Police Dispatcher Practice Test

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What is a Slim Jim used for in police work?

To restrain suspects
To open locked vehicles
To signal for backup
To measure evidence

The correct answer is: To open locked vehicles

A Slim Jim is a tool specifically designed to unlock car doors without a key. In law enforcement, it provides a practical solution when officers encounter locked vehicles during emergencies, such as when a suspect needs to be apprehended or when someone requires assistance inside a locked car. The proper use of a Slim Jim allows officers to gain access quickly while minimizing damage to the vehicle. The other options do not accurately reflect the primary function of a Slim Jim in police work. While restraining suspects is typically done using handcuffs or other restraining devices, signaling for backup utilizes radios or visual signals, and measuring evidence is performed using measurement tools like rulers or scales, none of which relate to the unlocking capability of a Slim Jim.