GO 1.04 Command and Direction Flashcards

1
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What is Staff Command? Give an Example

A

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.

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Does Staff Command afford the opportunity for the delegation of tasks?

A

No, Staff Command affords little opportunity for delegation.

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3
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What is Line Command?

A

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.

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4
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What is the key to dispersing leadership throughout the ranks?

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Delegation. A leaders’ effectiveness is often determined by his ability to delegate tasks.

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Under what authority may a supervisor assume command over a subordinate outside his pyramid of authority with out violating the unity of command principle?

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In an Emergency Situation or under circumstances where the interest and welfare of the department or public are in jeopardy.

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What must a supervisor do if a situation occurs in which he/she assumes command over a subordinate outside his/her pyramid of authority?

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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.

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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?

A

10

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What also may determine the span of control for a supervisor?

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The nature of the work involved and the employees preforming the work.

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What steps should an employee take if he/she receives an order to perform some act or function that the employee believes in unlawful?

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The employee shall whenever possible immediately advise the supervisor issuing the order of the employee’s interpretation of that order.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Each operational activity shall come under the command of a single individual, with the particular command assignment being based upon what?

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The situation, rank and expertise of the employees involved.

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13
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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

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

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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?

A

The Primary Unit

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What 3 things must take place if another jurisdiction requests the assistance of police officers?

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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.

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16
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What is the order of succession for the acting Chief of Police in the event the Chief is absent?

A

Operations Division Commander

Investigative Division Commander

Professional Standards Division Commander

Next senior ranking commanding officer in order of date of appointment and then by years on the department.

17
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What are considered to be written directives governing employees of the Virginia Beach Police Department?

A

A) The Code of Virginia 1950 (As amended)
B)The Virginia Beach City Code (as amended)
C) The Administrative Policies of the City of Virginia Beach.
D) Written Directives issued or authorized by the Chief of Police.

18
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Any written document used to guide or affect the performance or conduct of Department employees is called?

A

A Written Directive

19
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A Written Directive that is a broad statement of department principles and provides a framework for department procedures and rules are?

A

Policy

20
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A Written Directive that is a guideline form carrying out department activities is?

A

A Procedure

21
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A specific guideline to which all employees must adhere is?

A

A Rule

22
Q

A written order signed and issued by the Chief of Police relating to a promotion, demotion, Intra-Departmental Transfer, Training, Including In-Service Training, Classification Change or Personnel Assignments is called?

A

A Personnel Order

23
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What is a Divisional/Bureau/Precinct/Office/Unit Order and what does it consist of?

A

A written order issued by the commanding officer of a division, bureau, precinct, or unit to the entire command or a specific section under his command.

24
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Does a Divisional/Bureau/Precinct/Office/Unit order need to be signed by the commanding officer to be valid?

A

Yes

25
Q

What provides a mechanism for the dissemination of information, which would not be properly addressed by another type of written order?

A

A Memorandum

26
Q

Can a supervisor use a memorandum to issue written orders?

A

Yes, All supervisors may use a memorandum to issue written orders; and it may be utilized to communicate by all personnel both up and down the chain of command and laterally when appropriate.

27
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What is a guide the provides training and procedural information in a specific topic that serves as a guide or plan for actions by personnel?

A

A Field Guide/Plan

28
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A document providing guidelines about matters requiring special explanation or guidance and training information in handling particular incidents are?

A

Training Bulletins

29
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Where are training bulletins initiated?

A

The Office of Professional Development and Training.

30
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What is included in a General Order?

A

A purpose, policy, and when appropriate, a procedure or rule.

31
Q

Who is tasked with the posting of new, revised, updated, or purged general orders on the Virginia Beach Police Department Intranet site?

A

The Accreditation Office

32
Q

If the Chief presents the order to the command staff and the command staff approves, the order will be submitted to the commands for a period of ____ days for review?

A

15

33
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Who is responsible for disseminating new and modified general orders to the various commands for distribution to employees?

A

The Accreditation Office

34
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Are Field Guides and lesson plans considered written directives?

A

Yes

35
Q

How often are lesson plans reviewed and who is responsible for this review?

A

Lesson plans shall be reviewed ANNUALLY by the commanding officer of Professional Development and Training or his/her designee.

36
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Who reviews, approves and issues training bulletins?

A

The Office of Professional Development and Training

37
Q

After a training bulletin is issued by the Office of Professional Development and Training, what is it now considered?

A

A Written Directive

38
Q

In the event an employee receives conflicting orders from supervisors, what should the employee do?

A

Advise the supervisor issuing the last order of the conflict.

39
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If the conflict is not resolved at that point which order is the employee required to follow?

A

The LAST order issued.