Deck 1 Flashcards
Who shall be notified for authorization of a calculated cell extraction?
The Unit commander, however if the U/C is unavailable the W/C may authorize.
Outside department request to interview a deputy on your department, who approves the interview?
Division Chief
A member of the media requests the release of an adult sex offender, who must approve the release?
The Sheriff or his Designee
A detective is preparing a press release and there is a dispute on what information to release who resolves the dispute?
Division chief
An employee comes to you and alleges the captain violated POE after making notification to intake who also must be notified?
Intake unit
You are conducting an admin investigation and the employee begins to make incriminating (criminal) statements, and you feel they may have committed a crime, what do you do?
Stop interview, take notes and contact Unit Commander.
When can we take pictures or video from a citizen?
Homicide
A female juvenile refuses to be stripped searched after you approved the search what should be done?
Transport the juvenile to juvenile hall or release
What zone does the decontamination zone go in?
Orange
suspect breaks into unlocked vehicle and opens trunk with trunk release and steals $900 laptop computer?
488 (petty theft) - $950 for Grand Theft
487 (b)(2) PC
Suspect in possession of a stolen firearm.
11350 (a) HS
possession for sales
Deputy arrests female suspect in hotel room and place her in handcuffs face down three feet from the bed. While clearing the room the deputy lifts mattress on bed and finds a loaded firearm. Is search good?
Yes, incident to arrest
Who interviews shooting deputy who was involved in a deputy involved shooting?
Homicide detective
In a non-hit shooting who interviews deputy?
IAB force/shooting team investigators
As the watch commander, what should you have deputies involved in a non hit shooting do?
Have the deputies sit with a supervisor until interviewed
How many hours after a sexual assault is the rape kit not have to be done?
120 hours
Deputy sees a person get into vehicle with an assault weapon. Deputy goes into pursuit of suspect and request additional units, as the watch commander, what do you do?
Cancel pursuit, violation of policy.
A motorcycle deputy goes into pursuit and the second marked unit arrives and takes over pursuit. The field sergeant requests the motor unit stay in pursuit, what do you do as the watch commander?
Allow the motor unit to remain in the pursuit until the sergeant deems otherwise.
A two-man unit gets into foot pursuit and splits partners and loses sight of suspect, what do you do?
Cancel pursuit, violation of policy
A deputy goes into foot pursuit of a suspect and detains him while for a traffic infraction, did he violate policy?
Yes, closed distance and apprehended suspect
How long do you have to enter a missing person into NCIC?
One hour
Investigation into an inmate in custody who is believed to be a juvenile or unknown age?
IRC Watch Commander
Which one of the following is not a at risk missing juvenile?
Missing person is under 12 years of age
Which one of the following does the watch commander not have to do when asked to assist another agency in a tactical incident?
An OPS plan
when can a juvenile in a non-secure detention be in presence of an adult inmate?
-booking
-awaiting visiting or sick call
-inmate worker presence while performing work necessary for the operation of the law enforcement facility, such as meal service and janitorial service
-movement of inmates within the law enforcement facility.
During a narco investigation a deputy recovers $1500 in cash, how is it booked?
Sealed, uncounted, and booked into watch commander safe and ledger by deputy.
Misdemeanor suspect flees from deputy and runs into home. The deputy follows suspect into home and arrests… can deputy chase a misdemeanor into a home?
No, single person foot pursuits prohibit entering a building alone.
Watch commander can place hold on a misdemeanor gang suspect under what circumstances?
After gang membership has been confirmed by OSS or admission, observation of tattoos, etc.
How many hours can an inmate be kept in sobriety cell before needing a medical clearance?
12 hours
How long can an inmate be kept in a sobering cell before needing a medical evaluation?
6 hours
261.5 PC
Statutory rape.
203 PC
mayham
Search a juvenile before giving ride home and find meth, is this a good search?
yes
Arrest a suspect for reckless driving… what can you search incident to arrest?
No search, unless impounding vehicle.
When does time start and stop for an arrested juvenile?
Arrive at station and release from station or transfer to juvenile hall
A probationary employee comes to you and advises she is being physically threatened by another employee and fears for her safety. Who do you notify?
Ombudsman and Unit Commander (workplace violence)
What is the lowest level that can authorize the use of chemical agents in a MFF?
Squad leader
Who has the overall handle in a MFF pertaining to UOF, shots fired, allegations of misconduct, personnel problems, et cetera?
MFF Commander
Who has overall command during a barricaded suspect incident where SEB is involved?
Incident commander
Deputies broadcast they are following a vehicle for a crime, the vehicle makes evasive moves. No lights or siren, what situation do you have?
Pursuit
Female narco detective driving from unit. Gets into pursuit with slick car with lights and siren. Who has control?
Watch commander of nearest station
Media is requesting a press release. Who can authorize?
Chief
Information released to media. Who has final say on what is released?
Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau’s Senior Media Advisor
Who activates Emergency Alert System (EAS)?
SCC Watch Commander
Deputy comes to you and says another deputy has threatened physical violence. What do you do and whom do you immediately notify?
Ombudsman and unit commander (workplace violence)
Who can authorize an attorney to bring laptop into custody facility?
Watch Commander
When does the administrative one-year timetable begin on a criminal case?
When the DA rejects the case, or the criminal case is complete.
Uncooperative inmate in custody, who escorts?
Sargent and deputy
special weapons in custody … Who may authorize?
watch commander or incident commander may authorize deployment. Sergeant or senior deputy acting as team leader may authorize the use.
Deputy escorts adult protective services to location for their investigation what is the deputy’s role?
To keep the peace
Approximately $1500 taken for asset forfeiture. How is it processed?
Narco bag, serialized, uncounted, and the deputy places it into the safe ledger.
261 suspect refuses to give DNA sample, where do you transport?
IRC
Barricaded suspect incident, who is in overall command of SEB?
The incident commander
Deputy walks through a chain link, waist high fence, approaches a man in the front yard who is 11550. Deputy arrest the man. Is this a legal entry and arrest?
yes, no expectation of privacy.
Who can authorize deployment of special weapons in custody?
Watch commander
Who is the lowest rank that can authorize the use of a special weapon in custody?
Team leader or bonus deputy
$50,000 found in the field, how should money be handled?
Lieutenant and Deputy/Sergeant Transport to the station and videotape. Lieutenant transports anything over $10,000
Arrestee refuses to give blood for DUI arrest….
May use force to have blood taken by medical personnel with McNeely warrant.
How long can a juvenile be secured to a stationary object?
30 mins
Secure detention?
14 years old or older, danger to self or others, 602 WIC
Sexually abused juvenile?
300(d) WIC
How many days to grieve adverse comments in personnel file?
30 days
Detectives are preparing to do information release to the media. However, the information conflicts. Who do you contact to clarify?
Division chief
Weapon seized in domestic incident. What is the least amount of time the weapon can be released back to owner?
No less than 48 hours
What do you do if a Deputy is arrested?
Notify the Unit commander. Have Sergeant from nearest station respond
R/O Vehicle is impounded for 14601 CVC. The R/O corrects his license status. What should watch commander do?
Hold a Stypman hearing, release the vehicle, and have the R/O pay the fees.
You are conducting an administrative investigation on a non-relieved of duty deputy. What time should you request an extension?
90 days
Someone is attempting to interfere with your investigation. Who do you notify?
IAB unit commander
TRO - deputy is unable to verify service, what do you do?
Advise the subject and take a report
Deputy arrests a suspect outside his home who is known to caper with accomplices. Is it okay to sweep home for additional suspects?
yes
Who can authorize a canine with no announcement?
Lieutenant/ Watch Commander
Who documents the decision not to make a k-9 announcement?
The canine handler
Deputy witnesses force by an outside agency. Do you advise?
Yes, immediate supervisor and write a memo.
Civilian Secretary upset about seeing a party flyer with a naked lady on it. Who do you notify?
Contact intake specialist and POE form
Who investigates a POE allegation on a unit commander?
Equity commander / Equity oversight panel
Deputy makes a private citizen arrest. What do you advise?
Make sure there is PC to arrest
What is the maximum time in a detox tank?
Six hours with an additional six hours after medical evaluation.
Once a person is released from custody how many days do they have to make a complaint?
15 days
What constitutes an overtime violation?
16 hours followed by a shift of more than 12 hours
Deputy who is up for draft already has OT scheduled at another facility.
Can still draft him because the needs of his unit come first
What is the maximum amount of time a facility administrator can suspend title 15?
3 days
What will cause a deputy’s transfer and non-driving duties for one year?
4 traffic collisions within 36 months
A deputy worked 12 days consecutive
They may work a 13th day if it is for court
When is it OK for a deputy on ROD to work?
A mandatory court appearance
What amendment gives the Right to council?
Sixth Amendment
MFF working for 24 hours consecutive?
OK, but must have 24 hours off
Do you note if a person TARPed was an adult or juvenile?
No
LASD does not take stolen vehicle reports for what?
Stolen military vehicles.
If a deputy asks for a representative what do you do even if a delay may occur?
Allow deputy to contact his representative
18250 PC
Weapon seized during domestic violence
Who gets notified by SEB for a Barricade suspect?
Notify Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
Towed vehicle… mail out notification within how long?
48 hours
How often does the watch commander inspect UDAL?
Weekly
How many days can inmate be held in discipline segregation?
30 days
Custody lineup… attorney can be present but may not?
Object or intervein.
Miranda… if there is a break in custody and the inmate came back and started to talk?
Let him talk, no Miranda violation.
Civil service process (Civil lawsuit)
Unit has 20 days to process and return.
Who determines if shooting / response team responds?
On-call IAB lieutenant
Emancipated juvenile arrested should be treated as a?
Minor… shall not be housed with adults
When another department has an operation in your area the watch commander does not have to?
Respond to the location
You determined that a suspect used a stolen credit card to rent a room. What do you need to search the room?
Nothing, no expectation of privacy if room is obtained fraudulently.
“block watch” Captain request information on a person in the neighborhood. What do you do?
Deny the request. It is a misdemeanor to release
Train derailment… who has the handle?
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Outside agency is conducting an investigation and wants to interview members of LASD. Who authorizes interview?
Division chief
Allegation of misconduct during a Mobile Field Force (MFF), who handles?
MFF Incident Commander
12285 PC
Possession of an assault rifle
21310 PC
Possession of a concealed dirk or dagger
21510 PC
Possession of a switchblade knife
21810 PC
Possession of metal knuckles
26350 PC
Open carry of an unloaded handgun in a vehicle or public place
29800 (a)(a) PC
Ex-felon in possession of a firearm
33210 PC
Possession of a short barrel shotgun or rifle
You are the watch commander investigating a WSCR and the deputy begins to admit some criminal wrongdoing. What does the watch commander do?
Stop questioning him, take detailed notes, and forward to the unit commander.
Who conducts a Stypmann hearing?
the on duty Watch Commander
How often should a jailer visually observe and count every prisoner in a station jail?
One time every half hour
Deputy being detained by another agency for domestic violence.
Watch commander shall send a sergeant from the nearest station to respond… the sergeant shall not interview the deputy or interfere with the investigation
Who does NOT respond to a TC involving a private vehicle and a bus?
Traffic Services Detail
A deputy finds a meth lab and cannot get into contact with narcotics. Who should he notify?
SHB… who will contact the On-Call Narcotics Lieutenant
Moving a recalcitrant inmate within the station jail?
The Watch Commander must be notified and present PRIOR to
If IAB arrests a deputy for DUI, Does the watch commander respond?
The watch commander does NOT need to respond
If an outside agency requests mutual aid from LASD, who shall be notified?
The area commander
Who shall review the search operations preparation checklist and OPS plan, if required, before any search operation is executed?
The incident commander (field /team sergeant)
The I/C Lieutenant: - Operation involving SEB
- Operation out of county (10 ml past border)
- Operation is expected to get evidence
seizure of $10k or more
Sgt will review, Hard Lt. shall approve
If a court services deputy gets into a pursuit, who handles?
The watch commander from the nearest station
After an earthquake the watch commander must establish open communications with its contract cities. The watch commander shall establish EMIS and wait for SCC to call the station…
Initial report - 15 min (SCC)
Reconnaissance report - 30 min (CEOC)
Station status report- 45 min (EOC)
City status report- 60 min (CEOC)
A doctor at TTCF diagnoses an inmate with a terminal illness. Who must notify the next of kin?
TTCF Watch Commander
Who is contacted for a restricted training radio frequency?
The SCC Watch Commander
who can wave an administrative tow fee?
The Watch Commander
If a supervisory inquiry is conducted and the employee makes statements that indicate possible calculability and discipline could result…
The conversation should be immediately stopped and the unit commander contacted
Who commands a mobile field force (MFF)?
A hard Lieutenant
Who is responsible for compliance force investigation during a mobile field force deployment?
MMF incident commander… a hard lieutenant
Who approves Detective Division felony bookings at the station?
the watch commander or detective Division Lieutenant
Who may appoint a regular deputy as the incident commander on a search and rescue operation?
watch commander
A search warrant requires this signature of who?
Lieutenant
Who transports large sums of money from the field to the station?
One deputy/Sergeant and one lieutenant
How often does the watch commander sign the Unit Daily Activity Log (UDAL)?
Once a week
How often does the Property/Evidence Lieutenant check the evidence ledgers?
Once per month
On a force rollout, who can authorize unit personnel/Watch Commander to interview the suspect?
The IAB Lieutenant
Who must ensure that a field sergeant and rifle car respond to an AR-15 deployment request?
The watch commander
The unit commander shall submit a semi annual vehicle inventory report to his direct chief on what two days each year?
January 10th and July 10th of each year
Where are fraudulent travelers-checks booked?
The watch commander’s safe
Activation of the Sub-EOC after a major incident (ie: train derailment) requires the watch commander to notify who?
the area commander
What is it called if a deputy refuses to answer questions during an administrative investigation by the watch commander?
Insubordination
Can the watch commander authorize a pursuit for a weapons possession only?
No
Who can authorize a pursuit using an unmarked vehicle equipped with lights and sirens?
the Watch Commander
Who can approve a misdemeanor hold (W/C hold) on a gang related/gang member suspect?
The watch commander, or OSS the misdemeanor offense must be consistent with gang activity to get the hold (ie. arrest a gang member for vandalism, theft, weapons laws, etc.) An arrest of a DUI warrant would not apply
During a narcotics investigation, deputies seized $1500 intended for forfeiture. How is the money packaged?
Sealed and uncounted in a narcotics bag. The bag is transported by one deputy/sergeant and one lieutenant and placed into the watch commander safe.
The watch commander notifies all, except who, in a deputy involved shooting?
Duty commander.
Who must the watch commander notify when an incident requires a response from the IAB force/shooting team?
The unit commander
Who responds to the scene of a euthanized animal?
Watch Commander
You are a watch commander at a station and receive a phone call from an inmate’s mother who is complaining that the jail watch commander did not take her complaint… how do you handle?
Take the information and forward it to the watch commander of the custody facility
Who can authorize a camera into a custody facility?
The watch commander
How often must the watch commander check the station trustee living area?
Once per shift.
Deputy uses force… what does the Watch Commander do?
Interview the suspect.
During an IAB force rollout, who can authorize the station watch commander and/or unit personnel to interview the suspect?
The IAB Lieutenant
Who is a mandatory notification for the watch commander after a deputy involved shooting (hit & non-hit)?
IAB, homicide, unit commander Area Commander is notified by the Unit Commander
Phase 1 missing critical is handled by who?
Station Watch Commander
What can’t an employee participate in while relieved of duty?
That they cannot participate in Department Athletic events
Phase 2 and 3 missing critical is handled by who?
DB Lieutenant
Who handles a (PLM) pursuits that start in other area (LAN)?
The watch commander of the designated unit… unless the unit does not have a watch commander (ie. courts), then LAN watch commander would handle.
Who is responsible for releasing property and evidence for court when the property custodian is off duty?
Watch Commander
Remanded and sentenced juveniles will be transported and housed in juvenile hall. Who can make any exceptions?
Any exceptions will be made by the IRC Watch Commander under the guidance of the Custody Division Manual.
What is the process for the strip search authorization form?
It must be signed and approved by the Watch Commander and sent to the Unit Commander.
How many vehicles allowed to be in a pursuit?
One primary and three assisting. Four total not including the sergeant.
When aero is involved, the watch commander is in ultimate command… who calls the pursuit?
Aero
During a pursuit how does the watch commander establish contact with SCC?
The watch commander must establish a cold line with SCC.
Who can approve an inmate be placed in disciplinary segregation?
With the approval of the watch commander and the decision shall be approved by the unit commander.
Who can authorize an employee to return to work for “callback” time?
Only the watch commander… 4 hour minimum
Who can access the watch commander safe?
The safe combination shall be restricted to personnel designated to perform the watch commander duties and the unit commander. must be changed every three years
Who has the authority to classify or declassify a report?
Any deputy can request that a report be classified as “containing privileged information”; however, only a watch commander or lieutenant and above can classify or declassify.
Who can authorize immediate request for crime scene investigators (crime lab)?
watch commander
When a deputy is arrested for any offense, whom shall they immediately notify?
Whenever a deputy is arrested for any offense (other than a citation for an infraction) they shall immediately notify their supervisor.
When an employee of another department is arrested by LASD what calls need to be made and by whom?
The watch commander shall notify the other department solely for the purpose of enabling them to conduct their own independent investigation.
If a public school teacher (public school includes community college) is arrested for 290, 261, or felony narco, the watch commander shall:
- Telephone the superintendent of the school
- Give written notice to the school district
If the station is handling an important case or incident, the watch commander shall…
…notify the unit commander who will determine if it warns notification to SHB (Sheriff & Assist Sheriff)
An inmate has been released for 35 days and called to make a complaint… what do you do?
Fill out an inmate complaint form not a WCSCR and forward to concerned custody facility.
**The SCR form shall NOT be used to record complaints about an incident in one of our custody facilities by inmates (current or released). MPP 3-04/010 .05
Is surveillance mode considered an “extension” OR “part” of a vehicle pursuit?
Surveillance Mode is a separate tactical operation from the presiding ground pursuit and is NOT considered a pursuit.
MPP 5-09/210.15
Which of the following is NOT a misdemeanor release exception?
- 148 PC
-243(e)(i) PC
- 646.9 PC
Suspect so intoxicated he is a danger to himself or others
148 PC is not a misdemeanor release exception.
5-03/115.20 MPP
If the unit commander cannot be reached, the watch commander shall notify…
-the appropriate duty officer at region headquarters
-the appropriate detective bureau
The watch commander shall subsequently send a memo to SHB. To expedite, the memo should also be sent how?
via JDIC
How long can a juvenile be legally held at the station?
6 hours
Constitutional amendment that protects illegal search / seizure?
4th Amendment
How long can an inmate be held in a temporary holding cell / facility?
Twenty four hours
What requires mobilization of all field operations units?
Mobilization phase 3
What level of force does the use of the hobble fall under?
Non-Categorized Force
On a traffic stop the driver reached for his CDL in the glove box. While doing so, a bag of marijuana falls out. The deputy asked the driver what is in the bag. Has the deputy violated the driver’s Miranda rights by asking what is in the bag?
No. Miranda does not apply during a “temporary investigative detention”.
Which situation is NOT considered a residential burglary?
Breaking into your OWN house to retrieve personal property.
The TARP falls into what force category?
Category 2
Narco detectives have a residence under constant surveillance, conducted a buy of cocaine. They ultimately enter the residence and lock the door until they can obtain a search warrant. Is the entry into the residence legal?
Yes, exigent circumstances exist.
What type of stolen vehicle reports do we not take?
Military vehicles
An employee shows up for work and you believe he or she is under the influence of a narcotic. Who can authorize a urine test?
Unit commander shall authorize a urine test. IAB will respond (1 lieutenant and 2 investigators), administer the test, and relieve the deputy of duty. The sample will be sent to SSB for testing.
An employee shows up for work and you believe he is under the influence of alcohol. Who can authorize a breath test?
the unit commander shall authorize
Who can authorize a calculated cell extraction?
The unit commander shall be notified for authorization. If the unit commander is unavailable, the watch commander may proceed prior to receiving verbal authorization from the unit commander.
602 WIC
Juveniles classified in the criminal category.
A member of the news media is arrested for DUI. A member from his news station wants to know his booking info. Can you release this information?
YES, as long as the booking package has been completed and everything is cleared.
A deputy makes a traffic stop for a cvc violation. He issues the driver a citation and he signs it. After issuing the citation, the deputy smells marijuana and searches the vehicle. Is the search legal?
No, once the citation was issued the driver was no longer detained and free to leave.
IAB is conducting a breath test of a deputy. The deputy requests a representative to be present during the administration of the test. Is the deputy entitled to a rep?
Yes, the deputy is entitled to a representative; however, the IAB investigator may proceed with the test prior to the reps arrival.
You are the watch commander and a deputy is being detained for a domestic violence by another police agency. What do you do?
Request a supervisor from the nearest sheriff station to respond
A deputy gets arrested for DUI by another agency. As the watch commander what do you do?
Request a supervisor to respond to the station. The supervisor does not interview the deputy. If the distance is too far from the nearest LASD facility, the watch commander can notify IAB to respond.
Who has overall authority for the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) at any incident?
The Incident Commander
Who must a deputy report their force to?
A hard sergeant or above
A custody incident requiring less lethal weapons. Who can authorize the use?
A sergeant or senior deputy acting as the ERT team leader.
Who can authorize a K9 deployment without an announcement?
Lieutenant or above, incident commander
Who can authorize a K9 on a juvenile?
Field Sergeant
A sergeant wants to require his shift to write more citations and draft a policy for you, the watch commander to review. What do you do
Tell him the law prohibits policies with quotas
What is the time limit for a WSCR?
30 days
How many days does a person have after being notified of their towed vehicle to schedule a Stypmann Hearing?
10 days
A vehicle is involved in a hit and run. The handling unit is towing the vehicle and is approached by the vehicle’s owner. The owner demands the vehicle’s release. Can the vehicle be released?
Yes, but only after 48 hours.
You conduct a traffic stop and smell alcohol on the driver’s breath. Detain the driver and search for the source of the odor. Under the seat you find a loaded gun. You will arrest for the loaded gun. You continue to search and find meth in a small container which could not hold weapons or alcoholic beverages. Is the search legal?
YES, once the person is arrested you can search the car and containers inside for further evidence.
What must a deputy do before transporting a witness to the station?
Have them sign a witness transport form
Deputies transport an inmate who is belligerent and argumentative to the station jail. The CA ‘s request deputies to help move the suspect to a holding cell. What must the CA / deputy do first?
Notify the watch commander and have him present before moving.
A deputy arrests a suspect for 11550 HS (Narcotics related). During booking, the deputy believes the suspect is hiding drugs under his genitalia. Can the deputy conduct a strip search?
Yes, with watch commander approval and completion of the strip search authorization form
Does the watch commander need to respond if IAB arrests a department member for DUI?
NO
A trainee tells you their FTO will not allow them to wear a jacket or eat, and they believe the FTO may be hazing him. What do you do?
Notify Intake Specialists - POE
What unit handles sexual harassment?
the intake specialists
Who handles if a court service or community college deputy gets involved in a pursuit?
The watch commander from the nearest station.
CHP arrives at a station and the jail is full or closed. Can the watch commander refuse the body?
Yes, however he must locate another booking location for CHP.
The watch commander overhears the watch sergeant talking to a retired deputy who requests criminal information on his neighbor. The watch sergeant takes down some notes and tells the retired deputy that he will get back to him. What do you tell the watch sergeant?
That it is a misdemeanor to release a person’s criminal history.
How often must personnel conduct a check of the trusty dorms?
One time at the beginning and once at the end of each shift in addition to once every 30 minutes.
In the event of a major earthquake, what must the watch commander establish?
Open communications with its contract cities.
During EOC operations, who else should be notified?
contract cities
844 PC
Knock and notice
A deputy “relieved of duty” can only do what?
Go to court if subpoenaed.
What is the basic law enforcement mission during a riot situation?
Protect life and property.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that LASD’s response to riot situation is videotaped?
Platoon commander
You are working North Facility and an inmate charged with a felony request to speak with you. The inmate has previously asserted their rights and retained an attorney. You contacted the attorney and request to speak with the inmate, but the attorney refuses. You recontact the inmate and tell him that his attorney does not want you talking to him. The inmates says he understands but still wants to speak with you. Is there a Miranda issue?
No the inmate has expressly wanted to talk to you. An attorney cannot assert his rights for him against his will.