LAPD Reading Comprehension Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A police report states: 'The suspect fled northbound on Main Street, turned east on 5th Avenue, and was last seen entering a gray building with a red awning.' Which direction was the suspect traveling when last seen?
- Northbound
- Eastbound (Correct answer)
- Southbound
- Westbound
Correct answer: Eastbound
The suspect turned east on 5th Avenue and was last seen entering a building, so they were last traveling eastbound.
Question 2: Read the following: 'Officers must complete Form 15-A within 24 hours of any use-of-force incident. Supervisors must review and sign the form within 48 hours of submission.' If an officer uses force at 6:00 PM on Monday, by when must the supervisor sign the form?
- Tuesday at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday at 6:00 PM (Correct answer)
- Thursday at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday at 6:00 AM
Correct answer: Wednesday at 6:00 PM
The officer must submit by Tuesday 6:00 PM, and the supervisor has 48 hours from submission, making the deadline Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Question 3: A witness statement reads: 'I heard a loud bang, then saw two men run from the store. One wore a red jacket, the other wore a blue hoodie. They got into a white car that drove away quickly.' What is the primary purpose of this statement?
- To describe the store layout
- To provide a timeline of events following the bang (Correct answer)
- To identify the license plate of the getaway car
- To explain why the men were running
Correct answer: To provide a timeline of events following the bang
The statement primarily provides a sequence of observed events following the loud bang.
Question 4: A department memo states: 'Effective immediately, patrol officers are prohibited from conducting solo interviews of juvenile suspects without a supervisor present, unless exigent circumstances exist.' What does the word 'exigent' most likely mean in this context?
- Routine
- Urgent or requiring immediate action (Correct answer)
- Scheduled in advance
- Requiring written approval
Correct answer: Urgent or requiring immediate action
'Exigent circumstances' in law enforcement refers to urgent situations that require immediate action.
Question 5: A crime report includes: 'The victim reported the theft occurred between 0800 and 1400 hours. A neighbor observed an unfamiliar vehicle parked in the driveway at approximately 1100 hours.' What can be logically inferred from this information?
- The neighbor committed the theft
- The unfamiliar vehicle may be connected to the theft (Correct answer)
- The theft occurred at exactly 1100 hours
- The victim knows who stole the property
Correct answer: The unfamiliar vehicle may be connected to the theft
The unfamiliar vehicle was present during the theft window, making it a reasonable lead to investigate.
Question 6: The following notice is posted: 'All personnel requesting overtime must submit requests no later than 72 hours before the scheduled shift. Requests submitted after the deadline will be denied except in cases of staffing emergency declared by the Watch Commander.' An officer submits an overtime request 48 hours before the shift. What will likely happen?
- The request will be approved automatically
- The request will be denied unless a Watch Commander declares a staffing emergency (Correct answer)
- The Watch Commander must approve all late requests
- The officer must resubmit with a supervisor signature
Correct answer: The request will be denied unless a Watch Commander declares a staffing emergency
The request was submitted late, so it will be denied unless the Watch Commander declares a staffing emergency.
Question 7: A police bulletin reads: 'Be advised that the suspect is described as a male, approximately 6'2", 220 lbs, with a tattoo of an eagle on his left forearm. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.' Which detail is NOT mentioned in the bulletin?
- The suspect's height
- The suspect's weight
- The suspect's hair color (Correct answer)
- The location of the suspect's tattoo
Correct answer: The suspect's hair color
The bulletin describes height, weight, and tattoo location, but does not mention hair color.
LAPD Reading Comprehension Skills 2
A police report states: 'The suspect fled northbound on Main Street, turned east on 5th Avenue, and was last seen entering a gray building with a red awning.' Which direction was the suspect traveling when last seen?