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Who is designated as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Wayne Police Department?
Who is designated as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Wayne Police Department?
- The Co-Director of Public Safety (Officers) (correct)
- The President of the Board of Public Safety
- The Deputy Chief of Police
- The Chief of Police
What happens if the Chief of Police is unable to fulfill their duties?
What happens if the Chief of Police is unable to fulfill their duties?
- The governing body elects a new Chief.
- The Deputy Chief of Police takes over. (correct)
- The Assistant Chief steps in as acting Chief.
- The Mayor of Fort Wayne assumes the role.
In the event of an emergency, who has control of the Fort Wayne Police Department?
In the event of an emergency, who has control of the Fort Wayne Police Department?
- The police chief, subordinate to the city executive (correct)
- The Board of Public Safety
- The Mayor of the City of Fort Wayne
- The Chief of Police only
Who is the governing body for the Fort Wayne Police Department?
Who is the governing body for the Fort Wayne Police Department?
What is the responsibility of the senior ranking officer present at a police action scene?
What is the responsibility of the senior ranking officer present at a police action scene?
If none of the top six ranking officers is available, who assumes command?
If none of the top six ranking officers is available, who assumes command?
What is the purpose of the Monthly reports submitted to the Board of Public Safety?
What is the purpose of the Monthly reports submitted to the Board of Public Safety?
What must all officers of the department do in relation to orders given by their superiors?
What must all officers of the department do in relation to orders given by their superiors?
Who is responsible for preparing the annual report for the Chief of Police?
Who is responsible for preparing the annual report for the Chief of Police?
What role does the Co-Director of Public Safety play within the Fort Wayne Police Department?
What role does the Co-Director of Public Safety play within the Fort Wayne Police Department?
What information is contained in the Weekly Sick Report?
What information is contained in the Weekly Sick Report?
How frequently is the Investigative/Support Division Expenditure Report prepared?
How frequently is the Investigative/Support Division Expenditure Report prepared?
Which division is responsible for producing statistical and activity reports on a monthly basis?
Which division is responsible for producing statistical and activity reports on a monthly basis?
What type of report details all activity, case complaints, and related statistics for the previous year?
What type of report details all activity, case complaints, and related statistics for the previous year?
Who receives the Overtime Accumulation Report on a weekly basis?
Who receives the Overtime Accumulation Report on a weekly basis?
What is the role of the Crime Analysis Unit regarding the Investigative/Support Division Statistical Report?
What is the role of the Crime Analysis Unit regarding the Investigative/Support Division Statistical Report?
Under what condition are Commanding/Supervisory Officers held accountable for the actions of their subordinates?
Under what condition are Commanding/Supervisory Officers held accountable for the actions of their subordinates?
What should an officer do when given a conflicting order from a second commanding officer?
What should an officer do when given a conflicting order from a second commanding officer?
How often should the Chief of Police meet with the executive command staff?
How often should the Chief of Police meet with the executive command staff?
What is the primary responsibility of the senior ranking officer present at a police action scene?
What is the primary responsibility of the senior ranking officer present at a police action scene?
What is the purpose of staff meetings within the agency?
What is the purpose of staff meetings within the agency?
How frequently should regular staff meetings occur for supervisory officers?
How frequently should regular staff meetings occur for supervisory officers?
What does the directive say about communication between officers of different divisions?
What does the directive say about communication between officers of different divisions?
What role do Crime Analysis bulletins play in the department?
What role do Crime Analysis bulletins play in the department?
What must be included in the evaluation regarding previously stated goals and objectives?
What must be included in the evaluation regarding previously stated goals and objectives?
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that recommendations made by department employees are communicated properly?
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that recommendations made by department employees are communicated properly?
What purpose do departmental goals and objectives serve in relation to the multi-year plan?
What purpose do departmental goals and objectives serve in relation to the multi-year plan?
What is required of the Department's annual report regarding accessibility?
What is required of the Department's annual report regarding accessibility?
What aspects should the multi-year plan encompass according to the provided guidelines?
What aspects should the multi-year plan encompass according to the provided guidelines?
Who is responsible for generating the Investigative/Support Division Annual Report?
Who is responsible for generating the Investigative/Support Division Annual Report?
What type of report is prepared by the Vice and Narcotics Section Secretary?
What type of report is prepared by the Vice and Narcotics Section Secretary?
What is included in the semi-annual analysis of operational activities prepared by the Records Section supervisor?
What is included in the semi-annual analysis of operational activities prepared by the Records Section supervisor?
Which division is responsible for the preparation and distribution of the Uniform Division Annual Report?
Which division is responsible for the preparation and distribution of the Uniform Division Annual Report?
Who prepares the Vice and Narcotics Section Monthly Expenditure Report?
Who prepares the Vice and Narcotics Section Monthly Expenditure Report?
What must every form adopted by the Department and each Division undergo?
What must every form adopted by the Department and each Division undergo?
What is the primary purpose of the Crime Analysis Unit (CAU)?
What is the primary purpose of the Crime Analysis Unit (CAU)?
Which report is presented to the Division Deputy Chief for distribution to the Chief of Police?
Which report is presented to the Division Deputy Chief for distribution to the Chief of Police?
What is required to be shared by all divisions in relation to criminal activities?
What is required to be shared by all divisions in relation to criminal activities?
Who is responsible for maintaining the department's centralized records system?
Who is responsible for maintaining the department's centralized records system?
What frequency of reports does the Chief's staff produce concerning formal complaints?
What frequency of reports does the Chief's staff produce concerning formal complaints?
Which unit supports the Crime Analysis Unit in producing reports?
Which unit supports the Crime Analysis Unit in producing reports?
What type of report is the Crime Analysis Unit responsible for providing to the Chief of Police daily?
What type of report is the Crime Analysis Unit responsible for providing to the Chief of Police daily?
What is included in the listing compiled by the Deputy Chief of each Division?
What is included in the listing compiled by the Deputy Chief of each Division?
What annual report is produced by each officer in charge of a unit?
What annual report is produced by each officer in charge of a unit?
Which section maintains its own cases and intelligence files independently?
Which section maintains its own cases and intelligence files independently?
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fort Wayne Police Department
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fort Wayne Police Department
The top decision-maker in the Fort Wayne Police Department, responsible for overall direction and management.
Co-Director of Public Safety (Officers)
Co-Director of Public Safety (Officers)
The designated Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Wayne Police Department, responsible for overseeing police operations.
Board of Public Safety
Board of Public Safety
The official governing body for the Fort Wayne Police Department, responsible for setting overall policies and providing oversight.
Chain of Command
Chain of Command
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Order of Succession for Command Roles
Order of Succession for Command Roles
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Senior Ranking Officer Responsibility
Senior Ranking Officer Responsibility
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Officer Obedience to Orders
Officer Obedience to Orders
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Mayor's Authority in Emergencies
Mayor's Authority in Emergencies
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Supervisor Responsibility
Supervisor Responsibility
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Senior Officer Responsibility
Senior Officer Responsibility
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Conflicting Orders
Conflicting Orders
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Chief's Staff Meetings
Chief's Staff Meetings
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Supervisory Staff Meetings
Supervisory Staff Meetings
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Information Bulletins
Information Bulletins
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Roll Call Updates
Roll Call Updates
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Sharing Critical Information
Sharing Critical Information
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The Role of the Records Section
The Role of the Records Section
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Records Section and Crime Analysis
Records Section and Crime Analysis
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Specialized Units' Records
Specialized Units' Records
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Chief's Daily Report
Chief's Daily Report
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Chief's Staff Role
Chief's Staff Role
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Monthly Activity Report
Monthly Activity Report
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Annual Reports: Department and Units
Annual Reports: Department and Units
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How can department employees participate in goal development?
How can department employees participate in goal development?
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Where are departmental goals and objectives published?
Where are departmental goals and objectives published?
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Who has access to the Department's Annual Report?
Who has access to the Department's Annual Report?
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What does the multi-year plan include?
What does the multi-year plan include?
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Who is responsible for creating the multi-year plan?
Who is responsible for creating the multi-year plan?
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Discipline Report
Discipline Report
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Annual Report
Annual Report
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Weekly Sick Report
Weekly Sick Report
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Overtime Accumulation Report
Overtime Accumulation Report
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Division Monthly Statistical Report
Division Monthly Statistical Report
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Investigative/Support Division Expenditure Report
Investigative/Support Division Expenditure Report
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Investigative/Support Division Statistical Report
Investigative/Support Division Statistical Report
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Fort Wayne Police Department Personnel Roster
Fort Wayne Police Department Personnel Roster
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What is the Crime Analysis Unit's role?
What is the Crime Analysis Unit's role?
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What information does the CAU analyze?
What information does the CAU analyze?
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Who receives the CAU's operational analysis?
Who receives the CAU's operational analysis?
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What information is included in the Vice and Narcotics Section monthly report?
What information is included in the Vice and Narcotics Section monthly report?
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What information is included in Vice and Narcotics' expenditure report?
What information is included in Vice and Narcotics' expenditure report?
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Who receives the Uniform Division Annual Report?
Who receives the Uniform Division Annual Report?
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Who approves the forms used in the department?
Who approves the forms used in the department?
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Who prepares the Investigative/Support Division Annual Report?
Who prepares the Investigative/Support Division Annual Report?
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Study Notes
Management and Direction Policy (PD97-0105)
- Purpose: Provides guidelines for direction, supervision, and management principles within the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Policy
- The Fort Wayne Police Department operates within guidelines for chain of command, chief executive officer authority, supervisory accountability, and administrative reporting.
Direction
- Chief Executive Officer: The Co-Director of Public Safety (Officers) will be the Chief Executive Officer. The acting Chief of Police will have exclusive control of the police department, subject to safety board rules, and in emergencies, is subordinate to the city executive.
- Governing Body: The Board of Public Safety governs the Fort Wayne Police Department.
- Succession of Command: In cases of incapacitation or unavailability of the Chief of Police, command succession follows this order: Chief of Police, Asst./Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, Uniform Division Deputy Chiefs, Investigative/Support Deputy Chief, and Vice and Narcotics Commander.
- Shift Commander Command: If none of the top six ranking officers are available, the designated Shift Commander will assume command.
- Emergency Commander: In emergencies, the Mayor of Fort Wayne will name a temporary commanding officer from remaining police personnel if none of the six ranking officers are available.
- Officer Responsibility: All officers are responsible to obey orders, directions, and instructions from either the Chief of Police, or a commanding/supervisory officer. This includes any lawful relayed order through another officer or employee.
- Commanding/Supervisory Officer Accountability: Commanding/Supervisory officers are responsible for the actions or omissions of officers under their supervision if those actions/omissions are contrary to departmental policies; procedures; rules; regulations; or general orders, or could have been avoided through proper supervision.
Communication
- Communication within the agency is primarily through staff meetings. The Chief meets with executive command staff and staff weekly. Commanding/Supervisory officers meet with their staff on a regularly scheduled basis. Daily bulletins (Hot Sheets) and Crime Analysis bulletins inform personnel of criminal activity. Information aiding criminal apprehension is encouraged across departments.
Records
- The Records Section maintains cases, identification, and criminal history records, and the master index files.
Reports
- Crime Analysis Unit Reports: The Chief will receive daily reports on significant occurrences from the Crime Analysis Unit, and monthly reports on activity during the previous month. The CAU also produces reports for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual crime analysis which also includes other related reports such as Intelligence Files and other reports needed by the Records section.
- Monthly reports: Division and other unit reports are produced to encompass all division activities including but not limited to personnel and finances for a monthly report.
- Annual reports: The Department will compile an annual report which outlines administrative reports required, the staff responsible for producing the reports, along with the purpose, frequency and distribution information for each report.
Other
- Confidentiality: Weekly confidential reports are prepared for the Chief, Asst./Chief, and all Deputy Chiefs, detailing formal complaints received. Regular Monthly Reports will follow in the format of Administrative reports. In addition to weekly and monthly reports there are annual reports required that are similar in format required in the annual report for the department's Annual reports.
- Affidavits for Probable Cause: The officers are required to complete and submit a properly executed and notarized Affidavit for Probable Cause when there is an arrest for an incarcerable offense.
- Victim Assistance: The Fort Wayne Police Department maintains a Victim Assistance Office for referrals.
- Goals and Objectives: Goals and objectives are set for each division; updated annually, Goals are what is desired to be accomplished and objectives describe the HOW each goal is met.
- Multi-year plan: The Planning and Research Section is responsible for producing the multi-year plan, which includes goals, objectives, anticipated work loads, and trends.
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Test your knowledge about the leadership and emergency protocols of the Fort Wayne Police Department. This quiz covers key roles such as the Chief Executive Officer and the contingencies in case of absence. Get ready to learn about the command structure in a police department.