Media Relations Handbook

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According to the Mission Statement, what is the vision of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To enhance public safety while working with diverse communities

To reduce the incidence and fear of crime

To achieve a City free from crime and public disorder (correct)

To protect the rights of all persons

According to the Mission Statement, what is the mission of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To achieve a City free from crime and public disorder

To enhance public safety while working with diverse communities (correct)

To protect the rights of all persons

To reduce the incidence and fear of crime

Which core value of the Los Angeles Police Department emphasizes the importance of enhancing public safety and reducing the fear and incidence of crime?

Dedication to integrity

Reverence for the law

Service to our communities (correct)

Commitment to diversity

According to the Mission Statement, what is the guiding philosophy of the Los Angeles Police Department?

Vision, Mission, and Core Values Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mission Statement, what is the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department?

To protect and to serve Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of closing incident/crime scenes and command posts to the media?

To protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure a safe response Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an assembly be declared unlawful and all persons present, including members of the news media, be lawfully ordered to disperse?

When the assembly becomes unlawful Signup and view all the answers

What is the LAPD's primary obligation when developing an operations plan for an event involving a public assembly?

Maintain public safety and order Signup and view all the answers

What does the LAPD recognize as the news media's right during an event that may result in the declaration of an unlawful assembly and order to disperse?

The right to cover events without interfering with police operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the LAPD's obligation at demonstrations involving large numbers of people?

To protect individual's First Amendment rights, maintain order, and protect lives and property Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for selecting the news media viewing area?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what areas are media and/or camera crews prohibited from accompanying officers into?

Private areas Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for obtaining authorization from a person being taped or to enter a non-public area?

The media and/or camera crew Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should authorized Department personnel not allow media and/or camera crews to do during a ride-along?

Disrupt their duties Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must media and/or camera crews do before attending a ride-along?

Sign a waiver releasing the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD from liability Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the dual-sensor camera system is a heat-sensitive imaging system?

FLIR Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Video Downlink in the dual-sensor camera system?

To videotape activity unfolding on the terrain beneath the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the TFO in the helicopter?

Observer or spotter who supports ground-based officers during police incidents Signup and view all the answers

What does LOJACK do in the ASD patrol aircraft?

Actively searches for signals produced by stolen vehicles equipped with LOJACK transmitters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Limited Access?

Allows access to a closed area according to the criteria established by an Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the Los Angeles Police Department's commitment to leadership?

To be a leader in Law Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the Los Angeles Police Department's standard when it comes to integrity?

Integrity is the standard for the Los Angeles Police Department Signup and view all the answers

How does the Los Angeles Police Department treat people?

The Los Angeles Police Department treats all people with respect and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What does the Los Angeles Police Department strive for in their work?

The Los Angeles Police Department aims for continuous improvement in their work Signup and view all the answers

What does the Los Angeles Police Department consider their most important resource?

The Los Angeles Police Department considers their people their most important resource Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information about an arrestee must be provided upon request?

Arrestee's full name, physical description, age, sex, and descent Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information about a victim may be withheld at their request or at the request of their parent(s) or guardian?

The name of a victim of any crime defined by certain sections of the Penal Code Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information about a suspect may be released prior to arrest?

Identity of suspect prior to arrest if it aids in investigation, assists in apprehension, or warns the public of danger Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information may not be disclosed to the general public and/or the news media regarding a 72-hour hold?

Information regarding any 5150 WIC action Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the guidelines for the media at a crime scene?

Do not prevent the taking of pictures or interviews of person(s) in public places Signup and view all the answers