Police Division Staffing SOP

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Which division is comprised of four platoons?

Field Operations Bureau

North Patrol Division (correct)

Both North and South Patrol Divisions

South Patrol Division

Who commands each platoon in the North Patrol Division?

A Patrol Officer

A Patrol Sergeant

A Lieutenant of Police (correct)

A Deputy Police Chief

What is the primary responsibility of each platoon?

Managing the Unmanned Aircraft Program and Patrol Bicycle Program

Conducting special investigations assigned by the Chief of Police

Overseeing the Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Gang Unit

Providing proper police patrol during an assigned "Watch" (correct)

Which unit or program is NOT mentioned as part of the North Patrol Division?

K-9 Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Support Unit Lieutenant in the North Patrol Division?

Both functional and administrative command of the listed units Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOP, who can assign special investigations to the platoons?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Patrol Sergeants and Patrol Officers within each platoon?

Providing proper police patrol during an assigned "Watch" Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units or programs is under the administrative command of the Support Unit Lieutenant?

Unmanned Aircraft Unit Signup and view all the answers

How many Patrol Divisions are mentioned in the SOP?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest rank mentioned in the SOP for commanding a Patrol Division?

Deputy Police Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Patrol Administrative Sergeant?

To directly supervise the Civic Center Police Officers, Front Desk Police Officers, Quality Control Police Officer, and Administrative Technician Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Watch Commanders during their assigned watch?

To coordinate daily operations with other divisions within the department Signup and view all the answers

How many Platoons are in the South Patrol Division?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What are the two sets of regular days off (RDO's) associated with the twelve-hour shifts?

A Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (week 1); Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (week 2); B Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (week 1); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (week 2) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the K-9 Unit is true?

K-9 teams are deployed based on the needs of the Department Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Patrol Administrative Assistant?

To handle timekeeping, personnel reports, managing division records, answering division telephones, and other administrative tasks Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are in each watch (shift)?

12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What are the start and end times for the 1st Watch (Days) for Patrol Officers with even beat numbers?

0600 hours – 1800 hours Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the duty hours for the Patrol Administrative Sergeant and Patrol Administrative Officer?

The Professional Standards Division Commander Signup and view all the answers

When do the briefings for each watch occur?

1st Watch briefings at 0600 hours and 0700 hours; 2nd Watch briefings at 1800 hours and 1900 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining assignments for officers and supervisors?

The needs of the community and the police department Signup and view all the answers

If an officer is on a performance improvement plan (PIP) during the bidding process, what happens to their bidding privileges?

They automatically lose bidding privileges for the upcoming period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions could lead to the suspension of an officer's bidding privileges?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the number of positions available for each platoon during the bidding process?

The Division Commanders Signup and view all the answers

When should the bidding process for the next fixed watch period begin?

No later than eight weeks before the next fixed watch period Signup and view all the answers

How can officers submit their bid during the bidding process?

By computer, phone, or City of Irving email Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an officer fails to submit their bid in a timely manner?

They are placed into an assignment based on the needs of the divisions Signup and view all the answers

When can officers submit leave requests for the upcoming fixed watch period?

There are two periods, one before and one after the bidding process Signup and view all the answers

How are leave requests for two or more consecutive days off or non-recurring single days off granted during the first period?

Based on seniority Signup and view all the answers

When does the second period for submitting leave requests end?

On the day before the new fixed watch period Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patrol Division Assignments

The needs of the community and the police department are the primary considerations in determining assignments.
Bidding preferences are not guaranteed and can be overridden by the needs of the community and the police department.
Officers and supervisors can be assigned to a different platoon at any time, regardless of bidding preferences.

Bid Process

The Bid Coordinator begins the bidding process 8 weeks prior to the next fixed Watch period and completes it 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the next fixed Watch period.
The Bid Coordinator prepares and posts a list of eligible officers based on seniority for the purpose of bidding order.
The Bid Coordinator processes bids and updates the duty assignment roster periodically.
Bids can be submitted directly by computer, phone, or City of Irving email.

Officer Responsibilities

Officers must submit their bid in a timely manner; failure to do so will result in assignment to a shift based on the needs of the division.
Officers must review the seniority list upon posting and report any discrepancies to the Bid Coordinator.

Leave Requests

Leave requests can be submitted to the shift scheduling sergeant after the bidding process is complete.
There are two periods for accepting leave requests: the first period ends 2 weeks before the start of the upcoming fixed Watch period, and the second period ends on the day before the new fixed Watch period.

Staffing

The North Patrol Division consists of 4 platoons, each commanded by a Lieutenant of Police.
Each platoon is staffed with Patrol Sergeants and Patrol Officers and is responsible for providing police patrol during an assigned "Watch".
The North Patrol Division also includes the Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Gang Unit, Tactical Command, Unmanned Aircraft Program, and the Patrol Bicycle Program.

Watch Scheduling

The 24-hour day is divided into two 12-hour shifts, each referred to as a "Watch".
There are two sets of regular days off (RDOs) associated with the 12-hour shifts.
The Division Commanders assign RDOs for administrative positions.

Duty Hours

Watch Commanders: 1st Watch (0500 hours – 1700 hours), 2nd Watch (1700 hours – 0500 hours)
Patrol Sergeants: 1st Watch (0500 hours – 1700 hours, 0600 hours – 1800 hours, 0700 hours – 1900 hours), 2nd Watch (1700 hours – 0500 hours, 1800 hours – 0600 hours, 1900 hours – 0700 hours)
Patrol Officers: 1st Watch (0600 hours – 1800 hours, 0700 hours – 1900 hours), 2nd Watch (1800 hours – 0600 hours, 1900 hours – 0700 hours)

Briefing

There is a briefing at the beginning of each Watch.
Briefings occur at 0600 hours and 0700 hours for the 1st Watch, and 1800 hours and 1900 hours for the 2nd Watch.
Officers are assigned a "Beat" to patrol for that Watch and receive any other pertinent information from Supervisors.

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Test your knowledge about the staffing structure of the North Patrol and South Patrol Divisions as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Learn about the roles of Division Commanders, Watch Commanders, Patrol Sergeants, and Patrol Officers.