Emergency Management Procedures Quiz

Operations Officer & Complaint Desk Responsibility

• Upon activation of the Emergency Warning System, the Operations Officer notifies the City Manager, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, DPW director, and PIO via email, including the reason for activation.
• Check the area near the jail elevator for unauthorized items at the start and end of each shift.
• Maintain license bicycles.
• Ensure the lobby television is on and operating the slide show.
• Maintain the Operations Log and update Kronos with all pertinent timekeeping.

Foot Pursuits

• Officers must immediately relay the following information to dispatch:
  • Officer's identifier
  • "Foot pursuit" initiation
  • Location of the pursuit (ongoing)
  • Direction of travel (ongoing)
  • Reason for the pursuit
  • Description of the suspect
  • Whether the suspect is armed
  • Coordination with other officers to contain the suspect

Report Processing Procedures

• Reports are required for all criminal incidents and incidents requiring follow-up.
• Reports must be completed for any associated paperwork.
• Officers are required to complete a case report when there is potential for follow-up and/or litigation.
• Some incidents include those involving city officials, public interest locations and non-criminal incidents (e.g. traffic complaints, alarms, parking complaints).
• If the vehicle owner cannot be contacted, this should be noted on the form.
• Supplemental forms like those related to Missing Person Documentation, Recovered Stolen Vehicle Forms and witness statements should be forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division.
• Additional Forms include Stolen Property Reporting and Stolen Cell Phone Reports

Critical Incident Response Plan

• A “Major Incident” is a threat or potential threat to the public beyond the capacity of on-duty personnel.
• Two types of Major Incidents: law enforcement and fire/rescue.
• Police Department is the responding lead in law enforcement incidents.
• Fire Department is the lead in fire/rescue incidents.
• All decisions related to force or deployment of any agent should be approved in advance by the Incident Commander and Special Response Team (SRT) commander.
• Patrol officers shall not initiate tactical actions beyond those necessary to protect themselves or others when dealing with hostages or barricaded subjects, then they will notify a supervisor, and request SRT response.
• Establish an inner perimeter to ensure safety.

Other Procedures

• No more than two department vehicles should be parked outside a restaurant at one time, for meal or break purposes.
• The Officer in Charge (OIC) or designee must complete the form for Search Warrants.
• Narcan should be placed in specific locations throughout the department e.g. front desk, evidence technician laboratory, locker rooms for men and women, detective bureau, and operations bureau.
• Vehicle Pursuits not considered a vehicle pursuit (e.g. pacing, catching up to a vehicle), reinitiating previously terminated pursuits, intra-jurisdictional pursuits
• Officers shall obtain supervisor approval.
• Officers do not need authorization to continue a pursuit terminated by an outside agency before entering their jurisdiction.
• Sterling Heights officers are involved when specifically directed by Supervisors
• Roadblocks are only authorized by a command officer or in situations with force
• There are processes for discharging a firearm that are prohibited unless necessary for self-defense.
• Training should be provided by the Training Bureau, including classroom instruction, pursuit driving tactics, and written exams.
• Completing a report to give updates on any changes during pursuit.
• Road supervisor must respond to the end of any pursuit, and ensure that proper resources and notifications are made
• Review and approval of incident reports to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Review should consider officer’s adherence to procedures, potential training issues, reasons for pursuit initiation (both at the start and end of the activity), and any injuries or damage
• Annual review by training even if no foot pursuits occurred. and Analysis of report.
• All officers can review reports for accuracy.
• Supervisors will review for accuracy, neatness, completeness and content.

Assignments

• The Incident Commander addresses the following: notification/mobilization of personnel, obtaining outside agency support, coordinating media relations and maintaining the safety of personnel.
• The Operations Team is responsible for tactical operations, organizing and supervising resources, staging areas, managing perimeters, and maintaining control of evacuations when necessary
• The Planning Team prepares an incident action plan, manages planning process and gathers and disseminates information.
• The Logistics Team manages communications, facilities, medical, food, supplies, and other equipment
• The Finance/Administration Team records costs, expenses, and manages claims
• Command Officer is responsible for assessing response levels, confirming notifications, and using discretion to assign tasks

Meals and Breaks

• No more than 2 department vehicles should be parked outside a restaurant or other public place at one time for meal/breaks

Search Warrants

• The OIC or designee completes a “Search Warrant Operation” form, retained with the case file.

Handling Unknown Substances

• Narcan should be available in specific locations (front desk, evidence collection, men/women's locker rooms, detective bureau, and operations bureau).

Vehicle Pursuits

• Specific conditions on when a pursuit is and is not considered a "vehicle pursuit" are outlined.
• Policies for reinitiating and intra-jurisdictional pursuits are included
• Procedures for terminating vehicle pursuits by outside agencies that conclude within city limits.
• Roadblocks are authorized by a command officer or in cases requiring lethal/non-lethal force.
• Procedure describes how to safely block off roads, as needed.

Critical Incident Response Plan Levels

• Incidents are categorized into level 1, 2 and 3, based on the need for outside assistance.
• Level 1 incidents do not require mutual aid, can be handled by existing on-duty personnel or specialized units as necessary
• Level 2 incidents are of serious nature or magnitude which require mutual aid.
• Level 3 incidents require mutual aid, involve high magnitude or scope, and may require assistance from other jurisdictions.

Critical Incident Response Plan Procedures

• Steps to take in the event of a major incident for law enforcement or fire/rescue.
• Responsibilities for each team.
• Notification and coordination procedures with other agencies and authorities.
• Actions for hostage situations/barricaded subjects

Critical Incident Response Plan locations

• Procedures for establishing the command post area, including location criteria (out of sight of suspect, close enough to respond, upwind of incident, large enough to hold at least 20 vehicles).
• Guidelines concerning the use of security perimeters, and restrictions for access.

Critical Incident Response Plan Incident Reports

• Report contents and details related to the incident

Other Procedures - Additional Details

• Reports and required forms for specific incidents and procedures involved
• Specific locations for materials such as Narcan.
• Detailed procedures for handling missing persons.
• Procedures for handling deceased persons
• Registration of convicted sex offenders based on tiers.
• Procedures for dealing with persons with mental illness.
• Procedures specific to bomb threats.
• Handling of abandoned vehicles
• Procedures to handle complaints
• Policies for handling civil complaints and investigations for certain situations (e.g. assaults, domestic violence, etc.).
• How to complete appropriate reporting paperwork, forms, and logs.

Evidence Technicians

• Priority setting in cases involving multiple scenes.
• Procedures for determining the need for an evidence technician.
• Call-in schedules for evidence technicians (based on shift availability).
• Procedures for maintaining a current list of evidence technicians and seniority.

Property and Evidence Procedures

• Procedures for accessing evidence/property rooms.
• Identification and marking of evidence.
• Storage and handling of specific items (e.g., firearms, drugs, money).
• Procedures for handling and releasing seized property (or placing it in a holding process).
• Tagging of property with details such as type, serial number, and case number.

Transportation of Prisoners

• Procedures and steps to take when transporting a prisoner
• Procedures related to prisoners with disabilities.
• Ensuring proper transport equipment (and number of officers needed for transfers) for various situations
• Documentation of relevant information related to the procedures

Alternative Care for Arrestee’s Dependents

• Documentation for situations when alternative care is needed for arrestees' dependents.
• Procedures for getting identification and ensuring no outstanding warrants exist for those providing alternative care
• Procedures to handle various needs dependent on age, physical condition, special needs, medical concerns etc

Prisoner Transports to Macomb County Jail

• Items that prisoners are permitted to bring or take with them.

Communicable Illness Procedures

• Vaccinations and training regarding communicable diseases
• Medical record documentation and retention.

Motorcycle Operations

• Motorcycle unit operations, including training, locations and use of equipment, and procedures.

K-9 Unit

• Conditions when K-9 units are authorized and procedures for requesting
• Training and reporting requirements for K-9 handlers and units.
• Record keeping, incident reports, and special situations
• Handling cases of animal bites and incident logs

Mobile Data Computer

• Procedures related to handling and auditing data stored in/collected by mobile data
• computers

Other Procedures (Additional Details)

• Policy details concerning responding to specific incidents such as; active shooter, bomb threats, breaches of peace.
• Procedures and process for handling civil infractions or complaints.
• Procedures and processes for conducting warrantless searches.
• Policy guidance on the use and operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones).
• Regulations, processes, and record-keeping procedures for different incidents, offenses, or operations.

Other Procedures - Additional Details

• Policies and procedures related to the use and handling of chemical agents, munitions, or distraction devices.
• Standard operating procedures for special investigation operations.
• Procedures for using mobile fingerprint identification.

Maintenance of Narcotic Buy Fund Account

• Procedures related to initiating, maintaining, and auditing Narcotic Buy Fund accounts
• How to notify and request funds during various circumstances.
• Record-keeping required for the narcotics budget and transactions.
• Specifics on the amount the fund can hold, what must be documented, what steps are to be taken in instances of low balances and/or audit procedures.

Private Investigator Verification

• Verification of private investigators' identities and credentials
• Procedures for handling private investigator forms, including record and document storage, copies of forms, and appropriate notifications