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How many administrative investigations of misconduct within a 12 month period will activate an EWS Alert?
How many administrative investigations of misconduct within a 12 month period will activate an EWS Alert?
What is the purpose of an EWS Alert?
What is the purpose of an EWS Alert?
What happens after the supervisor documents all actions taken in response to the EWS Alert?
What happens after the supervisor documents all actions taken in response to the EWS Alert?
What is one of the options available to the supervisor in response to an EWS Alert?
What is one of the options available to the supervisor in response to an EWS Alert?
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How many vehicle pursuits within a 6 month period will activate an EWS Alert?
How many vehicle pursuits within a 6 month period will activate an EWS Alert?
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What is the supervisor's responsibility regarding unusual behavior by affected personnel?
What is the supervisor's responsibility regarding unusual behavior by affected personnel?
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An EWS Alert will automatically trigger disciplinary action against the affected personnel.
An EWS Alert will automatically trigger disciplinary action against the affected personnel.
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The supervisor must conduct psychological counseling in response to an EWS Alert.
The supervisor must conduct psychological counseling in response to an EWS Alert.
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A single incident of use of force will activate an EWS Alert.
A single incident of use of force will activate an EWS Alert.
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The Blue Team Report is completed by the Internal Affairs supervisor.
The Blue Team Report is completed by the Internal Affairs supervisor.
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An EWS Alert will be activated if a Sheriff's Office personnel has 2 vehicle crashes within a 6 month period.
An EWS Alert will be activated if a Sheriff's Office personnel has 2 vehicle crashes within a 6 month period.
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The district/division commander reviews the Blue Team Report after it is completed.
The district/division commander reviews the Blue Team Report after it is completed.
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Study Notes
Early Warning System (EWS)
- An EWS Alert is triggered in IAPro when a Sheriff's Office personnel meets any of the following criteria:
- 3 administrative investigations of misconduct within 12 months
- 3 vehicle pursuits within 6 months as the primary unit
- 3 uses of force within 6 months
- 3 vehicle crashes within 6 months
- 3 citizen complaints within 6 months
- A combination of 5 incidents within 12 months
Purpose of EWS Alert
- The EWS Alert is not an indication of misconduct or a precursor to disciplinary action
- Its purpose is to identify potential problems involving personnel with multiple incidents
Supervisor's Response
- The supervisor must explain the EWS Alert to the affected personnel and discuss the incidents that triggered the alert
- Options for addressing the alert include:
- Policy/procedure review
- Remedial training
- Psychological counseling
Documentation
- The supervisor must document all actions taken in response to the alert via a Blue Team Report
- The report is routed through the chain of command to the district/division commander for approval
- After approval, the report is forwarded to an Internal Affairs supervisor for review and entry into IAPro
Supervisor's Responsibility
- The supervisor is responsible for reporting unusual behavior by affected personnel
Early Warning System (EWS)
- An EWS Alert is triggered in IAPro when a Sheriff's Office personnel meets any of the following criteria:
- 3 administrative investigations of misconduct within 12 months
- 3 vehicle pursuits within 6 months as the primary unit
- 3 uses of force within 6 months
- 3 vehicle crashes within 6 months
- 3 citizen complaints within 6 months
- A combination of 5 incidents within 12 months
Purpose of EWS Alert
- The EWS Alert is not an indication of misconduct or a precursor to disciplinary action
- Its purpose is to identify potential problems involving personnel with multiple incidents
Supervisor's Response
- The supervisor must explain the EWS Alert to the affected personnel and discuss the incidents that triggered the alert
- Options for addressing the alert include:
- Policy/procedure review
- Remedial training
- Psychological counseling
Documentation
- The supervisor must document all actions taken in response to the alert via a Blue Team Report
- The report is routed through the chain of command to the district/division commander for approval
- After approval, the report is forwarded to an Internal Affairs supervisor for review and entry into IAPro
Supervisor's Responsibility
- The supervisor is responsible for reporting unusual behavior by affected personnel
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Description
This quiz covers the criteria that trigger an EWS Alert in IAPro, including administrative investigations, vehicle pursuits, uses of force, vehicle crashes, and citizen complaints. Understand the purpose and indications of an EWS Alert.
