LAPD Core Values and Hiring Process

Question 1

Which of the following is one of the LAPD's stated Core Values?

Accepted Answer

Reverence for the law

Answer

LAPD's Core Values are Service to our communities, Reverence for the law, Commitment to leadership, Integrity in all we say and do, Respect for people, and Quality through continuous improvement.

Question 2

Which phrase completes the LAPD Core Value "Integrity in all we say and ___"?

Accepted Answer

do

Answer

The Core Value reads "Integrity in all we say and do." It stresses honesty in both words and actions.

Question 3

Why does the LAPD run a thorough background investigation on every applicant?

Accepted Answer

To verify honesty, character, and suitability for a position of public trust

Answer

Officers hold positions of public trust. The background investigation checks employment, criminal, financial, and personal history to confirm integrity and suitability.

Question 4

Which of the following belongs to the LAPD hiring process?

Accepted Answer

Background investigation

Answer

The LAPD process includes a written exam, a physical fitness qualifier, an interview, a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological and medical evaluations before academy entry.

Question 5

During an interview, a candidate is asked how they would show "Respect for people." Which answer best reflects that Core Value?

Accepted Answer

Treating everyone courteously and impartially regardless of background

Answer

Respect for people means treating all members of the public with dignity, fairness, and impartiality. That is the standard LAPD expects of its officers.

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LAPD Core Values and Hiring Process