TRF Flashcards
TRF-01: Mission, Goals, and Objectives
According to TRF-01, what guides enforcement actions within the Commonwealth?
- MGL;
- Code of MA Regulations;
- Federal Regulations;
- Department Policies; AND
- Other lawful regulations related to the identified violations.
TRF-02: Patrol
Where should a courtesy sticker be affixed to a vehicle?
The upper left corner of the rear glass or where it can be readily identified by other members.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding motor vehicle pursuits?
2022 LT. Exam-P&P, TRF-02
a. The officer in command and control of the pursuit must be of equal or higher rank than the pursuing officer.
b. Members operating SP motorcycles may engage in pursuits, but shall allow a marked/semi-marked unit to assume the primary pursuit position at the earliest opportunity.
c. Tire deflating devices should be considered as an effective option for bringing a pursuit to a conclusion regardless of the type of vehicle being pursued.
d. Only 3 SP vehicles should engage in an active pursuit, unless the Troop Duty Officer determines extenuating circumstances warrant additional assistance.
d. Only 3 SP vehicles should engage in an active pursuit, unless the Troop Duty Officer determines extenuating circumstances warrant additional assistance.
TRF-03 Selective Traffic Enforcement
The Troop Traffic Programs Officer shall document and report to the Traffic Programs Commanding Officer for selected traffic enforcement activities conducted. When shall the report be submitted?
No later than the last day of each quarter
TRF-03 Selective Traffic Enforcement
When shall the Traffic Programs Section document an annual review of Department selective traffic enforcement activities?
No later than December 31st.
TRF-03 Selective Traffic Enforcement
What are the 3 primary purposes of selective traffic enforcement?
- Regulate flow;
- Reduce crashes; AND
- Improve safety of roadways.
TRF-03 Selective Traffic Enforcement
How often does the Traffic Programs Section provide assistance and guidance to Troop Commanders on selective enforcement activities?
Monthly
TRF-03 Selective Traffic Enforcement
What do the Traffic Programs Section summaries include?
- Time & location of crashes;
- Causal factors; AND
- Types of violations noted.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding motor vehicle pursuits?
2022 LT. Exam-P&P, TRF-04
Members shall immediately terminate a pursuit when ordered to do so by the Troop Duty Officer or any Department member holding the rank of ____________ or above.
a. Sergeant
b. Lieutenant
c. Captain
d. Major
c. Captain
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
Members SHALL not pursue a fleeing vehicle into another state, UNLESS what reasons exist?
- The reason for attempting to stop the motor vehicle is a felony; AND
- The member is specifically authorized by the Troop Duty Officer.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
After examining each pursuit to ensure compliance with this policy, who shall the Pursuit Review Committee report their findings to?
Deputy Superintendent
Note: State Police Motorcycles SHALL NOT be involved in a pursuit.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
What should the primary pursuit member continually broadcast?
- Location
- Direction (often redundant)
- Speed
- Road conditions
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
How many State Police vehicles should or may engage in an active pursuit without receiving authorization of more being added?
3
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
Can the Troop Duty Officer allow more vehicles to engage in an active pursuit and under what conditions?
YES;
- If determined that there are extenuating circumstances which warrant additional assistance.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
After the CODE 1 is initiated, what is the next responsibility that the Troop Duty Officer shall do?
Personally broadcast “Command and Control” of the pursuit.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
Under Troop Duty Officer responsibilities for information obtained from an active pursuit member, what follows a cruiser number confirmation?
- Location
- Direction
- Speed
- Traffic conditions
- Then the original reason for the stop.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
The Troop Duty Officer must obtain a vehicle description and what other information pertaining to the vehicle?
- Plate;
- Number of occupants, if known.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
During Inter-Troop Pursuits, which Troops’ Duty Officer should be in command of the newly entered troop?
Troop Duty Officer of jurisdiction should assume control;
- But the previous Duty Officer must maintain control until the “Command and Control” broadcast is personally completed by the (new) Troop Duty Officer of jurisdiction.
Note: The originating Troop Duty Officer will complete the report
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
During Inter-Troop Pursuits, which Troop Duty Officer shall complete the pursuit evaluation?
The Troop Duty Officer of the originating Troop.
A Trooper who has probable cause to believe that a towed vehicle is a piece of evidence wishes to place an investigative hold on the vehicle. Does a Trooper require supervisor’s approval before notifying the tow service provider (TSP) using a SP 357C form?
2022 LT. Exam-P&P, TRF-09
a. Yes, because the SP 357C shall be approved by supervisor for all investigative holds without exception.
b. Yes, because the SP 357C shall be approved by supervisor for all investigative holds other than for Melanie’s Law.
c. No, because the SP 357C only requires supervisory approval for investigative holds for Melanie’s Law.
d. No, because the SP 357C only requires a supervisory approval for vehicles held beyond 10 days.
b. Yes, because the SP 357C shall be approved by supervisor for all investigative holds other than for Melanie’s Law.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
What must the Troop Duty Officer specifically state to other law enforcement agencies within his/her jurisdiction during a notification of their pursuit?
- Are they requesting our assistance; or
- Is this a courtesy notification with no participation requested?
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
The Troop Duty Officer must assign a supervisor to investigate all crashes and injuries associated with a SP pursuit.
For an Inter-Troop pursuit crash, will the supervisor come from the originating Troop where the pursuit began or a supervisor from the Troop where the crash/injury occurred?
A supervisor from the Troop in which the crash/injury occurred will be assigned the investigation.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
True or False:
Once an outside law enforcement agency requests assistance from the Troop Duty Officer and it is granted, SP shall act as a SECONDARY unit to the other agency’s officer UNLESS otherwise directed by the Troop Duty Officer.
TRUE
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits,
Deliberate contact shall be utilized ONLY when authorized AND ordered by the Troop Duty Officer, Troop Commander, or sworn Command Staff member UNLESS for what reason?
When it is warranted by the immediacy of the exigency (example: vehicle driving towards a crowd).
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
Describe this policy’s tactic of “passing” regarding pursuits.
Attempts to pass another police vehicle are strictly prohibited, UNLESS the police vehicle is disabled OR ordered by the Troop Duty Officer.
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
True or False:
According to TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits, unmarked cruisers should disengage once 3 marked/semi-marked cruisers have become actively involved in the pursuit unless specifically authorized by the Troop Duty Officer.
TRUE
TRF-04 Motor Vehicle Pursuits
What are two listed reasons as exceptions for when members are authorized to initiate or engage in an ongoing pursuit in a Non-Departmental Vehicle?
- Imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to the public or officer(s) exist; and/or
- Ordered by the TDO of jurisdiction.
Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require heightened officer safety, situational, awareness, and some tactics. According to TRF-4A, which of the following is correct regarding foot pursuits?
2022 LT. Exam-P&P, TRF-04A
a. The team concept of using 3 or more officers must be used.
b. If extenuating circumstances warrant continuation of a foot pursuit, it is generally recommended that a single member keep the suspect in sight from a safe distance and coordinate containment.
c. If the degree of danger to the pursuing officer or member, and/or suspect, is less than a necessity for immediate apprehension, a pursuit should not be initiated, or if in progress, should be terminated.
d. Barracks desk officer shall direct additional state, police, tactical resources to respond to the area if applicable.
b. If extenuating circumstances warrant continuation of a foot pursuit, it is generally recommended that a single member keep the suspect in sight from a safe distance and coordinate containment.
TRF-04A Foot Pursuits
True or False:
This policy states that the team concept of using two or more officers SHOULD be used whenever possible.
TRUE
TRF-05 Traffic Incident Management
What two-word term is used to describe the restoration of normal traffic flow as quickly and safely as possible?
“Quick Clearance”
TRF-05 Traffic Incident Management
What are the responsibilities within the Traffic Incident Management Response Framework that are critical to initiating the appropriate response and successfully managing an incident?
- Perform First-On-Scene Duties
- Evaluate the incident
- If a commercial vehicle (bus or truck) is involved, the DOT number is required.
- In case of hazardous material releases: the type, estimated amount, tank rupture, and placard number is required.
- Initiate Communication of the Incident
- Secure the Scene
- Perform First Responder Duties
- Control Scene Access/Egress
- Assume Incident Command Duties until Relieved
- The senior member at the scene shall assume IC duties until the appropriate IC agency or higher ranking member arrives. In the event that an actual or serious threat of fire, explosion, or HAZMAT is encountered, the responsibility for the “immediate scene” shall fall to the Senior Local Fire Department Official. Department personnel should be aware that IC shall be transferred back to the Department once the fire, threat of fire or HAZMAT has been removed and the scene deemed safe.
- Support Unified Command as Necessary
- Implement Alternate Routes
- Assist the Public Information Coordinator
- Conduct Incident Investigation
- Participate in After-Action Review/Debriefing
TRF-08 Traffic Citations
Court Officers SHALL have how long to mail or deliver paper civil infraction copies to the Registrar?
Not later than the end of the 6th business day after the date of the violation(s).
- Criminal complaint/summons has the same time requirement.
TRF-08 Traffic Citations
How frequently SHALL Station/Section/Unit Commanders submit compliance reports as directed by the Traffic Stop Data Collection Technical Manual?
- Monthly;
- Quarterly (so if you are doing it monthly, aren’t you already doing it quarterly? smh)
TRF-08 Traffic Citations
When do you need to submit a to/from for a paper or eCitation voiding?
Before the end of the tour of duty and submit to first line supervisor
Notes:
- The voided paper citation and explanation shall be returned to the Registrar forthwith.
- The voided eCitation To/From shall NOT be forwarded but retained at the barracks.
- Both Station/Section/Unit Commanders and Supervisors shall review citations for accuracy, legibility, and compliance with statutory requirements