GO 302.01 Calls for Service

Question 1

A supervisor shall respond to all

Answer 1

priority one assignments

Question 2

If a member discovers a non-functioning MDT, who shall be notified?

Answer 2

OUC

Question 3

When operating department vehicles as an emergency vehicle, members shall operate at a speed that is…

Answer 3

no greater than 10 miles per hour in excess of the posted or prima facie speed limit (except in vehicle pursuits)

Question 4

Primary units shall respond directly to..

Answer 4

the reported location of the call

Question 5

Secondary units shall respond to..

Answer 5

the area of the assignment.

Question 6

Secondary units shall notify the dispatcher if..

Answer 6

more units are needed and to establish a perimeter

Question 7

How shall members ensure that on-scene notification is reported to the dispatcher?

Answer 7

By using the MDT, mobile app or by radio

Question 8

If a call type needs to be changed (i.e. disorderly to theft), the OUC should be notified by what means?

Answer 8

Over the air

Question 9

Before the check-off sergeant is relieved, he or she must…

Answer 9

contact the dispatcher, by phone over the air, to ensure that all units have properly checked off

Question 10

How many units are initially dispatched to a 10-33?

Answer 10

Three-two primary units and a supervisor.

Question 11

Who assigns secondary units for a 10-33?

Answer 11

OUC dispatch.

Question 12

If a call for service involves a sworn member of MPD or any other law enforcement agency that alleges criminal conduct, the member shall immediately

Answer 12

notify an official who will respond to the scene.

Question 13

When may a member engage in a foot pursuit?

Answer 13

When there is reasonable suspicion to believe that a subject has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.

Question 14

T or F: members may engage in a foot pursuit for “unprovoked flight”

Answer 14

False. Unprovoked flight is just ONE factor to establish reasonable suspicion, but members must be able to articulate other additional factors.

Question 15

Plain clothes or undercover members engaged in a foot pursuit shall…

Answer 15

notify OUC as soon as practicable that they are in plain clothes and provide their clothing description. They shall also terminate participation in the foot pursuit when uniformed members are joined the pursuit.

Question 16

When shall a foot pursuit be terminated?

Answer 16

-Danger to the public or member outweighs immediate apprehension
-member loses possession of their firearm or ability to communicate with OUC
-member is unsure of the subject’s location or direction of travel
-subject flees into a building, confined space or wooded/isolated area and the member does not have sufficient backup or containment
-a member or third party is injured and requires immediate assistance and there are no other police or medical personnel available

Question 17

At the scene of a fire, MPD members are responsible for

Answer 17

traffic control, evacuation of premises, maintaining points of egress, preservation of life and safety

Question 18

When directing or controlling traffic, members are required to wear

Answer 18

reflective clothing, regardless of the weather or time of day

Question 19

In cases of arson, suspicious fires, injuries, or death, members shall

Answer 19

request an official and DFS to respond

Question 20

When shall members complete a report for fire incidents?

Answer 20

-Arson (determined by fire investigator)
-Suspicious fire (determined by fire investigator)
-Fires resulting in injuries or death
-Fires that yield found property
-When directed by an official

Question 21

If a member observes what he or she believes is a fire code violation, they shall notify

Answer 21

DCFEMS fire liaison officer through OUC. A Fire battalion chief will be assigned to respond to the scene.

Question 22

If the fire battalion chief in unable to respond to the scene of a potential fire code violation within 30 minutes of notification, the member shall email

Answer 22

CIC, DCRA and DCFEMS prior to the end of their shift and include the address, description of violation and CCN.

Question 23

If a medical transport escort terminates at hospital outside DC, the MPD escort shall notifty

Answer 23

OUC and an official.

Question 24

If a medical escort is required beyond DC, who is responsible for contacting the appropriate jurisdiction for assistance?

Answer 24

The OUC dispatcher

Question 25

When delivering blood or organs outside of DC, members shall…

Answer 25

deliver them to the state line where they will be transferred to a designated Maryland or Virginia authority

Question 26

If narcan is deployed by MPD or DCFEMS, what classification should be used for the incident report?

Answer 26

“Overdose”

Question 27

If the subject is deceased due to an overdose, the member shall email the CCN of the overdose incident report to the

Answer 27

TIC (Tactical Information Center)

Question 28

Three or more overdoses in close geographic proximity that could be related is considered a…

Answer 28

mass overdose

Question 29

In incidents of a fatality or mass overdose, it is important that members…

Answer 29

identify the source of the drugs

Question 30

In incidents of a fatality or mass overdose, member shall

Answer 30

identify all persons on the scene and their relationship to the subject.
-secure the crime scene and canvas the area for evidence
-Attempt to locate a cellular device, which will be seized as evidence

Question 31

If an official suspects a mass overdose, he or she shall notify

Answer 31

VCSD Commanding official to determine whether the cases should be classified as a mass overdose

Question 32

If a mass overdose classification is made, who shall respond to the scene?

Answer 32

The watch commander, who shall document all CCNs and personnel on scene and email it to the TIC

Question 33

For Noise at Night, during which times must the noise occur?

Answer 33

Between 10pm and 7am

Question 34

Prior to making a custodial arrest for disorderly conduct (noise at night), the member must..

Answer 34

call an official (LT or above) to the scene.

Question 35

Prior to making a custodial or non-custodial arrest for noise at night, the member shall

Answer 35

give a warning and provide a reasonable amount of time to comply

Question 36

Members may assist in the service of barring notices by

Answer 36

acting as a witness and maintaining the peace