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What is the policy regarding the communications system according to the Department?
What is the policy regarding the communications system according to the Department?
- To limit communication only to Police and Fire Rescue response
- To outsource the communications system
- To provide the most effective communications system possible (correct)
- To provide minimal communication services
What are the major functions of the Communications Section?
What are the major functions of the Communications Section?
- Call taking, call dispatching, and radio communications (correct)
- Radio communications, radio repairs, and call taking
- Automated data communications, recording, and Teletype
- Teletype, radio repairs, and automated data communications
According to the directive, under what does the Communications Section fall?
According to the directive, under what does the Communications Section fall?
- County Sheriff's Office
- Boca Raton Police Services Department (correct)
- The City Council
- Fire Rescue Department
What is meant by 'Recording' according to the directive?
What is meant by 'Recording' according to the directive?
Where can employees find a detailed view of the Communications Section’s chain of command?
Where can employees find a detailed view of the Communications Section’s chain of command?
What is the minimum retention period for recordings as per the 911 system policy?
What is the minimum retention period for recordings as per the 911 system policy?
Who is responsible for handling requests for recordings from the public?
Who is responsible for handling requests for recordings from the public?
How are 911 calls handled in terms of recording requests from the public?
How are 911 calls handled in terms of recording requests from the public?
Who is authorized to make requests for recordings from the Office of the State Attorney?
Who is authorized to make requests for recordings from the Office of the State Attorney?
What is the responsibility of investigating employees in relation to Teletype entries and messages?
What is the responsibility of investigating employees in relation to Teletype entries and messages?
Who is responsible for submitting approved Teletype Request Forms to the Teletype operator?
Who is responsible for submitting approved Teletype Request Forms to the Teletype operator?
What type of calls are dispatched directly from the Communications Center?
What type of calls are dispatched directly from the Communications Center?
What is the primary responsibility of the PSD assigned to the police radio control consoles?
What is the primary responsibility of the PSD assigned to the police radio control consoles?
What is the procedure if an employee fails to acknowledge a radio call?
What is the procedure if an employee fails to acknowledge a radio call?
Who are authorized entry to the Communications Center?
Who are authorized entry to the Communications Center?
What is the purpose of the Municipal Services Department's documented inspections and maintenance of backup power systems?
What is the purpose of the Municipal Services Department's documented inspections and maintenance of backup power systems?
What information must be documented for a request for police service?
What information must be documented for a request for police service?
What is the responsibility of employees who respond to a call without being dispatched?
What is the responsibility of employees who respond to a call without being dispatched?
Who will use prudent discretion in releasing personal telephone numbers to other Police and Fire Rescue Services employees?
Who will use prudent discretion in releasing personal telephone numbers to other Police and Fire Rescue Services employees?
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