Patrol

What does the term 'exigent circumstances' refer to?

Circumstances that justify warrantless entry, search, or seizure

What is a follow-up investigation?

An extension of the preliminary investigation to provide additional investigation

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

To provide the best police services through efficient and professional service

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

Geographical divisions of Boca Raton

What do exigencies include, according to the text?

Hot pursuit of a fleeing suspect

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

Seniority-based bidding process

Who evaluates exemptions from normal shift bid procedures?

Division commander

When are formal re-evaluations of schedule conducted?

In January of each year

What are the responsibilities of patrol sergeants?

First-line supervision of squad LEOs

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

For all crimes in progress

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

Assembling of several marked cars in particular areas

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

If the structure has an open door/window and there are signs of criminal activity

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

In the event of an exigency

What tools are LEO supervisors issued for breaching entry points?

Standard breaching kit and breaching ram

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

Using a key if time permits

What is the purpose of a roll call briefing?

To evaluate employees for readiness to assume duty

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

Managing the Road Patrol districts and Investigative Services Bureau (ISB)

What is the purpose of the Span of Control?

To determine the number of persons reporting to one supervisor

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

Responding to all emergency and nonemergency calls for services

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

Sharing information about potential and actual hazards or threats with their supervisor

What does the Roll Call Briefing agenda include?

Daily patrol activity and unusual situations

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

Attending shift briefings/meetings on time

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

By appropriately warning, citing, or arresting traffic law violators

What is a zone in the context of law enforcement?

A specific geographical area designated to be patrolled by an employee

What is the purpose of a Crime Information Bulletin?

To complete and distribute information about potential threats

What does the Field Services Division (FSD) oversee?

Road Patrol districts and Investigative Services Bureau (ISB)

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

To exchange daily bulletins and pertinent information

What is documented in Standard Operating Procedure 42.01 Criminal Investigations?

Procedures for conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations

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

Sergeants

When does the shift change usually take place?

Twice a year in April and October

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

To provide the most efficient distribution of resources and employees

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

Standard Operating Procedure 41.32 CRA Zone

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

Personnel Allocation Model

Who retains the final authority to assign employees to shifts?

Chief of police or his/her designee

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

'FSD'

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

12

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

To provide guidelines for teleserve calls

Who is responsible for supervising the teleserve position?

Road Patrol sergeant

What are the responsibilities of a Teleserve Officer?

Responding to citizen phone calls that do not require an LEO

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

For incidents that do not require an LEO to be present

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

CSO supervisor

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

Documenting calls for service, filling out offense and property reports, and providing information

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

Credit Card Theft

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

If the suspects have left the scene and their whereabouts are unknown

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

Public Safety Call-Taker

When is a call eligible for teleserve?

When there is no need for an investigator to be present

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

The type of call and the time received by communications

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

That a teleserve officer will handle the report over the telephone within sixty minutes

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

Advises his/her supervisor or the Communications Section about the delay

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

Records the incident with information required in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system