SOP Flashcards
When members of the Police Department make an arrest on an outstanding warrant from another agency, the officer needs only to complete:
the arrest affidavit which will serve as the report.
Neighborhood police officers shall notify their ___ on all arrests prior to transporting off scene unless ___.
immediate supervisor; exigent circumstances are present.
In the absence of their immediate supervisor, a neighboring district supervisor shall be notified.
The District commander will be committed to superior customer service by ensuring all citizen complainants are contacted within ___ of receiving a complaint.
24 hours
Patrol beat boundaries are divided into ___ designated as districts and zones. The boundaries of the zones were drawn with consideration to ___.
geographical areas; natural existing boundaries.
The supervisor will be responsible to assist the investigating officers in their:
investigations up to, and including, court presentations, if needed.
Although the Department recognizes that seniority may be the basis for selecting shifts, the Department reserves the right to:
schedule the hours and days to be worked on each job and shift for all personnel based on the best interest of the Department and its personnel.
The Department also reserves the right to modify the shift selection procedure when deemed:
appropriate and to schedule personnel regardless of prior service, or seniority when necessary.
The Field Force is a platoon of police officers and sergeants led by a lieutenant. It consists of:
six squads, but may range from two to eight squads.
The squad is the basic element of the mobile Field Force. Each squad will consist of:
seven police officers, one sergeant and two marked police units equipped with emergency lights and siren.
The Field Force may be used for the following assignments:
- To rescue victims or police officers under hazardous conditions. 2. To apprehend multiple offenders. 3. To seal off problem areas. 4. To control or disperse unruly crowds. 5. To clear hostile locations. 6. To provide patrol in problem areas.
Officers assigned to utilize bicycles for the primary purpose of surveillance are not required to:
complete a specialized training course.
A civilian crash investigator may answer calls for service and/or taking reports pertaining to:
- Lost/Found Property 2. Criminal Mischief (misdemeanors only) 3. Suspicious Incidents (when there are no indications that a person is, or will be in any danger) 4. Traffic Complaints Past (if a report is requested) 5. Property Damage (monetary value under $300) 6. Abandoned Vehicles 7. Thefts (misdemeanors only and when there is no suspect)
Civilian Crash Investigators are authorized to carry any specialized equipment, such as ___ training will be provided on such equipment prior to issue.
an expandable baton or OC spray,
Police officers and non-sworn Traffic Crash Investigators shall have ___ when directing traffic
their traffic safety vest with them while on patrol and shall wear it
No fixed traffic barricades shall be established by an officer unless and until such action has been approved by a:
supervisor
If a commercial operator takes a breath test and the results show .039% or lower, he must ___. If alcohol or contraband is found in possession of the operator, the truck may be ___.
park his vehicle for 24 hours;
shut down for 24 hours.
Whenever an autonomous vehicle (also known as “Beep”) is involved in a traffic crash, a ___ will respond to investigate the crash.
T.H.I.
Should traffic control be needed for an extended period of time, the shift supervisor will arrange for officer relief every ___. If an officer must remain at the traffic control post, then:
two hours;
food and beverage will be provided for them, as required.
In most cases, the___ radius around the crash scene is termed the crash zone.
fifty foot
Place the farthest flare at a distance equal to the stopping distance for the road’s posted speed, plus a distance (in feet) equal to the ___.
posted speed. For example: Posted speed 40 mph, stopping distance = 120 feet plus 40 feet = 160 feet from the crash zone.
Only under ___ circumstances will an officer transport an injured person to a medical facility. This will only be done after ___.
extreme unusual;
supervisor approval
The officer should remember that any statements made in the course of a crash investigation __ by statute.
are confidential
If a determination of fault is found in a traffic crash, a ___ may be issued, even on private property.
traffic citation
The only vehicles which will be unlocked by officers are those containing:
small children or animals, posing a potential health risk.
The ultimate goal of the traffic program for the Department is:
the voluntary compliance with traffic laws and regulations.
The newly assigned motor officer’s basic training will consist of an ___ hour training academy. In addition to the training, the new officer will ride with a senior motor officer for no less than __ hours of field training.
Eighty; sixteen