When would Norfolk PD respond to a call on base?

• A. Active shooter / True Emergency
• B. Noise complaint
• C. Non-emergency welfare check
• D. Routine traffic stop

Answer: (A)

The situation tested is about when city police would assist on a military installation. On base, law enforcement is primarily handled by base security or the installation’s own police. Norfolk PD would step in only for a true emergency that requires immediate action and where the base requests or activates mutual aid. An active shooter is exactly that kind of urgent, life-threatening scenario where rapid, coordinated response from multiple agencies is essential to stop the threat and protect people. In contrast, routine or non-urgent matters like a noise complaint, a welfare check that isn’t immediately dangerous, or a routine traffic stop are handled by base security or base police and don’t typically require city police involvement.