Suffolk County Police Exam: Free Tips & Practice Test [2024]

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A new law ensures that trafficked people are treated as victims of crime, not as illegal immigrants. They must be properly assessed and provided with safe accommodation, benefits, and healthcare. There are also requirements for breathing space for recovery and, if appropriate, witness protection in criminal proceedings. It is better to use public money for investment in victim support than for payment of compensation for official incompetence and mistreatment. This law also strengthens police cooperation to align offences and penalties so as to enhance the prospects of putting behind bars the criminals who run modern-day slave trade.

Question: Which of the following is provided to trafficking victims under the new law?

A. Protection in case of a threat.

B. Money donations.

C. Reduced payments for accommodation costs.

D. Payment of compensations.

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Whether you are experienced campers from childhood or first-time campers looking to save money, it would be wise to be prepared for this important adventure.

You should first make sure you have a place to camp. can find campgrounds just about anywhere, in cities or in national parks. You can also find cabin resorts that have spots set aside for campers; these are ideal for families who want a more socially active environment.

It is also important to bring with you proper supplies. You will need at least a good tent and some sleeping gear. When buying a tent, choose one that is easy to assemble. If the weather's warm, you can manage with standard sleeping bags or air mattresses with sheets and blankets. If you're heading to higher elevations it's worth investing in bags that keep you extra warm and dry out quickly when they get wet.

Safety is very important as well. Most ready-to-go first-aid kits are useful and affordable. In addition, know where the closest clinic or hospital is in case of a more serious injury.

Question: Which one of the following is an assumption made by the author in the third paragraph?

A. The weather is rainy in high altitudes.

B. Tents are typically easy to assemble.

C. Tents cost more than air matresses.

D. Camping is more enjoyable in warm weather.

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1. OFFICER NOTES: Responded to a shooting in the Alley behind Silver Supermarket. Saw one woman lying on the floor, not moving.

Which one of the following choices most clearly and accurately expresses the facts presented in the notes?

A. When I responded to a call from Silver Supermarket, on the floor, I saw, pulling
into the alley a woman on the floor.

B. Responding to a call from Silver Supermarket, and pulling into the alley, I saw
the dead women lying on the floor.

C. I responded to a call from behind Silver Supermarket. When I pulled into the
alley, | saw a woman on floor, not moving.

D. Responding to a call, | saw a woman on the floor of the alley.

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This part consists of several sentences, each followed by four possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each question, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence:

Craig Glenday, the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, spent his student days in Edinburgh.

A. Craig Glenday felt that every editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records should spend time in Edinburgh.

B. Craig Glenday always wished that he had studied editing in Edinburgh.

C. As a student, Craig Glenday often traveled to Edinburgh.

D. Craig Glenday lived in Edinburgh when he was a student.

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3. RULE Raccoons

A person may take raccoons only in accordance with the following regulations:

• Hunters must be on foot.
• Artificial lights may be used to locate, attempt to locate, or shoot a raccoon only if the raccoon has been treed or put at bay by dogs.
• Handguns used must be .17 or .22 caliber rimfire (including .22 magnum).

Note: a person may pursue and tree raccoons with dogs during the closed season and without a license.

Tom and his daughter ran after a raccoon until it climbed up a tree. While shining a flashlight on it, Tom used a .17 caliber centerfire handgun to take it.

How did Tom and his daughter violate the RULE?

A. They should not have shined a flashlight on it.

B. Tom should not have shot the raccoon.

C. Tom shot the raccoon with the wrong type of gun.

D. They should have been on foot.

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4.  Child Abuse – The crime of child abuse is committed when:

Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in the death of, serious physical or emotional harm to, sexual abuse of, or exploitation of their child; or an act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which presents an imminent risk of serious harm to his or her child.

Which of The Following Best Constitutes a Case of Child Abuse?

A. Rachel's babysitter enjoys making Rachel cry by convincing her that her
parents hate her.

B. Melissa spanked Donny, her 8-year-old son, for watching TV after hours.

C. Andrew did not try to forbid his child from trekking through the dangerous
jungles of South America.

D. Sean forces his younger brother to steal candy for him from the store
near their home.

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Officer Rose received a series of reports from witnesses who saw a woman selling drugs on the corner of Main and Crawford. The description of each suspect is as follows:

Report 1: female, White, late thirties, brown hair, 5’5”, 160 pounds, pink sweatpants, red shirt, gold earrings, jean jacket.

Report 2: female, White, 35, black hair, 5’4”, 150 pounds, sweatpants, blue shirt, jean jacket, sandals.

Report 3: female, White, mid-thirties, blonde hair, 5’6”, 155 pounds, blue jeans, red jacket, gold earrings, scarf.

On December 11, a fourth report is received regarding a woman selling drugs on Main Street. The description of the suspect is as follows:

Report 4: female, White, brown hair, 5’5”, 35 years old, 150 pounds, red sweatpants, blue jacket, running shoes.

Based on the description given above of the suspects in the first three reports, the suspect in report 4 should also be considered a suspect in report(s):

A. 1 only.

B. 1 and 3 only.

C. 1 and 2 only.

D. 1,2, and 3.

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Officer Allen was involved in a physical altercation with an elderly citizen this afternoon. Officer Allen’s account of the incident consists of the six statements below, which are out of order:

1. He got up from the sofa and started to throw things at me until I told him I'm from the emergency services and he stopped.
2. After I calmed him down I apologized and promised him he will be compensated for the damage.
3. After he explained why he called, I started to break into the apartment using a crowbar. Inside, the old man was sitting on a sofa.
4. He told me about his 92-years old neighbor who lives alone and has not been responding to calls for a few days.
5. I arrived at a residential building to respond to an emergency call made by one of the residents.
6. I met him in the hallway of the 5th floor.

 What happened immediately BEFORE the officer met the resident who called the emergency service?

A. He arrived at a residential building.

B. He broke into the apartment.

C. He apologized for the incident.

D. He was told about the 92-years old man who lives alone.

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You are at the east entrance of the apartment building on Cole Street. What is the most direct route to the west entrance of the police station on High street - While obeying traffic signs?

A. Go north on Cole Street, turn west on Third Street, and turn south on High
Street.

B. Go north on Cole Street, then turn west on First Street, and then turn north on
High street.

C. Go north on Cole Street, then turn west on Third Street, and then turn north on
High street.

D. Go south on Cole Street, then turn west on Second Street, and then turn north
on High street.

Please examine the following sketches to answer this question. The sketch on the left depicts an individual believed to be the suspect based on eyewitness descriptions at the crime scene.

On the right, you will find four lettered sketches representing the suspect's potentially altered appearance. It is important to note that no surgical procedures have been performed on the suspect. Carefully select the lettered face that is most likely to resemble the suspect after their change in appearance.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

These questions require you to rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 5 on 155 short statements using the following scale:

Here are the types of statements you’ll likely encounter on the exam:

1. I establish objectives and work diligently to attain them.
2. I have a preference for working independently.
3. I dedicate time to contemplate the motivations behind people's actions.
4. I tend to assume a leadership role in group settings.
5. I believe that making decisions can sometimes be done without having all the facts.
6. The JobTestPrep preparation includes a detailed Personality Profiling section with two detailed guides that explain how to answer these types of questions along with 30 practice drills that help you better understand each personality trait you might be tested on.

Here is an example of a question you might encounter on the real exam.

Your last boss would say you're someone who typically does:

A. More than your part of the needed work.
B. More tasks than most of your colleagues.
C. Just as much work as your colleagues.
D. Almost as much work as your colleagues.
E. Less work than your colleagues.