LASD SGT TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The incident commander involved in the service of an "out of county" warrant shall hold
the permanent rank of what? - Answer -Lieutenant or above
MPP 5-09/465.10
The incident commander serving a search warrant in an independent or contact city
shall notify whom, prior to service? Where does the person notified, record the
notification? - Answer -The Watch Commander of the affected Sheriff's Station or
Police Department. The Watch Commanders at Sheriff's Stations record it in the station
log.
Who shall control the vehicle pursuit of a Department employee assigned to Court
Services or College Bureau? - Answer -The Watch Commander of the closest Sheriff's
Station.
MPP 5-09-210.10
Who shall control the vehicle pursuit of a Department employee assigned to TSB? -
Answer -- The TSB Watch Commander.
MPP 5-09-210.10
An inmate in a safety cell must have a mental health evaluation within what time frame?
- Answer -Within 24 Hours of placement.
1055. Safety Cell
What cannot be pursued? - Answer -Possible GTA's, Infractions, and Misdemeanors
(with the exception of Reckless DUI and Misdemeanor Displaying a Firearm in an
assaultive manner).
MPP 5-09-210.02
If a person knowingly gives a Peace Officer false information, either verbally or in
writing, while in the performance of their duties, what section does this violate? -
Answer -31 CVC
-148.5 (a) or (b) PC
When a Peace Officer has reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle, which is on a
highway or private property open to the public, has been involved in a hit and run, for
what reason may they remove the vehicle and for how long? 22655(a/b) CVC - Answer
-For the purpose of inspection, and up to 48 Hours not including weekends and
holidays.
,What type of extraction is it called and who may authorize it, when an inmate is in an
area that can be isolated or controlled and there is no immediate threat to loss of life or
property? - Answer -Calculated Extraction, and only a Watch Commander may
authorize it.
CDM 5-05/080.00
A calculated extraction requires the approval of whom? - Answer -the watch
commander, the Unit Commander needs to be notified...In the event the unit
commander is not available, the cell extraction may proceed at the watch commander's
discretion, and the attempt to notify the unit commander shall be documented as noted
above.
CDM 5-05/080.00
The application of chemical agents (OC/Clear-out) to force an inmate to exit their cell
when the inmate submits to un-resisted handcuffing, is called what? - Answer -Directed
Cell Removal.
CDM 5-05/080.00
All cell extractions are considered what type of force? - Answer -Directed Force.
CDM 5-05/080.00
Before an inmate is extracted from his cell for the purpose of going to court, what must
occur before you remove him? - Answer -You must contact the judge who's demanding
his appearance and advise him force may be used to ensure the court appearance and
see how he would like for you to proceed.
CDM 5-05/080.00
Who shall be notified of the intention to serve all out-of-county search warrants? -
Answer -Concerned Area Commander.
MPP 5-09/465.50
Is it a violation of the 5th amendment, or Miranda, if an undercover officer in custody
attire, speaks to an inmate and gains a confession? - Answer -No
CPOLS
If an inmate insists on talking to the Watch Commander about a crime, although his
attorney tells the Watch Commander not to speak to him and the Watch Commander
talks to him anyways without Mirandizing him, is it a violation of Miranda? - Answer -No
,CPOLS
An undercover buy takes place, and the C/I returns with the dope. The dope house is
under surveillance. What should the officers do next? - Answer -Continue to watch the
location unless an exigency was created. Obtain a search warrant then serve it.
CPOLS
Who can approve mutual aid requests for help from an outside agency? - Answer -the
Watch Commander.
Authority to deploy personnel & equipment within LA County rests with whom? -
Answer -The concerned Area Commander or Duty Commander.
Authority to deploy personnel & equipment outside of LA County rests with who? -
Answer -Assistant Sheriff or Higher.
All strip, visual body cavity and physical body cavity searches shall have prior approval
of whom at a station jail? - Answer -the Watch Commander.
MPP 5-03/030.05
A complaint that provides feedback about the Department's effectiveness in identifying
and meeting community needs, is called what type of complaint? - Answer -Service
Complaint
MPP 3-04/010.20
While visiting her son in jail, a woman complains to a deputy about the 2 hour wait. The
deputy replies, "...keep your son out of jail." If she were to complain to you about him,
what type of complaint would this be? - Answer -Personnel Complaint.
MPP 3-04/010.25
When can in-custody juveniles talk to an in-custody adult? - Answer -Never
When media personnel enter a disaster area after being notified of the potential hazards
and then find themselves in need of rescue, are Deputy personnel obligated to rescue
them? - Answer -Deputies shall not decline to effect the rescue of media personnel
BUT Fire Department personnel will affect the rescue.
MPP 5-06/000.35
, Is the media allowed in closed areas during a riot? - Answer -Yes, but they will not be
escorted. The Incident Commander has the authority to close a disaster area and to bar
the public; however, all properly identified news media are exempt from this restriction.
MPP 5-06/000.35
Why are media personnel restricted from accessing crime scenes? - Answer -To
protect evidence and the integrity of the investigation itself.
According to Title 15, what "type" of local detention facility holds sentenced and
convicted persons? - Answer -A Type III facility.
1006. Definitions
A local detention facility constructed after 1978, used for the confinement of persons for
24 hours or less pending release, transfer or court appearance is called what? -
Answer -Temporary Holding Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility holds persons for not more than 96 hours, excluding weekends and
holidays. - Answer -Type I Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility holds persons pending arraignment, after arraignment, during trial &
upon a sentence of commitment. - Answer -Type II Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility provides housing for work furlough & other programs with community
access. - Answer -Type IV Facility
1006. Definitions
What is the maximum length of time an inmate may remain in a sobering cell without an
evaluation by medical staff or by custody staff? - Answer -6 Hours
1056. Use of Sobering Cell
If a station jail is at capacity, what do you do with outside agency/CHP bookings? -
Answer -Arrange for booking at another station or location
A retired Sergeant calls for the criminal history on a neighbor. What do you advise him?
- Answer -It is a misdemeanor to release a person's criminal history.
The incident commander involved in the service of an "out of county" warrant shall hold
the permanent rank of what? - Answer -Lieutenant or above
MPP 5-09/465.10
The incident commander serving a search warrant in an independent or contact city
shall notify whom, prior to service? Where does the person notified, record the
notification? - Answer -The Watch Commander of the affected Sheriff's Station or
Police Department. The Watch Commanders at Sheriff's Stations record it in the station
log.
Who shall control the vehicle pursuit of a Department employee assigned to Court
Services or College Bureau? - Answer -The Watch Commander of the closest Sheriff's
Station.
MPP 5-09-210.10
Who shall control the vehicle pursuit of a Department employee assigned to TSB? -
Answer -- The TSB Watch Commander.
MPP 5-09-210.10
An inmate in a safety cell must have a mental health evaluation within what time frame?
- Answer -Within 24 Hours of placement.
1055. Safety Cell
What cannot be pursued? - Answer -Possible GTA's, Infractions, and Misdemeanors
(with the exception of Reckless DUI and Misdemeanor Displaying a Firearm in an
assaultive manner).
MPP 5-09-210.02
If a person knowingly gives a Peace Officer false information, either verbally or in
writing, while in the performance of their duties, what section does this violate? -
Answer -31 CVC
-148.5 (a) or (b) PC
When a Peace Officer has reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle, which is on a
highway or private property open to the public, has been involved in a hit and run, for
what reason may they remove the vehicle and for how long? 22655(a/b) CVC - Answer
-For the purpose of inspection, and up to 48 Hours not including weekends and
holidays.
,What type of extraction is it called and who may authorize it, when an inmate is in an
area that can be isolated or controlled and there is no immediate threat to loss of life or
property? - Answer -Calculated Extraction, and only a Watch Commander may
authorize it.
CDM 5-05/080.00
A calculated extraction requires the approval of whom? - Answer -the watch
commander, the Unit Commander needs to be notified...In the event the unit
commander is not available, the cell extraction may proceed at the watch commander's
discretion, and the attempt to notify the unit commander shall be documented as noted
above.
CDM 5-05/080.00
The application of chemical agents (OC/Clear-out) to force an inmate to exit their cell
when the inmate submits to un-resisted handcuffing, is called what? - Answer -Directed
Cell Removal.
CDM 5-05/080.00
All cell extractions are considered what type of force? - Answer -Directed Force.
CDM 5-05/080.00
Before an inmate is extracted from his cell for the purpose of going to court, what must
occur before you remove him? - Answer -You must contact the judge who's demanding
his appearance and advise him force may be used to ensure the court appearance and
see how he would like for you to proceed.
CDM 5-05/080.00
Who shall be notified of the intention to serve all out-of-county search warrants? -
Answer -Concerned Area Commander.
MPP 5-09/465.50
Is it a violation of the 5th amendment, or Miranda, if an undercover officer in custody
attire, speaks to an inmate and gains a confession? - Answer -No
CPOLS
If an inmate insists on talking to the Watch Commander about a crime, although his
attorney tells the Watch Commander not to speak to him and the Watch Commander
talks to him anyways without Mirandizing him, is it a violation of Miranda? - Answer -No
,CPOLS
An undercover buy takes place, and the C/I returns with the dope. The dope house is
under surveillance. What should the officers do next? - Answer -Continue to watch the
location unless an exigency was created. Obtain a search warrant then serve it.
CPOLS
Who can approve mutual aid requests for help from an outside agency? - Answer -the
Watch Commander.
Authority to deploy personnel & equipment within LA County rests with whom? -
Answer -The concerned Area Commander or Duty Commander.
Authority to deploy personnel & equipment outside of LA County rests with who? -
Answer -Assistant Sheriff or Higher.
All strip, visual body cavity and physical body cavity searches shall have prior approval
of whom at a station jail? - Answer -the Watch Commander.
MPP 5-03/030.05
A complaint that provides feedback about the Department's effectiveness in identifying
and meeting community needs, is called what type of complaint? - Answer -Service
Complaint
MPP 3-04/010.20
While visiting her son in jail, a woman complains to a deputy about the 2 hour wait. The
deputy replies, "...keep your son out of jail." If she were to complain to you about him,
what type of complaint would this be? - Answer -Personnel Complaint.
MPP 3-04/010.25
When can in-custody juveniles talk to an in-custody adult? - Answer -Never
When media personnel enter a disaster area after being notified of the potential hazards
and then find themselves in need of rescue, are Deputy personnel obligated to rescue
them? - Answer -Deputies shall not decline to effect the rescue of media personnel
BUT Fire Department personnel will affect the rescue.
MPP 5-06/000.35
, Is the media allowed in closed areas during a riot? - Answer -Yes, but they will not be
escorted. The Incident Commander has the authority to close a disaster area and to bar
the public; however, all properly identified news media are exempt from this restriction.
MPP 5-06/000.35
Why are media personnel restricted from accessing crime scenes? - Answer -To
protect evidence and the integrity of the investigation itself.
According to Title 15, what "type" of local detention facility holds sentenced and
convicted persons? - Answer -A Type III facility.
1006. Definitions
A local detention facility constructed after 1978, used for the confinement of persons for
24 hours or less pending release, transfer or court appearance is called what? -
Answer -Temporary Holding Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility holds persons for not more than 96 hours, excluding weekends and
holidays. - Answer -Type I Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility holds persons pending arraignment, after arraignment, during trial &
upon a sentence of commitment. - Answer -Type II Facility
1006. Definitions
This type of facility provides housing for work furlough & other programs with community
access. - Answer -Type IV Facility
1006. Definitions
What is the maximum length of time an inmate may remain in a sobering cell without an
evaluation by medical staff or by custody staff? - Answer -6 Hours
1056. Use of Sobering Cell
If a station jail is at capacity, what do you do with outside agency/CHP bookings? -
Answer -Arrange for booking at another station or location
A retired Sergeant calls for the criminal history on a neighbor. What do you advise him?
- Answer -It is a misdemeanor to release a person's criminal history.
