Police Funerals Policy Overview

Questions and Answers

Who leads the Funeral Coordination Team in the Miami Police Department?

Member of the Chaplainry Corp

Honor Guard Commander

Staff level officer designated by the Chief of Police (correct)

M.P.D. Benefits Officer

What is the primary responsibility of the Funeral Coordination Team?

Guide family members through the mourning process

Conduct the funeral service

Coordinate resources and ensure funeral honors (correct)

Appoint a new Chief of Police

What role does the M.P.D. Benefits Officer have in the funeral coordination process?

Lead the Funeral Coordination Team

Assist with the honor guard duties

Coordinate until the Team Leader is notified (correct)

Contact family members after the funeral

Which of the following roles is NOT part of the Funeral Coordination Team?

Public Relations Officer Signup and view all the answers

In the case of an active duty officer's death, who does the Funeral Coordination Team Leader meet with?

The deceased officer's Section Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Section Commander during the funeral services?

To provide visible support and assist the family Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the duties of the Funeral Coordination Team Leader?

They take over the Section Commander's duties if the deceased is retired Signup and view all the answers

Which honors are specifically reserved for active and retired sworn officers?

Police Honors Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes full police honors from regular funeral honors?

Full police honors include specific ceremonial elements like the flyover Signup and view all the answers

For officers who die off duty, which of the following honors is NOT included?

Fly over Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

POLICE FUNERALS

Policy

Miami Police Department mandates proper funeral honors for both active and retired members.
Consistent application of honors based on established criteria is emphasized.

Organization

Funeral Coordination Team is led by a staff-level officer appointed by the Chief of Police.
The Team Leader communicates with the Chief regarding funeral matters.

Responsibilities

The Funeral Coordination Team coordinates internal and external resources for police funerals.
Assurance of appropriate honors according to departmental direction is a primary responsibility.

Procedures

Staffing: Includes Team Leader, M.P.D. Benefits Officer, Honor Guard Commander, and Miami Police Department Chaplain.
M.P.D. Benefits Officer: Takes initial coordination role until the Team Leader arrives.
Family members are contacted to ascertain their desire for a police funeral and honors.
Section Commander Duties: Provides visible family support during services.
If the deceased is a retired officer, the Team Leader assumes Section Commander's duties.

Police Honors

Reserved exclusively for active and retired sworn officers.
Full Police Honors granted to officers killed in the line of duty and current/retired Chiefs at Chief's discretion.

Types of Honors

Full Police Honors: Includes motorcade, flag presentation, Taps, 21-gun salute, pipes, and citywide recognition.
On-Duty Death Honors: Similar to full honors but includes a casket team and color team.
Off-Duty Death Honors: Slightly less but still includes motor escort and flag presentation.
Retired Officers: Honors include motor escort and flag presentation without full honors.

Auxiliary Officers

Auxiliary Officers killed in the line of duty receive the same honors as full-time officers.
Off-duty deaths for auxiliary officers do not receive honors, aside from retired officers.

Covering of Police Badge

A mark of respect, the badge is covered for officers killed on duty or memorial services.
Badge covering protocol extends to specific occasions, like Police Memorial Day.

Dress Code

On-duty officers wear class "A" uniforms; plainclothes officers may wear civilian attire.

CIVILIAN FUNERALS

Policy

Ensures proper death benefits assistance and funeral honors for active civilian members of the Miami Police Department.

Organization

Civilian Death Benefits Team is led by a designated representative to coordinate funeral matters with the Chief.

Responsibilities

Civilian Death Benefits Representative coordinates support, provides benefit information to families, and ensures compliance with procedures.

Procedures

Staffing: Comprises Team Leader, Honor Guard Commander, Miami Police Chaplaincy member, and others as designated.
Section Commander Duties: Collaborates with the Civilian Death Benefits Representative in coordinating responsibilities during a civilian’s death.

Civilian Honors

Civilian honors are specifically for active personnel.
Full Civilian Honors: Awarded to Crime Scene Technicians and Public Service Aides killed in the line of duty; decided by the Chief in other cases.

Types of Honors

On-Duty Civilian Deaths: Includes motor escort, casket team, and flag presentation.
Off-Duty Civilian Deaths: Includes motor escort and may have additional honors at the Chief's discretion.

Family Member Support

The Department may provide a motor escort for family members’ funerals upon request.

Dress Code

Uniformed employees should wear full uniform with long sleeves and ties; others should wear appropriate civilian attire.

Description

This quiz covers the policies and procedures established by the Miami Police Department regarding funeral honors for its members. It includes the organization and responsibilities of the Funeral Coordination Team. Test your knowledge about the proper observances and criteria for honoring police personnel.