Legal Terms and Government Agencies Quiz

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According to the text, what is the purpose of Executive Directive No. 20 issued by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles?

To revise policy prohibiting biased policing
To define the terms used in the Department Manual
To provide Constitutional Policing to all residents of the City
To reaffirm the City's commitment to remain a sanctuary for all persons (correct)

What was first outlined in Special Order No. 40?

The Department's commitment to remain a sanctuary for all persons
The Department's mandate to provide Constitutional Policing to all residents of the City (correct)
The Department's commitment to providing unbiased Constitutional Policing
The Department's commitment to revise policy prohibiting biased policing

According to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, what is prohibited?

Exclusion of individuals based on race, color, or national origin
Denial of benefits to individuals based on race, color, or national origin
Discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance based on race, color, or national origin
All of the above (correct)

Which term refers to the situation where a person may be perceived as not having gainful employment?

Employment Status (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Department Property' mean?

City-owned property controlled by the Department (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Immigration Status' refer to?

Basis for which a non-United States citizen is in the United States (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Permanent Employee' mean?

Any person employed by the Department who has completed entry-level employment probation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities are considered part of 'Police Work of Major Importance'?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Rank' refer to in the context of police work?

The officer's civil service title (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an 'Undercover Assignment' in police work?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Department Manual, what is considered discriminatory conduct?

Conduct based on an individual's actual or perceived race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, immigration or employment status, English language fluency or homeless circumstance. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?

The Commanding Officer, Audit Division. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Conduct Evaluation Process?

To determine if the employee engaged in any activity that would legally preclude him or her from holding the position of peace officer in the State of California. (D) Signup and view all the answers