Air support unit

Question 1

What are reasons to reject a temporary observer?

Answer 1

a. Health b. Height or weight c. Susceptibility to motion sickness d. Purpose and requirements of the flight e. Any other reason affecting safe operation

Question 2

Who conducts passenger briefings for temporary observers?

Answer 2

ASU conducts passenger briefings for temporary observers.

Question 3

How many ASU ride-along participants are allowed at a time?

Answer 3

Only one ASU ride-along participant is allowed at a time.

Question 4

Who must grant specific permission to ride-along with ASU?

Answer 4

The Chief of Police or the Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief.

Question 5

Who establishes procedures for individuals to ride-along with ASU?

Answer 5

The Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief establishes procedures.

Question 6

Who has the authority to authorize individuals to ride-along with ASU?

Answer 6

The Chief of Police has the sole authority.

Question 7

When may a flyover tribute during a fallen officer’s graveside service occur?

Answer 7

A flyover tribute may occur with authorization from the Chief of Police, depending on weather and safety considerations.

Question 8

Why is it imperative to establish communications between the involved aircraft during a multi-agency operation?

Answer 8

To ensure flight safety.

Question 9

How can communications between involved aircraft be established?

Answer 9

By using radio frequencies assigned to law enforcement agencies or aviation frequencies (aircraft to aircraft).

Question 10

What should the pilot in command do if communications between involved aircraft cannot be established?

Answer 10

Agree to continue to the multi-agency operation.

Question 11

Who has the authority to ground the aircraft due to a safety concern in a multi-agency operation?

Answer 11

Any involved ASU employee.

Question 12

What should each involved ASU employee do prior to flight in a multi-agency operation?

Answer 12

Review the operation, area involved, and aircraft operations again.

Question 13

Who can make the final decision to ground the aircraft due to safety concerns before a flight?

Answer 13

Any involved ASU employee.

Question 14

When can the Air Support Unit be requested to assist other law enforcement agencies?

Answer 14

When pre-planned operations have not been coordinated.

Question 15

What is the procedure for ASU officers to respond to assist an agency within Fayette County?

Answer 15

Obtain permission from the ASU coordinator or the Patrol Duty Commander before responding.

Question 16

Who is responsible for the initial approval of requests for the ASU to assist agencies outside of Fayette County?

Answer 16

The ASU coordinator.

Question 17

What should the ASU coordinator do if the Patrol Duty Commander gives final approval for an out of county ASU deployment?

Answer 17

Notify their BOSO supervisor and provide deployment details.

Question 18

Who determines the preferred landing sites for ASU?

Answer 18

ASU employees

Question 19

How often should predetermined landing sites be inspected?

Answer 19

On a regular basis

Question 20

What should be obtained if the landing site is not on government property?

Answer 20

Permission from the property owner or designee

Question 21

What is maintained in ASU’s information binder?

Answer 21

A list of predetermined landing sites

Question 22

Who is responsible for ensuring the suitability of a landing site?

Answer 22

ASU pilot

Question 23

What is an uninspected landing site?

Answer 23

A site not inspected by ASU employees prior to use

Question 24

What should ASU employees do at uninspected landing sites?

Answer 24

Make radio contact with department employees or other personnel

Question 25

Who is ultimately responsible for determining if an uninspected landing site is safe?

Answer 25

ASU pilot

Question 26

How should landings made at uninspected landing sites due to emergencies be documented?

Answer 26

By memorandum

Question 27

Who must a completed memo regarding an emergency landing site be forwarded to?

Answer 27

Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief

Question 28

When does ASU become the primary unit in a vehicle pursuit?

Answer 28

Once the suspect vehicle is in sight and position to maintain visual contact

Question 29

What does the ASU assume responsibility for in a pursuit?

Answer 29

Radio communication and broadcasting location of wanted vehicle

Question 30

What happens when ASU is involved in a pursuit that has been terminated?

Answer 30

May continue to follow suspect's vehicle for aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering

Question 31

What should ASU do if a pursuit is terminated on the ground?

Answer 31

Follow the suspect's vehicle in a covert manner

Question 32

When will the ASU terminate surveillance of a suspect's vehicle?

Answer 32

If it is not safe to proceed.

Question 33

What actions are taken when a pursued suspect's vehicle leaves Fayette County?

Answer 33

ASU may follow if safe, E911 passes observations to the jurisdictional law enforcement.

Question 34

What is the protocol for jurisdiction when a suspect's vehicle stops?

Answer 34

Jurisdictional law enforcement agency must handle all contact with the suspect(s).

Question 35

Under what circumstances can department officers respond outside Fayette County?

Answer 35

Upon supervisor approval, for non-emergency investigation assistance.

Question 36

What is the procedure during foot pursuits related to notifications?

Answer 36

ASU notifies E911, confirms suspect description, and last seen location.

Question 37

How long does ASU attempt to stay at the scene of a foot pursuit?

Answer 37

Until conclusion, unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.

Question 38

In Canine Unit Operations, what information is gathered upon ASU's arrival?

Answer 38

Nature of search, description of individual, mental/physical condition, criminal charges, last known location.

Question 39

What is the key coordination step upon ASU's arrival in Canine Unit Operations?

Answer 39

Establishing communications with a canine officer, supervisor, or officer in charge.

Question 40

What website can be used to check GPS status?

Answer 40

SPOTGEN3 website

Question 41

What is required if the GPS shows the aircraft as stationary?

Answer 41

E911 to follow specified procedures

Question 42

What should be done before responding to an assistance request from an agency outside of Fayette County?

Answer 42

Follow the above approval process

Question 43

What is the responsibility of ASU employees once the aircraft is back in Fayette County?

Answer 43

Notify E911, the Patrol Duty Commander, and the ASU coordinator

Question 44

What steps should E911 perform if the ASU aircraft goes missing?

Answer 44

Attempt radio contact, cell phone contact, contact agency, check GPS status

Question 45

When can the pilot forego the out of county flight plan for a time-sensitive request?

Answer 45

If the ASU is already flying and the request is time-sensitive

Question 46

What emergency feature does the GPS device in the aircraft have?

Answer 46

Emergency button to signal for help

Question 47

What actions are requested to be performed by E911 if the emergency button is activated?

Answer 47

Attempt radio contact, cell phone contact, check GPS, contact FAA tower, contact KSP

Question 48

Who is responsible to initiate incident notification if contact with ASU is lost?

Answer 48

Patrol Duty Commander

Question 49

What is the role of Temporary Observer(s) during flights?

Answer 49

Authorized to ride based on flight purpose, not ASU members

Question 50

What method is used for direction coordination during searches?

Answer 50

Clock method

Question 51

In what unit should canines be trained for transportation by aircraft?

Answer 51

Canine Unit

Question 52

What should the dog officer ensure before approaching the aircraft for loading?

Answer 52

The canine is muzzled

Question 53

Why should the canine remain muzzled until unloading from the aircraft?

Answer 53

To ensure safety

Question 54

Who determines the loading and unloading of the canine officer and canine?

Answer 54

Tactical flight officer

Question 55

What is required prior to participating in a pre-planned multi-agency operation?

Answer 55

Written memorandum of understanding

Question 56

When should a request for ASU participation in a multi-agency operation be submitted?

Answer 56

At least 72 hours prior

Question 57

What topics should be addressed during multi-agency operation pre-planning?

Answer 57

Safety, flight planning, pre-flight briefing

Question 58

Who should be briefed before the operation in a pre-planned multi-agency operation?

Answer 58

All ASU employees and officer in charge of ground operation

Question 59

What information should a pre-flight briefing include?

Answer 59

Operation purpose, aircraft used, duties, command structure

Question 60

What is the purpose of General Order 2016-04C in the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 60

To provide guidelines for the role and deployment of the Air Support Unit.

Question 61

According to the policy, what are the primary functions of the Air Support Unit (ASU)?

Answer 61

Aerial surveillance, search and apprehension duties, and rescue services.

Question 62

Who is in complete charge of the entire flight operation in the ASU according to the policy?

Answer 62

The ASU pilot.

Question 63

Under the procedures section, who determines if an applicant with prior ASU experience is eligible for employment consideration?

Answer 63

The Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief.

Question 64

What type of process is the ASU training program stated to be?

Answer 64

A continuous process.

Question 65

Who is responsible for maintaining a record of all pilot qualifications and training within the ASU?

Answer 65

The ASU coordinator.

Question 66

What is the purpose of having alternate landing sites for department aircraft?

Answer 66

To land in various locations and permit efficient transfer of employees and equipment.