211 Alarm Calls

Question 1

If the Robbery alarm was legitimate and a business is equipped with a surveillance camera(s), who will be requested by a supervisor?

Answer 1

A Robbery Detective

Question 2

When responding to a burglary alarm, officers shall immediately, cautiously, and thoroughly inspect on foot, the accessible areas of the building for any sign of unlawful entry.

Question 3

If a point of entry is found, officers should secure the point of entry by the use of additional personnel; and

If possible, locate and secure, any other possible escape routes.

Question 4

Officers should not change the signal on a false alarm call to “ premises examination” unless approved by who?

Answer 4

A supervisor

Approving supervisors initials, last name, and ID number must be entered in the comment section of the mobile computer aided Dispatch (MCAD) screen.

Question 5

On audible alarms, officers shall request the NCIC PECOVO radio talk group channel A-7 to call the owner/agent or the alarm company. Once notified, the owner or agent is required to respond within how many minutes?

Answer 5

Within 30 minutes