Which of the following is a correct statement about the average robbery response time?

• A. Approximately three minutes
• B. Approximately six minutes
• C. Approximately two minutes
• D. Approximately four minutes

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is how long it typically takes officers to reach a robbery scene after a call is received. Response time includes receiving the report, prioritizing it, dispatching the nearest units, and traveling to the location, all while dealing with factors like distance and traffic.

Approximately four minutes is the best-fit answer because it represents a realistic average that accounts for the time needed to process the call and get responders en route, plus travel time to the scene. Times around three minutes can occur in favorable conditions with very close units, but they aren’t consistently achievable. Six minutes would indicate a slower response than expected for a standard priority call, and two minutes would require almost instantaneous processing and travel, which isn’t typical in most departments.