Law Enforcement Patrol Division Policy

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What is the primary responsibility of Patrol Officers in their assigned area?

  • Patrol a specific, assigned geographical area (Beat) during their Watch (correct)
  • Conduct performance reviews and evaluations of assigned personnel
  • Unlock exterior entrance doors of the Civic Center
  • Maintain proficiency in the General and Special Orders of the Department

Which of the following tasks is the responsibility of Civic Center Officers?

  • Maintain monthly performance records and personnel files of Patrol Officers
  • Investigate police vehicle crashes
  • Unlock the basement door and conduct a security check of the loading dock area (correct)
  • Conduct roll-call briefings at the start of each Watch

What is the purpose of Patrol Officers contacting local merchants and residents in their assigned area?

  • To ensure accuracy, completeness, and legibility of all required reports
  • To generate positive community relations (correct)
  • To maintain proficiency in the General and Special Orders of the Department
  • To conduct performance reviews and evaluations

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Patrol Sergeant?

<p>Supervise the scenes of reported suicides, natural deaths, and other events that may require close supervision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Patrol Officers informing the Sector Sergeant of unusual conditions and incidents in their assigned area?

<p>To ensure the Sector Sergeant is aware of important events or incidents that may require further attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Watch Commander?

<p>Review and approve Platoon paperwork as assigned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Patrol Officers exchanging information with other Officers who work their area?

<p>To share information on all police-related matters within their assigned area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Civic Center Officers?

<p>Turn-on the first-floor hallway lights in the Civic Center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Support Unit Lieutenant?

<p>To act as a relief Lieutenant for the North and South Watch Commanders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general responsibilities of a Watch Commander?

<p>To directly supervise the Patrol Officers assigned to their Platoon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general duties of a Patrol Sergeant?

<p>To directly supervise the Patrol Officers assigned to them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general responsibilities of the Support Unit Lieutenant?

<p>To ensure that operations of the Patrol Division follow the General and Special Orders of the Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general duties of a Watch Commander?

<p>To review and approve arrest and case reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general responsibilities of a Patrol Sergeant?

<p>To ensure that all required reports and correspondence are generated, completed, and forwarded correctly and on-time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general duties of a Watch Commander?

<p>To inspect personnel, buildings, offices, vehicles, and equipment as required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the additional responsibilities of the Support Unit Lieutenant?

<p>To command the department's Tactical Unit, Fugitive Apprehension Unit, and Gang Unit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a general responsibility of Division Commanders?

<p>Review and recommend disciplinary action for all department personnel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom are Division Commanders directly accountable?

<p>The Field Operations Bureau Assistant Chief of Police (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Division Commanders?

<p>Develop new training curricula for the entire department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Division Commanders regarding personnel assignments?

<p>Transfer and assign personnel within their Division to ensure proper utilization of manpower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of Division Commanders regarding other agencies?

<p>Coordinate operations involving other agencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisory role of Division Commanders within their Division?

<p>Directly supervise the Lieutenants and Division Secretaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Division Commanders regarding new programs, policies, and procedures?

<p>Make recommendations to the Field Operations Bureau Assistant Chief of Police (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of Division Commanders regarding Patrol procedures?

<p>Inspect Patrol procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the security officer at the Civic Center?

<p>Conduct routine security checks of the Civic Center complex and parking garage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the security officer handle incidents occurring in the Civic Center parking areas?

<p>Handle any incidents, including traffic crashes, themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the security officer do when the City Council is meeting during the day?

<p>Cone-off City Council member's parking spaces in the basement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the security officer at the Civic Center?

<p>Manage the Civic Center's event scheduling and bookings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the security officer do at the end of their shift?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the security officer assist the Library staff?

<p>Assist with maintaining orderly conduct of patrons and handling complaints, disruptions, and emergencies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the security officer do if there is a fire alarm or someone is trapped in an elevator?

<p>Be familiar with the fire alarm system and assist the Fire Department or General Services if persons are trapped in an elevator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Support Unit Sergeants?

<p>Coordinate and schedule training for assigned personnel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific responsibility of the Fugitive Apprehension Unit Officers?

<p>Aid Patrol as needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Gang Unit Officers directly accountable to?

<p>Gang Unit Sergeant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit must have officers who are members of the Tactical team?

<p>Fugitive Apprehension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of planning do Fugitive Apprehension Unit Officers need to utilize?

<p>Sound tactical planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should Fugitive Apprehension Unit Officers provide court testimony to?

<p>Supervisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the North Patrol and South Patrol Division Staff Assistants?

<p>Answer telephones and route calls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of Special Operations Officers?

<p>Maintain proficiency as outlined in PATROL SOP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit involves maintaining files for their respective Division?

<p>Staff Assistants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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