Admin 24- Mutual Aid

Question 1

If the question or conflict cannot be resolved at the incident scene by members present, the issue shall be
referred to a ______. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, it shall be referred up the chain-of-
command until resolution is achieved.

Answer 1

Supervisor

Question 2

Coordination of communications between agencies inside the city limits shall be the responsibility of the _____________

Answer 2

911 Communication Center

Question 3

Requests from other law enforcement agencies for back-up in

routine day-to-day operations outside the city limits may be authorized by the ______________concerned.

Answer 3

On-duty supervisor

Question 4

The following procedures shall be followed in responding personnel in a non-emergency status:

Answer 4

1. A request for assistance by a law enforcement agency shall be directed to the department
   Communications Unit.
2. The communications supervisor shall obtain the name, rank, return telephone number and reason for the
   request from the requesting agency officer.
3. The communications supervisor shall contact the appropriate on-duty supervisor with the information
   outlined in (2) above, provided that if the request is for the SWAT Team the communications supervisor
   shall notify the commander of the SWAT Team or his or her designee.
4. The appropriate on-duty supervisor or designee or the commander of the SWAT Team or designee shall
   contact the requesting agency, ascertain that agency’s needs and if deemed appropriate, assign personnel to
   provide assistance, as authorized under any existing Mutual Aid agreement.

Question 5

In the event of any emergency/disaster requiring the services of the Tennessee National Guard, requests shall be made under the guidelines of the?

Answer 5

Hamilton County Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Question 6

In the event of any emergency/disaster or crime requiring federal law enforcement assistance, the _____shall decide if the department shall summon assistance, the type of assistance needed, and which agency can most provide the assistance needed. Procedures for contacting federal law enforcement agencies shall be maintained in the?

Answer 6

Chief of Police or his designee

All Hazards Plan by the Special Operations Commander or designee.