POLICE OPERATIONS PLANNING

Instructions: Select only the correct answers. Letters only.

1. This is usually being done by detectives who work in plain clothes which are organized into specialized units, such as
homicide, robbery, and narcotics.
a. Criminal Investigation c. Traffic Control
b. Prevention of Crime d. Non-Criminal Services
2. These are police activities which are not crime related and purely Police Community Relations.
a. Criminal Investigation c. Traffic Control
b. Special Police Unit d. Non-Criminal Services
3. This composed of highly trained and well equipped personnel used by a police unit in handling special problems
needing special tactical maneuvering and armaments.
a. Criminal Investigation c. Traffic Control
b. Special Police Unit d. Non-Criminal Services
4. It is the largest segment of the police station.
a. Intelligence Section c. Patrol Section
b. Traffic Section d. Crowd Control Teams
5. It should compose of areas according to proximity, not too large or too small that a policeman could effectively
patrolled by foot.
a. area of operations c. patrol beat
b. cluster d. patrol area
6. Deployment of patrol personnel should be prioritized to
a. crime prone areas c. areas of entertainment
b. central business district d. university belt
7. It is any person, place, thing, situation or condition which if allowed to exist, may induce an accident of cause the
commission of a crime.
a. chance c. opportunity
b. hazard d. desire
8. Two factors involved in crime:
a. Situation and necessity c. Person and thing
b. Whether and temperature d. desire and opportunity
9. It is the skillful questioning of hostile witnesses and suspects.
a) Interview c) Information
b) Instrumentation d) Interrogation
10. A person who collects facts to identify the guilty party; to locate the guilty party and to provide evidence of the
suspect’s guilt.
a) Investigator c) Detective
b) Agent d) Officer-on-Case
11. Scientific examination of real evidence, application of instrument and methods of the physical sciences in detecting
crimes.
a) Laboratory Examination c) Evidence Analysis
b) Instrumentation d) Evidence Identification
12. The collection of facts to identify the guilty party, to locate the guilty party and provide evidence of suspect’s guilt.
a) Interview c) Interrogation
b) Information d) Investigation
13. The application of diligent and careful methods by an investigator/policeman to recognize, identify, preserve and
collect facts and items of evidentiary value that may assist in reconstructing the crime that which actually occurred.
a) Process of investigation c) Search of Crime Scene
b) Crime Scene Processing d) Search of evidence

14. The area surrounding the place where the crime occurred and all other areas with direct traces of the crime.
a) Place of incident c) Place of the crime

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 b) Place of occurrence d) Crime Scene
15. In order to protect piece of evidence at the crime scene, what would you do as an investigator before it would be
collected?
a) it should be collected at once c) it should be properly photographed first
b) take picture first and measure d) it should be labeled first
to indicate its location
16. The initial step in protecting the crime scene and evidence is to
a) protect all footprints c) protect all fingerprints
b) protect all possible evidence d) limit the people present
17. The final phase of investigation is to
a) trace and locate the perpetrator c) identify the criminal
b) prove his guilt in court d) prove by evidence the guilt of the
suspect(s) in court
18. If you are an investigator, upon arrival at the crime scene, what is the primary thing you should do?
a) apprehend the suspect c) bring the victim if still alive in hospital
b) identify the victim d) identify the suspect
19. What are the three essential marks that should be placed in an evidence for proper identification?
a) type, name of victim and suspect c) investigator’s initial, time & date of discovery
b) rank, name and position of collector d) investigator’s initial
20. What will you do as an investigator with the evidence which could not be marked to be identifiable?
a) place in a container and tag c) have the investigator keep it
b) photograph d) none of the above
21. When will be the crime scene should be released?
a) after it has been processed c) at the discretion of the investigator
b) upon request of the owner of the place d) as ordered by the COP
22. Prime and foremost, what is the responsibility of officers processing the crime scene?
a) make report c) protect the evidentiary value of evidence
b) take photographs d) conduct scientific examination
23. Sketch drawn in the crime scene.
a) crime scene sketch c) final sketch
b) finished sketch d) rough sketch
24. Is it true that all police officers present in the crime scene can assist and collect pieces of evidence in order to
facilitate the early processing of the crime scene?
a) yes c) no
b) yes, upon approval d) no, only limited number who are authorized
25. In the following pieces of evidence, what should be collected first?
a) gun c) knife
b) blood d) fiber and hair
26. If the case being investigated is homicide, which of the following listed items present in the crime scene are you
going to collect as evidence?
a) gun, knife, blunt instrument c) hair, fiber, blood, fluids
b) wallet and personal belongings d) all items
27. We can locate exactly the position of certain evidence in crime scene sketch by
a) measurement c) markings in the sketch
b) placing an arrow d) none of the above
28. A method of search composed of three searchers who proceed slowly at the same pace along paths parallel to one
side of the rectangle and at the end, the searchers turn and proceed back along the new lanes.
a) double strip c) zoning
b) strip d) wheel
29. The act of determining policies and guidelines for police activities and operations and providing controls and
safeguards for such activities and operation.

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 a) planning c) directing
b) policy making d) managing
30. This plan involves the policy and procedures set forth by the organization which aims to guide members in routine
and field operations and in some special cases. In other words, this plan is known to be the Standard Operating
Procedure and it shall be divided into three types:
a) Tactical Plan c) Operational Plan
b) Policy or Procedural Plan d) Management Plan
31. These are plans of units such as Patrol and Traffic and other specialized units to accomplish each of the primary
police task.
a) Extra Judicial Plans c) Operational Plans
b) Policy or Procedural Plan d) Management Plan
32. This pertains to community organization purposely to assist the police in the prevention of crime within their AOR.
a) Extra Judicial Plans c) Operational Plans
b) Policy or Procedural Plan d) Management Plan
33. This plan shall map out in advance all operations involved in the organization management of personnel and
material and in the procurement and disbursement of money.
a) Extra Judicial Plans c) Operational Plans
b) Policy or Procedural Plan d) Management Plan
34. Step in planning which calls the identification and understanding of the prevailing problems and its root cause.
a) Frame of Reference c) Collecting all Pertinent Facts
b) Clarifying the Problems d) Developing Alternative Plans
35. Step in planning which shall be based on a careful view of the matters relating to the situation for which plans are
being developed.
a) Frame of Reference c) Collecting all Pertinent Facts
b) Clarifying the Problems d) Developing Alternative Plans
36. This is a step in planning wherein other alternate solution seems to be more logical than the others is evaluated.
a) Analyzing the facts c) Collecting all Pertinent Facts
b) Clarifying the Problems d) Developing Alternative Plans
37. Step in planning wherein after all details and facts have been gathered, a careful analysis and evaluation shall be
made.
a) Analyzing the facts c) Collecting all Pertinent Facts
b) Clarifying the Problems d) Developing Alternative Plans
38. This is a step in planning wherein all details and facts relating to the present problems should be determined and
gathered for the drafting of possible solution.
a) Analyzing the facts c) Collecting all Pertinent Facts
b) Clarifying the Problems d) Developing Alternative Plans
39 It is a logbook that contains the daily registry of all crime incident reports, official summaries of arrest and other
significant events reported in the police station.
a. Crime Registry c. Incident Report
b. Police Blotter d. Daily Incident Report
40. It should be maintained to record crime incident reports involving violence against women and children and those
cases involving child in conflict with the law to protect their privacy pursuant to RA No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against
Women and Children Act of 2004) and RA 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006), respectively.
a. Crime Registry c. Incident Report
b. Police Blotter d. Separate Blotter
41. Aside from the completeness in uniform, a patrol officer, whetehen on board a mobile or on foot patrol should carry
with him the following:
a. Police Blotter c. Pocket size Notebook, pen and Miranda Doctrine Card
b. a notebook d. Pad of paper
42. If possible, as a sign of courtesy and to avoid mis encounter, before the conduct of any operation outside respective
jurisdcition, the Team Leader of a team shoud do
a. Inter-Unit Coordination c. Write formal letter

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 b. After Operation Report d. Send Radio Mesasage
43. The basic requirements in all police intervention operations (arrest, raid, search and seizure, checkpoint, demolition,
civil disturbance management), it shall be conducted:
a. with a marked police vehicle; preferably led by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO); and with personnel in
prescribed police uniform.
b. with ample personnel, equipped with high powered firearms and team leader
c. with briefing, sketch and and photograph
d. with camera, media men and senior police officer
44. In a circumstance wherein the police officer has no available option to give warning to the offender and the threat to
his life is eminent, the police officer should:
a. immediately shot the suspect c. run away
b. ask for help d. use force to subdue the offender
45. During an armed confrontation, this force should be applied as would be sufficient to overcome resistance put up by
the offender, subdue the clear and imminent danger posed by him; or to justify the force/act under the principles of self
defense, defense of relative, or defense of stranger.
a. Slight Force c. Reasonable Force
b. Average Force d. Excessive Force
46. The use of weapon is justified if
a. if the suspect is armed c. if the suspect is insane
b. if the suspect poses imminent danger d. If the suspect is male
of causing death or injury to the
police office or other persons
47. The police officer may stop an individual for reasonable suspicions and that include:
a. The appearance or demeanor of the individual suggests that he is part of a criminal enterprise or is engaged
in a criminal act; c. That you dont like his face
b. that he is your former foe d. That you dont know him
48. Police Officers are required to give the suspect Miranda Warning when:
a. the person is placed under arrest c. When questioning his presence
b. when checking his identity d. When making an inquiry
49. Immediately aftert an armed confrontation, the Officer-In-Charge shall prioritize to:
a. render report to higher office c. clear the area
b. evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital d. submit after operation report
50. Among the things to be done by patrol officer as the first responder to the crime scene is
a. clear the area c. Get witnesses
b. get barangay officials d. Establish the police lines and exclude unauthorized persons
from the scene
51. As a general rule, all arrest should be made on the basis of what?
a. mere suspicion c. Order of the prosecutor
b. commitment order d. Order of the court
52. If the suspect is already under detention, this order had been issued in liue of Warrant of Arrest for his confinement
to penal institution.
a. commitment order c.order of the Prosecutor
b. order of the COP d. Order of the clerk of court
53. What would come first?
a. Search c. valid arrest
b. taking of affidavit d. detention
54. The head of office to whom the warrant of arrest had been addressed for implementation should implement it
within this period before it would be returned to the court of origin.
a. one month c. One week
b. ten days d. Five days
55. After introducing as policer officer and the purpose of serving warrant of arrest to person who is inside the house
and refuse entry, the police officer may:
a. leave and return the other day c. may make a warning shot to threaten the occupants

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 b. leave a message that the suspect d. break into the house
has a warrant of arrest
56. As a general rule, arrest should be made
a. any day of the week and anytime of the day or night c. from Monday to Friday only
b. during vacant day only d. only on Saturday & Sunday only
57. During the arrest, aside from searching weapons and other illegal materials in possession of the person arrested,
the arrested person should
a. be put under excessively retraint c. be denied of visitors for security reasons
b. be informed of his rights under the Miranda Doctrine d. be put in separate cell
58. It shall be the duty of the police officer implementing the Warrant of Arrest
a. to deliver the arrested person without delay to the nearest Police Station or jail to record the fact of the
arrest.
b. to escort him in going to his immediate relatives
c. to escort him to anywhere he requested
d. to confine him in a secret detention cell
59. If the person arrested without a warrant waives his rights under the provision of Art 125 of the Revised Penal Code,
the arresting officer shall ensure that
a. the persons arrested is sure of taking a waiver
b. the the relatives of person arrested are present
c. the arrested person signs a waiver of detention in the presence of his counsel of choice;
d. the person arrested would not file counter charge
60. A police officer has entered the building or enclosure to make an arrest,
a. may call the owner to liberate himself c. he may help from bystanders
b. call his fellow officer to liberate himself d. he may break out there from, when necessary, to
liberate himself
61. A peace officer or a private person may, without a warrant, arrest a person:
a. When the victim is his relative
b. When in his presence, the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to
commit an offense
c. When he is also a victim
d. When somebody asks his help
62. Included also to the several rights of arrested person under the constitution, before interrogation, the person
arrested shall have the right
a. to demand physical examination by an independent and competent doctor of his own choice.
b. to undergo neuropsychological test
c. to have meal first
d. to choose place of interrogation
63. If the arrested person is female, physical examination should be undertaken preferably by
a. doctor given by the government c. doctor chosen by the police
b. female doctor d. any doctor
64. The arresting officer, or the investigator, as the case maybe shall ensure that a person arrested, detained or under
custodial investigation shall,
a. in good physical condition
b. in good mental condition
c. ber asisted by immedate relatives
d. at all times, be assisted by counsel, preferably of his own choice;
65. In informing the arrested person of his rights under the Miranda Doctrine, it must be stated and explained by the
arresting officer in
a. English Dialect c. In Bicol Dialect
b. In Tagalog Dialect d. in a language or dialect known to and understood by him

66. The arresting officer must ensure that, before the sworn statement is signed, or thumb marked, if there is inability
to read and to write, the document shall be read and adequately explained to the person arrested, detained or under
custodial investigation by his counsel of choice, or by the assisting counsel provided to him, in

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 a. English Dialect c. In Bicol Dialect
b. In Tagalog Dialect d. in a language or dialect known to and understood by him
67. The extra judicial confession to be valid in court, the arresting officer or the investigator, as the case maybe, must
ensure that any extrajudicial confession made by a person arrested, detained or under custodial investigation shall be:
a. Be taped and recorded b. Be written by him c. Be through his lawyer
d. In writing; signed by such person in the presence of his counsel; in the latter’s absence, upon valid waiver,
and in the presence of any of the parents, elder brothers and sisters, his spouse, the municipal mayor, the municipal
judge, district school supervisor, priest, imam or religious minister chosen by him.
68. The following can be detained/admitted in the PNP Detention/Custodial Center:
a. Insane person c. Any person arrested due to the commission of crimes/s
b. Children d. Strangers
69. It is mandatory that prior to the transfer of custody, the arrested person shall be subjected to
a. Interview c. Photograph
b. medical examination by a PNP d. Nuro psychiatric test
medico-legal officer or any government physician
70. Detainees must be segregated according to
a. to status in society c. influence
b. gender and to the classification of crimes committed d. level of education
71. Arrested person from other unit requesting custody should present
a. Affidavit of arrest
b. Warrant of Arrest
c. Proof of medical examination or medical certificate of the detainee to be provided by the arresting unit
requesting for custody
d. Blotter Excerpt
72. Any person arrested and detained at the PNP Detention/Custodial Center shall be allowed visits by or conferences
with
a. with his co criminals c. medical doctor
b. with his enemy d. with stranger
73. Detention prisoners shall as much as possible be transported with this apparel to identify them as detention
prisoners.
a. civilian clothes c. in white t-shirts only
b. detention prisoner uniform d.what ever apparel
74. When approaching the individual, the police officer shall
a. clearly identify himself as a police officer c. Point a gun to the person to be arrested
b. Shout the person to be arrested d. Order the arrested person to lay down
75. One of the important documents necessary during inquest proceedings is the
a. blotter excerpt c. picture of the suspect
b. affidavit of arrest d. criminal profile
76. A Search Warrant shall be issued only upon probable cause in connection with
a. several offenses c. one specific offense
b. two offenses of the same bracket d. different offenses
77. A search warrant shall be issued by the
a. Prosecutor c. Clerk of Court
b. Judge d. Lawyer
78. A search warrant should particularly described the
a. place to searched and the things to be seized c. time of search
b. house to be search d. date of search

79. A search warrant issued in Naga City is applicable in

a. Naga City only c, In bicol Region
b. In Camarines Sur d. In entire Philippines

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80. Which of the properties below warrants to be the object of a search warrant:
a. any property c. Personal property
b. Conjugal property d. Properties which are the subject of the offense
81. Even if not particularly described in the search warrant, this object may be seized under the plain view doctrine.
a. any property c. not owned proerty
b. illegal in per se d. conjugal property
82. As a general rule, a search warrant should be served
a. anytime c. during night time
b. during daytime d. weekdays
83. Unless there is a provision in the search warrant, the service of search warrabnt is allowed
a. anytime of the day and night c. during holidays
b. during Saturdays and Sundays d. during weekdays
84. The warrant shall be valid for ____________ from the date of issuance and maybe served at any day within the said
period. Thereafter, it shall be void.
a. Seven days c. Ten days
b. One month d. Fifteen days
85. It is discreet observation of places, persons and vehicles for the purpose of obtaining information concerning the
identity or activities of the subjects.
a. Surveillance c. Undercover
b. Investigation d. Verification
86. Its purposes are to detect criminal activities and to discover the identity of persons who frequent the establishment
and determine their relationship.
a. Surveillance c. Undercover
b. Investigation d. Verification
87. In this kind of assignment, the agent is supported by a careful-planned cover story and identity, frequently based
information obtained by a previous surveillance.
a. Surveillance c. Undercover
b. Investigation d. Verification
88. In this type surveillance, the subject is unaware that he is under surveillance.
a. Discreet Surveillance c. Loose Surveillance
b. Close Surveillance d. Shadowing
89. Also known as restraint or control surveillance and considered not a true surveillance according to definition. In this
type of surveillance the subject is aware that he is under surveillance.
a. Discreet Surveillance c. Rough Shadowing
b. Close Surveillance d. Close Tail
90. A type of shadowing which extreme precautions are taken against losing the subject.
a. Discreet Surveillance c. Rough Shadowing
b. Close Surveillance d. Close Tail
91. This type of shadowing is being used without special precautions when the criminal must be shadowed and he is
aware of this fact, or when the subject is a material witness and must be protected from harm or other undesirable
influences.
a. Discreet Surveillance c. Rough Shadowing
b. Close Surveillance d. Close Tail
92. It may be considered merely a picturesque synonym for surveillance, rather than a different type of investigative
techniques.
a. Discreet Surveillance c. Loose Surveillance
b. Close Surveillance d. Shadowing

93. It is also known as undercover work.

a. Discreet Surveillance c. Rough Shadowing
b. Close Surveillance d. Roping

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94. The most effective method of foot surveillance.
a. Using three surveillants c. Using two surveillants
b. Using one surveillant d. Close Surveillance
95. This type of surveillant is being used only during emergency situation.
a. Using three surveillants c. Using two surveillants
b. Using one surveillant d. Close Surveillance
96. This is the first thing to be done during the conduct of surveillance.
a. Avoid slinking, sleuthing manner c. Obtaining subject’s detailed description
b. Do not greet fellow colleagues d. Never stare at the subject
97. This is a procedure that the surveillant should never meet the subject’s gaze or permit eye contact no matter what
the provocation is.
a. Avoid slinking, sleuthing manner c. Obtaining subject’s detailed description
b. Do not greet fellow colleagues d. Never stare at the subject
98. This procedure in surveillance operations should be avoided since it will just attract the attention of everyone in the
vicinity, including the subject.
a. Slinking, sleuthing manner c. Obtaining subject’s detailed description
b. Do not greet fellow colleagues d. Never stare at the subject
99. This procedure in surveillance operations should be avoided since it will reveal or recognize the surveillant.
a. Slinking, sleuthing manner c. Obtaining subject’s detailed description
b. Hailing or greeting fellow colleagues d. Never stare at the subject
100. This is a circumstance in a surveillance operation that the surveillant should disengage or immediately be replaced.
a. Slinking, sleuthing manner c. Obtaining subject’s detailed description
b. Detection of surveillant by the subject d. Losing the subject

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