127 Questions
According to the text, what should be done if a threat is made against a City of LA official?
Notify MCD (CCS)
What should be done if a report of a stolen vehicle has been assigned a DR and other reports of related incidents are made?
Each related incident report must bear the DR of the original report
According to the text, when is a crime report required to be completed?
When there is reasonable cause to believe a felony has occurred
What is the purpose of the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00?
To provide comprehensive instructions for report writing
Where can the revised Form 18.30.00 be found?
In LAPD E-Forms on the Department's Local Area Network (LAN)
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)
According to the text, when should a female police officer conduct an interview with a female under 18 regarding a sex matter?
Whenever possible
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
Another adult female
According to the text, who should be notified in case of a bomb threat at a school?
SID, MCD, and DSVD
According to the text, when should the Investigative Action/Statement Form be utilized?
Only when a more detailed statement is sought
What is the purpose of a courtesy report?
To document crimes when exigent circumstances exist
When should a crime report be completed?
All of the above
What must be typed or written in uppercase block letters and underlined in the report narrative?
B. Source of Activity
When should officers document their specific knowledge of all elements of the crime for which a suspect has been arrested?
During the investigation section
Which section of the report narrative should be used to document events from the time of arrest to the booking process?
D. 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?
H. Evidence
What should be documented under the heading 'F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging' if no photos, recordings, videos, DICV, or digital imaging were taken?
The reason why no photos, recordings, videos, DICV or digital imaging were taken
Under which heading should any other pertinent information that has not been previously documented be included?
J. Additional
Which heading should be included when documenting any property stolen, lost, recovered, or damaged as a result of the incident being reported?
L. Property Stolen/Lost/Recovered/Damaged
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.
What is the maximum value of property for which a BTTFV or Plain Theft report can be taken telephonically?
$3,000
Under what circumstances 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.
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.
Which heading must be included when documenting any injuries sustained during the incident being reported?
E. Injury/Medical Treatment
Where can the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00 be found?
A. Additional Person(s) Involved
When should a crime report be completed?
C. Investigation
What must be typed or written in uppercase block letters and underlined in the report narrative?
C. Investigation
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
When a felony is believed to have occurred
What heading should be included when documenting any property stolen, lost, recovered, or damaged as a result of the incident being reported?
Property
According to the text, where can the revised Form 18.30.00 be found?
In LAPD E-Forms on the Department's Local Area Network (LAN)
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
According to the text, when should a female police officer conduct an interview with a female under 18 regarding a sex matter?
When it is necessary
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
Another female police officer
According to the text, who should be notified in case of a bomb threat at a school?
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Which heading should be included when documenting any photos, recordings, videos, DICV, and digital imaging taken at the scene?
F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging
When should a Traffic Collision Report (CHP 555) be completed?
When a traffic collision occurs
What should be documented under the heading 'M. Court Information'?
Information about the court proceedings
When should a Report Unit be requested for report calls?
When property is stolen as a result of a traffic collision
According to the text, what should be done if a threat is made against a State official?
Notify the MCD, record the date, time, and name of person notified in report, and report to the Executive Protection Bureau, State Police
When should a report of any type be assigned a DR number?
When multiple incident numbers have been created for the same call
Where should the location be obtained for incidents involving stolen/lost vehicle/boat or license plate?
VIPU
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
When a felony has been committed
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the vehicle is worth less than $950
According to the text, when should officers document their specific knowledge of all elements of the crime for which a suspect has been arrested?
When the suspect is a first-time offender
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
A female officer
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, except for rented vehicles.
According to the text, when is a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report 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 crime report be completed?
When a crime has occurred and it is not directly related to a labor dispute and has no racial, ethnic, or religious connections, and it is a misdemeanor offense reportable on an IR.
According to the text, when should officers document their specific knowledge of all elements of the crime for which a suspect has been arrested?
When the suspect is apprehended and it is a major crime, and there are no immediate MT requirements, and officers have compared notes to ensure all facts have been gathered.
Which unit should be notified if there is a threat against a City of LA official?
MCD (CCS)
What should be done if a report of a stolen vehicle has been assigned a DR and other reports of related incidents are made?
Each Vice or Narcotics Investigation requires a separate Vice or Narcotics DR
Where should the location be obtained for incidents involving stolen/lost vehicle/boat or license plate?
VIPU
Which heading must be included when documenting any injuries sustained resulting from an arrest or use of force?
H. Evidence
What should be documented under the heading 'H. Evidence'?
Chain of custody of any evidence recovered
What should be documented under the heading 'M. Court Information'?
Court information related to the arrestee
What should be documented under the heading 'J. Additional'?
Any other pertinent information
Which heading must be included when documenting all elements of the crime or incident?
C. Investigation.
When should officers document their specific knowledge of all elements of the crime for which a suspect has been arrested?
During the investigation
What must be chronologically documented in the arrest section of the report?
The Miranda Admonition and any subsequent responses
When is it not necessary to include headings or narrative in a report?
When it qualifies as a ShortForm investigation
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
LAUSD
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
Another adult female
According to the text, when should a female police officer conduct an interview with a female under 18 regarding a sex matter?
When practicable
According to the text, what should be done if a threat is made against a City of LA official?
Notify the Department Command Post and RACR
According to the text, when is a crime report required to be completed?
When there is reasonable cause to believe a felony has occurred
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When there is complete information pertaining to each element of the crime
According to the text, what is the purpose of the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00?
To provide comprehensive instructions for report writing
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
When a felony has been or is believed to have been committed
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
Only when the vehicle was stolen within the City of LA
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
The investigating officer
According to the text, where can the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00 be found?
On the LAPD website
According to the text, when should a stolen vehicle report NOT be taken telephonically?
When the stolen vehicle is a rented vehicle
According to the text, when can a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report be taken telephonically?
When the property is less than $3,000
According to the text, when should a Battery report be taken?
When not likely to recur and no immediate MT required
According to the text, when should an officer transport a suspect to a victim or witness for identification?
All of the above
Which unit should be notified if there is a threat against a State official?
Executive Protection Bureau, State Police
When should a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the incident involves a stolen vehicle
Where should the location be obtained for incidents involving stolen/lost vehicle/boat or license plate?
VIPU
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 can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the stolen vehicle is valued at less than $5,000
According to the text, where can the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00 be found?
LAPD E-Forms on the Department's Local Area Network (LAN)
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
According to the text, when can a stolen vehicle report be taken telephonically?
When the value of the stolen vehicle is less than $10,000
According to the text, when should a female police officer conduct an interview with a female under 18 regarding a sex matter?
When it is practical
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
Another adult female
Under which heading should the actions, demeanor, and statements of all involved participants be clearly articulated?
C. Investigation
When should the Miranda Admonition and any subsequent responses be documented?
Under the 'D. Arrest' heading
When is it necessary to document the reason for not including any pertinent information under a particular heading?
When documenting under the 'A. Additional Person(s) Involved' heading
What should be documented under the 'E. Injury/Medical Treatment' heading?
Injuries sustained during the incident being reported
According to the text, when is a stolen vehicle report NOT taken telephonically?
When the stolen vehicle is a rented vehicle
According to the text, when should an officer transport a suspect to a victim or witness for identification?
When the victim or witness is unable to identify the suspect
According to the text, what should be done if a report of a stolen vehicle has been assigned a DR and other reports of related incidents are made?
The report must be delivered without delay to the approving supervisor
According to the text, who should be present when clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
The primary investigating officer
According to the text, which of the following conditions must exist in order for a courtesy report to be taken?
The Person Reporting is an LA City resident and there are exigent circumstances
According to the text, when should the Miranda Admonition and any response be documented in a report?
When the suspect has been advised of his/her Miranda Rights
According to the text, when should the Investigative Action/Statement Form be utilized?
Only when a more detailed statement is sought
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
All of the above
Which heading should be included when documenting any injuries sustained resulting from an arrest or use of force?
D. F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging
When should a crime report be completed?
B. After the investigation is complete
What heading should be included when documenting any property stolen, lost, recovered, or damaged as a result of the incident being reported?
D. L. Property Stolen/Lost/Recovered/Damaged
What should be documented under the heading 'F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging' if no photos, recordings, videos, DICV, or digital imaging were taken?
B. 'No photos, recordings, videos, DICV, or digital imaging taken'
According to the text, what form has been revised?
Form 18.30.00 - REVISED
According to the text, what must be completed when there is reasonable cause to believe a felony has occurred?
Appropriate reports
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 should be included when documenting a stolen or lost vehicle report?
B. Stolen/Lost vehicle/boat or license plate
According to the text, when should a burglary report require a separate DR?
D. Each burglary requires a separate DR
Where should the incident number be entered in the report?
A. Upper right-hand corner of the IR
According to the text, who is responsible for conducting the initial investigation of crimes occurring on LAUSD property?
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
According to the text, when should a crime report be completed?
For all crimes, regardless of severity
According to the text, who should conduct the interview of a female under 18 on a sex matter?
Female police officer
According to the text, when should another adult female be present if clothes are removed from a female injury victim?
Always
Which one of these is NOT a requirement when writing report narratives?
Type in uppercase block letters
When should officers document their specific knowledge of all elements of the crime for which a suspect has been arrested?
At the time of arrest
Under which heading should the elements of the crime or incident be thoroughly described?
Investigation
Which heading may be omitted if not applicable to the type of investigation being documented?
Additional Person(s) Involved
Which heading should be included when documenting any injuries sustained during the incident?
F. G. Photos, Recordings, Videos, DICV and Digital Imaging
When should the 'Collision Summary' section of the Traffic Collision Report be included in the report narrative?
When a Traffic Collision Report has been completed
What information should be documented under the heading 'Court Information'?
Information about the court proceedings
Which heading should be included when documenting the chain of custody of evidence recovered?
H. Evidence
According to the text, when should a courtesy report be taken?
When the person reporting is an LA City resident
According to the text, when should the Miranda Admonition and any response be documented?
When the suspect has been advised of his/her Miranda Rights
According to the text, when should the Investigative Action/Statement Form be utilized?
When the officer's statement is a detailed description of the officer's actions and observations
According to the text, when should the Investigative Action/Statement Form not be included as a page of the original report?
When the suspect makes spontaneous statements
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 is a Grand Theft-Pickpocket report 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 female police officer conduct an interview with a female under 18 regarding a sex matter?
Always
According to the text, where can the revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00 be found?
The revised General Reporting Instructions - Field Notebook Divider, Form 18.30.00 can be found at the station where the report was taken
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