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What is the highest priority ranking for calls in the St. Lucie County 911 Communications Center?
What is the highest priority ranking for calls in the St. Lucie County 911 Communications Center?
When a zone car is not available to respond to a priority call, what does dispatch do?
When a zone car is not available to respond to a priority call, what does dispatch do?
What is the emergency air traffic signal used by the closest zone unit for emergency and felony-in-progress calls?
What is the emergency air traffic signal used by the closest zone unit for emergency and felony-in-progress calls?
When are back-up units required according to the text?
When are back-up units required according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the Code System mentioned in the radio communication guidelines?
What is the purpose of the Code System mentioned in the radio communication guidelines?
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What is the purpose of the Digital Voice Program (D.V.P.) mentioned in the radio communication guidelines?
What is the purpose of the Digital Voice Program (D.V.P.) mentioned in the radio communication guidelines?
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When can free speech be used according to the radio communication guidelines?
When can free speech be used according to the radio communication guidelines?
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What is the purpose of the radio communication guidelines mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the radio communication guidelines mentioned in the text?
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What is the responsibility of officers regarding their radios according to the text?
What is the responsibility of officers regarding their radios according to the text?
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Study Notes
Responsibilities and Procedures for Police Communications
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All broadcasts from the St. Lucie County 911 Communications Center are considered an officer's primary work assignment.
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Priority calls are ranked from 1 to 4, with 1 being the most urgent and requiring immediate dispatch.
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When a zone car is not available to respond to a priority call, dispatch will advise the district sergeant to assign another zone car or decide whether to hold the call.
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Emergency and felony-in-progress calls require the closest zone unit to respond and use a "10-33" emergency air traffic signal.
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Back-up units are required for certain situations, such as felony-in-progress calls or disturbances involving potentially armed or dangerous individuals.
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The 911 Communications Center records relevant information for all requests for service or self-initiated activity.
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Officers must keep their radios on at all times and use the appropriate codes and signals for communication.
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Unofficial use of the radio is prohibited, and officers must maintain a professional demeanor when communicating.
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Officers will monitor the radio at all times while in service and acknowledge receiving information from the dispatcher.
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Officers must notify the dispatcher when they arrive at the scene of a call and when they complete the call.
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Officers may only use another agency's frequency in emergency situations and must identify themselves with their individual radio designation.
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The 911 Communications Center will make telephone calls for units without access to a phone in certain situations, such as emergencies or when a unit has a prisoner in custody.Radio Communication Guidelines for Law Enforcement Personnel
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The radio communication guidelines are established to ensure effective and efficient communication among law enforcement personnel.
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The radio channel to be used will be decided by the district supervisor based on the situation.
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In case of an emergency, the priority will be given to emergency traffic, and all other communication will be suspended.
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911 Communications will advise all units to return to normal operations after the emergency is terminated.
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During special events, the event supervisor will advise the district supervisor, and the personnel involved in the event will use the designated channel.
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The use of Digital Voice Program (D.V.P.) is strictly for strategic situations and confidential messages.
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The Code System will be used to reduce radio traffic, and non-urgent lengthy messages will be given to 911 Communications for broadcast on the radio.
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The basic ten-code signals will be adhered to, and no additional codes will be utilized.
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Free speech will not be used except in exigent circumstances and/or when other agencies are assisting during an All Hazard Plan event.
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The guidelines apply to all law enforcement agencies that utilize the basic ten-code signals.
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Effective communication is essential for successful law enforcement operations.
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The guidelines aim to reduce radio traffic, ensure confidentiality, and prioritize emergency communication.
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Test your knowledge on the responsibilities and procedures for police communications with this quiz. Learn about the ranking of priority calls, the use of codes and signals, and the importance of effective communication for successful law enforcement operations. Keywords: police communications, priority calls, codes and signals, effective communication, law enforcement.
