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First Trimester NYPD Final Exam with correct
solutions
1. A police officer is approached by a citizen who wishes to
file a complaint about a noisy party. According to the NYPD
Patrol Guide, the officer should FIRST:
A) Tell the citizen to call 311
B) Complete a Miscellaneous Incident Report
C) Respond to the location and attempt to resolve the matter
D) Advise the citizen to sign a supporting deposition
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 208-11 requires officers to respond
to noise complaints and attempt resolution before taking
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further action. Filing a report or advising a deposition comes
only if the noise continues after a warning.
2. While on patrol, you observe a vehicle double-parked with
the engine running. The driver is asleep. You should:
A) Wait for the driver to wake up
B) Attempt to wake the driver by tapping on the window and
investigate for impairment
C) Issue a parking summons immediately
D) Call an ambulance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and welfare check first; possible DWI or
medical emergency overrides parking enforcement. Tapping
on the window is a non-intrusive method to rouse the driver.
3. An officer loses his shield (NYPD ID card). How long does he
have to report this to the Commanding Officer?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
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C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 212-43 – Loss of Department
property must be reported within 8 hours to prevent fraudulent
use.
4. When transmitting over the MDC (Mobile Data Computer),
which of the following is prohibited?
A) Running a license plate for a traffic stop
B) Sending a message containing the word “emergency”
C) Using profanity or unprofessional language
D) Acknowledging a wanted person hit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All MDC communications are recorded and subject
to review; profanity violates professional standards and NYPD
social media/communications policy.
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5. You are the first officer at a crime scene. Your PRIMARY
responsibility is:
A) Identifying witnesses
B) Preserving life and securing the scene
C) Detaining suspects
D) Photographing evidence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 118-02 – Life safety and scene
security take precedence over all other actions. Evidence
preservation comes after securing.
6. An officer stops a person who matches the description of a
robbery suspect. The officer may frisk the person for weapons
only if:
A) The person refuses to answer questions
B) The officer has reasonable suspicion that the person is
armed and dangerous
First Trimester NYPD Final Exam with correct
solutions
1. A police officer is approached by a citizen who wishes to
file a complaint about a noisy party. According to the NYPD
Patrol Guide, the officer should FIRST:
A) Tell the citizen to call 311
B) Complete a Miscellaneous Incident Report
C) Respond to the location and attempt to resolve the matter
D) Advise the citizen to sign a supporting deposition
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 208-11 requires officers to respond
to noise complaints and attempt resolution before taking
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further action. Filing a report or advising a deposition comes
only if the noise continues after a warning.
2. While on patrol, you observe a vehicle double-parked with
the engine running. The driver is asleep. You should:
A) Wait for the driver to wake up
B) Attempt to wake the driver by tapping on the window and
investigate for impairment
C) Issue a parking summons immediately
D) Call an ambulance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and welfare check first; possible DWI or
medical emergency overrides parking enforcement. Tapping
on the window is a non-intrusive method to rouse the driver.
3. An officer loses his shield (NYPD ID card). How long does he
have to report this to the Commanding Officer?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
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C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 212-43 – Loss of Department
property must be reported within 8 hours to prevent fraudulent
use.
4. When transmitting over the MDC (Mobile Data Computer),
which of the following is prohibited?
A) Running a license plate for a traffic stop
B) Sending a message containing the word “emergency”
C) Using profanity or unprofessional language
D) Acknowledging a wanted person hit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All MDC communications are recorded and subject
to review; profanity violates professional standards and NYPD
social media/communications policy.
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5. You are the first officer at a crime scene. Your PRIMARY
responsibility is:
A) Identifying witnesses
B) Preserving life and securing the scene
C) Detaining suspects
D) Photographing evidence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patrol Guide § 118-02 – Life safety and scene
security take precedence over all other actions. Evidence
preservation comes after securing.
6. An officer stops a person who matches the description of a
robbery suspect. The officer may frisk the person for weapons
only if:
A) The person refuses to answer questions
B) The officer has reasonable suspicion that the person is
armed and dangerous
