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What is the Department's policy regarding major special events?
To formulate a written plan before major special events
How is 'special event' defined according to the directive?
Any activity that inhibits the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel
What does the Department aim to provide during special events?
High standards of safety and security
Which of the following is part of the purpose of Directive 47.135?
Coordination with other City departments and outside agencies
What does the Department aim to do before major special events?
Formulate a written plan to establish the officer in charge and logistical concerns
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
What will the event supervisor ensure with regard to the personnel assigned to the event?
They are properly equipped and attired
What task does the event supervisor perform prior to approving any parade permit?
Reviewing the planned parade route to determine public safety needs
What does the event supervisor include in the after-action report submitted to the division commander?
All of the above
What does the event supervisor consider when determining the number of officers assigned to each event?
The type of event
Who determines the staffing requirements for each event?
The event supervisor
When will members of the SSB supply the workforce necessary for the Department's participation in major special events?
When necessary
What does the event supervisor review with public service and transportation agencies prior to parades?
The planned assembly and disbanding points
Who approves any parade permit?
Event Supervisor
Who conducts a debriefing after the event?
Event Supervisor
Who is responsible for the planning, coordination, and operation of the Department's involvement in special events?
The Special Services Bureau (SSB) Supervisor
What does the Special Event Plan need to include?
Potential traffic problems
Who will report to the division commander responsible for the special event?
The Special Services Bureau (SSB) Supervisor
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
What responsibility does the event supervisor have prior to the event?
Ensuring that the event sponsor has obtained all necessary permits
What does the Special Event Plan need to include regarding traffic direction and control?
Ingress and egress of vehicles and pedestrians
What does the event supervisor need to ensure concerning the police requirements?
Understanding of City codes, ordinances, and rules by the event sponsor
What is the estimate of attendance included in Crowd Control for special events?
Number of spectators anticipated at the event.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the departmental standards and procedures for planning and managing special events by the Boca Raton Police Services Department. Understand the allocation of personnel and resources, establishment of event supervisors, responsibilities, traffic control, and potential crime problems.
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