60 Questions
Which of the following is a requirement when typing report narratives?
Use single line-spacing.
What should be done if no pertinent information exists for a particular heading in the report?
Document the reason.
Which section of the report should be used to describe all elements of the crime or incident?
Investigation.
Which headings may be omitted if not applicable to the type of investigation being documented?
Additional Person(s) Involved and Arrest.
Which heading must be included when documenting any pre-existing injuries, injuries sustained during the incident, and any injuries sustained resulting from an arrest or use of force?
Evidence
If medical information release forms are signed, where should the information be documented?
Additional
What should be included in the 'Canvassing' section of the report?
Efforts to canvass the area for witnesses
When is it necessary to include the 'Collision Summary' section in the report?
When completing a Traffic Collision Report
According to the text, when should the Miranda Admonition and any response to the Admonition be documented in a report?
Only when the suspect has been advised of his/her Miranda Rights
What is the purpose of a courtesy report?
To be taken when the Person Reporting is an LA City resident
When is a crime report required to be completed?
When a felony has been or is believed to have been committed
According to the text, when should the Investigative Action/Statement Form be utilized to document statements obtained?
When a more detailed statement is sought
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD)
What must an officer do before conducting a field show-up?
Inform the victim or witness of the purpose of the show-up
According to the text, who should conduct the interview of a female under 18 on a sex matter?
A female police officer
What should an officer do if there are injuries that should be photographed in a reported battery case?
Issue a Victim's Memo and advise the victim to contact Photo Section, SID, to make an Appointment
According to the text, when is a crime report not required?
When an officer acting as a decoy is the victim of a theft and the suspect is arrested.
According to the text, when must appropriate reports be completed?
When there is reasonable cause to believe a felony has occurred, regardless of whether complete information pertaining to each element of the crime is initially available.
According to the text, where is the revised Form 18.30.00 available?
LAPD E-Forms on the Department's Local Area Network (LAN)
According to the text, who will review the directive and determine whether an audit or inspection will be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Internal Audits and Inspections Division
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the PR is the Registered Owner or lessee and the reporting officer has verified registration, ownership, and ID of PR through DMV files.
According to the text, when can a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report be taken telephonically?
When the suspect is not at the scene, there is no possibility of locating the suspect by a limited follow-up investigation by field personnel, AND the property is less than $3,000.
According to the text, when should a Report Unit be requested for report calls?
When practical for report calls at contract hospitals, and for ADW or 211 report calls after determination that a report only is required and a Report Unit is available.
According to the text, when should a Robbery report be delivered without delay to the approving supervisor?
When the report is completed and ready for approval.
According to the text, what should be done if there is a threat against a City of LA official?
Notify MCD (CCS)
According to the text, what should be done if there is a threat against a State official?
Notify the Executive Protection Bureau, State Police
According to the text, what should be done if multiple incident numbers have been created for the same call?
Enter the primary incident number to which all reports can be tied
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a burglary report?
Each burglary requires a separate DR
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a Vice or Narcotics Investigation report?
Each Vice or Narcotics Investigation requires a separate DR
According to the text, when should a Missing Person FU, Arrest, or Property Report bear the Missing Person DR number?
Only a related Missing Person FU, Arrest, or Property Report must bear the Missing Person DR
Which of the following is a requirement when typing report narratives?
Include all relevant facts in chronological order
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a burglary report?
When there are multiple incidents
What should be done if no pertinent information exists for a particular heading in the report?
Document the reason
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the vehicle is valued under $500
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD)
According to the text, when should a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report be taken telephonically?
When the victim is unable to come to the police station
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a Vice or Narcotics Investigation report?
When the investigation involves a confidential informant
According to the text, when should a Robbery report be delivered without delay to the approving supervisor?
When a weapon was used in the commission of the crime
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a Vice or Narcotics Investigation report?
When the investigation involves a confidential informant
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a burglary report?
When the suspect is known
According to the text, when should the Miranda Admonition and any response to the Admonition be documented in a report?
Only when the suspect is arrested
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the vehicle is not recovered within 24 hours
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
When there is reasonable cause to believe a felony has occurred
According to the text, when should a crime report not be required?
When an officer acting as a decoy is the victim of a theft and the suspect is arrested
According to the text, when should a report narrative be written in the first person?
All the time
According to the text, where is the revised Form 18.30.00 available?
LAPD E-Forms on the Department's Local Area Network (LAN)
Which heading must be included when documenting any pre-existing injuries, injuries sustained during the incident, and any injuries sustained resulting from an arrest or use of force?
H. Evidence
What should an officer do if there are injuries that should be photographed in a reported battery case?
Document the injuries under the 'F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging' heading
If medical information release forms are signed, where should the information be documented?
Under the 'J. Additional' heading
What should be included in the 'Canvassing' section of the report?
Efforts to canvass the area for witnesses
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a burglary report?
When there are multiple incidents of burglary
According to the text, when should a Missing Person FU, Arrest, or Property Report bear the Missing Person DR number?
When the missing person is under 18 years old
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
Local law enforcement agencies
When is a crime report required to be completed?
For all crimes, regardless of severity
According to the text, when should a Report Unit be requested for report calls?
When the incident is related to organized crime
What must an officer do before conducting a field show-up?
Have probable cause to believe the suspect committed the crime
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the PR is the Registered Owner or lessee and the reporting officer has verified registration, ownership, and ID of PR through DMV files.
According to the text, when can a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report be taken telephonically?
When the suspect is not at the scene, there is no possibility of locating the suspect by a limited follow-up investigation by field personnel, AND the property is less than $3,000.
According to the text, when should a separate DR number be assigned to a burglary report?
Within two hours of determining that a Missing/Found Persons Investigation Report will be completed for any missing person (e.g., juvenile or adult).
According to the text, when should a Report Unit be requested for report calls?
When practical for report calls at contract hospitals, and for ADW or 211 report calls after determination that a report only is required and a Report Unit is available.
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