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A report of a ______ usually involves someone being harmed or injured as a result of a collision.
A report of a ______ usually involves someone being harmed or injured as a result of a collision.
vehicle crash
When someone unlawfully takes another person's belongings, it is classified as ______.
When someone unlawfully takes another person's belongings, it is classified as ______.
theft by taking
If a person is reported to be in danger of self-harm, it may involve a ______ attempt or threat.
If a person is reported to be in danger of self-harm, it may involve a ______ attempt or threat.
suicide
An incident involving a ______ is often related to an unlawful entry into someone else's premises with the intent to commit a crime.
An incident involving a ______ is often related to an unlawful entry into someone else's premises with the intent to commit a crime.
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In cases of suspected illegal activity in a public area, officers may receive a report of ______.
In cases of suspected illegal activity in a public area, officers may receive a report of ______.
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The radio operator will process it as an Officer Needs Help (Signal ______) until verified otherwise.
The radio operator will process it as an Officer Needs Help (Signal ______) until verified otherwise.
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To reset a radio in emergency status, the officer will press and hold the emergency button for approximately ______ seconds.
To reset a radio in emergency status, the officer will press and hold the emergency button for approximately ______ seconds.
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If this is performed properly, the emergency status will no longer ______ on all console positions in radio.
If this is performed properly, the emergency status will no longer ______ on all console positions in radio.
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The field officer should report a minimum of the following information, including activity engaged in, location of activity, and vehicle ______ number.
The field officer should report a minimum of the following information, including activity engaged in, location of activity, and vehicle ______ number.
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CODE 3 response involves emergency response mode as outlined in SOP ______ Vehicle Operations.
CODE 3 response involves emergency response mode as outlined in SOP ______ Vehicle Operations.
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All communications between Communications Operators and interacting agencies will normally be conducted over the ______.
All communications between Communications Operators and interacting agencies will normally be conducted over the ______.
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When approaching suspicious persons, field officers should describe race, sex, clothing description, and any ______ characteristics.
When approaching suspicious persons, field officers should describe race, sex, clothing description, and any ______ characteristics.
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Radio communications may be initiated on another Agency’s ______ when other means of communication may not be practical.
Radio communications may be initiated on another Agency’s ______ when other means of communication may not be practical.
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All personnel should maintain a professional ______ while engaged in radio communications.
All personnel should maintain a professional ______ while engaged in radio communications.
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Communications officers will record call details and updates in the ______ as they become available.
Communications officers will record call details and updates in the ______ as they become available.
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Preferred communications practices include being brief and clear, and reflecting a pleasant and ______ attitude.
Preferred communications practices include being brief and clear, and reflecting a pleasant and ______ attitude.
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Communications must gather as much information as possible to assess the ______.
Communications must gather as much information as possible to assess the ______.
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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 ______ units.
Stack time is defined as the elapsed time from the time the call was received until the call is dispatched to ______ units.
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Refrain from using ______, buzz, catchwords, or unprofessional language in radio communications.
Refrain from using ______, buzz, catchwords, or unprofessional language in radio communications.
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Priority calls should always be dispatched first to minimize ______ time.
Priority calls should always be dispatched first to minimize ______ time.
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When additional information is obtained, it will be broadcast to units enroute to the ______.
When additional information is obtained, it will be broadcast to units enroute to the ______.
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No interagency transmissions will be ______.
No interagency transmissions will be ______.
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If backup officers are needed, the on-duty patrol ______ will direct units on how to respond.
If backup officers are needed, the on-duty patrol ______ will direct units on how to respond.
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All other units should cease all non-essential ______ traffic while an 'in-progress' call is being handled.
All other units should cease all non-essential ______ traffic while an 'in-progress' call is being handled.
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The officer will return to the primary Conyers Police ______ once all radio communications have been completed.
The officer will return to the primary Conyers Police ______ once all radio communications have been completed.
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Information about a mental health consumer should be provided to the responding ______ immediately.
Information about a mental health consumer should be provided to the responding ______ immediately.
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An officer should status himself/herself 'out of service' when temporarily unavailable for immediate response to calls for ______.
An officer should status himself/herself 'out of service' when temporarily unavailable for immediate response to calls for ______.
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An officer should notify communications or change status in mobile to 'out of service' when taking a break or ______ period.
An officer should notify communications or change status in mobile to 'out of service' when taking a break or ______ period.
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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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The dispatcher will attempt to raise the unit only one additional time over Channel ______.
The dispatcher will attempt to raise the unit only one additional time over Channel ______.
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An officer engaged in tasks such as conducting a detailed ______ or interview should status as 'out of service.'
An officer engaged in tasks such as conducting a detailed ______ or interview should status as 'out of service.'
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Never use the radio system to ______, reprimand, or correct a subordinate.
Never use the radio system to ______, reprimand, or correct a subordinate.
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Personal messages should only be communicated on the police radio if it is an ______.
Personal messages should only be communicated on the police radio if it is an ______.
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Voice ______ is prohibited when communicating over the radio.
Voice ______ is prohibited when communicating over the radio.
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Departmental training is provided to ensure compliance with radio ______.
Departmental training is provided to ensure compliance with radio ______.
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When using the phonetic alphabet, the letter is given first, followed by the ______.
When using the phonetic alphabet, the letter is given first, followed by the ______.
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The phonetic alphabet includes words like A for ______ or Adam.
The phonetic alphabet includes words like A for ______ or Adam.
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A signal for ______ is defined as 1 in the police codes list.
A signal for ______ is defined as 1 in the police codes list.
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The signal for a robbery by force is represented by the code ______.
The signal for a robbery by force is represented by the code ______.
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When addressing alcohol possession by a minor, the police code is ______.
When addressing alcohol possession by a minor, the police code is ______.
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Reckless driving is represented by the code ______.
Reckless driving is represented by the code ______.
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Study Notes
Conyers Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 5-1
- Effective Date: 10/15/2024
- Original Issue Date: 1/2002
- Revision Issue Date: 10/08/2024
- Subject: Radio Procedures
- Issuing Authority: Chief of Police
- Policy Number: 5-1
- Purpose: Establish procedures for radio transmissions by all personnel using portable or mobile devices.
- Policy: Defines procedures for officer safety, radio discipline, and professional standards in radio communications.
Procedures - Personnel Identification
- Badge/Radio Numbers: Assigned upon employment or volunteer service as necessary.
- Identification: Personnel must identify themselves using badge number, position, or role (e.g., dispatch, communications, radio) during transmissions.
Radio Communications
- Primary Method: Conyers Police Department 10 codes and signals are the primary method for communication between the communications center and officers.
- Plain Talk: Allowed when necessary.
- Phonetic Alphabet: Used for spelling words or identifying letters. A list of approved choices is included in the policy.
Field Officer Radio Transmissions
- Constant Contact: Field officers must maintain constant radio contact, providing updates on status, intentions, and circumstances to their dispatcher and/or supervisor.
- Information Transmission: Officers should relay information on availability, location, call details, need for backup, support services, unusual call durations, and lookouts for missing/wanted persons/property and availability for service post call.
- Officer-Initiated Calls (i.e., traffic stops): Officers initiating these contacts must provide specific information including activity, location, descriptions of vehicles (make, model, color, tag number and number of occupants), and descriptions of suspicious persons (race, sex, clothing description, and physical characteristics).
Code 3 Response
- Emergency Respons: Officers may engage in emergency response mode (CODE 3) as outlined in SOP 5-4-4, notifying communications of the code 3 status.
Dispatching Calls for Service
- Record Call Details: Communications officers record call details, information, and updates relating to the call, including potential safety impacts and hazards for officers.
- Broadcast Information: Relevant information impacting responding officers' actions or safety (weapons, alarm zones, suspects) is broadcast immediately.
- Prioritization: Priority calls are dispatched first to minimize stack time (time elapsed from call receipt to dispatch).
- Mental Health Incidents: If a call involves a mental health consumer, this information is immediately provided to responding officers.
- Out-of-Service: Officers may status themselves out of service when unavailable for immediate response to service calls.
Failure to Respond to Radio
- Alert Tone 1: After dispatcher does not receive response, the system prompts audio alerts followed by raising the unit again. If there is still no answer, the dispatcher will notify the supervisor, including their last known location, if the officer is not on a call for service. If on call for service, dispatcher will state the nature of the issue and location. Attempts to contact the officer via various means (GPS, chat, mobile)
Arrival/Departure from Scene
- GPS Tracking: Provides arrival and departure times from the scene to aid communications.
- CADS: Entries are made for arrivals and departures in the Computer Aided Dispatch System for time stamping.
Vehicle Stops
- Information: Dispatcher enters traffic stop data in CADS. Stolen vehicle checks are done
- Information: The officer provides description of the vehicle, tag number, to dispatcher to enable the dispatcher to complete the vehicle registration and stolen check.
Officer to Officer Communication
- Minimization: Officer-to-officer communication is to be minimized except for call-related or information gathering.
Toned Calls
- Serious Nature: Serious calls (Armed Robbery, Robbery by Force, etc.) are prefaced with an alert tone.
- Dispatch Method: Dispatcher immediately relays call information to units.
Computer Check Requests
- Information Transmission: Provides requested information (owner's name and NCIC/GCIC data) to officers
Radio Silence
- Code 10-3: Emergency transmissions cease.
Emergency Button Activation
- Status Display: Reports display on all consoles on dispatching.
- Request Status Check: Operators request status from concerned personnel
- Acknowledge Check: If "OK" is acknowledged, request that the personnel reset the radio.
Communication Procedures with Other Agencies
- Telephone: Regular call procedures for communications with other agencies.
- Radio: If telephone contact is not practical, the officer can initiate communication on the other agency’s frequency. The procedure outlines the way to conduct interagency communications (code, language, interruptions, return to initial channel).
Professional Communication
- Professional Demeanor: All communications must reflect professionalism.
- Authorized Procedures: Adherence to preferred procedures emphasizing brief, clear, and concise communications
- Unauthorized Procedures: Prohibition against unprofessional language, displays of emotion (yelling, screaming, etc.), inappropriate communication, personal messages.
- Radio/MDC Training: Departmental training offered for radio and Computer-Aided Dispatch System (MDC) operation practices.
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This quiz explores the Standard Operating Procedure 5-1 regarding radio communications within the Conyers Police Department. It covers personnel identification, radio procedures, and communication standards. Understand the importance of professionalism and safety in police radio transmissions.
