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LAPD Policies Exam Q&A: Law Enforcement Study Guide, Exams of Criminal procedure

Boston University (BU)Criminal procedure

A series of questions and answers related to lapd (los angeles police department) policies, covering topics such as reasonable suspicion, probable cause, use of force, vehicle and foot pursuit policies, and the use of various tools and tactics. It serves as a study guide or quick reference for understanding key aspects of law enforcement procedures and regulations within the lapd. The content includes definitions, guidelines, and range specifications for different scenarios and equipment, offering a concise overview of essential lapd protocols. This material is useful for law enforcement students, officers, or anyone interested in understanding the operational guidelines of the lapd.

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LAPD Policies Exam Questions AND
Answers
Reasonable Suspicion -
correct answer ✅is when a peace officer has enough
facts and circumstances present to make it reasonable
to suspect that criminal activity is occurring and the
person detained is connected to that activity.
Probable Cause -
correct answer ✅is a set of facts that would cause a
person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an
honest and strong belief that the person to be
arrested is guilty of a crime.
834a PC -
correct answer ✅If a person has knowledge, or by the
exercise of reasonable care, should have knowledge,
that he is being arrested by a peace officer, it is the
duty of such person to refrain from using force or any
weapon to resist such arrest
835a PC -
correct answer ✅Any officer who has reasonable cause
to believe that the person to be arrested has
committed a public offense may use reasonable force
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Reasonable Suspicion - correct answer ✅is when a peace officer has enough facts and circumstances present to make it reasonable to suspect that criminal activity is occurring and the person detained is connected to that activity. Probable Cause - correct answer ✅is a set of facts that would cause a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an honest and strong belief that the person to be arrested is guilty of a crime. 834a PC - correct answer ✅If a person has knowledge, or by the exercise of reasonable care, should have knowledge, that he is being arrested by a peace officer, it is the duty of such person to refrain from using force or any weapon to resist such arrest 835a PC - correct answer ✅Any officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force

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to effect an arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance 243(f)(4) PC - correct answer ✅serious impairment of physical condition, including, but not limited to, the following: loss of consciousness, concussion, bone fracture, protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ, a wound requiring extensive suturing, and serious disfigurement. Deadly Force - correct answer ✅1.) Protect themselves or others from what is reasonable believed to be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury; or 2.) Prevent a crime where the subject's actions place a person(s) in imminent jeopardy of death or serious bodily injury; or 3.) Prevent the escape of a violent fleeing felon when there is probable cause to believe the escape will pose a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others if apprehension is delayed.

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themselves, other officers, the suspect and public safety versus what will be gained by engaging in the pursuit. Bean Bag Range - correct answer ✅5 to 45 feet Shotgun Effective Range - correct answer ✅17 to 25 yards. Shotgun Max Lethal Range - correct answer ✅300 yards. Categorical uses of force - correct answer ✅incidents are incidents involving use of deadly force Baton Policy - correct answer ✅An officer may use the Baton as a reasonable force option to control a suspect when the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officer or others.

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Oleoresin capsicum may be used to: - correct answer ✅▪To control a suspect ▪To control a specific suspect (target specific) in a crowd control situation ▪On a crowd (non-target specific) during a crowd control incident when approved by a commander or above Taser Usage Policy - correct answer ✅The TASER may be used on suspects who are violent, or who pose an immediate threat to themselves or others, Use of Force - correct answer ✅It is the policy of this department that personal may use only that force which is "objectively reasonable" to: ▪Defend themselves; ▪Defend others; ▪Effect an arrest or detention; ▪Prevent escape; ▪Or overcome resistance.