Romano-Communications Flashcards

1
Q

Who is the owner of Communications?

A

Assistant Chief of Communications

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2
Q

Communications personnel shall have immediate access to the following Sheriff’s Office resources: (7)

A
  1. Duty roster of all personnel, including the officer in charge
  2. Emergency recall information of every agency member via Employee Information System
  3. Immediate access to tactical dispatching plans
  4. Maps detailing the Sheriff’s Office service area
  5. Telephone numbers of emergency service agencies
  6. Telephone numbers for agency employees
  7. Visual status indicator for all officers signed on to the MDC system
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3
Q

The Sheriff’s Office is licensed by the _______.

A

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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4
Q

Officers shall not advise the PECO of what zone, sector or sub-sector a call is in or how long it will take to get there unless there is an _______ _____.

A

obvious error

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5
Q

______ shall not be used whenever officers are participating in mutual aid, other agencies, or situations that require multi-jurisdictional response.

A

Signals (Use plain English)

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6
Q

If a Comm Center recording is needed right away to affect an arrest or aid in the investigation, the PECO _______ shall be contacted.

A

supervisor

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7
Q

All call signs, with the exception of the Department of Corrections and Patrol, will be assigned and maintained by the ___________, or designee.

A

Support Services Chief

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8
Q

Supervisors are assigned the following call numbers:

A

Lieutenants – 100 through 199
Sergeants – 500 through 789
Patrol officer in Charge (PIC) – 790 through 799.

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9
Q

Patrol sergeants serving in an SIC capacity will place the modifier “S” at the end of their permanent call sign to indicate they are serving in the role of ______ __________ (e.g., 777S).

A

watch commander

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10
Q

All sworn employees below the rank of sergeant shall use his employee identification number when using the radio ________.

A

off-duty.

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11
Q

Radios are programmed with at least three “flights” or sets of talk groups, which are called the “A,” “B,” or “C” flight. Each flight has __ talk groups.

A

16

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12
Q

All talk groups on the “A” flight are recorded on the

Communications recording system, with the exception of the four __________ talk groups.

A

Special Event

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13
Q

The B and C flights (are/are not) recorded by the Comm Center recording system

A

are not

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14
Q

Officers will not log out on a reckless driver (Signal 12), when conducting a ________.

A

traffic stop

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15
Q

In any situation requiring (10-33) traffic only, radio traffic for that situation may be transferred off the zone talk group by the PECO per the PECO Supervisor or at the request of a supervisor. Whenever possible, _____________ will be the talk group used for the situation.

A

Tactical Channel One (TACT ONE -A 16)

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16
Q

“Hit” Responses

Whenever possible, officers should avoid taking action until the ______ has arrived.

A

backup

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17
Q

If the possibility for contamination is by an Airborne Pathogen (i.e., Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc.), the PECO shall put in the comments field ___________.

A

“CODE BLUE ALPHA.”

18
Q

If the possibility for contamination is by a blood-borne pathogen (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis, etc.) the PECO shall put in the comments field ____________.

A

“CODE BLUE BRAVO.”

19
Q

________ administration is responsible for the assignment, reassignment, inventory, and repair of patrol and investigations issued cell phones.

A

Communications

20
Q

What does CAD stand for?

A

Computer Aided Dispatch

21
Q

Sign On

Officers will sign on in the appropriate area and will type their supervisor’s call sign in the _____ field.

A

rider

22
Q

____________ or supervisors may use permanent radio call numbers if working secondary employment in that capacity. (enforcement related T60)

A

Specialized Units

23
Q

Unless the dispatcher advises otherwise, officers will assume the ________ wishes to see the police and will make every effort to make personal contact with
the complainant on every call.

A

complainant

24
Q

The On View screen will be used for all non-emergency calls except: (3)

A
  1. Traffic stops
  2. When officer safety may be jeopardized
  3. When logging as a backup unit
25
Q

Officers (may/may not) check (10-84) during the first or last hour of their shift.

A

may not

26
Q

Meal break limitations (number of officers out of service, uniformed officers at one establishment, or across zone lines) will be governed by the ___________ or higher authority.

A

watch commander

27
Q

_______ is an auto tele-notification system designed to broadcast an emergency message in a matter of minutes. It is used to notify communities of time sensitive concerns, predetermined functions, and crime prevention alerts.

A

“CodeRed”

28
Q

The procedures for requesting a broadcast through the auto tele-notification system are as follows:

A
  1. the requestor should develop a script
    appropriate for the notification and define a map the geographical area to be notified
  2. Ensure the message contains an identification line within the first five seconds (“This is the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office”).
  3. Ensure the message includes the appropriate contact numbers
  4. Contact the PECO supervisors and provide the script and geographical area of the notification
  5. Ensure the proper division within JSO is notified prior to broadcasting bulletins
29
Q

The _____________ is technical equipment capable of connecting different radio resources and systems together within the State of Florida.

A

Florida Interoperability Network (FIN)

30
Q

Field units will contact the ________ ______ ______ to establish interagency communications.

A

Communications Watch Supervisor

31
Q

When agency members deploy out of county for a mutual aid event, simplex (i.e., car to car) channels ___ or ___ may be used to coordinate responding efforts between members of the JSO deployment group.

A

B11 or B12

32
Q

CCR stands for?

A

Central Communication Report

33
Q

Call Priority
This priority is used only when life threatening
or serious personal injury has occurred or the threat exists. This call requires police presence at the scene as quickly as possible. Any situation or event placing citizens in imminent physical danger. This call shall be dispatched immediately with one long alert tone by voice radio

A

Priority 1 – Emergency / Life Threatening:

34
Q

Call Priority
This priority will be used for calls where an officer is to proceed without delay. These calls include violent crimes or forcible felonies occurring within the last 10
minutes. Medical related calls not involving life threatening or serious personal injuries or
have the potential for being crime related. This call shall be dispatched immediately by voice radio and MDC.

A

Priority 2 – Urgent

35
Q

Call Priority
This priority will be used for those calls where an officer is to proceed without delay in accordance with traffic laws. These types of calls include crimes/incidents with risk of personal Injury or potential
violence, or crimes occurring within the last 15 minutes.

A

Priority 3-Immediate

36
Q

Call Priority
This priority allows for a call to be placed in queue (i.e., delayed for a predetermined time) until a unit in the appropriate geographical area becomes
available. This includes calls with minor property damage, no threat of injury, or no potential of making a criminal apprehension at the scene.

A

Priority 4-Standard

37
Q

Call Priority

This priority diverts calls to the Tele-Serv Unit to be handled over the telephone without dispatching a unit.

A

Priority 5-Teleserv

38
Q

Call Priority

Call where the officer remains in service and in radio contact with the PECO and is available for more serious calls.

A

Priority 6-Public Service

39
Q

There are two ways to provide non-English interpreter services:

A
  1. Telephone translators

2. Face to Face translators

40
Q

If an officer or detective requires the use of a face to face non-English translator he shall:

A
  1. Contact NCIC to request a face to face meeting with a non-English translator (48 hours in advance whenever possible);
  2. Advise the translator of the questions to ask the non-English speaking citizen
  3. Document the questions asked by the translator and the responses given by the non-English speaking person;
  4. Advise NCIC of the arrival and departure times of the translator