Brevet Ranks and Officer Descriptions in the Department

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Which term is used to describe an officer above the rank of captain?

Director

Commanding Officer

Field Commander

Staff Officer (correct)

What is the term used for an employee in charge of a bureau, a group, an Area, or a division of the Department?

Staff Officer

Commanding Officer (correct)

Director

Field Commander

What is the term used to describe a commanding officer of an Office?

Field Commander

Director (correct)

Commanding Officer

Staff Officer

What is the term used to describe an officer who takes command of an emergency situation or who is in command of field details at planned special events?

Field Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an employee having charge of a specific watch in a division or geographic Area?

Watch Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an officer having charge of a section or unit?

Officer in Charge Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers initiate a pursuit?

When the driver fails to yield Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Department Manual Section 1/555.10?

To establish guidelines for initiation of a pursuit Signup and view all the answers

Which units can be considered as 'involvement' in a pursuit?

Any ground unit actively pursuing the suspect vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What types of offenses do not warrant pursuit according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of initiating a pursuit based only on an infraction?

Subject to disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Department Manual contains information about the initiation of a vehicle pursuit?

Section 1/555.10 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the process of aiding employees to gain effectiveness in their present or future assignments through the development of appropriate habits of thought, action, skill, knowledge, and attitude?

Training Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a supervisor in regards to the work accomplishment of subordinates?

To evaluate and analyze the work accomplishment Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors reflect in their reports?

The welfare of the department Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of a supervisor's role in carrying out proper police operations?

Commanding the actions of subordinates Signup and view all the answers

When should negative disciplinary action be used by supervisors?

After determining that positive disciplinary means are not feasible Signup and view all the answers

What are the pursuit adjudication classifications for initiation and involvement/pursuit tactics?

No further action taken and training Signup and view all the answers

During a serious or major unusual occurrence, who may activate the Field Command Post Division as a temporary division to direct operations in the field?

The Commanding Officer, Emergency Services Division Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department Operations Center during a major or serious unusual occurrence?

Coordinating the Department's emergency control activities Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to deactivate the Department Operations Center for purposes of the City's Emergency Operations Organization (EOO)?

The Emergency Operations Board (EOB) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for staffing the positions necessary in the Department Operations Center (DOC) when activated under the Emergency Operations Organization (EOO)?

The Commanding Officer, Department Operations Center (DOC) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an officer of equal or junior rank assume command of a situation?

When the officer then in charge is unable to perform their duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation for employees in recognizing and respecting the position of the officer in charge?

To carry out all lawful orders issued by the commanding authority Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the order of determination for the senior officer at a police incident?

Rank, paygrade assignment within rank, seniority within paygrade assignment within rank Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how is seniority of civilian employees determined?

Civil Service Classification, Length of Service, Designation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of line supervision?

A supervisor who issues directions and orders to designated subordinates Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of functional supervision?

Temporary supervision of employees to provide specialized or technical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the general supervisory duties of a supervisor?

Performance of general supervisory duties and technical skills and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the role of a supervisor in major disaster and emergency operations?

Familiarity with the role of the Department and maintenance of plans for activities Signup and view all the answers

Brevet Ranks and Officer Descriptions in the Department

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Questions and Answers

Which term is used to describe an officer above the rank of captain?

What is the term used for an employee in charge of a bureau, a group, an Area, or a division of the Department?

What is the term used to describe a commanding officer of an Office?

What is the term used to describe an officer who takes command of an emergency situation or who is in command of field details at planned special events?

What is the term used to describe an employee having charge of a specific watch in a division or geographic Area?

What is the term used to describe an officer having charge of a section or unit?

According to the text, when can officers initiate a pursuit?

What is the purpose of Department Manual Section 1/555.10?

Which units can be considered as 'involvement' in a pursuit?

What types of offenses do not warrant pursuit according to the text?

What is the consequence of initiating a pursuit based only on an infraction?

Which section of the Department Manual contains information about the initiation of a vehicle pursuit?

According to the text, what is the process of aiding employees to gain effectiveness in their present or future assignments through the development of appropriate habits of thought, action, skill, knowledge, and attitude?

What is the responsibility of a supervisor in regards to the work accomplishment of subordinates?

What should supervisors reflect in their reports?

What is an essential aspect of a supervisor's role in carrying out proper police operations?

When should negative disciplinary action be used by supervisors?

What are the pursuit adjudication classifications for initiation and involvement/pursuit tactics?

During a serious or major unusual occurrence, who may activate the Field Command Post Division as a temporary division to direct operations in the field?

What is the purpose of the Department Operations Center during a major or serious unusual occurrence?

Who has the authority to deactivate the Department Operations Center for purposes of the City's Emergency Operations Organization (EOO)?

Who is responsible for staffing the positions necessary in the Department Operations Center (DOC) when activated under the Emergency Operations Organization (EOO)?

Under what circumstances can an officer of equal or junior rank assume command of a situation?

What is the expectation for employees in recognizing and respecting the position of the officer in charge?

According to the text, what is the order of determination for the senior officer at a police incident?

According to the text, how is seniority of civilian employees determined?

According to the text, what is the definition of line supervision?

According to the text, what is the definition of functional supervision?

According to the text, what are the general supervisory duties of a supervisor?

According to the text, what is the role of a supervisor in major disaster and emergency operations?

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