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Who has the authority to determine when a perimeter should be established?
Who has the authority to determine when a perimeter should be established?
- The Communications Section
- Field supervisors only
- The initiating officer (correct)
- Any sworn personnel
What is a primary responsibility of the initiating officer when a perimeter is requested?
What is a primary responsibility of the initiating officer when a perimeter is requested?
- Coordinating with the Communications Section
- Advising other officers of additional calls for service
- Providing a detailed description of the crime scene
- Giving an accurate description of suspects or vehicles (correct)
What role does the Communications Section play in perimeter establishment?
What role does the Communications Section play in perimeter establishment?
- They only inform the public about the perimeter
- They have the sole responsibility to initiate the perimeter
- They oversee all operations during perimeter establishment
- They assist the initiating officer by advising on unit placements (correct)
What is the first action a field supervisor should take upon learning that a perimeter is being established?
What is the first action a field supervisor should take upon learning that a perimeter is being established?
What should officers do to maintain a perimeter with a vehicle containing two officers?
What should officers do to maintain a perimeter with a vehicle containing two officers?
What can a field supervisor do in relation to directives given by the initiating officer?
What can a field supervisor do in relation to directives given by the initiating officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Communications Section?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Communications Section?
What action should be taken by all units during a radio silence situation?
What action should be taken by all units during a radio silence situation?
Why is it important for units involved in perimeter situations to use the appropriate TAC channel?
Why is it important for units involved in perimeter situations to use the appropriate TAC channel?
What must unit personnel do to prevent the perimeter from breaking down?
What must unit personnel do to prevent the perimeter from breaking down?
Study Notes
Policy
- Miami Police Department aims to apprehend criminals by establishing perimeters with input from the initiating officer.
- Field supervisors have the authority to override perimeter establishment directives for improved efficiency.
- Establishment of perimeters is directed by field personnel, including both the initiating officer and their superiors.
Organization
- Any sworn personnel can activate a perimeter.
- Patrol Section's field supervisors oversee perimeter operations, supported by Communications Section personnel.
Responsibilities
Initiating Officer Responsibilities
- Must provide detailed descriptions of suspects and vehicles, including whether the suspect is armed.
- Required to relay information about the type of offense committed and request perimeter establishment.
- Should remain at a critical location that is conducive to monitoring the suspect's flight path.
Communications Section Responsibilities
- Supports officers by assisting in the strategic placement of responding units using neighborhood maps.
- Communicates perimeter status and vital information to field supervisors without hindering the ongoing communication of the initiating officer.
- Keeps track of other calls for service and ensures availability of units for additional incidents.
Field Supervisor Responsibilities
- Upon notification of a perimeter establishment, field supervisors must respond and take command.
- Responsible for directing the placement of additional units to cover perimeter coordinates effectively.
- Ensures that assigned units adhere to their positions to prevent perimeter breaches and unauthorized entries.
- Manages the discontinuation and securing of the perimeter and remains informed of other service requests.
Procedures
- A vehicle with two officers can temporarily secure a rectangular area by positioning themselves diagonally to monitor multiple sides.
- Units must maintain radio silence when instructed by the dispatcher.
- Officers wishing to communicate during radio silence must use their unit number followed by "reference" to indicate an upcoming transmission.
- It is advisable to utilize the appropriate TAC channel during perimeter situations to preserve radio frequency for other personnel.
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Test your understanding of the patrol policies and procedures outlined by the Miami Police Department. This quiz covers key concepts around perimeter organization, responsibilities, and the effective apprehension of criminals. Ensure you are familiar with the established protocols to succeed.
