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What does the term 'exigent circumstances' refer to?

  • Circumstances that justify warrantless entry, search, or seizure (correct)
  • Circumstances that are not urgent
  • Circumstances created by the police themselves
  • Circumstances related to routine investigations

What is a follow-up investigation?

  • An investigation carried out without any prior information
  • An initial investigation to gather evidence
  • An extension of the preliminary investigation to provide additional investigation (correct)
  • A routine check by police officers in the districts

How is the policy of the Boca Raton Police Services Department described?

  • To provide the best police services through efficient and professional service (correct)
  • To address crime trends in a reactive way
  • To focus only on routine investigations
  • To provide minimal police services

What does the term 'district' refer to in the context of the text?

<p>Geographical divisions of Boca Raton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do exigencies include, according to the text?

<p>Hot pursuit of a fleeing suspect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process is used for the shift assignment of FSD employees?

<p>Seniority-based bidding process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who evaluates exemptions from normal shift bid procedures?

<p>Division commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are formal re-evaluations of schedule conducted?

<p>In January of each year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of patrol sergeants?

<p>First-line supervision of squad LEOs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When will a minimum of two police units respond to a call for service?

<p>For all crimes in progress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of attracting large crowds at incidents according to the text?

<p>Assembling of several marked cars in particular areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an unsecured structure be entered without a representative present?

<p>If the structure has an open door/window and there are signs of criminal activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are LEO supervisors permitted to breach an entry point of a structure?

<p>In the event of an exigency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tools are LEO supervisors issued for breaching entry points?

<p>Standard breaching kit and breaching ram (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method of entry when encountering an unsecured structure?

<p>Using a key if time permits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a roll call briefing?

<p>To evaluate employees for readiness to assume duty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Field Services Division (FSD)?

<p>Managing the Road Patrol districts and Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Span of Control?

<p>To determine the number of persons reporting to one supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What duty falls under the Response to Calls for Service function?

<p>Responding to all emergency and nonemergency calls for services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of employees regarding hazards or threats?

<p>Sharing information about potential and actual hazards or threats with their supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Roll Call Briefing agenda include?

<p>Daily patrol activity and unusual situations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of LEOs during roll call briefings?

<p>Attending shift briefings/meetings on time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do department employees facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic?

<p>By appropriately warning, citing, or arresting traffic law violators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a zone in the context of law enforcement?

<p>A specific geographical area designated to be patrolled by an employee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Crime Information Bulletin?

<p>To complete and distribute information about potential threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Field Services Division (FSD) oversee?

<p>Road Patrol districts and Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of employees attending patrol roll call briefings?

<p>To exchange daily bulletins and pertinent information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is documented in Standard Operating Procedure 42.01 Criminal Investigations?

<p>Procedures for conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the zone assignments based on the needs of the districts?

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

When does the shift change usually take place?

<p>Twice a year in April and October (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal in assigning employees to districts according to the text?

<p>To provide the most efficient distribution of resources and employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can information on the operation of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) zone be found?

<p>Standard Operating Procedure 41.32 CRA Zone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to help determine the number of LEOs assigned to each district and squad?

<p>Personnel Allocation Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who retains the final authority to assign employees to shifts?

<p>Chief of police or his/her designee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for providing continuous police protection, services, and response to calls within the City of Boca Raton on a 24-hour basis?

<p>'FSD' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Squads shall be configured to ensure that the span of control of any one squad supervisor (sergeant) is no greater than how many LEOs?"

<p>12 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Departmental Standards Directive 41.140 TELESERVE?

<p>To provide guidelines for teleserve calls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising the teleserve position?

<p>Road Patrol sergeant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of a Teleserve Officer?

<p>Responding to citizen phone calls that do not require an LEO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is teleserve used instead of on-scene response by a law enforcement officer?

<p>For incidents that do not require an LEO to be present (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will supervise a Teleserve Officer if a Community Service Officer (CSO) is assigned to teleserve?

<p>CSO supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activities are included in the Teleserve Officer's responsibilities and duties?

<p>Documenting calls for service, filling out offense and property reports, and providing information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of calls for service can a teleserve officer handle?

<p>Credit Card Theft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a call for service be referred to teleserve for a report to be taken over the telephone?

<p>If the suspects have left the scene and their whereabouts are unknown (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ascertaining whether a call is eligible for teleserve?

<p>Public Safety Call-Taker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a call eligible for teleserve?

<p>When there is no need for an investigator to be present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the PSD relay to the teleserve officer after a call is determined to be eligible for teleserve?

<p>The type of call and the time received by communications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a teleserve officer inform the caller after determining that the report will be handled by teleserve?

<p>That a teleserve officer will handle the report over the telephone within sixty minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a teleserve officer do when there may be a longer delay in returning a caller's report?

<p>Advises his/her supervisor or the Communications Section about the delay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a PSCT/PSD do after determining that a call is eligible for teleserve?

<p>Records the incident with information required in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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