BASICS

Question 1

What is the mission statement of the LAPD?

Answer 1

It is the mission of the Los Angeles Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.

Question 2

In what year was the LAPD established?

Answer 2

The LAPD was established in 1869

Question 3

What are the core values of the LAPD?

Answer 3

▪ Service to Our Communities
▪ Reverence for the Law
▪ Commitment to Leadership
▪ Integrity in All We Say and Do
▪ Respect for People
▪ Quality Through Continuous Improvement

Question 4

Articulate the core value of “Reverence for the Law”

Answer 4

We have been given the honor and privilege of enforcing the law. We must always exercise integrity in the use of the power and authority that have been given to us by the people. Our personal and professional behavior should be a model for all to follow. We will obey and support the letter and spirit of the law.

Question 5

Code Tom

Answer 5

Request for unit with a taser

Question 6

Request for unit with a bean bag shotgun

Answer 6

Code Sam

Question 7

Request a unit with a taser

Answer 7

Code Tom

Question 8

Code for a stolen vehicle

Answer 8

Code 37

Question 9

What’s the code designation of a gang unit?

Answer 9

George unit

Question 10

What are the 20 management principles of the LAPD?

Answer 10

1. Reverence for the Law
2. Crime Prevention Top Priority
3. Public Approbation of Police
4. Voluntary Law Observance
5. Public Cooperation
6. Impartial Friendly Enforcement
7. Minimum Use of Force
8. Public Are the Police
9. Limit of Police Power
10. Test of Police Effectiveness
11. People Working with Police
12. People Working with People
13. Managers Working with Police
14. Police Working with Police
15. Police Working with Criminal Justice System
16. Police/Press Relationships
17. Management by Objectives
18. Management by Participation
19. Territorial Imperative
20. Openness and Honesty

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Question 11

What does ‘approbation’ mean?

Answer 11

Approbation means approval, praise, or endorsement.