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Scenario 58: Off-duty, you witness a serious assault. You should:
Officer safety + public safety: call 911, gather suspect/victim/witness info, intervene only when safe and in line with policy. The correct answer is "Call 911,
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Question: Scenario 58: Off-duty, you witness a serious assault. You should:
Answer options:
- Avoid involvement ✅ Call 911, observe and remember details, intervene only if safe and trained
- Engage the suspect aggressively
- Post on social media first
Correct answer: Call 911, observe and remember details, intervene only if safe and trained
Explanation: Officer safety + public safety: call 911, gather suspect/victim/witness info, intervene only when safe and in line with policy. The correct answer is "Call 911, observe and remember details, intervene only if safe and trained". This capacity-fill scenario 58 reinforces the same competency for the police-entrance bank and follows the certified explanation standard.
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