Practice Test

Question 1

1. According to policy 3.110 Use of Force, Officers will be mindful that persons who are in a prolonged physical encounter with officers may be at an increased risk of medical distress. Incidents involving these persons should be considered _______________.

Answer 1

d. Medical Emergencies

Question 2

2. According to policy 3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations, A Use of Force Report is required by each officer who uses reportable force in an incident. A civilian employee who also uses force (empty hand, OC spray, or firearm) is required to complete a Use of Force Report. Use of Force Reports will be completed by end of shift and reviewed through the chain of command within ___ days.

Answer 2

a. 30 days

Question 3

3. You are the incident commander on the scene of an OIS. The scene is stable and static. The chain of command and FIT/CIRT are all enroute. As IC it is your responsibility to determine a location for the briefing. According to policy 3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations, the location for the initial briefing needs to be a place that is _________ and will not ____________.

Answer 3

b. Operationally secure / compromise the integrity of the crime scene.

Question 4

4. A pursuit will be conducted only for a violent felony or if the suspect presents a __________________ danger to the public. A pursuit will not be engaged for a property crime, minor traffic infraction, or an occupied stolen vehicle unless the suspect presents the aforementioned _________________ danger to the public. NOTE: ______________ danger to the public will not be based solely on a subject’s reaction to the officer’s initial attempt to stop the subject’s vehicle. (policy 3.210.4)

Answer 4

c. Clear and immediate

Question 5

5. You are an area Lieutenant, and a pursuit has started in your area. Having just studied all the material related to policy 3.210.6 Vehicular Pursuits, you are quickly going through the mental checklist of things a Lieutenant does during vehicle pursuits. Starting with: Monitor the pursuit and be responsible for ensuring the pursuit is conducted according to department policies and procedures? Check. Allow the area field supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit, and limit radio traffic that may cause confusion regarding supervision of the pursuit. Check. Refrain from radio communication unless I’m going to countermand the supervisor in control of the pursuit. Check. Order discontinuance of the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect. Check. But there was one more you were forgetting. Which one is it?

Answer 5

c. Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.

Question 6

6. You have received the pursuit report in Blue Team and have reviewed it, listened to the audio, read the CAD print out and ensured it was all attached to the report. You also ensured the report accurately documents if the pursuit was justified and within policy and ensured any corrections needed were made. Your next step in the process will be to (policy 3.210.9 Vehicular Pursuits):

Answer 6

d. Forward the report to the bureau/area commander for review.

Question 7

7. According to policy 3.220.2 Foot Pursuits, _________________________________shall be the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit will be initiated or continued. Officers deciding whether to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures will act reasonably and must take into consideration the reason for the foot pursuit as well as the severity of the crime.

Answer 7

a. the safety of department personnel and the public.

Question 8

8. True or False, according to policy 3.220.7 Foot Pursuits, the supervisor’s physical presence is not required to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources.

Answer 8

a. True

Question 9

9. True or False, according to policy 3.300 Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response (STAR) De-Escalation Protocol, the sooner that supervisors arrive at the scene, the more likely they can contain it, ‘slow it down,’ and avoid the temptation to feel that immediate action is always required.

Answer 9

a. True

Question 10

10. You are monitoring your area as a newly promoted graveyard Lieutenant when you hear a broadcast of a 413 call with subject who was in possession of a firearm and walking into a grocery store. The brand-new dispatcher broadcast this call as a STAR de-escalation protocol. Your brand-new Sergeant responds accordingly. You recognized there are no other PRs, nor is there any information regarding any threats made. The PR verified the firearm was holstered on the subject’s hip, indicating he is an open carry individual. Per policy 3.300 Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response (STAR) De-Escalation Protocol, you get on the radio and say:

Answer 10

c. This is not a STAR protocol.

Question 11

11. According to policy 3.300 Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response (STAR) De-Escalation Protocol, Criteria for a supervisor’s response to the call are:

Answer 11

a. There is credible information the subject is armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon (not simulated or unseen) and is using it in a manner that can cause death or serious bodily injury.
b. Subject is acting in a threatening manner with the weapon.
c. This will not include open-carry subjects or pocketknives, when carrying the weapon(s) is the sole justification for the call.

Question 12

12. According to policy 3.300 Supervisors Tactic for Armed Subject Response (STAR) De-Escalation Protocol, when a sergeant and/or officers (3) are not available to respond to an incident, officers assigned to ________________ are exempt from the STAR protocol response.

Answer 12

b. Resident Section

Question 13

13. According to policy 3.400.1 Responding to Persons in Behavioral Crisis or With Special Needs, persons with a mental illness should only be taken into custody when there is ____________________________________________________ based on the totality of the circumstances, or they present a clear danger to themselves or others.

Answer 13

c. Probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe they have committed an arrestable offense and arrest is the best choice.

Question 14

14. According to policy 3.400.2 Responding to Persons in Behavioral Crisis or With Special Needs, the units that encompass the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) are:

Answer 14

a. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
b. Law Enforcement for Mental Health and Addiction (LIMA) diversion program
c. Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) to include the Homeless Liaison Coordinator

Question 15

15. According to policy 3.400.2 Responding to Persons in Behavioral Crisis or With Special Needs, Officers with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training will be dispatched to provide direction and guidance to events involving persons who are in crisis, showing signs and symptoms of excited delirium, or who are believed to have a mental illness or _______________________.

Answer 15

a. Developmental disability.

Question 16

16. You are on the scene of a semi-truck roll over that had a fuel tank break open and now there is a fuel spill in the middle of the intersection and lake of gasoline that spans for almost an entire block. There are also downed live power lines. FD and NV Energy are also on scene, and you all are working from a Command post. This sort of team effort that allows agencies with jurisdictional responsibility, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident is referred to as: (policy 3.500.1 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan)

Answer 16

b. Unified Command

Question 17

17. Which section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally. This section, in conjunction with the Advanced Training Program, is responsible for annual training, including Exercise components (e.g., tabletop, drill, or full-scale) according to policy 3.500.2 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan?

Answer 17

c. Emergency Management Section

Question 18

18. True or False, according to policy 3.500.3 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, Command and control within ICS starts from the top down and is based on the needs of the incident. The ICS structure is expanded or reduced as needed. Command is established by the most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene.

Answer 18

a. True

Question 19

19. You are the Watch Commander for the night. You are arriving on a call that appears to be turning into a barricade incident. There are two Sergeants already on scene with one on the inner perimeter / immediate action team, and the other on the outer perimeter who has already established a command post, established ICS and seems to have the incident well under control. The Sergeant asks you if you are going to be the Incident Commander (IC). Based on policy 3.500.3 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, your answer is:

Answer 19

b. As WC I should not assume the position unless necessary to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.

Question 20

20. Based on policy 3.500.3 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, regardless of size or type of incident, the top three (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives are:

Answer 20

a. Life safety
b. Incident stabilization
c. Property preservation

Question 21

21. You are the area Lieutenant, and you are arriving on a call that appears to be turning into a barricade incident. There are two Sergeants already on scene with one on the inner perimeter / immediate action team, and the other on the outer perimeter who has already established a command post, established ICS and seems to have the incident well under control. The Sergeant asks you if you are going to be the Incident Commander (IC). Based on policy 3.500.4 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, your answer is:

Answer 21

c. I will leave you in command and mentor you

Question 22

22. You are the Area Lieutenant, and you are arriving on a call that appears to be turning into a barricade incident. There are two Sergeants already on scene with one on the inner perimeter / immediate action team, and the other on the outer perimeter. Based on policy 3.505.3 Barricaded Subject Plan, you need to establish an ICP that:

Answer 22

a. Is secured and is in close proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect;
b. Has an area for responding units to stage
c. Has clear communications

Question 23

23. On this same barricade event, you have established the ICP, made yourself IC and now it is time to call the SWAT Commander. Among other things, one of the factors you will discuss with him regarding their response to the incident, based on policy 3.505.3 Barricaded Subject Plan, will be:

Answer 23

b. The necessity for a large-scale tactical response and neighborhood evacuations versus surveillance and other means to de-escalate the situation and prevent a use of deadly force.

Question 24

24. True or False, based on policy 3.510 Hostage Plan, nothing in this plan will preclude the use of necessary force by officers in protecting themselves and others from death and substantial bodily harm (see LVMPD 3.110, Use of Force).

Answer 24

a. True

Question 25

25. According to policy 3.510 Hostage Plan, Once the SWAT team deploys and takes command of the inner perimeter, or if the hostage taker becomes mobile, the deployment of tactical assets, apprehension of the hostage taker, and rescue of the hostages is maintained by the ______________________ until the situation is resolved.

Answer 25

d. SWAT Commander

Question 26

26. You are on the scene of a bomb threat at the Orleans. The suspect called in stating he will detonate a device in one hour if one hundred million dollars is not sent to an account he provided. You meet with the brand-new director of security, and he asks you if the casino should just go ahead and pay it to avoid a detonation. Your response based on policy 3.520.2 Bomb Threats – Located Explosive Devices – Detonations will be:

Answer 26

a. All decisions regarding compliance with extortion demands will be made by the representative of the establishment.

Question 27

27. You are the watch commander, and someone has called in a bomb threat to HQ. You were advised Bolden units along with HQ security and K9 are sweeping the campus. No evacuations have been made and everything is business as normal since there is nothing suspicious being located yet. You call the sergeant in charge of HQ security and ensure everything is being handled in accordance with policy. Nothing is located, nothing detonated, it appears to be a hoax. You then send an email with the details to the Deputy Chiefs of the Community Policing Division, Homeland Security Division, Support Division Director, ARMOR section supervisor, Bureau Commanders of SNCTC, Communications and the Office of the Sheriff executive lieutenant. The next thing you do is ensure: (policy 3.520.5 Bomb Threats – Located Explosive Devices – Detonations)

Answer 27

d. Watch Commander log entry is not made.

Question 28

28. You are the watch commander and on the scene of a located explosive device. The media are blowing up your phone asking you a bunch of questions as usual. One media person got info from a viewer that a suspicious device was located. So, they are asking questions on the type of explosive, components, packaging, method used to detonate, opinions as to why the device did or did not detonate and investigative techniques used to mitigate the threat. According to policy 3.520.9, Bomb Threats – Located Explosive Devices-Detonations, your response, after conferring with the ARMOR supervisor, SNCTC Bureau Commander or Lieutenant, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and/or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and you are told specific information is not to be released, is:

Answer 28

c. Law enforcement personnel responded and mitigated the threat.

Question 29

29. According to policy 3.535.3 Protests: Peaceful Demonstrations, Civil Disobedience, and Riots, Communication between the department and protest leaders helps to clarify expectations of both demonstrators and police, and thereby increases the likelihood that a demonstration will remain a peaceful and lawful gathering. Who has the responsibility for attempting communication with protest organizers or leaders?

Answer 29

d. Department Supervisors

Question 30

30. You are arriving on a large gathering which officers describe as growing volatile. You observe approximately 150 subjects running into and out of the street and more people showing up. They seem to be gathered in response to a recent controversial event involving police. You make yourself the IC and in accordance with policy 3.535.5 Protests: Peaceful Demonstrations, Civil Disobedience, and Riots, you evaluate the current and evolving conditions and assess many factors including:

Answer 30

a. Any evolving threat to public safety.
b. Protection and preservation of citizens’ civil rights.
c. Unlawful actions or violations of laws ordinances, if any, of protesters.
d. Movement of vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety concerns.

Question 31

31. Continued from question 30, The crowd is growing, and the situation is devolving out of control with subjects throwing bottles and rocks at officers and breaking store windows and tipping over parked vehicles. You cannot identify nor contact any organizers without compromising the safety of your officers and yourself. You have gathered resources and created skirmish lines. You have announced via Public Address system that the gathering is unlawful. Your intent is to give orders to disperse at least three times, giving them ample time to leave the area. The only conditions under which the order does not need to be given three times is: (policy 3.535.7 Protests: Peaceful Demonstrations, Civil Disobedience, and Riots)

Answer 31

a. If there is an immediate threat of harm to property, then only one order to disperse must be provided.
b. If there is an immediate threat of physical harm or death to a person, then no order to disperse must be provided.

Question 32

32. According to policy 3.540 Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Response Policy, A Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) response is used when incidents occur simultaneously and ______________________________________.

Answer 32

b. exceed conventional law enforcement tactics and resources.

Question 33

33. True or False – According to policy 3.540.2 Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Response Policy, Non-uniformed officers near the incident may respond to the staging area or as directed by the IC. However, careful consideration will be given to the assistance they can provide in relationship to that of a marked patrol unit with a uniformed officer. Non-uniformed officers should be readily identifiable as law enforcement to mitigate blue-on-blue incidents.

Answer 33

a. True

Question 34

34. Policy 3.540.2 Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Response Policy - You are IC on an active assailant. You have ICS established, all responsibilities have been handled, a unified command has been set up and additional resources are pouring in. You have set up an alternate staging area for off-duty personnel who have responded to the event. You have an on-duty sergeant in charge of that staging area. You want him to ensure that all off-duty officers at that staging area, before they are assigned any tasks are:

Answer 34

a. Readily identifiable wearing an LVMPD uniform or identifiable police insignias.
b. Have necessary equipment readily available (e.g., radio, handcuffs, and less lethal option) on their person.

Question 35

35. According to policy 4.100 Arrest Procedures and Declaration of Arrest, ____________ are responsible for ensuring the reports are completed and the quality of the report is acceptable.

Answer 35

a. Shift Supervisors

Question 36

36. According to policy 4.100.2 Arrest Procedures and Declaration of Arrest, Officers may, after notification and approval of a _________________, exercise discretion regarding continuing with the booking process if it has been determined that the arrestee needs medical assistance.

Answer 36

c. Watch Commander

Question 37

37. You are the watch commander, and you receive a call from an officer regarding the release of a suspect from custody for medical reasons. You start asking the officer what the charges are. He asks, “why do you want to know?” You explain to him that according to policy 4.100.2 Arrest Procedures and Declaration of Arrest, we cannot release a suspect if he is in custody for crimes against an officer, DV, DWI or any other mandated arrest, any violent crime against a person with significant injury, and what else?

Answer 37

a. Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon.
b. Sexual Assault
c. Kidnapping

Question 38

38. A show of authority by an officer, in words or actions or both, that would cause a reasonable person to think they were being deprived of their liberty more than temporarily (i.e., more than an investigative detention) and involves either:
39. Submission by the subject to the officer’s show of authority, or
40. An actual physical touching that places the subject under the control of the officer.
    This is the definition of: (policy 4.102.2 Arrests without Warrants)

Answer 38

c. an arrest.

Question 39

39. A juvenile should be advised of the potential to be charged in ____________ when applicable. Examples of potential crimes include murder, attempt murder, and sexual assault. (Policy 4.102.2 Arrests without Warrants)

Answer 39

a. Adult court

Question 40

40. According to policy 4.102.7 Arrests without Warrants, an officer will immediately release from custody any person they arrested without a warrant if the officer becomes aware that there is insufficient probable cause for proceeding with an arrest against the person. A released person will be deemed not to have been arrested but only ____________.

Answer 40

c. Detained

Question 41

41. You are an area lieutenant on duty when your sergeant calls and complains that FJC is not responding to a call that his officers are on. You ask him what happened, and he informs you that the suspect battered his pregnant wife. You ask what else the suspect did, and he informs you that is all. You then proceed to tell him that according to policy 4.104.7 Domestic Violence Investigations, the FJC serves as the investigative component for felony domestic violence cases excluding domestic violence where the enhancement is based solely on the victim being pregnant. What other exclusions are there?

Answer 41

a. DV where the offense of coercion is the only felony crime.
b. Misdemeanor domestic violence that is coupled with non-domestic violence felony crime such as burglary or grand larceny.
c. For the charge of domestic violence with a prior felony conviction, the prior felony conviction must be a domestic violence offense.

Question 42

42. You are the watch commander and are informed that there was a domestic battery by a department employee on his spouse. You are told that officers are at the residence now and a sergeant is there. There is PC for the employee. They can’t remember who handles this call since policy changes so much. You explain that according to policy 4.104.6 Domestic Violence Investigations, (which can be easily accessed from their tablet or cell phone through PowerDMS) the unit to call out is:

Answer 42

b. Criminal Investigations

Question 43

43. You are the on-duty area Lieutenant when you receive a call from your sergeant. She informs you that an officer is making a DV arrest however, there is a previous conviction for domestic violence, verified through records, and the suspect had a firearm on him when he was arrested. She knows there is something that needs to be sent to the feds, but she cannot remember which alphabet agency. You inform her that a Firearms Notification (LVMPD 181) needs to be faxed to the local office of the _________ and _______ (Policy 4.104.5 Domestic Violence Investigations)

Answer 43

d. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and LVMPD CCW Dispositions Detail

Question 44

44. You are the dayshift Lieutenant when you are approached by a LEST. She informs you that there is a subject in the front lobby who shows as having a Stalking/Harassment Order against him which has not been served. She tells you the sergeant refuses to bring an officer in from the field to serve it. You ask, “I don’t understand, how can I help?” She says reminds you of policy 4.106.4 Orders for Protection (Restraining Orders) and says:

Answer 44

a. Stalking Harassment Orders must be served (or adverse party notified) by a commissioned officer.

Question 45

45. According to policy 4.108 Transporting Arrestees, in the event of an arrestee escape, the transporting officer will notify the Communications Bureau and __________________.

Answer 45

c. Attempt to recapture the arrestee.

Question 46

46. True or False – According to policy 4.116.1 Driving/Vehicle Procedures, provisions of NRS do not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and do not protect the driver from consequences of the driver’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Answer 46

a. True

Question 47

47. True or False – Sergeants and Lieutenants are required to recertify at EVOC every 5 years according to policy 4.116.2 Driving/Vehicle Procedures?

Answer 47

a. True

Question 48

48. You are the area Lieutenant and are informed by your sergeant that one of his officers had struck a pole backing out of a parking spot. The officer is fine, no injuries. He asks if he should request traffic to respond. You ask him how bad the damage is, and he tells you it’s just a minor scratch and dent, barely $200 dollars’ worth of damage. According to policy 4.116.3 Driving/Vehicle Procedures, your response is:

Answer 48

a. Complete a Supervisor’s Report of Department Vehicle Incident (LVMPD 393) and forward it to the chain.

Question 49

49. You are the area Lieutenant when a shooting happens in a problem neighborhood. You are on scene and are informed that trouble has been brewing there for weeks now. The suspect is still outstanding, and family and friends of the victim are in a rage. You notify the captain and the watch commander that the likelihood for retaliation is high. According to policy 4.196 Community Responder Outreach, this would most likely be a qualifying event for:

Answer 49

d. Rebuilding Every City Around Peace (RECAP) response

Question 50

50. According to policy 4.196 Community Responder Outreach, the location of the primary RECAP activation will be the:

Answer 50

c. Probable retaliation location
d. Any place deemed appropriate or necessary to the circumstances.

Question 51

51. According to policy 5.100.1 Search and Seizure, the Fourth Amendment protects and expectation of privacy that must be both: (1) ___________ and (2) ___________.

Answer 51

c. reasonable / legitimate

Question 52

52. True or False – According to policy 5.100.4 Search and Seizure, warrantless entries into a residence are not permitted under the Community Caretaking Doctrine. Instead, officers need to articulate the need for an emergency aid exception.

Answer 52

a. True

Question 53

53. According to policy 5.100.5 Search and Seizure, investigative detentions, also known as reasonable suspicion stops or Terry stops allow an officer to stop a person to ascertain their __________ and ____________.

Answer 53

d. Identity and Purpose

Question 54

54. You are the area Lieutenant and dispatch has called to advise you that CPS needs to serve an Administrative Search Warrant at an area residence. You are asked if we can send units to assist. You approved the request and due to the fact that you have just read policy 5.100.10 Search and Seizure, you advise the dispatcher that our assistance will be limited to:

Answer 54

a. Clearing the residence
b. Addressing officer safety concerns

Question 55

55. You are the graveyard Lieutenant for Summerlin Area Command, and you receive information that the former governor is a suspect in a domestic violence case. You immediately advise the sergeant to contact which unit: (policy 6.360.1 Crime Scene Investigations and Investigative Personnel Notifications)

Answer 55

c. Criminal Intelligence Section (CIS)

Question 56

56. You are the area Lieutenant, and your sergeant calls you and informs you that there is a kidnapping call. He informs you that he will be calling Robbery out for the investigation. Having just read policy 6.360.1 Crime Scene Investigations and Investigative Personnel Notifications, you understand Robbery should only be called on kidnappings if they involve:

Answer 56

b. Extortion Demand

Question 57

57. That same sergeant calls you later in the shift and advises you that one of his officers was involved in a fight and at one point, the suspect hit the officer in the head with a metal pipe. The officer is in the hospital with a concussion but will be ok. According to policy 6.360.1 Crime Scene Investigations and Investigative Personnel Notifications, what unit do you advise him to notify?

Answer 57

a. FIT
b. CIRT

Question 58

58. You are the new graveyard Lieutenant, and your brand-new sergeant advises you that he has a problem employee. He states the employee has had numerous complaints in the past regarding interactions with the public. It has been several months since the last complaint which resulted in discipline. Your sergeant states he wants to pull body worn camera video and observe some of his calls to ensure the officer is still acting professionally. Having just read policy 7.136.3 Body Worn Cameras, you advise the sergeant that:

Answer 58

a. Supervisors will only access the BWC video for investigative purposes outlined in policy (e.g., complaints, uses of force, vehicle pursuits, etc.) or an allegation of misconduct.

Question 59

59. A week later, the same sergeant calls you and informs you he received a complaint from a citizen regarding that officer’s conduct. The sergeant is on scene with the citizen and he tells you that the citizen is demanding he be allowed to review the body worn camera right then and there. The sergeant is not quite sure what to do, which is why he is calling you. Your response to him, based on policy 7.136.3 Body Worn Cameras, would be:

Answer 59

b. Absolutely not.

Question 60

60. True or False - Involved personnel and/or any supervisor or representative will not view the BWC recording prior to Force Investigative Team (FIT) or Critical Incident Review Team (CIRT) viewing the footage, except when exigent circumstances exist.

Answer 60

a. True

Question 61

61. True or False, it is the responding sergeant’s responsibility to notify the watch commander of the event number, time of call, details of the call, and any support agencies who may have responded. Additionally, if a sergeant becomes aware of an event that is not listed in policy but believes the watch commander should be advised, a notification should be made.

Answer 61

a. True

Question 62

62. According to policy 7.430.2 Early Identification and Intervention Program (EIIP), the primary responsibility of EIIP is to identify ________________________ and other indicators at an early stage and to be proactive by providing resources to members such as training, counseling, and support.

Answer 62

b. Problematic behavioral patterns

Question 63

63. You are a Lieutenant on graveyard shift and your sergeant advises you he received an EIIP alert for one of his officers. You ask him what he plans to do, and he says he is going to discuss the alert with the officer, document in a contact report and have his squad members keep an eye on him. Having just read policy 7.430.5 Early Identification and Intervention Program (EIIP), you advise him:

Answer 63

a. EIIP alerts are confidential.
b. EIIP alerts are non-disciplinary.

Question 64

64. According to policy 7.540.5 News Media and Public Information, _______________ may release information on field incidents and activities.

Answer 64

b. Watch commanders.
c. Area Lieutenants.

Question 65

65. According to policy 7.540.9 News Media and Public Information, before conducting an interview or training pertaining to a mass casualty event or major incident involving significant media coverage, LVMPD employees will contact the __________________ for approval.

Answer 65

c. Office of the Undersheriff

Question 66

66. According to policy 7.600 Emergency Mobilization Plan, a level 2 Mobilization means:

Answer 66

b. All swing shift squads will work regardless of RDO’s.

Question 67

67. True or False – According to policy 8.157 Social Media and Electronic Communications by Department Members, department members are prohibited from disclosing information pertaining to any other members of the Department without permission of the affected member (to include “tagging” in text or photos).

Answer 67

a. True

Question 68

68. You are a newly promoted Lieutenant, and your sergeant advises you that she has observed one of her officer’s social media pages and on it the officer stated that women do not make good officers. She found this offensive and when she confronted the officer about it, he stated he has First Amendment rights. She did not know exactly what to say to his argument, so she asked you for advice. You point her in the direction of policy 8.157 Social Media and Electronic Communications by Department Members, specifically where it says:

Answer 68

b. Department members are prohibited from speech that ridicules, maligns, disparages, or otherwise promotes discrimination against race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation, gender identity and expression or other explicit class of individuals.

Question 69

69. According to policy 8.166 Drug Free Workplace, a concentration of alcohol that indicates a ____ percent or above, at the time of a BAC test, is per se impairment and may be grounds for discipline.

Answer 69

d. .02

Question 70

70. You are the shift Lieutenant, and your sergeant advises you that one of his officers told him that he still lives at home and his parents are both heavy marijuana users. He is worried the department will terminate him if he does not move out of the house, but he cannot afford to at this point due to heavy student loans. He does not use the marijuana himself and says his parents both use it medicinally. The sergeant asks you if the department expects the officer to move out. You refer your sergeant to policy 8.166 Drug Free Workplace, which states:

Answer 70

b. Employees may associate with individuals who are using marijuana legally under state law, either recreationally or medically; however, employees do so at their own risk.

Question 71

71. According to policy 8.174 Respect for Individual Rights of Persons, all complaints alleging the use of bias-based profiling in any law enforcement action will be thoroughly investigated by the ____________________.

Answer 71

c. Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB)

Question 72

72. You are the new Lieutenant for graveyard and your new sergeant presents to you what he believes is a problem. He informs you that one of his officers had been arrested for Battery Domestic Violence two months ago to which he pleaded no contest, and his girlfriend has a just gotten an Extended TPO against him. The sergeant is asking what the officer should do since he is unable to be in possession of a firearm. You refer him to policy 8.220 Domestic Abuse and DUI Violations by Employees, which states:

Answer 72

a. Pursuant to NRS 33.031 members who carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties and are subject to an “extended order for protection” for domestic abuse may carry only department-authorized firearms, and only while in the performance of their duties.

Question 73

73. According to policy 8.325 Employment Diversity Section, The elements of harassment are:

Answer 73

a. Unwelcome;
b. Conduct directed at a member of a protected class;
c. Offensive to the recipient and to a “reasonable person”; and
d. Conduct that is severe or pervasive (e.g., repeated).

Question 74

74. According to policy 8.330.1 Maintenance of Values and Ethics, if the complaint is not an allegation that involves a violation of department policy or violation of law, handle the matter as a customer service dispute that will be documented on a ________________.

Answer 74

c. Citizen Contact

Question 75

75. According to policy 8.330.1 Maintenance of Values and Ethics, if the complaint only involves the complainant’s disagreement with an established and proper department policy, procedure, rule, regulation, law, or practice, a supervisor conducting the inquiry will:

Answer 75

a. Explain to the complainant department policy, procedure, rule, regulation, law, or practice and how the issue does not rise to misconduct.
b. Document the discussion in Blue Team as a citizen contact.

Question 76

76. According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, some of the most significant benefits of EIIP include ________________, __________________________________________________________________, ____________________________________________________, strengthening the culture of integrity and accountability within the LVMPD, improving community relations, reducing litigation costs, and bringing the LVMPD to the forefront of the field by adopting proven best practices.

Answer 76

a. Improving supervision,
b. Helping officers overcome personal or professional problems that affect job performance,
c. Identifying potential problems with personnel very early on

Question 77

77. True or False - According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, EIIP is a prevention-oriented system that uses a non-disciplinary approach to assist supervisors in identifying employees who are at risk of engaging in conduct that can be harmful to the employee, the agency, or the public.

Answer 77

a. True

Question 78

73. According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, the 3 prongs of EIIP are:

Answer 78

c. Identification, Prevention, Intervention

Question 79

79. According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, more often than not, performance problems are rooted in _________ and ______________________.

Answer 79

a. Stress
b. Personal/Family issues

Question 80

80. As the shift Lieutenant, you receive an EIIP alert that your sergeant has forwarded to you. In the sergeant’s notes regarding “Actions taken”, he states that he will discuss with the employee the situation for the EIIP alert, monitor the employee for any adverse patterns of behavior and document the conversation in a Contact report. According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, you advise the sergeant to do all of that with the exception of?

Answer 80

c. Document the conversation in a Contact report.

Question 81

81. You are the shift Lieutenant, and your sergeant advises you that one of his officers is going through a divorce. The officer seems to be handling it ok and is aware of services available to him through the conversation he had with the sergeant. The sergeant said he has already notified PEAP and then asks if there is anything else that should be done. According to the Early Identification and Intervention Program [EIIP] Supervisor’s Manual, you advise the sergeant to:

Answer 81

b. Generate a SER in Blue Team

Question 82

82. According to ICS-100, weaknesses in incident management were often due to many reasons including:

Answer 82

a. Lack of accountability, including unclear chains of command and supervision
b. Poor communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems and conflicting codes and terminology
c. No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.

Question 83

83. True or False – According to ICS-100, ICS may be used for small or large events. It can grow or shrink to meet the changing needs of an incident or event.

Answer 83

a. True

Question 84

84. You are the Watch Commander 2 for the night when you are summoned by the county emergency manager along with the county fire chief to assist in a unified command due to flooding concerns across the valley. The command post is set up and you are there with those individuals. One swift water rescue is initiated by FD and they request officers in the area to manage crowd, traffic and scene control. The event is working off of Interop 1 so all parties can talk to one another. According to ICS-100, you inform all LVMPD officers on the channel to ensure they are communicating using:

Answer 84

c. Plain English

Question 85

85. According to ICS-100, an _____________________ is an oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing and incident.

Answer 85

b. Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Question 86

86. According to ICS-100, Effective span of control on incidents may vary from three (3) to seven (7), and a ratio of _________to __________ is recommended.

Answer 86

c. One (1) supervisor / five (5) reporting elements

Question 87

87. According to ICS-100, there are five major management functions, in addition to Incident Command, what are the remaining four?

Answer 87

a. Operations Section
b. Planning Section
c. Logistics Section
d. Finance/Administration Section

Question 88

88. According to ICS-100, what is the only position which is always staffed in ICS applications?

Answer 88

d. Incident Commander

Question 89

89. According to the Watch Commander Manual, The Watch Commander answers directly to the _________________________. The WC is the voice of Executive Staff during their shift.

Answer 89

d. Deputy Chiefs of TSD, CPD West, and CPD East

Question 90

90. According to the Watch Commander Manual, The WC is ultimately responsible for department ___________.

Answer 90

c. Resource allocation

Question 91

91. True or False - The WC has the authority to order an investigative detail to respond, if the investigative sergeant/lieutenant refuses to respond.

Answer 91

a. True

Question 92

92. You are the Watch Commander, and you had a very busy day with a lot of information to put in the WC Log. According to the Watch Commander Manual, which of the following would not go into the Watch Commander Log?

Answer 92

a. Stranger sexual assault
b. Metro Involved 401 with major injuries.
c. Robbery with a shot fired.
d. Homicide

Question 93

93. You are the Watch Commander, and you are notified about a domestic violence call involving an LVMPD employee as the victim. The victim only has a minor injury, treated on scene. The suspect is in custody. Having just read the Watch Commander manual, you are aware that an incident like this would not go in the WC Log. However, what should you ensure happens?

Answer 93

a. The employee’s chain and the area chain are notified via email.

Question 94

94. While operating as the Watch Commander, you are notified by an area sergeant of a shot spotter® event, which also came to you through Secured Comm. You get the details, and you tell the sergeant to ensure the Bureau Commander is notified. No one was hit and no impacts, suspects or victims were located, but the notification is due to the fact that there were confirmed ____ rounds fired based on the number of casings located at the scene. (per Watch Commander Manual).

Answer 94

b. 10

Question 95

95. According to Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, these laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on particular protected classes which include the following - Race - Color - Religion - Sex - National Origin - Age - Genetic Information - Disability - Pregnancy - Military Service – and what additional protected classes?

Answer 95

a. Sexual Orientation
b. Gender Identity/Expression
c. Political Affiliation

Question 96

96. According to Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, there are multiple categories of discrimination under the law, these include ____________ and __________________.

Answer 96

a. Disparate treatment.
b. Adverse impact.

Question 97

97. True or False - According to Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, Disparate or different treatment occurs when an employer treats an individual lass favorably than other similarly situated individuals because of their protected status.

Answer 97

a. True

Question 98

98. You are a new Lieutenant on graveyard, and you are at coffee with another Lieutenant. He tells you about an incident which took place in his briefing, regarding an officer who was being made fun of due to the fact she has an accent. The sergeant informed him it is the second time it happened, and she has asked them to stop, but it has continued. The Lieutenant does not believe anything can be done about it until a pattern of behavior is established and her work performance is suffering. Because you have just studied Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, you inform him:

Answer 98

c. He is wrong, Department policies are more stringent than Federal or State law and one incident can be enough to sustain a complaint.

Question 99

99. According to Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, the unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that could affect an individual’s employment status, opportunities, work performance or could create a hostile, offensive, intimidating work environment is sexual harassment. The conduct must be _____________ and ____________.

Answer 99

b. Unwelcomed and of a sexual nature.

Question 100

100. According to Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, Supervisors Shall:
     _________ that all employees be treated with dignity and fairness.
     __________ the work environment for signs of harassment and/or discrimination.
     ___________ from encouraging or participating in acts that could be perceived as harassment and/or discrimination.
     ____________ employees on prohibited behavior
     ____________ any acts that may be considered harassment and take steps to intervene even if the employees involved are not under his/her supervision.
     ____________ all complaints of harassment/discrimination to the Employment Diversity Section, whether witnessed or reported, formally or informally.

Answer 100

a. INSIST, MONITOR, REFRAIN, COUNSEL, STOP, REPORT

Question 101

101. According to The Civil Unrest Handout 1-Protest Safety, examples of an activity that turns a protest illegal include: Continued violations of traffic laws, e.g., seizing an intersection to impede traffic; Damaging property; Harming others participating in the event or bystanders; throwing rocks, bottles, or other items at persons or property; and

Answer 101

a. Obstructing access to a public building
b. Interfering with the peaceful conduct of activities normally carried on in a public building or on its grounds.
c. A and B

Question 102

102. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, what are some examples of LMVPD’s decentralized approach to implement community programs tailored to neighborhoods found within each area command?

Answer 102

a. Safe Village
b. Pathway from Poverty
c. Rebuilding Every City Around Peace (RECAP)
d. All of the above

Question 103

103. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, if a citizen is not satisfied with LVMPD’s investigation or findings, what other alternative do they have to make a complaint for further resolution?

Answer 103

c. Citizen’s Review Board (CRB)

Question 104

104. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, which system identifies an officer who may be experiencing personal or professional problems, so the Department may intervene sooner and prevent future issues?

Answer 104

b. Early Identification & Intervention System

Question 105

105. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, from 2012-2014, LVMPD worked with the Department of Justice and the COPS Office through the _________________, which resulted implementing more than 70 recommendations on policies, tactics, training, oversight and community engagement.

Answer 105

a. Collaborative Reform Initiative

Question 106

106. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training: On May 15, 2020, LVMPD published an extensively revised Use of Force Policy. Some of the revisions include which of the following?

Answer 106

a. Goes beyond Graham v. Connor (1989) standard.
b. Requires a warning, when feasible, by the officers before firing or in other uses of force.
c. A & B

Question 107

107. True or False - According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, Community members are engaged in teaching, providing input, and reviewing our training.

Answer 107

a. True

Question 108

8. According to LVMPD’s Efforts on Community Oriented Policing, Legitimacy, Policy, and Training, LVMPD Training provides yearly reality-based training (team scenarios) and advanced officers skills training (decision making). These scenarios test __________ and ____________________.

Answer 108

c. De-escalation / communication skills

Question 109

109. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, there has been an increase in on-scene supervision during OISs and most officers involved had ___________ years of tenure, were classified as a Police Officer II (PO-II) and assigned to patrol.

Answer 109

d. 1-5

Question 110

110. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, by working with community members coupled with the information garnered in this report, LVMPD will ensure standardized tactics are used, ongoing training is enforced and current policies and procedures are followed by employees. This will ensure the ongoing safety of the community by reinforcing ________________ techniques while holding every human life to the highest regard.

Answer 110

b. De-escalation

Question 111

111. True or False - According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, the prospect of a favorable outcome is often enhanced when supervisors become involved in the management of the overall response to a potentially violent encounter by coordinating officers’ tactical actions.

Answer 111

a. True

Question 112

112. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, Supervisors will acknowledge and respond to incidents in a timely manner when an officer’s use of reportable force is ___________.

Answer 112

c. Probable

Question 113

113. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, Officers may determine which approved firearm is most appropriate based on distance, available cover and the tactical situation presented. The predominant firearm used by officers in an OIS was a _____________.

Answer 113

b. Handgun

Question 114

114. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, over the 5-year period, when a handgun or shotgun was used during an OIS, it was most commonly fired at distances of _____________.

Answer 114

d. 0 to 25 feet

Question 115

115. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, all decisions by officers and supervisors to conduct vehicle pursuits will be made with the primary goal of?

Answer 115

a. Assuring the safety of innocent citizens, officers and whenever possible, those attempting to flee.

Question 116

116. According to the Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Annual 5-Year Statistical Report, in the five-year average for vehicle pursuits, 70% of vehicle pursuits last:

Answer 116

b. 1-5 minutes

Question 117

117. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, some of the areas encompassed in the post-incident assessment are event pre-planning, staffing, communication, and what else? (pg. 23)

Answer 117

a. Tactics
b. Use of Force
c. Arrest procedures
d. All of the above

Question 118

118. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, _________ identifies all anticipated contingencies and resources for managing a large‐scale event. (pg. 23)

Answer 118

c. IAP

Question 119

119. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, Supervisors from the rank of _________to _________ must be trained to handle the ever‐ changing dynamics of protests ranging from peaceful demonstrations to riots. (pg. 26)

Answer 119

b. Sergeant to Captain

Question 120

120. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, dispersal orders must be clear, concise, and inform all protesters that the assembly has been deemed unlawful. Additionally, they must provide warning that enforcement action will occur for failure to disperse. A clear ______________ must be announced and provided. (pg. 33)

Answer 120

a. egress route

Question 121

121. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, Skirmish lines, when used appropriately, are an effective crowd control tactic. However, they may become a point of conflict. In planning for crowd management, the Department will use skirmish lines primarily to _________ and ________. (pg. 33)

Answer 121

c. Protect lives and property.

Question 122

122. True or False - According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, for a moving protest, the use of vehicles allowed LVMPD officers to actively monitor the gathering, help facilitate safe crowd movement, and remain mobile. (pg. 34)

Answer 122

a. True

Question 123

123. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, clear arrest procedures must be established and communicated to officers. Documentation of arrests or citations must be supported by __________, _____________ probable cause and must articulate the elements of the crime. (pg. 40)

Answer 123

b. Accurate, individualized.

Question 124

124. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, collectively, the alleged misconduct was primarily focused on ___________ and ____________. (pg. 40-41)

Answer 124

a. Arrest procedures
b. Use of Force
d. A & B

Question 125

125. According to the Protest & Civil disorder Incidents: After Action Report, video from multiple sources, including ____, public safety cameras, and social media was invaluable for providing an objective perspective of events. (pg. 41)

Answer 125

c. BWC