Emergency Management Procedures Quiz
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What is the primary function of the Crime Investigations Division?

To conduct follow-up investigations of preliminary complaints received by the department.

The use of detection canines in schools is permitted only under certain circumstances.

True

Where should abandoned vehicles on public property be stickered?

Driver's side window, rear window upper left corner, or upper corner of the driver's side windshield

What is the maximum time allowed for an individual to retrieve their property from a prisoner property locker before it is destroyed?

<p>60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ shall be notified whenever a civilian employee of the City of Sterling Heights is arrested, or is involved in an incident which may result in a warrant being issued and a subsequent arrest.

<p>Chief of Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of unmanned aircraft pilots required to be present for an entire flight?

<p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum airspeed allowed for a sUAS?

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should the supervisor review the tips in their jurisdiction?

<p>at least every 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are officers required to contact the victim/complainant in Assault and Battery cases?

<p>Within three (3) business days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document shall be completed when an officer seizes property during a Drug Forfeiture operation?

<p>Notice of Intent to Forfeit form</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of cash that an off-site narcotics Sergeant's safe is authorized to contain?

<p>$1000.00 U.S Currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time frame for a training session for new SRT team members?

<p>one (1) year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Old training samples shall be audited and accounted for, after which they will be destroyed as part of the yearly property room cleanout.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two or more regular traffic officers must be working before an officer can be assigned to motorcycle duty.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of high-risk stop?

<p>A person who is driving erratically</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of vehicles that the SRT Field Command Post area should be capable of accommodating ?

<p>20 vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when attempting to make contact with a barricaded suspect during high-risk incidents?

<p>Only attempt to make contact if the suspect is causing the situation to deteriorate and/or when a continued lack of communication causes the situation to deteriorate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of time that street closings for block parties are allowed to last?

<p>six (6) hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for forwarding confiscated solicitors' licenses to the City Clerk?

<p>The Support Investigative Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must a supervisor verbally notify another agency if a domestic violence incident is committed by a law enforcement officer?

<p>Within four (4) hours of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of time that must pass before a person's status as 'missing' can be changed or canceled based on attaining the age of emancipation (18th birthday)?

<p>There is no time limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of the ______ is to promote traffic safety and public relations

<p>motorcycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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

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Test your knowledge on the responsibilities of Operations Officers, the protocols for initiating foot pursuits, and the essential report processing procedures within emergency management. This quiz will cover key aspects to ensure effective responses during critical situations.

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