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What is the primary purpose of the Employee Declaration of Ethics in the Mission Police Department?
What is the primary purpose of the Employee Declaration of Ethics in the Mission Police Department?
- To describe the department's policy manual
- To outline the organizational hierarchy
- To detail the responsibilities of the Chief of Police
- To establish a code of ethics for employees (correct)
Which section covers the legal authority and discretion of law enforcement officers?
Which section covers the legal authority and discretion of law enforcement officers?
- Section One (correct)
- Section Four
- Section Three
- Section Two
In which section would you find information related to patrol bureau operations?
In which section would you find information related to patrol bureau operations?
- Section Three
- Section Four (correct)
- Section Five
- Section Six
What does Section Three primarily address?
What does Section Three primarily address?
Which section includes guidelines about sexual harassment?
Which section includes guidelines about sexual harassment?
Where can details regarding the use of body worn cameras be found?
Where can details regarding the use of body worn cameras be found?
Which section would contain the procedures for responding to persons experiencing a mental crisis?
Which section would contain the procedures for responding to persons experiencing a mental crisis?
Which aspect does Section Two focus on?
Which aspect does Section Two focus on?
What must an officer recognize when observing property in plain view?
What must an officer recognize when observing property in plain view?
Under what condition may an officer seize property without a warrant?
Under what condition may an officer seize property without a warrant?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an officer to seize property in plain view?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an officer to seize property in plain view?
What is the primary purpose of a search incident to a custodial arrest?
What is the primary purpose of a search incident to a custodial arrest?
What limitation is placed on searches incident to an arrest?
What limitation is placed on searches incident to an arrest?
What type of search is prohibited during a custodial arrest without supervisor consent?
What type of search is prohibited during a custodial arrest without supervisor consent?
What should an officer do when it is practical to secure property until a search warrant is obtained?
What should an officer do when it is practical to secure property until a search warrant is obtained?
Which of the following items is included in seizable property?
Which of the following items is included in seizable property?
What should an officer do if a search warrant lacks proper form?
What should an officer do if a search warrant lacks proper form?
What must an officer do when executing a search warrant?
What must an officer do when executing a search warrant?
When must a search warrant be executed after its issuance?
When must a search warrant be executed after its issuance?
Under what condition can a search warrant be executed at night?
Under what condition can a search warrant be executed at night?
What is NOT allowed when obtaining consent to search?
What is NOT allowed when obtaining consent to search?
What should an officer do if no one is present at the time of executing a search warrant?
What should an officer do if no one is present at the time of executing a search warrant?
What constitutes a warrant lacking proper form?
What constitutes a warrant lacking proper form?
What is included when calculating the time allowed for executing a search warrant?
What is included when calculating the time allowed for executing a search warrant?
What must an officer do if a person is placed in handcuffs and later released without an arrest?
What must an officer do if a person is placed in handcuffs and later released without an arrest?
Under which circumstance is it acceptable to use handcuffs on a person not yet under arrest?
Under which circumstance is it acceptable to use handcuffs on a person not yet under arrest?
In which scenario would an officer be justified in handcuffing a suspect?
In which scenario would an officer be justified in handcuffing a suspect?
What is one reason officers might decide to handcuff someone who is not under arrest?
What is one reason officers might decide to handcuff someone who is not under arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for placing someone in handcuffs prior to arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for placing someone in handcuffs prior to arrest?
When should officers avoid using handcuffs?
When should officers avoid using handcuffs?
Which option exemplifies a situation where handcuffing might be necessary even if the person is not under arrest?
Which option exemplifies a situation where handcuffing might be necessary even if the person is not under arrest?
What documentation is required when a person is detained without an arrest?
What documentation is required when a person is detained without an arrest?
What should non-uniform personnel do upon arriving at the scene of an active shooter event?
What should non-uniform personnel do upon arriving at the scene of an active shooter event?
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander if the first supervisor is not part of a Contact Team?
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander if the first supervisor is not part of a Contact Team?
How should all on-duty sworn personnel respond to an active shooter call?
How should all on-duty sworn personnel respond to an active shooter call?
What should parents or relatives be directed to do after arriving at the scene?
What should parents or relatives be directed to do after arriving at the scene?
What is the initial action of the first officer to arrive at an active shooter scene?
What is the initial action of the first officer to arrive at an active shooter scene?
What might need to be implemented upon assessing the scene of an active shooter event?
What might need to be implemented upon assessing the scene of an active shooter event?
What is the role of the second arriving supervisor if the first is needed as part of a Contact Team?
What is the role of the second arriving supervisor if the first is needed as part of a Contact Team?
What must be done after the incident at an active shooter scene?
What must be done after the incident at an active shooter scene?
What is the primary action all on-duty sworn personnel should take when an active shooter call is dispatched?
What is the primary action all on-duty sworn personnel should take when an active shooter call is dispatched?
If the first responding Supervisor is needed as part of a Contact Team, who will assume the role of Incident Commander?
If the first responding Supervisor is needed as part of a Contact Team, who will assume the role of Incident Commander?
What must non-uniform personnel do at the scene of an active shooter event if they do not have proper equipment?
What must non-uniform personnel do at the scene of an active shooter event if they do not have proper equipment?
Upon arriving to the scene of an active shooter event, what should be implemented if necessary?
Upon arriving to the scene of an active shooter event, what should be implemented if necessary?
Which of the following statements regarding the Incident Command structure is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the Incident Command structure is correct?
What should responding parents or relatives do once a reunification point is established?
What should responding parents or relatives do once a reunification point is established?
What action should the first officer to arrive at an active shooter scene take?
What action should the first officer to arrive at an active shooter scene take?
After the incident at an active shooter scene, what collaboration may be necessary?
After the incident at an active shooter scene, what collaboration may be necessary?
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Study Notes
Mission Police Department General Orders Overview
- Last updated on May 13, 2021; initial standards set in 2019.
- Provides a structured framework for law enforcement roles, responsibilities, and ethics.
Law Enforcement Ethics
- Establishes a code of ethics for both civilian and sworn personnel.
- Handcuffs usage defined: only in designated situations or as learned in training.
- Discretion is permitted when dealing with medical conditions or elderly individuals.
Active Shooter Protocol
- Immediate Code 3 response required from all on-duty personnel when dispatched.
- Non-uniformed staff to assist by setting perimeters; only authorized sworn officers allowed entry initially.
- First arriving supervisor to act as Incident Commander and set up a command post in a safe location.
Seizure of Property and Evidence
- Officers can seize property without a warrant if it meets specific observational criteria.
- Conditions include lawful vantage point, clear visibility, and recognition that the property is seizable.
- If imminent destruction is unlikely, officers should obtain a warrant before seizure.
Search and Seizure Guidelines
- Searches following lawful custodial arrests are mandatory; strip searches require supervisory consent.
- Searches limited to the arrested individual and accessible areas at the time of arrest.
- Search warrants must be displayed and executed promptly, typically within three days, during daylight hours unless otherwise warranted.
Reporting Requirements
- Documentation required for incidents involving handcuffing individuals not under arrest; titled "Detention without Arrest."
- Officers must be able to articulate facts and circumstances justifying any non-arrest handcuffing.
Personnel Management
- Clear guidelines for assignment, transfers, overtime, time off, and code of conduct.
- Consistent procedures in place for background investigations and managing security information.
Auxiliary Operations
- Auxiliary and technical support outlined, including the Reserve Officer Program and Department Honor Guard.
Special Operations
- Detailed protocol for handling specific incidents like domestic violence, civil disturbances, and missing persons.
- Includes attending to individuals in mental crises and establishing critical incident management strategies.
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