Broward Sheriff's Office Watch Commander SOP
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Who does the Watch Commander report to?

  • The Line Supervisor
  • The Agency Command Staff
  • The On-scene Commander
  • The Deputy Executive Director, DLE (correct)

    • Who selects the Watch Commander?

  • The On-scene Commander
  • The Line Supervisor
  • The Deputy Executive Director, DLE (correct)
  • The Agency Command Staff

    • What is the primary role of the Watch Commander?

  • To provide feedback to the DLE command staff
  • To exercise on-scene command staff oversight of field operations and critical incidents (correct)
  • To provide support to the Deputy Executive Director, DLE
  • To provide command level leadership during office hours

    • When can a Watch Commander take command of an operation or incident?

    <p>When the scope of the operation or incident exceeds the normal span of control or experience level of the on-scene line supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the authority of the Watch Commander in deploying assets?

    <p>The Watch Commander has sole authority in deploying assets to significant incidents requiring road patrol resources from multiple districts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who generally remains in command of operations or incidents?

    <p>The Line Supervisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Watch Commander in relation to line supervisors and deputies?

    <p>To provide advice, support, mentoring, and liaison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the Deputy Executive Director, DLE, or designee assign to the Watch Commander?

    <p>Additional duties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Watch Commander in regards to major incidents?

    <p>To monitor radio traffic and respond to the scene to provide leadership and management presence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Watch Commander's meetings with line supervisors?

    <p>To provide command level support and ensure compliance with agency policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways the Watch Commander identifies ways to improve operational efficiency?

    <p>By overseeing, evaluating, and providing feedback to supervisors and staff (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for notifying the Watch Commander of significant or critical incidents?

    <p>Communications duty officers and line supervisors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the types of incidents that requires notification to the Watch Commander?

    <p>In-custody death of a suspect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Watch Commander's end of shift summary?

    <p>To detail significant incidents and provide updates to the Watch Commander Distribution list (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Watch Commander's end of shift summary published?

    <p>Via email to the Watch Commander Distribution list in Outlook (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of the Watch Commander's regular attendance at roll-calls?

    <p>To provide feedback, address questions or concerns, and provide regular updates regarding agency issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident involves a BSO employee's actions contributing to a person's death or serious injury?

    <p>Critical incident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of incident that requires an immediate Internal Affairs response?

    <p>Employee misconduct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing incidents involving BSO employees?

    <p>To ensure proper protocols are followed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following incidents would require a response from the SWAT team?

    <p>Hostage/barricade situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident involves a law enforcement officer or public official?

    <p>Arrest or significant incident involving a public official (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following incidents would require a response from the Quick Response Force (QRF)?

    <p>Civil disturbance / riot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing incidents involving multiple districts or agencies?

    <p>To improve interagency communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following incidents would require a response from the Bomb Squad?

    <p>Bomb threats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operations require pre-planning?

    <p>Search warrants and reverse stings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initiates DLE command notifications when an incident occurs?

    <p>Watch Commander (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incident that may attract significant media interest?

    <p>An incident likely to attract significant media interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason for initiating DLE command notifications?

    <p>In-custody death of a suspect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the second point of contact for DLE command notifications if the Deputy Executive Director is not available?

    <p>The Watch Commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that may contribute to the death or serious injury of a person?

    <p>Actions of BSO employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incident that may require an Internal Affairs response?

    <p>Employee misconduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the discretion to initiate DLE command notifications?

    <p>The Watch Commander (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Watch Commander's Role and Authority

    • Exercises on-scene command staff oversight of field operations and critical incidents
    • Provides command level leadership after regularly scheduled office hours
    • Provides feedback to the DLE command staff and advises, supports, and mentors deputies and line supervisors
    • Has sole authority in deploying assets to significant incidents requiring road patrol resources from multiple districts or incidents where significant BSO road patrol resources are requested by outside agencies
    • May take command of an operation or incident under certain circumstances, such as when the scope of the operation or incident exceeds the normal span of control or experience level of the on-scene line supervisor, or when there is involvement of multiple districts, divisions, and/or interagency involvement

    Watch Commander's Duties and Responsibilities

    • Monitors radio traffic and responds to the scene of major incidents to provide leadership and management presence
    • Meets with line supervisors to provide command level support and ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and directives
    • Liaises with the Communications duty officer to monitor significant incidents on a county-wide basis
    • Maintains and identifies ways to improve operational efficiency by overseeing, evaluating, and providing feedback to supervisors, staff operating in the field, and the Deputy Executive Director, DLE, or designee
    • Liaises with other agencies conducting operations within the Sheriff's jurisdiction
    • Routinely attends roll-calls to provide feedback, addresses questions or concerns, and provides regular updates regarding agency issues
    • Authors an end of shift summary detailing significant incidents and publishes the summary via email to the Watch Commander Distribution list in outlook

    Notifications

    • Communications duty officers and line supervisors shall notify Watch Commanders of all significant or critical incidents, including but not limited to:
      • In-custody death of a suspect
      • Any incident where the actions of a BSO employee are reasonably believed to be a contributing factor in the death or serious injury of any person
      • Discharge of a firearm by a BSO employee
      • Death or serious injury/hospitalization of a BSO employee
      • Major or unusual traffic crashes involving BSO vehicles
      • And many other types of incidents (see text for full list)
    • Watch Commanders will initiate DLE command notifications when certain incidents occur, including but not limited to:
      • In-custody death of a suspect
      • Any incident where the actions of BSO employees are reasonably believed to be a contributing factor in the death or serious injury of any person
      • Discharge of a firearm by a BSO employee
      • Death or serious injury/hospitalization of a BSO employee
      • Arrest or relief from duty of a BSO employee
      • Employee misconduct necessitating an Internal Affairs response
      • Significant incident or arrest involving any public official, high-profile individual or law enforcement officer
      • Civil disturbance / riot
      • Requests for significant assistance from outside law enforcement agencies
      • Any incident at the discretion of the Watch Commander

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    This quiz covers the Standard Operating Procedures for a Watch Commander in the Broward Sheriff's Office, including their role in field operations and critical incidents.

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