POBC Practice Quiz (2)

Ong, a secret society member, went to a hawker stall and demanded $20/- as protection money from a hawker. The money is to be paid monthly, failing which the hawker would be assaulted. Frightened by the threat, the hawker submitted to the demand. Ong has committed an offence of :

Ah Beng approaches a hawker manning his cooked food stall and demands for 'protection money'. Ah Beng threatens to smash up the stall if the hawker refuses to pay and gives him 3 days to pay up. Fearing for his safety, the hawker paid Ah Beng a sum of money when he visits the stall again on the 3rd day. What offence has Ah Beng committed?

Three men, carrying knives, entered a shop and threatened to kill the shopkeeper if he refused to hand over $10,000.00. Out of fear, the shopkeeper immediately handed over the money to them. The three men have committed an offence of:

Cpl Ng conducted a check on Christopher in a public park. Cpl Ng found that Christopher was carrying a knife with a 15 cm blade. Christopher explained that the knife was for his self protection as he had earlier been threatened by some 'Ang Soon Tong' members with physical assault. What action should Cpl Ng take?

Cpl Ong observes Ah Keong behaving suspiciously in a public place. Ah Keong is carrying a bag. Cpl Ong has reasonable grounds to believe that Ah Keong may be hiding an offensive weapon in his bag. Which one of the following statements is correct?

If there are reasonable grounds for believing that scheduled weapons are being conveyed for unlawful purpose in a car along a road, who may stop and search the vehicle?

Tom, Dick and Harry were seen loitering suspiciously at Ang Mo Kio Garden. A police corporal checking them discovered that Tom had a kitchen knife tucked in the waistband of his trouser. Upon interviewing, both Dick and Harry admitted that they were aware that Tom was carrying a knife. The police corporal should :

In the course of searching John for offensive weapon, Cpl Heng found a controlled drug hidden on his body. What action should Cpl Heng take?

Ah Seng is the leader of a gang. He and his gang members (Ah Tan, Kok Leong and David) gathered at a place for the purpose of 'taking drug'. Before they can do so, they were checked by ASP Ong and his officers. The officers searched all 4 subjects and controlled drugs were found on Ah Seng and Ah Tan. Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?

A urine test on Johnny's urine show 'positive' for controlled drug. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, Johnny is presumed to have:

Cpl Ong conducts a check on John. Cpl Ong suspects that John has consumed a controlled drug as he shows the characteristics such as having 'watery eyes and slurred speech'. Which one of the following statements is correct?

You respond to a dispute case. You learnt that Roger had punched John during the dispute. John suffered bruises on his face. John wants you to take action against Roger. Which of the following actions will you take?

W/Sgt Jocelyn is passing by a coffee-house when she comes across a lady who is drunk and incapable of taking care of herself. However, her sister is also present to look after her. W/Sgt Jocelyn should :

Which one of the following mental models should a police officer attending to a case of 'drunk and incapable person' adopt?

Cpl Ong comes across a male person sleeping on the pavement, causing inconvenience to passer-by. Cpl Ong tries to wake him up but is unsuccessful. The male subject smells strongly of alcohol and no documents suggesting that he is diabetic could be found on him. He has no visible injuries. Cpl Ong assesses that the male subject is drunk. No next-of-kin is around and his identity card shows he stay far away. What action should Cpl Ong take?

A victim of diabetic coma may show symptoms similar to a person suspected to be drunk and incapable. If an officer is unsure whether a person is drunk or suffering from diabetic coma, he should:

You attended to a case of insane person causing nuisance at the market. On arrival, you found the insane person shouting at passer-by to get away. He was not armed and was not trying to hurt anyone. His brother was trying to calm him down. Your FIRST action would be to:

Sgt Beng and Cpl Seng are escorting a PIC to the hospital for medical examination. Before starting their escort, Sgt Beng should report to DOR the details of the escort. During the escort, Sgt Beng should report sit-reps to DOR every:

When performing ward duties at the hospital, ward duty officers must report sit-reps to DOR

When a PIC is hospitalised in an open ward in a hospital, how should the ward duty officers secure the PIC to prevent him from trying to escape?

There are three levels of physical person search that may be conducted at the Person Access Control point set-up during a major event. The three levels are:

There are 4 types of crowd. A group of people who assemble to watch a soccer game at the stadium will be is known as a

According to the Public Order Act 2009, what is the minimum number of person required in order for a public procession to take place?

SC Cpl Marcus is on sentry duty at the main gate of a Police Division HQ when Mr Tan approaches him and requests to see Sgt Raja, the Investigation Officer in-charge of the police case he reported a few days ago. Mr Tan is carrying a bag. When SC Cpl Marcus requests Mr Tan to open his bag for checking, Mr Tan refuses to comply. SC Cpl Marcus shall:

Sunny enters the compound of a school through an existing hole in the perimeter fencing. His intention is to take a stroll in the eco-garden inside the school compound. What offence, if any, has Sunny committed?

Robin visited Sally at her house. He asked her to go out with him but she refused. Robin gets angry and started to scold her. Sally told Robin to leave her house but he refused. He said that he will not leave her house unless she agrees to go out with him. What offence, if any, has Robin committed?

While walking past a house, Jack spots some gold fishes in a pond in its garden. Intending to steal the gold fishes, he climbs into the garden but is immediately caught by the owner. Jack has committed an offence of :-

Sgt Choon Seng and his partner stopped a car at a road block. The officers request the driver and 2 passengers inside the car to step out of the car. Upon screening, the said car is 'reported stolen'. Sgt Choon Seng should

Sgt Steven was on foot patrol when he checked a main at about 2.00am. The main claimed that he was on his way home after watching a midnight show and produced a cinema ticket as proof. The only document which he could produce for Sgt Steven's inspection was his special pink identity card which identifies him as a Criminal Laws Police Supervisee (CLPS). Sgt Steven should:

It is 0200hrs when Sgt Melvin and Sgt Shawn spot a vehicle being handled by a towing crew. Should the officers conduct a check on the vehicle if they feel suspicious about it

If a police officer has a general suspicion that a person may try to commit a non-specific offence, the officer shall

Move-on direction is the power to direct a person in writing to move out of a designated are for up to 24 hours. To exercise the move-on power under the Public Order Act, the police officer must be of the rank of or above.

Sgt Tay and Sgt Ang are on patrol and come across a subject drinking a can of alcoholic liquor at a public place at 11.00pm in the evening. Subject is by himself and is not causing any nuisance. Sgt Tay advises the subject that no drinking of liquor is allowed at a public place during that hour. However the subject questions Sgt Tay why he cannot drink and retorts (synonym of retort is reply) that he is not causing any nuisance at the place, and refuses to dispose the liquor. Sgt Tay and Sgt Ang