Chapter 24- Critical Incidents

Question 1

Mobilization:
______ defines: Off-duty employees are notified that a potential emergency condition exists or is developing that may require reporting for duty, subject to later notification. Off-duty employees are not restricted to their residence but, if absent, will provide contact capability via alternate telephone number, another person, and departmental radio or by
periodically consulting the alternate contact source every two hours. Personnel on approved annual, sick, or extended leave will not be placed on __.

Answer 1

Emergency Alert

*Only the Director, an assistant director, or a division chief may initiate an emergency alert or emergency standby prior to mobilizing under any of the operational phases

Question 2

Mobilization:
____ defines: Off-duty employees are notified that a potential emergency condition exists or is developing and that a requirement to report for duty is imminent, subject to later notification. Off-duty personnel will be personally available at their residence, or they will be available by departmental radio or be physically available at an alternate telephone number. Personnel on approved annual, sick, or extended leave will not be placed on ___. ____readiness condition is normally announced prior to departmental elements implementing control plans and mobilization under one of the operational phases.

Answer 2

Emergency Standby

*Only the Director, an assistant director, or a division chief may initiate an emergency alert or emergency standby prior to mobilizing under any of the operational phases

Question 3

Mobilization:
Neither emergency alert nor emergency standby readiness condition will extend beyond ___ hours without approval of the Director.

Answer 3

8

Question 4

Mobilization- Emergency Alert/Standby
Employees called to report for duty will do so as expeditiously as possible, but no later than __ hours after personal
notification. On-call employees will report per instructions given upon receipt of the call.

Answer 4

two

Question 5

Assistance from federal law enforcement agencies will be requested by the ___ or his designee. Requests will be directed to the local agent in charge.

Answer 5

Director

Question 6

___ A management system that can be used for any emergency or non-emergency event.

Answer 6

Incident Command System (ICS):

Question 7

Incident Command System:
The Police Services ___ shall serve as the IC during activation of the Fred Taylor Headquarters Command Post (FTHQCP) for any large scale emergency or event. The Special Patrol Bureau ___ shall serve as the Deputy IC and assume command in the absence of or direction by the IC.

Answer 7

Assistant Director & Major

Question 8

A ___ will be established in the event of any departmental mobilization. A ___ may be established at the affected district and/or at the FTHQCP. Activating, by calling out the next available shift or specialized units, such as the Special Response Team or a mobile field force for relieving the shifts countywide, will be done by utilizing: Duty shifts of twelve hours duration may be established for specified personnel.

Answer 8

A command post (CP)

Question 9

Mobilization:
Days off, except ____, _____ , or extended leave, will be canceled upon implementation of Operational Phases III through V.

Answer 9

annual, sick

Question 10

OPERATIONAL PHASES:
Operational Phase ___
Primarily executed with personnel and other resources assigned to a district. Assistance may, however, be requested from adjacent districts prior to implementing Operational Phase II.

1. The phase may be activated by any supervisor.
2. The phase may be terminated by the IC or higher departmental authority.

Answer 10

Operational Phase I

Question 11

OPERATIONAL PHASES:
Operational Phase ___
Primarily executed with personnel and other resources of Police Services.

1. The phase may be activated by the affected district major, the IC, or higher departmental authority.
2. The phase may be terminated by the IC or higher departmental authority.

Answer 11

Operational Phase II

Question 12

OPERATIONAL PHASES:
Operational Phase ___
Primarily executed with the personnel and resources available to Police and Investigative Services.
1. The phase may be activated by the IC, district major, or higher departmental authority.
2. The phase may be terminated by the IC, an assistant director, or higher departmental authority.

Answer 12

Operational Phase III

Question 13

Operational Phases: Phase ___
Executed with the personnel and other resources of the Department (may involve other law enforcement agencies). Any request for mutual aid will be in accordance with Florida Statute 252, Emergency Management, and existing departmental mutual aid agreements.
1. The phase can be activated only by the Director or his designee.
2. The phase can be terminated only by the Director or his designee.

Answer 13

Operational Phase IV

Question 14

Operational Phases: Phase ___
Mobilization of National Guard units will be requested only by the Director. The request will be directed to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) who has the responsibility of coordinating state law enforcement personnel and equipment requests. This includes coordination of state law enforcement and waives the requirement that a request for operational assistance agreements be in writing for a period
of __ days.

Answer 14

1. Operational Phase V
2. 90

*The phase may be terminated only by the Director or his designee.

Question 15

The _____, shall be responsible for maintaining liaison with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, Division of Emergency Management (DEM) which oversees the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Upon activation of OEM level 2, the IC shall coordinate all emergency actions with the EOC.

Answer 15

Special Patrol Bureau Incident Management Team

Question 16

Food Distribution:
Some emergency operations, e.g., major hurricanes, require mobilization which may preclude immediate establishment of food services. Concerned personnel should bring sufficient food and beverages for the initial mobilization (up to __ hours).

Answer 16

24

Question 17

Rehearsals:
With approval of the Police Services Assistant Director, the Mobile Field Force Training Committee will schedule training sessions as necessary, but not less than ___.

Answer 17

annually

Question 18

AFTER-ACTION REPORT:
Major elements; e.g., bureaus, will prepare and submit an after-action report to their respective chief within
__ hours after a mobilization is terminated. The division may, however, choose to prepare a division after-action report covering the actions of each bureau when appropriate. All after-action reports will be submitted to the Special Patrol Bureau Incident Management Team upon completion.

Answer 18

72

Question 19

The MDPSTI will be responsible for training agency personnel in the Incident Command System and will coordinate and document an annual Incident Command System exercise, and biennial training consisting of tabletop or full-scale exercises. The Special Patrol Bureau, Incident Management Team, will prepare an analysis of critical incidents and training effectiveness every ___ years.

Answer 19

three

Question 20

The Office of ____ has the responsibility to provide logistical and administrative support during any mobilization phase. Responsibilities include: coordination of fiscal resources; supplies management; fleet management; communications; police records; computer operations; and the coordination of departmental building maintenance, operation, and
facilities management.

Answer 20

the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Question 21

Intersection Staffing:
Primary intersections with inoperative signals require continuous manual control. Officers shall maintain manual control until signal services are restored. A minimum of ___ officers per site is required, and relief shall be provided. Secondary intersections should be staffed for manual control during daylight hours. During nighttime hours, portable stop signs may be employed to
control traffic as they become available.

Answer 21

two

Question 22

The ___ Plan is designed to serve as a guide for police response during a school crisis in Miami-Dade County. Although this plan is specific in title, it can be applied to a variety of situations. Command personnel may find that they may need to deviate from this plan to address problems arising from a specific
situation.

Answer 22

SCHOOL CRISIS CONTINGENCY (SCC) PLAN:

Question 23

A ___ is a group of sworn Police Services personnel organized and assigned according to a predetermined plan in response to civil disorder. When an on-duty platoon commander, or higher ranking supervisor, determines that the available personnel cannot manage a situation, an ___ will be assembled to prevent escalation of the situation.

Answer 23

MFF - MOBILE FIELD FORCE (MFF) OPERATION:

Question 24

MFF Composition: An MFF is comprised of a commander (Lieutenant), squad leaders (Sergeants), and usually ___ to ___ squads with ___ officers per squad.

Answer 24

4 TO 6 & SEVEN

Question 25

EMERGENCY OPERATION ARREST FORM:
The Emergency Operation Arrest Form may be utilized for felony and misdemeanor arrests, during Operational Phase ___ through ____, at the discretion of the IC.

Answer 25

II through V (2 & 5).

*As soon as practicable, the IC will notify the State Attorney’s Office, Clerk of the Court, and the Miami-Dade Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that the form is being utilized.

Question 26

EMERGENCY OPERATION ARREST FORM:
Upon completing the form, the arresting officer will accompany the prisoner to the designated location at the CP. The reverse side of the Emergency Operation Arrest Form will be displayed by the officer while being photographed with the prisoner. An index fingerprint of the officer and the subject will be affixed to the rear of the photograph. The photograph will be stapled to the Emergency Operation Arrest Form. Except for the officer’s copy, all other copies will be forwarded with the prisoner to a holding facility.

Answer 26

INFO:

Question 27

Should unusual circumstances exist requiring detainment for more than four hours, arrangements to provide a meal are required. No more than ___ hours should elapse between meals. Detainees shall receive ___ meals in any 24-hour period.

Answer 27

14 & three

Question 28

A bomb threat, or a report of a bomb threat, may be received by any departmental employee. All bomb threats will be considered ___ until proven false. The recipient of a bomb threat will attempt to keep the caller on the phone and immediately notify the Communications Bureau Shift Commander and provide as much of the following information as possible.

Answer 28

valid

Question 29

Bomb threats not involving an explosive device will be assigned to the respective district ____. Bomb incidents in which actual or suspected unexploded devices are located will be assigned to the Economic Crimes Bureau, Arson Unit.

Answer 29

GIU

*All terrorist-related bomb incidents, such as threats to bomb Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, will be referred to the FBI. *Bomb incidents resulting in death will be assigned to the Homicide Bureau

Question 30

Bomb response procedures:
Officers shall establish a security perimeter of at least a __ foot radius around suspected explosive devices in locations other than vehicles.

Answer 30

300
*Radio transmitters, including base stations, portable radios, and cellular telephones, within 300 feet of the affected site, will be turned off until authority to transmit has been granted.

Question 31

Officers encountering suspected car/truck bombs shall establish a perimeter of at least __ feet in all directions from the vehicle; e.g., two or three streets or avenues in each direction from the suspect vehicle. Adjacent buildings, vehicles, and civilians within the perimeter shall be completely evacuated. Command posts, if established, must be situated outside the safe distance perimeter. Adjustments to the size of the perimeter shall be made only after consulting with the Bomb Disposal Unit.

Answer 31

750

*In the absence of a suspected or actual explosive device, the decision to search and/or evacuate any bomb threat scene is the responsibility of the owner or person responsible for the facility.

Question 32

While working in a radiation area, personnel will monitor their personal CDV-138 dosimeter every __ minutes and record their exposure on the Radiation Exposure Record. Upon being relieved, employees will return dosimeter units, the Radiation Exposure Record, and other issued equipment to PIEB personnel. The PIEB will forward collected radiation exposure data to the MDPD Safety Officer.

Answer 32

30

Question 33

Dosimeter Use and Personal Precautions:
CDV-138 Low Range Dosimeter (0-200 mr): The CDV-138 is a self-reading dosimeter that measures radiation and can be read by an individual at any time. The dose that is read off the dosimeter is the total amount of radiation received. These are worn at ___ level, outside of the clothing.

Answer 33

chest

Question 34

Turkey Point Emergency Operations Plan:
Dosimeter Use and Personal Precautions:
If the self-reading dosimeter indicates an exposure of ___ mr or greater, an employee will notify his supervisor who shall advise the IC. The employee will be relieved and directed to MDFRD personnel at Fire Station 34 or the Emergency Reception Center, unless the exposure limit has been increased by the Mayor or his designee.

Answer 34

100

Question 35

Turkey Point Emergency Operations Plan:
Ingestion Exposure Pathway: Extends from the plant out to __ miles in every direction. The danger within this area is from food that could have radioactive contamination.

Answer 35

50

Question 36

Hurricane Plan:
_____: Statement that indicates possible winds within the range of 39-73 miles per hour (mph) within 36 hours.

Answer 36

Tropical Storm Watch

Question 37

Hurricane Plan:
____: Statement that indicates expected winds within the range of 39-73 mph within 24 hours.

Answer 37

Tropical Storm Warning

Question 38

Hurricane Plan:
_____: A violent storm originating over tropical waters, with winds near its center reaching 74 mph and higher. In size, the storm may range from 50 to 1,000 miles in diameter.

Answer 38

Hurricane

Question 39

Hurricane Plan:
_____: Statement that indicates a hurricane is near and that attention should be given to subsequent advisories. It implies the possibility of dangerous conditions within 36 hours. Precautionary action should be taken in case hurricane warnings are forthcoming.

Answer 39

Hurricane Watch:

Question 40

Hurricane Plan:
_____: Warning that indicates that hurricane winds of 74 mph or higher, high water, and rough seas are expected
at a specified coastal area. When a hurricane warning is announced, hurricane conditions are considered
imminent and may begin immediately, or within 12 to 24 hours. When a warning is announced, it is of utmost importance that all precautionary measures and actions be instituted for protection of life and property.

Answer 40

Hurricane Warning

Question 41

MDPD uses which Hurricane Scale Category?

Answer 41

Saffir/Simpson

Question 42

Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale Category:

Category - Wind Velocity - Storm Surge

1. 74-95 mph 4-5 feet
2. 96-110 mph 6-8 feet
3. 111-130 mph 9-12 feet
4. 131-155 mph 13-18 feet
5. Over 155 mph Over 18 feet

Answer 42

info

*try to memorize just in case…

Question 43

Hurricane plan:
The ___ Division Chief is the DHC/IC. The Criminal Investigations Division Chief will act as the DHC/IC in the absence of the Uniform Services Division Chief. The ICS shall be utilized to manage the departmental response in the event of a hurricane or other largescale emergency and the Uniform
Services Division Chief will serve as the IC during the Department’s response.

Answer 43

designated

Question 44

Hurricane Plan/ EOC Levels of Activation:
Level ___- Full-Scale:
In a full-scale activation, the EOC is activated on a 24-hour schedule due to an imminent threat or occurrence of a disaster. All OEM staff and all Emergency Support Functions (ESF) are activated and required to report to the EOC. Municipal Branch Representatives are also in place in the EOC. The ICS is implemented and all sections and branches are activated. At this level response, relief, and recovery operations are expected to last for an extended period of time. Additional support or backup staff, including representatives from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is notified and available to assist should the response escalate and exceed local capability.

Answer 44

EOC LEVEL: 1

Question 45

Hurricane Plan/ EOC Levels of Activation:
Level ___ - Partial:
Level ___ partial activation is typically limited agency activation. OEM staff and ESF lead agencies with a role in the incident response are activated and required to report to the EOC. All other ESFs are alerted of the event and are on standby. The purpose of Level ___ activation is to initiate preparations due to a significant threat of a disaster or to coordinate response due to the occurrence of a minor disaster. During Level ___ activation, the EOC may be operational 24 hours a day.

Answer 45

EOC LEVEL: 2

Question 46

Hurricane Plan/ EOC Levels of Activation:
Level ___ - Monitoring & Assessment:
Level __ is typically a monitoring and assessment phase where a specific threat, unusual event, or situation, is actively monitored by the OEM. A Level ___ activation is an internal process for the OEM and involves little, if any, inter-agency direction or coordination. The threat, unusual event, or situation simply warrants observation, verification of appropriate action, and follow-up by OEM staff. Events or incidents that occur during Level ___ activation can generally be resolved in a brief period of time by using a very small number of resources. Level ___ activation does not require the OEM to significantly alter its day-to-day operations or management structure

Answer 46

EOC Level: 3

Question 47

Hurricane Plan/ Command Post:
A ___ Board may be established at the direction of the Director. This board will be responsible for formulating the departmental response policy during the incident and staffed with personnel at the discretion of the Director. The Board will direct the DHC/IC to carry out established policies.

Answer 47

Policy Decision

Question 48

Hurricane Plan/ HQ Command Post:
A Headquarters Command Post (HQCP), separate from the County EOC, will be established at the direction of the DHC/IC, or upon declaration of a hurricane ____. The Special Patrol Bureau Major is responsible for activating the HQCP, and maintaining the Command Post Log (Annex D). The HQCP will be operated on a 24-hour schedule, and staffed with support personnel consistent with the ICS structure as directed by the IC.

Answer 48

WATCH

Question 49

Hurricane Plan/ Uniforms:
All sworn personnel shall report for duty with a minimum of __ sets of uniforms and all issued equipment available for immediate use.

Answer 49

two

Question 50

Hurricane Plan:
Evacuation is voluntary, and cannot be lawfully enforced except when a disaster emergency is declared by the ___. Evacuation of designated areas is then mandatory and can be lawfully enforced utilizing whatever equipment is required

Answer 50

Governor

Question 51

Hurricane Plan/ Calls For Service:
The Department will respond to high priority and/or emergency calls. Due to the demand on the Department’s resources to provide traffic control, evacuation, shelter security, and search and rescue, MDPD will not respond to low priority calls for service until such time as directed by the Director or his
designee. During the actual hurricane, the ___ shall determine the appropriate response to calls for service.

Answer 51

Director

Question 52

Post Hurricane/ Employees:
On-duty personnel shall be relieved as conditions permit to check on their residence and safety of family members.
In the event any employee fails to contact the Department within ___ hours following the hurricane, their respective element shall attempt to establish communication by any available means. If communications are not available, each element shall coordinate with field personnel the task of locating the employee(s). The FAB will be advised of employees not located by element
commanders in order to coordinate locate and notify activities

Answer 52

four

Question 53

Post Hurricane:
Mobilization of Florida National Guard units will be requested only by the MDPD ___. The request will be relayed to the OEM Director, who is the interfacing entity with the State OEM to obtain state assistance.

Answer 53

Director

Question 54

Post Hurricane: After-Action Reports:
All affected elements will submit, through the appropriate channels to the DHC/IC, an after-action report within __ days following the return to normal operations.

Answer 54

14

Question 55

Disputes & Demonstrations:
Off-Regular-Duty Service:
As MDPD is not obligated to provide off-regular-duty service, no permits shall be issued when the intent of such service is to assist any party involved in a strike or labor dispute. If an Off-Regular- Duty permit was previously issued, it shall be withdrawn in these situations by the issuing district

Answer 55

info

Question 56

Mutual Aid:
Agencies without mutual aid agreements with MDPD can provide assistance to MDPD, if requested, during natural disasters or man-made emergencies for up to __ days from the date the Governor declares a state of emergency pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 252, Emergency Management. These agencies and their employees will be covered by all privileges and immunities and will possess all powers, as if a written
agreement existed.

Answer 56

90

Question 57

Mutual Aid:
Extension of Arrest Powers - Municipal Officers: If an officer observes criminal activity outside the city limits, or if the officer is traveling outside the city on official business, for example, to or from court, and observes criminal activity, an arrest can be made for a felony, misdemeanor, or an arrestable traffic offense. Official business does not include routine patrol, undercover investigations, or pre-planned operations.

Answer 57

info

*Prior to taking enforcement action, the municipal officer shall notify the agency with original jurisdiction, unless exigent circumstances exist.

Question 58

Mutual Aid/ Intracounty:
Approval to respond to a scene to assist other law enforcement agencies within the jurisdictional boundaries of Miami-Dade County must be coordinated through the Communication’s Bureau Shift Commander, who shall contact an MDPD ___ or higher ranking supervisor of the concerned element.

Answer 58

lieutenant

Question 59

Mutual Aid/ Inter-county:
Approval to respond to a scene to assist other law enforcement agencies outside Miami-Dade County jurisdictional boundaries must be given by the __ or his designee.

Answer 59

Director

Question 60

Outside Requests for Witness Employee Statements:
1. When an outside law enforcement agency requests an employee to provide a witness statement in furtherance of an internal investigation, the employee will immediately notify his/her supervisor. 2. Upon notification, the supervisor will contact the Professional Compliance Bureau.

Answer 60

info

Question 61

Arrest Warrant:
Requests received to respond to a scene to assist other law enforcement agencies on arrest warrants within unincorporated Miami-Dade County are referred to the Warrants Bureau. When delay by referral to the Warrants Bureau may permit a subject to escape, an MDPD ___ or higher-ranking supervisor may approve assistance.

Answer 61

lieutenant

Question 62

Dignitary Protection:
With the exception of requests for Airport Operations Bureau personnel to facilitate movement through the Miami International Airport (MIA) complex, all requests for dignitary protection will be referred to the ___ Bureau Major for assessment and determination of the level and nature of services to be provided.

Answer 62

Special Patrol

Question 63

ASSISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SCHOOL POLICE:
Investigative Responsibilities:
MDPD will be responsible for homicide, sexual battery, and bomb threat investigations on Miami-Dade County Public Schools property. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of School Police will be concerned with the remaining offenses and incidents which occur on Miami-Dade County Public
Schools property. If a Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of School Police unit is not available, an MDPD unit will be assigned to the call. When an officer responds to Miami-Dade County Public Schools property and writes a report, the report must be titled ____.

Answer 63

“Assist Other Agency” (AOA).

Question 64

AED:
Major organizational elements are responsible for presentation of the ___ hour AED user instruction.

Answer 64

FOUR
*If MDPD employees are the first to arrive at the scene, they will initiate an AED/
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedure if appropriate. Treatment of the victim will be transferred to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFRD) personnel at their request when they arrive at the scene. If MDFRD is first at the scene, MDPD response will be canceled.

Question 65

AED:
The AED will not be used on a victim under __ years old.

Answer 65

eight

Question 66

Alternate Headquarters:
The____ and ______ District Stations will serve as alternate locations for MDPD Fred Taylor Headquarters Building if needed.

Answer 66

Northwest & Hammocks

Question 67

Intersection Staffing:
_____ intersections may be left unmanned unless traffic load or
special situations dictate otherwise.

Answer 67

Tertiary