Broward Sheriff's Office Standard Operating Procedures

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Who authorizes deployment requests for pre-planned operations?

QRF Commander (correct)

Communications Duty Officer

Operational Component Leader

Watch Commander

In an emergency situation, who can deploy a QRF team and subsequently notify the QRF Commander?

Municipal Agency

QRF Commander

Operational Component Leader or Watch Commander (correct)

BSO Command

What is the purpose of designating deployed QRF deputies as 'Quebec' units?

To provide training to QRF deputies

To identify available assets (correct)

To notify the QRF Commander

To supervise QRF deputies

Which of the following incidents may require a QRF team response?

Active Shooter/Threats Signup and view all the answers

Who notifies the QRF Commander or designee in a special situation involving a crowd management concern?

Communications Duty Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the QRF Commander or designee in a QRF emergency mobilization?

To notify and assign a team member to make notifications Signup and view all the answers

Who can request QRF team members to respond to incidents that require specialized skills?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the QRF team?

To respond to incidents that require specialized skills, training, or equipment Signup and view all the answers

What information will the QRF Executive Officer Administrative Training Coordinator maintain a log of?

Date, location, resources utilized, and reason for QRF deployments Signup and view all the answers

Who can approve the use of chemical munitions during a QRF deployment?

QRF Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a sound amplifying device during a QRF deployment?

To disseminate crowd dispersal orders Signup and view all the answers

In what language(s) will dispersal orders be given?

English, Spanish, and Creole Signup and view all the answers

What happens to crowds that fail to comply with dispersal orders?

They are subject to arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recording dispersal orders on the BWC?

To provide evidence in case of an arrest Signup and view all the answers

Who can utilize extrication team tactics during a QRF deployment?

Specially trained QRF personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding policy for QRF members when using force during a deployment?

BSO Use of Force Policy (SPM 6.0) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the QRF deployment in a pre-planned event?

To develop a suitable operational plan for the deployment Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the QRF available for deployment outside of Broward County?

During natural disasters or significant manpower is required Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the After Action Report?

To specify the date of the deployment and other details Signup and view all the answers

Who submits the approved After Action Report to the QRF Commander?

The QRF Executive Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for submitting the After Action Report?

Within 3 days of the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the SWAT element in a crowd control mission?

To act as an overwatch Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the QRF to deploy outside of Broward County?

An agreement between BSO and the requesting agency Signup and view all the answers

Who supervises the QRF members during an out-of-county deployment?

A BSO QRF supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Deployment Request

QRF deployment requests require authorization from the QRF Commander, except in emergency situations where Operational Component Leaders or Watch Commanders can deploy a QRF team.
QRF teams can be requested by agency supervisors or municipal agencies for incidents requiring specialized skills, training, or equipment, such as:
- Active Shooter/Threats
- Canine tracking
- Civil disturbances
- Deputy Down calls
- Employing less lethal or riot control agent platforms
- Establishing large-scale perimeters
- Other missions beyond the expertise of a road patrol deputy

Deployment Request/Broward County

The QRF is available for deployment to pre-planned or anticipated events in Broward County, such as demonstrations, special events, or approaching hurricanes.
Commands requesting a QRF deployment will work with QRF command to develop an operational plan.
All crowd control missions will be accompanied by a SWAT element acting as an overwatch.

Deployment Request/Out-of-County

The QRF is available for deployment to any location with the approval of BSO Command.
An agreement must be executed between BSO and the requesting agency authorizing BSO deputies to act as local law enforcement officials.
When deploying outside of Broward County, team members will continue to adhere to the BSO Use of Force policy (SPM 6.0) and remain under the supervision of a BSO QRF supervisor.

After Action/Deployment Log

An After Action Report will be completed by the senior QRF supervisor present for any deployment within three days of the event.
The report will specify the date, location, reason for deployment, requesting entity, resources utilized, overtime utilized, and relevant comments or observations.

Deployment Tactics

QRF members will take direction only from designated QRF supervisors/leaders or Watch Commander during an on-duty response.
QRF supervisors/leaders will utilize tactics consistent with QRF training.
A sound amplifying device will be utilized to disseminate crowd dispersal orders, which will be given in a minimum of three languages (English/Spanish/Creole) and recorded on the BWC.
Dispersal orders will be given a reasonable amount of time to comply, and failure to comply may result in arrest.
Deputies will utilize necessary force in compliance with the BSO Use of Force Policy (SPM 6.0).
Crowd dispersal tactics may include crowd formation tactics, impact munitions, and chemical munitions, with approval from the QRF Commander.

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This quiz is about the standard operating procedures of the Broward Sheriff's Office, specifically related to emergency responses and deployments.