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PIT Manuever |
-Must be trained in procedure -Not faster than 35 MPH -Must coordinate with Aero before conducting maneuver. -Effective May 3rd 2020 |
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Open carry unloaded HANDGUN in public |
26350(a)(1) PC |
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8100(b) WIC |
Tarasoff notification to DOJ. ***8100 (b) states: any person who communicates to a licensed psychotherapist a serious threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim is prohibited from possessing or purchasing any firearm or other deadly weapon for a period of five years. |
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While a deputy is on containment at a murder scene, near the dead body, an angry mob begins threatening him and throw things at him. Can he move the body in this situation? |
With watch commander approval, the deputy may make a decision to move the body as a last resort under these emergent circumstances. |
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A member of a foreign consulate gets stopped for speeding. He is issued a ticket. The consular official refuses to sign the ticket. The field sergeant responds to the scene. What does the field sergeant do? |
Accept the unsigned ticket then let the consular official go. Note, forward a copy of the ticket to SHB, International liaison unit. Handle the original unsigned ticket as per normal station procedure. |
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Who is in charge of a critical missing phase 2 situation? |
Station detective bureau lieutenant. |
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An inmate at MCJ is being used for a jail line-up showing. His attorney asked to be present. Do we have to allow him access? |
Yes, the inmate's attorney MUST be allowed to be present as an observer only. He does not participate or control the lineup. |
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When can a juvenile in custody talk to an adult inmate in custody? |
A juvenile may never have contact with and adult inmate. |
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A suspect is in custody at TTCF. Station detectives have a deputy dress in inmate clothing and enter the cell with the other inmate in order to obtain statements from the other inmate which would help their case. Is this a violation of Miranda? |
No, there is never a Miranda violation where the inmate/suspect does not know they are talking to law enforcement. |
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A 459 suspect at WHD station invokes his Miranda rights and refuses to talk. He is released 849(b)(1)PC by station DB. A few days later, detectives go to the suspects house and asked to talk about the case. The suspect invites them in and talks to them. Is this a Miranda violation? |
No, because there is a break in custody. |
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When you require a deputy to return to work, what are the minimum amount of hours of OT pay that he will receive? |
4 hrs |
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You are the watch commander at Carson sheriffs station. The greater Los Angeles area has just been struck with an earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale (level 2). You have ordered the activation of the station EOC. Within how many minutes must you assess your STATION STATUS and be ready to report to EMIS? |
45 minutes |
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What is the appropriate PENAL code section used for a man arrested for nude sunbathing on an isolated public beach? |
State Supreme Court distinguished "nude" from "lewd," so there is NO evidence that the subject committed a lewd act, so NO arrrest. **2020 Case Law Additionally, the offense requires "willfulness" and "lewdness." For an exposure to be "lewd," it requires something more than simple nudity, namely, some act, behavior or condition that intentionally draws attention to the exposed private part for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or affront. (Smith (1972) 7 Cal.3d 362, 365-367.) |
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During a mobile field force deployment, a person of what rank may authorize the use of chemical agents? "You may fire upon any violent threat." |
Squad sergeant |
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You are the station detective lieutenant at Palmdale station and your team has gathered information that the suspect resides in Kern County and you located his residence. Prior to going to the suspect's residence to execute a search warrant, who must be notified? |
AREA COMMANDER shall be notified of the intension to serve all out of county search warrants. |
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You are the station watch commander at Pico Rivera station when a citizen comes in to complain about her vehicle being stored for 22 days and she just got a notice of her vehicle being stored this morning. When you contact the new station secretary she has no idea what the correct time line is for notifying the owner of the impounded/stored vehicle. You inform The secretary that notice of a stored or impounded vehicle shall be sent within how many hours, excluding weekends and holidays? |
48 hours. |
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You are the watch commander at MCJ and it has come to your attention that an inmate requires to be moved from his cell. He is refusing to comply. You have used all reasonable efforts and resources possible to gain the inmates compliance. For a calculated CUSTODY cell extraction, who must you notify to continue? |
Unit commander and if he is unavailable, the cell extraction may proceed at the watch commander's discretion. |
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You are the watch commander at SCC and a community college unit goes in pursuit of a vehicle near Pico Rivera station. Who has responsibility for the pursuit? |
The watch commander of Pico Rivera sheriffs station. |
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You are the watch commander at temple station and summoned to the front counter of the station. A woman is upset and wants to complain about her son being harassed during a traffic stop. You do the following? |
You fill out a WCSCR for personnel complaint. |
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You are the watch commander at Lancaster station. You just finished a meeting with a group of local Neighborhood Watch captains. They are focused on one particular individual who has a known criminal history. The most senior Neighborhood Watch captain has asked you to provide him a print out of the individual's criminal history since their normal liaison sergeant is off on vacation. You do the following? |
Tell the Neighborhood Watch captain that you cannot provide him a copy since it is a misdemeanor to give it to him. |
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There has been a chemical spill within your patrol area and deputies are responding to the location. The area has been taped off for approximately 660' and the command post is up wind. The area within the tape is known as the? |
Exclusion zone or RED zone |
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Who must be contacted to request a restrict/training radio frequency? |
Watch commander at SCC. |
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Undercover deputies are conducting a surveillance to gain and obtain intelligence regarding narcotics sales. A male drives by the location and the deputies ask for a marked black-and-white to conduct a cold stop of the vehicle. The deputy in the marked black-and-white conducts a traffic stop with no independent probable cause to conduct the stop. The driver inquired "why am I being stopped?" The officer replied "your tail light is not working." In fact, the tail lights were in good working order. The deputy searches the vehicle and finds 2 pounds of cocaine in the vehicle. With no independent probable cause to conduct the stop, what will be the outcome? |
By falsifying the reason for the stop, the narcotics will be suppressed. |
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You are the watch commander at walnut sheriffs station and there has been a missing critical child age 9. Phase 2 has now turned into phase 3 critical missing child. Who is in command for phase 3? |
The primary unit of assignment shall be responsible for coordination, function and functional supervision of phase 3 operations. This unit shall designate an officer of at least the rank of Lieutenant as Operations Commander. If known to involve foul play or homicide, the primary case assignment shall be to homicide bureau with concurrent assignment to station detectives. |
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You are the watch commander at twin towers correctional facility and a dorm of inmates has divided along racial lines and has begun to fight. You have an ERT team in place. You have authorized the use of special weapons. Who, at what minimum rank, may authorize the USE of special weapons? |
Authorization for the use of special weapons may be given by a sergeant or by a senior deputy acting in the capacity as an emergency response team leader. |
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You are the watch commander at industry station and 2 deputies in your station RD have been involved in a deputy involved hit shooting. The suspect died at the scene. You are about to make notifications, who are you NOT required to immediately notify of the incident? |
Force/shooting response team
**Test question choice. Since the team is notified re activation by the IAB LT., you as a WC are NOT notifying the team DIRECTLY.
**2020 Was past test question in previous years |
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There has been a MOBILIZATION of phase 2 and now it is being upgraded to phase 3, who has the authority to do so? |
The DIVISION CHIEF of the concerned field operations region, the department incident commander or the EOC team CHIEF, shall make the decision to enter mobilization phase 3. **DIVISION CHIEF ALSO DECIDES WHEN TO ENTER PHASE 2. **SHERIFF decides on PHASE 4.
**2020 MPP 5-06/020.15 |
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You are the watch commander at San Dimas station and a field sergeant has reported to you the use of significant force in which the suspect was TARPED. The sergeant wants to transport the suspect via marked radio car to the station, what do you advise? |
If the suspect is still TARPED, the suspect must be transported via ambulance |
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You are the watch commander at Norwalk station and a deputy has transported a suspect to the station for a felony booking. You see that the long lead of the RIPP HOBBLE was placed outside of the rear door. The rear door was closed and the long lead was placed in the adjacent front door of the radio car. When the RIPP HOBBLE was placed on the suspect, he was not resisting at all, and was cooperative. Based on policy, you expect the following? |
The application of the RIPP HOBBLE device on an UNRESISTING person, absent any other factors which constitute reportable force, shall NOT constitute reportable force. |
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Who shall be notified if a department member tries to interfere with an administrative investigation? |
IAB unit commander |
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What happens if an alleged juvenile is in custody at men's central jail? |
An investigation shall be conducted under the supervision of the IRC Watch Commander. |
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You are the watch commander at walnut station and a deputy has arrested an emancipated minor. How should the emancipated minor be treated while in custody? |
Emancipated minors suspected of committing criminal violations, 602 WIC, shall be handled as any other minor. If the investigator determines that an emancipated minor shall be the subject of a non-detained juvenile petition request, the minor shall be released without any requirement for a parent to take custody. |
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You are the watch commander at Norwalk station and a deputy has been involved in a traffic accident. The other involved party is complaining of pain with no visible injuries. Who is notified for this on duty traffic collision with minor injuries? |
Traffic services detail. |
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The watch sergeant has just finished overseeing a search of inmate Jones's cell. The inmate had lots of extra clothing and food, a clear violation of the posted inmate rules. The sergeant wants to suspend all correspondence for a week to teach the inmate a lesson. You advise what? |
Since inmate Jones has not violated any correspondence regulations, his correspondence may NOT be suspended. |
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As watch commander what are your responsibilities for hate crime notifications? |
Ensure that an OPERATIONAL LOG entry (entries to the Operational Log shall be made by telephone to the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau and require a detailed memorandum to the appropriate Division Headquarters) has been completed for any hate crime, in accordance with the guidelines of field operation directives 86 - 11, notification and reporting of significant incidents. All hate CRIME/INCIDENTS shall be recorded in the watch commander's SUMMARY log. |
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You are the acting unit commander at twin towers and there has been a major inmate disturbance. Tensions are running so high, that you are suspending title 15 for 3 days/72 hours. In order to do this, who must you notify immediately? |
The division chief, via memo |
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As the unit commander of mens central jail, you must review a disciplinary diet given to an inmate after how long? |
72 hours/3 days **AND if the disciplinary diet is to continue, the UNIT Commander must review it EVERY 72 HRS. **2020 CDM 05-09/060.00 |
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You are the watch commander at twin towers and an inmate has escaped from the facility. Who investigates and escaped inmate? |
MCB- Major crimes bureau |
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You are the watch commander at IRC. A male deputy tells you he believes he is the victim of a POE violation. Who do you contact? |
The intake specialist unit |
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During a bomb threat call, where no bomb or suspected bomb has yet been found, who will make the decision whether or not to evacuate the location? |
The victim or management in charge of the location. |
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You are the watch commander at Lancaster station and there is an irate citizen at the counter demanding to speak with the watch commander immediately. As you are listening to her complaint, you realize that the complaint is against an outside agency in the South Bay area. Since she resides within your patrol area, she wants to file a complaint. You do the following? |
You DO NOT fill out a WCSCR since the complaint does not involve a department employee. |
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Deputy Jones and deputy Johnson are swapping RDOs. Deputy Jones has worked the 1st part of the swap. It is now the end of the month and deputy Johnson is unable to fulfill his swap obligation. What is required for a busted swap? |
For the SHIFT Jones ALREADY worked, it gets changed to "voluntary overtime," and the day that Johnson CANNOT FULFILL/WORK, it gets changed back to a day off for deputy Johnson. **IF Jones CANNOT come in to work the shift that Johnson flaked on, then Jones MUST burn his OWN time or go with NO pay if he does not have any accrued time available. **2020 MPP 3-02/010.17 |
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Deputies respond to a local shopping mall, where the manager received a verbal bomb threat. Who is responsible for investigating the bomb threat, if no bomb or facsimile bomb is found? |
Station detectives. |
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You are the watch commander at temple station and you are contacted by the mother of an inmate who was recently released from IRC. She is complaining about the verbal miss conduct and actions of 3 custody deputies assigned to IRC. As the watch commander, you do the following? |
Get the complainant's call back number and information. Then fill out a "Referred Inmate Grievance" form (can be pulled up under electronic forms online) and provide it (email) to the watch commander at IRC after SPEAKING with him over the phone and relaying the info about the grievance. |
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You are the watch commander at San Dimas station and 2 deputies approach you with a question. The question is, sergeant Smith has announced that he is going to search everyones uniform locker on day shift at 0900 hours to ensure that there is nothing posted within them that may be offensive to others. They ask, "is he allowed to do that?" You reply? |
No... while 3309 GC of the peace officers bill of rights allows locker searches under the following conditions: 1. If you have given consent 2. It is done in your presence 3. Or with a valid search warrant or 4. IF YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT A SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED..... Department policy States that DESPITE government code 3309, until there is a published judicial decision to the contrary, searches of lockers and storage spaces in ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS should **ONLY** be conducted when the investigator has REASONABLE SUSPICION that the space to be searched contains evidence of work related misconduct.
**2020 AIH pg. 6 |
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You are working the Sally gate at men central jail and a deputy wants to bring in a still camera to take pictures of the floor and of a goodbye pot luck. Who of the lowest rank, can authorized the camera to be brought inside security? |
Watch commander (Also can be a A/Watch commander of Sgt rank) |
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You are the watch commander at Norwalk station and during a briefing, a training officer is upset that a pursuit was shut down. He asks you for a few examples of what IS AUTHORIZED for a pursuit, or at least, to initiate a pursuit. Which of the following is NOT a good example. |
A POSSIBLE GTA. ("Possible" or "suspected" GTAs are NOT allowed to be pursued.) |
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Who is not contacted for an inmate worker found dead in a station jail? |
Health and safety |
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What is the charge for possession of narcotics and carrying a loaded firearm? |
11370.1(a) HS |
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A patrol deputy arrests a suspect after a traffic stop. He finds a sum of cash estimated at over $10000 inside the suspects vehicle. Who transports the recovered cash to the station? |
Watch commander and another sworn department member. |
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Who notifies victims of crimes in regards to tarasoff warnings? |
The Psychotherapist |
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Do you medically treat a juvenile who is under the influence of a drug, before booking? |
Yes |
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What is the allowable time to have a juvenile DUI tested? |
Only the time needed to conduct the test, however no more than 2 hours. |
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Who is notified of an inmate death at a station, single cell, and no foul play? |
In the event of an inmate/prisoner death in a Los Angeles County jail, the watch commander of the unit, at the time of the inmate death, shall be responsible for making a telephonic notification of the death and all pertinent information, as soon as possible, to the following 10 entities: 1. Division chief, when death occurs at the hands of another inmate or a staff member 2. Area commander 3. Unit commander 4. Homicide bureau 5. IAB 6. IRC Watch Deputy-Custody Division Log 7. SHB Media section- Departmental Operations Log 8. Sheriffs Medical Command, TTCF 9. Risk Management Bureau-Civil litigation 10. Custody Support Services Bureau or the on-call supervisor/manager (after hours).
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The CONTINUED USE of the multi-point restraint (considered a medical procedure), shall be assessed by medical or mental health staff at least how often to determine if the continued use is STILL clinically NEEDED? |
Hourly
**Safety checks of the equipment/restraints are to be done TWICE every 30 MINUTES, to make ensure the restraints are not causing injury.
**2020 CDM 7-03/030.00 |
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What is the code section which gives law enforcement the authority to arrest juveniles? |
625 WIC |
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Do Ramey (pre-D.A. filing) and post-filing/complaint warrants have the same time constraints under 817(a)(2) pc? |
Yes
**The warrant for probable cause arrest warrant (Ramey warrant), shall have the same authority for service and the SAME TIME LIMITATIONS as that of an arrest warrant.
**2020 CA P.C. |
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During the arrest of a robbery suspect who is known to associate with other suspects, is a protective sweep of his residence permissible if you arrested him outside of his home? |
Yes. You can enter the suspects home to clear the location of any other suspects. **AND IF YOU FIND CONTRABAND WHILE DOING THE SWEEP, YOU MAY SEIZE THE CONTRABAND. |
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You arrest the driver of a car for narcotics. Is a search permitted? |
Yes. The suspect, passenger compartment and trunk. You CANNOT search passengers. |
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You search a juvenile before transporting him to his home and you find narcotics. Is this a good arrest? |
Yes |
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A TSB unit goes in pursuit in the city of Long Beach. Who manages the pursuit? |
TSB Watch commander |
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In custody division, how often does the watch commander sign the uniform daily activity log? |
Weekly, on a random basis. |
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How often must the property/evidence lieutenant check the evidence ledgers? |
Monthly. |
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When deputies use significant force on an inmate, what should the watch commander do? |
Video tape the interview of the injured inmate. |
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On a force team roll out, who can authorize unit personnel/watch commander to interview the suspect? |
IAB lieutenant |
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How soon must a pursuit evaluation form be completed? |
Immediately. |
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How soon must a pursuit evaluation form be sent to TSD? (Traffic services detail) |
15 business days |
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Who responds to WMD incidents? |
Deputy personnel will be the first to respond and assume Incident Commander authority until relieved by a supervisor. The incident commander can also request the following to respond: 1. Arson/Explosives Detail 2. EOB- HazMat detail 3. SEB 4. AERO |
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What is the role of the watch commander when a deputy requests the need for deployment of the AR-15? |
The WC ensures that the field sergeant/rifle car responds. |
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A one-man PD unit is in pursuit and is requesting assistance. The pursuit is out of policy for LASD pursuits. What does the WC do? |
Advise the outside agency that we will provide assistance until his units arrive. |
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What penal code section allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons at a domestic violence scene? |
18250(a) PC |
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Which of the following is not a qualifying condition for an Amber alert? |
POSSIBLE/SUSPECTED victim of an abduction |
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The (MPP) manual of policy and procedures describes exigency as what? |
1. Imminent danger to life 2. Serious damage to property 3. Imminent escape of a suspect 4. The destruction of evidence. |
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In all barricaded/hostage situations, who will be deployed anytime SEB is deployed? |
Crisis negotiator. |
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The registered owner of a vehicle, that has been stored or impounded, requests a Stypmann hearing after getting his license reinstated. What can the watch commander not do? |
Deny the hearing. |
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Where are fraudulent travelers checks kept? |
Watch commander's safe. |
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Following a deputy involved shooting, what should be done with involved personnel and witness personnel? |
Whenever practical, watch commanders or their designee shall attempt to have involved personnel and witness personnel gather in the company of a supervisor until they have provided a statement to departmental investigators. This practice shall in no way interfere with the member's individual access to legal/labor council, spiritual counsel, or otherwise impede access or availability to family members. |
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Under normal circumstances, a pursuit should be terminated on urban or suburban surface streets, when the speeds become unreasonable. How many miles per hour over posted speed limits is considered unreasonable? |
Over 20 miles per hour **2020 MPP 5-09/210.05 |
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What is NOT an acceptable tactical option during riots? |
Tactical retreat |
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The activation of a sub-EOC after a train derailment in a nearby city, requires a WC notification to who? |
Area commander. |
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You are the watch commander at a station and are conducting an interview of a subject deputy as part of an administrative investigation. During the questioning, the deputy refuses to answer the questions and says that his union representative advised him to refuse to answer. What do you do? |
Advise the deputy that refusing to answer is considered insubordination and makes him subject to discipline. |
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You are conducting an administrative investigation and interrogating the subject for embezzlement of station funds. Can you video record him? Do you advise him of his **constitutional** rights? |
Yes and Yes **Gov code 3303(g) Video **Gov code 3303(h) Rights
**DOESNT SAY "MIRANDA RIGHTS" but "Constitutional" rights.
**2020 POBR
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A deputy conducts a pat down search for his safety and he feels a small lump in the suspects pocket. He moves the object between his fingers, through the clothing, and he forms the opinion that it is rock cocaine. He removes the item and arrests the suspect. Is the search proper? |
No-the search was improper because the deputy continued manipulating the object after he formed the opinion that the item was not a weapon. |
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To meet the statutory one year time limit on an administrative investigation, what letter must be served before the 1 year is up? |
A LETTER OF INTENT must be served on the subject (Its the first document a subject will receive advising that the allegations of the investigation are FOUNDED and that the department intends to impose discipline). 1-15 days of intended discipline will be served by the Unit commander, and 16-30 days of intended discipline will be served by IAB. |
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What Sheriff report information cannot be released to the news media? |
1. 5150 WIC detentions with no crime involved. 2. Information on victims of sex crimes. |
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Deputies make an arrest and the suspect accidentally injures his head. Who is notified? |
IAB lieutenant |
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An inmate who is defended by the public defender's office insists on doing a media interview. Who do you notify? |
The public defender's office. |
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Can you pursue a vehicle for a weapon possession only? |
No |
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A doctor has diagnosed an inmate at a custody facility as terminal. Who notifies the family and next of kin? Notifications follow this path : WC > ACB Capt. (Access to Care Bureau) > CCSB > ? |
Department of Mental Health, Family Assistance Advocate will make the notification **2020 5-03/140.00 |
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Whose signature is required on a search warrant? |
Lieutenant |
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What is the time limit (without having to ask for an extension) for completing administrative investigations on non-relieved of duty personnel? |
90 calendar days
**60 calendar days for IAB investigations involving RELIEVED OF DUTY personnel.
**2020 AIH pg. 3 |
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Does Arson/Explosives handle bomb THREATS? |
No **Station detectives will do the investigation |
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Can a deputy obtain an emergency protection order (good for 7 CALENDAR days or by the end of the 5th court day) without the permission of the domestic violence victim? |
Yes. If he believes the victim is still in danger.
**EPOs may also be issued for CHILD ABUSE
**2020 MPP 5-09/030.00 |
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What is the government code section regarding searching a deputies locker? |
3309 government code |
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During a Mobile Field Force incident, who is responsible for any force investigations, complaints, traffic collisions, etc? |
The mobile field force commander, permanent rank of Lt. |
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The deputy is following a felony vehicle without using lights and siren. The suspect vehicle speeds up and makes an illegal U-turn. The deputy continues to follow without lights and siren. Is the deputy in violation of any policy? |
Yes. The deputy is in pursuit and driving without lights and siren. |
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How long can a juvenile placed in secure detention, be handcuffed to an object? |
Not more than 30 minutes. |
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Can an undercover vehicle go in pursuit without any lights or siren? |
No. Vehicles without lights and siren may NOT be involved in a pursuit. |
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When shall an undercover vehicle with lights and siren, leave a pursuit? |
When a marked unit joins the pursuit. |
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A citizen demands to make a private person's arrest. The deputy determines there is no PC and the arrest would not be valid. Must the deputy accept custody of the person? |
No. The deputy should privately advise the complainant the arrest is no good. If the complainant still demands the arrest, the deputy may refuse to accept it. |
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A deputy at the airport contacts a woman and tells her that he only talks to persons he believes may be transporting drugs. He tells her that she is free to go. What type of contact is this? |
A consensual encounter. |
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When can you seize a private persons film/video? |
Only during a homicide investigation. Or with the approval of the Area Commander or higher. |
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What must occur when a lieutenant authorizes the deployment of a K9 without the K9 announcement? |
The K9 handler shall document the NO ANNOUNCEMENT in HIS report. |
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How many days does a subject have to PREPARE A RESPONSE to any ADVERSE comment placed in his personnel file, including written reprimands? |
30 days (reprimand HELD AT THE UNIT FOR 10 days BEFORE ENTERING IT INTO SUBJECTS PERSONNEL FILE) **TEST QUESTION IN THE PAST** *The subjects response SHALL be attached to the copy of the reprimand that is sent to IAB for filing. **2020 AIH pg. 29 |
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A deputy arrives at a traffic collision with injuries, and finds the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The deputy requests that the driver provide a blood test or breath test and he refuses. What does the deputy do next? |
Contact WC to decide if a forced blood draw is appropriate (WC to look at the severity of the crime, i.e. injuries etc, and if the On-Call DA concurs with forced blood draw) . If WC denies blood draw, then video tape the refusal (booked into evidence) and fill out DL suspension form. |
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A deputy arrests a person for possession of cocaine and a loaded/operable gun. What is the most appropriate charge? |
11370.1(a) HS |
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When a sum of cash estimated at over $10000 is seized, how is it packaged before transport to the station? |
In a clear plastic narcotics evidence bag. Videotape the collection of the un-counted money and include the evidence bag serial number on the video file. |
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A deputy arrested a juvenile for 11550(a) HS. What is he required to do prior to booking the juvenile? |
Get medical OK to book. |
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What constitutional amendment guarantees a suspect's right to counsel during a criminal proceeding? |
6th amendment |
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You are the watch commander at South Los Angeles station. One of your deputies takes a juvenile into protective custody because they have been sexually abused by a family member. What is the most appropriate WIC section to use? |
300(d) WIC |
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You are the watch commander at century station. One of your deputies arrested a driver for possession of methamphetamine. The deputies subsequently searched the vehicle. Was the search of the suspect vehicle legal? |
Yes, under Gant. |
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A transit services bureau unit goes in pursuit in the city of Long Beach. Who has control of the pursuit? |
TSB Watch commander |
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The news media will be allowed access to all of the following except what? |
Crime scenes. |
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A deputy responds to a petty theft of a 6-pack of beer call. Store security detains the suspect who fights with them in an effort to escape. What is the most appropriate charge? |
211 PC |
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In a custody facility, an inmate shall not be placed in disciplinary segregation for more than how many days for any ONE occurrence of inappropriate behavior or violation of jail rules? |
30 days |
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You are the watch commander at century station. Your field deputy lawfully impounded a vehicle pursuant to 14602.6 A1CVC. The registered owner requests a STYPMANN hearing. At the hearing she proves that she has reinstated her driver's license and proper insurance. What is the most appropriate action to take? |
Advise her that it was a lawful impound, and then release as of the day of the hearing. |
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You are the watch commander at temple station. One of your deputies is booking a suspect and finds several bills of foreign currency in the suspects wallet. Where should the foreign currency be secured/stored? |
The watch commanders safe. |
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You are the watch commander at East LA station. A train derails in one of your contract cities. Your stations operational capabilities will be quickly overwhelmed. What should you do? |
Activate the station EOC. |
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Which situation requires a mandatory notification to the on call IAB lieutenant? 1. Significant force used following a vehicular or foot pursuit. 2. Injury or complaint of injury to a person's head/neck area after contact with a department member 3. A suspect gets a broken finger while resisting arrest 4. Significant force used at a large party 5. All of the above |
ALL the above |
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A suspect is arrested and booked at the station. He is advised of his Miranda rights and invokes by saying, I don't want to talk. An hour or 2 later he asked to speak to you. Would the statement be admissible? |
Yes, he initiated the 2nd contact. |
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The jailer has submitted live scan fingerprints for a suspect and they have not returned in 4 hours. Bail has been posted for the suspect. Who may authorized the release of the suspect before the prints return? |
Watch commander. |
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A suspect can be detained for how long before being booked? ** In order to provide satisfactory evidence of identification** |
2 hrs, per 40302a CVC |
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When a department employee is arrested by another agency for a family violence crime, what should the responding supervisor NOT do? |
Contact nor interview the employee. |
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As the watch commander of a custody facility, what are your responsibilities when and inmate suffers an accidental head injury? |
Immediately notify IAB. |
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If any person conducting an internal investigation for another law enforcement agency requests an interview with a department member, who must be notified? |
The members Division Chief |
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As a watch commander, you are conducting a use of force investigation's that occurred 2 weeks earlier and you ask an involved deputy for a memo detailing the incident. The deputy asks to seek representation prior to submitting the memo, what are your actions? |
Honor the request even if it means delaying the submission of the memo. |
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As a patrol station watch commander, you have responded to the scene of an area search by a K9 unit for an armed suspect. You have made a determination not to make an announcement regarding the deployment of the search dog. Who is responsible for articulating the reason behind that decision? |
The K9 handler on a K9 activation form. |
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As the watch commander of a custody facility, during an emergency you have the authority to temporarily suspend any standard, requirement, or procedure imposed by title 15 for how many days? |
3 days |
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Who is responsible for investigating an allegation of misconduct relating to the members of a Mobile Field Force? |
Mobile Field Force Commander. |
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As the watch commander of a patrol station conducting a Stypmann hearing, you determined that the vehicle was legally stored because the driver/owner's license had expired, however the driver/owner has since renewed his license. What is your most appropriate action? |
Release the vehicle to the driver/owner who is responsible for the towing and storage fees. |
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When a department member is arrested, an administrative investigation will begin immediately, however, the investigation may be suspended until what occurs? |
The criminal investigation is concluded. |
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During a traffic stop, a deputy legally discovers rock cocaine in the glove Box. The deputy continues his search into the vehicles trunk and discovers more drugs. What will be the results of his search? |
GOOD ARREST. The deputy has probable cause to search the entire vehicle, including the trunk. |
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A deputy conducts a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving and arrests the driver for the offense. He searches the entire vehicle and discovers rock cocaine in a briefcase in the trunk of the vehicle. What governs the deputy's actions? |
Bad arrest. The deputy does not have a reasonable belief that additional evidence of the crime, reckless driving, can be found in the vehicle. |
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As the watch commander of a patrol station, deputies have arrested a suspected drunk driver that has caused a collision involving severe injuries to the other party involved and have taken the suspect to a hospital in order to draw blood, but the suspect is refusing to cooperate. What will you take into account in order to allow the deputies to use force to obtain a blood sample? A. Is the incident severe enough to warrant this action. B. Would the degree of force required be excessive. C. Does the on-call deputy district attorney concur with the proposed action. D. All the above |
ALL of the above **2020 MPP 5-08/010.20 |
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When a missing child is 16 years of age or under and has not been located after 4 hours, or if the child is under 21 years old and is missing for 4 hours, under an at risk situation, who will be notified? |
SHB |
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What type of broadcast will a watch commander ensure be sent when it has been determined that a child is "missing" only? |
BOLO |
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As the watch commander of a custody facility, you have determined that an inmate received a head strike with and impact weapon, who will you immediately notify? |
IAB |
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If an inmate is held in a safety chair for a 2 hour period, then removed, what is the MINIMUM amount of time REQUIRED prior to placing the inmate back into the safety chair? |
30 minutes |
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Each custody division facility shall conduct at least one major fire drill how often? |
Every 6 months |
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Absent exigent circumstances, who shall be consulted prior to searching any space belonging to a department member during a unit level investigation? |
The members Unit Commander **2020 AIH pg. 6 |
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During a terrorist event, which area is defined as the decontamination reduction zone? |
The orange (warm) zone |
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Following a vehicle whose driver is attempting to evade, or who has failed to yield after a reasonably short period of time, is a description of what action? |
Pursuit |
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As the watch commander of a custody facility, under which condition are you required to interview an inmate? A. Injury resulting from use of force B. Complaint of pain C. Allegation of misconduct in application of force D. All the above? |
ALL the above. |
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At the scene of a homicide, who may authorize the use of crime scene barriers (which limit the view of the dead body)? |
Homicide Lieutenant **2020 FOD 09-003 |
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Deputies are in foot pursuit of a named robbery suspect, who runs into a house. The deputies enter the house and arrest the suspect. During the arrest, one deputy looks into an adjoining room and finds evidence of a crime in plain view. What will be the results of the search? |
The deputy is allowed to conduct a protective sweep, allowing the discovery of evidence in plain sight. |
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A deputy went through an unlocked gate in a chain link fence to talk to the resident who was standing in the front yard about 75' from the gate. Up close, the deputy could see that the resident was under the influence of an opiate and arrested him. What will be the results for the deputy's actions? |
The arrest was good. There was no expectation of privacy in the front yard under these conditions. **2020 Case Law - Mendoza (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d Supp. 12.) |
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During a vehicle pursuit, which unit can recommend surveillance mode? A. Aero B. Field sergeant C. Primary unit D. All the above |
ALL the above |
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Under what condition will an Amber alert not be issued? |
The victim has a possible mental or physical disability. |
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Line personnel are NOT required to notify who ? if an inmate "declares" a "HUNGER STRIKE." |
NO Mental Health notification (unless inmate never "declared" a hunger strike and personnel just observe food not being consumed by inmate, then they SHALL email both medical AND mental health (confusing, I know).
**AND, after "declaring" a hunger strike and failing to eat 6 Consecutive meals, the inmate WILL be referred to *MEDICAL* for evaluation.
**2020 CDM 5-15/000.00 |
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What is the proper procedure if a station receives a SCAR report from DCFS, wherein the incidents address is not within the station's jurisdiction? |
The SCAR report shall be returned to DCFS for routing to the proper agency. |
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Which of the following requires an immediate verbal notification to the on call IAB lieutenant? A. Deputy involved shooting B. Deputy shoots at animal C. Accidental discharges D. All the above |
ALL of the above |
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Who is responsible for authorizing all media requests to interview a prisoner? |
Custody Division Chief |
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A deputy staffing the visitor center, overhears and inmate talking to his priest. The inmate makes incriminating statements describing his involvement in a murder. The deputy reports the statements to his supervisor and is instructed to write a supplemental report. What will the results be for the submission of the report? |
The conversation between clergy/penitent is confidential |
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During a limited pat down for weapons, a deputy felt a soft object which he squeezed enough to conclude it was plastic with something in it. He reached into the suspect's pocket and retrieved a baggie with some marijuana and cocaine. What will the results be for the deputy's actions? |
The search was illegal. A Pat down for weapons does not warrant an intrusion into the pocket to retrieve an object not perceived to be a weapon. |
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During an operation, MCB makes an arrest and books their prisoner directly into IRC. Who is responsible for getting the PCD signed? |
The arresting unit. |
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As the watch commander of a patrol station, your station jailer informed you that CHP booked a prisoner into the jail about 36 hours earlier without a signed PCD. What are your responsibilities? |
Notify CHP they have 12 more hours to get the PCD approved, and if they dont, release the prisoner after 48 hour detention. |
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As the early morning watch commander of a patrol station, your station jailer informs you that a day shift unit booked in a prisoner without a signed PCD. You have 36 hours to get the PCD approved by a judicial officer. What are your responsibilities? |
Contact the arresting deputy/unit to get the PCD completed. If unable to get the PCD done within the 36 hour time limit, notify the duty commander. Only the duty commander is the authorized to release the prisoner due to the lack of an approved PCD. **2020 MPP 5-03/005.50 |
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As the watch commander of a patrol station, you are completing a foot pursuit summary for a one-person foot pursuit. You learn that the pursuing lone deputy chased the suspect and tackled him in order to make the arrest. What are your concerns? |
The pursuit was out of policy by not maintaining visual contact only. |
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What is the proper procedure for seizing currency estimated to be valued at/or more than $1000 for asset forfeiture? |
Place the UNCOUNTED money into a sealed narcotics evidence bag, and place into the UNIT (prob same as WC) safe LOG by the seizing Deputy. |
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During a traffic stop, deputies discover an estimated $23000 in the trunk of a drug dealer's car. What is NOT a required procedure for the recovery of the money? |
The money does not need to be counted. ***Notify the watch commander. (Any cash OVER 10K, The Watch Commander must roll to the location, video tape the sealing of the UNCOUNTED money in a clear narcotics bag, personally transport the money to be entered into the UNIT/WC safe with TWO signatures on the safe log WITH the narcotics bag serialized number. |
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What legal standard must be met in order for a person to be detained by law enforcement personnel? |
Reasonable suspicion |
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What circumstance requires a watch commander to immediately notify the on call IAB lieutenant? |
Large party where significant force is used. |
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What forms are required to be completed when a department vehicle is involved in an off road incident and the incident does not involve property damage, other vehicles or people, and only minor damage to the department vehicle? |
SH-AD-665 & SH-R-257 |
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An incident which results in the response of the shooting/force response team (determined by the On-Call IAB LT., who the WC calls about the incident), who must the watch commander notify once he learns that the SFRT will be en-route? |
Immediate call to the Unit commander. |
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Who responds to the scene when an animal is euthanized by a deputy? NO on-scene supervisor present to direct shooting. |
Watch Commander shall respond to the location. Deputy involved shooting includes shooting at animal.
**IAB notification also
**2020 MPP 4-22/030.00 |
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A suspect tries to swallow evidence. What can you do to stop the suspect? |
You may use only minimal force which would be considered a minor invasion. For example, police may attempt to prevent swallowing by exerting minimal pressure in the neck area, so long as such pressure does not choke or otherwise impair the suspects breathing. **2020 Case Law Cappellia (1989) 208 Cal.App.3d 1331, 1336; Johnson (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 1, 14; Fulkman (1991) 235 Cal.App.3d 555, 562. |
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Deputies seized a gun at the scene of a domestic violence incident under authority of 18250(a) PC. The next day the gun owner comes to the station and demands the release of the gun. When may the gun be returned to him? |
No firearm or other deadly weapon taken into custody pursuant to this section will be held less than 48 hours. However, absent statutory cause for its retention, the firearm shall be released to the owner as soon as possible thereafter and in no case more than 5 business days. |
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What is the penal code section, making it a misdemeanor, to OPEN CARRY an UNLOADED handgun in a public place? |
26350(a)(1) PC |
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Do you need a search warrant to go through all data on a suspect's cell phone incident to a lawful arrest? |
Yes - minus any exigent circumstances. Riley v. Ca (2014), overturned People v. Diaz (2011) where a search warrant was not needed then. |
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What is the correct health and safety code section to use when arresting a suspect for TRANSPORTATION of a controlled substance (organic) for sales? |
11352(a) HS |
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You are the watch commander at a station and one of your deputies is involved in a 1 man foot pursuit. He fails to provide the required information via radio within the 1st few seconds of the pursuit. What should you do? |
Order the deputy to cancel the foot pursuit and immediately establish a containment. |
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A suspected gang member has been arrested for misdemeanor battery and would normally be cited out. The watch commander is considering placing a hold on the suspect. How should he confirm the suspect's gang status? |
Confirmation should be made by a Safe Streets Bureau or Gang Enforcement Team representative. Also through the "CALGANGS" system or by the watch commander's substantiation through admission, observation of tattoos, etc. **G.R.E.A.T. (system that used to be used for gang identification before CALGANGS was created. FOD out of date obviously) does NOT exist since 1999
**2020 FOD 89-006 |
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An inmate can be held in a safety chair for 2 hours before they must be given a minimum 30 minute break (Absent exigent circumstances/need which is approved by hard LT. or higher, to remain in the safety chair). While in the chair, how often must their health/physical condition be checked by custodial personnel? |
Twice every 30 minutes, at least 15 minutes apart. **2020 CDM 7-03/040.00 |
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Possession of a switchblade knife is a violation of what penal code section? |
21510 PC. |
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WHD detectives have arrested suspect Jones for petty theft. They Mirandized him and he agreed to speak to them. He confessed to the petty theft. WHD Detectives now leave the Room and two Century detectives enter to question him about a murder they believe he was involved in. Do they need to re-Mirandize him and have him agree to speak to them about the murder? |
NO- Miranda waivers are not offense or officer specific. Once the suspect has waived, even different officers may question him about another crime. |
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Who commands a mobile field force? |
Hard lieutenant |
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How many hours may a mobile field force be deployed? |
For normal duration of deployment, 12 hours without relief. 24 hrs (followed by 24 hrs off) if at the INITIAL stage of operation. |
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A SEARCH (not arrest) warrant NOT endorsed for night service, must be served between what hours? |
0700-2200 hours |
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What penal code States "To make an arrest (for felony OR Misdemeanor), a peace officer, may break open the door or window of the house in which the person to be arrested is, or in which they have reasonable grounds for believing the person to be, after having demanded admittance and explained the purpose for which admittance is desired." |
844 PC, Knock and notice |
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What are the requirements for transporting a juvenile in a car seat? |
Unless the child is at least 8 years old OR at least 4' 9" tall, they must be transported in a child passenger restraint system. |
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Prior to being interviewed by IAB, what portion of the investigative packet is the subject entitled to have copies of? |
The subject is entitled to have a copy of the request for the investigation, and any reports, logs, memos, and other documents specifically relating to the investigation that were written by the subject. The subject is not entitled to any documents or reports written by anyone else or to the statements of any persons interviewed. Additionally, if the subject has been previously interviewed regarding the allegations under investigation, the subject is entitled to review his earlier statements prior to the interview. |
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When a search or rescue operation is initiated, who shall be responsible for assuming command or designating an alternate who shall be a regular deputy of this department, to act as the incident commander? ESD, emergency services detail, personnel may perform in this role. |
Station Watch Commander |
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After an earthquake measuring a level 2 or greater, a station watch commander must initiate a CITY STATUS REPORT for each of the stations CONTACT and CONTRACT cities and have the information ready for the EOC. How soon after the earthquake must these reports be ready? |
60 minutes. |
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Who will give press interviews at the scene of a homicide or deputy involved shooting? |
The senior representative from Homicide Detective Bureau (if no representative from SHB/SIB media detail present). |
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What penal code section allows law enforcement to close a disaster scene (earthquake, floods, accidents, etc.)? |
409.5(a) PC **2020 Ca. PC |
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What penal code is a rifle with an over all length less than 26", or a barrel length less than 16" OR a shotgun with an overall length of 26" but the barrel is less than 18". |
33215 PC |
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An employee refuses to sign a UPL (unit performance log-PLE) you have written, what do you do? |
The employee is allowed to refuse to sign, BUT have another supervisor witness the refusal and BOTH supervisors shall sign the documentation. |
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A deputy needs to book a wallet containing $200 in counterfeit money. What is the correct procedure? |
The wallet is placed into the regular evidence and the counterfeit money is placed in the watch commander's safe. |
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There are sentencing enhancements for any person 18 years of age or older who deals drugs within 1000' of a school, K through 12. Does this apply to school activities done after normal school hours, such as during a Friday night football game held at the school? |
Yes, it shall apply any time when minors are using school grounds where the offence occurs. 11353.6 HS |
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During a barricaded suspect incident, for expediency, any department member MAY request a Special Weapons Team/SEB response to the location. Once they are at the scene, who may authorize the team to take action? |
The Incident Commander |
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Once a CIVIL CLAIM is issued against an employee(s), and the civil litigation unit has contacted the DESIGNATED UNIT/UNIT COMMANDER of the station about the claim, how long does the DESIGNATED UNIT have to investigate, review, and forward the findings to the DIVISION CHIEF? |
20 calendar days
**2020 MPP 05-07/290.00 |
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What procedures do you follow if a female juvenile in custody, refuses to be searched for narcotics? |
Transport to central juvenile Hall or release |
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Motorcycle in pursuit after field sergeant allows the pursuit, what are your options as the watch commander? |
Allow the pursuit because the field sergeant gave permission. |
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What are the procedures when a suspect refuses to give a DNA sample for a FELONY arrest? |
1.Make a video recording of the refusal. 2. Warn the suspect of Charge 298.1(a) PC (refusing to provide DNA sample, Misd.), and if he still refuses, arrest for new charge. 3. Complete the Use of Force to Obtain DNA form. 4. Transport to IRC where REASONABLE force will be used to take the DNA sample. |
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What is the crime if a suspect reaches into an unlocked car, opens the trunk, and takes a laptop computer valued at $900? |
488 PC, Petty theft (Under $950) |
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What is the section used for a suspect arrested for the theft of a firearm, valued at $50? |
487(d)(2) PC (A felony, regardless of the value). **490.2(c) PC |
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How long after a rape can evidence be collected? |
96 hours. |
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Who do you submit the report to, if the captain is the subject of a POE (2 notifications)? |
To the Equity Commander and Oversight Committee. |
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When a supervisor (Sgt. Or higher) is notified of workplace violence, he SHALL notify WHO (2 notifications) on behalf of a complainant/witness, who makes a complaint of workplace physical violence? |
The Ombudsperson and Unit Commander.
**2020 MPP 3-01/030.29 Supervisors Responsibilites |
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Who interviews witnesses at a deputy involved shooting? |
Homicide |
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If the force/shooting response team responds, who must you notify? |
Unit commander |
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Possession of a prescription drug without a prescription? |
4060 BP |
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While investigating a burglary, you see marijuana growing in the neighbor's fenced in back yard, what do you do? |
Obtain a search warrant. |
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What is needed to search a motel/hotel room, if you arrest the suspect who used a stolen credit card to rent the room? |
Nothing
**A person who has rented a room with a stolen credit card lacks legal standing to contest entry/search by police, including compliance with knock and notice.
**2020 Case Law (Satz (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 322, 326-327 |
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What is the crime if a 18 year old boyfriend impregnates his live-in 17 year old girlfriend? |
261.5(a) PC |
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An employee must notify who if they are detained or arrested for domestic violence? |
The on duty watch commander |
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Who directs SEB to take action at an incident? |
The Incident Commander |
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Who has the overall investigation involving a metro link train crash? |
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) |
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Who is the incident commander if a plane crashes in Pico Rivera's area? |
The Pico Rivera WC |
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When can an employee work 13 days straight? |
When a mandatory court appearance happens on the 13th day. |
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Violation of OT work hours? |
16 hour shift followed OR proceeded by more than 12 hours worked, IN ANY 48 HOUR PERIOD.
**THE 48 HR. PERIOD BEGINS AT THE START OF ANY SHIFT WORKED.
**2020 MPP 3-02/010.15 |
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If a sick call in causes staff shortage, who can you hire involuntarily? |
On duty personnel |
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Who is responsible for authorizing the LA county alert system? |
SCC WC |
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What must occur if a Mobile field force is on for 24 hours? |
They must have 24 hours off. |
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When completing the watch commander's memorandum (for the Force Review Package) for a TARPing incident, does the WC have to indicate if the TARPED person was an adult or juvenile? |
No **2020 MPP 3-01/110.22 Total Appendage Restraint Procedure (TARP) |
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What is required of the watch commander when force is used on an inmate and complaint of pain? |
Examine and interview inmate on video. |
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What is NOT a definition of "at risk"? |
Missing child under 12 years of age. **Under 12 is an automatic 920C, not simply an "at risk" situation.** |
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What is required of deputies that witness another agency's use of force? |
Notify a LASD supervisor and submit a memo. |
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What crime is committed when a suspect slices the tongue of another? |
203 PC. (Mayhem) |
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What should be done when 2 deputies split up during a foot pursuit and visual confirmation of the suspect is compromised? |
Cancel the pursuit. |
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Who authorizes when an attorney wants to bring a laptop into an attorney Room? |
The WC |
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Can a WC place a hold on a CONFIRMED gang member, for vandalism? |
Yes **Type of crime consistent with gang member activity, which is needed for the hold. |
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How long can a suspect be held in a sobering cell without needing medical attention? |
Six hours |
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A missing person report must be entered into NCIC within how many hours? |
One hour |
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Who can authorize the use of chemical agents (rioters hit with gas) during a mobile field force? |
Sgt., Aka squad leader |
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A juvenile cannot be in the presence of adults under what condition? |
Alone and unsupervised. |
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Who shall authorize the use of a juvenile as an informant? |
Division chief |
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What is the appropriate section for someone UNDER THE INFLUENCE of a drug and in possession of a LOADED FIREARM? |
11550(e) HS |
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What Government code ALLOWS the release of public records/information? |
6253(a) GC |
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Photographs of persons arrested, commonly known as mug shots, may be released to a member of the general public, including the media, at whose discretion? |
The Sheriff or his designee. |
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Who is ultimately responsible for the release of ARRESTEE INFORMATION to the media or public? |
Records Manager at Records and Identification Bureau **2020 MPP 3-09/090.10 |
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Who is ultimately responsible for clarifying questions regarding policy, prior to releasing policy info to the media/public? |
Division Chief |
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Who is responsible for booking/entering asset forfeiture money (money from trafficking controlled substances, estimated to be $1,000 or more), uncounted, in a clear serialized narco bag, into the Unit Safe ledger? |
The seizing Deputy (for the LEDGER). The WC does the entry of the money into the SAFE. |
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A custody inmate complaint will be investigated, regardless of if the inmate is still in custody or released, within what time frame? |
15 days, done by a Sgt. |
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A deputy (NOT at his unit of assignment for 5 years or more) with the accumulation of 7 or more points, or 4 preventable collisions or vehicle incidents, within a 36 month period, shall result in what type of discipline? |
Transferred to a different unit and assigned to a NON-DRIVING position for 1 year. |
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When shall you contact the on call IAB lieutenant? |
When the Force/Shooting Response team is needed to be deployed. |
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Title 15 can be suspended UP TO how many days (maximum allowed without the Board of Corrections approval, ALTHOUGH THEY MUST BE NOTIFIED AFTER 3 DAYS OF SUSPENSION) by the facility manager (Unit Commander) or facility administrator (Sheriff). |
15 days |
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What section is used for a person arrested for possession of chemicals to produce PCP? |
11383.6 HS |
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What discipline is imposed on an employee who has 2 points for a previous T/C, takes a point reduction class, has another T/C worth 2 points, and then another TC worth 2 points? |
5 pts. When an employee is involved in 3 preventable collisions, or vehicle incidents, or accumulates 5 points in any 36 month period, he will be assigned to non-driving duties for 6 months. |
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Per the police officers bill of rights (POBR), how many days for a written response to any adverse comment entered in a personnel file? |
30 days **Such written response SHALL be attached to, and shall accompany, the adverse comment. **2020 POBR 3306 GC. |
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What section is used for spousal rape? |
262(a) PC |
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Who may authorize calculated cell extractions? |
The watch commander |
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Who escorts a tractor/trailer cargo theft recovery worth $10,000 to the impound yard? |
2 Deps or more. ** It is not necessary for incident commanders, sergeants or lieutenants, to personally transport large amounts of bulky high value property or recovered cargo loads.** MPP 05-09/465.40 |
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As a unit commander, if it is anticipated that a search will result in the recovery of $10000 or more, what will you ensure? |
That the WC or team Lieutenant, act as incident commander. |
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Who may authorize emergency inmate transfers? |
IRC WC |
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Who can authorize a media interview of an inmate who has been sentenced and placed as a trusty at a patrol station? |
The custody division chief |
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Who must be notified if Title 15 will be suspended beyond 3 days? |
The Facility Administrator (Sheriff) SHALL notify the Board of Corrections in writing that a suspension will last LONGER than 3 days. **2020 Title 15 pg. 20 (section 1012) |
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What form of discipline is required for an employee that accumulates 3 points within a 24 month period for driving violations? |
The driver shall attend the mandatory, "Alternative to Discipline Driving Class."
**This training will NOT expunge existing points **5 pts in 36 months = NO driving for 6 months **7 pts or more in 36 months = Transfer from unit (if at unit under 5 years) and NO driving for 1 year.
**2020 MPP 3-09/070.45 |
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As a station WC, what is required of you when an on duty custody deputy is involved in a shooting in your area? |
Watch commander must respond. |
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A deputy attempts to stop a driver for speeding. The driver stops in front of his house and runs inside. The deputy gets back-up, and enters the house. Is this a good arrest? |
Yes, under hot pursuit **2020 People v. Lloyd (1989) states " It is clear that a suspect may not defeat a detention or arrest which is set in motion in a public place by fleeing to a private place." |
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A known felony warrant suspect is seen going into an associates house, what is required to arrest the suspect? |
Obtain a Steagald warrant |
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Deputies observe a WITNESS to a gang homicide concealing a handgun in his waistband, get into a car and flee. Can the deputies go into pursuit? |
No pursuit |
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A juvenile to be held in secure detention must meet the following 3 prerequisites? |
1. 14+ Years old 2. In custody under 602 WIC 3. Present a serious risk to self or others. |
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How often must a juvenile being held in a SECURE (locked room) detention, be VISUALLY checked? |
Within every 30 minutes, while remaining IN CONSTANT AUDITORY contact. |
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A juvenile under secure detention, handcuffed to a bench, cannot be handcuffed to the bench for more than how many minutes? Must he have a staff person present at all times? |
30 minutes and Yes, present at ALL times. |
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Who can authorize personnel to work more than the allowable days in a row? |
The watch commander |
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What cannot happen to an emancipated minor while in custody? |
Cannot be housed with adults. |
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Juveniles requiring a car seat, may NOT be transported in a what? |
Patrol car with hard plastic backseat. ***In order to transport, car must have a CUSHIONED rear seat in order to properly secure the car seat.*** |
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How many personnel are in a mobile field force, including 2 vans? |
60 members |
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Does an inmate need a mental health evaluation while in a sobering cell? |
NO |
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What position can a CA fulfill on an extraction team during a calculated cell extraction? |
Video recorder |
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What will you do as the station WC receiving numerous complaints regarding a loud party that is refusing to shut down on orders of deputies? |
Get a search warrant and seize the instruments making the noise. |
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What section gives us the AUTHORITY to take a juvenile into PROTECTIVE custody? |
305 WIC **2020 CA WIC |
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Another agency requests a search and rescue team. Who do they call? |
The sheriff station having jurisdiction |
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When is the next evaluation due for an employee on improvement needed? |
Six months |
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When (time frame) is a pursuit evaluation submitted to Traffic Services Detail/TSD? |
15 BUSINESS days |
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What is the priority for a deputy that responds to a report of an 80 year old person suffering from dementia that has been missing for 30 minutes? |
Canvass the area for the missing person. |
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What is the charge for transporting for sales of methamphetamine (synthetic)? |
11379(a) HS |
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How many days does an owner or R/O of an impounded/stored vehicle have to request a Stypmann Hearing to determine if his car was legally impounded/stored? |
10 DAYS from the date it was towed. **The hearing SHALL be conducted within 48 HOURS from the time of the request for the hearing.** |
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Who APPROVES (AFTER INITIAL INVOLUNTARY SEIZURE) the seizure of video footage because it is believed to be of evidentiary value in a felony crime, deputy involved shooting, in custody death, or force incident and the exigency of the situation demand it and there is no other means to guarantee that the contents of the film, or tape, or storage source will be preserved as evidence because it is reasonable to believe that the recording will be destroyed, lost, tampered with, or otherwise rendered useless as evidence before a warrant can be obtained. |
Commander or higher **Search warrant shall be sought after seizure |
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What AGE may a juvenile NEEDING medical care/hospitalization, be arrested/booked into a jail ward, without a juvenile court order? What jail ward? |
16 and 17. The LAC+USC Medical Center. |
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You have a recalcitrant female juvenile who you believe is concealing contraband inside her. What needs to be done to get a strip/body cavity search done, and by whom? |
1. A search warrant needs to be obtained 2. Immediately transfer to Central Juvenile Hall (also known as Eastlake Juvenile Hall) OR YOU CAN RELEASE HER AND NOT FOLLOW THROUGH. 3. Only medical staff can do the cavity search. **CDM 06-07/010.00 |
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The purpose of the OPERATIONAL LOG is to document incidents, actions, or events beyond what? |
The BEYOND THE NORMAL SCOPE of routine departmental operations. |
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What unit maintains the OPERATIONAL LOG, 24 hours a day? |
SHB-Media Section |
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The operational log (maintained by SHB/SIB) is used to keep WHO informed of events beyond the normal scope of routine operations? |
The Sheriff, Undersheriff, Asisstant Sheriffs, and Divison chiefs. **2020 FOD 86-011 |
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How does an OPERATIONAL LOG ENTRY get completed? |
The WC CALLS, SIB-Media Section, and reports the incident/event that occurred that is BEYOND THE NORMAL SCOPE OF ROUTINE OPERATIONS, and WRITES a detailed memo to the appropriate DIVISION HEADQUARTERS.
**FOD 86-11 |
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All PHYSICAL lineups conducted by the department or in department facilities, shall be conducted by who? |
MCJ Lineup Detail
** Investigators desiring a lineup should notify the men's central jail lineup detail as far in advance as possible and be prepared to furnish a complete description of the suspect.
**2020 MPP 5-03/065.00 |
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For EVERY child UNDER 12 years of age, and any person AT RISK under 21 years old, during Phase 1 of a critical missing person investigation, the WATCH COMMANDER SHALL complete what? To be attached where? |
The Watch Commander Checkoff List for Missing Children (SH-R-12B) which gets ATTACHED to the original Missing Person Report. **In addition, the handling deputy will also do his Missing Person Checkoff List (SH-R-12A) to also be attached to the original MP report. **2020 MPP 5-09/120.04 |
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If it becomes necessary to euthanize an INJURED animal (extended response time by animal control), authorization to shoot the animal MUST be obtained from who? |
The ON-SCENE supervisor.
** Then WC to make immediate verbal notification to on-call IAB
**2020 MPP 3-10/210.00 |
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An ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION must be completed within what time frame if the department intends to impose discipline or deny promotion of an employee? 3304 GC |
Within 1 year
**From the date the Department became aware of acts, omissions, or other misconduct. **2020 AIH pg. 2 |
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When consent is received to search a suspect's cell phone, can there be a delay of time (i.e. weeks or months) before the cell phone is actually searched? |
Yes
**But the courts recommend for any substantial delay, a search warrant should be obtained, but NOT required.
**2020 FOSS 20-14, U.S. v. Butler II
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****IF YOU ARE USING MY CRAM NOTE CARDS TO STUDY FOR A LASD SGT EXAM, REMEMBER THAT I CREATED THESE CARDS IN 2020. IF YOU ARE USING MY CARDS AFTER 2020, MAKE SURE YOU VERIFY THE ANSWERS IN POLICY UNDER THE SECTION(S) I NORMALLY PROVIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH CARD.**** |
WHERE THE **2020 REFERS TO THE YEAR CREATED.
FOR EXAMPLE: **2020 MPP 3-01/120.00
**I CREATED OVER 1300 CARDS, AND IF YOU COMMIT THEM TO MEMORY, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE TOP SCORES IN THE KNOWLEDGE PORTION.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAM. --HORNIG |
