Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

What behavior is identified as making continuous unwanted phone calls that are lewd or threatening?

1. Stalking

2. Illegal Parking

3. Lewd or Threatening Phone Call

4. Vandalism

The correct answer is: Lewd or Threatening Phone Call

The behavior of making continuous unwanted phone calls that are lewd or threatening falls under the definition of lewd or threatening phone calls. This conduct specifically involves the act of contacting another person repeatedly with the intention to harass or intimidate, often through suggestive or threatening language. This type of behavior is a violation of both laws and social norms, falling into a category that is often addressed by harassment and telecommunications regulations. The other options represent different types of offenses: stalking involves a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear for their safety; illegal parking is a traffic violation related to the improper use of parking spaces; and vandalism pertains to the intentional destruction or damage of property. Each of these choices addresses different behaviors that do not encapsulate the specific actions described in the question regarding unwanted phone calls.