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 reaffirm the City's commitment to remain a sanctuary for all persons

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

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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

November 27, 1974

What is the purpose of the Department Manual?

To define terms used in the Department Manual

What is the subject of Administrative Order No. 19?

Definitions of Terms Used in the Department Manual

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

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

To revise policy prohibiting biased policing

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

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

Any property controlled by the Los Angeles Police Department

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

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

An individual or family lacking fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

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

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

Any person under the age of eighteen years

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

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.

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

The Commanding Officer, Audit Division

Which sections of the Department Manual does this Order amend?

Sections 0/030 and Il345

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.

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

It is considered serious misconduct.

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

They should report it in accordance with established Department procedures.

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

Any person eighteen years of age or older.

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

All of the above.

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

The civil service title of the classification held by an officer.

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

Stolen Vehicle System

What is an 'Undercover Assignment'?

All of the above.

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

Investigating minor traffic collisions

What is the purpose of an 'Undercover Assignment'?

To gather evidence or intelligence.

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

Uniformed officer

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

To protect the officer's identity.

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

Responding to a noise complaint

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