Consent Decree and Legal Terms Quiz

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According to the text, what is the purpose of Executive Directive No. 20 issued by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles?

To define terms used in the Department Manual
To revise policy prohibiting biased policing
To provide Constitutional Policing to all residents of the City
To reaffirm the City's commitment to remain a sanctuary for all persons (correct)

Which document guarantees equal protection to all individuals within the United States?

The Department Manual
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (correct)
Executive Directive No. 20
Special Order No. 40

When was the mandate to provide Constitutional Policing to all residents of the City first outlined?

March 21, 2017
November 5, 2019
November 27, 1974 (correct)
November 8, 2019

What is the purpose of the Department Manual?

To define terms used in the Department Manual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of Administrative Order No. 19?

Definitions of Terms Used in the Department Manual (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which document specifically states that no person in the United States shall be subjected to discrimination based on race, color, or national origin?

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Order mentioned in the text?

To revise policy prohibiting biased policing (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Consent Decree' refer to?

A binding agreement between the United States Department of Justice and the City of Los Angeles County (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Department Property' mean?

Any property controlled by the Los Angeles Police Department (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Extended Leave Officer' refer to?

An officer who has been absent from work for any reason, in excess of 365 calendar days (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Homeless Circumstance' mean?

An individual or family lacking fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Immigration Status' mean?

The basis for which a non-United States citizen is in the United States (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Juvenile' mean?

Any person under the age of eighteen years (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the term 'Permanent Employee' mean?

Any person employed by the Los Angeles Police Department who has completed entry-level employment probation (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Department Manual, what is considered discriminatory conduct?

Conduct based on an individual's actual or perceived race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, immigration or employment status, English language fluency or homeless circumstance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?

The Commanding Officer, Audit Division (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which sections of the Department Manual does this Order amend?

Sections 0/030 and Il345 (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Department Manual, when can officers initiate police action to discover the civil immigration status of any person?

Officers shall not initiate police action where the objective is to discover the civil immigration status of any person. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to comply with the policy prohibiting biased policing?

It is considered serious misconduct. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should employees report biased policing or any other violation of the policy to?

They should report it in accordance with established Department procedures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Adult' mean according to the Department Manual?

Any person eighteen years of age or older. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which activities are considered 'Police Work of Major Importance'?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Rank' refer to in the context of the text?

The civil service title of the classification held by an officer. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SVS' stand for in the context of the text?

Stolen Vehicle System (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Undercover Assignment'?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in 'Police Work of Major Importance'?

Investigating minor traffic collisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an 'Undercover Assignment'?

To gather evidence or intelligence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role that can be assigned in an 'Undercover Assignment'?

Uniformed officer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for maintaining anonymity in an 'Undercover Assignment'?

To protect the officer's identity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities would NOT be considered 'Police Work of Major Importance'?

Responding to a noise complaint (D) Signup and view all the answers