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What is the main purpose of the policy related to severe weather operations for Patrol officers?
What is the main purpose of the policy related to severe weather operations for Patrol officers?
- To provide guidelines for conducting police escorts during severe weather
- To outline procedures for handling severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service
- To equip Patrol officers with knowledge and actions to take during severe weather incidents (correct)
- To ensure Patrol officers are informed of the National Weather Service's weather watch and warning definitions
When is the Outdoor Warning Siren System tested in the City of Irving?
When is the Outdoor Warning Siren System tested in the City of Irving?
- Randomly, but never on weekends
- On the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. (correct)
- During severe weather events as determined by the Watch Commander
- Every Monday at 12:00 p.m., regardless of the weather conditions
What must officers do if a funnel cloud or tornado is sighted during severe weather?
What must officers do if a funnel cloud or tornado is sighted during severe weather?
- Continue with their routine patrol and report it later
- Head back to the police station for further instructions
- Drive towards the funnel cloud or tornado to gather more information
- Immediately notify Communications and a Supervisor with location details (correct)
What is one condition under which the Outdoor Warning Sirens are activated?
What is one condition under which the Outdoor Warning Sirens are activated?
What should officers do during periods when routine patrol is suspended due to extremely severe weather?
What should officers do during periods when routine patrol is suspended due to extremely severe weather?
When should vehicle speeds not exceed 30 MPH while tire chains are installed?
When should vehicle speeds not exceed 30 MPH while tire chains are installed?
Who decides when to install and remove tire chains on vehicles during severe weather?
Who decides when to install and remove tire chains on vehicles during severe weather?
Under what conditions may Watch Commanders suspend routine patrol during severe weather?
Under what conditions may Watch Commanders suspend routine patrol during severe weather?
Who is authorized to coordinate a house moving escort if the Special Events Coordinator is not available?
Who is authorized to coordinate a house moving escort if the Special Events Coordinator is not available?
Under what circumstances should a Sergeant ensure a permit has been obtained from the City of Irving for a house moving escort?
Under what circumstances should a Sergeant ensure a permit has been obtained from the City of Irving for a house moving escort?
Who is responsible for coordinating dignitary escorts according to the text?
Who is responsible for coordinating dignitary escorts according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the policy outlined in section 362.01?
What is the primary purpose of the policy outlined in section 362.01?
What is the responsibility of Watch Commanders in relation to escorts?
What is the responsibility of Watch Commanders in relation to escorts?
What should Patrol officers do during regular school sessions according to section 362.02?
What should Patrol officers do during regular school sessions according to section 362.02?
What is the purpose of the Vacation Patrol Program as described in section 363.01?
What is the purpose of the Vacation Patrol Program as described in section 363.01?
Which role assigns a sufficient number of officers to perform an escort as per section 361.06?
Which role assigns a sufficient number of officers to perform an escort as per section 361.06?
How do officers check for active Vacation Watch requests in their assigned beat?
How do officers check for active Vacation Watch requests in their assigned beat?
What should officers do when conducting a patrol of participating residences during a Vacation Watch?
What should officers do when conducting a patrol of participating residences during a Vacation Watch?
What should officers do when a resident returns home or the Vacation Watch is cancelled or expired?
What should officers do when a resident returns home or the Vacation Watch is cancelled or expired?
How should officers ensure they are patrolling participating residences within their beats?
How should officers ensure they are patrolling participating residences within their beats?
If a person with physical, mental or language impairments requires additional, special assistance, what should officers refer to first?
If a person with physical, mental or language impairments requires additional, special assistance, what should officers refer to first?
If a blind person assisted by a guide dog is arrested, what should be done with the guide dog?
If a blind person assisted by a guide dog is arrested, what should be done with the guide dog?
What should a Sergeant do if additional, special assistance is required for a person with physical, mental or language impairments and a fee might be charged?
What should a Sergeant do if additional, special assistance is required for a person with physical, mental or language impairments and a fee might be charged?
What is the Watch Commander's responsibility regarding special handling in custodial situations involving persons with physical, mental or language impairments?
What is the Watch Commander's responsibility regarding special handling in custodial situations involving persons with physical, mental or language impairments?
What is the primary purpose of this policy?
What is the primary purpose of this policy?
Under what circumstances should officers take action during a labor dispute?
Under what circumstances should officers take action during a labor dispute?
What should officers ensure before making an arrest during a labor dispute or assembly?
What should officers ensure before making an arrest during a labor dispute or assembly?
What should officers do after making an arrest during a labor dispute or assembly?
What should officers do after making an arrest during a labor dispute or assembly?
Which of the following Texas Penal Code sections is NOT listed as applicable to violations during labor disputes or assemblies?
Which of the following Texas Penal Code sections is NOT listed as applicable to violations during labor disputes or assemblies?
When should officers request a supervisor during a labor dispute or assembly?
When should officers request a supervisor during a labor dispute or assembly?
What should officers consider when determining if an arrest is necessary during a labor dispute or assembly?
What should officers consider when determining if an arrest is necessary during a labor dispute or assembly?
Which of the following actions is NOT recommended by the policy for officers responding to labor disputes or assemblies?
Which of the following actions is NOT recommended by the policy for officers responding to labor disputes or assemblies?
According to the policy, what should officers do if a resident expresses a desire to file a civil claim against the City of Irving?
According to the policy, what should officers do if a resident expresses a desire to file a civil claim against the City of Irving?
Which of the following expenses may be eligible for reimbursement under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
Which of the following expenses may be eligible for reimbursement under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
What is a requirement for a victim to be eligible for compensation under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
What is a requirement for a victim to be eligible for compensation under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
Which of the following scenarios may qualify for financial assistance under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
Which of the following scenarios may qualify for financial assistance under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
According to the policy, what should officers do if they encounter a person with physical, mental, or language impairments who is in custody?
According to the policy, what should officers do if they encounter a person with physical, mental, or language impairments who is in custody?
Under what circumstances may a vehicular crash be covered by the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
Under what circumstances may a vehicular crash be covered by the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
According to the policy, which of the following actions should officers take if forwarded a memo pertaining to the use of additional, special assistance for which a fee is charged?
According to the policy, which of the following actions should officers take if forwarded a memo pertaining to the use of additional, special assistance for which a fee is charged?
Under what circumstances is a victim not eligible for compensation under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
Under what circumstances is a victim not eligible for compensation under the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
