Duties And Responsibilities / Decision Making Model

Question 1

In what matters are Impartial attitudes of special importance?

Answer 1

1. Court appearances, verdicts, and procedures
2. Labor management disputes
3. Neighborhood disturbances
4. Racial issues
5. Accident investigations.

Question 2

When are the only acceptable times to take department equipment outside the City and County of Denver?

Answer 2

A. Fresh pursuit
B. When sent by proper authority
C. When there appears to be an emergency and urgent need for assistance.
D. When authorized by a supervisory officer.

Question 3

When is it acceptable to leave your geographical area?

Answer 3

A. Related to necessary performance of official police duty
B. Authorized by their supervisor
C. On an authorized break and in close proximity to their general geographical area of responsibility.
D. Directed by their supervisor

Question 4

True or False

Officers will not have access to the department records and report files unless authorized?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Will an officer which obeys an order given by the ranking officer that conflicts with the previous order given to that officer be held responsible for disobedience of the prior order?

Answer 5

They will not

Question 6

Unless someone’s life or personal safety is at risk officers should refrain from taking enforcement action when out of uniform and do what?

Answer 6

Call 911 or use a radio to summon an on duty officer and be a good witness.

Question 7

Supervisors will have immediate control of Personnel under their Supervision and are Responsible for what as well?

Answer 7

A. Personnel appearance
B. Condition and appearance of their uniforms and equipment.
C. Maintaining Respect and Discipline

Question 8

Is the fact that an order has been given and is not carried out by a subordinate a valid acceptable excuse?

Answer 8

No it is not

Question 9

When shall a supervisory officer and to whom shall a supervisory officer notify when orders that are given are important or require the subordinate recieving them to leave their regular post or assignment?

Answer 9

As soon as practicable and inform the employees immediate supervisor or commanding officer.

Question 10

When shall all written communications from assigned employees requesting a transfer or containing a grievance or suggestion be forwarded?

Answer 10

Immediately

Question 11

Supervisors should promote and maintain an environment of what? List 3

Answer 11

A. Positive Morale
B. Harmony among ranks
C. Commitment to the department’s Mission and Esprit De Corps

Question 12

How should a supervisor exercise their authority? List 6

Answer 12

With kindness, firmness, justice, fairness, respect, and reason

Question 13

When aware of an arrestee in need of medical attention, the supervisor will take steps to make it available when?

Answer 13

At the earliest reasonable and practical time.

Question 14

When an employee is out of contact without good reason, or there are unusual or extended results for being out of service, supervisors will investigate and report the results to who?

Answer 14

Their immediate supervisor

Question 15

Upon tra sfer of a subordinate to a new assignment, the previous supervisor will ensure what sufficient information is provided to the new supervisor for successful completion of the improvement processes?

Answer 15

• written documentation
• PAS reviews
• performance improvement plans
• and other pertinent information

Question 16

True or False

Officers to the degree possible, will not patrol their precinct or post according to any fixed route or schedule, but will alternate frequently and backtrack in order to be in location least expected

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

In service means what?

Answer 17

Subject to answering calls

Question 18

When a car or post is normally staffed with 2 officers, who will be notified when 1 of the officers is no lo get available foe assignments or calls for service?

Answer 18

Dispatcher

Question 19

Under clerk responsibilities whether communicating by phone, electronically, or in person, officers will at all times display what and identify the.selves how?

Answer 19

• Display courtesy, respect, and patience

- By rank, and last name

Question 20

Technicians, based on the department need to be assigned to what?

Appointment to technician may require an officer with what?

Answer 20

A bureau, division, district, section, or unit

Specific skills or training

Question 21

In conjunction with the decision making model, personnel will continually make these specific assessments? What are the 3 and what do they mean?

Answer 21

1. Authority - do personnel have the legal authority or mandate to act in a particular instance.
2. Reasonable - would a reasonable officer act similarly under the totality of circumstances.
3. Necessary - is the intended action required or needed based on circumstances

Question 22

What are the five traits of the decision making model?

Answer 22

• Collect Information
• Asses the situation, threats, and risks
• Consider Department policy and available options
• Take action
• Review and Reassess

Question 23

Which of the five traits does this go to? When possible, slow the situation with a calm, centered, respectful, and confident presence. Gather any and all info within practical limitations. Confirm that police service is warranted and within the control and ability of department personnel and address.

Answer 23

Collecting Information

Question 24

Which of the 5 traits does this go to? Use available resources to make the immediate area safe or provide assistance as needed. Look for the things that may explain the situation. If time permits, attempt to identify the root cause and avoid decisions based on inadequate information. Avoid judgemental or damaging statements. Asses the risks and benefits of taking police action.

Answer 24

Assess the Situation, Threats, and risks

Question 25

Which of the 5 traits does this go to? Developers options based on available info, ethics, values, and policy. Examine the feasibility effectiveness, and consequence of each action and evaluate as necessary.

Answer 25

Consider Department policy and available options

Question 26

Which of the 5 traits does this go to? From the identified options, apply the most reasonable and viable course of action. Continually assess effectiveness, and when possible, develop contingencies. The sanctity of Human Life is Paramount?

Answer 26

Take Action

Question 27

Which of the 5 traits does this go to? Assess the outcome and consider whether the issue was addressed and/or corrected. If not, start over and consider the following;

• Is new info available
• Was initial assessment accurate and/or info missing
• Is there a more appropriate and reasonable option

Answer 27

Review and Reassess

Question 28

The practice of what, is intended to help department personnel be more effective and safe, to increase the quality of service and community satisfaction, and reduce liability?

Answer 28

De-escalation

Question 29

What is the foundation for achieving positive police-community interactions and internal employee relations?

Answer 29

De-escalation, in combination with the decision making model

Question 30

There are many reasons an individual may be un cooperative or fail to respond to verbal direction. Including but not limited to what? List 5

Answer 30

• medical condition
• psychological or emotional crisis
• developmental disability or dementia
• drug/alcohol interactions
• language barrier