LAPD Basic Police Terminology 2

Question 1

In LAPD radio communications, what does the term 'Code 4' signify?

Accepted Answer

No further assistance needed, situation under control

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Officer needs assistance immediately

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Officer is responding to a call

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Suspect is in custody

Question 2

What is a 'Field Interview' (FI) in police terminology?

Accepted Answer

A brief investigative stop where an officer questions a suspicious person

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A formal arrest procedure

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A witness interview conducted at the station

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An interrogation of a crime suspect

Question 3

What does 'exigent circumstances' mean in law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Emergency conditions that justify warrantless entry or search

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A warrant obtained after a search

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A formal request for backup

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A citation issued at the scene

Question 4

What is an 'APB' in law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

All Points Bulletin — a broadcast alert to all officers about a suspect or vehicle

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Annual Police Budget

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Arrest Probable Basis

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Active Patrol Beat

Question 5

The term 'chain of custody' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The documented record tracking evidence from collection to court

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The hierarchy of command within a police department

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The process of arresting multiple suspects

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The assignment of officers to patrol zones

Question 6

What does 'booking' refer to in the arrest process?

Accepted Answer

The administrative process of recording an arrest and entering the suspect into the system

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Requesting a warrant from a judge

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Transferring a suspect between facilities

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Writing the initial incident report

Question 7

In LAPD terminology, what is a 'beat'?

Accepted Answer

A designated geographic area assigned to an officer for patrol

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The rhythm of a police radio broadcast

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A suspect who resists arrest

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A shift rotation schedule