LASD - Los Angeles Sheriff Department Vocabulary and Spelling Questions and Answers

Question 1

The deputy was required to __________ the area to ensure it was secure before the event.

Accepted Answer

reconnoiter

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reconoiter

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reconnoitter

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reccomnoiter

Question 2

In the context of a police report, the word 'corroborate' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

To confirm or give support to a statement

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To contradict a statement

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To fabricate evidence

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To question a witness

Question 3

Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?

Accepted Answer

The officer recieved a commendation for her bravery.

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The suspect was belligerent and uncooperative during the arrest.

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A separate incident report is necessary for the property damage.

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Maintaining equipment is a crucial part of the job.

Question 4

A situation that is 'volatile' can be best described as:

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Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

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Calm and predictable

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Quiet and orderly

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Difficult to understand

Question 5

Choose the word that is spelled correctly to complete the sentence: The __________ for the stolen vehicle was broadcast to all patrol units.

Accepted Answer

description

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discription

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descreption

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describtion

Question 6

The witness provided a 'succinct' account of the events. What is the meaning of 'succinct'?

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Briefly and clearly expressed

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Long and detailed

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Confusing and unclear

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Emotional and biased