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Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is a critical skill for RCMP officers, and used on a daily basis in their duties. As law enforcement officers, RCMP officers are required to read and understand a wide variety of materials, including legal documents, police reports, witness statements, and other written communications.

For example, they may need to read and analyze complex legal documents to determine the validity of a search or arrest warrant, or to understand the nuances of a specific law or regulation. They may also need to read and interpret witness statements and police reports to gather evidence and build a case.

Types of reading questions that generally appear on the exam.

  • Drawing logical conclusions
  • Make predictions
  • Analyze and evaluate the use of text structure to solve problems or identify sequences
  • Vocabulary – Give the definition of a word from context
  • Summarize

Composition

Writing skills are important for RCMP officers because they write detailed reports, memos, emails, and other forms of written communication on a regular basis. These documents are critical to documenting evidence, communicating with other officers and agencies, and building cases for criminal investigations.

Clear and concise writing is especially important for RCMP officers because their reports and documents may be used in court as evidence. Poorly written reports can lead to confusion and misunderstandings, which can negatively effect the outcome of a case.

This section tests your ability to articulate in writing, complex thoughts in a clear and concise way that is understandable to others.

This includes, vocabulary, spelling and English grammar.

Logic and Problem Solving

Logic and problem solving skills are important skills for RCMP officers because they often encounter complex situations that require quick thinking and decision-making. They may need to gather and analyze information from multiple sources, identify patterns and trends, and make logical deductions in order to solve a problem or make an informed decision.

For example, when responding to a crime scene, RCMP officers must quickly assess the situation and make decisions. They need logical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify potential risks, threats, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and make other decisions quickly and accurately.

Logic and problem-solving skills are important for investigating crimes and gathering evidence. RCMP officers may need to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking to identify suspects, piece together evidence, and build a case.

 

Questions likely to appear on the test:

  • Ordering information in a logical sequence
  • Map reading
  • Solving problems
  • Identifying patterns in data

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Basic Math

RCMP officers use basic math frequently in their everyday duties. For example, they may need to calculate distances, speeds, and times when responding to emergencies or pursuing suspects. They may also need to use math to estimate the value of stolen property, determine the amount of drugs involved in a case.

RCMP officers may need to use basic math to complete paperwork and reports, for example, accurately record the time and date of events, calculate overtime, or record money seized during an investigation.

Basic math skills are also important. RCMP officers may use math to analyzing data and identifying trends, for example, analyzing crime statistics, identifying patterns, and developing strategies to preventing crime in their community.

Questions include: 

  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Percent
  • Order of Operations
  • Word Problems

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Memory and Recall

RCMP officers need to recall important details, procedures, and laws quickly and accurately, for example recalling information from training or previous experiences to effectively respond to a situation.

For example, when responding to an emergency, an RCMP officer must remember the appropriate protocols and procedures to follow to ensure their safety and the safety of others. They need to recall their training and apply it in a high-stress situation.

Memory and recall are important for investigating crimes. RCMP officers must remember details from witness statements, crime scenes, and other sources to build a case against a suspect.

In this section you are given a list of people or cars, which you may review for 5 minutes, then answer comprehension questions.  Another format is a short passage which describes an incident, which again you may study for 5 minutes, then answer comprehension questions.

Situational Judgement

Situational judgement is a critical skill for RCMP officers because they frequently encounter complex situations where they must make quick and informed decisions. These decisions often have significant consequences for public safety, as well as for the officer’s own safety and well-being.

For example, when responding to a domestic violence call, an RCMP officer must quickly assess the situation and make decisions about how to intervene in a way that protects the victim while minimizing the risk of harm to all parties involved. Situational judgement skills are critical for making these decisions quickly and effectively.

Situational judgement is important for identifying potential risks and threats in a variety of situations, such as during traffic stops, when conducting investigations, or when dealing with individuals who may be armed or dangerous.

Situational Judgement questions test your judgement on the following topics :

  • Communication
  • Being a Team Player
  • Organizing and Planning
  • Building Relationships
  • Focusing on the Customer
  • Creative and Analytical Thinking

 

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Date Published: Monday, May 25th, 2015
Date Modified: Friday, April 14th, 2023

    4 Comments

  1. emily levasseur
    July 31, 2019
    Reply

    does this include an answer key?

    • Brian Stocker
      July 31, 2019
      Reply

      Hello – yes a full step-by-step answer key is provided

  2. Anonymous
    July 26, 2022
    Reply

    How hard is the math?

  3. Alex
    August 17, 2022
    Reply

    thanks! Does the test of both situational judgement and police situational judgement?

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