Potentially Dangerous Subjects Overview

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of completing Form 191 P.D.?

To justify the classification of a subject as armed/potentially dangerous (correct)

To inform the public about armed individuals

To request a public record search on a subject

To file a public report about an incident

Who ultimately approves the designation of a subject as armed/potentially dangerous?

The Records Unit Commander (correct)

The Chief of Police

The Board of Police Commissioners

The original reporting officer

What should be ensured by the Records Unit Commander following approval of a designation?

The information must be cross-verified with external agencies

The information is archived for future reference

The information is forwarded to the Real Time Section (correct)

The information is made publicly accessible

What types of sources can provide information for completing the Form 191 P.D.?

Other police officers, records/reports, and external law enforcement agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the confidentiality level of the armed/potentially dangerous subject classification?

Confidential for law enforcement use only Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the designation 'armed/potentially dangerous subject'?

There is a credible belief based on defined criteria regarding the subject Signup and view all the answers

How is the designation of armed/potentially dangerous subject communicated within the department?

Via chain of command to the Records Unit Commander Signup and view all the answers

Who is NOT mentioned as a source for the information on Form 191 P.D.?

Self-reports from the subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a computer inquiry response regarding armed/potentially dangerous subjects?

For officer safety purposes only Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a trait that classifies a subject as potentially dangerous?

Possession of Illegal Substances Signup and view all the answers

What action classifies a subject as armed under the procedural instruction?

Known use or threat of a weapon against an officer Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer verify about a subject to classify them as potentially dangerous based on prior criminal history?

Their prior record for violence and any threats made Signup and view all the answers

In the context of this procedural instruction, what does the term 'Assaultive' refer to?

A subject who has assaulted a properly identified officer Signup and view all the answers

How should the classification of an armed/potentially dangerous subject be initiated?

By establishing specific criteria for classification Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be assumed when responding to an inquiry regarding a potentially dangerous subject?

That the procedural classification is definitive evidence of danger Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classifications would likely yield the least concern for officer safety?

A subject with minor traffic violations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Armed/Potentially Dangerous Subjects Overview

Focus on ensuring officer safety through classification of armed or potentially dangerous subjects.
The computer inquiry response serves only for safety and does not imply reasonable suspicion or probable cause.

Terminology of Potentially Dangerous Subjects

Armed: Subjects known to use or threaten officers with weapons or involved in violent crimes with weapons.
Obstructing and Resisting an Officer: Subjects who physically hinder or resist arrest.
Assaultive: Subjects who have assaulted properly identified police department members.
Prior Criminal History: Subjects with a history of violence who have made credible threats against officers.

Procedures for Classification

Members believing a subject qualifies as armed/potentially dangerous must:
- Complete Interdepartment Communication, Form 191 P.D.
- Detail the request and circumstances justifying the classification.
- Use sources like police records and information from law enforcement agencies for support.
The completed form must be forwarded through the chain of command for final approval by the Records Unit Commander.

Finalization of Classification

Upon approval, information is sent to the Real Time Section for entry into REJIS, RMS, and the Perpetrator Information Center (PIC).
Information classified as armed/potentially dangerous is confidential and intended for law enforcement use only.
Classification details cannot be publicly released or included in reports available to the public.

Administrative Approval and Distribution

The procedural instruction was adopted with contributions from the Chief of Police and the Board of Police Commissioners.
Distributed to all department personnel and made available on the Department Master Index and Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS).

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Description

This quiz covers the classification of armed and potentially dangerous subjects, focusing on procedures that enhance officer safety. It also addresses specific terminologies related to dangerous individuals and the necessary documentation for classification. Engage with key concepts to better understand how to assess threats in law enforcement.