LAPD's Place of Birth Policy Quiz

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According to the text, can the LAPD arrest individuals for federal civil immigration violations?

Yes

Only with permission from federal immigration authorities

Only with a warrant

No (correct)

According to the text, can an LAPD officer stop a person to determine their immigration status?

Yes, if the person is suspected of a crime

Yes, if they have reasonable suspicion of an immigration violation

Only if they have a warrant

No (correct)

According to the text, are there any federal immigration-related laws that make it a crime for someone who is undocumented to be in the United States?

Yes, but only if they have committed a federal crime

No, immigration status violations are always civil in nature

Yes, entering the US improperly is always considered a federal crime (correct)

Yes, but only if they have previously been denied admission or removed from the US

According to the text, which agency is responsible for enforcing state and local criminal laws within the jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Police Department Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many officers and civilian professionals are dedicated to protecting Los Angeles' residents?

Nearly 10,000 officers and 3,000 civilian professionals Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, is the LAPD responsible for enforcing federal civil immigration laws?

No, the LAPD does not have the authority to enforce federal civil immigration laws. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when does the LAPD ask for and record an individual's place of birth?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, are LAPD employees generally aware of a person's immigration status?

No, LAPD employees are generally unaware of a person's immigration status Signup and view all the answers

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

No, the LAPD does not maintain records of an individual's citizenship or immigration status Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, can an LAPD officer make a warrantless arrest of someone suspected of entering the U.S. improperly in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1325 (Improper Entry)?

No, a police officer must witness the improper entry in order to make a warrantless arrest. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, can an LAPD officer temporarily detain someone who was previously deported and re-entered the U.S. in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326 (Illegal Re-Entry)?

Yes, only if the prior felony conviction is considered a 'serious or violent felony' under state law. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, does Special Order 40 limit an officer's ability to arrest a person suspected of committing a crime under state, local, or federal law?

No, Special Order 40 does not restrict officers from lawfully stopping, detaining, questioning, or arresting individuals for committing a local, state, or federal crime. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is an 'Immigration Detainer Request'?

A form that asks a local agency to voluntarily hold an arrestee in jail for an additional 48 hours after the arrestee would otherwise be released Signup and view all the answers

Does the LAPD extend an arrestee's time in jail based solely on an Immigration Detainer Request?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the '287(g)' Program?

A program that allows US-ICE to delegate its authority to local police agencies for civil immigration enforcement responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the LAPD's stance on participating in joint task force operations involving US-ICE or US-CBP?

The LAPD personnel are allowed to participate in joint task force operations involving US-ICE or US-CBP as long as civil immigration enforcement is not involved. Signup and view all the answers

Does the LAPD have any policies related to being a 'Sanctuary City'?

The LAPD has policies and procedures related to being a 'Sanctuary City', but they are not defined under federal, state, or local law. Signup and view all the answers

What is Executive Directive No. 20?

Executive Directive No. 20 is a mayoral order issued on March 21, 2017 setting forth the Mayor's commitment to immigrants in Los Angeles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the California Values Act (SB 54)?

The California Values Act is a state law that established restrictions and guidelines on how California law enforcement agencies may cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Do the LAPD's policies and procedures regarding immigration enforcement comply with the California Values Act?

Yes, the LAPD's policies and procedures fully comply with the California Values Act. Signup and view all the answers