4.196 Community Responder Outreach Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Community Responder Outreach policy?
To strengthen partnerships with the community and promote nonviolence after violent incidents
The policy includes collaboration with faith-based leaders and community partners.
Define ‘activation event.’
A violent crime or critical injury crash with high likelihood of retaliation
Examples include shootings, stabbings, or aggravated assaults.
What is an ‘activation responder’?
An approved member of RECAP/CCRO who has completed the Violence Responder workshop
Must meet specific conditions set forth in the policy.
What does ‘call-out list’ refer to?
The list of activation responders available for response to activation events
Bureau commanders or designees may call responders from this list.
What is the Rebuilding Every City Around Peace (RECAP)?
A partnership aimed at promoting nonviolence and community healing after violent incidents
Open to volunteers from any faith or community background.
What is the role of the Critical Crash Response Outreach (CCRO)?
To provide community support and resources after traffic fatalities or serious crashes
Involves collaboration with faith-based leaders and community partners.
List the phases of activation for CCRO.
- Primary Activation
- Secondary Activation
- Tertiary Activation
Each phase has specific procedures and objectives.
True or False: All activation responders must wear a volunteer identification badge.
True
This requirement ensures identification during their functions.
What are the requirements for becoming an activation responder?
- Complete a certification workshop
- Undergo an annual criminal history check
- Participate in a ride-along with patrol units
Candidates must also provide identification and pass background checks.
What is a ‘primary activation’?
Initial community response to interrupt the cycle of retaliatory violence
Conducted at locations like hospitals or crime scenes.
What is involved in a ‘secondary activation’?
Follow-up peace rally or event to prevent further violence and build trust
May include community gatherings like marches or resource fairs.
What is the purpose of tertiary activation?
To present non-violence messages at funerals or prayer vigils for homicide victims
Encourages collaboration with clergy and community leaders.
Fill in the blank: The RECAP board consists of the Assistant Sheriff, a Deputy Chief, the OCE commander, and _______.
three active RECAP leaders
The board facilitates meetings and community policing initiatives.
What is the role of the Office of Community Engagement (OCE)?
To train, certify, and coordinate activation responders and maintain responder lists
OCE also tracks the effectiveness of RECAP efforts.
What is the main goal of CCRO activations?
To provide support and resources to families affected by traffic fatalities or serious crashes
Aims to foster goodwill during times of heightened emotions.
What does the term ‘proactive activation’ refer to?
Community events to build rapport and trust in areas with potential for violence
Examples include peace rallies or resource fairs.
True or False: Candidates with sexual assault convictions are eligible to become activation responders.
False
Such convictions result in automatic disqualification.
