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What is the standard assignment for audible alarm calls according to the SOP 81.33?
What is the standard assignment for audible alarm calls according to the SOP 81.33?
- One law enforcement officer (correct)
- Two law enforcement officers
- Three law enforcement officers
- One public safety call taker
What action should an LEO take upon hearing an audible alarm as per SOP 81.33?
What action should an LEO take upon hearing an audible alarm as per SOP 81.33?
- Immediately telephone the alarmed premises to inquire about its status
- Notify the public safety dispatcher of the approximate location and investigate the alarm (correct)
- Disregard the alarm unless further instructions are received
- Wait for another LEO to arrive before investigating the alarm
What is the protocol for public safety call takers (PSCTs) if they receive a call on the alarm?
What is the protocol for public safety call takers (PSCTs) if they receive a call on the alarm?
- Notify the LEO immediately (correct)
- Contact the fire department instead
- Conduct a preliminary investigation before notifying the LEO
- Ignore the call until the LEO arrives at the alarmed premises
What is the initial response from PSDs/PSCTs when an alarm is received?
What is the initial response from PSDs/PSCTs when an alarm is received?
What should LEOs do upon completing the search of alarmed premises with no sign of criminal activity?
What should LEOs do upon completing the search of alarmed premises with no sign of criminal activity?
According to the Alarm Calls SOP, what factors influence the decision of whether PSDs/PSCTs should telephone the alarmed premises upon arrival?
According to the Alarm Calls SOP, what factors influence the decision of whether PSDs/PSCTs should telephone the alarmed premises upon arrival?
What should PSDs/PSCTs do if they make contact with a representative in the alarmed premises?
What should PSDs/PSCTs do if they make contact with a representative in the alarmed premises?
What should be done if silent listening and/or video alarm indicates that a crime may be occurring?
What should be done if silent listening and/or video alarm indicates that a crime may be occurring?
Under what circumstances can an alarm be cancelled after it has been dispatched to an LEO?
Under what circumstances can an alarm be cancelled after it has been dispatched to an LEO?
In severe weather situations, what can PSDs request from an LEO supervisor?
In severe weather situations, what can PSDs request from an LEO supervisor?
How should residential alarms be dispatched during severe weather situations?
How should residential alarms be dispatched during severe weather situations?
What should PSDs do if new information develops or circumstances change while an alarm call is stacked?
What should PSDs do if new information develops or circumstances change while an alarm call is stacked?
Which types of alarm calls will have greater priority during severe weather situations?
Which types of alarm calls will have greater priority during severe weather situations?