Gang Unit Patch and Award Bar Eligibility Quiz

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According to the policy of the Dallas ISD Police Department, what is the mission of the Gang Unit?

To monitor gang activity within the learning environment (correct)

To increase community safety

To develop positive relationships between law enforcement and the community

To prevent youth crime and violence

Who is responsible for keeping the Assistant Chief of Field Services apprised of all ongoing gang-related incidents and investigations?

The Sergeant

The Gang Unit Lieutenant (correct)

The Assistant Chief

The Gang Unit Officers

Which division does the Gang Unit Officers belong to?

Investigations Division

Training Division

Community Safety Division

Field Services Division (correct)

Which of the following is a requirement for Gang Unit Officers?

Attend monthly Intelligence Meetings Signup and view all the answers

What should Gang Unit Officers do when they develop information indicating an imminent gang-related incident?

Notify a Gang Unit Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When are Gang Unit Officers authorized to perform Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) awareness presentations?

During school-related programs Signup and view all the answers

What should Gang Unit Officers do with Gang Information Cards at the end of their shift?

Turn them in to the Gang Unit Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the responsibilities of the Gang Unit Lieutenant?

Ensuring appropriate uniformed responses to gang-related activities throughout Dallas ISD schools Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the responsibilities of the Gang Unit Sergeant?

Requesting investigative assistance from the assigned investigative supervisor on specific gang-related offenses Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the responsibilities of the Gang Unit Officer?

Maintaining contact with a Gang Unit supervisor, for gang-related incidents, at all times while on duty Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the requirements for Gang Unit Personnel?

Attending and completing 28 CFR training Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the primary consideration when deciding whether to make an arrest?

The protection of the lives of the victims and officer safety Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to receive a department-issued Gang Patch and Award Bar?

Active Members of the Gang Unit Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria to be considered an Active Member of the Gang Unit?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who can officers request a department-issued Gang Unit Patch and Award Bar from?

The Gang Unit Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of gang membership?

Any individual involved in criminal street gang activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gang-related activity according to the text?

Any activity that benefits a criminal street gang Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining intelligence files according to the text?

To monitor suspected criminal activity related to gangs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the TXGANG database according to the text?

To store criminal information related to gang members Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Gang Cards?

An ARMS Report must accompany any Gang Card to be entered in TXGANG. Signup and view all the answers

Who will maintain and store Gang Unit files?

The Gang Unit Lieutenant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT prohibited for Gang Unit personnel?

Using the Dallas ISD Police Department Crime Stoppers Program. Signup and view all the answers