Title 2C items, AGG items may include a scenario or description of events. Candidates should consider all the details presented and answer each question based on the appropriate AGG or directive. This question refers specifically to the AG Guidelines for Preparing and Conducting Photo and Live Lineup Identification Procedures. Candidates are asked to consider all the details provided in the scenario and choose the one TRUE statement as the correct answer.
Option (a) is incorrect because the AGG specifically require that only a minimum of five fillers (non-suspects) are required per identification procedure.
Option (b) is incorrect because the AGG require that law enforcement personnel avoid re-using fillers in lineups shown to the same witness when showing a new suspect.
Option (c) is incorrect because the AGG require that only one suspect be included in each identification procedure. Their appearance has no impact on whether or not this procedure is acceptable.
Option (d) is correct because the AGG state that law enforcement personnel should consider placing the suspect in different positions in each lineup when conducting more than one lineup for a case, due to multiple witnesses. Because this is the only TRUE statement of the options given, option (d) is the correct answer. B. Video-Based Portion For the video-based portion of the exam, candidates will observe an event, or series of events, unfold on a video monitor. Candidates will be permitted to take notes on the actions appearing on the monitor, and use those notes to answer the questions that follow. A video may be divided into several short segments, with new information being presented
Method of learning for new police supervisor least favorite way of learning. - CORRECT ANSWER Trial & Error
Use just enough of the boss' time to get the information and guidance you need. _____________going in, write down what you need to discuss and what you need from the boss, - CORRECT ANSWER Before
_________ a meeting with your boss, it may be appropriate to follow up with a short memo or e-mail outlining what was discussed and what actions you have both agreed to take. - CORRECT ANSWER After
Most skills and abilities that we generally consider necessary to become a good police supervisor can be __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Learned
The following methods supervisors use to learn their supervisory skills: - CORRECT ANSWER Observations of their supervisors
Policy and procedure manuals
Formal training courses
On the job training
Trial & error
Commanders would do well to ensure that those who will soon be promoted are given adequate basic supervisory skills training ________ to assuming their new positions, this will prevent problems for the new supervisor, as well as in helping prevent long-term problems for you. - CORRECT ANSWER Prior
When more than 500 active police sergeants, lieutenants, and captains were asked if they should be required to have college degrees, the majority said _________. - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Those holding the rank of Captain and above placed more emphasis on requiring a college degree for supervisors, with nearly _______ of them saying "yes" to a degree requirement. - CORRECT ANSWER 2/3
The greatest single indicator as to whether or not a respondent would answer "yes" or "no" to the degree requirement was _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Their own degree of education
A 29 year veteran from Iowa, with 20 years as a sergeant, summed up the views of the majority of respondents, whether they voted "yes" or "no" for a degree requirement. He cited 4 reasons to have a college-educated police supervisors. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. The public expects it as the general population is becoming more educated;
2.More line officers have degrees. They have little respect for supervisors who don't,
3. The term professionalism requires some standard to begin with. education is usually one of the building points.
4. better employees
Progressive officers look to a well-balanced career development process to set themselves apart from their peers. They are preparing themselves for success and will be ready when the opportunity arise. This balanced approach involves the three keys to success: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Education
2. Training
3. Experience
Overspecialization has been the downfall of many upwardly mobile candidates, particularly when no "________" is available for their current highly specialized assignment. - CORRECT ANSWER Suitable replacement
The following are a few of the tips to help you get promoted: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Start early
2. Learn from others
3. Avoid problems
4. Be Committed
5. Prepare, prepare, prepare
6. Make your intentions known
7. Get a mentor
8. Learn the rules
9. Get the resources you need
10. Do your best
When police officers around you make mistakes, learn from their mistakes. Avoiding problems in police work requires you to know the ______, ________, and _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Law, interpret the law effectively and do the right thing
Good ethical decisions should be made primarily on the __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Facts
When faced with making personnel or departmental decisions in that "gray" ethical area, here are a few questions to ask your self: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Is my decision legal?
2. Is my decision based on emotion rather than facts?
3. Is it worth my job and/or my career?
4. Is my decision fair to all concerned?
5. Is it the right thing to do? (Most important question)
In order for you to be successful, each decision you make must be _______, ________, and _________. - CORRECT ANSWER Sound, timely, and based on the facts and circumstances of the particular situation at hand.
Supervisors who consistently make such valid decisions know that the secret to their success is found in using a _____, ______, ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Logical, multi-stage, decision-making process
Although some decisions are made in seconds, some in minutes, and some in days, they are all made the same way. The following are steps in the decision making procedure; - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Gather the facts
2. Analyze the facts
3. Formulate possible decisions
4. Choose the best decision
To protect yourself, your career, your people, and your department, you take an inventory of the following standards and maintain responsibility for them: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Quality of work
2. Quantity of work
3. Safety
4. Grooming
5. Ethics
The antidote for unethical, unprofessional, or illegal behavior is a proper ______, _______, and _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Supervision, management, and leadership
Insisting that your officers always try to do "__ __ ___" in every facet of their work, and at every level, is your job. - CORRECT ANSWER The right thing
The following are tips for enhancing communication skills, both in the office, and on the street: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Whether you are speaking or writing, use words and phrases that your audience understands. Always be sure to speak in terms of the education, maturity level, and experience of the recipient of the communication.
2. Good commanders at all levels recognize they cant know everything about every situation. therefore, as part of their communication process, they ask for the input of others.
3. In verbal or written communications, be clear and concise, simpler is better.
4. You will never know until your project or objective either succeeds or fails, unless you ask questions and get feedback about your original orders.
5. Even though you followed all the preceding steps, and felt confident that everyone understood your oral or written communication, successful commanders take the next step and follow up on their orders.
Successful commanders recognixe the problems of the interpretation of words and phrases, and that individuals will hear, read, and interpret those words consistent with their own values, views, and agendas. Recognizing that successful commanders take steps necessary to prevent "_____ _____" from getting out of hand. - CORRECT ANSWER Communication problems [Show Less]