Department Procedure 2 Flashcards
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
SDPD utilizes Motorola 800 MHz radio system comprised of how many trunked channels?
20
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Multi-site simulcasting provides how much percentage in-building portable radio coverage within the city?
95%
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
The current system has the ability to communicate with how many other law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County?
Over 50 other law-enforcement agencies
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Each agency using 800MHz radios has developed “Fleetmaps” consisting of what?
Zones and modes
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
To reserve a talk group in advance for a special operation or event, a supervisor or his representative should contact communications division supervisor or lead dispatcher. True or false?
False, must contact.
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
What is the purpose of CLEMARS?
To provide Common Police radio talk groups for statewide use by state and local law-enforcement agencies during disasters or mutual aid.
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Who regulates all SDPD communications talkgroups?
Federal communications commission
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Priority “E” and “one” calls are not to be held. True or false?
True
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Priority “2” calls are to be dispatched within how long?
Within 15 minutes
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Radio dispatchers are to notify a field supervisor when there are how many officers assigned to a CAD incident?
Three or more officers
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Radio emergency activations will always appear on which frequency?
Gold elite radio console on a primary dispatch-one talk group.
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
How are Radio Emergency activations handled?
Shall be handled in the same manner as an officer who has verbally called for cover.
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
During radio emergency activations, dispatchers shall not ask if the officer is Code-4. True or false?
True
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
Who will normally be responsible for determining if the situation is Code-4?
The first arriving “cover officer.”
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
The trunking system requires how many seconds to lock onto a channel before an officer can begin transmitting?
One-half second.
2.01 – RADIO PROCEDURES (12/11/2012)
While at a scene, officers may call 911 to reach communications in a non-emergency situation. True or false?
False, officers are not to use the emergency number, for nonemergency calls.
2.02 – UNIT DESIGNATOR (04/12/2013)
What are the purpose of unit designators?
- Area command identification
- Identify assignment
- Identify investigate units
- Identify supervisors
- Identify the watch
- Accommodate future growth
2.02 – UNIT DESIGNATOR (04/12/2013)
Each command will use a number series denoting service area number through the first how many of their allotted numbers?
40
2.03 – FINAL DISPOSITION CODES (06/19/2015)
What’s are other benefits of disposition codes?
- To augment information available to management.
2. Faster exchange of information between field units.
2.03 – FINAL DISPOSITION CODES (06/19/2015)
What is the primary reason for the disposition code?
To ensure accountability for dispatches made to field units.
2.05 – CHILD SAFETY AMBER NETWORK ACTIVATION (3/15/2013)
What is the Child Abduction Regional Emergency (CARE) alert system?
A communications partnership between local media, law-enforcement agencies, and emergency services personnel.
2.05 – CHILD SAFETY AMBER NETWORK ACTIVATION (03/15/2013)
Who is the lead contact agency for request of activation of the CARE alert system?
The San Diego Sheriffs Department
2.05 – CHILD SAFETY AMBER NETWORK ACTIVATION (03/15/2013)
What are the criteria for an AMBER alert activation?
- Abduction has occurred
- Victim is 17 or younger, or mental or physical disability.
- Victim is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
- Dissemination of information to the general public could assist in the safe recovery of the victim.
2.05 – CHILD SAFETY AMBER NETWORK ACTIVATION (03/15/2013)
Who maintains the Changeable Message Signs (CMS)?
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
2.06 – TARASOFF DECISION (08/22/2014)
Who will complete the Tarasoff report and evaluate the potential for danger?
Communications Division
2.06 – TARASOFF DECISION (08/22/2014)
Upon receiving the call regarding a threat, who will prepare a report listing the victim, suspect, and all information regarding the threat?
The dispatcher receiving the call.
2.07 – SIGALERT BULLETINS (01/18/2013)
Requests for sigalert bulletins may originate from which agency?
Any law enforcement agency in the county.
2.07 – SIGALERT BULLETINS (01/18/2013)
What are the guidelines for initiating sigalert bulletins?
- Severe traffic congestion
- Heavy fog conditions
- Flooding conditions
- Major fires
- Snow or icy road conditions
2.07 – SIGALERT BULLETINS (01/18/2013)
Which department will administer the sigalert program?
The San Diego Police Department Communications Division.
2.08 – AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES (3/1/13)
What is the only approved air ambulance service in San Diego County?
Mercy air
2.08 – AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES (3/1/13)
Mercy air is staffed with whom?
A nurse and paramedic.