GO 1.04 Command and Direction Flashcards
What is Staff Command? Give an Example
The issuance of orders by an agent who has no authority in his own right but performs the routine tasks of command as a service for principal.
An example would be a dispatcher sending a police unit on an assignment.
Does Staff Command afford the opportunity for the delegation of tasks?
No, Staff Command affords little opportunity for delegation.
What is Line Command?
The exercise of authority delegated by the Chief of Police to his immediate subordinates and by them to their subordinates down the lines of direct control to the lowest level.
What is the key to dispersing leadership throughout the ranks?
Delegation. A leaders’ effectiveness is often determined by his ability to delegate tasks.
Under what authority may a supervisor assume command over a subordinate outside his pyramid of authority with out violating the unity of command principle?
In an Emergency Situation or under circumstances where the interest and welfare of the department or public are in jeopardy.
What must a supervisor do if a situation occurs in which he/she assumes command over a subordinate outside his/her pyramid of authority?
The supervisor must be prepared to defend whatever position is taken and immediately thereafter, or as soon as possible advise the person in direct command of the subordinate of the actions and its justification.
The span of control for a supervisor shall be limited to the number of employees that can be effectively supervised, but will generally not exceed how many employees?
10
What also may determine the span of control for a supervisor?
The nature of the work involved and the employees preforming the work.
What steps should an employee take if he/she receives an order to perform some act or function that the employee believes in unlawful?
The employee shall whenever possible immediately advise the supervisor issuing the order of the employee’s interpretation of that order.
If a conflict involving an unlawful order is not resolved, the employee shall not be required to obey an order believed to be unlawful. What is the next step that must be taken by the employee and the involved supervisor?
As soon as possible after any incident of this type, the involved supervisor and the employee will meet with the next supervisory level in the chain of command to review and attempt to resolve the issue.
If an employee has reason to believe that a supervisor’s order was a deliberate attempt to intentionally commit an unlawful act, what must the employee do?
The employee shall report the incident as an allegation of misconduct according to the procedures set forth in General Order 1.07 (Office of Internal Affairs) and the Administrative Investigations Field Guide.
Each operational activity shall come under the command of a single individual, with the particular command assignment being based upon what?
The situation, rank and expertise of the employees involved.
What protocols will be followed to facilitate and coordinate operations where personnel are requested from multiple commands for pre-planned events and any event as outlined in GO 13.01, NIMS Incident Command System?
A) If employees from different divisions or bureaus are utilized, overall command responsibility belongs to the unit requesting/receiving the assistance.
B) The unit or division preparing for the operation of the event will contact the on duty supervisor from the division or unit from which the personnel are being requested.
C) The supervisor to whom the request is made will make every effort to satisfy the request for resources by the requesting unit or division.
D) Unresolved Concerns - A supervisor of a higher rank from each unit taking part in the plan will be consulted. In the absence of a higher ranking officer, the Command Duty Officer will determine the appropriate action.
E) In Ops that involve the execution of search warrants, the on duty commanding officer (Lt or Capt) of the effected precinct will be notified as soon as possible. In their absence the CDO will be notified.
F) When circumstances do not allow for command notification, such as investigative division detective requesting uniform patrol to conduct a traffic stop, the requesting detective will broadcast over the radio the reason for the stop/detention and any suspected officer safety concerns
In the event that employees from a particular unit are utilized to supplement a primary unit in the same bureau, overall command responsibility belongs to whom?
The Primary Unit
What 3 things must take place if another jurisdiction requests the assistance of police officers?
A) Authorization for assistance must be granted by the appropriate supervisor.
B) The supervisor granting authorization will ensure that necessary supervisory personnel are also dispatched to the scene.
C) The ranking supervisor at the scene will be in direct command of the Police Department Employees.
