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Who is NOT required to display the OPD ID/Security Pass?
Who is NOT required to display the OPD ID/Security Pass?
What kind of escort is required for news media personnel with an ID/Security Pass?
What kind of escort is required for news media personnel with an ID/Security Pass?
Which background color is used for the Retired Sworn Employee ID?
Which background color is used for the Retired Sworn Employee ID?
What is the role of Bureau/Unit supervisors concerning the OPD ID/Security Pass?
What is the role of Bureau/Unit supervisors concerning the OPD ID/Security Pass?
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What must a retired OPD sworn employee do if they misplaced their ID/Security Pass Card?
What must a retired OPD sworn employee do if they misplaced their ID/Security Pass Card?
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Who is responsible for authorizing the issuance of a new OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
Who is responsible for authorizing the issuance of a new OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
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What happens to OPD ID/Security Pass Cards when an employee departs from the Department?
What happens to OPD ID/Security Pass Cards when an employee departs from the Department?
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What action does the OPD Police Personnel Unit take upon notification of a new employee?
What action does the OPD Police Personnel Unit take upon notification of a new employee?
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What is the maximum validity period of the OPD ID/Security Pass Card issued to outside criminal justice and law enforcement agencies?
What is the maximum validity period of the OPD ID/Security Pass Card issued to outside criminal justice and law enforcement agencies?
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Which unit completes the OPD Application for Security Pass for news media personnel?
Which unit completes the OPD Application for Security Pass for news media personnel?
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What must be completed prior to issuing an ID/Security Pass Card to outside criminal justice personnel?
What must be completed prior to issuing an ID/Security Pass Card to outside criminal justice personnel?
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What happens after the favorable completion of the criminal history check for service workers?
What happens after the favorable completion of the criminal history check for service workers?
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Who is responsible for escorting individuals to receive their photographs for the OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
Who is responsible for escorting individuals to receive their photographs for the OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of personnel that can request an OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
Which of the following is NOT a type of personnel that can request an OPD ID/Security Pass Card?
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What is required for the issuance of an OPD ID/Security Pass Card to outside contract service workers?
What is required for the issuance of an OPD ID/Security Pass Card to outside contract service workers?
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The OPD ID/Security Pass can be used by personnel for what type of entry?
The OPD ID/Security Pass can be used by personnel for what type of entry?
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What is the first step taken by the Public Information Office after application approval?
What is the first step taken by the Public Information Office after application approval?
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Which unit is primarily responsible for conducting criminal history checks?
Which unit is primarily responsible for conducting criminal history checks?
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After an applicant receives a photograph, which unit does the Public Information Office take them to for the issuance of the OPD ID/Security Pass?
After an applicant receives a photograph, which unit does the Public Information Office take them to for the issuance of the OPD ID/Security Pass?
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What is the role of the Volunteer Services Squad when an intern or volunteer requests unescorted entry authorization?
What is the role of the Volunteer Services Squad when an intern or volunteer requests unescorted entry authorization?
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What happens if a criminal history check reveals negative information?
What happens if a criminal history check reveals negative information?
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What document is the Volunteer Services Squad required to complete for an OPD intern or volunteer's unescorted entry request?
What document is the Volunteer Services Squad required to complete for an OPD intern or volunteer's unescorted entry request?
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What is the responsibility of the Bureau and Unit Supervisor in relation to new employees?
What is the responsibility of the Bureau and Unit Supervisor in relation to new employees?
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Which department is involved when there is a request for entry authorization for outside contract services?
Which department is involved when there is a request for entry authorization for outside contract services?
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What must sworn employees from outside agencies do when they are in plain clothes and not on official business at the OPD facility?
What must sworn employees from outside agencies do when they are in plain clothes and not on official business at the OPD facility?
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What is the procedure when a visitor arrives at OPD Headquarters?
What is the procedure when a visitor arrives at OPD Headquarters?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the individual or office being visited at OPD?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the individual or office being visited at OPD?
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What should an Evidence/Property Unit employee do before a visitor arrives to pick up property from the garage area?
What should an Evidence/Property Unit employee do before a visitor arrives to pick up property from the garage area?
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What is true about visitors in the OPD garage area?
What is true about visitors in the OPD garage area?
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When firearms are being released to owners, where will OPD Evidence/Property Unit employees typically take them?
When firearms are being released to owners, where will OPD Evidence/Property Unit employees typically take them?
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What is required for all visitors and personnel delivering items to OPD facilities?
What is required for all visitors and personnel delivering items to OPD facilities?
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How should a visitor's arrival at OPD be handled?
How should a visitor's arrival at OPD be handled?
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What is the primary responsibility of meeting/tour sponsors regarding visitor documentation?
What is the primary responsibility of meeting/tour sponsors regarding visitor documentation?
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What action should a Garage Security Officer take when they observe a vehicle owned by a City of Omaha employee parked in violation of regulations?
What action should a Garage Security Officer take when they observe a vehicle owned by a City of Omaha employee parked in violation of regulations?
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What may happen to employees who violate parking procedures?
What may happen to employees who violate parking procedures?
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What procedure should the Garage Security Officer follow if a privately-owned vehicle is found in violation?
What procedure should the Garage Security Officer follow if a privately-owned vehicle is found in violation?
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In case of an escape at OPD Headquarters, who should be contacted to report the incident?
In case of an escape at OPD Headquarters, who should be contacted to report the incident?
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What is the role of the Garage Security Officers during their shift?
What is the role of the Garage Security Officers during their shift?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Garage Security Officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Garage Security Officer?
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What must be done with visitor passes after the visit is completed?
What must be done with visitor passes after the visit is completed?
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What action should an individual take upon discovering a malfunctioning door or window during non-business hours?
What action should an individual take upon discovering a malfunctioning door or window during non-business hours?
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Which statement correctly describes the procedure for accessing malfunctioning overhead garage doors?
Which statement correctly describes the procedure for accessing malfunctioning overhead garage doors?
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What must not be done to the pedestrian doors at any OPD facility?
What must not be done to the pedestrian doors at any OPD facility?
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What are employees required to verify regarding electrical hazards before leaving their work area?
What are employees required to verify regarding electrical hazards before leaving their work area?
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What precaution is advised when overhead garage doors are malfunctioning?
What precaution is advised when overhead garage doors are malfunctioning?
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To whom should OPD employees reach out if they need access to a locked room?
To whom should OPD employees reach out if they need access to a locked room?
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What should be done in the event of a malfunction with a garage door positioned in the 'closed' state?
What should be done in the event of a malfunction with a garage door positioned in the 'closed' state?
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What is the recommended practice for exiting an OPD facility?
What is the recommended practice for exiting an OPD facility?
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Study Notes
Omaha Police Department Security Policy
- OPD strictly controls access to its facilities and grounds to maintain safety and security
- Movement within OPD facilities is restricted
- All personnel requiring entry must have an OPD ID/Security Pass
OPD Identification/Security Pass Cards
- Visitors require a Visitor Security Pass (red background, no photo, "VISITOR - ESCORT REQUIRED")
- Visitors require an escort
- Outside Agency ID/Security Pass Cards (pink background, photo) are for specific personnel
- No escort required for pink cards
- OPD Non-Sworn Employee Security Pass Cards (orange background, photo)
- No escort required
- Temporary Contractor Security Pass Cards (green background, no photo, "Contractor – TEMPORARY SECURITY PASS – NO ESCORT")
- No escort required
- Sworn OPD Employee ID/Security Pass Cards (dark blue background, photo)
- OPD officers in uniform are exempt
- News Media ID/Security Pass Cards (gray background, photo, "MEDIA" in red letters)
- Escort required
- Retired Sworn Employee ID Cards (yellow background, photo)
- No escort required
- General information on who is exempt from escort requirement
- How to obtain a new OPD ID/Security Pass Card — OPD Police Personnel Unit's responsibility
- Procedures for outside criminal justice and law enforcement agencies and other personnel
- News media personnel
- Volunteer and intern personnel
- Completion of OPD Application for Security Pass required
- Photographic process, including escorts
- Validity period of the passes (maximum 2 years)
- Responsibilities of different units (e.g., Fleet/Facilities, Background/Inspections, Forensic Investigations)
- Rules for obtaining OPD ID/Security Passes
- Process for news media, volunteers, interns, and other outside agencies
- Employee responsibilities (returning passes, etc.)
Proper Wear of OPD ID/Security Pass Cards
- Employees required to wear/display OPD ID/Security Pass Card on left front of outer garment, or on a chain around the neck
- Uniform OPD employees exempt from displaying ID card
- Identification badges are acceptable for sworn plain-clothes OPD employees
Escapes at OPD Facilities
- Procedures to follow if an arrestee escapes custody
- If escape occurs, building broadcast is required
- The escapee's description should be provided
- 911 and front desk staff must be notified
- All reports that need to be completed
- Procedures if an escape occurs at OPD HQ
OPD Headquarters Garage, Parking Lot, and Perimeter Security
- Garage security officers responsible for the security of the garage, parking lot, and perimeter of OPD Headquarters and parking enforcement(example enforcement)
- Employees witness vehicles parked illegally ( notify employee's supervisor)
- Employees violating parking procedures are subject to disciplinary action
- If police vehicle is in violation of parking procedure, Garage Security Officer notifies employee's supervisor
- Employees required to remove vehicles parked in violation
Miscellaneous Security Precautions
- OPD facilities use entry systems to control pedestrian access/security
- Overhead garage doors not for pedestrian use
Other
- Other pertinent references to other policies and procedures
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Test your knowledge on the Omaha Police Department's security policy and identification requirements. This quiz covers different types of security pass cards and access restrictions in OPD facilities. Ensure you understand the protocols for various personnel and visitors.