169 Questions
According to the text, why is it important for Department personnel to exercise good judgment and physical skill in handling a firearm?
To maintain public trust
What is the purpose of Special Order No. 1?
To establish specific policy on carrying/handling firearms while impaired off-duty
Who is responsible for reviewing this directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, when can sworn personnel carrying or handling firearms off-duty consume alcoholic beverages?
They cannot consume alcoholic beverages at all.
According to the text, when will sworn personnel be required to submit to testing for impairment?
Both A and B.
According to the text, what is considered a violation of the policy regarding alcohol impairment when carrying or handling firearms off-duty?
Having a blood alcohol content of 0.04 or above.
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 11?
To clarify Department policy between Department employees
What is the subject of Special Order No. 11?
Relationships between Department employees
Who is responsible for reviewing this directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, which of the following is considered a personal relationship for purposes of this Section?
A romantic relationship
According to the text, who is considered a superior for purposes of this Section?
An employee who has temporary or ongoing direct or indirect authority over a subordinate
According to the text, what is the potential consequence of a superior entering into a personal or business relationship with a subordinate?
All of the above
According to the text, what action should employees take if a situation arises that gives rise to a conflict between their professional responsibilities and their relationships with other employees?
Notify their commanding officer
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 2?
To provide reasonable accommodations for religious exemptions
What is the purpose of the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
To request a uniform and/or grooming standard exemption
Which department is responsible for reviewing and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy
According to the text, what is the basis for granting an exemption request for the Department's Uniform and/or Grooming Standards?
The employee's religious beliefs
According to the text, what type of beliefs are not considered religious beliefs for the purpose of exemption requests?
Personal preferences
According to the text, what should employees do if they change job assignments after being granted an exemption for the Department's Uniform and/or Grooming Standards?
Submit a new exemption request
According to the text, what should employees do while their exemption request is pending?
Comply with the Department's Uniform and Grooming Standards
According to the text, who has the final approval authority for the uniform and/or grooming standard exemption for civilian employees?
Personnel Division
According to the text, what is the deadline for notifying the employee of the approval or denial of the exemption request?
10 business days
According to the text, what should sworn employees do if their uniform and/or grooming standard exemption request is denied?
Submit an Employee's Report to the Employee Relations Group
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the requesting employee in regards to the uniform and/or grooming standard exemption?
To prove why the exemption is necessary
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 2?
To provide reasonable accommodations for religious exemptions
According to the text, what should employees do while their exemption request is pending?
Continue to adhere to the uniform and grooming standards
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the requesting employee in regards to the uniform and/or grooming standard exemption?
To adhere to the uniform and grooming standards
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
To request an exemption from the Department's Uniform and/or Grooming Standards based on religious beliefs
According to the text, what is the basis for granting an exemption request for the Department's Uniform and/or Grooming Standards?
A sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance
According to the text, what type of beliefs are not considered religious beliefs for the purpose of exemption requests?
All of the above
According to the text, when can sworn personnel carrying or handling firearms off-duty consume alcoholic beverages?
Never
According to the text, what is the process for requesting an exemption from the Department's uniform and grooming standards for religious reasons?
Submit a Los Angeles Police Department Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request (Uniform and Grooming Standards) Form through the employee's chain of command, to Training Bureau, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO), the Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy, and lastly to Personnel Division.
According to the text, what is the color requirement for items of dress that are exempted from the Department's uniform and grooming standards?
The color should closely resemble that of the employee's assigned uniform.
According to the text, what should employees do if their uniform or grooming standard exemption precludes them from donning their ballistic helmet or respirator mask?
They should remove/remedy the uniform and/or grooming standard without delay in order to don their ballistic helmet or respirator mask.
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the requesting employee in regards to the uniform and/or grooming standard exemption?
The requesting employee is responsible for proving why the exemption is necessary.
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 3?
To establish limitations on the use of pretextual stops
According to the text, what is the basis for community concerns regarding pretextual stops?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the Department's responsibility with respect to public safety?
To ensure public safety by proactive and vigilant enforcement efforts
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department Training Bulletins?
To review the most current information on contacts with the public
According to the text, what is the consequence of a failure to sufficiently articulate the information that caused the officer to make a pretext stop?
Progressive discipline, beginning with counseling and retraining
According to the text, when can officers extend the duration or expand the scope of a stop?
When they have reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal activity
According to the text, what should officers do during a stop to demonstrate Procedural Justice?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department's traffic enforcement and crime prevention strategies?
To increase safety and reduce the incidence and fear of crime
What is the Department's goal regarding disparities in treatment?
To eliminate any actual or perceived disparities in treatment
What is the definition of a pretextual or pretext stop?
A stop where officers use reasonable suspicion or probable cause of a minor traffic or code violation as a pretext to investigate another, more serious crime
What is the Department's policy regarding traffic or pedestrian stops made for the sole purpose of enforcing the Vehicle Code or other codes?
Officers should make stops for minor equipment violations or other infractions only when the officer believes that such a violation or infraction significantly interferes with public safety
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 3?
To address concerns about pretextual stops
What is the basis for community concerns regarding pretextual stops?
Arbitrary and capricious enforcement
According to the text, what is the Department's responsibility with respect to public safety?
To ensure public safety
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department Training Bulletins?
To provide officers with information about the Department's procedural justice initiatives
According to the text, what is the basis for community concerns regarding pretextual stops?
Generalized characteristics such as race, gender, age, or homeless circumstance
According to the text, when can officers extend the duration or expand the scope of a stop?
When they have reasonable suspicion or probable cause of criminal activity
What is the definition of a pretextual or pretext stop?
A stop conducted based on a traffic violation but with additional articulable information
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department's traffic enforcement and crime prevention strategies?
To increase safety and reduce the incidence and fear of crime
According to the text, what is the definition of a pretextual or pretext stop?
A stop where officers use a minor traffic or code violation as a pretext to investigate another, more serious crime
According to the text, what is the Department's policy regarding traffic or pedestrian stops made for the sole purpose of enforcing the Vehicle Code or other codes?
Officers should make stops for minor equipment violations or other infractions only when they believe that such a violation or infraction significantly interferes with public safety
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Department in regards to public safety?
The Department seeks to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities, and address crime while also facilitating trust and improving community relations
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 3?
To establish limitations on the use of pretextual stops
What is the basis for community concerns regarding pretextual stops?
The belief that such stops are arbitrary, capricious, and a reflection of an individual officer's bias(es)
What is the responsibility of the Department in regards to public safety?
To ensure public safety through proactive and vigilant enforcement efforts
According to the text, what type of crimes may justify a pretextual stop?
Crimes with potential for great bodily injury or death
According to the text, what factors should not be used as the sole basis for conducting a pretextual stop?
All of the above
According to the text, what should officers do during a stop if they want to extend the duration or expand the scope of the detention?
Have additional reasonable suspicion or probable cause
According to the text, what should officers do during a stop to demonstrate procedural justice, fairness, and impartiality?
Provide the detainee with information that caused the stop
What is the purpose of Department Manual Section 1/240.06?
To establish guidelines for conducting pretextual stops
What is the purpose of the Department's traffic enforcement and crime prevention strategies?
All of the above
What is the Department's goal regarding bias and disparities in treatment?
All of the above
What is the definition of a pretextual or pretext stop?
A stop made to investigate another, more serious crime that is unrelated to the initial violation
According to the text, what is the purpose of the 14-day review for the Use of Force Report?
To assess any deviations from policy in the Use of Force Report
According to the text, what is the classification of the Use of Force Report if it is found to be in policy?
In policy
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Use of Force Report?
To document the use of force by security guards
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing all uses of force and unintentional discharges involving private contract security?
The CO, CTSOB
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Contract Security Guard – Use of Force Report?
To review the legality and reasonableness of the involved contract security guard's actions
According to the text, who conducts the preliminary review of an incident involving the use of force or unintentional discharge?
The CO,SECSD
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Watch Commander in regards to an incident involving the use of force?
Notify the SECSD Command and the Contracts Security Unit
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 4?
To outline the procedures for investigating uses of force and unintentional discharges involving private contract security assigned to City facilities
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Security Services Division Use of Force Involving Private Contract Security Checklist, Form 01.67.14?
To activate the checklist
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Contract Security Guard - Use of Force Report, Form 01.67.15?
To activate the report
According to the text, what form should be completed if a preliminary determination is made that the use of force or unintentional discharge is non-criminal in nature?
Contract Security Guard —Use ofForce Report, Form 01.67.1S
What should the Area Watch Commander do if they respond to the scene of a use of force or unintentional discharge involving a contracted security officer at a City facility?
Document the incident in a Watch Commander's Daily Report
What should the SECSD watch commander do upon notification that a private contract security guard has been involved in a use of force or unintentional discharge?
Ensure an investigation is conducted
What should Area detectives do if a preliminary determination has been made that the use of force or unintentional discharge is criminal in nature?
Investigate the incident
According to the text, what should be done if there are more parties involved in the incident than there are fields on the form?
Print additional pages as needed
According to the text, what information should be provided for the involved contract security guard?
Name, Serial/Badge No., Contact information
According to the text, what should be done if photos or body-worn videos were taken of injuries to an involved party?
Check 'Yes' for 'Photos/Body-worn video taken of injuries'
According to the text, what should be done if a subject/suspect's impairment is determined during investigation?
Check 'Yes' for 'Subject/suspect's impairment determined during investigation'
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Contract Security Guard —Use of Force Report, Form 01.67.15?
To document all uses of force or unintentional discharges involving private contract security officers
According to the text, who is responsible for ensuring that a preliminary investigation is completed when a private contract security guard has been involved in a use of force or unintentional discharge at a City facility?
SECSD/Area field supervisor
According to the text, what should officers do upon arriving at a scene where a private contract security guard has been involved in a use of force or unintentional discharge at a City facility?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the SECSD/Area field supervisor when a preliminary determination is made that the use of force or unintentional discharge involving a private contract security guard is criminal in nature?
All of the above
Which section of the Department Manual has been established to handle Workplace Equity Complaints?
Section 3/814
Which department manual sections have been revised in relation to Workplace Equity Complaints?
Section 3/805.25, Section 3/818, and Section 3/814
Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
Which of the following actions is considered misconduct according to the Department Manual?
Neglect of duty
What is the difference between misconduct and inequitable conduct according to the text?
Misconduct is more severe than inequitable conduct
What is the purpose of Department Manual Section 3/818?
To provide procedures for non-disciplinary complaints
Which of the following is NOT considered inequitable conduct according to the text?
Complaints of Inequitable Conduct
According to the text, what is the purpose of a Workplace Equity-Only Complaint?
To address workplace conduct that would not constitute disciplinary misconduct
According to the text, who shall be named as the accused employee in Workplace Equity-Only Complaints?
The Department
According to the text, what should be done if a complaint against Department policy and procedure not specifically addressing an employee's actions is made?
Initiate the complaint on a Complaint Form
According to the text, when is an allegation considered to be 'clearly proven' as Demonstrably False?
When it is clearly proven that the allegation did not occur
According to the text, who is responsible for the initial classification of a Workplace Equity complaint?
The Workplace Investigation Section
According to the text, what criteria must be met for a complaint to be classified as Non-Disciplinary?
The complaint would not result in discipline against the employee
According to the text, what should be done if a MyVoiceLA report for a potential Workplace Equity violation is received and no Department complaint investigation exists?
A Department complaint should be initiated
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing all uses of force and unintentional discharges involving private contract security?
The Professional Standards Bureau
According to the text, what should be done if an audio or video recording conclusively shows that an employee did not commit the alleged misconduct or violate Department policy or procedures?
The employee(s) should be cleared of the alleged misconduct.
According to the text, when should an accused employee and witness officers not be interviewed regarding a demonstrably false allegation of misconduct?
When an audio or video recording clearly proves that the allegation is false.
According to the text, what should be done if the preliminary investigation reveals that the complaint does not involve a Department employee(s)?
The complaint should be dismissed.
According to the text, what should be done if a complaint is resolved through the Alternative Complaint Resolution (ACR) mediation process?
The complaint should be dismissed.
Which section of the Department Manual has been established to handle policies pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals?
Section 1/390.10
What is the purpose of Special Order No. 9?
To establish Department policy pertaining to LGBTQ+ individuals
Which department manual section has been revised to establish procedures that are mindful of the sensitivities of LGBTQ+ suspects or arrestees?
Section 4/217
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting an individual who is transgender, non-binary or gender diverse?
Transport them with individuals of the same self-identified gender
According to the text, how should officers deal with juveniles taken into custody?
Transport them in the presence of two or more officers
According to the text, what should officers do regarding the gender identification expressed by transgender individuals?
Respect their gender identification expressed by the individual
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting transgender individuals who have expressed a safety concern?
Transport them alone
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 1/390.10?
To outline procedures for searching transgender, non-binary or gender diverse arrestees
According to the text, when can an officer of either sex conduct a search of a transgender, non-binary or gender diverse arrestee?
When there is an immediate search for weapons, evidence, or in the interest of officer or public safety
According to the text, what items are classified as contraband and prohibited from the City Jail System?
Edibles, perishables, liquids in glass or plastic containers which do not seal tightly, and unlabeled medications
According to the text, what is the final authority to determine what items are classified as contraband?
The Commanding Officer, Custody Services Division
According to the text, what is the definition of transgender?
An individual whose gender identity and assigned sex at birth do not align.
According to the text, what is the definition of non-binary?
An individual whose gender identity falls outside the binary concepts of man/boy or woman/girl.
According to the text, what is the definition of LGBTQ+?
An acronym that collectively refers to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals.
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 9?
To establish Section 1/390.10 and revise Sections 4/217, 4/217.50, and 4/217.56 of the Department Manual.
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 9?
To establish Department policy pertaining to LGBTQ+ individuals
What has been revised in Department Manual Section 4/217.50?
Transportation of arrestees
What is the purpose of Department Manual Section 4/217, Searches of Suspects and Arrestees?
To establish procedures for searches of suspects and arrestees
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting an arrestee of a different gender identity?
Transport them with individuals of the gender they express to be safest for them
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting a transgender individual who has expressed a safety concern?
Transport them alone
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting non-binary or gender diverse individuals?
Transport them alone
According to the text, what should officers do when transporting juvenile subjects?
Transport them with at least two officers
According to the text, what is the purpose of Department Manual Section 4/217.56?
To establish guidelines for transportation and custody of juvenile females
According to the text, what is the definition of transgender?
An individual whose gender identity and assigned sex at birth do not align
According to the text, when should an arrestee be thoroughly searched?
When the rules of search and seizure permit
According to the text, what is the Department's commitment in regards to working with diverse communities?
To demonstrate equal enforcement of the law and service to the public
According to the text, when can an officer of either sex conduct a search of a transgender, non-binary or gender diverse arrestee?
When there is an immediate need to search for weapons or evidence
According to the text, what items are considered contraband and shall not be placed into the arrestee's personal property bag?
Edibles, perishables, liquids in glass or plastic containers which do not seal tightly, and unlabeled medications
According to the text, what is the final authority to determine what items are classified as contraband?
The Commanding Officer, Custody Services Division
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 4/217.56?
To provide exceptions for transporting juvenile arrestees
According to the text, what is the purpose of the NCUOF Report?
To document a Level II investigation
According to the text, what is the criteria for a Level I incident?
Unauthorized force is alleged
According to the text, when should witness statements be verified?
After conducting a Level II investigation
According to the text, what should be done if there are discrepancies between witness statements?
Report them as a Level I Incident
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 10?
To revise Department policy pertaining to non-categorical use of force incidents
What is the purpose of the revised Non-Categorical Use of Force Report?
To incorporate a "K-9 Bite/Contact" checkbox under the "Type of Force Used" header
According to the text, what is the safety priority in K-9 deployments?
The safety of everyone involved
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 5?
To establish guidelines for transporting transgender individuals
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 7?
To address community concerns regarding pretextual stops
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 10?
To outline the responsibility of the Department in regards to public safety
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 12?
To revise Department Manual Section 4/217.50
According to the text, who is responsible for the investigation of all Categorical Use of Force (CUOF) incidents?
Force Investigation Division (FID)
According to the text, what is the definition of a Non-Categorical Use of Force (NCUOF) incident?
An incident in which any on-duty or off-duty Department employee uses physical force to defend themselves or others
According to the text, when is a K-9 bite or contact considered a reportable use of force?
When the K-9 bite or contact occurs during an active search/tactical deployment
According to the text, who should be contacted for advice regarding the reportability or categorization of a use of force?
Force Investigation Division (FID)
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 10?
To revise Department policy pertaining to non-categorical use of force incidents
What is the purpose of the revised Non-Categorical Use of Force Report?
To incorporate a 'K-9 Bite/Contact' checkbox under the 'Type of Force Used' header
According to the text, what is the safety priority in K-9 deployments?
The safety of everyone involved
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 4/217.56?
To outline procedures for conducting searches of suspects and arrestees
According to the text, when can an officer of either sex conduct a search of a transgender, non-binary or gender diverse arrestee?
During any search incident to arrest
According to the text, what is the purpose of the revised Non-Categorical Use of Force Report?
To establish protocols for reporting use of force incidents
According to the text, what should officers do regarding the gender identification expressed by transgender individuals?
Respect the gender identification and use appropriate pronouns and names
Which division is responsible for the investigation of all Categorical Use of Force (CUOF) incidents?
Force Investigation Division (FID)
How is a Non-Categorical Use of Force (NCUOF) incident defined?
All of the above
When is a K-9 bite or contact considered a reportable use of force?
When the K-9 bite or contact occurs during a search/tactical deployment
What is the policy of the Department regarding the use of force?
Personnel may use only that force which is objectively reasonable
According to the text, what is the purpose of the NCUOF Report?
To document Level I incidents involving unauthorized force
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 2?
To establish uniform and grooming standards
According to the text, what is the difference between misconduct and inequitable conduct?
Misconduct refers to criminal behavior, while inequitable conduct refers to violations of department policies
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Department in regards to public safety?
To ensure the safety of the community
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