35 Questions
According to the Los Angeles Times, why have the payouts for lawsuits against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department increased over the last decade?
Due to officer-involved shootings
What is the reason behind the increase in the cost of judgments and settlements in lawsuits against law enforcement agencies, according to the article?
All of the above
What is the City of Los Angeles considering issuing to pay for liability claims and jury verdicts against the Los Angeles Police Department?
Judgment bonds
What was the purpose of the closed session council meeting?
To review claims against the City
What was the cumulative total of the six claims against the police department?
$90,000
Who typically received the reports listing the claims against the City?
The Chief's Office
What did the Training Sergeant ask for after reviewing the report on claims?
To be sent a report on a monthly basis
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity aimed at reducing risk in police work?
Regular training programs
What incidents should be routinely monitored and examined to identify common causation factors?
Field incidents handled by patrol sergeants
What type of approach is needed to find answers to risk management questions according to the text?
A systematic approach relying on reliable data
What is the recommended focus when building a risk management system according to the text?
Focus narrowly on relevant metrics, data, and processes
Why did the author reach out to Gordon Graham?
The author needed advice on risk management
What did the author learn from working with Lexipol?
The problems and issues faced by public safety agencies
What was the main focus of the driving instructor certification courses developed by the author?
Reducing at-fault collisions
According to Gordon Graham, what is one of his seven rules of risk management?
Training has to be constant and rigorous
According to the U.S. Army Leader Development Manual, a leader who thinks critically does which of the following?
Seeks to obtain the most thorough and accurate understanding possible
What is the responsibility of everyone in the organization according to the text?
Risk management
Why is risk management important for police leaders?
To reduce liability
What is the difference between a complacent leader and an anxious leader according to the text?
A complacent leader is confident that things will be fine, while an anxious leader is always seeing the worst-case scenario
What are the 'Five Pillars of Organizational Risk Management' defined by Gordon Graham?
People, Policy, Training, Supervision, and Discipline
What is the first suggestion for developing a sound system for risk management?
Make the task mandatory at all levels
What does Gordon Graham recommend for implementing risk management principles?
Refer to Gordon's extensive writings for additional details
What did the CEO of the organization need to do to prioritize risk management?
Make it a priority and codify it into a policy document
Which of the following is a key reason for regularly updating policies and procedures?
To ensure they remain legally defensible
What is a crucial component of a sound policy system?
Developing a program for training and acknowledgment
Why is training and testing officers on policies important?
To ensure officers understand the policies
What is the purpose of risk management practices in an organization?
To prevent adverse incidents
Which departmental data should be disseminated without identifying information?
Personnel and internal affairs data
What should be done with data that sits idle and does not provide any value?
Develop query tools
What factors should be considered when reviewing the data and original documentation?
All of the above
What should be done if corrective actions are not working?
Implement additional changes or measures
Which department did the officer notify about the possible design flaw of the stairwell?
Property and Facilities section
What type of data should be collected to identify and prioritize risks?
Data on pursuits, uses of force, traffic collisions, workers' compensation claims, grievances, shootings and complaints from the public
What type of database can be used to accomplish the task of collecting data if the agency is small enough?
Relational database (FileMaker Pro©) or spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel©, Apple’s Numbers©)
What should be done to ensure compliance with the law when collecting and safeguarding data?
Work with legal advisor, city attorney or county counsel
Data Mapping and Reporting Best Practices Quiz: Test your knowledge on how to effectively map data and create reports for managers and supervisors. Learn how to scrub employee identifying information and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
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