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Air support unit Flashcards

1
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What are reasons to reject a temporary observer?

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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

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Who conducts passenger briefings for temporary observers?

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ASU conducts passenger briefings for temporary observers.

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

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

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

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

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

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The Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief establishes procedures.

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

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The Chief of Police has the sole authority.

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

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

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

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To ensure flight safety.

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How can communications between involved aircraft be established?

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

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

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Agree to continue to the multi-agency operation.

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

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Any involved ASU employee.

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

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

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

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Any involved ASU employee.

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14
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When can the Air Support Unit be requested to assist other law enforcement agencies?

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When pre-planned operations have not been coordinated.

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

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

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

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The ASU coordinator.

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

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Notify their BOSO supervisor and provide deployment details.

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Who determines the preferred landing sites for ASU?

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ASU employees

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19
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How often should predetermined landing sites be inspected?

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On a regular basis

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

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Permission from the property owner or designee

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What is maintained in ASU’s information binder?

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A list of predetermined landing sites

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

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ASU pilot

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What is an uninspected landing site?

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A site not inspected by ASU employees prior to use

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What should ASU employees do at uninspected landing sites?

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Make radio contact with department employees or other personnel

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

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ASU pilot

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

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By memorandum

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

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Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief

28
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When does ASU become the primary unit in a vehicle pursuit?

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

29
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What does the ASU assume responsibility for in a pursuit?

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Radio communication and broadcasting location of wanted vehicle

30
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What happens when ASU is involved in a pursuit that has been terminated?

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

31
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What should ASU do if a pursuit is terminated on the ground?

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Follow the suspect’s vehicle in a covert manner

32
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When will the ASU terminate surveillance of a suspect’s vehicle?

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If it is not safe to proceed.

33
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What actions are taken when a pursued suspect’s vehicle leaves Fayette County?

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

34
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What is the protocol for jurisdiction when a suspect’s vehicle stops?

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

35
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Under what circumstances can department officers respond outside Fayette County?

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Upon supervisor approval, for non-emergency investigation assistance.

36
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What is the procedure during foot pursuits related to notifications?

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

37
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How long does ASU attempt to stay at the scene of a foot pursuit?

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Until conclusion, unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.

38
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In Canine Unit Operations, what information is gathered upon ASU’s arrival?

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

39
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What is the key coordination step upon ASU’s arrival in Canine Unit Operations?

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

40
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What website can be used to check GPS status?

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SPOTGEN3 website

41
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What is required if the GPS shows the aircraft as stationary?

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E911 to follow specified procedures

42
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What should be done before responding to an assistance request from an agency outside of Fayette County?

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Follow the above approval process

43
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What is the responsibility of ASU employees once the aircraft is back in Fayette County?

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

44
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What steps should E911 perform if the ASU aircraft goes missing?

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

45
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When can the pilot forego the out of county flight plan for a time-sensitive request?

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

46
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What emergency feature does the GPS device in the aircraft have?

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Emergency button to signal for help

47
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What actions are requested to be performed by E911 if the emergency button is activated?

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

48
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Who is responsible to initiate incident notification if contact with ASU is lost?

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Patrol Duty Commander

49
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What is the role of Temporary Observer(s) during flights?

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Authorized to ride based on flight purpose, not ASU members

50
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What method is used for direction coordination during searches?

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Clock method

51
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In what unit should canines be trained for transportation by aircraft?

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Canine Unit

52
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What should the dog officer ensure before approaching the aircraft for loading?

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The canine is muzzled

53
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Why should the canine remain muzzled until unloading from the aircraft?

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To ensure safety

54
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Who determines the loading and unloading of the canine officer and canine?

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Tactical flight officer

55
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What is required prior to participating in a pre-planned multi-agency operation?

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Written memorandum of understanding

56
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When should a request for ASU participation in a multi-agency operation be submitted?

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At least 72 hours prior

57
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What topics should be addressed during multi-agency operation pre-planning?

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Safety, flight planning, pre-flight briefing

58
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Who should be briefed before the operation in a pre-planned multi-agency operation?

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All ASU employees and officer in charge of ground operation

59
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What information should a pre-flight briefing include?

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Operation purpose, aircraft used, duties, command structure

60
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What is the purpose of General Order 2016-04C in the Lexington Police Department?

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

61
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According to the policy, what are the primary functions of the Air Support Unit (ASU)?

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

62
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Who is in complete charge of the entire flight operation in the ASU according to the policy?

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The ASU pilot.

63
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Under the procedures section, who determines if an applicant with prior ASU experience is eligible for employment consideration?

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The Bureau of Special Operations Assistant Chief.

64
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What type of process is the ASU training program stated to be?

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A continuous process.

65
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Who is responsible for maintaining a record of all pilot qualifications and training within the ASU?

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The ASU coordinator.

66
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What is the purpose of having alternate landing sites for department aircraft?

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

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