7.260 Notification Matrix for Watch Commanders/Area Lieutenants

Question 1

It is the policy of this department to ensure that the watch commander’s information flow is managed and contains __________, __________ events that may require command level review. This notification guide will assist watch commanders and area lieutenants in filtering non-priority notifications and allow for more thorough monitoring of events which require command attention.

Answer 1

Critical, important

Question 2

Is a notification to the WC/area LT required from communications, when they are on scene?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

It is the _____________________ responsibility to notify the watch commander of the event number, time of call, details of the call, and any support agencies who may have responded. Additionally, if a sergeant becomes aware of an event that is not listed below but believes the watch commander should be advised, a notification should be made.

Answer 3

Responding sergeant’s

Question 4

Can communications supervisors call the WC for assistance on events and obtain information on events which could aid in relaying information to executive staff?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

The watch commander/area lieutenant can be advised via text notification but will also be advised via phone for any incident considered ___________, ____________, and/or________________.

Answer 5

Critical, high profile, and/or may require an immediate response.

Question 6

WC notification - 401:

Answer 6

1. Employee on-duty accidents:
   a. On public roadways.
   b. Anytime an employee or citizen is being transported to a medical facility.
   c. If neither a. nor b. applies, the employee’s immediate supervisor must be advised.
2. Employee off duty accidents when employee or an employee’s family member is transported to a medical facility.
3. All accidents which require Traffic Bureau’s Fatal Detail to respond.
4. All accidents that require road closures.

Question 7

WC notifications - 402:

Answer 7

Major fires when the fire department requests assistance

Question 8

WC notifications - 405/405z:

Answer 8

1. Involving an employee or an employee’s family
2. Those which are determined by the on-scene officer to be suspicious in nature
3. Those that occur at a major hotel or to a high-profile citizen

Question 9

WC notification - 406:

Answer 9

When the amount is in excess of $100,000

Question 10

WC notification - 407:

Answer 10

All robberies where:
1. Shots are fired.
2. There is sufficient information which indicates it may be part of an ongoing series.
3. The victim is a major hotel or a high-profile citizen.
4. It is a “take over” style.
5. Someone is being transported to a medical facility.
6. In progress.

Question 11

WC notifications - 413/413A:

Answer 11

After an officer arrives and determines there is a subject with a gun or a knife

Question 12

WC notification - 415A:

Answer 12

Where shots were fired with an immediate notification to the police

Question 13

WC notification - 415B:

Answer 13

Where substantial bodily harm has occurred

Question 14

WC notification - 418:

Answer 14

After a sergeant responds and determines the missing person is a juvenile and/or may be in danger

Question 15

WC notification - 419:

Answer 15

1. In-custody deaths (LVMPD), not to include those occurring in CCDC or under CCDC control (e.g., suspect was at a hospital).
2. Death of employees, immediate family members of employees, former employees.
3. On all deaths which are suspicious in nature, as determined by the sergeant.
4. Those involving high profile or political figures.

Question 16

WC notifications - 420:

Answer 16

All incidents

Question 17

WC notifications - 422:

Answer 17

For off-duty and on-duty injuries to an employee when the individual sustains substantial bodily harm

Question 18

WC notification - 427:

Answer 18

1. Non-parental
2. Parental, if communications advises there is a reason to believe the child is in danger

Question 19

WC notification - 441:

Answer 19

RRES incidents

Question 20

WC notification - 442:

Answer 20

All incidents

Question 21

WC notifications - 443:

Answer 21

When an outside law enforcement agency requests LVMPD’s assistance or is advising of a situation which would fall under any of the WC notification criteria.

Question 22

WC notification - 444:

Answer 22

All incidents

Question 23

WC notification - 445:

Answer 23

When On-Call Agency Management Member (OCAMM) is called out.

Question 24

Other instances the WC needs to be notified:

Answer 24

1. All officer involved shootings, to include accidental, whether on- or off-duty.
2. All incidents when an off-duty employee is involved (including DUI and domestic violence related calls, but not including minor traffic infractions).
3. All ongoing vehicular pursuits.
4. All felony car stops involving violent crimes.
5. When a suspect is transported to a medical facility as a result of an officer’s use of force.
6. All perimeters.
7. All situations involving high profile individuals.
8. All SWAT call-outs (excluding serving of search warrants).
9. Outside agency SWAT unit(s) serving a search warrant in our jurisdiction.
10. MACTAC activations (excluding drills or training).
11. Evacuation of government facilities.
12. Any crime involving a member or family member of Executive Staff.
13. Any crime series.