Incident notification procedures Flashcards
When should the Shift Patrol Duty Commander contact the next supervisor?
If they do not receive acknowledgment in a reasonable time.
Which situations require Command Staff incident notification as per the notes?
Homicide, death or serious injury of certain individuals, pursuits with serious outcomes, active shooting incidents, bomb incidents, hostage situations, aircraft crashes, etc.
What actions by an officer or civilian employee necessitate incident notification?
Actions resulting in a death or serious injury of any individual.
List three specific incidents that require Command Staff incident notification.
Homicide, active shooting incidents, bomb incidents.
What type of incidents are likely to result in heightened public and media interest?
Incidents that are likely to result in heightened public interest and/or significant media interest.
What is the purpose of G.O. 2007-01D Incident Notification Procedures?
To identify situations requiring notification to key personnel and outline incident notification procedures.
Who is part of the Chief’s Staff as defined in the policy?
The Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs, and the Chief’s Executive Officer.
Who is part of the Command Staff as defined in the policy?
The Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs, Commanders, and the Chief’s Executive Officer.
What is considered part of the Command Staff only for incident notifications?
Public Information Officers (PIOs).
What does an Incident Notification involve according to the policy?
Automated or direct notification of the Command Staff.
Who is responsible for initiating incident notification under most circumstances?
Shift Patrol Duty Commander.
What information must be provided in the initial incident notification?
Brief incident description, location, weapon involvement, injuries, property damage, victim and suspect info, department employees on scene.
Who manages the Command Staff contact list for incident notifications?
Chief’s Executive Officer.
What must happen when a member of the Command Staff receives an incident notification?
Only the immediate supervisor of the Shift Patrol Duty Commander sending the notification needs to acknowledge the communication.
