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What is the primary function of the Field Operations Division within the Miami Police Department?
What is the primary function of the Field Operations Division within the Miami Police Department?
Which specialized unit operates under the Special Operations Section of the Miami Police Department?
Which specialized unit operates under the Special Operations Section of the Miami Police Department?
What is NOT listed as one of the police patrol's responsibilities?
What is NOT listed as one of the police patrol's responsibilities?
Which of the following is true regarding the structure of the districts within the Field Operations Division?
Which of the following is true regarding the structure of the districts within the Field Operations Division?
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Which statement accurately reflects the policy of crime prevention activities?
Which statement accurately reflects the policy of crime prevention activities?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Deputy N.E.T. Commander during their shift?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Deputy N.E.T. Commander during their shift?
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What is required of the Deputy N.E.T. Commander at the end of each shift regarding emails?
What is required of the Deputy N.E.T. Commander at the end of each shift regarding emails?
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What action does the Deputy N.E.T. Commander take in relation to the Communications Section?
What action does the Deputy N.E.T. Commander take in relation to the Communications Section?
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Which of the following activities is NOT typically part of the primary officer's responsibilities during an investigation?
Which of the following activities is NOT typically part of the primary officer's responsibilities during an investigation?
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What type of incidents must the Deputy N.E.T. Commander immediately respond to?
What type of incidents must the Deputy N.E.T. Commander immediately respond to?
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When dealing with hazardous conditions affecting traffic control, who do patrol officers coordinate with?
When dealing with hazardous conditions affecting traffic control, who do patrol officers coordinate with?
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What is part of the debriefing responsibility of the outgoing Deputy N.E.T. Commander?
What is part of the debriefing responsibility of the outgoing Deputy N.E.T. Commander?
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In which specific time window does the Day shift for the N.E.T. Commander position operate?
In which specific time window does the Day shift for the N.E.T. Commander position operate?
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Which responsibility is specifically associated with the Deputy N.E.T. Commander?
Which responsibility is specifically associated with the Deputy N.E.T. Commander?
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What is one of the primary functions of the specialized units as mentioned in the content?
What is one of the primary functions of the specialized units as mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Miami Police Department Patrol
- The Miami Police Department's Field Operations Division is responsible for general law enforcement, order maintenance, emergency response, and social service functions in the City of Miami.
- The Field Operations Division is organized into districts, specialized units, and support sections.
- North, Central, and South Districts are comprised of three platoons (day, afternoon, and midnight shifts) and Problem Solving Teams (PSTs).
- Special Operations Section includes Marine Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Enforcement (Motors), K-9, SWAT, Special Events, Public Service Aide (PSA) Detail, Environmental Detail, and Crime Suppression Unit (CSU).
- The primary responsibility of patrol officers is detection and prevention of crime, maintaining public order, protecting life and property, and referring community members to social services.
- Police patrol activities include directed patrol, park and watch orders, Problem-Solving Teams, and other special details.
- Primary officers are responsible for the preliminary investigation of crimes and incidents, including rendering aid, securing the crime scene, interviewing parties, obtaining suspect information, locating witnesses, notifying specialized units, preparing reports, conducting area canvasses, and apprehending offenders.
- Primary officers are typically involved in the initial investigation, while specialized units handle follow-up investigations.
- The N.E.T. Commander is a key position within the Field Operations Division, responsible for monitoring field operations and representing the Chief of Field Operations.
- Deputy N.E.T. Commanders are responsible for ensuring a smooth shift transfer, monitoring routine transmissions, responding to police-initiated activity to monitor supervisor and officer performance, addressing crime and neighborhood concerns, monitoring special events and tactical operations, accessing and analyzing departmental reports, debriefing the incoming Deputy N.E.T. Commander, checking emails and "P" Sheets for staffing, and communicating with the Communications Complaint Commanding Officer or Sergeant.
- Specific situations requiring command response include: newsworthy events, events significantly affecting government services, death or serious injury of a prominent person, death or serious injury of a Miami Police Department employee, racial/religious/ethnic incidents involving prominent individuals or significant damage to public/commercial/religious facilities, verified barricade or hostage incidents, confirmed or detonated explosive devices, arrest of/contact with a prominent person or diplomat, escape from police or correctional custody, prisoner in police custody suffering critical injury or illness, kidnapping with a ransom demand, serious communication system failures, significant police-citizen confrontations, and any event seemingly insignificant but potentially generating media attention.
- District Sergeants are responsible for ensuring the efficiency, discipline, and productivity of officers under their supervision.
- Roll call training is provided to keep officers informed between formal training sessions and may include subjects such as legal bulletins, new laws, ordinances, recent court decisions, new developments in law enforcement, community-based initiatives, and line inspections to evaluate officer readiness for duty.
- Field interviews are used for crime prevention and information gathering, and officers must inform individuals of the purpose of detention and terminate the detention if no probable cause for arrest is found.
- Field Interview Cards (F.I.V.O.) are used for investigative purposes when information gathered during a field interview is relevant to a criminal investigation.
- The Miami Police Department's Bicycle Detail provides mobile patrolling in high-traffic pedestrian, business, and vehicular concentration areas. They are deployed in areas with chronic crime problems, quality of life issues, and high call volumes.
- Bicycle officers are responsible for promptly responding to calls for service, establishing contact with community members, handling patrol activities, patrolling areas inaccessible by patrol cars, assisting other units, taking appropriate action when violations are observed, providing a presence for crime deterrence, and representing the department at special events.
- Bicycle officers are required to complete a 40-hour certification course and a 10-hour recertification course. They are also responsible for maintaining their assigned bicycles and equipment according to departmental procedures.
- Problem-Solving Teams (PSTs) are assigned to specific neighborhoods and address quality of life issues, identify stakeholders, and use a SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) model to solve chronic problems.
- PSTs are responsible for reviewing crime analysis data, collaborating with community organizations, conducting community wellness assessments, participating in joint operations with patrol officers, investigators, and crime suppression teams, and representing the department at special events.
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This quiz explores the structure and responsibilities of the Miami Police Department's Field Operations Division. It covers the various districts, specialized units, and the primary duties of patrol officers in maintaining public safety and order. Test your knowledge of law enforcement operations in Miami.
