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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) currently uses approximately 250 operational ______ in its ______ . (DP Section 2.01 IV , p. 2 )

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talkgroups

fleetmaps

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The San Diego Police Department currently uses approximately _______ operational talk groups in it s fleet maps. (DP Section 2.01 IV , p. 2 )

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250

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The San Diego Police Department utilizes a Motorola 800 MHZ megahertz (MHz) ____________ hybrid, multi-site, simulcasting radio system comprised of ____ trunked channels, which includes ____ control channel. (DP Section 2.01 III , p. 1)

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analog/digital

20

one

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The current system has the ability to communicate with over how many other law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County either directly or by patching one or more systems?

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50

This includes, but is not limited to, both 800 MHz, 400 MHz, and older VHF systems.

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Who will normally be responsible for determining if Code 4 status exists [on a 10-88]?

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The first arriving “cover officer”

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

How many times will the dispatcher attempt to contact an officer on inquiry before sending “code 3” cover?

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twice

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

What is the purpose of CLEMARS?

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800 MHz CLEMARS was established to provide common police radio talkgroups for state-wide use by state and local law enforcement agencies during disasters or other emergencies where interagency coordination is required.

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

If an active warrant is determined to exist, the dispatcher will advise the unit: “Your subject is Code 37M (subject wanted - misdemeanor), Code 37F (subject wanted - felony), Code 37T (subject wanted - traffic), or Code 37B (subject wanted - bench).” The dispatcher will ask the officer, “Are you Code 4?”

How should you respond if Non-Urgent cover is needed?

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“Non-Urgent Cover” and the dispatcher will send them a cover unit, Non-Urgent.

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Although patrol units have access to all INVOPS talkgroups, officers on routine patrol are ___________________ from using INVOPS talkgroup for routine operations

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generally prohibited

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Officers will use ______ radio on _____ occupied stolen or wanted vehicles.

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voice

all

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

ALL CODE 4s WILL BE WHAT BY THE DISPATCHER?

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VOICE BROADCASTED TO, AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY,

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Since “PATCH” or the assigned talkgroup is patched with the controlling agency’s primary talkgroup, SDPD officers _______ talk on the air unless they become actively involved or have information ____________ to the patched incident.

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shall not

pertinent

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Should the event or operation conclude early or extend beyond the requested time, the supervisor in charge will notify whom?

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position LD01

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

If an active warrant is determined to exist, the dispatcher will advise the unit: “Your subject is Code 37M (subject wanted - misdemeanor), Code 37F (subject wanted - felony), Code 37T (subject wanted - traffic), or Code 37B (subject wanted - bench).” The dispatcher will ask the officer, “Are you Code 4?”

How will you respond if urgent cover is needed?

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the officer will respond, “Cover Now” and the dispatcher will send Code-3 cover.

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Appropriate radio discipline shall be ________ at all times.

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maintained

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Officers shall advise who when they are switching to Inquiry?

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their primary dispatcher

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

What is does CLEMARS mean?

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California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

At a critical incident, when a command post has been established, if the incident is to be handled on, or moved to, a vacant primary talkgroup, who should request that a PD tactical talkgroup be what for the incident?

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ranking officer

reserved

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Priority E and 1 Calls ______ to be held.

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are not

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Radio EMER Activations will always appear on the ____________________ on a Primary Disp 1 talkgroup.

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Gold Elite Radio Console

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

When an officer from another agency contacts a Communication’s dispatcher on the air requesting assistance within the City of San Diego, who will operate as the controlling agency?

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SDPD dispatch

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

All channels are recorded and subject to audit by whom?

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supervisors

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

When available, a supervisor will be dispatched to provide coordination and direction on calls requiring how many officers?

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three or more

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

To reserve a talkgroup without advance notice when the special operations or event units are already in the field, the supervisor or their representative MUST contact a police radio dispatcher either ______________.

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over the air or via MCT

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Radio dispatchers _________ be advised of the reason an officer cannot handle an assigned call.

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shall

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

A delay in the dispatch of a priority E and priority 1 call shall be documented as to the reason for the delay. A Field Supervisor and the Field Lieutenant _________ notified of the delay.

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must be

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Priority 2 calls _________ hold when officers are available and shall be dispatched within ______ minutes.

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will not

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Radio dispatchers are to notify a field supervisor when how many officers are assigned to a CAD incident?

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3 or more

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Who is responsible for handling the audible alarm associated with an EMER activation?

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The controlling dispatcher

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The trunking system requires how long to lock onto a channel?

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one-half second

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Dispatchers ___________ ask if the officer is Code-4. Radio EMER Activations shall be handled in the same manner as an officer who has ___________ called for cover.

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shall not

verbally

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The dispatcher will format an incident, assign appropriate SDPD field personnel, and notify whom?

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the supervisor or lead at LD01

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Generally, Dispatchers _________ tell units to send a message if they are enroute to these types of incidents.

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should not

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

CLEMARS shall not be used for what?

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idle conversation, Code 7 arrangements, or other unauthorized purposes.

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

What is CLEMARS used for?

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800 MHz CLEMARS shall only be used for actual mutual aid or emergency multi-jurisdictional or out-of-city incidents (e.g. pursuits out-of-jurisdiction).

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Officers ________ identify themselves by using both the agency and command designation when calling another agency.

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should

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Each agency using 800 MHz radios has developed ____________ consisting of zones and _______.

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“fleetmaps”

modes

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The term “10-10 cover” _______ be used.

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shall not

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Radio Dispatchers and field officers involved in interagency incidents or engaged in dialogue with another agency will utilize _________ rather than radio codes to avoid confusion or misinterpretation of communication.

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clear speech

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The combination of a zone and a mode creates a specific ____________ where the user is allowed to talk.

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“talkgroup”

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Patching ______________be used only for necessary interagency communications or incidents requiring interagency cooperation. It shall not be used for ______ conversation. Any use of patching will require the approval of a ______________ or lead.

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shall

casual

Communication’s supervisor

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

If an active warrant is determined to exist, the dispatcher will advise the unit: “Your subject is Code 37M (subject wanted - misdemeanor), Code 37F (subject wanted - felony), Code 37T (subject wanted - traffic), or Code 37B (subject wanted - bench).” The dispatcher will ask the officer, “Are you Code 4?”

How should you respond if cover is not needed?

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“Affirmative” or “Code 4.”

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The Department can access one other 800 MHz radio system located within San Diego County. Which system is that?

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The San Diego-Imperial County Regional Communication System (RCS).

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

To reserve a talkgroup in advance for a special operation or event, who MUST contact the Communications Division supervisor or lead dispatcher working the LD01 position

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a supervisor or his representative

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Radio dispatchers will issue a missed call report for patrol and traffic units, including supervisors, who______ to respond when called. Reports of missed calls will be forwarded to ______________ who will be responsible for any disciplinary action.

A

fail

commanding officers

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The use of what term is prohibited when talking on the radio?

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“OK”

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Responsibility for handling the field activity/request for cover will be determined on the ____________ of the officer(s) needing/requesting cover.

A

actual location

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Any incident initiated by another agency that enters into or traverses through SDPD jurisdiction will be handled/controlled by which dispatch center?

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the originating agency

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Inquiry 1 should be used when an officer is not near a ___________ or when the use of an ______ would not be appropriate.

A

telephone

MCT

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

All patrol and traffic officers are assumed to be available for calls at all times during their assigned shift, unless what?

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prior notice was given to Communications personnel

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

In pre-planned incidents where interagency patching is required, who must contact the Communications Division supervisor or lead working LD01

A

the field supervisor

or representative

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

In pre-planned mutual aid incidents, 800 MHz CLEMARS use shall be coordinated and scheduled via who?

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the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Communications Center Watch Commander

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

The request shall include the following information:

(1) ___________ of the special event or type of operation;
(2) ____________, or call back person and their callback phone number.
(3) ____________ to be reserved (dispatcher’s discretion); and,
(4) ____________ for the reservations.

A

Name and location

Name of the supervisor in charge

Name of the talkgroup

Start and end times

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

SDPD field personnel involved in such activity shall switch to which talkgroup and remain there throughout the incident. They will not return to their primary talkgroup to request updates or information. SDPD primary dispatch will not become involved.

A

“PATCH”

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2.01 ASSIGNMENT OF RADIO TALKGROUPS AND PROPER RADIO PROCEDURES

Channel trunking allows the system to reuse each channel for _______ purposes. Multi-site simulcasting provides ____________ portable radio coverage within the City.

A

multiple

95% in- building

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What is a “F” unit?

A

Special Events Traffic Controller

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

Northern Division will use the _____ series for their “C” squad. After that, the series are to be used as follows:

50’s-

60’s-

70’s-

80’s-

90’s-

A

40

50s- Juvenile services teams,power squads, “C”squads, or established special details - often available for radio calls

60s- Special details

70s- Special details, forexample173S,178J

80s- Special details,forexample681S,883Q

90s- Area command narcotic units

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

Each command is allotted a block of how may consecutive numbers?

A

100

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What is an “I” Unit?

A

Impound/Abatement unit

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What is an “O” unit?

A

Indochinese Service Officer (ISO)

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What is an “RS” unit?

A

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Traffic unit

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What is an “RSV” unit

A

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol

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2.02 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT DESIGNATOR SYSTEM

What numbers shall never be used as a unit designator?

A

“99” or “88”

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the dispoistion code “CAN”?

A

Cancel

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the Dispostion code “KB”?

A

No report required, board and secure

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the disposition code “RB”?

A

Report made, board and secure

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the disposition code “S”?

A

Stolen vehicle

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the disposition code “W”?

A

No dispatch or incident cancelled prior to dispatching a unit

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

Which unit shall provide the proper disposition code?

A

Either the primary unit or the last clearing

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2.03 FINAL DISPOSITION CODES FOR USE IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM

What is the disposition code “AB”?

A

Arrest made, board and secure

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

After receiving a report of a child abduction, a _______________ investigation must be conducted to determine if the specified criteria for an AMBER Alert activation have been met.

A

Primary

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

Field personnel will complete a __________________ and obtain a case number via Records Division.

A

Missing Person Report Form (PD-242)

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

In most abduction cases, a ________________________ will also be completed for kidnappings/abductions.

A

San Diego Regional Crime/Incident Report Form (ARJIS-2)

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

The AMBER Alert system is not intended for cases involving runaways, missing children in which there is_________ of foul play, or __________ that are not reasonably believed to endanger the life or physical health of a child

A

no evidence custody disputes

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

The incident commander, patrol supervisor or field unit in charge will notify the ___________________ to initiate the California Child Safety AMBER Network.

A

Watch commander

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

Upon becoming aware of a valid child abduction, officers _________ notify _______________ and their __________.

A

shall, communications division, immediate supervisor

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2.05 California Child Safety Amber Network Activation

When alert deactivation is necessary, all AMBER alert systems will be deactivated immediately via the ____________________.

A

Watch Commander’s Office

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2.06 POLICE RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF DANGEROUS PERSONS (TARASOFF DECISION)

PATROL PROCEDURES

B. The victim should be given the information about the _________ and the ______ of the suspect. If the suspect is located, appropriate action should be taken. The officers are responsible for submitting reports detailing any action they take.

A

threat of violence

identity

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2.06 POLICE RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF DANGEROUS PERSONS (TARASOFF DECISION)

PATROL PROCEDURES

C. The need for a PAC file __________ be evaluated. If a PAC file is required, it should be entered directly using the Premise Entry (PE) Command, or by using the _____________________ (See related policy 2.15 for PAC File Entries).

A

should

Miscellaneous (M) Command

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2.06 POLICE RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF DANGEROUS PERSONS (TARASOFF DECISION)

In the event the threat involves any school, and appears to be ________________ , an officer will be dispatched to investigate the incident and a ___________ notified. This will occur even if the school has ___________________.

A

credible and imminent

field supervisor

ended classes for the day

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2.06 POLICE RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF DANGEROUS PERSONS (TARASOFF DECISION)

PATROL PROCEDURES

A. Action should be taken to assure the ________ of the victim and to ________ the suspect.

A

safety

locate

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2.07 Sigalert Bulletins

A _____________ from the originating agency must make the request, except for the California Highway Patrol

A

ranking officer

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2.07 Sigalert Bulletins

Communications personnel shall relay requests for Sigalert Bulletins to the _____________.

A

Watch Commander’s Office

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2.07 Sigalert Bulletins Requests for Sigalert

Bulletins may originate from ______________ agency in the county. 


A

any law enforcement

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2.07 Sigalert Bulletins

The ________________ will forward the information to the local news media for public broadcast and post the information via social media. 


A

Public Information Officer

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2.07 Sigalert Bulletins

Upon approval from the ___________________, Communications shall prepare the bulletin and broadcast it. 


A

field sgt

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

All requests for standby status will be screened by whom?

A

a field lieutenant or sergeant

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Placing EMS/Rescue aircraft on standby will normally cut response time by approximately how long?

A

five minutes

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Family members of the injured person ___________ be transported by Mercy Air ambulance due to weight and space restrictions.

A

will not

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Patients will be transported to the _____________ that has a licensed heliport and the capability to treat their particular injuries.

A

nearest trauma center

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Requests to cancel EMS/Rescue aircraft must be made by whom?

A

the originating agency

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

When on standby during a SWAT/PRT incident EMS/Rescue aircraft will only respond to the scene if directed by whom?

A

the field commander

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Who is the only approved air ambulance service in San Diego County?

A

Mercy Air

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Patients under the influence of ______ are not candidates for transport by EMS/Rescue aircraft.

A

PCP

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

During a SWAT/PRT call-out (Code-10, Code-11 or Code-12) EMS/Rescue aircraft will be notified and placed on a ___________ by San Diego Police Communications Division if directed by the _______________.

A

standby status

Field Lieutenant or Sergeant

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2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Incident Commanders should request EMS/Rescue aircraft with the concurrence of the ______________ at-scene and at the direction of the base station hospital.

A

highest medical authority

97
Q

2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Who may request that an EMS/Rescue aircraft be placed on standby status when there is a high likelihood that air medical transportation services will be necessary.

A

Any officer, or the Communications Division supervisor,

98
Q

2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

The only approved Advanced Life Support (ALS) rescue helicopter in San Diego County is operated by whom?

A

the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD)

99
Q

2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

EMS/Rescue aircraft may be called during a __________ response when there are serious medical emergencies, patients are located in areas inaccessible to ground ambulances or when there will be an inordinate delay by transporting via ground ambulance.

A

primary

100
Q

2.08 AIR AMBULANCE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICE

Once airborne, EMS/Rescue aircraft will communicate with the requesting San Diego Police Department unit on which talkgroup?

A

Mutual Aid 10.

101
Q

2.09 industrial Accidents

California Labor Code section 6409.2 requires that whenever a police or fire department is called to a job-related accident in which a serious injury, illness, or death occurs, or when a patient is transported for the same, _____________ the __________________California Division of Occupational

A

Immediately, phone

102
Q

2.09 industrial accidents

Industrial accident injuries that occur as a result of criminal activity _______ require Cal-OSHA notification.

A

do not

103
Q

2.09 industrial accidents

Industrial deaths involving accidental or suspicious circumstances require the __________________ to contact Communications Division and/or the Watch Commander’s Office to ensure that the District Attorney’s Office Economic Crimes Division-Environmental Crimes Unit, has been notified, via the District Attorney’s 24-hour answering service at (619) 234-4148.

A

investigating officer

104
Q

2.09 industrial Accidents

Responding _______________ personnel will be responsible for the investigation and reporting of industrial deaths that are accidental, suspicious, or criminal in nature

A

Police

105
Q

2.09 industrial accidents

When completing the report, officers should note in the code section description of the Crime Incident Report “920000ZZ Death Report – _________________.”

A

Industrial

106
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2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Personnel in investigative assignments where a cellular telephone is required for short-term use must submit a memorandum approved by their supervisor to Operational Support, stating the reason for issuance of the telephone and how long the telephone will be required. The cellular telephone may be checked out for no more than ____________ at a time. In cases where the telephone is required for longer than the 14-day limit, approval must first be granted through the ________________________.

A

14 days

Cellular Phone Coordinator

107
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Personal collect calls originating within the County of San Diego _________ be accepted by any Police Department employee, except in case of emergencies.

A

may not

108
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Before accepting a collect call, the employee shall ask the operator what?

A

where the call originated.

109
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Collect calls originating within the County of San Diego, excluding personal collect calls, may be accepted by whom?

A

any Police Department employee

110
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Collect calls originating outside the County of San Diego may be accepted only by whom?

A

commanding officers or their designees.

111
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

[wireless stipend program] Notify your Payroll Specialist and Cellular Phone Coordinator within _______________ days if there are any changes to your cell phone set-up/activation, use, or plan, such as a change to, or termination of, your phone number, carrier, or plan eligibility.

A

five working

112
Q

2.10 PROCEDURES FOR LAND LINE AND CELLULAR PHONE DEVICES

Who should Employees accepting such [emerency] collect calls should notify?

A

commanding officer or their designee.

113
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2.13 ISSUANCE OF PORTABLE RADIOS

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED RADIOS

Employee – ___________ notifies his/her supervisor and completes the necessary case reports accounting for the lost, stolen, or damaged radio.

A

immediately

114
Q

2.13 ISSUANCE OF PORTABLE RADIOS

Employees (or the employee’s supervisor) will turn in the issued radio to Operational Support Administration personnel when:

  1. The employee resigns, terminates, or takes a leave of absence from the Department; or,
  2. The employee is assigned to a light-duty function or the Centralized Telephone Report Unit for a period exceeding _______.
A

30 days

115
Q

2.13 ISSUANCE OF PORTABLE RADIOS

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED RADIOS

Supervisor – immediately notifies the __________________ of the radio ID number for deactivation from the system. The supervisor also conducts an investigation verifying the radio was lost, stolen, or damaged, and determines the presence or absence of employee negligence. The supervisor will _________ the proper reports are completed and forward a copy of the case report to the ____________________ with his/her findings. .

A

Police Communications Division Supervisor

ensure

Operational Support Administration

116
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

Direct entry of a PAC file is now in the CAD system and immediately accessible by other personnel, but will expire in how many days?

A

seven

117
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

A PAC file entry would be appropriate for a variety of officer safety issues including, but not limited to, threats against police, ______________ , violent criminal history, mentally unstable individuals, threats of suicide, and _________ at a location.

A

uncooperative subjects

weapons

118
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

After the PAC file expires, and if it is still relevant, it can be renewed by the PAC File Coordinator for how long?

A

an additional 998 days

119
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

Any issues arising from the screening process will be routed back to whom?

A

the originating member or his or her supervisor.

120
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

All pac file entries are stored how long on the CAD system?

A

indefinitely

121
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

Is approval needed to place a PAC file in the CAD system?

A

No

122
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

What is the maximum number of days that a PAC file will be available for retrieval in the CAD system?

A

998 days

123
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

The “Comments” portion of the [pac] file is limited to how many characters.

A

300

124
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

PAC files shall not be used to ________ service to any person or location when a call for service is received. However, upon verification and based on past information contained in a PAC file, a __________ may determine that a different response is required than would normally be indicated.

A

deny

field supervisor

125
Q

2.15 PAC FILE ENTRIES

Expired PAC files are retained in the CAD system until deleted by whom? .

A

Information Services staff and/or the Pac File Coordinator

126
Q
A

Sgt Exam (11 decks)

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