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What is the primary purpose of the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
- To provide standardized organization and terminology for public safety departments.
- To promote a coordinated response to emergencies with appropriate resources.
- To identify a central point of communication and command and control.
- To establish a command structure for emergency response to unusual occurrences. (correct)
Who can be assigned to IMS positions during an unusual occurrence?
Who can be assigned to IMS positions during an unusual occurrence?
- Any sworn officer or non-sworn personnel, regardless of rank or regular duty assignments. (correct)
- Only sworn officers at the rank of Sergeant and above.
- Only non-sworn personnel holding the position of Forensic Investigations Unit Supervisor or Manager.
- Only personnel from the Omaha Police Department.
What is the relationship between the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
What is the relationship between the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
- The NIMS and IMS are completely independent systems used by different agencies.
- The NIMS is a subset of the IMS, providing more detailed guidance.
- The NIMS and IMS are two separate and unrelated systems.
- The IMS is a specific implementation of the NIMS principles by the Omaha Police Department. (correct)
Who has overall responsibility of the incident during an unusual occurrence under the Incident Management System?
Who has overall responsibility of the incident during an unusual occurrence under the Incident Management System?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a key component of the Incident Management System (IMS) in the text?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a key component of the Incident Management System (IMS) in the text?
What is the main policy regarding the Incident Management System (IMS) that the Omaha Police Department (OPD) must follow according to the text?
What is the main policy regarding the Incident Management System (IMS) that the Omaha Police Department (OPD) must follow according to the text?
What is the purpose of documenting After-Action Reports (AARs)?
What is the purpose of documenting After-Action Reports (AARs)?
What software is required to be used when completing After-Action Reports?
What software is required to be used when completing After-Action Reports?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of personnel assigned to the finance/administration function?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of personnel assigned to the finance/administration function?
How often is documented analysis of incidents and training effectiveness required to be conducted?
How often is documented analysis of incidents and training effectiveness required to be conducted?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential component of the documented annual training on IMS?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential component of the documented annual training on IMS?
What is the purpose of the biennial training mentioned?
What is the purpose of the biennial training mentioned?
What factors should be considered when deciding whether or not to implement IMS?
What factors should be considered when deciding whether or not to implement IMS?
What should the first officer do once the decision to establish IMS has been made?
What should the first officer do once the decision to establish IMS has been made?
How should an officer announce the establishment of command according to IMS principles?
How should an officer announce the establishment of command according to IMS principles?
What is the purpose of requesting an event channel for the incident?
What is the purpose of requesting an event channel for the incident?
What should be done once operations are switched to the designated event channel?
What should be done once operations are switched to the designated event channel?
What should an officer say to officially end their command at the scene?
What should an officer say to officially end their command at the scene?
What should the officer do after announcing 'Terminating Command'?
What should the officer do after announcing 'Terminating Command'?
What is one responsibility of the officer once IMS is established?
What is one responsibility of the officer once IMS is established?
What action is recommended if units are responding from multiple agencies or departments?
What action is recommended if units are responding from multiple agencies or departments?
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
When does a transfer of command occur?
When does a transfer of command occur?
Which of the following is NOT considered an unusual occurrence?
Which of the following is NOT considered an unusual occurrence?
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies, what concept allows for effective collaboration without affecting individual agency authority?
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies, what concept allows for effective collaboration without affecting individual agency authority?
Which agency has primary jurisdiction over hazardous material spills according to the predesignated incident types?
Which agency has primary jurisdiction over hazardous material spills according to the predesignated incident types?
In which of the following incidents would the Omaha Police Department have primary jurisdiction?
In which of the following incidents would the Omaha Police Department have primary jurisdiction?
Under what circumstances might the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assume lead Incident Management over an incident?
Under what circumstances might the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assume lead Incident Management over an incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the Police Services Bureau Deputy Chief or designee during unusual occurrences?
What is the primary responsibility of the Police Services Bureau Deputy Chief or designee during unusual occurrences?
Which agency would assume lead Incident Management over an event involving civil aircraft?
Which agency would assume lead Incident Management over an event involving civil aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of mobilization as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of mobilization as described in the text?
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander (IC) initially?
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander (IC) initially?
When does the transfer of command occur, according to the text?
When does the transfer of command occur, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the first police field supervisor, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the first police field supervisor, according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of an incident where an Incident Management System (IMS) may already be established, according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of an incident where an Incident Management System (IMS) may already be established, according to the text?
What is the responsibility of the Training Unit regarding the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
What is the responsibility of the Training Unit regarding the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the most current federal NIMS exercise requirements?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the most current federal NIMS exercise requirements?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of the Precinct Commander in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of the Precinct Commander in the text?
Under what circumstances may a vehicle under the direct control of the police department be utilized for assignment or transport usage by other agencies?
Under what circumstances may a vehicle under the direct control of the police department be utilized for assignment or transport usage by other agencies?
When should in-service training be conducted for specific unusual occurrences?
When should in-service training be conducted for specific unusual occurrences?
What should be done at the conclusion of an unusual occurrence?
What should be done at the conclusion of an unusual occurrence?
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