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What is the primary purpose of the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
To establish a command structure for emergency response to unusual occurrences.
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.
What is the relationship between the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Management System (IMS) according to the text?
The IMS is a specific implementation of the NIMS principles by the Omaha Police Department.
Who has overall responsibility of the incident during an unusual occurrence under the Incident Management System?
A command officer of another department or agency may have overall responsibility.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a key component of the Incident Management System (IMS) in the text?
Incident planning
What is the main policy regarding the Incident Management System (IMS) that the Omaha Police Department (OPD) must follow according to the text?
The OPD must comply with the standards of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
What is the purpose of documenting After-Action Reports (AARs)?
To capture best practices and lessons learned for future incident planning and management.
What software is required to be used when completing After-Action Reports?
Critical Incident Command Law Enforcement Division (CICLED) software
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of personnel assigned to the finance/administration function?
Conduct tabletop or full-scale exercises
How often is documented analysis of incidents and training effectiveness required to be conducted?
Every three years
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential component of the documented annual training on IMS?
Simulation-based training
What is the purpose of the biennial training mentioned?
To assess the agency's capabilities with IMS
What factors should be considered when deciding whether or not to implement IMS?
Whether there are multiple responding units from different agencies
What should the first officer do once the decision to establish IMS has been made?
Provide a size-up report including the address and incident details
How should an officer announce the establishment of command according to IMS principles?
Using the unit number followed by 'Establishing Command'
What is the purpose of requesting an event channel for the incident?
To ensure all radio traffic is directed to the unit commanding the incident
What should be done once operations are switched to the designated event channel?
The Incident Commander (IC) should switch to a primary channel for requests
What should an officer say to officially end their command at the scene?
'Terminating Command'
What should the officer do after announcing 'Terminating Command'?
Remain at the scene until properly relieved
What is one responsibility of the officer once IMS is established?
'Announce their unit number followed by ‘Establishing (name of) Command’'
What action is recommended if units are responding from multiple agencies or departments?
Consider utilizing IMS and establishing command using IMS principles
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?
Initiating the Incident Management System and assuming command at the scene, Emergency Operations Center, or Field Command Post
When does a transfer of command occur?
When an orderly transfer of overall incident responsibility is made to a qualified individual within the same agency or another agency with jurisdiction
Which of the following is NOT considered an unusual occurrence?
A routine traffic stop
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies, what concept allows for effective collaboration without affecting individual agency authority?
Unified Command
Which agency has primary jurisdiction over hazardous material spills according to the predesignated incident types?
Omaha Fire Department
In which of the following incidents would the Omaha Police Department have primary jurisdiction?
A traffic collision scene after injured have been removed and any HAZMAT spill cleaned
Under what circumstances might the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assume lead Incident Management over an incident?
An incident involving Weapons of Mass Destruction or Terrorism
What is the primary responsibility of the Police Services Bureau Deputy Chief or designee during unusual occurrences?
Planning police response and implementing orderly mobilization procedures
Which agency would assume lead Incident Management over an event involving civil aircraft?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
What is the primary purpose of mobilization as described in the text?
To facilitate the orderly and safe deployment of additional personnel and resources
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander (IC) initially?
The first responding officer from any agency
When does the transfer of command occur, according to the text?
Both A and B
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the first police field supervisor, according to the text?
Establishing staging areas and designating media access points
Which of the following is an example of an incident where an Incident Management System (IMS) may already be established, according to the text?
A second alarm or greater fire
What is the responsibility of the Training Unit regarding the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Ensuring the Department's compliance with the most current federal NIMS training requirements
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the most current federal NIMS exercise requirements?
The Homeland Security Training Specialist
Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of the Precinct Commander in the text?
Serving as the initial Incident Commander
Under what circumstances may a vehicle under the direct control of the police department be utilized for assignment or transport usage by other agencies?
During an unusual occurrence or civil disturbance
When should in-service training be conducted for specific unusual occurrences?
As determined by bureau or section commanders, the Training Unit, and/or the affected unit, squad or team commander
What should be done at the conclusion of an unusual occurrence?
The Precinct Commander should complete and forward an after-action report through the chain of command
This quiz covers the Incident Management System (IMS) implemented by the Omaha Police Department (OPD) for managing unusual occurrences effectively. It includes standardized organization, terminology, central communication point, and command and control tactics.
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