NJ Police Sergeant Practice Questions - New Jersey Police Sergeant Promotional Examination (NJ CSC) Exam - NJ Police Sergeant Practice Questions - New Jersey Police Sergeant Promotional Examination (NJ CSC) Exam

Question 1

Mrs. Harrison was served with an eviction notice for unpaid rent and, in a fit of anger, recklessly kicked and damaged the bedroom and bathroom doors of her rental unit. The property owner comes to the station to sign complaints. Under the N.J. Code of Criminal Justice, what is the MOST APPROPRIATE advice?

The matter is landlord-tenant and civil in nature and outside the power of police He should sign a criminal complaint for criminal mischief against Mrs. Harrison No criminal charge can be signed because no fire, explosives, or dangerous means were used He should sign a criminal complaint for theft

Correct Answer:

He should sign a criminal complaint for criminal mischief against Mrs. Harrison

Question 2

A State Police trooper conducting a lawful North American Standard commercial truck safety inspection notices new panels, fresh rivets, and a four-foot length discrepancy suggesting a hidden compartment with contraband. Under New Jersey case law (State v. Hewitt), may the trooper search the suspected compartment WITHOUT a warrant?

Yes No — once probable cause of a hidden compartment exists, officers must get a search warrant No — the search is invalid if the officer hoped the inspection would reveal contraband Yes — but only under the automobile exception because commercial trucks are mobile

Correct Answer:

Yes

Question 3

An officer under your supervision is composing a photo array to show a robbery victim. Under the N.J. Attorney General Guidelines for Preparing and Conducting Out-of-Court Eyewitness Identifications, which statement is TRUE?

Fillers should have distinctive traits setting them apart from the suspect A minimum of four fillers is required per identification procedure Avoid reusing fillers when showing a new suspect to the same witness Place the suspect in the same lineup position for every witness

Correct Answer:

Avoid reusing fillers when showing a new suspect to the same witness

Question 4

Two officers with equal seniority submit conflicting vacation requests for the same week, which could leave the shift understaffed. As the supervising sergeant, what is the BEST first action?

Deny both vacation requests and discipline both officers formally Grant both requests and pull a replacement without checking policy Consult department leave and staffing policies before deciding Defer entirely to your supervisor without reviewing policy first

Correct Answer:

Consult department leave and staffing policies before deciding

Question 5

The 2026 Police Sergeant promotional examination administered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is divided into which two sections?

An oral board interview followed by a scored written essay A written multiple-choice portion and a video-based portion A physical fitness test combined with a written knowledge exam A take-home assessment and a panel interview at headquarters

Correct Answer:

A written multiple-choice portion and a video-based portion

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