Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Major Incident Notification policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Major Incident Notification policy?
- To provide guidance on notification of major incidents to supervisors and personnel (correct)
- To ensure that all incidents are reported to the media
- To coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies
- To establish a protocol for media inquiries only
Which of the following situations would most likely require notification according to the policy?
Which of the following situations would most likely require notification according to the policy?
- A high-profile incident with significant media interest (correct)
- A routine traffic stop
- A domestic dispute with no arrests
- A minor car accident with no injuries
What is the primary purpose of the list of incident types provided?
What is the primary purpose of the list of incident types provided?
- To serve as a guide for notification (correct)
- To provide a comprehensive list of all possible incidents
- To establish a new protocol for officer-involved shootings
- To define the role of the Watch Commander
What type of incident would require notification according to the policy?
What type of incident would require notification according to the policy?
Who is typically notified of major incidents according to the policy?
Who is typically notified of major incidents according to the policy?
Who is responsible for making notifications according to the policy?
Who is responsible for making notifications according to the policy?
What is the primary goal of notifying supervisors or personnel of major incidents?
What is the primary goal of notifying supervisors or personnel of major incidents?
What should the Watch Commander do before making notifications?
What should the Watch Commander do before making notifications?
What is the minimum criteria for notification according to the policy?
What is the minimum criteria for notification according to the policy?
What is an example of a significant injury or death that requires notification?
What is an example of a significant injury or death that requires notification?
Who is responsible for notifying the Chief of Police in the event of a major incident?
Who is responsible for notifying the Chief of Police in the event of a major incident?
What is the first method of notification used when trying to reach an off-duty Deputy Chief or Commander?
What is the first method of notification used when trying to reach an off-duty Deputy Chief or Commander?
What triggers the notification of the Deputy Chief or Commander?
What triggers the notification of the Deputy Chief or Commander?
Who is responsible for notifying other appropriate personnel?
Who is responsible for notifying other appropriate personnel?
What method of notification is used to contact the Chief of Police when they are on duty?
What method of notification is used to contact the Chief of Police when they are on duty?
What is the next step if a cell phone notification is unsuccessful?
What is the next step if a cell phone notification is unsuccessful?
Who is responsible for notifying the Accident Reconstruction Team?
Who is responsible for notifying the Accident Reconstruction Team?
Who has the authority to activate the Tactical Response Team?
Who has the authority to activate the Tactical Response Team?
In a tactical response situation, who will the on-duty Watch Commander notify?
In a tactical response situation, who will the on-duty Watch Commander notify?
Who determines whether a full or partial callout of the Tactical Response Team is needed?
Who determines whether a full or partial callout of the Tactical Response Team is needed?
