LAPD Situational Judgment and Ethics 3

Question 1

You stop a vehicle and the driver becomes extremely agitated, shouting that you are targeting him because of his race. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Tell the driver his race had nothing to do with the stop and explain the specific traffic violation

Answer

Calmly explaining the specific, lawful reason for the stop is the most professional and transparent response to allegations of bias.

Question 2

During a search authorized by a warrant, you find evidence of a different, serious crime not covered by the warrant. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Seize the evidence immediately under the plain view doctrine and notify a supervisor

Answer

The plain view doctrine permits seizure of evidence of a crime that is immediately apparent and discovered during a lawful search.

Question 3

A juvenile suspect in custody asks to speak with his parents before answering any questions. You believe he has critical information about an ongoing crime. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Honor his request, cease questioning, and contact his parents or guardian

Answer

Juveniles have the right to have a parent or guardian present during questioning, and this right must be honored when invoked.

Question 4

You are the first officer on scene at a shooting. A wounded suspect is conscious and begins confessing to a murder without being questioned. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Allow him to speak freely since Miranda warnings are only required before custodial interrogation

Answer

Miranda warnings are required before custodial interrogation; spontaneous, unelicited statements do not require a Miranda advisement and are admissible.

Question 5

A community member files a complaint alleging you used excessive force during an arrest. Your supervisor asks you to informally resolve it by speaking directly with the complainant. You should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and ensure the complaint follows the formal investigation process

Answer

Formal misconduct complaints must be processed through official channels to ensure accountability and due process for all parties.

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

LAPD Situational Judgment and Ethics 3