LAPD Reading Comprehension Skills 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Eastbound

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To provide a timeline of events following the bang

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Urgent or requiring immediate action

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

The unfamiliar vehicle may be connected to the theft

Answer

The unfamiliar vehicle was present during the theft window, making it a reasonable lead to investigate.

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

LAPD Reading Comprehension Skills 2