Des Plaines Police Department Policy 424
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What is the primary purpose of having a Watch Commander in each patrol shift?

  • To act as a liaison between the police department and the city council
  • To make decisions and communicate in a manner consistent with departmental policies (correct)
  • To provide training to junior sergeants
  • To ensure the senior sergeant is always on duty

    • Who is typically designated as the acting Watch Commander when a Commander is unavailable?

  • The most junior sergeant on duty
  • A sergeant from a different patrol shift
  • The senior qualified sergeant (correct)
  • A random sergeant selected by the Commander

    • What is the primary function of a Watch Commander?

  • To patrol the streets and respond to calls
  • To make decisions and communicate with officers (correct)
  • To manage the department's budget
  • To coordinate with other law enforcement agencies

    • Who has the authority to designate a less senior sergeant as an acting Watch Commander?

    <p>The Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of having a Watch Commander in each patrol shift?

    <p>To accomplish the department's objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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