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The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for ______ transmission for use by all personnel.
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for ______ transmission for use by all personnel.
radio
Badge/Radio numbers will be assigned to personnel upon initial ______ or initial volunteer service as necessary.
Badge/Radio numbers will be assigned to personnel upon initial ______ or initial volunteer service as necessary.
employment
All personnel transmitting on any department two-way communication device will identify themselves by their ______ number.
All personnel transmitting on any department two-way communication device will identify themselves by their ______ number.
badge
The Conyers Police Department 10 codes and ______ will be the primary method for radio communication.
The Conyers Police Department 10 codes and ______ will be the primary method for radio communication.
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When it is necessary to spell words or identify letters, the ______ alphabet should be used.
When it is necessary to spell words or identify letters, the ______ alphabet should be used.
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The policy includes a list of the approved phonetic alphabet ______ at the end.
The policy includes a list of the approved phonetic alphabet ______ at the end.
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The effective date of this Standard Operating Procedure is ______.
The effective date of this Standard Operating Procedure is ______.
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The code for requesting an ambulance is 10-52 and indicates that an ______ is needed.
The code for requesting an ambulance is 10-52 and indicates that an ______ is needed.
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In cases of a traffic violation, the code 10-48 corresponds to ______ traffic violator.
In cases of a traffic violation, the code 10-48 corresponds to ______ traffic violator.
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When officers cannot communicate clearly, they may use the code 10-1, which means ______ to copy.
When officers cannot communicate clearly, they may use the code 10-1, which means ______ to copy.
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To indicate a vehicle or person is out of service, the code is ______.
To indicate a vehicle or person is out of service, the code is ______.
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The command to inform about inclement weather conditions is designated by code 10-13, which refers to ______.
The command to inform about inclement weather conditions is designated by code 10-13, which refers to ______.
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Stack time is defined as the elapsed time from the time the call was received until the call is dispatched to ______.
Stack time is defined as the elapsed time from the time the call was received until the call is dispatched to ______.
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While an “in-progress” call is being handled, all other units should cease all non-essential radio ______.
While an “in-progress” call is being handled, all other units should cease all non-essential radio ______.
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When a dispatcher receives information involving a mental health ______, that information should be provided to the responding officer(s) immediately.
When a dispatcher receives information involving a mental health ______, that information should be provided to the responding officer(s) immediately.
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An officer should status himself/herself “out of ______” when temporarily unavailable for immediate response.
An officer should status himself/herself “out of ______” when temporarily unavailable for immediate response.
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An officer should notify communications or change status in mobile to 'out of service' when taking a break or ______.
An officer should notify communications or change status in mobile to 'out of service' when taking a break or ______.
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If no response is received from the unit on the second time, the dispatcher will then sound '______ Tone 1' over the radio.
If no response is received from the unit on the second time, the dispatcher will then sound '______ Tone 1' over the radio.
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Failure to respond to radio communications can lead to a ______ response time.
Failure to respond to radio communications can lead to a ______ response time.
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When dealing with personal or medical emergencies, an officer may need to ______ duty temporarily.
When dealing with personal or medical emergencies, an officer may need to ______ duty temporarily.
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Additional updates regarding an ongoing call should be passed along as soon as they are ______.
Additional updates regarding an ongoing call should be passed along as soon as they are ______.
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The incident was categorized as ______ when a person was wounded due to a firearm.
The incident was categorized as ______ when a person was wounded due to a firearm.
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A report of a ______ usually suggests potential danger, such as a bomb or explosive threat.
A report of a ______ usually suggests potential danger, such as a bomb or explosive threat.
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An ______ occurs when an individual unlawfully takes another person’s belongings without consent.
An ______ occurs when an individual unlawfully takes another person’s belongings without consent.
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Responding to a ______ involves investigating a situation where someone feels threatened or harassed.
Responding to a ______ involves investigating a situation where someone feels threatened or harassed.
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A ______ can be categorized if a person shows signs of mental distress and poses a risk to themselves.
A ______ can be categorized if a person shows signs of mental distress and poses a risk to themselves.
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A ______ occurs when a person unlawfully enters a building with the intent to commit a crime.
A ______ occurs when a person unlawfully enters a building with the intent to commit a crime.
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In reports involving ______, individuals under the influence pose a threat to their own safety and others.
In reports involving ______, individuals under the influence pose a threat to their own safety and others.
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The term ______ describes an incident where someone is abducted or unlawfully taken away.
The term ______ describes an incident where someone is abducted or unlawfully taken away.
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Reports of ______ indicate that someone is in urgent need of assistance, often medical.
Reports of ______ indicate that someone is in urgent need of assistance, often medical.
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When someone is reported as a ______, it is crucial to find them quickly due to underlying concerns.
When someone is reported as a ______, it is crucial to find them quickly due to underlying concerns.
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The dispatcher will raise the shift ______ if there is still no answer from the officer.
The dispatcher will raise the shift ______ if there is still no answer from the officer.
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If the officer is on a call, the dispatcher will provide the location and ______ type.
If the officer is on a call, the dispatcher will provide the location and ______ type.
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The dispatcher will attempt to locate the officer’s patrol unit via ______, if available.
The dispatcher will attempt to locate the officer’s patrol unit via ______, if available.
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The responsibility of entering data into the ______ falls on the dispatcher when an officer arrives and leaves the scene.
The responsibility of entering data into the ______ falls on the dispatcher when an officer arrives and leaves the scene.
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When an officer stops a vehicle, the dispatcher will perform a vehicle registration and ______ check.
When an officer stops a vehicle, the dispatcher will perform a vehicle registration and ______ check.
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Officers must give information to the dispatcher as soon as possible prior to initiating the ______.
Officers must give information to the dispatcher as soon as possible prior to initiating the ______.
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The CADS automatically time stamps the ______ once the notification is made over the radio.
The CADS automatically time stamps the ______ once the notification is made over the radio.
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Vehicle stops will be communicated by giving the location, tag, and ______, including the color.
Vehicle stops will be communicated by giving the location, tag, and ______, including the color.
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Officer to officer traffic should, if possible, be held to a ______.
Officer to officer traffic should, if possible, be held to a ______.
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The officer should use the ______, when it is safe to do so, to make status changes.
The officer should use the ______, when it is safe to do so, to make status changes.
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Study Notes
Conyers Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 5-1
- Effective Date: October 15, 2024
- Subject: Radio Procedures
- Original Issue Date: January 2002
- Revision Issue Date: October 8, 2024
- Purpose: Establish procedures for radio transmission use by all personnel.
- Policy: Conyers Police Department policy for radio communications to maintain officer safety, radio discipline, continuity of communication, and professional standards.
- Personnel Identification: Badge/radio numbers assigned upon initial employment/volunteer service. Personnel must identify themselves by badge number, position/role (e.g. dispatch, communications).
- Radio Communications: Conyers Police Department uses 10 codes and signals primarily for communications between communications centre and officers. "Plain talk" is permissible when necessary.
Radio Transmission Guidelines
- Employee Guidelines: Badge number on each transmission (except consecutive transmissions). Acknowledging radio updates with badge number. Minimizing unnecessary traffic and adjusting volume appropriately. Dispatcher will not acknowledge message until certain it is correct, request repeats if necessary for clarification.
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Officer Radio Transmissions: Maintain constant radio contact with other personnel. Field officers must keep dispatchers/supervisors informed of status, intentions, circumstances, current situation.
- Availability: Information about officer's availability for receiving calls, arrival at call locations, backup/support units needed (medical, fire), unusual incident duration, lookouts for missing people/stolen property etc.
Dispatching Calls for Service
- Communications officers record call details, updating information for responding officers (weapons, alarms, additional suspects).
- Priority calls: Dispatched first to minimize stack time (time between call receipt and dispatching to officers).
- Crime in progress: Unit dispatched to location immediately while dispatcher obtains further details for broadcast to units travelling in route to the scene. Non-essential radio traffic is ceased until "in progress" call is resolved.
- Mental Health Consumers: Provide information to responding officers immediately in mental health emergency situations.
Failure to Respond to Radio
- Dispatch Procedure: Dispatcher attempts to contact officer twice/sounds "Alert Tone 1" if no response and notifies supervisor if no further response.
- Officer Location: Dispatcher will provide supervisor with last location known if officer not responding to radio.
- Arrival and Departure: Officer arrival/departure from scene is logged into CADS (computer aided dispatch system) when scene is entered/left.
Officer to Officer Communication
- Limited to calls needed for a call situation (traffic reference).
- Not allowed when communicating with dispatch.
Toned Calls
- Serious nature calls: Alerts all units via Alert Tone 3, prior to dispatch. Includes armed robbery, robberies, hold-ups, etc
- Immediately dispatched when noted.
Computer Check Request
- Provide (if available) owner name and any NCIC/GCIC information (vehicle details, warrant data)
Portable Emergency Buttons
- Emergency condition report will display on all console positions, initiating status checks from that unit.
- Radio operator will process call as Officer Needs Help until verified otherwise.
Communications Procedures with other agencies
- Radio communications with other agencies permitted when telephone/means of communication impractical.
- Condense radio communications using plain English.
Professional Communication
- Maintain professional demeanor during communication.
- Be brief, clear and concise.
- Avoid personal expressions/negative feelings; and unprofessional language when communicating.
- Voice inflection is prohibited.
Radio Silence
- Radio transmission is stopped with "Ten Code 10-3" for non-emergency calls
Conyers Police Department Phonetic Alphabet
- Alphabetical list of words associated with each letter for clear radio transmission.
Conyers Police Department Signals and Codes (5-1-22)
- Extensive list of codes and signals used for specific circumstances.
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Test your knowledge on the Conyers Police Department's standard operating procedures for radio communications. This quiz covers personnel identification, guidelines for radio transmission, and the use of 10 codes. Understand the importance of maintaining officer safety and communication standards.
