PELLETB Practice Test

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The officer was hoping to get a new partner, one that had a great deal of experience.

b. The officer was hoping to get a new partner. One that had a great deal of experience.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Bullet fragments were gathered by officers in envelopes.

b. Bullet fragments were gathered in envelopes by officers.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The suspect disliked the officer as did the judge.

b. The suspect disliked the officer as much as the judge.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The officer had probable cause to arrest the suspect when he arrived at the scene.

b. When the officer arrived at the scene, he had probable cause to arrest the suspect.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Jail is not a pleasant place to be, but they do get their basic necessities met.

b. Jail is not a pleasant place to be, but prisoners do get their basic necessities met.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. "In rural areas, more deer are killed by automobiles than by hunters."

b. "In rural areas, automobiles kill more deer than hunters."

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Beginning to run before stretching is frequently the cause of shin splints.

b. Beginning to run before stretching frequently is the cause of shin splints.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The next time Mary was in town, she agreed to have lunch with Sue.

b. Mary agreed to have lunch with Sue the next time she was in town.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The child wanted everything he saw advertised in commercials, even though he

didn't know exactly what the toys were.

b. The child wanted everything he saw advertised in the commercials, even though he

didn't know exactly what they were.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The necessary revisions have been made by the author and the manuscript is now

ready to be printed. The publicist can begin developing the advertising campaign.

b. The necessary revisions have been made by the author and the manuscript is now

ready to be printed the publicist can begin developing the advertising campaign.

a

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The position requires that the incumbent type, file and prepare travel expense

claims in addition to acting as the receptionist for the organization.

b. The position requires that the incumbent type, file and prepare travel expense

claims. In addition to acting as the receptionist for the organization.

a

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word.

1. The witness corroborated the suspect's story.

a. verified

b. contradicted

c. added to

d. questioned

a

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

2. It was not a very pragmatic plan.

a. plausible

b. serious

c. practical

d. sensible

c

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

3. The police sequestered the suspect.

a. caught

b. isolated

c. arrested

d. released

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

4. In order to conceal her guilt, Linda told a blatant lie.

a. harmless

b. subtle

c. careless

d. obvious

d

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

5. He was ignorant of the proper procedures.

a. unaware

b. conscious

c. uncertain

d. cognizant

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

1. His ______________ of the situation was incorrect.

a. analisys

b. annalysis

c. analysis

d. anallysys

c

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

2. It was not _____________ who committed the crime.

a. apparent

b. apperant

c. aparent

d. aperant

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

3. She was a ____________ worker.

a. conscienteous

b. consceintious

c. consceinteous

d. conscientious

d

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

4. She did not actually _____________ the stolen goods.

a. receive

b. recieve

c. receve

d. recive

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

5. There was only one witness to the boy's ______________.

a. abducton

b. abducsion

c. abduction

d. abduckion

c

1. Suspect A was in the house longer than Suspect B. Suspect C was the house for less time

than Suspect B. Who was in the house the longest?

a. Suspect A

b. Suspect B

c. Suspect C

d. Not enough information.

a

2. Three of the following words are similar, while one is different. Select the one that is

different.

a. Helicopter

b. Bicycle

c. Calculator

d. Car

c

3. What is the next number in the following sequence?

9, 8, 7, 6, 5, _____

a. 3

b. 4

c. 5

b

1. The case of Gideon v. Wainwright, decided by the Supreme Court in 1962, granted court-

appointed counsel to people charged with felonies who could not afford to pay for their

own attorneys. In a more recent case, the Supreme Court declared that the right extends to

persons who are charged with any crime for which prison is a potential penalty. According

to these court decisions, a defendant may waive his or her right to be represented by

counsel at trial, but the state must at least provide the defendant with the opportunity to

have free counsel.

Based on the above passage, which of the following statements is most correct regarding

defendants who cannot afford an attorney?

a. Anyone who must appear in court has the right to a free attorney.

b. Anyone whose charges may result in prison must have an attorney representing

him or her at trial.

c. Anyone charged with a felony must have an attorney present for his or her trial.

d. Anyone charged with an offense that could lead to prison must have the option

of a free attorney.

d

2. During the 1970s rural America registered a population gain of almost 14 percent, while

metropolitan growth was just under 10 percent. The surprising spurt in rural growth had

nothing to do, however, with prolific reproduction. On the contrary, rural areas were mired

in aging townsfolk. This fact, combined with the trend toward smaller families, actually

resulted in a 10 percent decline in the existing rural population between 1965 and 1970.

Newcomers more than made up for that loss. The latest census tells us that one sixth of the

U.S. population now lives in rural areas and 40 percent of all new housing in the 1970s was

built on rural land. The rural areas are now growing faster than the metropolitan areas for

the first time since the early 1800s.

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Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Rural areas were mired in aging townsfolk because the young and farmers were

immigrating to the cities.

b. There has been more than a 10 percent increase of newcomers to rural areas.

c. The overall gain in the American population was almost 14 percent.

d. The trend toward small families contributed to the decrease in the urban

population growth rate.

b

3. Entrapment is defined as officers or agents of the government provoking a person to commit

a crime that he did not originally contemplate in order to prosecute him. The goal of law

enforcement is not to encourage nor to create an offense, but to prevent people from

committing crimes and/or arrest people when they do commit offenses.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements describes an instance of

entrapment?

a. Property that has been marked by police so that they can trace it at a later time.

b. A victim, learning that a person intends to rob him, does nothing to stop the

crime, but instead allows the robber to carry through with the crime so that

police will catch him in the act.

c. A door to a warehouse containing valuable merchandise is purposely left open

by police.

d. An undercover officer approaches a known drug dealer and tries, unsuccessfully,

to purchase drugs.

c

4. Community policing has gained increased acceptance during the past 10 years. The

community policing model places service to the public and prevention of crime as the

primary role of police in society and emphasize problem solving, with active citizen

involvement in defining those matters that are important to the community, rather than

crime fighting and arrest statistics. Officers at the patrol level are required to spend less time

in their cars communicating with other officers and more time on the street communicating

with citizens. Proponents of this style of policing insist that addressing the causes of crime

makes police officers more effective and at the same time enhances the quality of life in the

neighborhood. Community policing concepts, if successfully implemented, offer the prospect

of effective crime prevention and substantially improved community relations. Although

community-based policing is not a panacea for the problems of crime in society, it does offer

valuable opportunity to both reduce crime and enhance the police image.

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According to the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Community policing is expected to increase the number of arrests made by

patrol officers.

b. Implementing community policing is expected to decrease the amount of crime.

c. Community policing is not designed to lessen crime.

d. The community policing model defers decision-making to citizens and

community members.

b

Complete by supplying missing words in

this paragraph

Mary was 15 when 1) _ _ _ was first arrested. Mary was a popular girl. 2) _ _ the time of her first arrest, 3) _ _ _ was doing well in school. According to 4) _ _ _ teacher, she was a hard working 5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and

made excellent grades. Mary also had 6) _ good attitude toward school. Mary lived with her parents 7) _ _ a middle class neighborhood.

a. HE, TO, HIS, SHE, TEACHER, I, BE

b. SHE, AT, SHE, HER, STUDENT, A, IN

c. HER, IS, HER, SHE, EMPLOYEE, A, TO

b

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a. The recidivism rate for older criminals was much higher than for younger criminals

b. The recidivism rate for older criminals was much higher than younger

a

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a. Denise remembered with a start. That she had forgotten to lock the car.

b. Denise remembered with a start that she had forgotten to lock the car.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. The officers were involved in bringing the case to a successful conclusion.

b. The officers brought the case to a successful conclusion.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Officers and civilians occasionally come into conflict with one another; this could be avoided if they talked to them more.

b. Officers and civilians occasionally come into conflict with one another; this could be avoided if they talked to civilians more.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. At the age of seventeen, Dave's teacher told him that he should consider medical school.

b. When Dave was seventeen, his teacher told him that he should consider medical school.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Every February he did the same thing: renewed his library card.

b. Every February he did the same thing, renewed his library card.

a

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a. Leaders should get used to being criticized when they are wrong and ignored when they are right.

b. A leader should get used to being criticized when they are wrong and ignored when they are right.

a

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a. Throughout the interrogation, Calvin denied that the assailant was he.

b. Calvin denied throughout the interrogation that he was the assailant.

b

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a. Living near a power station can be unhealthy; it is associated with higher rates of cancer.

b. Living near a power substation can be unhealthy, it is associated with higher rates of cancer.

a

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a. Being a police officer involves a great deal of lifting weights and paperwork.

b. Being a police officer involves a great deal of lifting weights and filling out paperwork.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. You need to have a driver's license, a second form of identification, and a signed waiver to enter.

b. One needs a driver's license and a second form of identification to enter, and you have to sign a waiver as well.

a

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a. The house, which was set at the back of the property, had a number of outbuildings, including a shed.

b. The house, which was set at the back of the property had a number of outbuildings including a shed.

a

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a. After the reading the manual again, the inner workings of the engine made much more sense to Linda.

b. The inner workings of the engine made much more sense to Linda after she read the manual again.

b

identify the sentence which is most clearly written

a. Dr. Gerard worked at the precinct station as a staff psychologist.

b. Dr. Gerard was employed at the precinct station as a staff psychologist.

a

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a. When entering the house, the smell of almonds aroused Kevin's suspicion.

b. Kevin's suspicion was aroused by the smells of almonds as he entered the house.

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

"That is your fifth ______ this month," the teacher remarked sternly.

a. abscence

b. absence

c. abscess

d. absense

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

By the time the clock chimed for the ______ time, Peter was already up the stairs and in his room.

a. twelth

b. twelfth

c. twelf

d. twelvth

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Whenever she was in that part of town, liked to stop by and visit the ______ where her mother was buried.

a. cematery

b. cematary

c. semetary

d. cemetery

d

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

His soothing words and manner were able to calm even the most ______ dog.

a. vishus

b. vicous

c. viciouss

d. vicious

d

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

No matter how hard he tried, he could never master the ______ of the difficult piano composition.

a. rithm

b. rhythm

c. rhthm

d. rythm

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Denise spent her Saturday mornings picking up garbage, clothes, and other ______ debris that collected along the shore by her house.

a. misselaneous

b. miscellaneous

c. miselanious

d. misselanneous

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

An effective public servant must always be ______ of the needs and desires of the community.

a. conscious

b. conchess

c. consious

d. conscience

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

The car dealership was giving away ______ replicas of its most popular sports car as a sales promotion.

a. minature

b. minercher

c. miniature

d. minacher

c

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Leonard reminded the hotel clerk that he would need a ______ for his expense account.

a. reseet

b. reseat

c. receipt

d. receit

c

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

The court gave permission for the state to ______ all of Mr. Davis' assets after his felony conviction.

a. seize

b. seez

c. cease

d. seaz

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

The cafe's employees were instructed that hand washing should ______ any contact with food or areas where food would be prepared.

a. proceed

b. precede

c. preceed

d. preseed

b

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Sloan locked her car door more frequently after hearing that there was a ______ in the neighborhood.

a. berglur

b. burglur

c. burglar

d. burgler

c

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Felicia attributed the ______ noise she had heard in the night to a fight between the neighborhood cats.

a. weird

b. weerd

c. wierd

d. weyrd

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Fred hoped he could one day be promoted all the way to ______, just as his father and grandfather had before him.

a. sergeant

b. sargent

c. sergent

d. sargeant

a

choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

Not every state facility is able to provide ______ accommodations for males and females.

a. seperate

b. separate

c. saparate

d. sepperate

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

Only his tenacious grip enabled him to hang onto the sheer cliff face.

a. lively

b. fragile

c. persistent

d. complicated

c

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

The story seemed credible, but the investigators still needed to follow up on it.

a. amazing

b. believable

c. dirty

d. crumbly

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

Only the most partisan supporters of the team believed the coach's story.

a. ignorant

b. uninterested

c. festive

d. supporter

d

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

The premise of the movie was that time travel had become common and affordable.

a. argument

b. conclusion

c. decision

d. thought

a

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

A police officer who excels at her job may receive an accolade from the local media.

a. drama

b. compliment

c. feature

d. deadline

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

He seemed to be in perpetual motion without ever getting anything done.

a. timed

b. mobile

c. continuous

d. inconstant

c

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

An administrative oversight made it necessary for him to rescind the original oversight.

a. invalidate

b. put back

c. create

d. allege

a

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

He installed a solar panel so that he could generate some of his own electricity.

a. annoy

b. select

c. enjoy

d. procedure

d

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

Sometimes even the most incompatible partners can complete some excellent work.

a. agreeable

b. conflicting

c. friendly

d. compliant

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

His material prosperity did not compensate for the personal losses he had suffered.

a. penury

b. possibility

c. wealth

d. deadliness

c

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

Gina was a novice but she still performed rather well.

a. newcomer

b. veteran

c. senior

d. speculator

c

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

He spoke with candor despite his love for men.

a. relevance

b. frankness

c. strategy

d. gratitude

b

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

He tried to be prudent with his money, but he still ended up broke at the end of the month.

a. aware

b. calm

c. standard

d. cautious

d

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

Since Fred was young, he had had an innate ability to make other people feel comfortable.

a. inherent

b. intense

c. slick

d. prepared

a

choose the word or phrase that most nearly has the same

meaning as the underlined word

His parents had taught him to act submissive and calm if he ever encountered a bear in the woods.

a. creative

b. passive

c. underwater

d. aggressive

b

Randy Barron was excited to apply for a marriage license in Washington County, but he was soon met with obstacles. After Mr. Barron got through the front door of the county building, he found that the ramp going down to the Recorder of Deeds office was too steep for him to safely use his wheelchair. Additionally, there was insufficient room for him to maneuver his wheelchair to a flat surface to reach the door to the office. Barriers to accessibility mean that people like Mr. Barron will not be able to fully benefit from services and programs, including experiencing the happiest of moment of our lives, like applying for a marriage license.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Randy Barron could not fit his wheelchair through the front door of the county building.

b. The door to the county building was locked, so Randy Barron could not enter.

c. Randy Barron could not navigate his wheelchair down a steep ramp.

d. Randy Barron could not push his wheelchair up a steep ramp.

c

Randy Barron was excited to apply for a marriage license in Washington County, but he was soon met with obstacles. After Mr. Barron got through the front door of the county building, he found that the ramp going down to the Recorder of Deeds office was too steep for him to safely use his wheelchair. Additionally, there was insufficient room for him to maneuver his wheelchair to a flat surface to reach the door to the office. Barriers to accessibility mean that people like Mr. Barron will not be able to fully benefit from services and programs, including experiencing the happiest of moment of our lives, like applying for a marriage license.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Randy Barron's acquisition of a marriage license was made more difficult by barriers to accessibility.

b. Randy Barron could not get married because of barriers to accessibility.

c. Handicapped people cannot get married in Washington County.

d. The Recorder of Deeds should switch offices with another county employee.

a

It (66) _ _ _ _ a great deal of time and effort, but the Davis County Police Department (67) _ _ _ eventually able to catch a sophisticated jewel thief who had been breaking (68) _ _ _ _ expensive homes for a t least two years. The evidence gathered (69) _ _ _ _ the criminal's hideout suggested that at least fifty homes in the area had (70) _ _ _ _ burglarized.

a. took, was, into, from, been

b. from, was, been, into, took

a

The burglaries began in March of 2008, (71) _ _ _ _ an elderly woman in the exclusive Haverford Heights subdivision reported that (72) _ _ antique pearl necklace had (73) _ _ _ _ stolen from her dresser while she was out of town. The evidence found (74) _ _ the woman's home would become very familiar to the detectives who worked on (75) _ _ _ _ case: a bathroom window had been forced (76) _ _ _ _ with a crowbar, and someone had crawled in. There (77) _ _ _ _ footprints in the dirt outside the window, but police found the shoes that made the (78) _ _ _ _ _ in a garbage can down the street. This (79) _ _ _ a trademark of the burglar: he or she always wore new (80) _ _ _ _ _ which were discarded immediately (81) _ _ _ _ _ the job was finished.

a. when, an, been, at, this, open, were, prints, was, shoes, after

b. been, at, were, an, open, when, shoes, was, after, prints

a

After the first burglary, (82) _ _ _ _ _ was a short period in which the criminal was inactive. However, two months later, he (83) _ _ she struck again: a set of diamond earrings was stolen (84) _ _ _ _ from the home of vacationing couple, (85) _ _ _ several precious stones were taken from an elderly woman. Each time, the (86) _ _ _ _ _ found a pair of new shoes in a nearly garbage can. Within the department, the detectives began referring to the (87) _ _ _ _ _ as "the Size Eleven Bandit." However, despite their best efforts, they could (88) _ _ _ make a break in the case.

a. police, or, from, not, thief, there, and

b. there, or, from, and, police, thief, not

b

The burglaries then increased in frequency, (89) _ _ _ _ seven occurring over the next three months. The police (90) _ _ _ _ _ tell that the criminal was becoming more brazen, but they were still unable to make any headway in the case. It was clear that the criminal was intelligent and patient, and (91) _ _ _ _ very careful to avoid leaving behind any clues that would (93) _ _ _ _ the detectives.

a. also, could, with, help, knew

b. with, could, knew, also, help

b

The burglaries continued for more than a year. Several times, the police (94) _ _ _ _ sure that they had made a break in the case, but each of these leads dried up in the end. Finally, one of the detectives working on the case assembled a (95) _ _ _ _ of all the shoes found at the various crime scenes, and took this list around to all of the shoe stores (96) _ _ the area. It turned that only one (97) _ _ _ _ _ sold all of the different types of shoes worn (98) _ _ store, and discovered (99) _ _ _ _ several of the shoes had been purchased (100) _ _ _ _ the same credit card, a (101) _ _ _ _ belonging to Kevin Fuller of Finley Station. A (102) _ _ _ _ _ apprehended later that week as (104) _ _ shopped for groceries. He immediately confessed (105) _ _ the burglaries.

a. were, list, in, store, by, that, with, card, search, was, he, to

b. that, were, to, search, he, card, list, store, was, to, in

a

Identify the next number in the series: 45, 42, 39, 36, 33 ...

a. 29

b. 35

c. 32

d. 30

d

In the three-legged race, Aaron finished after Bruce, but before Carl. In what order did the participants finish?

a. Carl, Aaron, Bruce

b. Aaron, Carl, Bruce

c. Bruce, Aaron, Carl

d. Carl, Bruce, Aaron

c

Three of the following words are similar, while one is different. Select the one that is different.

a. ramp

b. house

c. castle

d. shack

a

Identify the next number in the series: 12, 27, 36, 12, 27, 36, 12 ...

a. 12

b. 27

c. 36

d. 49

b

Ellen, Fiona, Gretchen, and Helen were in a race. Ellen finished ahead of Gretchen, and the other two girls tied. Who came in second place?

a. Ellen

b. Gretchen

c. Helen

d. Not enough information

d

On their last Spanish test, Dave received a 92 and scored ten points better than Edgar. However, Edgar scored four points better than Philip, who scored three points better than Quincy. What was Philip's score?

a. 75

b. 78

c. 82

d. 85

b

Identify the next number in the series: 1, 2, 5, 10, 17, 26 ...

a. 35

b. 37

c. 38

d. 40

b

Frank weighs more than George, and George weighs less than Henry. Who weighs the most?

a. Frank

b. George

c. Henry

d. Not enough information

d

Three of the following words are similar, which one is different. Select the one that is different.

a. fierce

b. container

c. quiet

d. grainy

b

Identify the next number in the series: 39, 32, 31, 24, 23, 16 ...

a. 9

b. 10

c. 15

d. 16

c

Three of the following words are similar, while one is different. Select the one that is different.

a. milk

b. banana

c. juice

d. soda

b

Identify the next number in the series: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16 ...

a. 20

b. 21

c. 22

d. 24

c

Xavier, Yolanda, and Zeke are in a race. Zeke finishes ahead of Yolanda but behind Xavier. Who finished in last place?

a. Xavier

b. Yolanda

c. Zeke

d. Not enough information

b

Identify the next number in the series: 37, 32, 37, 32 ...

a. 32

b. 35

c. 37

d. Not enough information

c

Three of the following words are similar, while one is different. Select the one that is different.

a. planet

b. remote control

c. coat

d. elevator

a

Identify the next number in the series: 8, 14, 9, 15, 10 ,16 ...

a. 10

b. 11

c. 17

d. 18

b

When 911 or other call takers receive a request for service that they suspect involves a person with a mental illness, they should gather descriptive information on the person's behavior; determine whether the individual appears to pose a danger to himself, herself, or others; ascertain whether the person possesses or has access to weapons; and ask the caller about the person's history of mental health or substance abuse treatment, violence, or victimization. All call takers should receive training on how to collect the most useful information quickly. To supplement this training, members of the coordinating group with mental health backgrounds should develop a concise list of questions for call takers to have on hand when answering service requests that see, to involve someone with a mental illness.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. A 911 dispatcher is not allowed to inquire about a person's history of mental illness

b. The mentally ill should receive the same treatment as everyone else from 911 dispatchers

c. The list of questions for cases involving mental illness should be drafted with input from call takers

d. There are special concerns for a 911 dispatcher hen dealing with the mentally ill

d

When 911 or other call takers receive a request for service that they suspect involves a person with a mental illness, they should gather descriptive information on the person's behavior; determine whether the individual appears to pose a danger to himself, herself, or others; ascertain whether the person possesses or has access to weapons; and ask the caller about the person's history of mental health or substance abuse treatment, violence, or victimization. All call takers should receive training on how to collect the most useful information quickly. To supplement this training, members of the coordinating group with mental health backgrounds should develop a concise list of questions for call takers to have on hand when answering service requests that see, to involve someone with a mental illness.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. A 911 operator gets a second chance to acquire key information

b. It is important for 911 dispatchers to collect information quickly

c. The mentally ill have the same access to weapons as other citizens

d. Not every 911 call taker needs to receive training for dealing with the mentally ill

b

Police officers sometimes need to control violent, combative people. Their actions under such circumstances are governed by use-of-force protocols. Less-lethal technologies give police an alternative to using other physical force options that potentially re more dangerous to officers and suspects. The technologies currently in use include conducted-energy devices (such as tasers). beanbag rounds, pepper spray, and stun grenades. When deciding to use less-lethal equipment, officers consider the circumstances and their agency's policy. Almost all larger law enforcement agencies have written policies about the use of less-lethal force. As part of their policy, agencies often have an approved use-of-force continuum to help officers decide the suitable amount of force for a situation ---- higher levels of force in the most severe circumstances, and less force in other circumstances. Many agencies in which officers use less-lethal technologies have training programs to help evaluate dangerous circumstances.

Based on the preceding passage, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Only a few large law enforcement agencies have written policies about the use of less-lethal force

b. The use of less-lethal technologies reduces the danger for officers

c. Officers are typically required to use the maximum amount of force whenever possible

d. Stun grenades are not considered a less-lethal technology

b