LAPD Application Sample Test Questions

Question 1

Sample Interview Question:

You are off duty, and you walk into a convenience store. While you are in the back of the store looking for household items, you notice a fellow cop walk in the store. He doesn’t know that you are in the store nor did he see you walk in.

You notice the officer to proceed to the front of the counter and place a snickers bar in his pocket, while the clerk is busy talking to a customer. He then pays for a packet of kit kat, but fails to pay for the item that is concealed in his pocket.

What should be your next course of action?

Answer 1

Explanation:

“Okay this question is pretty simple. You should immediately contact the supervisor that is working and inform him of what just took place. This officer is bad news and can be a detriment to the police department, but even worse he can cost you your job if not reported. Luckily, you were in the store to spot him, but think about how many time he might have done the same exact thing without being caught.

Another thing you should keep in mind is that someone else could have spotted him as well or the video system could have captured it. What if the clerk later reviews the video and notice the incident. Seriously, this can get pretty ugly for you really quickly if you don’t report this clown.”

Question 2

What is the PBA ?

Answer 2

Preliminary Background Application

Question 3

What is the JPQ ?

Answer 3

Job Preview Questionaire

Question 4

What is the PQE ?

Answer 4

Personal Qualifications Essay (A written test administered after the PBA & JPQ)