BANK WITH 250 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ LASD SERGEANT TEST 2025/
LA SHERIFF DEPARTMENT SERGEANT EXAM (NEW
Members shall not consume intoxicating liquor while on premises occupied by a
unit of the department whether on or off duty members found intoxicated in a
public place shall be - ANSWER-subject to immediate relief of duty pending an
investigation
Once a test of an employee that is believed to be under the influence has been
approved by the unit commander what procedures follow the authorization -
ANSWER-IAB contact, employee relieved pending investigation, investigator
orders employee to provide test sample
Once a samble is obtained from an employee how is it processed? - ANSWER-the
sample shall be delivered to SSB for analysis
smoking is prohibited in - ANSWER-all portions of county owned facilities, all
portions of facilities leased by or from the county not open to the sky, all county
vehicles.
unreasonable unnecessary oppressive or humiliating expectations or demands of
trainees junior or new personnel by t.o. or tenured personnel is the definition of -
ANSWER-hazing
Allegations of hazing shall be investigated in the same manner as allegations of -
ANSWER-discrimination
FOD 00-09 A highest risk warrant operation requires who to be the incident
commander? - ANSWER-lieutenant or higher
,No other person may accompany the attorney or police officer without the
approval of whom? - ANSWER-The Watch Commander. 5-03/060.05
FOD 00-09 If an out of county warrant is going to be served who should be
notified? - ANSWER-Area Commander
FOD 93-07 At a 187bscen an angry mob gathers. Can you move the body? -
ANSWER-Yes, under exigent
FOD 04-04 Who may sign off on a SCAR report so that there is no need to respond
for an investigation? - ANSWER-Watch Commander
FOD 99-8 Can an inmate bail out if his lives can results have not returned to prove
his identity? - ANSWER-Yes after 4 hours
FOD 01-16 At the scene of a homicide can you transport witnesses to the station? -
ANSWER-Yes with a consent form signed by witness
FOD 02-01 LAPD Narco request our assistance to check for a narco suspect, what
do you do as a watch commander? - ANSWER-Check to make sure their tactical
plan is ok before allowing our personnel to assist
FOD 02-01 An outside agency contacts us and asks our personnel to make a cool
stop, can our deputy personnel assist them? - ANSWER-yes if they have PC to
make the stop
FOD 99-01 CHP arrives at WHD station jail to book and they are full, can WHD
refuse to accept? - ANSWER-Yes but must advise of alternate location to book
What is the initial role of field operations after a major earth quake EOP 2-
1/040.00? - ANSWER-disaster intelligence
,How much time does a watch commander have to make a recognizance of county
and contract cities.EOP 2-/050.20? - ANSWER-30 minutes
When can a seizure of film or camera equipment be taken from the media? -
ANSWER-under no circumstances. request copy through SHB MPP 5-04/010.00
Who must notify traffic services detail of a contract city employee involved in a tc
in his own vehicle with a school bus? - ANSWER-Unit Commander or Watch
Commander MPP 5-05/010.00
In the phase system, which phase involves FORs? - ANSWER-phase 3 MPP 5-
06/020.20
In an emergency, the WC/UC may suspend title 15 standards uo to how many
days? - ANSWER-3 days CDM 3-14/060.00
Who at WC may designate who can handle search and rescue operations? -
ANSWER-A full time dep not a reserve dep. Mpp 05-06/050
If another agency request mutual aid can the WC provide aid prior to approval? -
ANSWER-yes without approval of UC but should send immediately
Sgt advises that deps in field used oc on suspect and he is requesting LACO Fire
for decontamination purposes. The suspect had no other injuries. can Sgt make this
request? - ANSWER-No. 902R not needed solely for oc. Suspect should be
transported to hospital.
Deputies may fire warning shots - ANSWER-Yes when authorized to use deadly
force. 03-01/025.30
, When shall cover fire be utilized? - ANSWER-Only when deadly force is justified
03-01/025.30
Cover fire - ANSWER-Target specific controlled fire which is directed at an
adversary who poses an immediate and on going lethal threat 03-01/025.30
What are the key elements of cover fire? - ANSWER-Target acquisition and
communication 03-01/025.30
Who may authorize use of firearm on an animal if it becomes necessary to destroy
the animal and the conditions exist that waiting for animal control is inappropriate?
- ANSWER-on scene supervisor 03-01/025.35
Disciplinary action may include but not limited to - ANSWER-reprimand,
suspension without pay, reduction in rank, dismissal from department.
Department personnel involved in non criminal domestic violence incidents are... -
ANSWER-not required to make a notification
Sworn members who are subject of a temporary restraining order shall do what ? -
ANSWER-Immediately provide their supervisor with a copy of the restraining
order
What is the role of a supervisor at the scene of a family violence incident involving
a law enforcement employee? - ANSWER-administrative purposes
All sworn members who are arrested or detained for criminal family violence shall
notify their immediate supervisor when? - ANSWER-without delay