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What is the primary purpose of having a Watch Commander in each patrol shift?
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?
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?
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?
Who has the authority to designate a less senior sergeant as an acting Watch Commander?
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What is the primary goal of having a Watch Commander in each patrol shift?
What is the primary goal of having a Watch Commander in each patrol shift?
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