Neighborhood Policing Bureau Traffic Direction Quiz
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Who is responsible for identifying locations and times requiring traffic direction and control services?

  • Neighborhood Policing Bureau (correct)
  • Civilian Traffic Crash Investigators
  • Non-sworn school crossing guards
  • Sworn personnel

What is the aim of the Department regarding traffic direction and control services?

  • To use only unmanned control devices
  • To minimize traffic congestion
  • To use only sworn personnel
  • To maximize cost-effectiveness (correct)

Who may be required to perform parking control and traffic direction control?

  • Non-sworn school crossing guards
  • Civilian Traffic Crash Investigators (correct)
  • Sworn personnel
  • Community service officers

When is manual traffic direction used?

<p>Only when unmanned signal devices cannot ensure safe and efficient traffic movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered in the analysis for manual traffic direction?

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

What are the tools used for manual traffic direction and control?

<p>Hand signals and whistles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to direct and control traffic?

<p>Only sworn personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who identifies traffic control locations and coordinates traffic studies for the city?

<p>The City Traffic Engineer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Traffic Operations Division?

<p>Gathering data for traffic control and engineering surveys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for identifying locations and times requiring traffic direction and control services?

<p>Neighborhood Policing Bureau (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Department regarding traffic control devices?

<p>To use unmanned control devices whenever possible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may be required to perform parking control and traffic direction control?

<p>Civilian Traffic Crash Investigators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is manual traffic direction used?

<p>Only when unmanned signal devices cannot ensure safe and efficient traffic movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered in the analysis for manual traffic direction?

<p>Traffic volume and location circumstances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used for manual traffic direction and control?

<p>Hand signals and whistles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to direct and control traffic, except for special circumstances?

<p>Sworn personnel only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Traffic Operations Division?

<p>Gathering data for traffic control and engineering surveys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may be used to expedite the safe movement of children and cross them if necessary?

<p>Non-sworn school crossing guards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Direction and Control Procedures for the Neighborhood Policing Bureau

  • The Neighborhood Policing Bureau is responsible for identifying locations and times requiring traffic direction and control services.
  • The Department aims to maximize cost-effectiveness by using unmanned control devices whenever possible.
  • Civilian Traffic Crash Investigators and non-sworn police personnel may be required to perform parking control and traffic direction control.
  • Sworn personnel are assigned to carry out traffic direction and control functions where enforcement authority is necessary.
  • Non-sworn school crossing guards expedite the safe movement of children and may be used to cross children if necessary.
  • Manual traffic direction is only used when unmanned signal devices cannot ensure safe and efficient traffic movement.
  • Factors considered in the analysis for manual traffic direction include traffic volume, speed, pedestrians, congestion duration, traffic control devices, location circumstances, and previous accidents and complaints.
  • Hand signals and whistles are used for manual traffic direction and control, and personnel shall remain at their post until relieved or the problem is corrected.
  • Traffic direction personnel shall wear traffic safety vests and be cognizant of adverse road and weather conditions.
  • Special events, fire scenes, and adverse road and weather conditions require traffic direction and control services.
  • Only sworn personnel are authorized to direct and control traffic, except for Civilian Traffic Crash Investigators and trained community service officers or Explorers.
  • The City Traffic Engineer identifies traffic control locations and coordinates traffic studies for the city. The Traffic Operations Division assists in gathering data for traffic control and engineering surveys, and conducts special traffic surveys and liaisons with state and regional transportation system management planning.

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Test your knowledge of traffic direction and control procedures for the Neighborhood Policing Bureau with this informative quiz! From identifying locations and times requiring traffic direction to using unmanned control devices and manual traffic direction, this quiz covers all the essential factors considered in the analysis for traffic control. Whether you're a sworn personnel or a civilian traffic investigator, this quiz will help you understand the protocols for ensuring safe and efficient traffic movement. So, put on your traffic safety vest and take this quiz now!

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