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In radio communication, what information should be given after stating the incident type?
In radio communication, what information should be given after stating the incident type?
What does the PSD do after the employee gives the location and type of incident?
What does the PSD do after the employee gives the location and type of incident?
When initiating an on-air roll call, who should initiate it?
When initiating an on-air roll call, who should initiate it?
What should be given after stating the incident type when radioing in a self-initiated incident?
What should be given after stating the incident type when radioing in a self-initiated incident?
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What should an employee do when the PSD calls their current call sign or ID number during an extra duty detail?
What should an employee do when the PSD calls their current call sign or ID number during an extra duty detail?
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What is the requirement for all employees operating a police radio?
What is the requirement for all employees operating a police radio?
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When should the radio microphone button be keyed according to the regulations?
When should the radio microphone button be keyed according to the regulations?
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Based on the call sign construction, what does the first number in the number-letter-number configuration indicate?
Based on the call sign construction, what does the first number in the number-letter-number configuration indicate?
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When combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups, what is recommended regarding language and identifiers?
When combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups, what is recommended regarding language and identifiers?
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What can a supervisor authorize when combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups?
What can a supervisor authorize when combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups?
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What can a supervisor do for police employees and agencies without access to 800 MHz trunked radio frequencies or common talk groups?
What can a supervisor do for police employees and agencies without access to 800 MHz trunked radio frequencies or common talk groups?
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How does the Department communicate with other municipalities or counties, according to the text?
How does the Department communicate with other municipalities or counties, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Radio Communication Procedures
- After stating the incident type, the employee should give the location, number of people involved, and a brief description of the incident.
- When an employee gives the location and type of incident, the PSD (Public Safety Dispatcher) acknowledges the information and asks for additional details.
- An on-air roll call should be initiated by a supervisor or a designated unit.
Radio Etiquette and Procedures
- When radioing in a self-initiated incident, the employee should give the location, number of people involved, and a brief description of the incident after stating the incident type.
- When the PSD calls an employee's current call sign or ID number during an extra duty detail, the employee should respond immediately and acknowledge the call.
Radio Operational Requirements
- All employees operating a police radio must have a radio training certificate and follow FCC regulations.
- The radio microphone button should be keyed only when necessary to transmit, and should be released immediately after transmission.
Call Sign Construction and Mutual Aid
- The first number in the number-letter-number configuration of a call sign indicates the agency or unit identification.
- When combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups, it is recommended to use plain language and avoid using agency-specific identifiers.
- A supervisor can authorize the use of plain language and common identifiers when combining Mutual Aid talk groups with police talk groups.
- A supervisor can provide alternative communication methods for police employees and agencies without access to 800 MHz trunked radio frequencies or common talk groups.
Interagency Communication
- The Department communicates with other municipalities or counties through the use of Mutual Aid talk groups and plain language.
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Test your knowledge of police communication procedures with this quiz. Learn about the proper order for giving locations and the transmission sequence for self-initiated incidents such as alarms and traffic stops.
