30 Questions
Who should review the policy to identify changes in training or operations?
The Chief of Police
What is the primary purpose of canine teams in the Des Plaines Police Department?
To augment law enforcement services to the community
Who should discuss the results of the annual report with those they supervise?
Supervisors
What is the purpose of the Training Section in regards to fair and objective policing?
To conduct training on fair and objective policing
Can canine teams be assigned to functions other than assist or cover assignments?
Yes, based on the current operational needs
What is the purpose of the Chief of Police reviewing the policy?
To identify changes in training or operations
When can an explosive-detection canine team be used?
When searching for an actual or suspected explosive device
What is the primary purpose of an explosive-detection canine search?
To detect explosives
What is a restriction on searches of individuals?
They must be minimally intrusive
When can an explosive-detection canine team be used to search a vehicle?
At transportation facilities
What should be prepared and forwarded through the chain of command when appropriate?
A report explaining the cause of damage
What is a requirement for an officer to be assigned as a canine handler?
Living within 30 minutes travel time from the Des Plaines City limits
What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to use a baton?
The need to immediately control the suspect versus the risk of causing serious injury
Can an explosive-detection trained canine be used to render a suspected device safe or clear?
No, at no time
Where should uniformed personnel carry their baton?
In its authorized holder on the equipment belt
Who is authorized to give permission for the use of tear gas?
The Watch Commander, Incident Commander, or TRT Commanding Officer
What is tear gas primarily used for?
Controlling crowds or dispersing crowds, or against barricaded suspects
In what situations can the head, neck, throat, spine, heart, kidneys, or groin be intentionally targeted?
When the officer reasonably believes the suspect poses an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death
What is the primary responsibility of the canine handler?
Ensuring the health and welfare of the canine
What is the handler's responsibility when not in service?
Maintaining the canine vehicle in a locked garage
Where should the assigned canine vehicle be stored when the handler is off-duty for an extended number of days?
At the Des Plaines Police Department facility
What is the handler's responsibility when it comes to the canine's living environment?
Reporting changes in the living status of the handler
What is the purpose of the canine coordinator's spontaneous on-site inspections?
To verify the handler's adherence to the policy
What is the requirement for the canine when the handler is off-duty?
The canine shall be in a kennel provided by the City
What is the purpose of taking overall photographs of the subject?
To document visual evidence of lack of injury, as well as actual injuries
What happens to the spent beanbags and shell casings/KOI rounds?
They are collected and preserved as evidence, unless a supervisor determines otherwise
Who must be notified whenever kinetic energy projectiles are fired at a subject?
The Operations Deputy Chief and the Chief of Police
What is the purpose of the deploying officer briefing the medical staff?
To brief the medical staff on the approximate distance of engagement, the number of impacts and the location of the impacts
What triggers a supervisor's initial review of an incident?
The use of a kinetic energy projectile at a subject
What determines the depth of the investigation into an incident?
The extent of the subject's injuries
Review police training and operations to identify areas for improvement. This includes reviewing state reporting forms and annual reports to ensure fair and objective policing practices.
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