Policies Flashcards
Emergency Alert System (EAS); Who should be contacted in the SUPERVISOR’s NOTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITIES?
A supervisor apprised of the need for a public alert is responsible to make the appropriate notifications based upon the circumstances of each situation. The supervisor shall promptly notify the Chief of Police, the appropriate Division Commander and the Press Information Officer when any public alert is generated.
IN regards to the Emergency Alert System (EAS), the supervisor in charge of the investigation to which the alert relates is responsible for the following:
(a) Updating alerts (b) Canceling alerts (c) Ensuring all appropriate reports are completed (d) Preparing an after-action evaluation of the investigation to be forwarded to the Division Commander
IN regards to an OIS, the public safety information shall be limited to such things as:
Outstanding suspect information, number and direction of shots fired, parameters of the incident scene, identity of known witnesses and similar information.
When shall the Public Information Officer, whether on or off duty be contacted immediately by the Patrol Supervisor?
(a) Homicides; (b) Officer-involved shootings; (c) SWAT Call- outs; (d) Crimes and/or events likely to induce significant media attention.
An immediate supervisor or authorized individual may refuse to accept service for a criminal subpoena if [Penal Code § 1328(d)(e)] under what circumstances?
(a) He/she knows that he/she will be unable to deliver a copy of the subpoena to the named officer within sufficient time for the named officer to comply with the subpoena.
(b) It is less than five working days prior to the date listed for an appearance and he/she is not reasonably certain that service can be completed.
Maryland vs Shatzer, police may re-open questioning of a suspect who has asked for counsel (thereby under Edwards v. Arizona ending questioning) if there has been a _______ break in Miranda custody. The ruling distinguished Edwards, which had not specified a limit.
14-days or more break in Miranda Custody
Pursuit units should be limited to ____ vehicles (____ units and a _____);
3 units which consist of two units and a supervisor
Who may request additional units to join a pursuit if, after assessing the factors outlined above, it appears that the number of officers involved would be insufficient to safely arrest the suspects.
The primary officer or a supervisor
When may members in the performance of their official duties carry weapons not provided by the Department, including, but not limited to, edged weapons, chemical or electronic weapons, impact weapons or any weapon prohibited or restricted by law or that is not covered elsewhere by department policy?
Member must have the express written authorization of the member’s Division Commander. This exclusion does not apply to the carrying of a single folding pocketknife that is not otherwise prohibited by law.
When not deployed, the patrol rifle shall be properly secured in a locking weapons rack in the patrol vehicle in this manner____ .
The Colt AR-15 shall be securely locked in the rack with the chamber empty, magazine loaded and inserted into the magazine well, and the selector lever in the SAFE fire position.
All sworn personnel shall complete ________ for each period, when they fail to attend a scheduled proficiency course of fire. Each ________ will be submitted to the department _________ for approval, no later than the _______ for the shoot period. Failure to complete and turn in ________ will result in an “unexcused” for the period missed.
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Qualified, active, full-time officers of this department are authorized to carry a concealed firearm in all other states subject to the following conditions (18 USC § 926B):
(a) The officer shall carry his/her Redondo Beach Police Department badge and identification card whenever carrying such firearm.
(b) The officer is not the subject of any current disciplinary action.
(c) The officer may not be under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating or hallucinatory drug.
(d) The officer will remain subject to this and all other department policies (including qualifying and training).
Members desiring to carry an authorized but personally owned duty rifle must receive written approval from the _______ or the authorized designee. Barrel length of ______ and an overall length of at ______.
Chief of Police
Barrel length of at least 16” and an overall length of at least 26”
Officers may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, officers are discouraged from using force solely to prevent a person from _________.
swallowing evidence or contraband.
Does an officer have to announce himself prior to applying deadly force towards a suspect?
Where feasible, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make reasonable efforts to identify him/herself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts [Penal Code 835a(5)(c)(1)(B)].
Can an officer impose deadly force upon a person based on the danger that person poses to himself/herself?
Officers shall not use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to himself/herself if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person (Penal Code § 835a).
Can an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle or its occupants?
Only when the officer reasonably believes there are no other reasonable means available to avert the imminent threat of the vehicle, or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others [Government Code §7286(b)].
Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle.
Supervisory notification shall be made as soon as practicable following the application of force in any of the following circumstances:
(a) The application caused a visible injury.
(b) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort.
(c) The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain.
(d) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation.
(e) Any application of a TASER device or control device.
(f) Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles or belly chains.
(g) The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious.
(h) An individual was struck or kicked.
(i) An individual alleges unreasonable force was used or that any of the above has occurred.
True or False. Any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force does not necessarily need to be informed that the person was subjected to force.
False. The on-scene supervisor, or if the on-scene supervisor is not available, the primary handling officer shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration).
When a supervisor conducts an “Use of Force” interview with the suspect after a knowing and voluntary waiver of Miranda rights by the subject, the recording of the interview ____________.
The recording of the interview should be documented and content of the interview summarized in the supervisor supplemental report filed under the case number
If the Supervisor’s “Use of Force” interview with the suspect is conducted without the subject having voluntarily waived his/her Miranda rights, the following shall apply:
(a) The content of the interview should not be summarized or included in any related police report or used as part of the criminal charges for the subject.
(b) The fact that a recorded interview was conducted should be documented in the supervisor review/critique of event (RBPD form 267) or a memo attached to the supervisor review/critique of event.
(c) The recording of the interview should be distinctly marked for retention until all potential for civil litigation has expired.
How often should the Professional Standards Unit prepare an analysis report on use of force incidents within the department, and who should the report be submitted?
At least annually, the Professional Standards Unit should prepare an analysis report on use of force incidents. The report should be submitted to the Chief of Police.
Should the ‘Use of Force’ report prepared by the Professional Standards Unit to the Chief contain the the names of officers, suspects or case numbers?
The report should not contain the names of officers, suspects or case numbers, and should include:
(a) The identification of any trends in the use of force by members.
(b) Training needs recommendations.
(c) Equipment needs recommendations.
(d) Policy revision recommendations.
Following the deployment of the BOLAWRAP device, who shall determine whether transporting the person to a medical facility is necessary to remove the pellet/barbs, and/or for a medical clearance, an “Ok to book”?
The supervisor.
In compliance with the Use of Force Policy, the following information shall be included in the BolaWrap device report form:
(a) The BolaWrap device & cartridge serial numbers.
(b) Date, time and location of the incident.
(c) Whether any display or laser deterred a subject and gained compliance.
(d) The number of BolaWrap device activations and the duration between activations.
(e) The range at which the BolaWrap device was used. (as best as can be determined).
(f) Location of any deployments impact.
(g) Whether medical care was provided to the subject.
(h) Whether the subject sustained any injuries.
(i) Whether any officers sustained any injuries.
(i) How long did the subject remain in the restraint.
(k) Who removed the restraint from the subject.
Following the deployment of the BolaWrap, the officer should include the following in the appropriate police report:
(a) Identification of all personnel firing BolaWrap devices.
(b) Identification of all witnesses.
(c) Whether or not injuries sustained by involved parties.
(d) Medical care provided to any affected subjects.
(e) Observations of the subject’s physical and physiological actions.
(f) Any known or suspected drug use, intoxication or other medical problems.
What are some things a supervisor SHOULD do following a BolaWrap deployment?
A supervisor should review each incident where a person has been exposed to a deployment of the BolaWrap device.
A supervisor should conduct an appropriate use of force inquiry and ensure a proper investigation is conducted.
How often should ‘proficiency training’ occur for personnel authorized to carry the Bolawrap?
Proficiency training for personnel who have been authorized to carry BolaWrap devices should occur every year
When a search without a canine may present a danger to law enforcement personnel or the community, prior to the use of the canine The Watch Commander or supervisor at the incident scene shall complete a _______ form and retain the form in the related Use of Force case file.
RBPD Pre-deployment
What individuals at the incident scene shall have the authority to decline the use of the canine whenever they deem that a deployment is unsuitable?
The canine handler, Watch Commander or Supervisor at the scene
In accordance with Department Policy 300.7 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY, who is responsible for conducting an initial administrative investigation of the directed canine bite/force incident.?
Patrol Supervision
Can ALPR dual purpose vehicles initiate a pursuit and stay in that pursuit?
ALPR dual purpose vehicles MAY initiate and/or continue in a pursuit or assist in a pursuit ONLY when approved by a supervisor. An ALPR vehicle operator SHOULD request a marked black and white police vehicle, not ALPR equipped, to take over the pursuit as soon as practical.
Who at any incident may authorize and direct the use of a control device by selected personnel or members of specialized units who have successfully completed the required training.
The person in command may authorize and direct the use of a control device.
What type of incident should supervisor’s take custody of a audio/video recording devices that may have captured?
Supervisors should take custody of a portable audio/video recording device as soon as practicable when the device may have captured an incident involving the use of force, an officer-involved shooting or death or other serious incident, and ensure the data is downloaded (Penal Code §832.18).
Which Department vehicles shall abandon their primary/secondary unit responsibilities in a pursuit when sufficient number of marked black and white vehicles have joined the pursuit?
Police motorcycles, canine units and ALPR police vehicles shall abandon their primary/secondary unit responsibilities in a pursuit when a sufficient number of marked black and white police vehicles have joined the pursuit.
When may police motorcycles, canine units and ALPR police vehicles initiate and/or continue/assist in a pursuit?
Only when approved by a supervisor.
What is the intention of limiting police motorcycles, canine units and ALPR equipped vehicles during a pursuit?
This limitation on police motorcycles, canine units and ALPR equipped vehicles is intended to minimize potential injury and/or damage to the officer, police service dog and specialized equipment.
Were Shopping mall security guards acting as state officials or agents when they stopped, searched, arrested and handcuffed two minors in the parking lot, even though the guards were in uniform, shared their office with police, had access to police radios, were regulated by the state, etc?
Were not acting as state officials or agents.
Were Santa Cruz Boardwalk security guards acting as state agents when they confronted the defendant for smoking marijuana and drinking beer, handcuffed him, led him to the security office, and searched him?
Santa Cruz Boardwalk security guards were not acting as state agents.
Once the suspect has been arrested, may the peace officer who has or accepts custody of him search the arrestee and his immediate possessions for any item alleged to have been stolen?
Once the suspect has been arrested, the peace officer who has or accepts custody of him may search the arrestee and his immediate possessions for any item alleged to have been stolen.
If a private person conducts a search or seizure in response to your request, does he becomes your “agent,” and the restrictions of the Fourth Amendment apply?
He does become the officer’s agent, and the restrictions of the Fourth Amendment will apply.
A computer repair tech found questionable images of girls on defendant’s computer. The police reviewed the images, which were not actual pornography, and asked the technician if he could “search through and look at” anything else in the computer. He found additional files that he loaded onto a flash drive. Was this a lawful search?
The warrantless search of the flash drive was unlawful.
How many copies of the subpoena are delivered to the officer’s supervisor or other authorized departmental agent?
Personal service to the officer or by delivery of two copies of the subpoena to the officer’s supervisor or other authorized departmental agent.
How much tender in dollars must a party pay to the City that issues a civil subpoena to an officer to testify as a witness?
The party that issues a civil subpoena for an officer to testify as a witness must tender the statutory fee of $275 with the subpoena for each day that an appearance is required before service is accepted of the subpoena
An immediate supervisor or authorized individual may refuse to accept service for a criminal subpoena if [Penal Code § 1328(d)(e)]:
(a) He/she knows that he/she will be unable to deliver a copy of the subpoena to the named officer within sufficient time for the named officer to comply with the subpoena.
(b) It is less than five working days prior to the date listed for an appearance and he/she is not reasonably certain that service can be completed.
If, after initially accepting service of a criminal subpoena, a supervisor or other authorized individual determines that he/she is unable to deliver a copy of the subpoena to the named officer within sufficient time for the named officer to comply with the subpoena, WHO IS NOTIFIED & HOW MUCH TIME PRIOR TO THE DATE LISTED FOR THE APPEARANCE?
Shall notify the server or the attorney named on the subpoena of such not less than 48 hours prior to the date listed for the appearance
Do searches of student lockers need to be supported by probable cause or a search warrant?
Searches of students and their belongings, generally, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that although searches by school officials still must be “reasonable” (considering the offense, age of suspect, extent of intrusion, scope, etc.) and “justified at the inception,” they do not need to be supported by probable cause or a search warrant. REASONABLE SUSPICION IS SUFFICIENT.
To conduct a search of students , their belongings, or their lockers, public school officials must have ________?
Public school officials must have reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a crime or a violation of a school rule. “Reasonable suspicion” in this context means “a moderate chance of finding evidence of wrongdoing.”
True or False. When a pursuit from another agency enters into the City of Redondo Beach and passes in front of a patrol officer, that officer can automatically join the pursuit.
False. Units from this department should not join a pursuit unless specifically requested to do so by the agency whose officers are in pursuit. The exception to this is when a single unit from the initiating agency is in pursuit. Under this circumstance, a unit from this department may join the pursuit until sufficient units from the initiating agency join the pursuit.
What two things should be balanced and considered when initiating a pursuit?
Protecting the public and balancing the suspected offense and need for immediate capture against the risks to the community should be considered in deciding whether to initiate a pursuit.
Can officers request air support during a pursuit?
When access to aircraft assistance is available, it should be requested. Once the air unit has established visual contact with the pursued vehicle, it should assume control over the pursuit. The primary and secondary ground units should consider the participation of aircraft assistance when determining whether to continue the pursuit.
Can vehicles without emergency equipment join or initiate a pursuit? If a vehicle can, what emergency equipment is required?
Vehicles not equipped with red light and siren are prohibited from initiating or joining in any pursuit. The exemptions provided by Vehicle Code §21055 do not apply to officers using vehicles without emergency equipment.
A vehicle pursuit shall be conducted only with red light and siren as required by Vehicle Code § 21055 for exemption from compliance with the rules of the road.
Does your RBPD policy allow paralleling during a vehicle pursuit?
There should be no paralleling of the pursuit route.
Is trailing a pursuit allowed per policy?
Trailing is allowed with supervisor permission, keeping a distance to indicate absence of participation in the pursuit
Can you pass the Primary during a vehicle pursuit?
Officers involved in a pursuit should not attempt to pass other units unless the situation indicates otherwise or they are requested to do so by the primary unit.
Can your agency decline to take over the pursuit?
Can decline for any reason (e.g., ability to maintain the pursuit; circumstances serious enough; adequate staffing; public and officer safety). The Watch Commander or supervisor, after consideration of the above factors, may decline to assist in, or assume the other agency’s pursuit.
What is your agency’s pursuit policy regarding the relationship between the CHP and the local agency?
Because of communication limitations between local agencies and CHP units, A request for CHP assistance means CHP units will assume responsibilities for the pursuit; when CHP requests local assistance, CHP units should relinquish control
When another jurisdiction takes over your pursuit, what is your agency’s involvement if the pursuit ends with an arrest?
Upon discontinuing the pursuit, the primary unit may upon request, with or at the direction of a supervisor, proceed to the termination point to assist in the investigation. The original Primary provides arresting officers with information/guidance/probable cause, assists in any investigation
According to policy, who may request additional officers to join a pursuit?
Any officer involved in the pursuit and/or
A supervisor
Under what circumstances does your policy allow a secondary unit to take over for the primary unit?
According to your policy:
If directed or authorized to do so
If the primary unit is unable to continue
When pursuing a vehicle that drives in the wrong direction against traffic, what should pursuing officers do?
As a general rule, officers should not pursue a vehicle driving left of center (wrong way) on a freeway. Officers should consider alternative actions.
In the case of a wrong-way driver, which of the following alternative actions are specified in your agency’s policy?
According to your policy:
Call in air support
Parallel on the right side to maintain visual contact
Notify CHP immediately
Request other units to cover possible exits
Based on your agency’s policy, what should you do if you lose sight of the fleeing vehicle?
Distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle is so great that further pursuit would be futile or require the pursuit to continue for an unreasonable time and/or distance. Consider termination depending on knowledge of the location of the pursued vehicle
Who can terminate a pursuit?
The Primary and the Supervisor have the authority to terminate. Pursuits should be discontinued whenever the totality of objective circumstances known or which reasonably ought to be known to the officer or supervisor during the pursuit indicates that the present risks of continuing the pursuit reasonably appear to outweigh the risks resulting from the suspect’s escape.
What factors in the policy manual are LISTED as reasons to discontinue a pursuit?
(a) Distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle is so great that further pursuit would be futile or require the pursuit to continue for an unreasonable time and/or distance.
(b) Pursued vehicle’s location is no longer definitely known.
(c) Officer’s pursuit vehicle sustains any type of damage that renders it unsafe to drive.
(d) Extended pursuits of violators for misdemeanors not involving violence or risk of serious harm (independent of the pursuit) are discouraged.
(e) There are hazards to uninvolved bystanders or motorists.
(f) If the identity of the offender is known and it does not reasonably appear that the need for immediate capture outweighs the risks associated with continuing the pursuit, officers should strongly consider discontinuing the pursuit and apprehending the offender at a later time.
(g) Pursuit is terminated by a supervisor.
Which pursuit intervention techniques are approved per the policy to end a pursuit?
According to your policy, these interventions can be used:
Ramming
Tire deflation device (eg. spike or tack strips)
Blocking
Boxing
Roadblocks
PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique)
Which conditions must be met before officers can use pursuit interventions?
Whenever possible, Officers should obtain a supervisors approval prior to the use of pursuit intervention tactics. In deciding whether to use intervention tactics, officers/supervisors should balance the risks of allowing the pursuit to continue with the potential hazards arising from the use of each tactic to the public, the officers and persons in or on the pursued vehicle. the decision to use any intervention tactic should be reasonable in light of the circumstances confronting the officer at the time of the decision. It is imperative that officers act within the bounds of legality, good judgment and accepted practices.
What conditions must be met before officers can utilize the PIT maneuver?
Only those officers trained in the use of the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) will be authorized to use this procedure and when possible with the approval of a supervisor upon consideration of the circumstances and conditions presented at the time, including the potential for risk of injury to officers, the public and occupants of the pursued vehicle.
Who coordinates efforts to apprehend suspects at the end of a vehicle pursuit?
NO specific officer is specified per policy to apprehend a suspect.
Who supplies the vehicle pursuit, crime, and arrest details for the CHP Form 187A or other final pursuit report?
The following reports should be completed upon conclusion of all pursuits:
(a) The primary officer should complete appropriate crime/arrest reports.
(b) The Watch Commander shall ensure that an Allied Agency Vehicle Pursuit Report (form CHP 187A) is filed with the CHP not later than 30 days following the pursuit (Vehicle Code§ 14602.1).
After internal review by your chain of command, who oversees submission of the CHP Form 187A or other post-pursuit reports?
The Watch Commander shall ensure that an Allied Agency Vehicle Pursuit Report (form CHP 187A) is filed with the CHP not later than 30 days following the pursuit (Vehicle Code § 14602.1). The primary officer should complete as much of the required information on the form as is known and forward the report to the Watch Commander for review and distribution.
When are officers authorized to initiate a pursuit?
Officers are authorized to initiate a pursuit when it is reasonable to believe that a suspect is attempting to evade arrest or detention by fleeing in a vehicle.
Is an officer exempt from possible consequences for non-compliant actions that cause damage/injury
Possible consequences for non-compliant actions that cause damage/injury, as spelled out in your policy:
[An officer is not exempt] from either civil or criminal liability for unreasonable or arbitrary acts resulting in harm or injury to others
A pursuit may be initiated based upon:
- The seriousness of the known or reasonably suspected crime
- Threat to public safety
- Apparent need for immediate capture
