Des Plaines PD Patrol Function Policy

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What is the primary goal of the Des Plaines Police Department regarding terrorism?

To accurately and appropriately gather and report information related to terrorism (correct)
To ensure public gatherings are safe from terrorism
To focus on foreign terrorism only
To respond quickly to domestic terrorism

When should an officer notify a supervisor about a potential terrorism-related incident?

Only after conducting a thorough investigation
As soon as possible after documenting the incident
As soon as practicable after believing the incident is terrorism-related (correct)
When the incident is resolved

What should an officer do when encountering a gathering of people?

Arrest anyone suspected of wrongdoing
Leave the scene and contact a supervisor
Monitor the event as time permits to keep the peace and protect safety and rights (correct)
Monitor the event and intervene immediately

Who should be notified when an event may require increased monitoring or intervention?

A patrol supervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of report should an officer use to document a terrorism-related incident?

A written report or Field Interview (FI) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all terrorism-related reports and FIs are forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Section Supervisor?

The supervisor who was notified (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the patrol unit in the Des Plaines Police Department?

To define the functions of the patrol unit and ensure intra-department cooperation (B) Signup and view all the answers

How often do patrol officers respond to calls for assistance?

24 hours a day, seven days a week (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key services provided by the patrol unit?

Providing community-oriented policing and problem-solving activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the patrol unit's community-oriented policing and problem-solving activities?

To improve relationships with the community and resolve problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the patrol unit shares information with other departments?

By sharing information with appropriate members within the Department and other outside governmental agencies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the patrol unit's directed patrol?

Preventing criminal acts, traffic violations, and collisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for officers responding to an event or gathering that requires law enforcement involvement?

Maintaining public safety and order (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do before taking enforcement action at an event or gathering?

Contact organizers or responsible persons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Records Section in the Des Plaines Police Department?

To serve as a central unit for information exchange (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who can complete a crime report in the Des Plaines Police Department?

Any patrol officer who receives criminal information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of daily and special bulletins in the Des Plaines Police Department?

To share information between divisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is encouraged to share information in patrol roll calls?

Patrol supervisors, detective sergeants, and special unit sergeants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to criminal information and intelligence reports submitted to the Records Section?

They are processed and distributed to all divisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the guidelines outlined in section 399.2?

To develop and maintain intra-department cooperation (B) Signup and view all the answers