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1
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What section of the PACC tells LE agencies what their duties are relating to missing children?

A

Section 2908

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2
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What defines a missing child?

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Younger that 18 and whereabouts are unknown

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3
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What age does the Federal Missing Children’s Act establish as not having survival skills separate from parental control?

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13

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4
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What is the mandatory waiting period for reporting children/adults missing?

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There is no waiting period

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5
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Who should be notified of every reported incident which “unusual circumstances” exist

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A supervisor and detective

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6
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Who will make decisions on using local media to help locate missing children?

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Chief, Designee, and missing child’s family

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7
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Where should the supervisor be briefed when discussing circumstances about a missing child?

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Away from family, friends, or any other individuals who may be present.

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8
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What are the supervisor’s responsibilities relating to missing children?

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  • obtain briefing from R/O
  • determine scope of case
  • develop response
  • additional personnel and resources
  • consider amber alert
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9
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What is the criteria for an Amber Alert activation?

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abducted child under 18 and child is believed to be in imminent danger

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10
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Who needs to be notified in the event of an Amber Alert?

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Chief and Detective Division Commander

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11
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Who will be contacted in the event a mentally ill person needs to be interviewed or interrogated?

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Contact the on-duty ADA

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12
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What is the time period a person needs to demonstrate involuntary commitment behaviors?

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30 days

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13
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How often will sworn members receive refresher training on Mental Illness?

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At least every year

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14
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Within how many days does each sworn member need to receive update training on mental illness if there are changes in statutes or policy?

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90

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15
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What is a status offender?

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A juvenile who is in custody for an incident which would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

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16
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When can a juvenile be taken into custody?

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  • court order
  • order signed by juvenile court judge
  • laws of arrest
  • imminent danger of surroundings
  • runaway
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17
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Who should be contacted if an in custody juveniles parent cannot be located?

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Montco Office of Children and Youth

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18
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What type of custody will status offenders be held in at the police station until they are released to a parent?

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non-secured custody (report or interview room)

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19
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Who’s responsibility is it to ensure juveniles are not held in custody for more that 6 hours?

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on-duty supervisor

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20
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If a juvenile is held for more that 6 hours, who must be called and what information needs to be provided?

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DPW Childline
- supervisor’s name
- phone number
- name and location of dept

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21
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Who should be contacted if an investigation reveals a juvenile has been harmed?

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Detective Division Supervisor

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22
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Who’s responsibility is it to notify a parent when a juvenile is taken into custody?

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arresting ofc or designee

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23
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What is the only minor traffic violation when a juveniles parents need to be notified?

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Section 1543

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24
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During an active shooter event, who’s responsibility is it to notify additional resources including mutual aid?

A

Incident Commander

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25
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What is directed fire?

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Controlled fire on a threat used to protect officers moving into a position of advantage over the suspect.

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26
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Mutual aid can be requested by who?

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ranking on-duty supervisor or designee

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27
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Who will prepare an After Action Report following an active shooter?

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Incident Commander

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28
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Will anonymous complaints be investigated?

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yes

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29
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Who coordinates professional standards investigations?

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1st Deputy Chief except when the complaint is directed at or involves the Chief

30
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Which amendment pertains to due process?

A

14th

31
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What constitutes a serious complaint?

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1) allegations of gross misconduct
2) violations of law and/or brutality

32
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Who conducts an investigation of serious complaints?

A

1st Deputy Chief who may ask another member of Dept, or another agency

33
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What constitutes a less serious complaint?

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1) no response to calls
2) failure to take proper action
3) poor demeanor
4) failure to follow procedure

34
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Who handles investigations of less serious complaints?

A

Platoon/Division commander or designee.

35
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Where will supervisors forward investigative memorandums to upon completion?

A

the office of the Chief

36
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If a complaint is urgent or serious in nature, the on-duty supervisor will contact who?

A

Chief, 1st DC, and members Division Commander

37
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Who will decide the appropriate corrective action after the completion of a complaint investigation?

A

Chief

38
Q

What is the exception to bringing a weapon into the holding area?

A

1) life threatening situation
2) resolution of an emergency situation

39
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Reports documenting damage or contraband will be forwarded to who?

A

Administrative Division Commander

40
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How often will detainees be visually inspected while in detention?

A

every 30 min by ROC

41
Q

Is a plain view seizure a search?

A

No

42
Q

Does APD authorize inventory searches?

A

No

43
Q

Define Positional Asphyxia?

A

When someone’s position prevents them from breathing.

44
Q

In the event of a conflict between use of force between the general order and statutes, which shall control?

A

The more restrictive

45
Q

Title 18, Chapter 5, police officers are governed by Section 505 ______, Section 506 ______, Section 507 ______, Section 508 ______.

A

505- U of F for self
506 - U of F for others
507 - U of F for property
508 - U of F in LE

46
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What are the first steps to be taken by the on-duty supervisor during an OIS?

A

Identify and apprehend any persons presenting an immediate physical threat to ofc or civilians and provide medical for all injured.

47
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After the scene is safe during an OIS, what should the on-duty supervisor do?

A

Preserve crime scene

48
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What have recent studies shown about investigative and administrative steps taken in the early stages of an OIS?

A

They greatly impact the recovery of the discharging officer.

49
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The first on scene supervisor shall obtain a public safety briefing. What does this include?

A

1) type of force used
2) # of rounds and directions (ofc and sus)
3) location of injured
4) description of suspects at large and direction
5) description and location of witnesses victims
6) description and location of evidence
7) any other info to ensure ofc and public safety

50
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Who must be notified in an OIS?

A

Patrol commander, detective division commander, chief, and county detectives

51
Q

What does the case law of Garrity v. New Jersey tell us?

A

Statements from a public employee made under the threat of discipline or termination cannot be used against them in criminal proceedings.

52
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Who is required to answer all questions during a public safety statement?

A

witnessing officer

53
Q

Where will use of force reports be documented?

A

Depts Professional Standards Software

54
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Who does the supervisor forward completed use of force reports to?

A

Patrol Commander

55
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What are the supervisor’s responsibilities when responding to a use of force?

A

1) document statements
2) identify witnesses
3) protect scene
4) interview healthcare provider concerning injuries
5) serious injury of death write report
6) ensure u of f report completed by ofc

56
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What is designed to assist in the identification and resolution of concerns or problems, which may adversely affect an employee’s personal or professional well being?

A

Employee assistance program

57
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Where can a supervisor obtain EAP forms?

A

HR

58
Q

Referrals to EAP may be voluntary with the member seeking assistance or _____?

A

Dept mandated

59
Q

All supervisory personnel will receive training on what program services?

A

1) supervisor’s role and responsibility
2) Id of employee behaviors
3) issues that could impact employee performance

60
Q

What is not protected speech under the first amendment for officers?

A

speech on or off duty, made pursuant to their official duties- that is, that owes its existence to the employees professional duties and responsibilities.

61
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What is the most dangerous type of emergency driving?

A

Silent deployment mode

62
Q

In case of accident or damage to any police vehicle, the driver shall_______.

A

request a supervisor

63
Q

Accident investigation forms should be forwarded to who?

A

The office of the Chief by the Division commander

64
Q

What section of Title 75 says that this section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons?

A

Section 3105

65
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What are the duties of a supervisor during a vehicle pursuit?

A

1) monitor incoming info
2) coordinate and direct activities
3) have discretion to terminate pursuit

66
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What will a supervisor take into consideration when deciding weather to allow a pursuit to continue?

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1) road conditions
2) traffic
3) performance of vehicles
4) seriousness of offense
5) presence of other persons in police vehicles

67
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When will a supervisor terminate a pursuit?

A

When the danger posed by the pursuit outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect or the suspect is identified and immediate apprehension is not necessary.

68
Q

Who will be notified immediately upon an accu-weather report update or change?

A

Public Works Dept

69
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to make proper notifications during a winter storm procedure?

A

Patrol supervisor

70
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Who will be notified if a stranger to stranger abduction is suspected?

A

FBI

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