Special Events

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What is the Department's policy regarding major special events?

To focus on traffic control and crowd handling

To delegate responsibility to outside agencies

To minimize the allocation of personnel and resources

To formulate a written plan before major special events (correct)

How is 'special event' defined according to the directive?

Any activity that inhibits the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel (correct)

Any public gathering or parade

Any public event with more than 100 attendees

Any meeting or activity on public streets

What does the Department aim to provide during special events?

Entertainment and leisure activities

Minimal police presence

High standards of safety and security (correct)

Discounted services to event organizers

Which of the following is part of the purpose of Directive 47.135?

Coordination with other City departments and outside agencies Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department aim to do before major special events?

Formulate a written plan to establish the officer in charge and logistical concerns Signup and view all the answers

Who reserves the right to assign members or use other appropriate assets to extra duty if insufficient volunteers are forthcoming from the Department members to staff the event?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What will the event supervisor ensure with regard to the personnel assigned to the event?

They are properly equipped and attired Signup and view all the answers

What task does the event supervisor perform prior to approving any parade permit?

Reviewing the planned parade route to determine public safety needs Signup and view all the answers

What does the event supervisor include in the after-action report submitted to the division commander?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the event supervisor consider when determining the number of officers assigned to each event?

The type of event Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the staffing requirements for each event?

The event supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When will members of the SSB supply the workforce necessary for the Department's participation in major special events?

When necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does the event supervisor review with public service and transportation agencies prior to parades?

The planned assembly and disbanding points Signup and view all the answers

Who approves any parade permit?

Event Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts a debriefing after the event?

Event Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the planning, coordination, and operation of the Department's involvement in special events?

The Special Services Bureau (SSB) Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What does the Special Event Plan need to include?

Potential traffic problems Signup and view all the answers

Who will report to the division commander responsible for the special event?

The Special Services Bureau (SSB) Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of officers assigned to a special event detail regarding their uniform?

Wear a uniform as prescribed by the event supervisor or the Department uniform policy Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does the event supervisor have prior to the event?

Ensuring that the event sponsor has obtained all necessary permits Signup and view all the answers

What does the Special Event Plan need to include regarding traffic direction and control?

Ingress and egress of vehicles and pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

What does the event supervisor need to ensure concerning the police requirements?

Understanding of City codes, ordinances, and rules by the event sponsor Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimate of attendance included in Crowd Control for special events?

Number of spectators anticipated at the event. Signup and view all the answers

What should officers assigned to special events do regarding their assigned post?

Remain at their assigned post until completion, replaced by another officer, or released by a supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the SSB Supervisor concerning crime concerns?

Anticipate crime-related problems based on historical experience and intelligence information gathered from organizers and other concerned agencies. Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do before leaving their assigned post for emergency police services?

Weigh the relative threat to citizens and notify a supervisor if they decide to leave. Signup and view all the answers