NYPD Sergeant Practice Questions - Promotion to Sergeant (Police) Examination (NYPD DCAS) Exam - NYPD Sergeant Practice Questions - Promotion to Sergeant (Police) Examination (NYPD DCAS) Exam

Question 1

Under New York Penal Law, a person commits robbery rather than larceny when the property is taken in what manner?

By forcibly stealing, using or threatening the immediate use of physical force By taking property worth more than $1,000 by stealth By entering a dwelling unlawfully with intent to commit a crime By withholding property obtained through a false promise

Correct Answer:

By forcibly stealing, using or threatening the immediate use of physical force

Question 2

A sergeant reviews an arrest where property valued at $4,500 was stolen by stealth with no force used. Under New York Penal Law, what is the most appropriate larceny charge?

Grand larceny in the third degree Petit larceny Grand larceny in the fourth degree Grand larceny in the second degree

Correct Answer:

Grand larceny in the third degree

Question 3

Under New York Penal Law, what is the value threshold above which a theft becomes petit larceny rather than no larceny offense, and at what value does grand larceny in the fourth degree begin?

Petit larceny covers value up to $1,000; grand larceny fourth degree begins above $1,000 Petit larceny covers value up to $250; grand larceny fourth degree begins above $250 Petit larceny covers value up to $3,000; grand larceny fourth degree begins above $3,000 Petit larceny covers value up to $500; grand larceny fourth degree begins above $500

Correct Answer:

Petit larceny covers value up to $1,000; grand larceny fourth degree begins above $1,000

Question 4

Under New York Penal Law Article 140, what element distinguishes burglary from criminal trespass?

Burglary requires unlawful entry or remaining in a building with intent to commit a crime inside Burglary requires that the property be a dwelling rather than a commercial building Burglary requires that force be used against a person during the entry Burglary requires that property valued over $1,000 actually be stolen

Correct Answer:

Burglary requires unlawful entry or remaining in a building with intent to commit a crime inside

Question 5

A police officer makes a warrantless arrest of a person the officer reasonably believes just committed a felony, even though the officer did not personally witness it. Under New York Criminal Procedure Law 140.10, is this arrest authorized?

Yes, an officer may arrest for any offense believed committed on reasonable cause, and need not have witnessed a crime or felony No, an officer may only arrest for crimes committed in the officer's actual presence No, a felony arrest always requires a warrant signed by a judge Yes, but only if the suspect confesses to the felony first

Correct Answer:

Yes, an officer may arrest for any offense believed committed on reasonable cause, and need not have witnessed a crime or felony

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