4.196 Community Responder Outreach Flashcards
What is the purpose of the department’s policy on community responder outreach?
To strengthen partnerships with the community by coordinating with faith-based leaders, community and business partners to promote calm, suppress retaliatory violence, and support healing after violent incidents.
What does RECAP stand for?
Rebuilding Every City Around Peace
What is a Critical Crash Response Outreach (CCRO)?
A partnership between the Traffic Bureau and faith-based community leaders to provide support after traffic fatalities or serious crashes.
Define ‘activation event’.
A violent crime or fatal/critical injury crash with a high likelihood of retaliation.
What is an ‘activation responder’?
An active, approved member of RECAP/CCRO who has completed the Violence Responder workshop.
What is the ‘call-out list’?
The list of activation responders who can be called to respond to an activation event.
What does ‘primary activation’ entail?
A community response initiated during high probability of retaliation or community unrest.
Fill in the blank: A _______ responder’s initial outreach connects with family of a decedent or critically injured person due to a crash.
CCRO
What is ‘proactive activation’?
An event initiated to build trust and promote peace in areas with potential for violent crime.
What is the purpose of ‘secondary activation’?
To follow up within 72 hours to promote peace and discourage further violence.
What are the requirements for becoming an activation responder?
Complete a workshop, undergo criminal history checks, provide identification, and participate in ride-alongs.
True or False: All activation responders must wear their identification badges while on LVMPD property.
True
What does the RECAP board consist of?
Assistant Sheriff, Deputy Chief, OCE commander, and three active RECAP leaders.
What is the frequency of RECAP board meetings?
Semiannually at a minimum.
What types of events can a proactive activation include?
- Peace rally
- Neighborhood march
- Barbecue
- Resource fair
What is the role of the Traffic Bureau in CCRO?
To ensure traffic and public safety through education, enforcement, and collaboration with community partners.
What is the timeline for a secondary/Phase II activation after a crash?
Within 12-24 hours after the crash.
What should CCRO responders offer families after a traffic fatality?
- Condolences
- Grief counseling resources
- Funeral planning assistance
- Prayer vigils
What is the function of the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) in the RECAP program?
To coordinate meetings, train responders, maintain lists, and measure effectiveness of RECAP efforts.
What is the main goal of the CCRO community events?
To educate the public about traffic safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
