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Why is it essential to regularly check and maintain equipment?
To prevent it from breaking down and causing harm
What is a crucial aspect of being an effective officer?
Being physically fit
Why is it important to pay attention to non-verbal cues?
To understand a person's intentions
What can happen if an officer is not physically fit?
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Why is training essential for officers?
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Why is sleep important for officers?
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What can happen if an officer is distracted while patrolling?
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Why is it important to know how to use equipment?
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What can happen if an officer does not maintain their equipment?
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When taking self-initiated action during patrol, what information should you provide to dispatch?
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What type of information may you need to provide to dispatch during a vehicle crash situation?
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What is the purpose of querying in law enforcement?
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What is the primary goal of Lesson 4: Electronic Sources of Information?
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What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) used for?
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What is the potential consequence of conducting a background check on a new neighbor?
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Who may conduct queries for you while you are on patrol?
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What type of information may you provide to dispatch during a disturbance situation?
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What type of assistance may you request from dispatch during an emergency situation?
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What is the first step in responding to a call?
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What is the purpose of using electronic mapping systems?
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Why might the most direct route not always be the quickest?
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What information should you collect about the call?
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Why is it important to consider the safest arrival point?
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What might be used as a weapon at the scene of an incident?
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When might you not want to use emergency lights and sirens?
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What should you do when notifying dispatch that you have arrived at the location?
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What determines the number of officers that respond to a scene?
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What is the importance of accurate information in arrest reports and fingerprint cards?
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Which type of law enforcement agencies can enter stolen property and wanted/missing persons data into FCIC?
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What is required to access FCIC/NCIC?
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What is the purpose of logging user transactions in FCIC/NCIC?
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What is the consequence of misusing the FCIC/NCIC system?
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What information can be shared with towing companies?
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What is the primary purpose of FCIC/NCIC?
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What is the importance of following agency policies and procedures when accessing FCIC/NCIC?
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What is the primary goal of CJIS certification training?
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What is the primary goal of separating and interviewing people involved in an incident?
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What is an injunction?
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What is the purpose of a civil standby?
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What may be necessary if a situation begins to escalate during a civil standby?
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What is an example of a situation where a civil standby may be conducted?
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What is the role of an officer during a civil standby?
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What is the officer's goal when responding to a civil disturbance?
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Study Notes
Officer Safety and Survival
- Officers must regularly check and maintain their equipment, including firearms, intermediate weapons, ballistic vests, flashlights, electronic devices, and handcuffs, to ensure they are in good working order.
- Vehicles should be equipped with spotlights, takedown lights, a public address (PA) system, emergency lights, and sirens, and regularly checked to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Electronic devices should be kept charged, and officers should be trained in their use to prevent serious injury or death.
- Officers should be physically fit to handle the demands of dangerous situations, with a regular exercise and wellness program an essential part of their fitness for duty.
- Adequate sleep is essential to perform duties well.
Observing Danger and Signs of Criminal Activity
- Officers should be aware of their surroundings and observe potential danger signs, including non-verbal cues, body language, and hand placement of individuals.
- When interacting with individuals, officers should pay attention to verbal and non-verbal cues to identify potential threats.
Patrolling and Reporting
- Officers should record accurate and detailed information in arrest reports, including correct spelling of suspects' names and laws violated.
- Information should be entered into the FCIC/NCIC system, following agency policies and procedures, and only accessible to authorized law enforcement personnel.
FCIC/NCIC Access and Restrictions
- Officers must complete a CJIS certification training course and pass a certification exam to access FCIC/NCIC.
- Users must agree to a state and national fingerprint-based background check within 30 days of starting their job or being assigned to an FCIC terminal.
- Computers with CJIS access must have physical security to prevent unauthorized access.
Self-Initiated Action During Patrol
- When taking self-initiated action during patrol, officers should provide dispatch with necessary information, including identification, location, type of situation, assistance needed, and descriptions of involved people or vehicles.
Responding to a Call
- Officers should respond to a call by determining the safest route to the scene, considering traffic, time of day, school zones, and congested areas.
- Officers should collect as much information as possible about the call, including the type of incident, location, and complainant's name and relationship to the location.
- Officers should identify potential threats at the scene, including weapons, hazards, and other factors.
Mediating a Civil Disturbance
- Officers should separate, identify, and interview all people involved to obtain information related to the incident.
- Officers should verify whether a crime has been committed and determine if any injunctions or warrants exist.
- If the disturbance is civil in nature, officers should provide information and resources to help resolve the conflict.
Civil Standby
- Officers may be called to maintain the peace through officer presence while serving a court order or responding to a call for service.
- Civil standbys may involve situations such as the execution of a writ of replevin, a child custody exchange, or a pretrial release order.
- Officers should remain impartial and use conflict management skills to prevent escalation of the situation.
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