Title 16 - Patrol Procedures Flashcards
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Generally, how old does a person need to be do do a Ride Along?
Generally 18
16- 17 can if there is written permission by parent with reason for the request, and
Pct Captain or unit commander must contact juveniles parent.
How many ride-alongs is a person allowed?
One per year, unless participating in part of the SPD hiring process.
What are the disqualifiers for a ride-along?
- Criminal history that includes violent crimes or crimes against government order is automatic disqualifier.
- Any warrants
- impaired by drugs or alcohol
- If person has other criminal history, LT or watch commander decides on case-by-case basis.
If a ride-along request has a criminal history and is approved to ride, who must present the officer with the ride-along’s criminal history?
Lt will inform the assigned officer. The assigned officer may refuse based on the information.
How long will ride-along requests be retained?
Current year plus 3
Who may issue a conditional approval for a ride-along request when the form comes in?
Precinct captain
Who will run a warrant and NCIC check for ride-along requests?
Sergeant.
Who can cancel or reschedule a ride along based on staffing levels or other circumstances?
Lieutenant
Who may terminate a ride along if the rider’s manner is inappropriate or dangerous?
The officer. The captain will decide if rider will be denied further ride requests.
Can ride along observers attend roll call?
No
By law, who conducts next-of-kin notification for most death investigations?
Medical Examiner’s office
When does SPD conduct next-of-kin death notification?
When requested by Medical Examiner or in an emergency.
What type of calls are death notifications considered?
Crisis calls
Who determines whether to approve or not approve a death notification?
Watch lieutenant
Who should conduct the death notification if the death or serious injury is to an employee?
Officers watch lieutenant.
What does Guardian One offer air support for?
Patrol and specialized missions.
What does Guardian Two offer air support for?
Special operations such as Search and Rescue and tactical missions.
Can Guardian one be utilized for missing children and vulnerable adults?
Yes
How does an officer request Guardian One?
If guardian one is operating, officer can request through communication or on radio.
If guardian one is off-duty, then a sergeant will screen and contact communications
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What is the goal of the ICV/BWV program?
To enhance public trust in SPD by providing greater transparency into officer actions.
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How are ICV microphones assigned?
Each precinct will be assigend microphones, who will then assign them to squads.
How are BWV cameras assigned?
The dept will assigned cameras to individual officers.
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Where must employees wear BWV?
Upper torso
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How will SPMAA members deploy with BWV?
In a manner consistent with the existing labor contract.