Police Officer Exam: Inductive Reasoning Practice Test 1 — Flashcards

During a simulation exercise, recruits at the Academy learn that as officers, they may have cause to investigate suspected drug laboratories. In this instance, an immediate notification must be made to the desk officer of the precinct of occurrence, so that the Police Laboratory can send a chemist to the scene. Certain substances in a laboratory are highly volatile, therefore, ALL members of the service will follow these safety guidelines:
Ventilate the laboratory by opening doors and windows.
DO NOT turn on lights or use flashlights until the area is well ventilated. If necessary to enter prior to the room being ventilated, a flashlight should be turned on BEFORE entering the area.
DO NOT smoke at the scene.
Use your nose. If vapors are very strong or there is any odor of bitter almonds, remain outside and await arrival of the laboratory chemist.
DO NOT use department radios while inside the laboratory.
DO NOT disturb flasks or containers that are being heated or cooled. Direct the attention of the chemist to such items.
DO NOT allow acid and cyanide to be mixed or come together. The fumes from this mixture can cause death.
Based on this information, it would be most correct for the recruits to conclude that the primary concern behind these guidelines is: