2) Metro Responsibilities, Objectives, and Duties

Question 1

What are Officer Responsibilities in the METRO unit (11)

Answer 1

a) (Patrol) Primarily patrol urban areas or areas directed by Unit Commander
b) (Narco) Aggressively enforce all narcotics laws via SW, arrest warrants, Probation/parole/consent searches
c) (NIR) NIR/971-DRUG hotline
d) (Gangs) Aggressively enforce gang related violence crimes
e) (Special Events) Policing special events, protests, and festivals
f)( CRT) CRT
g) (BFO/BOI) Assist BFO and BOI with arrests, SW entries, Probation/parole searches, 290 enforcement, surveillance
h) (Protests) respond to protects that may be violent or destructive
i) (Dignitary) Special events and dignatry protection
j) (Man-hunts) Man-hunt investigations
k) (Flexibility)Flexible with hours

Question 2

Types of Searches METRO Officers Conduct

Answer 2

search warrants, arrest warrants, probation/parole searches, and consent searches

Question 3

METRO Unit’s Role in Special Events

Answer 3

METRO officers staff special events, dignitary protection, and participate in operations without prior planning which may require flexible scheduling.

Question 4

METRO Officer Duties and Uniform Requirements (7)

Answer 4

1. Class A uniforms, 2 piece black BDUs for SW entry and crowd control, Appropriate firearm holster and duty equipment for plain clothes enforcement
2. (Plainclothes DM) Aware and comply with plain clothes enforcement DM. Plainclothes must be appropriate for assignment
3. (UC) UC roles, pose as victims or cover officers
4. (Maintain Gear) Maintain all tactical equipment for training and crowd control
5. (Get Gear) Equipment not specifically assigned will be assigned at BOS. Advise supervisor for issues
6. (Phone) Maintain City issued cell phone
7. (Memos) Be aware of all notices, memos, METRO info reports, and bulletins

Question 5

METRO Team Leader Responsibilities (4)

Answer 5

Team Leaders assist in
1. (Assign) making assignments,
2. (Tactics) establish tactics during operations, and
3. (Prioritize) prioritize activities in the absence of supervisors.
4. (Update) Update their supervisor of planned daily team activity

Question 6

METRO Enforcement Sergeant Duties (8)

Answer 6

Sergeants ensure unit objectives are met through direct supervision of METRO team members.

1. (Briefings) Conduct daily Briefings
2. (Approve OPs) Approve and supervise METRO operations
3. (Presence) Ensure that a METRO Unit presence is maintained in known gang areas
   when directed.
4. (Special Events) Supervise METRO personnel during special events.
5. (Meetings) In the absence of the METRO Unit commander, sergeants will be
   responsible for attending Special Operations staff meetings and/or any
   other meetings related to unit objectives.
6. (Reports) Review and approve METRO police reports.
7. (Daily Entries/ OPs plans) Review and approve the METRO daily entries and operation plans.
8. (Training) Ensure that METRO officers receive adequate training

Question 7

METRO Officer Physical Fitness Requirements

Answer 7

Officers must complete a physical agility course quarterly and maintain fitness levels to perform necessary tasks.

Question 8

Emergency/Disaster Response Protocol

Answer 8

On-duty METRO members respond to the office for direction during emergencies, while off-duty members first ensure family safety before reporting.

Question 9

METRO Administrative Sergeant Responsibilities (9)

Answer 9

1. (Equipment Manager) Act as the overall equipment manager for the METRO Unit.
2. (Training Coordinator) Act as the overall training coordinator for the METRO Unit.
3. (Fleet Manager) Act as the METRO Unit vehicle fleet manager.
4. (Intelligence) Gather and disseminate criminal intelligence for the METRO Unit.
5. (CRT Liason) Act as the CRT liaison with the MERGE Unit.
6. (Triage BOI requests) Work in conjunction with the MERGE Intelligence officer to triage BOI
   requests for Special Operations services.
7. (Relief) Provide relief in the absence of another METRO sergeant.
8. (Grants) Writing grant requests and procuring grant money.
9. (Admin) Perform various other administrative duties as needed.

Question 10

Responsibilities of METRO Officers in Special Operations Division (11)

Answer 10

1. (Patrol) Patrol Urban areas and other areas deemed appropriate by Unit Commander
2. (Narco) Aggressively enforce all narcotics laws by procuring and executing Search/Arrest Warrants, Probation/ Parole Searches, and Consent searches
3. (NIR) Maintain and respond to METRO 971-DRUG hotline calls
4. (Gangs) Aggressively enforce all crimes associated with with adult/youth violence associated with criminal street gang activity resulting in physical arrest and successful prosecution
5. (Special events) Policing recurring special events, protests, and festivals
6. (CRT) Augment MERGE through CRT
7. (BFO/BOI) Assist BFO and BOI with arrests, SW entries, Probation/ Parole Searches, Violent offender apprehension, 290 service/ investigation, surveillance
8. (Protests) Actively respond to protests situations likely to result in violence/ significant property damage
9. (Dignitary) Staffing special events and dignitary protection
10. (Man-hunts) Active man-hunt operations
11. (Flexibility) Flexibility with scheduled hours and days off