1. Convert time to hours:

* There are 60 minutes in an hour, so 5.0 minutes is equal to 5.0/60 = 0.0833 hours.

2. Use the formula: distance = speed x time

* Distance = 1.5 km/hour * 0.0833 hours

* Distance = 0.125 km

Therefore, the police car travels a distance of 0.125 kilometers.