911 Call Taker Training Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator?

  • Flexible
  • Accountable
  • Arrogant (correct)
  • Honest
  • Calls to 911 should be answered within 4 rings.

    False (B)

    What is the primary purpose of empathy in a telecommunicator's role?

    To care about and consider others' emotions and experiences.

    The number of district offices for 911 Dispatch is ______.

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following caller types with their handling suggestions:

    <p>Child callers = Use common terms and give lots of reassurance Elderly callers = Speak slowly and address formally General callers = Ask targeted questions Callers with mental health issues = Use hooks and avoid triggers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ACN stand for?

    <p>Automatic Collision Notification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telematics includes GPS tracking in vehicles and does not offer collision notifications.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function key to initiate an incident?

    <p>F8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The function key F12 is used to ______.

    <p>submit an incident form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Telematics = GPS tracking and collision notification systems ACN = Automatic Collision Notification F10 = Submit command line Stress management tips = Therapy, hobbies, routine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six W's used in emergency situations?

    <p>Whereabouts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TARS stands for Time & Activity Registration.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two suggestions for handling calls involving a person with mental health issues.

    <p>Keep a calm and even tone; show respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The acronym CYMBALS helps to describe a _____.

    <p>vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the TAR codes with their corresponding uses:

    <p>9502 = Scheduled day off 9003 = Vacation day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAD stand for in the context of reporting?

    <p>Computer Aided Dispatch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Press Memos are completed to allow for speculation during incidents.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main purpose of using CITE is to create a __________.

    <p>case number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of liability with their definitions:

    <p>Criminal = Involves jail time due to negligence or crime Civil = Involves state torts and federal rights violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Empathy in customer service

    Caring about and considering others' emotions and experiences; understanding their feelings, and responding accordingly.

    Active listening technique

    Repeating what someone says, using soft encouragement, or understanding the context.

    Handling child callers

    Use common words, speak gently, and focus on one thing at a time, reassure, and ask for an adult.

    Call processing steps

    Receiving the call, and gathering essential information, then documenting it.

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    Crime in progress questions

    Ask about injuries, weapons, and the suspect's location, and ask for updates on the situation.

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    CAD Reporting

    Using a computer system to record and manage information about incidents and events, such as police dispatches.

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    OQ

    Abbreviated term for 'Open Queries,' referring to unanswered questions or unresolved issues related to an event or incident.

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    Press Memo Purpose

    Press memos are official statements released to the media to provide accurate information and minimize speculation about an incident.

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    Email Subject Format

    Email notifications for press memos should include specific details in a standardized format, such as the district, incident type, and location.

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    High Risk Call Control

    Techniques used to manage calls involving volatile situations, such as keeping the caller on the phone, using a calming tone, and avoiding triggers.

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    Six W's

    A framework for gathering information during an emergency call, focusing on location, event details, involved parties, time, reason, and involved objects or people.

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    CYMBALS

    An acronym used to describe a vehicle, including its color, year, make, body type, accessories, license plate, and state.

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    TAR Code for Scheduled Day Off

    The specific code used in the Time & Activity System (TARS) to record a scheduled day off.

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    TAR Code for Vacation

    The code within the Time & Activity System (TARS) used to record a vacation day.

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    Confidentiality Importance

    Maintaining secrecy to protect the safety and privacy of individuals, law enforcement, and operations from potential threats, and to preserve public trust in law enforcement.

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    Telematics

    Systems in vehicles that use GPS tracking and can send automatic collision notifications.

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    AACN

    Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, a more sophisticated version of ACN with enhanced features and information.

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    911 call answer

    The standard phrase used to answer incoming 911 calls: "State Patrol 911, what is the location of your emergency?"

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    F10 in CAD

    The function key in Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) used to submit incidents, commands, and incident updates.

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