LASD Written Exam — Which Sections Are Actually Tested and How to Prep
I'm scheduled for the la sheriff written exam in three weeks and want to make sure I'm studying the right material. The LASD recruitment site isn't super specific about what's on the exam, which makes prep harder. I've heard it covers reading comprehension, data interpretation, writing ability, and spatial reasoning — but I'm not sure of the weight of each section.
The lasd practice test prep I've been doing covers law enforcement procedures and situational judgment, which I assume maps to the written and oral components. Report writing seems especially important because deputies write dozens of reports per shift, so that section probably carries significant weight.
Practicing with the LASD Report Writing and Documentation Skills quiz helped me understand what evaluators look for. What study resources did people actually use for the written portion, and how much time would you recommend?
The written exam is mostly reading comprehension and writing mechanics — grammar, sentence clarity, and ability to organize information. The spatial reasoning section is shorter. I used practice tests for about three weeks, 30 minutes daily. The reading passages are long, so practice reading quickly and identifying the main point. Don't overthink situational judgment questions — pick the most by-the-book answer, not the most creative solution.
Quick update for this thread: just cleared 87% on my most recent LASD practice set. The lasd practice test pdf has been my main resource and the difficulty feels right — not easy enough to give false confidence, not so hard it's discouraging. Sitting for the real thing in 2 weeks.
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