Sergeant Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER- The purpose of discipline is to maintain order and
efficiency in the organization. Appropriate discipline provides _________ to employees to
respect Departmental values and adhere to Deptmental policies, procedures, rules and regs
False - CORRECT ANSWER- When appropriate, all supers should strive to resolve minor
performance/conduct problems with the use of discipline (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, the narrative portion of a Contact
Report is typed to the person. (T/F)
After - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, a Contact Report should be
completed ____________ a counseling session with an employee.
Two - CORRECT ANSWER- for minor performance issues, the sup is required to have at
least ________ documented counseling session before moving to a Statement of Complaint that
may lead to discipline
one year - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, Contact Reports will be
purged from the SEPF ________ from the date of issuance.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- All complaints against LVMPD employees will be
documented on a Contact Report and forwarded directly to the Internal Affairs Bureau for review
and assignment for investigation. (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, Internal affairs will investigate
allegations of a serious nature that may lead to a suspension or greater, issues that will take a
substantial amount of time, and anything that comes from the Citizen's Review Board.
, Written Reprimand - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, a __________ is
the first level of discipline.
Eight - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, suspensions will be issued in
__________ hour increments.
Sheriff - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, suspensions for a period of 40
hours or more must be authorized by the ___________.
major - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, removal from a promotional list
is considered a ___________ disciplinary action.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook (HOURS HELD IN
ABEYANCE), no more than half of any suspension hours can be held in abeyance. (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, counseling should be done in
private and should be instructive.
ICP - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan - According to policy, the __________ shall
consist of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the Public Information Officer
(PIO)
SWAT Commander - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan - According to policy, in a
confirmed hostage situation, the _____________, will be immediately notified by
Communications.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan, According to policy, in a confirmed hostage
situation, the area patrol supervisor will assume command of all tactical operation, inner
perimeter control, and will coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis
Negotiation Team
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER- The purpose of discipline is to maintain order and
efficiency in the organization. Appropriate discipline provides _________ to employees to
respect Departmental values and adhere to Deptmental policies, procedures, rules and regs
False - CORRECT ANSWER- When appropriate, all supers should strive to resolve minor
performance/conduct problems with the use of discipline (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, the narrative portion of a Contact
Report is typed to the person. (T/F)
After - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, a Contact Report should be
completed ____________ a counseling session with an employee.
Two - CORRECT ANSWER- for minor performance issues, the sup is required to have at
least ________ documented counseling session before moving to a Statement of Complaint that
may lead to discipline
one year - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, Contact Reports will be
purged from the SEPF ________ from the date of issuance.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- All complaints against LVMPD employees will be
documented on a Contact Report and forwarded directly to the Internal Affairs Bureau for review
and assignment for investigation. (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, Internal affairs will investigate
allegations of a serious nature that may lead to a suspension or greater, issues that will take a
substantial amount of time, and anything that comes from the Citizen's Review Board.
, Written Reprimand - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, a __________ is
the first level of discipline.
Eight - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, suspensions will be issued in
__________ hour increments.
Sheriff - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, suspensions for a period of 40
hours or more must be authorized by the ___________.
major - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, removal from a promotional list
is considered a ___________ disciplinary action.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook (HOURS HELD IN
ABEYANCE), no more than half of any suspension hours can be held in abeyance. (T/F)
True - CORRECT ANSWER- According to the handbook, counseling should be done in
private and should be instructive.
ICP - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan - According to policy, the __________ shall
consist of the patrol supervisor, fire and medical personnel, and the Public Information Officer
(PIO)
SWAT Commander - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan - According to policy, in a
confirmed hostage situation, the _____________, will be immediately notified by
Communications.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Hostage Plan, According to policy, in a confirmed hostage
situation, the area patrol supervisor will assume command of all tactical operation, inner
perimeter control, and will coordinate all contact with the hostage taker through the Crisis
Negotiation Team
