Watch Commander Duties

Question 1

Patrol Watch Commander are each responsible for an area of the city.

Answer 1

North, East, West, Southeast, Southwest, Del Amo Fashion Center / Torrance Refinery

Question 2

Patrol Watch Commanders shall attend organized community meetings within their assigned area.

Answer 2

PTA, HOA meetings, Neighborhood Watch, Town Hall, and Coucil Agenda Meetings.

Question 3

Each Watch Commander will submit a monthly activity report for their assigned area of responsibility.

Answer 3

To the Patrol Division Commander no later then the end of the 1st week of each Deployment Period.

Question 4

Each Watch Commander ensures employee evaluations are completed and submitted…

Answer 4

To the Patrol Division Commander within 2 weeks of the employee’s evaluation due date.

Question 5

When a Watch Commander is assigned to a Critical Incident Review Board (CIRB) he will..

Answer 5

Coordinate with the City Attorney, the Deputy Chief, Command Staff, and Research and Training to ensure the CIRB is completed within 90 days of the incident.

Question 6

With regard to Daily Logs the Watch Commander shall..

Answer 6

Ensure the Sergeant’s Daily Logs are timely submitted and saved to appropriate file.

Question 7

The Watch Commander’s role in a major incident is to…

Answer 7

Respond to the scene, and assume the role of Incident Commander.

Question 8

Who can accept a Personnel Complaint?

Answer 8

The on-duty Watch Commander or ANY supervisor. Audio/Video recorded, time stamped, and a copy provided to complaintant.

Question 9

Watch Commanders conduct UOF, Pursuit, TC Reviews which must be completed and sent to Patrol Bureau Commander within how many days?

Answer 9

10 Days.

Question 10

The Watch Commander shall notify CAL-OSHA within

Answer 10

8 hours.  Serious injuries include:
DEATH
AMPUTATION
DISFIGUREMENT
HOSPITALIZATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS