S03-04-02- Helicopter Operation

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Where is the CPD Helicopter Operation based?

Michigan

Cook County

City of Chicago Hangar

Iroquois Landing in Chicago (correct)

What are the radio call numbers for the CPD Helicopter units?

Chicago Air One and Chicago Air Two

Police Helicopter 3 and Police Helicopter 4

PHX1 and PHX2

Police Helicopter One and Police Helicopter Two (correct)

How are USCG helicopters equipped in terms of radio capabilities?

Equipped with marine band radios (correct)

With CPD radio capabilities

Without marine band radios

Without CPD radio capabilities

What channel is used by the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?

Channel 682 Signup and view all the answers

How are units notified of the hours of operation and availability of the CPD helicopter?

Through the Administrative Message Center (AMC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Chicago Fire Department in emergency rescue situations?

Handle emergency rescue situations Signup and view all the answers

When can requests for the CPD helicopter be made through the Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?

At any time, including hours when CPD helicopter is not staffed Signup and view all the answers

How are requests for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events handled?

Via a To-From-Subject report to Chief, Special Functions Division Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a USCG helicopter be requested?

Via OEMC by members of the Marine/Helicopter Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does the CPD helicopter not have capabilities for?

Rescue operations Signup and view all the answers

What action should the OEMC dispatcher take if the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable?

Immediately notify the Chief, Special Functions Division about the need for USCG helicopter assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the requesting unit when a CPD helicopter responds to a call for service?

Include the helicopter response in the case report and forward it to the Chief, Bureau of Patrol. Signup and view all the answers

If the USCG helicopter is responding due to unavailability of the CFD rescue helicopter, what should the OEMC dispatcher ensure?

Facilitate necessary communication between the USCG helicopter, requesting supervisor, and assisting ground units. Signup and view all the answers

What action should the OEMC dispatcher take after notifying the Chief, Special Functions Division about the need for USCG helicopter assistance?

Relay this information to the requesting supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the requesting unit to note helicopter responses in case reports?

To provide transparency and accountability in operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio call number for the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?

682 Signup and view all the answers

What determines the take-off and response times of the CPD helicopter?

Weather restrictions Signup and view all the answers

Which law enforcement agencies are involved in the joint City of Chicago/County of Cook Helicopter Task Force?

Chicago Police Department and Cook County Sheriffs Police Signup and view all the answers

How are radio communications handled for USCG helicopters in comparison to CPD helicopters?

Contact is relayed through OEMC dispatcher Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Administrative Message Center (AMC) regarding CPD helicopter operations?

Notifying units of operational hours Signup and view all the answers

Where are the USCG helicopters based?

Iroquois Landing in Michigan Signup and view all the answers

In the event that the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable and a sworn supervisor requests the OEMC dispatcher to dispatch the USCG helicopter, what is the OEMC dispatcher's responsibility?

Notify the Chief, Special Functions Division and relay the exact location to the USCG helicopter. Signup and view all the answers

What reporting procedure should be followed when either a CPD helicopter, CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter, or a USCG helicopter responds to a call for service?

Note the response in the case report narrative and forward the report to the Chief, Special Functions Division. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken by the OEMC dispatcher after ensuring necessary communication is facilitated between the USCG helicopter, requesting supervisor, and assisting ground units?

Maintain communication to receive updates on the incident. Signup and view all the answers

If a request is made for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events, what is the correct procedure for handling such requests?

Route the request through the Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC). Signup and view all the answers

When requesting unit notes a helicopter response in a case report, what is their next step?

Forward the report to the Chief, Bureau of Patrol. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of operations will the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter normally provide air support for?

Operations involving the rescue of persons Signup and view all the answers

When can the USCG helicopter provide marine-related air support?

When the CPD Marine/Helicopter Unit needs assistance Signup and view all the answers

In what situations would a CPD helicopter respond to support ground units?

Threats involving chemical, biological agents Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents would require specialized surveillance by a CPD helicopter?

SWAT incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a situation where a CPD helicopter would be used for preplanned events?

Chemical dumping incidents Signup and view all the answers

How are requests for a CPD helicopter during non-staffed hours made?

Through the OEMC dispatcher by a field supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?

The Chief, Special Functions Division Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisory personnel include in a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?

Type of event, location, date, time, and mission objective Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified about a request for the dispatch of the CPD helicopter by a Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?

Chief, Special Functions Division and OEMC dispatcher Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions would a USCG helicopter NOT be requested via OEMC?

When CPD Marine/Helicopter Unit is available Signup and view all the answers