LAPD's Handling of Immigration-Related Arrest Warrants

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Which federal agency is responsible for administering and enforcing federal civil and criminal immigration laws?

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US-ICE) (correct)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)

What is the LAPD's role in immigration enforcement based on existing Department policies and practices?

The LAPD solely enforces federal civil immigration violations

The LAPD enforces federal civil immigration violations

The LAPD arrests individuals for federal civil immigration violations

The LAPD does not arrest individuals for federal civil immigration violations (correct)

Which recent California legislation restricts local law enforcement agencies' participation in federal immigration enforcement?

Federal Immigration Control Act

California Immigration Enforcement Act

California Values Act (SB 54) (correct)

Los Angeles Immigration Restriction Law

Which law established restrictions and guidelines on how California law enforcement agencies may cooperate with federal immigration authorities or otherwise participate in actions related to immigration enforcement?

SB 54 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When did the new restrictions of the California Values Act become effective?

January 1, 2018 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the LAPD's policies and procedures regarding immigration enforcement?

They comply with all other federal, state, and local laws (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when an arrestee is booked in an LAPD facility, their fingerprints are transmitted to the FBI for what purpose?

To confirm the arrestee's identity and obtain their criminal history (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DHS's '287(g)' Program?

To delegate civil immigration enforcement responsibilities to local police agencies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Does the LAPD assist US-ICE with civil immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles?

No (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Sanctuary City' policies according to the LAPD?

Terms not used by the LAPD, but may refer to jurisdictions that do not fully cooperate with federal authorities in enforcing federal immigration law (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, does the LAPD notify US-ICE if a suspect or arrestee has an immigration related criminal arrest warrant?

Yes (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, can the LAPD detain an individual if there is reasonable suspicion that they illegally re-entered the U.S. with a prior aggravated felony conviction?

Yes, with approval by the Department ILO (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, does the LAPD allow US-ICE personnel to interview arrestees at LAPD jail facilities without the arrestee's consent?

No, the arrestee must consent in writing (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, does the LAPD maintain records of an individual's immigration status?

Only if necessary for specific purposes (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Special Order 40, can an officer arrest a person suspected of committing a crime under state, local, or federal law?

Yes, an officer can arrest a person suspected of committing a crime under state, local, or federal law. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Can the LAPD ask individuals for their place of birth?

No, the LAPD cannot ask individuals for their place of birth. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to state law, can the LAPD interview arrestees to determine their immigration status?

No, the LAPD cannot interview arrestees to determine their immigration status. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to federal law, are Department personnel restricted from sending or receiving information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual?

No, Department personnel are not restricted from sending or receiving information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the LAPD policy, can an officer stop, detain, or question a person based solely on their suspected immigration status?

No, officers are prohibited from doing so. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under federal immigration laws, is it a crime for someone who is undocumented to be in the United States?

Yes, but only if the person has previously been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Can an LAPD officer arrest someone who has an outstanding arrest warrant for violating a federal criminal immigration offense?

Yes, if the arrest warrant is issued by a federal judge. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under state and federal law, can an LAPD officer make a warrantless arrest of someone who is suspected of entering the U.S. improperly in violation of 8 U.S.C. S 1 325 (Improper Entry)?

No, LAPD officers can only make warrantless arrests if the crime occurred in their presence. (D) Signup and view all the answers