2020 questions review. Flashcards
A MACTAC _________ is a general notification for area commands that are not affected. Patrol squads do not need to respond to their rally point but should orient themselves in the event they are placed on alert or are activated. In any confirmed MACTAC incident, the Communications Bureau should broadcast a valley-wide MACTAC Notification, is the definition of?
Notification
A report of a MACTAC incident occurring or potentially occurring. “In the Box” patrol squads may be placed on alert in preparation or as a reserve to Activated units. “In the Box” patrol squads placed on alert will respond to their rally point, prepare, and await further direction, is the definition of?
MACTAC Alert
A confirmed MACTAC incident is occurring, and the affected area command will respond directly to the incident. The “In the Box” patrol squads who have been activated will respond to their rally point, receive the brief, gear up, and respond as directed (support team, assault team, security team, Rescue Task Force [RTF]). is the definition of?
MACTAC Activation
Compliant with National Incident Management System (NIMS), a strike team is comprised of 4-5 officers brought together as a tactical response team, is the definition of?
strike team
The _________ team will attempt to make sure all teams are not flanked or ambushed by any unforeseen threats as the support and assault teams attempt to neutralize the threat(s). is the definition of?
security team
In MACTAC If one of the first arriving officers has taken IC, determine if a transfer of command needs to occur from the officer to the sergeant. This will be based on_____________.
the size, type, and complexity of the incident.
Any use of force which results in injury or complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain, or any use of force greater than low-level force , is the definition of?
reportable force
This is the level of resistance in which the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Examples include:
a. A subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
b. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
c. A subject fleeing while in control of weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband) .
Assaultive
This is the level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain ___________.
Intermediate Force
Duty to Intervine:
The officer will promptly report these observations and the efforts made to intervene to a supervisor. If the supervisor is using unjustified force, the officer will report it to the next level of supervision. If the observing officer is a supervisor, they will issue a ______ ______ to stop the violation.
direct order
DUTY TO INTERVENE:
Any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond what is justified or objectively reasonable under the circumstances ______, when in a safe position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force.
will
DUTY TO INTERVENE:
Reporting officer will document in writing no later than __ days after the occurrence:
Date, time, and location of the incident
Identity, if known, and description of the participants
Description of the actions taken as a result of the observation
10
________ (Level of resistance)– the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Assaultive
Examples include:
A. a subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
B. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
C. A subject fleeing while in control of weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband)
_________ (Level of resistance)– the subject’s actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others.
Life-Threatening
Examples include:
The imminent use of a firearm, blunt, or bladed weapon
Extreme physical force
___________ (Level of control)– a level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
Intermediate Force
When are Officers legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) and the legal standards under Tennessee v. Garner (1985) to:
- Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or substantial bodily injury.
- Prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a violent felony crime and is an imminent threat to human life if escape should occur. (Also see NRS 171.1455.)
Officers will give a warning, if feasible, before the use of deadly force.
In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used when authorized by an ______ _______ in response to imminent threat of harm.
incident commander
OC spray is not intended to force extraction from an _______area unless utilized in a detention facility.
enclosed
reportable force is:
Any use of force which results in injury or complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain, or any use of force greater than low-level force.
The ECD disaproved use:
The ECD will be handled in the same manner as a firearm and will be secured before entering any detention facility except Clark County Detention Center (CCDC).
The intentional use of more than one (1) ECD simultaneously on the same subject is prohibited.
The ECD will not be used:
On a handcuffed person.
When the officer knows a subject has come in contact with flammable liquids or substances.
On a fleeing subject (without other known factors). Mere flight from an officer cannot be the sole justification for use of the ECD.
On persons with known heart conditions.
________ – any contact with damage will be reported as a traffic incident on a Vehicle Incident Report (LVMPD 42). A Use of Force Report is not required.
Blocking
When multiple officers have deployed rifles, the supervisor will designate one (1) deploying officer to complete the Rifle Deployment Report, listing ______ who deployed a rifle.
all officers
A Use of Force Report is required by _______ officer who uses reportable force in an incident. A civilian employee who also uses force (empty hand, OC spray, or firearm) is required to complete a Use of Force Report.
each
blocking -The positioning of a police vehicle in the path of an occupied subject vehicle where contact between the vehicles is anticipated to be minimal, and the potential for injuries is low. The intent of blocking is to prevent an avenue of escape by the ____ ______ of a police vehicle. Blocking is not a use of force.
safe placement
INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES – Use of Non-Deadly Force
Document the investigation in a Citizen Contact (CC) in Blue Team when alleged use of force is determined to be ________.
unfounded
If the use of force is determined to not be appropriate, it will be sent through the chain of command to decide if a Statement of Complaint (SOC) is necessary
A concentration of alcohol which indicates a .__ percent or above, at the time of a BAC test, is per se impairment and may be grounds for discipline.
.02
The pursuit will consist of the primary unit and, when possible, a secondary unit and third unit. The primary unit may request the field supervisor to _____________ to join the pursuit, if necessary.
authorize additional units
Supervisors will relinquish all position(s) to standard marked patrol unit(s) joining the pursuit to enable the supervisor to maintain _______and _______of continuing the pursuit or determining if it should be discontinued.
control and objectivity
If an officer is involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit, the officer will immediately discontinue involvement and take proper action as is required unless (3):
- No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
- Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
- There are no apparent injuries as a result of the accident.
A pursuit will be conducted only for a violent felony or if the suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public. A pursuit will not be engaged for?
a property crime
minor traffic infraction.
or stolen vehicle
Officers are prohibited from entering into pursuits that were initiated by another jurisdiction or law enforcement agency unless assigned to the pursuit by a supervisor. A supervisor may authorize officer(s) to drive in routine operation toward the area of the pursuit to be in a relatively good position to __________ and ________ once the pursuit vehicle is stopped.
render back up and other aid .
When a CIT officer has been dispatched to an event, the ______ officer on the scene has the authority to direct police activities during the event unless relieved by a field supervisor.
senior CIT
For CIT, the field supervisor will Ensure completion of, review, and approve the CIT After Action Report, LVMPD 367, by _______.
end of shift.
Persons who are clearly in an intoxicated condition and unable to exercise care for themselves or others should, if circumstances permit, be allowed to go home in a cab or be taken home by a relative or friend. Only as a last resort should these persons be detained for _______ custody.
protective
Nevada law allows for a person to be placed in Civil Protective Custody if the person is in a public place unlawfully under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol and is unable to exercise care for his health or safety or the health or safety of ___________, per NRS 458.175 and NRS 458.270.
other persons.
If detention is necessary, these individuals may be delivered to Westcare - Civil Protective Custody and Detoxification Center,
Under no circumstances should an officer assume that a person is “______” because they are incoherent or unconscious. Neither should an officer assume the liability for someone with an obvious health problem.
“just drunk”
Department members must give thoughtful consideration to their actions to avoid damaging the ______ and ______ the department has with the community.
reputation and trust
Department members are free to express themselves as private citizens in matters of public concern to the degree that their speech does not:
- Impair working relationships of the department for which loyalty and confidentiality are important.
- Impede the performance of duties.
- Impair discipline and harmony among co-workers; or
- Negatively impact or tend to negatively impact the department’s ability to serve the public.
Supervisor Receiving or Initiating a Complaint will:
Interview the complainant to determine the facts and circumstances of the alleged misconduct. If the complaint is not an allegation that involves a violation of department policy or violation of law, handle the matter as a ________ (CC) dispute. If it does involve a violation of LVMPD policy or law, an _____ will be opened.
- customer service
- SOC
Supervisor Receiving or Initiating a Complaint will:
If the complainant insists on making a complaint that may not equal misconduct in the supervisor’s estimation, an _____ will be completed and forwarded to IAB for review and conclusion.
SOC
If the complaint only involves the complainant’s disagreement with an established and proper department policy, procedure, rule, regulation, law, or practice a supervisor conducting the inquiry will:
Document the discussion in Blue Team as a citizen contact (CC).
EIIP thresholds are adjusted annually by the EIIP _______, if needed. Thresholds are based on data in IAPro and Blue Team. Changes to the EIIP thresholds are approved by the Internal Affairs Bureau Commander.
sergeant
(EIIP ) First Line Supervisor will:
If no pattern or concern exists after face to face meeting, complete EIIP Alert in Blue Team and forward Alert to _______________ for approval within 14 calendar days of the chain receiving an EIIP Alert email notification.
second line supervisor
First line supervisors will review their employees’ Blue Team dashboard on a monthly basis and respond to EIIP Alerts in Blue Team within ___ calendar days of the chain receiving an EIIP Alert email notification.
14 calendar days
The EIIP ______ will establish the Significant Event Reporting (SER) threshold and adjust it as needed on a yearly basis.
sergeant
Any supervisor, or person acting in a supervisor capacity, being notified of criminal or suspected criminal misconduct by an LVMPD employee shall immediately notify the ________ and __________ Section of the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB).
watch commander (WC) and the Criminal Investigations (CIS)
If an LVMPD employee is a victim of a felony crime or other crime of violence (e.g., domestic violence) notify, the __________ and _____________ supervisor.
watch commander(WC) and the Criminal Investigations Section(CIS) supervisor.