Disaster Scene Command Post Closures and Media Access Quiz

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According to the text, what is the Los Angeles Police Department's commitment to leadership?

To be a leader in law enforcement (correct)

To ensure that our co-workers have the highest respect for the department

To be a follower in law enforcement

To support the letter and the spirit of the law

What is the Los Angeles Police Department's standard when it comes to integrity?

Integrity is the department's standard (correct)

Integrity is a challenge for the department

Integrity is only important for high-ranking officers

Integrity is not important to the department

How does the Los Angeles Police Department treat people?

With fairness and dignity

With concern and empathy (correct)

With authority and discretion

With disrespect and disregard

What does the Los Angeles Police Department strive for in their work?

Continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Media Information section in the text?

To assist the media in getting timely news information Signup and view all the answers

Which type of camera system makes it easier for the aircrew to detect individuals on the ground due to the heat signature of their bodies?

FLIR Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Nightsun in relation to the FLIR or Video Camera System?

It is a searchlight assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) on board the helicopter?

Observer or spotter Signup and view all the answers

What does LOJACK do on board most ASD patrol aircraft?

Searches for signals from stolen vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Moving Map on board the aircraft?

Assists in navigation Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mission Statement Preamble, what is the vision of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To achieve a City free from crime and public disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To serve the community while protecting the rights of all persons Signup and view all the answers

According to the Core Values, what is the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To Protect and to Serve Signup and view all the answers

According to the Core Values, what is the importance of people in the communities to the Los Angeles Police Department?

To serve the community while protecting the rights of all persons Signup and view all the answers

According to the Core Values, what should be the behavior of the Los Angeles Police Department in using their power and authority?

To exercise integrity in the use of power and authority Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for selecting the news media viewing area for an event?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what areas are media and/or camera crews prohibited from accompanying officers into?

Any area with a reasonable expectation of privacy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for obtaining consent from a person being taped or to enter a non-public area?

The media and/or camera crew Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should authorized Department personnel not grant media and/or camera crews during the course of a ride-along?

Special treatment or access Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must media and/or camera crews have prior consent from before attending a ride-along?

The Media Relations Section Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of closing incident/crime scenes and command posts to the media?

To protect the integrity of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an assembly be declared unlawful and participants, including members of the news media, be ordered to disperse?

When the assembly becomes unlawful Signup and view all the answers

What does the Los Angeles Police Department recognize regarding the news media's right to cover events that may result in the declaration of an unlawful assembly?

The news media has the right to cover events without interfering with police operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the LAPD's primary obligation when developing an operations plan for an event involving a public assembly?

To maintain public safety and order Signup and view all the answers

What decision remains with the individual news reporter when covering a public event?

The decision to assume the risk of danger Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information should be provided upon request for an arrest report?

The suspect's physical description and age Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following information about a crime scene should not be disclosed to the general public and/or the news media?

Information regarding any 5150 WIC action Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers avoid doing when asked for information regarding a police matter?

Representing their own opinions as facts Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers do when an event being investigated stimulates general community interest?

Notify the media about the event Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of information about a suspect should not be released prior to arrest, unless it aids in the investigation, apprehension, or public warning?

The suspect's identity or any personal information Signup and view all the answers