Manual Flashcards
Set time personnel are on duty / Sub-command of precinct.
Watch
Succession of Command
Chief Deputy Chief Chief Operating Officer Patrol Operations Bureau Chief Special Operations Chief Professional Standards Bureau Chief Criminal Investigations Bureau Chief
When do acting sergeants get training?
Who provides it?
For assignment over 60 days.
Given within 90 days of assignment (or prior)
Captains provide training.
Who is responsible for employees completing training in a timely manner?
Section Commanders / Civilian Managers
Who do you notify if you must miss training?
Supervisor and ETS
Supervisor’s review of missed training, when OPA referral.
Determine if justified.
Document in PAS
Reschedule
OPA when:
Unjustified
No reasonable notice given.
Supervisor request due to employee history
Who may release info to media without chief approval?
PDR or Records Subpoena
Who can give statements to media?
PIO, Captain, Permanent LT
Employees can refer media to dispatch
What are some topics only the chief will cover with media?
Budget
Dept Goals
Allocation of Resources
Interpretation of Policy
Can media enter a disaster area?
Yes, as long as it doesn’t impede police operation.
Who calls the FAA to close airspace?
PIO, Incident Commander, or Dispatch Supervisor
Who can request assistance from media aircraft?
Captain or Perm LT
Who releases info to crime stoppers?
Public Affairs Unit
What is an example of a “related outlet” in relation to media?
CrimeStoppers
What information can generally be released to media with an arrest and booking?
Suspect Name/Age/Gender/Race/City
Charge / Alleged Crime
Arresting / Investigating Unit
Arrest Circumstances
What information can generally be released when a suspect is arrested but not charged or booked?
Age, Gender, Race, City
Investigating / Arresting Agency
What information can generally be released regarding a police incident?
Basic description How the incident came to police attention What time the police responded Number of officers assigned to call Number of suspects / victims
What information can generally be release about Deceased Persons
Age, Gender, Race, City
KCME does rest.
Do we release information on juveniles, their guardians, or parents?
We don’t, regardless of status.
What does it take to release a photo of a juvenile?
Court order OR parental consent.
What information about a suspect requires chief approval to release?
Character,
criminal record,
community reputation
Outcome of legal proceedings
Confession
interviews
examinations
statements
Who can release information about bomb threats, kidnapping threats?
Chief, or Violent Crimes Capt / LT
How do I get collision information released?
Through Public Affairs, and it’s only the narrative portion.
When can a booking / investigation photo be released?
Who authorizes?
Assists in capture or warns public of danger.
Investigating unit authorizes.
Where do media reps get police reports?
Public Affairs Unit
What information gets released about employees?
Age, Race, Gender, Rank, Tenure, Bureau
Who coordinate OIS information release?
Public Affairs Unit, as approved by Chief
When does department release names of OIS officers?
Within 48 hours.
In regards to OIS, what gets released within 72 hours?
Video and Evidence photographs.
Who approves any process meant to review performance?
The Chief
How much notice is required for resignations and retirements?
2 weeks
How long do I have to withdraw a resignation?
180 days
What is the process to withdraw a resignation?
Within 180 days
Public Safety Civil Service Secretary may permit withdrawal
Requires favorable recommendation from Chief
Who ensures a separating employee returns all gear?
Human Resources, but also immediate supervisor.
Supervisor may make attempts to recover property, and writes memo for failed recoveries.
Who makes proper disposition of deceased equipment?
Captain / manager
Who returns badges, cap shields to fiscal, property, fleet management
Lieutenants
Good ways to get fired
Lying
Conviction (felony, moral turpitude misd)
Violation of regulation / order / civil service law
Incompetence
Improper use of city property
Debts
Using political influence for personal gain
Getting someone elected to officer in a shitty way
Bribes / Inducing into illegal act
Prisoner abuse
AWOL 3 days
Secondary Employment with conflict of interest
Fail to qual
Who is responsible for maintenance and control of grievance records?
Director of HR
Who makes an annual analysis of grievances?
Legal advisor, assisted by bargaining unit liaisons.
Legal advisor forwards to chief
Who ensures supervisors complete performance evaluations on time?
Captain
Evaluation schedule of probationary police officers
Phase 1: CJTC
Phase 2: FTO
Phase 3: Alternate Weekly / Monthly FTO supervisor
How often are fully sworn officers evaluated?
When will they be evaluated?
Minimum once per year, within 20 days of hire date.
Non sworn evaluation schedule?
Probation: 3 months
Non probation: yearly
Special Evaluations (deficient employee): 3 months
Temp employees: None
What happens after a performance evaluation is completed?
Employee may add comments
CoC reviews
Submitted to HR
How do I get an ADA accommodation?
Request from Supervisor / HR includes
History of Disability
Description of Accommodation
What does an employee submit to HR for ADA request?
Documentation, Physician’s report, disability, and required accommodation.
When will I be required to disclose my religious affiliation?
Religious accommodation request.
What risk level is SPD for TB / Airborne Pathogens?
Very Low
Where can I get up to date information on exposures / airborne pathogens?
HMC / CDC
Who do sergeants notify of airborne pathogen exposure, and how soon?
Watch LT and by end of shift.
Who do I contact about HEP B series / testing?
Employment Services Lieutenant
What is considered a reportable bodily fluid exposure?
Direct exchange of blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious material)
What is a non-reportable bodily fluid exposure?
Blood / OPIM on
intact skin, clothing, equipment
Being present in same room.
Touching or talking
PPE stops blood / OPIM from reaching what?
Clothing, Footwear, Skin, Eyes, Mouth, Mucous Membranes
What kit has PPE in a patrol car?
Who do you tell if it is incomplete?
Biohazard kit
Tell a stationmaster
When does evidence take a syringe?
Homicide
Assault with Syringe
Is the EIS punitive / disciplinary?
No
What is an early intervention alert?
An alert that flows up CoC to Performance Review Committee and back. Has a tracking number.
What is an EI mentor plan?
Strategy to intervene / assist employee in upholding lawful, professional, ethical standards?
What does a mentor plan contain?
Issues
Method / Action plan
Timeline
Follow-up Actions
How often do supervisors (up to commanders) review EIS of employees?
At least once weekly.
How often does EI coordinator update captains and civilian mangers?
Monthly
Who initiates an Early Intervention Assessment?
SGT / Commander / Manager when thresholds are met.
When is a mentoring plan mandatory and the EI Assessment is skipped?
2 preventable collisions within 6 months
What is included in an EI Assessment?
Review thresholds Notify employee Review last 2 performance evals in PAS Review docs relating to underlying incidents Review other relevant items
Who does a supervisor contact to initiate a discretionary EI Assessment?
EI Coordinator
In regards to EIS, what does a supervisor do with a new employee?
Review EIS and make note in PAS
How is an EIS mistake corrected?
Request correction from EI Coordinator via CoC.
PRC, CoC, Bureau Chief will review.
HR director has final decision.
Who creates an EI mentor plan?
For how long?
Who approves it or approves no mentor plan at all?
Captain / Director
6 months or less
PRC and Assistant Chief
Who is on the Performance Review Committee?
EI Coordinator Reps: Chief HR Patrol APRS ETS Dept of Risk Management (Director of Legal Affairs / Designee)
How often does the PRC meet?
Monthly
What is discussed during PRC meeting?
Consistency / Uniformity Mentoring plan adequacy Threshold adjustment New Indicators (any changes require chief approval)
Who schedules PRC meetings
EI coordinator
Who does the PRC forward EIA / Mentor plans to for approval?
Bureau Chief
What is the EI timline?
3 / 14 / 3 / 7
775
3 days: EI Coordinator notifies supervisor
14 days: SGT does assessment
3 days: LT reviews
7 days: Capt reviews
1 week prior to PRC meeting: EI Coordinator submits to PRC
Within 7 days of meeting, PRC reviews
Within 5 days, bureau chief reviews
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 1
Exceeding 6 within 6 months
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 2
Exceeding 4 within 6 months
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 3
Exceeding 1 within 6 months
EI Triggers: Vehicle Collisions
2 preventable collisions within 6 months
4 collisions total within 12 months
EI Triggers: OPA complaints (Supervisory, Frontline, Investigation)
4 within 12 months
EI Triggers: EEO Complaint
2 complaints within 12 months
EI Triggers: Names in Police Action Claims / Lawsuit
2 within 24 months
EI Triggers: TYPE 1 / 2 UOF For different Bureaus Patrol Collaborative Homeland / Spec Ops Investigations Professional Standards
653 432
1
Patrol: Exceeding 6 incidents in a 6 month period.
Collaborative and Homeland Security / Special Operations: 5 in 6
Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards: 3 in 6
2
Patrol: Exceeding 4 incidents in a 6 month period.
Collaborative and Homeland Security / Special Operations: 3 in 6
Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards: 2 in 6
What happens if I have more EI activity while on an EI mentor plan?
LT will review and make recommendations about mentor plan to captain.
How many calls per week should a sgt go on with a mentor plan officer?
At least 4
When are debriefs prohibited in early intervention mentor plans?
Type 3 UOF, OPA complaints (unless complete).
What is given top priority for workplace safety?
Prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Who is responsible for Accident Prevention Program?
Dept Safety Officer
Who should be familiar with Accident Prevention Program?
All Supervisors
Who reports unsafe working conditions?
All employees
Who do you report immediate workplace hazards to?
Immediate supervisor
Who is in the Safety and Health committee?
Six Employees.
Up to 3 appointed by Chief
The rest elected by bargaining units / membership.
Who coordinates the election to Safety and Health Committee
HR
Who reviews inspection reports of unsafe working condition and accidents?
Safety and Health Committee
How long is a term for a Safety and Health Committee member?
Not to exceed 1 year.
How often does Safety and Health Committee meet?
Not less than 1 a quarter
Who keeps meeting minutes for Safety and Health Committee meetings?
Employment Service LT
Who documents attendance and minutes for Safety and Health Committee?
Dept Safety Officer
Who requests transfers through EMT?
LT and authorized admins.
When must an employee submit an EMT request?
2 weeks prior to new start date
Who reviews EMT transfers?
Within Bureau: Captain
Inter-Bureau: Assistant Chief
Who manages EMT changes for extended sick, limited duty?
HR
Where is employee information stored, including callout info, emergency contact, address, and computer drive access?
PEDS
Who do you report a legal name change to for PEDS update?
HR
Does an employee need to give a residential address even if using a PO box for mail?
Yes
Who approves leave over 4 days consecutive?
Section Captain
When are 10-day vacation requests approved?
Feb 14
When are time-sheets due?
Noon on Wednesday following the end of a pay period.
What types of leave can you request in excess of balances?
Holiday and Furlough
Who approves extensions to holiday and furlough?
Bureau Chief
What is the time limit for time-keeping corrections for a sergeant?
45 days.
exception: extended leave
Bureau chief can approve corrections beyond 45 days.
For what reason can a sergeant give release time?
medical emergency for immediate family
These units are exempt from working day-off events:
Homicide ABS UC detectives Stand By Personnel in these units FIT, TCIS, CSI
Who reviews personal exemptions in leave requests for red-dot days?
Deputy Chief
When do you inform the Family Medical Leave Coordinator about release time?
When it exceeds 3 days.
What exceptions exist for pre-approval for OT?
Court
Active in a Major Incident
What are the work hour maximums?
90 in a week
0300 Saturday -0300 Saturday
Exceptions: Public Safety, Court, Mandatory OT
Approved by a captain
When can you not work OT?
Military leave, Sick leave, Discipline, and Limited Duty
What are the three different OT forms?
OT Request
Court OT
Event Summary
Who approves out of class OT?
A Captain
How long do I have to submit a statement of termination of marriage?
31 days
When is sick time prohibited?
Non pay status: suspended / laid off
Outside work schedule: holiday / furlough
Injured working off-duty
Can I use sick time if I become sick or injured on a scheduled trip?
Yes
Can I work off duty while on sick time?
No, unless Chief says it is ok.
Where do sick absences get recorded?
Timesheet
Medical Absence Report Form
Can you use discretionary leave if you run out of sick leave?
No. Discipline for violations.
What happens if I’m on sick over 2 weeks?
Go on a 5-2 schedule
Employment Services LT manages
When do I need to do an APF?
LEOFF 1?
After taking 4 days consecutive sick leave (includes FML)
LEOFF 1 after taking 5
What extra step is required when on mental health leave?
Surrender firearm
Who do I contact to use Long Term Disability?
SPOG. HR will assist.
Non-Sworn: FMLC
How long can I work in limited duty?
16 weeks (does not apply to pregnancy)
How do you request limited duty?
Email captain through CoC and employment service LT.
Provide limitations, expected duration
What do you need to return from limited duty?
APF signed by doctor
What types of leave may be used for pregnancy?
FML
Disability
Pregnancy Disability
Long Term Disability
How long can I take a leave of absence (personal or medical)?
Up to 12 months
Qualifying FML conditions
Newborn / Foster / Adoption
Care of family w/ serious health condition
Own health condition
Qualifying Military Exigency of Spouse, Child, Parent
Care of service member or veteran
How much sick time can I have donated?
560 hours per incident
Can I receive sick leave donation to care for family?
No, only for own illness / injury.
How much sick leave can I donate?
Minimum 8 hours.
Must maintain 240 after donation.
How do I get DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking leave?
Contact Employment Services LT
How much military leave can I take?
Up to 21 days each federal fiscal year.
May take unpaid leave beyond.
Who approves military leave beyond 21 days?
Bureau Chief
How much leave can I take for a spouse deploying?
15 unpaid each deployment
May sub ANY accrued leave for unpaid leave
What are close relatives in regards to bereavement leave?
Other than close?
Close: Spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, grandchild of spouse, anyone employee/spouse has legal custody of.
Other: Cousin, Parent Sibling, Parent Sibling Child, Spouse of Sibling, Sibling Child, Sibling Grandchild
How much bereavement leave does the dept offer?
40 hours for close relative.
Sworn: 40 hours for other than close relative.
May I take bereavement leave intermittently?
Yes.
For non sworn, how can I take leave for bereavement for other than close relative?
Dept can approve 40 hours sick leave for bereavement of other than close relative.
What if I want more than 40 hours bereavement?
Dept can approve other leave type usage.
How long do I have to use bereavement leave?
1 year
Who determines on-duty status?
Chief of Police
Is not following training a policy violation?
No.
When is it ok to not identify yourself?
An investigation is jeopardized
Police function hindered
Safety Consideration
Who do employees notify before initiating a claim for damages related to official position?
The the Chief of Police
Who do you inform if you intend to apply for an order against someone who assaulted you on-duty?
Supervisor
Who investigates minor policy violations?
CoC
What are examples of serious policy violations?
Force Bias police Violation of constitutional rights (speech, religion, assemble, due process) Violation of LE authority Fail to use ICV Failure to report serious policy violations to OPA Intentional / Reckless violations of policy Serious neglect of duty Insubordination Criminal Violation Dishonesty Misuse of Authority Repeat minor policy violations
Minor Policy Violations
Fail to ICV system check Fail to seatbelt (no injury) Fail to ID tactical issues in UoF reporting Failure to turn off radio while ICV on Minor rudeness Secondary employment w/o permit Profanity Tardiness Personal appearance
Who receives misconduct allegations when there is a conflict of interest?
Subject assigned to OPA? OPA Director
Subject is OPA director? City HR Director
What personal events do I have to report to my supervisor?
Criminal Investigation Criminal Traffic Citation Arrest Conviction Respondent in Order License Expired / Revoke, etc
What information do I give a citizen if they want to file a claim against the city?
Claims Division of City Law Dept
Form available at Seattle Muni building
Can also call and get one mailed.
Can an employee volunteer or aid in a civil action?
No
What do I do if I’m paid for participating in a civil action?
Give the check to Fiscal, endorsed “payable to City of Seattle”
What can I accept as a gift?
Promo / Nominal $25 or less Common areas $25 $50 aggregate $5 coffee $10 food anon Informational materials, subscriptions, publications, related to duty
How do I report prohibited gifts?
Send memo to Captain of Compliance
Retain item
Can I participate in defense interviews
Yes, after notifying KCPAO of SCAO
Do I need to answer all questions in a defense interview?
No, and I may terminate the interview as well.
What is discrimination
Act, by itself or part of practice
Intended to or results in different treatment
Race, color, age, sex, marital status, sex orientation, gender identity, political ideology, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, honorably discharged vet or mil status, presence of any disability.
What is harassment
A form of discrimination
Subject to discriminatory conduct as a term of employment
Submission / rejection is used as basis for employment decisions
Unreasonably interferes with work performance or hostile work environment.
What is sexual harassment?
Unwelcome advances, requests for sex favors, other conduct under harassment circumstances.
Who oversees EEO, fair employment and labor practices?
HR Director
What is the generally accepted time limit for EEO complaints?
180 days from last harm
How long is an EEO investigation?
180 days. Can be extended by HR director.
When are EEO records expunged?
Unfounded / Not sustained: 3 years after end of year of complaint
Sustained: 6 years after end of year of complaint
Who can keep a sustained EEO complaint from being expunged after 6 years?
Dept Legal Adviser can request a hold.
Who is typically reassigned during an EEO investigation?
The named employee.
What laws govern employee political activity?
City Code of Ethics SMC 4.16 and Elections Code SMC 2.04
Can an employee endorse a candidate?
Yes, but must clearly state it is employee’s own personal position.
What is the difference between ballot issues and issues of interest?
Ballot issues: Covered by law
Issues of interest: Covered by policy
When does an issue of interest become a ballot issue?
State: Submitted to secretary of state
County: Submitted to county auditor
City: Collection of signatures or passage of council resolution
What are the four reasons to leave your district / beat?
Dispatched
In Pursuit
Responding to Major Issue
Given Permission by Sergeant
What additional responsibilities do foot/bike officers have?
Contact with public / merchants
Record activities on log sheet
How many marked cars can be at coffee / lunch?
No more than 2, excluding sgt
How many officers can be on break at same location?
4 officers, 1 sgt
How should you answer the phone?
SPD, Precinct, Name, Offer of assistance.
If the duty officer encounters a report with evidence, what should they do?
Call 911 for officer to be dispatched.
What are the mail delivery times?
1st: Before 0530
2nd: Before 1430
3rd: Before 2230
Does the clerk need to wear a gun belt?
No, the watch LT can waive the need for it.
How many watch lieutenants must be on duty at all times?
At least 1
Watch LT additional duties, per watch.
1st: Facility, Vehicles
2nd: Precinct Training Coordinator
3rd: Community Liaison Coordinator
Who supervises ACT / CPT?
Ops LT
Who maintains an effective staffing deployment in a precinct?
Ops LT
Who does a precinct captain report to?
Patrol Operations Bureau Chief
How often are chemical agents inspected? Who does the inspecting?
Monthly
Stationmaster
Who approves a report written by an off-duty employed officer?
On duty sgt UNLESS off duty sgt is supervising.
Who is eligible for off-duty employment?
FTE
Good Standing (training, certs, quals)
Not on probation
Not otherwise prohibited
What suspends off-duty employment eligibility?
Sick
Disability
FML (own)
Release
Military Leave
Suspension
OPA reassign
Possibly: Poor work record, complaints
Who can grant exceptions for off-duty employment while on extended sick leave?
Chief of Police, with dr recommendation
What is required on an Off Duty Employment Permit Form?
Employer name
Address of work
Specific Duties
Who must approve off duty work permits?
Employee Captain
Captain of precinct of work
How do I proceed if I need an off duty work permit asap?
A sgt can approve a temporary off duty permit for 4 days.
What is the maximum length of an off duty permit? When does it expire?
1 year.
Expires on hire date.
Who maintains file of all off-duty permits?
HR Director
When does dept pay OT in regards to off duty employment?
Action taken past off-duty shift
Required by dept to take action that prevents off-duty performance
What minimum salary must be earned in an off-duty job?
Top step officer / sergeant.
Total compensation may include pay and other benefits
What information is required to log in off duty?
V call sign Business / event name Address Hours Uniform
What OT event does not require on-air logging?
Stadium events with on scene SPD supervisors
What equipment is necessary for off-duty traffic control?
Safety Vest / Lime rain jacket
Hard hats
Can I use police authority for private purpose civil matter off-duty, like assisting repo, process server, etc?
No
Can I invest in or be employed by Private security business?
No, but chief can waive if you write intent to retire in 18 months.
Is it ok for a SGT to work for one of their own officers while off duty?
No.
How much rest is required in a rolling 24 hour period?
6 hours
LT can waive
Does not apply to harbor
Blue Team notes for Off Duty Employment
“Community Member” for reporting party - Off Duty Employer
Enter hours worked in “Summary of Incident”
Precinct area in “location of occurrence”
Who oversees dept social media accounts?
Public Affairs Unit
Can I use city email to register a social media account?
No
How does the policy define family relationship?
Spouse, children, step children Parents, step-parents, parents in law Grandparents, Grandparents in law Siblings, siblings in law Aunts, Uncles
What is the name of the policy defined relationship with employees who are dating, having sex, or cohabitating?
Personal relationship
When will the dept avoid placing family / personal relationships together?
In supervisor / subordinate circumstances.
Is assignment where the relationship could interfere with dept interest.
Who do I inform if I develop a family or personal relationship with a member of the dept?
The HR lieutenant
How are transfers handled when a family / personal relationship develops?
Transfers occur in accordance with CBA
What are some discernible personal characteristics, in regards to bias?
Age, Disability, economic status, familial status
Gender, gender identity, sexual orientation
Homelessness, mental illness
national origin, political ideology
race, ethnicity, color, religion
motorcycle use / paraphernalia
Veteran status
Who does the policy say provides yearly bias training?
The chief
When is it ok to use personal characteristics for criminal investigations?
When broadcasting a suspect description
When does an officer take into account personal characteristics?
When making decisions about services (crisis, homelessness, etc)
When are officers required to report bias to their supervisors by?
By end of shift
What should an officer do if a complainant of bias policing wants to leave?
Attempt to get contact info.
Provide supervisor contact info
Provide OPA contact info
If a bias based policing complainant leave the scene, and the officer is finished at the scene, what must the officer do?
Remain at scene and wait for supervisor.
What are the two possible Blue Team entries for a bias complaint?
Bias Review Blue team when no misconduct , no OPA request
Complaint Blue team when misconduct or OPA request
Who does a supervisor forward Bias Review blue team entries to?
Bureau Chief
What gets removed from the Chief Legal Officer’s annual bias report?
Names of officers
SPD consults with neighborhoods, businesses, community groups, CPC, IG to mitigate what?
Disparate impacts
What will disparate impact analysis focus on?
Race, Color, National origin.
Why does the dept analyze officer initiated activity?
To prevent disparate impacts
What should officers assume while on duty, at all times?
They are being observed and recorded
What exceptions exist to recording officer activities?
Must not hinder, delay, compromise
Threaten safety of officers / public
Attempt to incite others to violence
If someone recording police causes a slight inconvenience to an officer, can that officer that prohibit the recording?
No, slight inconveniences are not prohibited.
Do press credentials change a person’s level of access to a crime scene?
No, there is no distinction made.
Which dept-related facility can you consume alcohol in?
SPOG office
When can you drink alcohol in uniform?
LE Funeral reception
Awards banquet
Vancouver Police Ball
Other functions, as authorized by Chief
Can I eat at a bar or tavern where liquor is sold while in uniform?
No
Who will be present for an impairment test of an officer?
Two Sgts and a LT
OR Sgt and LT
If after hours, who should a LT notify about impairment testing of an officer?
Duty Captain, Bureau Chief, HR Director
Copy of testing goes to OPA
How do you find a fit-for-duty testing location?
Employment Services LT
If unavailable, City Safety Coordinator
When is CISM communication not confidential?
When CISM member is initial responder or witness
Who maintains list of CISM team members?
Peer Support
SPD Comms
When must a CISM member still report mandatorily?
Injury, abuse, neglect child/vuln adult
Danger of physical harm to self or others
DV
What do you tell a suspect who is being arrested?
ID self
Inform under arrest
Reason for arrest
Miranda
When must a lieutenant be notified of an arrest?
If the arrest is for assault on an officer.
Who screens an arrest if a sgt is the arresting officer?
Another sgt
When must sgts screen arrests?
If handcuffed by SPD, injured, or force.
What extra documentation do felony arrests require?
Alert Email
Label
When is it ok to rely on immigration documents?
When it is the sole source of establishing someone’s identity
What will officers do with Admin Warrant of Removal, Immigration Violations, Outstanding Warrants for Deportation?
Nothing.
Who provides permission to contact DHS about a foreign national?
Bureau Chief
How does one get foreign national status if you’re unable to ask about immigration status?
When the information is provided voluntarily.
When a search yields that they are a foreign national.
When in the arrest process does a consular notification take place?
After arrival at precinct / jail / hospital, but before interrogation or booking.
Who is responsible for making the consular notification?
Arresting employee
What must be done when a foreign national is deceased?
Consular notification
What must done when a guardianship is being considered with a minor or incompetent foreign national?
Consular notification.
What must be done when a foreign ship or aircraft is involved in a collision or accident?
Consular notification.
What must be done if someone claims diplomatic immunity, but can’t prove it with documentation?
Continue on as normal.
Consider calling Dept of State
When can you interview someone with diplomatic immunity?
For public safety.
May include UoF and arrest.
Are foreign nationals with immunity immune from detention and traffic citations?
No
What do you do if you are booking someone before a consular notification is made?
Inform the jail staff.
What is required for a body cavity search?
Written authorization from a LT
Search Warrant
Medical professional
What is the term for a person’s sexual practices or orientation?
Private Sexual Information
What type of information is political affiliation, religious affiliation, membership of organizations, etc?
Restricted information
When is it ok to collect or rely on restricted information?
When it has a legitimate law enforcement purpose
What exceptions exist to policy regarding private sexual information or restricted information?
Supplied by person
Information public (social media, etc.)
Provided by third party
Religious accommodation
What unit do you register with once approved to collect restricted information?
Criminal Intelligence Section
Can you take baseline photos of a demonstration absent criminal activity?
Yes, but must later be purged if there is no crime.
What types of photos are best when documenting demonstration events?
Long range photography
How long do employees have to send demonstration photos to intel?
24 hours
When will intel purge demonstration photos with no valid reason to keep?
5 days
How long can intel maintain demonstration photos?
Up to 5 years after case file becomes inactive
When will intel purge demonstration photos?
When no criminal activity
When investigation inactive and purged within 5 years.
Is it permissible to infiltrate religious organizations?
Yes, but requires chief approval
Must an officer exhaust all possible alternatives to impound prior to impound?
No, but must consider reasonable alternatives.
What crimes may a vehicle be impounded for?
DUI, after reasonable alternative.
Commercial sex abuse of a minor
Promoting ^
Promoting travel for ^
Do you complete an inventory search on a vehicle with an investigation hold?
No
If no warrant is received, inventory as soon as is practical
When may officer impound with 24 hours notice?
Abandoned, mechanically unsafe, violation of law
How much notice does parking enforcement typically provide for impound?
72 hours
Can an officer impound to the VPR?
Yes, but must screen with sergeant
What are the requirements to impound to VPR?
Evidence Analysis Integral Seizure Detective says so
What disqualifies a vehicle from the VPR?
Crime outside seattle
Oversized vehicle (req SGT / CSI approval)
Leaking (CSI approval)
Damaged in arson (CSI approval)
Who is the authorizing body for VPR exceptions?
CSI
Investigative sergeants must report vehicle impounds to what unit?
Records File Unit - Auto Records Team
Who can release vehicles from the processing room?
Investigating unit OR CSI
What is required on an investigation hold impound sheet?
Reason and unit responsible.
Do not put “see narrative”
On VPR impounds, where is the supervisor copy sent if using paper?
To data in an alert packet
What form is used to transfer vehicle custody to a different unit?
Investigative Hold Tracking Form
Who is notified when transferring investigative custody of a vehicle?
Auto records
When does the city pay for an impound?
RO / Authorized driver was Not arrested Not charged OR Improper hold
When does the owner pay for an impound?
RO / Driver was arrested or charged.
What unit gets updated with all vehicle custody transfers, moves, releases, etc?
Auto Records Unit
What units can use confidential informants?
Human Trafficking MCTF Narcotics Gun Violence Reduction Team Investigation Support Unit
Can someone on DOC be a CI?
Yes, but requires DOC approval.
What is the age limit for CIs?
No one under 16.
16/17 requires A/Chief approval
What is a confidential informant?
Someone who provides information for personal benefit, including money or court favor.
Can a confidential informant remain confidential throughout without testifying?
Yes, but they receive no benefits.
Can you shop in a store that your CI is working at?
Legitimate business purchases are not prohibited by policy.
Who goes along to pay a CI?
Detective and a second LEO
Who needs to approve legal consideration for CI?
A/Chief of investigations
Prosecutor
When are CI files purged?
No contact for 5 years
Approval from A/Chief Investigations
Who approves “problem informants?”
LT approves
How often does APRS audit CI files?
Twice yearly, at least 120 days apart
What gets a CI paid?
Information Evidence Contraband Actual Expenses Introductions to other CIs
What is the procedure to pay a CI?
Complete task
Justification for payment of funds
Entry into CI activity report
Vouchers / receipts / unit logs
Who do I notify if I disclose CI identity for a public safety emergency?
Captain
What is a cooperating witness?
A person willing to provide information or deliver illegal drugs in exchange for release from custody.
Who is authorized to use CWs?
Investigation Bureau and ACT
The watch LT can approve ACT to use a CW for how long?
5 days, one time use.
Can ACT use a CW more than once?
Yes, with approval from follow-up unit sergeant.
What happens if a prospective CW has already been used?
Contact the follow-up unit sergeant.
What are some potential disqualifiers for CWs?
Violence
DV
Assault on LEO
How does one obtain Prospective Information for mobile devices?
Pen Register, Trap and Trace.
Requires an order, even with exigency
Who needs to sign off on an emergency prospective order?
KCPAO Special Operations Unit
How long do you have to complete an affidavit after an emergency pen register?
48 hours
What can be a determining factor in whether someone is in custody?
Their juvenile status.
When is it ok to postpone miranda?
When awaiting a detective
What age can a parent or guardian waive miranda?
Under 12
After Miranda, what must occur prior to questioning or consent-searching a juvenile?
They must consult with legal counsel
When is it ok to question a minor after Miranda?
After counsel OR
Imminent threat AND
Delay would hamper protection AND
Questions are limited to imminent threat
What additional warning is provided to hearing impaired along with Miranda?
That a no-cost interpreter is available.
What ways can Miranda be documented?
Rights form
Officer statement
Recording Device
Custodial interview (recorded)
When may officers continue questioning post-miranda?
Kidnapping, Missing Persons, public safety information (gun)
When is a limited vehicle sweep authorized?
Reasonable suspicion of unsecured firearm
Vehicle will be impounded or towed
When will officers cease a warrantless search?
When the reason for search is no longer valid.
Can a landlord give consent to search a leased property?
No
What reasonable bases are considered for exigent searches?
Objective and Subjective
Violence, armed suspect, suspect on premise, likely to escape, etc
Does open view doctrine allow a warrantless entry?
No, still get a warrant unless exigency applies
What is plain view doctrine?
When evidence is discovered in a protected area that an officer has legally entered.
What may be searched during a search incident to arrest?
Arrestee and area within immediate control.
When can a residence be searched incident to arrest?
Only immediate area
Only when arrested might escape / destroy evidence
Can abandoned items be searched to determine ownership?
Yes.
What type of search is used to protect against false claim, isolate dangerous items, and account for property?
Inventory search
What type of search is used on personal property, SKO?
Inventory search
What do you do when you come across closed containers in an inventory search?
Document it
What form is used for detainee property?
Custodial Property Summary
What type of warrant is used for known armed persons?
High risk
What type of warrant is used for forced entry, possibly armed person?
Dynamic
What type of warrant is used for police controlled environments or low risk?
Administrative warrant
Who approves each warrant type?
SGT: Admin
LT: Dynamic / High Risk
Captain: Warrants outside city
When is a risk assessment required?
Dynamic and High Risk warrants
When can warrants be served outside the city?
If related to a city crime OR approved by a captain.
Where do you file completed warrants?
Felony: E609 Court Clerk
Misd: Email SMC search warrant return
What level of proof is required for a strip search?
Reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
How is a strip search defined?
Removal, Re-arranging of clothing to permit inspection of private areas.
What is required for a strip search?
Must be in custody at precinct or jail
Who can approve an alternate location for a strip search?
Captain
When can you strip search with reasonable suspicion?
Weapon, Evidence, Threat To Security
When do you need probable cause to strip search?
When evidence exists without a threat.
What invasive method can be used when you have reasonable suspicion of a health condition that requires immediate attention?
Strip search
When is reasonable suspicion de facto present for strip searches?
Violent offense
Escape, burglary, deadly weapon
Possession of controlled substance
When can officers frisk during a terry stop?
When they believe suspect is armed and presently dangerous.
What happens if a suspect is handcuffed, regardless of arrest?
Supervisor screens in person.
When can a companion be seized during an arrest?
Only as long as necessary for safety.
When is identification mandatory?
Traffic
Purchasing liquor
CCW
What is required to transport for ID?
PC for arrest.
What is a valid reason to detain for fingerprinting kit / mobile ID?
Notice of infraction.
When can a Field Contact terry stop report be delayed?
When conducted off duty and no arrest was made.
Who must be on scene when an outside handler and dog are used?
SPD canine and they must decide it is appropriate.
What is the approval authority for outside canine?
Canine Supervisor, Captain of Metro, and A/Chief special operations
What does an agency need with SPD to use an outside dog and handler?
Reciprocal agreement
When can SPOC captain authorize outside dog and handler?
During SPOC activation
What special circumstance allows an outside dog and handler to be used without approval?
FEMA search and rescue during disaster
What is not accepted when receiving a warrant transfer from another agency?
Evidence
What disqualifies a warrant transfer?
Injured or combative suspects
Is it ok to discuss STDs with the KCJ nurse?
No, not without permission.
What information goes into the narrative of Investigation of Fugitive Warrant?
Jurisdiction, Date of Warrant, Warrant Number, Name of Verifier, Charges, Bond
When does a fugitive warrant need a second superform?
If there are additional charges
Where do you take people to post bail for SMC?
0800-1700 to Muni Court first floor payment window
1700-2230 to KCJ bail window
Where do you take someone to post bail for an outside agency?
0630-2230 KCJ bail window
What cities don’t accept bail at KCJ?
Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Kent
When will evidence accept a container with unknown contents?
When applying for a warrant.
When do you submit a property release supplement along with evidence?
For community caretaking where the owner is known
When can a finder immediately claim a found item?
$100 or less, no crime, legal, not dangerous, no owner
When do you NOT write a found property report?
When finder doesn’t want the item.
What do you note on a property release supplement for found narcotics?
Release to director for disposal
What kind of found property will SDOT handle?
Bikes
What should be documented after unloading a firearm?
The location of the rounds.
What guns are tested by IBIS / NIBIM?
All crime guns.
What caliber ammo (and above) goes to ABS?
.50 cal
Who takes deteriorated ammo?
ABS
What do you do with turned in marine flares?
Don’t take them. No one wants them.
Where may public surrender ammunition?
SPD Range
What offense code is used for gun surrender without a court order?
Gun Turn In Civil
What are the two acceptable dispositions of court evidence that has been checked out?
Leave it with court
Return to evidence unit
What should you get from prosecutor if leaving evidence?
Signature and bar number
How do you release evidence?
Property Release Supplement
How should money be documented and counted?
Two sworn, on BWV
How should victim property be handled if placed in evidence?
Safekeeping, Currency Envelope, Prop Release Supplement
When does evidence deposit money into the bank?
90 days after submission
When will evidence not deposit money?
Marked buy money Physical Evidence Lab Exam Biohazard Counterfeit Foreign Collectible
What are the two photo evidence systems?
DEMS and evidence.com
Who maintains DEMS?
Photo Unit
How many megapixels does the policy require?
10+
How do you verify DEMS uploads?
Confirmation Email
How do you verify Axon uploads?
Visually on app
Forensic photography (latents, tire tread, footwear, UoF injury) should use what type of camera?
DSLR
What to do when DEMS down?
Mail SD card to photo unit
What do you do with third party photos?
Submit media device into evidence and document.
What troubleshooting can a user do for axon outages?
Get better signal
log into seattlepd.evidence.com
use city email to log in
What databases will an ID tech search, in order?
KC, Western ID, fax to FBI
What methods can be used to audio record?
Axon
Digital Audio Recorder
BWV
ICV
How are third party audio recordings handled?
Upload to unit folder, original in evidence.
Who maintains audio statements?
Video unit
How do you document a lack of case number in evidence.com?
NOCASENUMBER
What report is completed with found narcotics (in addition to normal)?
Property Release Supplement
Is it found property when an owner is known but unable to retain?
No, it is safekeeping
What is required for safekeeping if no SKO tag is on the item?
Property Release Supplement
How are perishables handled?
Itemized, may photo, discard.
Conduct prior to force may do what?
Influence the level of force necessary.
Type 1 examples
Hobble
Stationary Tire Deflation
Blast Ball away from people
Pointing firearm
Type 2 examples
Taser
OC
Impact
Canine
Type 3
OIS Impact weapon to head Loss of consciousness Hard strike to head, neck, throat Head into fixed object
What is the goal of de-escalation
Voluntary compliance
What de-escalation technique is based on Neuro Linguistic Programming?
Pattern Interrupt
What two types of public safety cards are there?
Public Safety Statement OIS card
UoF Public Safety Statement card
What vehicle tactics are always considered a UoF?
PIT and ramming
Roadblock when on eluding suspect
When feasible, what do you do before discharging firearm?
Give a verbal warning
When do you automatically call for aid?
Type 3 Canine Bite UoF with breathing difficulty Less Lethal (TASER, 40mm, OC) Greater than type 1 and Pregnant Pre-adolescent Elderly Frail / disabled
What is a canine bite ratio?
Bites divided by Apprehensions
What is it called when a dog bites without command, or bites the wrong target on command?
Accidental bite
What is the minimum for a containment visual perimeter?
2
Canine eligible crimes.
Burg Assault (felony) Arson Roberry Serious sexual assault Kidnapping Homicide
Drive by
DV felony
Misd:
DV assault
DV order with mandatory arrest
When are canine prohibited?
Admin warrants / DOC warrants
Impaired or crisis absent listed offenses
Demo management
When is a direct apprehension prohibited, but canine still permitted?
Burg 2
When should a canine release the bite?
First possible moment.
How often is TASER training?
Annual
What is a good option when you need to take someone into custody, injury is likely, and hands on is likely to cause great injury?
TASER
How many TASER cycles before an officer should consider other options?
3
What areas should be avoided with TASER?
Chest, Head, Neck, Genitals
Who do officers notify when they have concerns about their TASER?
CoC up to captain
Noticy the CoC and TASER coordinator when this happens:
Deployment without TASER
Is a bicycle an impact weapon?
Yes
How often do we train impact weapons?
2 years
All what with impact weapons are screened through FIT?
Hard head strikes
How often do we train OC?
2 years
What force tools are trained every 2 year?
OC / Impact
What steps should be taken for OC used indoors?
Remove person from confined space.
What should be considered with vehicle force?
Secondary risks (tires, spun out vehicles, etc)
Can a PIT trained officer who is no longer in SWAT still use PIT?
Yes, can use regardless of unit
When is ramming appropriate?
Exigent circumstances
Stationary Tire Deflation force matrix:
No contact: de minimis Contact with stationary veh, Type 1 Injury, Type 2 Bad injury, Type 3 Motorcycle, Deadly Force
Are all roadblocks UoF?
No, not necessarily
Who oversees the departments special weaponry?
A/Chief Special Operations
What can be used on violently combative subjects?
Hobble restraint
What level force is the hobble?
Type 1
Where do you aim blast balls?
Open space near person engaged in violence
If an injury occurs from blast ball, what level force is it?
Type 2
The dept tracks blast balls to each unit, squad, or employee?
Employee
What is the advantage of 40mm?
Extended standoff distance
What is the primary effect of 40mm?
Temporary interrupt
Who maintains 40mm program?
ETS
SWAT does their own training on this less lethal device and notifies ETS
40mm
What is the preferred 40 mm target?
Buttocks, Thigh, Calf, Large muscles.
Avoid head, neck, genitals
Who can use 40mm for crowd control?
SWAT
Who maintains pepperball inventory?
Firearms Training Squad
Who trains Pepperball operators?
SWAT
Where to target with pepperball?
Below the waist.
What level of force are pepperballs?
Type 2
When can you fire at a moving vehicle?
When threatened with deadly force other than vehicle itself
Is a vehicle presumptively justification of deadly force?
No
Who maintains the OC supply?
QM overall
Stationmasters: MK3, 4, 9
Ops LT: MK 21, 46
What is the difference between Bang Out and Blast Ball toward people?
Bang Out - Type 1
Toward People - Type 2
What are the force levels of NFDD?
Type 1: Away from people
Type 2: At people
What type 2 injuries should FIT screen?
Minor joint dislocation
Tooth injuries
All contact to this body part need to be screened with a SGT:
Neck
When may a sergeant request a higher level of force investigation?
Factors: Nature of resistance Handcuffed subject Vulnerable subject Force stemming from bad information Unclear if consistent with policy or law
Can a sergeant screen force if they participated in planning that led to that force?
No
What must all officers do who participated in tactical planning in an operation that led to force?
Witness statement.
What goes in the comments section of a SGT type 1 screening?
Brief summary of investigation.
Does a sergeant determine if force was within policy or law during a type 2 investigation?
No, they are only a fact finder.
What is a typical FIT response?
1-6 detectives
SGT
Captain
OPA rep
How long does the fit captain have to present an investigation to a/chief of professional standards bureau?
60 days
Witness with significant involvement in lethal force is given release time for how long?
24 hours minimum
How does a SGT gather witness officers on a TYPE 2 call?
Review CAD, contact all officers.
How long does an employee have to schedule a mental health pro after type 3 force?
72 hours.
What will the dept provide in regards to mental health counseling for type 3?
Initial visit within 72 hours. Another at 6 months. As many as you’d like in between.
Who should a sgt call for missing video on a UoF?
ITD
This gets activated on a Type 3 shooting UoF.
Incident Command System
Who completes the UoF major incident summary?
FIT Captain
How is a Type 1 investigation routed?
SGT, LT
Capt or OPS
FRU
How is a type 2 investigation routed?
SGT, Admin LT, LT
Captain
FRU
FRB, if necessary
Who reviews video if there is no admin LT?
Sgt
Can a sgt reclassify force?
No, but they may request.
A LT or Captain is required to reclassify.
What does the FRB review?
All type 3
Type 2 referred by FRU
What kinds of type 2 get referred to FRB?
Serious Policy Violations FIT screenings for type 3 Less Lethal Canine Crowd Management
What additional percentage of Type 2 cases go to FRB?
10%, chosen randomly
Who is on the FRB?
1 Training 3 Patrol 1 APRS 1 Investigation 1 from anywhere else
What is required of FRB members?
18 month term
8 hours of training
What if I can’t make it to an FRB meeting?
Find a replacement
Who is the FRB chair?
Force Review Captain
Who else may chair the FRB if the Force Review Captain is unavailable?
Deputy Chief
Any Assistant Chief
What is quorum at an FRB?
4
Who presents type 3 investigations to FRB?
FIT Captain
What is eligible for a 60 day expedited summary review (FIT)?
Firearm Discharge / No cause for concern for public safety
Discharge at an animal
When would an officer not complete a type 1 UoF during crowd managment?
When a commander orders the force, they are required to report
What additional voting members are added to FRB during crowd control events?
LT or Captain chosen by A/Chief Professional Standards
Who conducts daytime follow-up for 3rd watch force review cases?
Admin LT
Who determines dress code for plain clothes officers?
Section or Precinct Commander
Mail Hair Standards
2" Outward 1.5" Taper to Ear 1.5" sideburn width .5" from side of face at base of sideburn .5" ear cover .5" sideburns below ear
Mustache Standards
.5” from mouth corner
.25” below mouth corner
.25” over upper lip
What cannot interfere with headgear?
Hair of both males and female officers
What Jewelry is authorized?
Watch
Medical Bracelet
2 rings
.25 inch post earrings
How can I wear black suspenders with my uniform?
Medical exemption signed by Employment Services LT
Who maintains the Uniform Reference Catalog?
APRS
Which side of the uniform gets a cloth name tape?
Right side
What is required officer equipment?
Vest Belt Flashlight Handcuffs Timepiece Traffic Vet Hat, Bat, Gasmask
When will dept replace vest?
Every 5 years
When do I get my clothing allowance?
On sworn anniversary.
Damaged uniforms are reimbursed at a prorated rate:
Less than 12 months: 100%
12-24: 75%
24-36: 50%
36+: 25%
Maximum value of personal equipment reimbursements:
Glasses: $125 Electronic Devices: $100 Timepieces: $70 Safety glasses / sunglasses: $25 Flashlight: 100%
Who decides reimbursement for non-listed damaged items?
Executive Director of Administration
These units get a gear reimbursement:
SWAT / K9 / ACT
HARBOR, Mounted, traffic
Bikes
What form is filled when applying for reimbursement of property?
13.18 Damage/Loss of Equipment, Uniform, or Personal Property
How to be sure to qualify for Law Enforcement Safety Act?
Carry an approved firearm
Who can apply for Patrol Shotgun?
Anyone off probation
How many years of service required for the rifle program?
2 years
How are participants selected for PSP / PRP?
PSP: Captain submits ranked list to FTS
PRP: Captain submits ranked list to Pro Standards Chief who decides
What happens if you fail to qual and don’t have a waiver?
OPA
Is vacation, schedule, or court a reason to get a qual waiver?
No
What date are qual waiver extensions submitted by?
How many can I get?
Jan 31
Only 2 consecutive waivers allowed.
How many chances to qual on training date?
2
How many days of remedial training when you fail to qual?
60 days
You have to surrender your firearm if you fail to do this?
Fail to qualify within the 60 day remedial training windows
How long is the second firearm remedial phase?
Another 60 days
Who is on the FQRB?
Chair appointed by chief.
Guild Rep
ETS Rep
When will the FQRB meet?
within 14 days of an appeal request
What is the remedial qual period for PSP / PRP?
30 days
Who do you appeal to if you fail a 2nd qual with PSP / PRP?
Your own Bureau Chief
WHo takes custody of firearms before issue?
QM
What are the intercom hours of SeaPark garage?
0700-1500
Which floor of seapark has access gate?
7th
Can you park in the secure area after paying at SeaPark?
No
What qualifies as a reason to get a validated ticket?
Court Special Reason a Captain approves SPD employees on police business Oral board participants Non-SPD guests
What is the SeaPark speed limit?
5mph
How will the dept know you’ve been cheating at parking in SeaPark?
Random audits of prox card activity.
Who allows parking at the range overnight (dept vehicles)
Bureau Chief OR
ETS captain and SPAA board
Can I park my POV at the range?
Only with SPAA approval
Where can I get my SeaPark Ticket validated?
0700-1515 Motor Pool
Otherwise at Datacenter
What is worn above the waist when out of uniform in a dept facility?
ID
The dept buys ID holder but not this:
Badge holders
WHo maintains holding cell / security video?
ITD
When may holding cell video be reviewed, in general?
Criminal Investigation,
Dept Investigation,
OPA, complaints,
EIS, civil claims
Can a supervisor review holding cell videos to monitor officer performance?
Only when articulable and approved by captain.
What does the justice department call a holding cell?
Lockup
What must be completed prior to placing a detainee into a holding cell?
Inventory search
Inspect holding cell
How often are welfare checks completed on detainees?
every 30 minutes
A supervisor must approve holding cell detentions past _ hours.
2
A juvenile cannot be detained in a holding cell for over _ hours.
6
Watch Lieutenant assigns a sergeant to inspect what at the beginning of each shift?
Holding cells / log sheets
These offenders are not locked in a holding cell, but rather put in an unsecured area.
Juvenile status offenders: (runaway, underage possession, curfew, warrant for listed)
Juvenile non-offenders: Jurisdiction of court for abuse, neglect
This information must be passed on to the next agency if transferring a prisoner:
If they are at risk for sexual assault.
Who will transport an arrest that occurs at end of shift?
Next watch
How long does the admin retain detainee log sheets?
2 years plus current year
We will document the use of this, even when applied by another agency:
Spitsocks
Under what circumstance can AMR refuse a prisoner transport?
When there’s no officer to ride in the back.
Who applies soft restraints when AMR takes to jail?
Officers. AMR may assist, but are not required.
What are the criteria to transport DOC work release?
Screen with SGT Violent Likely to escap Risk Inmate committed new crime
What report is required when someone is declined at jail and hospital guard is issued?
Jail Decilne with Hospital Guard
What crimes require guards, unless a Watch LT determines otherwise?
Felony, Felony Warrant, Repeat DUI, DV
What are some personal items not retained by KCJ?
Helmets, Bags, Laptops, Extra clothing
Pepper Spray, guns
Booze, smokes
Where does detainee marijuana go?
To jail, in a marked container
What are some common reasons evidence contacts officers about SKO?
Marijuana and Cash inside
When is marijuana submitted as evidence?
Quantity over 1 ounce
16 ounce infused product
72 ounces liquid
This item is submitted as evidence even if it is SKO.
Firearms
Who determines the deployment of assigned personnel?
Communications
Who determines staffing?
Watch LT
What channel is used for city wide car-to-car?
PTAC
North can use NW
South / SW can use SW
East / West use PTAC
What are the database hours?
0700-0300
KC IO channel list
02-08 - all police
06-07 - SPD
09-15 - all fire
Five principles of radio
BEANP Brevity Enunciation Audible Normal Even Steady Voice Plain Verbiage
Why does dispatch broadcast priority 3 calls?
In case units in area can assist / drive by / MIR / etc
What do early roll call sergeants note on the roll call sheet?
Number of precedence 1 calls
When should incoming units be logged in by?
Within 30 minutes of roll call start time.
Devices must be password protected if they run this software:
VMobile
What department assists with SPD phones?
Fiscal
Courts don’t provide information located in what records?
Criminal History Records
How often are ACCESS certifications done?
Every 2 years
Data entry requires what level of ACCESS certification?
Level 2
Who is Technical Agency Coordinator that maintains NCIC compliance?
Data Center Manager
Except for a few circumstances (case file, prosecutor need), printouts of these are prohibited:
Criminal History
Criminal record releases are handled by these units:
Records File Unit and Data Center
How often are SPD personnel re-backgrounded?
Every 5 years
What step is taken when a criminal history record (felony, misd, charges pending) is discovered for an employee?
ALL: TAC Notifies WSP Information Security Officer
Felony: Denied ACCESS
Misd: SPD Decides to limit ACCESS
Pending: nobody knows
Security awareness training is required within _ of initial hire to maintain ACCESS/NCIC standards
6 months.
No cert? Need Security training every 2 years
Who the Captain of Compliance notify when their audits find ACCESS violations?
COO, Employee, Supervisor
When are directives issued?
3rd Wednesday, monthly
How long are directives in effect?
Current year plus 1
When do new policies take effect?
1st day of month following directive day
What law governs our PDR process?
Public Records Act
What are the four methods to submit PDR, and which is preferred?
GovQA records request (preferred)
Mail
Fax
In Person
Who handles records requests from other city departments, other LEA, and insurance companies?
Crime Records Unit
Who generally handles records requests for reports, clearance letters, administrative criminal background checks?
Public Request Unit
Who generally is responsible for PDR?
Legal Unit
Correspondence from the Chief, Deputy Chief, Bureau Chief, or Captain is called what?
Original Letter
Pre-printed correspondence signed by Chief, etc is called what?
Form Letter
Compliance sections maintains a file of all of this type of correspondence:
Form Letters
How do senders mark an official memo?
initials next to their name
A lieutenant must approve department correspondence addressed to who?
Entities outside dept.
How are original letters formatted?
Dept Stationary, Block Text, Mixed punctuation
What governs email signatures?
Brand Guidelines
How long to reply to high importance emails?
4 business days or sooner.
When should I activate auto-reply in outlook?
Absences over 4 days.
A __ approves “send as” privileges in outlook.
Captain
What financial transactions are allowed on dept email and devices?
Deferred comp
Who investigates dept vehicle collisions?
Traffic, Patrol, TCIS
Does a SGT need to go to a collision that occurs outside the city?
No, if approved by LT
Damage is minor
A ___ is required in a dept collision when $1000 in damage, injury, traffic crime
PTCR
If damage is under 1000 or a police only location, create this report.
Collision - Traffic
If no PTCR, the involved officer will create this item.
Sketch
What constitutes an emergency response?
Police Vehicle
Substantially outside normal traffic pattern
Emergency response authorized when ___ outweighs ___
Need, Risk
What is the highest priority with emergency vehicle operations?
Preservation of life
Criminal Apprehension and Property preservation are ____ to preservation of life.
Secondary
When is it appropriate to use emergency response for misd or property crimes?
In progress
Legit life safety concern
Eluding happens after a driver does one of the following after being signaled to stop:
Increase Speed
Takes Evasive Action
Refuses to Stop
Pursuits are ok for these crimes
Violent Offense / Sex Offense
AND
PC of imminent threat
Escape is worse than the danger posed by the pursuit
When can you re-initiate a pursuit that has been terminated?
New crime and approved by supervisor
All involved complete what report for a pursuit?
Blue Team
What happens when eluding ends in collision, regardless of pursuit?
SGT responds
Blue Team still required
TCIS / Patrol Chief notified
What does a square sticker on a patrol vehicle denote?
It is a district vehicle
West: Red
North: White
South: Yellow
East: Green
SW: BlueWhat extra equipment do sergeant vehicles contain?
Evidence Packing
Crime Tape
Who do you complain to if service at Charles st sucks?
Stationmaster
Who gives authority to tape / tack shit on walls / lockers?
Captain
Will the dept pay if they have to cut open your locked locker?
No
Are roll call sheets and crime analysis reports recyclable?
No, they must be shredded
What is the communication van?
Like a MP, but with more for dispatch
Where are the MP / Comm van?
MP at west seattle (Council directed)
Communication van at west
MP3 at north, east, rainier valley
How are bike maintenance officers trained?
Through appropriate school / manufacturer
Who is responsible for assigned vehicles to units?
COO
When is the motor pool open to sign out vehicles?
0700-1530, fleet control office
How much gas should you leave in a vehicle?
At least 1/2 tank
Who authorizes overnight use of vehicles?
Captain for up to 30 days
LT can temp authorize
Over 30 days? Tell the COO
What happens if you don’t cancel a parking ticket w/i 48 hours?
You pay it yourself
A ___ is issued to alert of an actual or possible resource distribution for a major incident.
Mobilization alert
A secondary objective of a mobilization alert is is control the depletion of patrol, and
Discourage uncontrolled response to major scene.
Who can issue a mobilization alert?
Lieutenant
Does a mobilization alert change patrol operation?
Yes, limit on views, priority calls.
Mobilization stage 1
Credible threat
2+ precincts
Mutual Aid request
Deploys TF / traffic
Mobilization Stage 2
Credible threat supported by regional / national incident
Significant even after going to priority calls
Mutual aid TF request
Unplanned event
SPOC activated
Everyone mobilized but investigations standy by
Stage 3 mobilization
SPECIFIC credible threat
Lack of public order
Stage 3 mobilization
SPECIFIC credible threat
Lack of public order
Everyone mobilized and detectives get uniforms on
Stage 4 Mobilization
State of Emergency
Disaster / Major incident
Blue Gold unless otherwise directed
What to do in a major disaster if off work?
Assume stage 4 mobilization (blue gold) and report to nearest duty station.
Gold / Blue shift designations
GOLD like the sun
1st and 2nd and day shift
BLUE like the night sky
3rd watch, ACT, and night shift
Who staffs the EOC?
ETS - PRIMARY
Professional Standards
APRS
This system is used for rapid mobilization of emergency responders and providing information to public.
AlertSeattle
Where can you decipher hazmat placards?
DOT handbook
What is the initial perimeter for hazmat?
500ft
Serious Incident Plan, in summary
Officer: Arrive, make safe, give aid, investigate.
SGT: Request follow up, secure scene.
LT: Take over. Media. Priority calls.
Officer Injury / Fatality, in summary
Officer: Broadcast, Aid, Perimeter SGT1: Perimeter, Req follow up, ensure notification to family SGT2: Hospital LT: Media control, priority calls Commander: Dept notifications
A partial mobilization of the Task Force may be done by a field commander of what rank?
Sergeant
What officers and sergeants are on TF?
First 2 work days
These units are always TF regardless of duty day:
ACT/CPT SWAT K9 Traffic Wagons
What will comms do with officers on priority calls when they are called up to task force?
Replace them with non-tf officers
Wagons have this additional duty for TF:
Prisoner Processing
CMIC matric, in order:
Management: Communication and dialogue
Intervention: Help good ones, arrest bad ones
Control: Up to and including dispersal
The RCW defines these people in regards to crowd control activities:
Media
In crowd control, an officer can serve in this role until a sergeant arrives:
Incident Commander
This happens when 4+ pose an imminent threat at a demonstration, or traffic disruption, or criminal acts.
Unlawful Assembly
Why are officers placed at the back of an unruly crowd?
To hear PA announcements
Who has the authority to direct less lethal at crowd events absent exigent circumstances?
Incident commander
When will officers provide aid, within their training, at crowd control events?
OC, Blast Balls, 40mm, Pepperballs
An IC completes a ___ after a crowd control event.
AAR
How is an AAR conducted on a multi-day event?
Post Event Briefing Forms
Chief Designee writes AAR
What other ways, in addition to PA, can a dispersal order be given?
Social media
Is a report required for a fire call with no damage or injuries?
No
When will a sergeant screen a fire with ABS?
Arson (Fire Marshal 5 determines)
Death
Sig property damage
Fire bombings
Who decides to evacuate a property with a bomb threat?
Property owner
Officers ask this person to remain on site for interview when a bomb is discovered?
The person who discovered the device.
These crimes are not eligible for CBO:
DUI / traffic Felonies / follow up Prostitution / Sexual Exploitation Juveniles Retail Theft
When conducing a ___, you must identify how you IDed the subject.
CBO
Sergeant screen with homicide when:
Homicide / Serious assault Suspicious, abuse, neglect Under 18, including suicides On duty police Found bones Industrial accident
Who is notified for traffic deaths?
TCIS
Who is notified for fire deaths?
ABS
Who is notified for in custody deaths?
FIT
Is it appropriate to take crowd photos at a death investigation?
Yes
What two numbers can a medical examiner give?
NJA: No jurisdiction assigned. They’re not responding.
KCME: They’re responding
Who coordinates with the ME when there is a hospice death?
Hospice
Is a report required in a hospice death?
no
Who must be notified when there are violent anti-social / anti-government groups?
SWAT
When should SAU be called out?
Stranger rape with scene serious injury rape Custody rapes (kcj, day care, etc)
How much money seized for a narcotics callout?
10k
Who should be notified to clean graffiti on city property?
SPU
What should you wear with etching acid?
gloves
The violent crimes commander gets notified of these.
kidnappings
Who/what determines jurisdiction in custodial interference
Child legal residence
KCPAO final say
DV will instruct when officershould complete this report on custodial interference.
Missing person report
How can officers attempt to resolve parenting plan disputes?
inform offender of consequences
Malicious harassment identifiers, misdemeanors:
Parents Politics Homeless Age Married
When someone yells derogatory language at a protected group while committing a crime, this is likely a what?
Crime with bias elements.
What is a bias incident?
No crime, but still bias elements.
Who will comms send to a bias incident?
Officer and sergeant.
When will you not complete a missing persons report?
Litigants in civil case
Process servers / bill collectors
Family history compilation
Locating heirs
What is the preferred method to notify Data of a complete missing persons report?
CAD to DATAT
Who approves an amber alert?
LT
When is an EMPA ok for a voluntary disapperance?
Mental Disability
Age, Health, Or adverse weather
Unable to return without assistance
What should an officer do when searching a home with a missing child?
Get consent
Treat it like a crime scene
What follow up takes over for AMBER alert?
Homicide if stranger
DV if known
What goes on the first line for tested items in a WSP lab request?
THe most important. The first is often the only tested item.
What is the typical dollar limit for seizure?
$500
What is the usual boundary for a drug free zone?
1000 feet from school, school bus stop
Public park, public housing, public transit
Civic center
What must also be satisfied to arrest in a school drug free zone?
In school hours.
Is it mandatory to book a SODA offender?
No
What must an offender carry to go through a SODA zone?
SODA paperwork stating the exemption
What cannot be used as evidence of drug traffic loitering?
Needles
What if a drug loitering arrest turns up narcotics?
Process like a narcotics arrest and note that the search was for loitering.
What do you do with criminal marijuana less 40 grams?
Just request charges, don’t put it on superform.
Does a medical marijuana card prohibit investigation?
no, case law
How many days supply of medical marijuana is allowed?
60 days
24 ounces
15 plants
What is the max capacity for a collective garden of marijuna?
3-10 patients
45 plants
72 ounces
How can you tell a health care professional qualifying statement is legit?
Tamper resistant paper
Officers carrying ___ should be at a lineup.
TASERs
How many ID procedures can you do with a witness / victim?
1
What happens if one person objects to recording at a lineup?
Then no recording
What kinds of crimes need statements from victims, witnesses, and complainants?
Juvenile and Felony
What is the age limit for a vulnerable adult?
60+
What can qualify as a vulnerable adult under 60?
Incapacitated
Developmentally disabled
Care from specific institutions (hospice, etc)
Who should you report vulnerable / elder abuse to?
In a home: Residential Care Services (RCS)
Otherwise APS
Who handles elder abuse where there is no death / near death?
DV
Who is responsible for disposal of a license plate when the other plate is stolen?
Complainant
Consult general investigations about stolen cars in these situations:
Comp knows who has vehicle
Comp’s child took car
Rental car company
Who gets booked on RTP, regardless of amounts or other crimes?
Top 10
What warrant bail amount will send an officer to an RTP call?
$750
Should a victim join an officer to ID a stolen pawn item?
No, officer goes alone.
What options does an officer have with stolen pawn property to prevent its sale?
Police Hold
Seizure (requires PC and belief the item won’t be safe)
Who does a SGT notify when a firearm is released from SPD custody?
Anyone who requested such notification.
What must evidence do before releasing a firearm?
Background check through Public Records Unit
These parts of an order do not go to the respondent:
LE Info Sheet
Motion and Order for waiver of fees
Return of Service
When seizing a firearm of a CPL owner by order, also seize what?
CPL
What is an extended family in child welfare terms?
Grandparent, sibling, step-sibling, aunt/uncle, first cousin
Call DSHS to place a child here:
Crisis Residential Center
Youth Shelter
When should you take a child into protective custody?
PC child abused / neglected
CPS asks you to
Can I photograph a child for evidence?
Yes
CPS must approve what kind of custody transfer?
Field Placement
If you have a runaway who is afraid to go home, where should you send them?
CRC / DSHS
When does patrol handle animals?
Vicious - notify animal control
Theft
Killing of animals
Who should be contacted about nuisance animals?
Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Animal control has authority over __ and __ animals
Injured and Impounded
Is an interpreter required when a minor has deaf parents?
yes
What is automatically dispatched when a deaf caller calls 911?
An interpreter.
If you write a ticket at a collision, you must also do what?
PTCR
What can you do if someone demands a report for a vehicle collision?
Give them PTCR paperwork
Do you write a ticket on a felony collision that TCIS will take?
No
When there is an injured party in a collision and the suspect is not identified, but the vehicle is located, do what?
TCIS hold
What units on a PTCR are not allowed for a street car?
Unit 1 or 2
SR99 Tunnel, which is above, which is below?
OPPOSITE COMPASS
Northbound Below
Southbound Above
Describe the fire and emergency doors in the SR99 tunnel
16 doors
650 feet
Who can activate speakers and signs in the SR99 tunnel?
Traffic Management Center
This is triggered when a wrong-way response is used in the SR99 tunnel.
Unified Command Response
SPD, SFD, 2 DOTs
Succession of command for Unified Command Response:
SFD until stable
SPD takes over
WSDOT from there
In a strip mall, can a trespass warning sign cover the whole property?
No, each store must have.
What do trespass warning signs from the city allow an officer to do?
Be proactive
Where are trespass warnings kept? Who enters them?
Mark43, Precinct Admin
When you arrest someone on the trespass warning program, what do you do with the original trespass warning ticket?
Place it in evidence.
Replace it with a new one.
This officer gets listed as a secondary officer in a trespass warning arrest.
The original officer who wrote the warning.
What can SPD enforce at parks?
Parks Code
Park Rules
SMC/RCW
Which copy of a parks exclusion goes to where?
White to Data
Gold to offender
Card stock to precinct
How long are people excluded from parks for a felony? For a threat to safety?
1 year
1 day
Who maintains breath test permit?
Sergeants and Officers
Who may authorize an outside agency to complete a DUI?
Lieutenant
What triggers a mando DUI arrest?
Pending DUI
Conviction past 10 years
Veh homicide / assault history
What should an officer do while waiting for a DRE?
Fill out warrant
What do you write in the narrative portion of DUI tickets?
Case number
“See related reports”
When do you submit Report of Breath/Blood test to data?
.08 3 of 4 tests
.02 under 21
.04 commercial vehicle
Refusal
When do you assign a DUI court date
Released
No blood test pending
What must be completed before end of shift if you book the suspect for DUI?
All paperwork
How long do you have to complete DUI paperwork with a booked suspect?
24 hours prior to court date
When are DUIs referred to CPS?
Passenger under 16
Driver is a parent, guardian, custodian, sibling, half-sibling
How long to file a blood warrant?
72 hours
Who responds to serious assaults on officers?
Homicide
Type 1 / Type 2 force used? FIT
Who completes the hazard report?
Officer assaulted / threatened
What are the notifications for an assault on officer.
Watch LT advises duty captain, who advises bureau chief
What gets included in a UoF report if an officer was assaulted?
Hazard report
What do plainclothes officers do in a robbery response?
Report to primary officer
Who does the SIR if a followup unit responds?
Follow-up unit
What crime is not on an SIR?
Sexual assault
Can you use Mobile ID on terry stops?
No, requires PC and/or requirement to ID (NOI, Liquor, CPL)
CONSENT OK
This device can be used for community caretaking to identify subject.
Mobile ID
What goes in a sexual assault report?
Penetration
ID of suspect
Forcible compulsion.
What should be checked when arresting someone for indecent exposure?
Criminal history
LEO of any agency investigated for this crime requires an on duty LT.
DV
who gets notified if an employee is arrested for DV?
Chief / Chief
Captain / Captain
PAU
OPA
What is collected from an arrested SPD officer for DV?
Badge, Gun, ID card
This order usually come from dissolution, separation, or child custody issues.
Restraining Order
This order is to prevent someone who has been alarmed, annoyed, or harassed:
Anti-Harassment order
This order is served on release from custody for DV
No Contact
Which order does not require verification prior to arrest?
No Contact order
What are some ways to show that an order has been served?
WACIC
Petitioner copy shows served
PCT desk officer
DV unit
Mando arrests for orders?
Terms which restrain from violence, proximity, contact: No Contact Protection Order Sex Assault Vulnerable Stalking
Restraining, but can’t be a felony
What constitutes a felony order violation?
Assault, Reckless Endangerment
Two Prior Convictions
Who can petition for an ERPO?
Family or LEO
How long for a first attempt to serve an ERPO?
24 hours
What are the minimum number of attempts an ERPO will be served?
3 attempts
DV Mando arrest
18
4 hours
Assault
What must be completed with a DV arrest?
DV Supplement
What should an officer attempt to determine while doing a civil stand by?
Previous DV
Patrol won’t enforce the following prostitution related crimes:
Adult entertainment
Illicit Massage
Online Investigations
Escort / Brothels
What ages are allowed for ridealongs?
16/17 with parent permission and a good reason.
Captain decides
How often can someone do a ridealong?
Yearly
exceptions for applicants
Ridealongs aren’t allowed if you have this in your history:
Violence
Crimes against government order
Who can make the determination for a ride along with misd history?
LT
What if a ridealong requestor is unable to schedule after 3 attempts?
They start over.
Who completes next of kin notifications (non-leo)?
KCME
Who notifies next of kin in an employee death?
Watch LT
What is Guardian 2 used for?
Search and Rescue
Tactical missions
What channel is guardian one usually on?
MARS
What do you do when leaving a false alarm notice?
Cross out the fine amount.
What type of firework is threshold for ABS notification?
M80
What label do you put on fireworks in the barrel when appropriate?
“Not needed as evidence”
What options for packaging fireworks?
Envelope, Paper bag
No plastic
If you operate BWV / ICV, you will also be…
In uniform
Where do you note malfunctions to ICV / BWV?
CAD
Notify supervisor
ITD if problem
Under what circumstances will you give a second recording notice?
Miranda
Where must you ask for consent to record video?
Private areas, homes.
Is it ok to record in a jail?
No, only for LE purpose
When does an event conclude?
Complete investigation Little possibility of further contact or Sally Port or Destination reached and employee exits
Which recording system still requires event and case number?
Coban
If you have a take home car, when will you upload your video?
by end of next shift
Can specialized units request exemptions to bwv?
Yes, not to exceed one year.
Can you be disciplined for minor misconduct found on ICV review?
NO, training and counseling only
This is a community / regional partnership that works the dept on crisis stuff.
Crisis Intervention Committee
What two sergeants are in the CIT program?
CRU and CIT coordinator
CFT Intercept Continuum:
1: Harmless symptomatic Non-Criminal: contact info for services Criminal: Verbal warning 2: Indication of mental health needs NC: Refer to partner C: Document, warn 3: Urgent Mental Health NC: Case manager contact, CRT, transport voluntary C: Document crime, warn 4: Imminent: NC: ITA C: Mental health court or CSC 5: Escalation NC: DCR for commitment C: Arrest, mental health court 6: Escalated even more, resistant to other interventions CS: DCR, commit C: Arrest, book
Who is responsible to ensure a suicide attempt subject gets resources?
CRU sergeant
Diversion eligibility:
Misd, vucsa under 3 grams
No violence no sex offense 10 years
No level 2/3 sex offenders
Who must be notified if a subject is given diversion?
the victim
Five options for a crisis misd.
I&R route to CRU CSC referral I&R request MHC Jail with MHC ITA, request MHC
What do you do when KCJ refuses because of crisis?
Document the reason and name of jail personnel
5 components of effective CIT that SPD monitors:
Communication procedures CIT officers CRU CIT Curriculum SPD Culture
When is a first aid call a report?
Injury or illness was from a crime.
Involves City Property
CPR, AED, Naloxone
Use this system to report tourniquets, naloxone, pressure bandages, cpr, etc.
RedCAP
EMT officers include this in their reports when giving first aid.
SOAP
Why do we tell medical personnel all of the officers involved in patient care?
So they can notify of exposures
Where can you carry naloxone?
Cargo Pants
Duty belt pouch
Patrol Vehicle
Bike Bag
Seeking water and attraction to shiny shit may be a sign of what?
excited delirium
This ALPR system is used by PEO and is purged daily
AutoVu
This system is used by SPD for ALPR
BOSS
BOSS alpr system retains plates for how many days?
90 days
What other certification is required to get ALPR cert?
ACCESS
What are the six paragraphs of an OPs order?
Mission / Situation
Concept / Command Control
Task Org / Coordinating Instructions
Who gives out numbers for patrol ops orders?
Operations and Planning section
What’s important when dealing with labor management disputes?
Don’t fraternize, accept food, give a shit appearance.
What name goes in the AKA of a transgender
Adopted name
How many officers for search of transgender?
two.
Ask for gender preference, record it
What do you write on fields in a ticket that you don’t use?
N/A or a line through it.
“Unknown” for Address
“None” in license field
When do you not serve a paper ticket that has been written?
When booked into jail.
Is a diagram mandatory for parking tickets?
No
How should you correct errors on a ticket?
Cross out and initial
Do you write tickets for felony traffic?
No
What do you put for issue date on tickets for a booked person?
You don’t put a date
What do you do with unused tickets when transferring precincts?
Return to stationmaster
Non traffic felony with WSP and they need help, what happens?
SPD assists and completes reports. WSP works under SPD sergeant.
WSP is unable to make this kind of arrest?
Municipal
Who investigates UWPD force that leads to death / injury?
On campus? UWPD does their own.
Off campus? SPD does it.
Who requests SPD assistance for civil disturbances at UW?
President of University or
Provost and Executive VP
Senior VP of Finance / Facilities
Vice Provost and Dean of Undergrad
When may UWPD chief act with authority of president for SPD requests?
Civil disorder in progress, immediate action necessary
What must a canine do when ordered?
Release a bite
Bite
Stay and guard
