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Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator?
Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator?
Calls to 911 should be answered within 4 rings.
Calls to 911 should be answered within 4 rings.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of empathy in a telecommunicator's role?
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 ______.
The number of district offices for 911 Dispatch is ______.
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Match the following caller types with their handling suggestions:
Match the following caller types with their handling suggestions:
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What does ACN stand for?
What does ACN stand for?
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Telematics includes GPS tracking in vehicles and does not offer collision notifications.
Telematics includes GPS tracking in vehicles and does not offer collision notifications.
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What is the function key to initiate an incident?
What is the function key to initiate an incident?
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The function key F12 is used to ______.
The function key F12 is used to ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six W's used in emergency situations?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six W's used in emergency situations?
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TARS stands for Time & Activity Registration.
TARS stands for Time & Activity Registration.
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List two suggestions for handling calls involving a person with mental health issues.
List two suggestions for handling calls involving a person with mental health issues.
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The acronym CYMBALS helps to describe a _____.
The acronym CYMBALS helps to describe a _____.
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Match the TAR codes with their corresponding uses:
Match the TAR codes with their corresponding uses:
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What does CAD stand for in the context of reporting?
What does CAD stand for in the context of reporting?
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Press Memos are completed to allow for speculation during incidents.
Press Memos are completed to allow for speculation during incidents.
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The main purpose of using CITE is to create a __________.
The main purpose of using CITE is to create a __________.
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Match the following types of liability with their definitions:
Match the following types of liability with their definitions:
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Flashcards
Empathy in customer service
Empathy in customer service
Caring about and considering others' emotions and experiences; understanding their feelings, and responding accordingly.
Active listening technique
Active listening technique
Repeating what someone says, using soft encouragement, or understanding the context.
Handling child callers
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
Call processing steps
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Crime in progress questions
Crime in progress questions
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CAD Reporting
CAD Reporting
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OQ
OQ
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Press Memo Purpose
Press Memo Purpose
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Email Subject Format
Email Subject Format
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High Risk Call Control
High Risk Call Control
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Six W's
Six W's
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CYMBALS
CYMBALS
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TAR Code for Scheduled Day Off
TAR Code for Scheduled Day Off
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TAR Code for Vacation
TAR Code for Vacation
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Confidentiality Importance
Confidentiality Importance
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Telematics
Telematics
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AACN
AACN
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911 call answer
911 call answer
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F10 in CAD
F10 in CAD
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