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What type of footwear is prohibited unless specified for a specialized uniform?
What type of footwear is prohibited unless specified for a specialized uniform?
When should officers wear their body armor vests?
When should officers wear their body armor vests?
What is a required component of the Class A uniform?
What is a required component of the Class A uniform?
What color are the pants included in the Class A uniform?
What color are the pants included in the Class A uniform?
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Who must approve deviations from the outlined uniform requirements?
Who must approve deviations from the outlined uniform requirements?
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What should personnel do in vehicles that do not have a SunPass Transponder at a toll booth?
What should personnel do in vehicles that do not have a SunPass Transponder at a toll booth?
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Which type of vehicles is exempt from toll restrictions when involved in a pursuit or on an emergency signal?
Which type of vehicles is exempt from toll restrictions when involved in a pursuit or on an emergency signal?
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What types of tobacco products are employees prohibited from using in Department vehicles?
What types of tobacco products are employees prohibited from using in Department vehicles?
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Which of the following situations does NOT qualify as critical?
Which of the following situations does NOT qualify as critical?
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Who is responsible for the effective disposal of property in the custody of the Property and Evidence Unit?
Who is responsible for the effective disposal of property in the custody of the Property and Evidence Unit?
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What type of vehicles are designated as Departmental vehicles?
What type of vehicles are designated as Departmental vehicles?
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Which of these is NOT a form of tobacco product mentioned?
Which of these is NOT a form of tobacco product mentioned?
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What is the responsibility of the Property and Evidence Unit?
What is the responsibility of the Property and Evidence Unit?
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What should the memorandum include concerning the revocation of the Firearms Qualifications Form?
What should the memorandum include concerning the revocation of the Firearms Qualifications Form?
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Which of the following statements about range practice is true?
Which of the following statements about range practice is true?
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What method of firearm disassembly is permitted for sworn employees?
What method of firearm disassembly is permitted for sworn employees?
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What course of action should be taken if a firearm is unsafe or in need of repair?
What course of action should be taken if a firearm is unsafe or in need of repair?
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Which area is NOT permitted for firearm cleaning?
Which area is NOT permitted for firearm cleaning?
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What is one of the first steps to take when field stripping and cleaning a firearm?
What is one of the first steps to take when field stripping and cleaning a firearm?
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What must be done with live ammunition when cleaning a firearm?
What must be done with live ammunition when cleaning a firearm?
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What is the primary responsibility of the CompStat Support Unit?
What is the primary responsibility of the CompStat Support Unit?
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How often does the City of Miami Police Department report crime statistics to the FDLE?
How often does the City of Miami Police Department report crime statistics to the FDLE?
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In the reporting of murder, rape, and assault, what is counted?
In the reporting of murder, rape, and assault, what is counted?
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What method is used for counting incidents in robbery, burglary, and larceny cases?
What method is used for counting incidents in robbery, burglary, and larceny cases?
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Who is responsible for reviewing and signing off on the FDLE reports before submission?
Who is responsible for reviewing and signing off on the FDLE reports before submission?
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Study Notes
CompStat Support Unit
- CompStat Support Unit analyzes police service calls, crime patterns, and incidents of crime to assist Neighborhood Commanders in resource deployment.
- Data sources for reports include Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Law Records Management Systems (LRMS), Offense Incident (OI) reports, and others.
Technical Support Analysis
- The technical support analysis process involves collecting and analyzing data to provide timely analytical reports for operational managers and staff members.
- Timely bulletins and reports of crime data can assist in deploying sufficient personnel at the right time to increase the probability of apprehending criminals.
- Information available to operational managers enables strategic planning for police resource deployment.
Crime Statistics Reporting
- The City of Miami Police Department reports accurate crime statistics to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) semi-annually.
- The Department follows guidelines established by FDLE in the "Florida Uniform Crime Report" (UCR) guide.
- Reports are submitted to the Chief of Police for review and final sign-off.
FDLE Reporting Method
- The semi-annual FDLE Report counts statistics based on data entered, reviewed, and printed during the current reporting month.
- In cases of murder, rape, and assault, it is the number of victims counted, not the number of incidents.
- For robbery, burglary, and larceny cases, only the number of incidents is counted, not the number of victims.
- In auto theft cases, the number of vehicles stolen is counted, not the number of incidents.
Public Information Requests
- Requests for information from FDLE reports are forwarded to the CompStat Support Unit.
Uniform Regulations
- Sneakers are prohibited unless specifically outlined for a specialized uniform.
- The department encourages officers to wear body armor vests at all times, especially during high-risk situations.
- Deviations from uniform regulations require approval of the Chief of Police.
Class A Uniform - Sworn Formal Uniform
- The Class A (formal) uniform is worn for formal occasions, including Enforcement or Honor Guard Details, Funerals, Civic Functions, and special events designated by the Chief of Police.
- Uniform components include a Garrison cover hat, navy blue long sleeve shirt with City of Miami patches, white undershirt, black tie with silver Miami Police insignia tie bar, navy blue pants, and black patent leather gun belt.
Vehicle Toll Booth Procedures
- Personnel in vehicles without a SunPass Transponder must stop at an attended toll booth and follow the attendant's instructions.
- Authorized emergency vehicles involved in a pursuit or on an emergency signal are exempt from toll restrictions.
Tobacco Product Restrictions
- Employees of the City of Miami Police Department are prohibited from using tobacco products or e-cigarettes while inside any Department vehicle.
- This restriction applies while on-duty, off-duty, or working extra-duty.
- Prohibited tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing, dipping, and vaping.
Critical Incident Procedure
- The following situations qualify as critical: officer-involved shootings, vehicles traveling from a crime, large volumes of narcotics, civil disturbances, U.S. currency $5,000 or more or equivalent in foreign currency, major crimes (robbery, arrests, etc.), and large quantities of evidence (jewelry, IDs, credit cards, clothing, electronics, etc.).
Property and Evidence Unit Organization
- The Property and Evidence Unit is part of the Property and Evidence Management Section, under the Administration Division.
Property and Evidence Unit Responsibilities
- The unit maintains evidence and property.
Property and Evidence Unit Procedures
- The Commander of the Property and Evidence Unit is responsible for the effective and accurate disposition of property in custody.
- The unit ensures the security of property in its official possession.
Firearms Qualifications Revocation
- A memorandum outlining the incident leading to firearms qualifications revocation must be submitted to the Chief of Police for review.
- The memorandum should be written from the sworn employee's point of view.
- The Chief of Police's decision regarding an appeal is final.
Range Practice Regulations
- Range hours for practice shooting are announced through the Official Bulletin.
- Practice shooting is not allowed during the qualification period.
Firearms Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance
- Sworn employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining all authorized firearms.
- Firearms must be clean, lubricated, and operational at all times.
- Disassembly of departmental firearms for cleaning is limited to field stripping, except for sworn employees assigned to the Officer Skills Development Detail and SWAT Detail who are trained to further disassemble firearms.
- Firearms in need of repair or that are unsafe will be taken to the Officer Skills Development Detail.
- Firearm cleaning is not permitted in public places or office areas within the police complex.
- Cleaning procedures include safety checks, removal of live ammunition from the cleaning area, visual and physical inspections, removal of ammunition from magazines, and following manufacturer's cleaning guidelines.
ASP Breakaway Subcap Procedure
- Patrol officers are responsible for using the ASP Breakaway subcap according to training and procedures.
- The ASP Breakaway subcap is intended for lifesaving vehicle extraction, such as an infant in a locked vehicle.
- When feasible, officers should advise a supervisor of the incident and obtain approval before breaching the vehicle's window.
- Officers must generate an information report after using the Breakaway subcap on a vehicle's window.
- Officers should don personal protective equipment when feasible to protect themselves from injuries that may occur during vehicle breaching.
- The ceramic pins of the Breakaway Subcap are prohibited from being used to strike a subject.
- The ceramic tip must be capped and not exposed while in the ASP holster.
OC Spray Deployment
- Certified department personnel managing OC spray must receive specific training.
- OC spray can be used when a suspected person is attacking an officer or citizen, or a threat arises.
- Verbal dialogue should be attempted, and the subject should show no intention to comply with lawful commands before using OC spray.
- Officers should consider prudent alternatives and issue a verbal warning before using OC spray.
Staged Crash Detail Policy
- The Miami Police Department recognizes the need for personnel trained to investigate criminal activity related to fraudulent insurance claims.
Staged Crash Detail Organization
- The Staged Crash Detail is part of the Crash Investigation Unit.
Staged Crash Detail Definitions
- A staged crash scene is where both parties intentionally crash into each other to file an insurance claim.
- A caused crash scene is when one party intentionally causes an accident for the other party to file an insurance claim.
- A fictitious traffic crash report is a fake report created to file an insurance claim.
Staged Crash Detail Responsibilities
- The Staged Crash Detail is responsible for identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting criminal offenders involved in fraudulent insurance claims and related staged traffic offenses.
Staged Crash Detail Procedures
- The Staged Crash Detail investigates: fictitious traffic crash reports, fraudulent insurance claims, interviews victims, witnesses, and offenders, gathers evidence, collaborates with other agencies, prepares and serves search and arrest warrants, confiscates property or equipment used in the crime, and maintains case files to assist with prosecution.
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This quiz explores the CompStat Support Unit's role in analyzing police service calls and crime patterns to aid in resource deployment. It covers the key data sources such as CAD and LRMS, and the importance of timely reports for operational managers. Understand how these analyses improve strategic planning in policing.
