POLICE DUTY MANUAL Flashcards
Supervisors in the Patrol Division will conduct daily roll-call with personnel under their
command at which time they shall provide their subordinates with information important to _____
their duties
Supervisors in the Criminal Investigation Division and Administrative Division will provide personnel under their command with information when?
as it becomes available.
Supervisor Duties: Once a supervisor learns of the incident involving a member intervening with another member, at a minimum the following actions shall be adhered to:
a. Separate all members involved in the incident;
b. ________;
c. Conduct a preliminary investigation to gather any pertinent information that would
coincide with the reason for the intervention (i.e. video, area canvass, etc.);
d. Ensure all parties involved in the incident complete a patrol activity report,
detailing the circumstances that led to the intervention and what, if anything,
occurred once the member intervened;
e. Forward all paperwork to the next in the chain of command.
Notify the next in the chain of command
Supervisor Duties: Once a supervisor learns of the incident involving a member intervening with another member, at a minimum the following actions shall be adhered to:
a. ________
b. Notify the next in the chain of command;
c. Conduct a preliminary investigation to gather any pertinent information that would
coincide with the reason for the intervention (i.e. video, area canvass, etc.);
d. Ensure all parties involved in the incident complete a patrol activity report,
detailing the circumstances that led to the intervention and what, if anything,
occurred once the member intervened;
e. Forward all paperwork to the next in the chain of command.
Separate all members involved in the incident
Supervisor Duties: Once a supervisor learns of the incident involving a member intervening with another member, at a minimum the following actions shall be adhered to:
a. Separate all members involved in the incident;
b. Notify the next in the chain of command;
c. _____________
d. Ensure all parties involved in the incident complete a patrol activity report,
detailing the circumstances that led to the intervention and what, if anything,
occurred once the member intervened;
e. Forward all paperwork to the next in the chain of command.
Conduct a preliminary investigation to gather any pertinent information that would
coincide with the reason for the intervention (i.e. video, area canvass, etc.);
Supervisor Duties: Once a supervisor learns of the incident involving a member intervening with another member, at a minimum the following actions shall be adhered to:
a. Separate all members involved in the incident;
b. Notify the next in the chain of command;
c. Conduct a preliminary investigation to gather any pertinent information that would
coincide with the reason for the intervention (i.e. video, area canvass, etc.);
d. ___________
e. Forward all paperwork to the next in the chain of command.
Ensure all parties involved in the incident complete a patrol activity report, detailing the circumstances that led to the intervention and what, if anything, occurred once the member intervened;
Supervisor Duties: Once a supervisor learns of the incident involving a member intervening with another member, at a minimum the following actions shall be adhered to:
a. Separate all members involved in the incident;
b. Notify the next in the chain of command;
c. Conduct a preliminary investigation to gather any pertinent information that would
coincide with the reason for the intervention (i.e. video, area canvass, etc.);
d. Ensure all parties involved in the incident complete a patrol activity report,
detailing the circumstances that led to the intervention and what, if anything,
occurred once the member intervened;
e. ______________
Forward all paperwork to the next in the chain of command.
A supervisor shall respond to all incidents involving ____________ in order to oversee the use of force to assure the use of force paperwork is filled out completely and submitted after the incident before the end of shift.
the use of force
A supervisor shall respond to all incidents involving the use of force in order to oversee the use of force to assure the use of force paperwork is filled out completely and submitted after the incident before the end of shift. If this cannot be done then the supervisor shall write a ________ with the reason(s), and hand it to the shift supervisor (even if he/she was not the shift supervisor at the time of the incident).
Patrol Activity Report (PAR)
The shift supervisor DOES/DOES NOT not sign off on the use of force?
The shift supervisor DOES NOT sign off on the use of force, but does help facilitate a use of force completion should any issue arise that the front line supervisor notifies him/her about.
A supervisor interview shall be done with the person who had force used on them WHEN?
as soon as practicable and when safe to do so. If said interview cannot be done, the supervisor shall explain the reasons on the use of force sign off.
Supervisors shall ensure that if a Taser is downloaded…
the Taser download is saved to the case number of the incident where force was used according to previously
established guidelines given by Internal Affairs and Information Technology.
When the use of force packet is complete, the ______ should be notified by the supervisor to aid in the sign off process.
next in the chain of command
Weekly emails are sent to Command Staff (Captains and above) on the use of force incidents. The purpose of these weekly emails are to _______
ensure electronic use of force reporting is signed off by the appropriate member in the chain of command
Weekly emails are sent to Command Staff (Captains and above) on the use of force incidents. These weekly emails serve as a ______
early intervention system for the appropriate Command Staff in order to assist Command Staff in following officer activity.
It is expected that Command Staff shall communicate with each other regarding officer’s use of force because ______
many officers switch shifts throughout the year, and/or work extra shifts.
Patrol Sergeant responsibilities
1. ___________
2. Ensure medical treatment is rendered to the injured;
3. Ensure that the involved officers are safe;
4. Assign an uninvolved officer to accompany the involved officers and remove them from the immediate vicinity. If practicable, a CIT certified officer or
Peer Support member should be utilized for this;
5. Notify the Shift Commander and cause notifications to be made to the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Internal Affairs Division.
- Arrange for proper protection of the scene, and assure maintenance of said scene until relieved by Detective Division personnel;
Patrol Sergeant responsibilities
1. Arrange for proper protection of the scene, and assure maintenance of said scene until relieved by Detective Division personnel;
2. ___________
3. Ensure that the involved officers are safe;
4. Assign an uninvolved officer to accompany the involved officers and remove them from the immediate vicinity. If practicable, a CIT certified officer or
Peer Support member should be utilized for this;
5. Notify the Shift Commander and cause notifications to be made to the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Internal Affairs Division.
- Ensure medical treatment is rendered to the injured;
Patrol Sergeant responsibilities
1. Arrange for proper protection of the scene, and assure maintenance of said scene until relieved by Detective Division personnel;
2. Ensure medical treatment is rendered to the injured;
3. ___________;
4. Assign an uninvolved officer to accompany the involved officers and remove them from the immediate vicinity. If practicable, a CIT certified officer or
Peer Support member should be utilized for this;
5. Notify the Shift Commander and cause notifications to be made to the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Internal Affairs Division.
- Ensure that the involved officers are safe;
Patrol Sergeant responsibilities
1. Arrange for proper protection of the scene, and assure maintenance of said scene until relieved by Detective Division personnel;
2. Ensure medical treatment is rendered to the injured;
3. Ensure that the involved officers are safe;
4. ___________
5. Notify the Shift Commander and cause notifications to be made to the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Internal Affairs Division.
- Assign an uninvolved officer to accompany the involved officers and remove them from the immediate vicinity. If practicable, a CIT certified officer or Peer Support member should be utilized for this;
Patrol Sergeant responsibilities
1. Arrange for proper protection of the scene, and assure maintenance of said scene until relieved by Detective Division personnel;
2. Ensure medical treatment is rendered to the injured;
3. Ensure that the involved officers are safe;
4. Assign an uninvolved officer to accompany the involved officers and remove them from the immediate vicinity. If practicable, a CIT certified officer or
Peer Support member should be utilized for this;
5. ___________
- Notify the Shift Commander and cause notifications to be made to the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Internal Affairs Division.
In incidents resulting in or anticipated to result in mass arrests, supervisors shall make appropriate notifications to ___________ and ensure that there is adequate ___________.
the chain of command;
personnel and equipment to handle the incident
If, after an arrest, it becomes apparent that there is no probable cause to hold the arrestee, the individual should be released. A _______ must make this decision.
supervisor
If, after an arrest, it becomes apparent that there is no probable cause to hold the arrestee, the investigating supervisor will make notifications to the chain of command and conduct ________.
a review of the incident and the officer’s actions
The investigating supervisor shall make appropriate notifications to the chain of command when a criminal incident involves a police officer. If the officer is arrested and is a member of the Waterbury Police Department, the Internal Affairs Division or a supervisory investigator will conduct a _________. The officer will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
separate administrative investigation
The investigating supervisor shall make appropriate notifications to the chain of command when a criminal incident involves a police officer. If the officer is arrested and is a member of the Waterbury Police Department, the Internal Affairs Division or a supervisory investigator will conduct a separate administrative investigation. The officer will be placed on __________ pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
administrative leave
The supervisor shall make an arrest if ________ exists and an arrest is warranted.
probable cause
The supervisor shall make an arrest if probable cause exists and an arrest is warranted. If the offender has left, the supervisor shall ensure that the ______ is obtained, a_____ is conducted when necessary, and an ______ is obtained.
appropriate information, search, arrest warrant
Whenever a Waterbury officer is arrested, the supervisor shall relieve the accused officer of their ______. At the request of that department, the arrested officer’s service weapon may be seized.
service weapon
If the individual under arrest is a member of another department, the____ or designee at that department must be notified immediately.
chief
True or False: When an officer is arrested, any other weapons owned by or at the disposal of the officer should be removed when such removal is authorized by law, regardless of whether the officer is a member of the Waterbury Police Department.
True
All subpoenas naming a police officer as a witness shall be hand delivered to ______ by the marshal, officer, inspector, investigator, indifferent person, or other serving authority.
the Aide or Secretary to the Chief of Police
If a supervisor determines that factors listed in section G. 1 through 8 of this policy are NOT met, but there is a special circumstance, permission shall be obtained from the on-duty lieutenant to release the suspect on a _________.
misdemeanor summons
In the event the subpoena requires the named officer to appear in court within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt of the subpoena, the Aide to the Chief of Police shall also telephone the named officer and if needed dispatch a supervisor to the officers residence to ______
make notification.
Workplace harassment - Connecticut law requires that formal written complaints be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities within ___ days of the date when the alleged harassment occurred.
180
Supervisors must deal expeditiously and fairly with allegations of sexual harassment within their departments whether or not there has been a written or formal complaint. Responsibilities:
1. ___________
2. Responsible for promptly referring reports or complaints of sexual harassment to the Director of Human Resource.
3. Responsible for maintaining complete and thorough documentation of any reports or complaints of sexual harassment.
Need to be alert to any sexual harassment and responsible for maintaining a workplace free of harassment and to refrain from harassment at all times;
Supervisors must deal expeditiously and fairly with allegations of sexual harassment within their departments whether or not there has been a written or formal complaint. Responsibilities:
1. Need to be alert to any sexual harassment and responsible for maintaining a workplace free of harassment and to refrain from harassment at all times;
2. __________
3. Responsible for maintaining complete and thorough documentation of any reports or complaints of sexual harassment.
Responsible for promptly referring reports or complaints of sexual harassment to the Director of Human Resource.
Supervisors must deal expeditiously and fairly with allegations of sexual harassment within their departments whether or not there has been a written or formal complaint. Responsibilities:
1. Need to be alert to any sexual harassment and responsible for maintaining a workplace free of harassment and to refrain from harassment at all times;
2. Responsible for promptly referring reports or complaints of sexual harassment to the Director of Human Resource.
3. _______________
Responsible for maintaining complete and thorough documentation of any reports or complaints of sexual harassment.
Who is responsible for the investigation of the reports or complaints of harassment?
The Director of Human Resource or designee
When should incidences of sexual harassment the reported?
immediately
Seargeants - Insignia: Cloth chevrons shall be worn centered on the ____ part of both
sleeves and ___ inches below the shoulder seam.
outer,
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Cloth chevrons shall be worn on all uniform shirts and outerwear, excluding _____.
raincoats
Metal gold plated chevrons shall be worn on the collar of all uniform shirts with the apex on a _____ from the tip of the collar.
diagonal
In the event that the contact officer or designee cannot be reached, the Communications
Supervisor shall immediately notify ______
the Commanding Officers of the Vice and Intelligence Division or the Criminal Investigation Division.
What is the purpose of the motor vehicle claim report?
To establish a program to report and accurately record motor vehicle accidents and damage that will enable the City to control the contributing elements that directly relate to these financial losses.
What are the procedures if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident involving injury to or death of any person; or damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power and requires towing?
- Remain Calm. Do not move your vehicle unless it impedes traffic or if directed to do so by a police officer.
- Check for injured individuals. Notify local police authority and other emergency personnel as needed.
- Immediately notify your department and immediate supervisor.
- Provide only basic information to other parties involved; name, address, vehicle registration and driver’s license. Make no admission of fault.
- If your accident involves a fixed object or an unattended vehicle take reasonable steps to locate the owner, leave a note with your name, your
employer name, address and phone number. - If your vehicle is drivable, prior to the end of your shift, bring your vehicle to Central Vehicle Maintenance (CVM) for inspection. Police vehicles proceed to the police station. Fire vehicles proceed to the BAR. If the vehicle is not operable, the next city tower will tow the vehicle.
- Complete Accident Report