Chapter 20- Communication Procedures Flashcards
Only the __ is authorized to assign or change unit numbers. Assignment of unit numbers is based on departmental needs. Requests for new unit numbers or changes to existing unit numbers must be submitted by action memorandum to the ___.
CB - Communications Bureau
PROTOCOL FOR MANAGING ENCOUNTERS WITH THE MENTALLY ILL:
It is imperative that the police complaint officer screen all calls involving an altercation, assault, or missing person to determine whether an encounter with a mentally ill individual is likely so the most appropriate qualified officers can be dispatched to the scene However, ___supervisors are still required to respond to all calls dealing with mentally ill individuals and must state that over the primary radio frequency to the dispatcher.
first line
PROTOCOL FOR MANAGING ENCOUNTERS WITH THE MENTALLY ILL:
In accordance with the three-tier model for managing encounters with the mentally ill, all sworn departmental personnel are trained to the tier-__ level and may respond to any call involving mentally ill individuals that are considered routine in nature.
one
PROTOCOL FOR MANAGING ENCOUNTERS WITH THE MENTALLY ILL:
At the tier-__ level, a field training officer who, in accordance with the three-tier model, has received Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and ECD training will be dispatched as the primary unit to all calls involving mentally ill persons or locations that have a violent history, threats of violence, or the potential for violence based on the caller’s comments.
two
*If a crime has been committed and arrests or formal detention of the mentally ill person is likely, an officer who has received CIT should respond and handle the call. b. If a physical confrontation or resistance to treatment is threatened, even if not for a crime, an officer who has received CIT should be dispatched first. 2. When an officer who has received CIT is unavailable, an officer who has received ECD training will be dispatched as the primary unit and a supervisor who has received CIT will be dispatched as a back-up. 3. When an officer who has received CIT and/or ECD training is unavailable, a uniform officer will be dispatched as the primary unit and a supervisor who has received CIT and ECD training will respond as back-up.
BOLO:
When requested, the police dispatcher will transmit a BOLO provided that no more than __ hour has elapsed since the incident occurred.
one
*If more than an hour has elapsed, the unit will make the
request through the Complaint Desk- incidents are exceptions:
a. Missing infants, young children, mentally ill individuals, or disturbed persons of any age. b. Persons and vehicles involved as suspects or victims of serious crimes
BOLOs received via the frequency will be read once and kept for 24 hours at the affected dispatch console. BOLOs requested via the Complaint Desk will be read as often as requested for up to __ days with the approval of the CB Shift Commander.
ten
Emergency Transmissions: [CALEA 81.2.4c]
- When an officer requires emergency assistance and cannot key up via the radio (because its being utilized, etc.), The “3-15” button must be firmly depressed for how long?
- The radio will immediately provide a __second open microphone.
- one-half second
- five
Emergency Signals/Types:
Code __ emergency call: A situation or sudden occurrence which poses an actual threat of serious injury or loss of human life and demands swift police action. Code __ calls are preceded by a tone indicator and the signal prefixed by a __.
Code 3
Emergency Signals/Types:
Code __ emergency call: A situation which poses a potential threat of serious injury or loss of human life which may require swift police action. Code __ calls are preceded by a tone indicator and the signal prefixed by a __.
Code 2
Routine Signals:
Routine signals are dispatched by transmitting the signal without use of prefix, suffix, or tone indicator. The Area Supervisor (Sergeant) will be notified if a call is holding for __ minutes, and the Platoon Commander (Lieutenant) if the call is holding for __ minutes.
15 & 30
Supervisory Backup:
A sergeant will be utilized as a backup when only ___ unit is available in a patrol area. Supervisors may decline a backup signal if involved in other matters requiring immediate attention. If the sergeant from the affected area is unavailable, a unit or sergeant from another area will be dispatched as a backup.
one
Prohibited Mobile Computer Unit Signals: Due to officer safety concerns and call for service requirements, which THREE signals require a voice transmission and recognition from the affected police dispatcher to initiate the signal?
- 12 - Meal Break.
- 13 - Area Check or Subject Check.
- 19 - Traffic Stop.
All Department employees will refrain from using Department-issued and private cellular telephones while driving a Department vehicle unless a __ device is utilized. If the cellular telephone does not have a __device, the employee is expected to pull off the roadway before using the handheld cellular telephone.
handsfree
Radio Turn-In:
Relief from duty or suspension with or without pay when the duration of the relief or suspension exceeds or is anticipated to exceed __ days. Turn-in must be done within __ hours of the event.
30 & 72
Radios: the responsible party will notify the CB Shift Commander as soon as practicable so that the radio may be deactivated. Copies of the case report will be forwarded to the CB, the FAB, and ITD within __ hours of the incident via the appropriate division chief or supervisor of an element reporting to an assistant director, Deputy Director, or the Director.
72
Missing, Lost, Damaged, or Stolen Radios, Cellular Telephones, or Electronic Sirens: An action memorandum with the recommendation and background information and a copy of the case report attached must be submitted to the appropriate division chief or supervisor of an element reporting to an assistant director, Deputy Director, or the Director within __ hours of the incident.
72
*If the device is missing, lost, damaged, or stolen due to employee negligence, the employee has the option of paying the replacement cost or receiving the appropriate level of discipline. The chosen option must have approval indicated on the action memorandum.