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What type of payments must be made for roaming charges incurred using the Mobile Data Terminal or cell phone?
What type of payments must be made for roaming charges incurred using the Mobile Data Terminal or cell phone?
Who owns the electronic messages sent or received by Agency issued devices?
Who owns the electronic messages sent or received by Agency issued devices?
In what circumstances will there be no expectation of privacy concerning electronic messages sent or received using an Agency-issued device?
In what circumstances will there be no expectation of privacy concerning electronic messages sent or received using an Agency-issued device?
Which personnel are exempted from restrictions on the use of handheld telephones while driving?
Which personnel are exempted from restrictions on the use of handheld telephones while driving?
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What is the requirement for any employee using a handheld phone while operating an Agency owned vehicle?
What is the requirement for any employee using a handheld phone while operating an Agency owned vehicle?
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Who is responsible for reactivation fees incurred by the employee?
Who is responsible for reactivation fees incurred by the employee?
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What is the guideline when personnel have doubt about the nature of an incident based on a call?
What is the guideline when personnel have doubt about the nature of an incident based on a call?
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Who has the authority to change a call's priority code?
Who has the authority to change a call's priority code?
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What action should be taken if a marked patrol vehicle's overhead light bar is out of service?
What action should be taken if a marked patrol vehicle's overhead light bar is out of service?
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Who is responsible for the consequences of changing a call's priority code?
Who is responsible for the consequences of changing a call's priority code?
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When should a vehicle without a working siren be removed from service?
When should a vehicle without a working siren be removed from service?
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What must patrol units do to ensure Communications is aware of their response status?
What must patrol units do to ensure Communications is aware of their response status?
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What should responding officers do if no one is present at the alarm location?
What should responding officers do if no one is present at the alarm location?
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What can cause alarms to activate during major weather incidents?
What can cause alarms to activate during major weather incidents?
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How many times will the False Alarm Notification Form be completed at repeat alarm locations during any one shift?
How many times will the False Alarm Notification Form be completed at repeat alarm locations during any one shift?
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What should officers avoid doing if an employee or resident is available at the alarm site and there is no evidence to support the alarm activation?
What should officers avoid doing if an employee or resident is available at the alarm site and there is no evidence to support the alarm activation?
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What kind of comments should officers avoid making to prevent leaving a certain impression regarding alarm calls?
What kind of comments should officers avoid making to prevent leaving a certain impression regarding alarm calls?
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What is the purpose of completing the False Alarm Notification Form during weather incidents?
What is the purpose of completing the False Alarm Notification Form during weather incidents?
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Who is authorized to enforce noise originating from any source as per the chapter?
Who is authorized to enforce noise originating from any source as per the chapter?
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During which time period is 'nighttime' defined according to the chapter?
During which time period is 'nighttime' defined according to the chapter?
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Who can be considered an Enforcement Officer for noise originating from an animal source?
Who can be considered an Enforcement Officer for noise originating from an animal source?
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What type of property is considered as 'Residential Land Use' in the chapter?
What type of property is considered as 'Residential Land Use' in the chapter?
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Who is permitted to use sound level meters for enforcement purposes in the chapter?
Who is permitted to use sound level meters for enforcement purposes in the chapter?
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What is considered as 'Public Property' according to the chapter?
What is considered as 'Public Property' according to the chapter?
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What will the Chief Firearms Instructor do after checking the form and contacting the applicant?
What will the Chief Firearms Instructor do after checking the form and contacting the applicant?
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Who can be the witness at the bottom of the form?
Who can be the witness at the bottom of the form?
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Where will the completed form be sent for filing?
Where will the completed form be sent for filing?
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When will firearms instructors collect the qualification fees from the applicant?
When will firearms instructors collect the qualification fees from the applicant?
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What is the purpose of shaded areas on the form?
What is the purpose of shaded areas on the form?
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What will Records Section personnel do during the four-year filing period?
What will Records Section personnel do during the four-year filing period?
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Who is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
Who is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
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What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office?
What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office?
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Who must be provided with a copy of the SOP related to duties associated with the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
Who must be provided with a copy of the SOP related to duties associated with the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
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Where is the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) stored when not in use?
Where is the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) stored when not in use?
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What is the timeframe during which the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) is available for use?
What is the timeframe during which the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV) is available for use?
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Which section within the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining an SOP related to the use of the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
Which section within the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining an SOP related to the use of the Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)?
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Who is responsible for conducting monthly vehicle inspections for the ICCV?
Who is responsible for conducting monthly vehicle inspections for the ICCV?
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In which situations would the ICCV not be utilized according to the text?
In which situations would the ICCV not be utilized according to the text?
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Who can request the deployment of the ICCV for an unusual occurrence?
Who can request the deployment of the ICCV for an unusual occurrence?
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Which governmental agency can request the use of the ICCV for unusual occurrences?
Which governmental agency can request the use of the ICCV for unusual occurrences?
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Who is responsible for ensuring the ICCV is returned fully fueled and in good condition after each deployment?
Who is responsible for ensuring the ICCV is returned fully fueled and in good condition after each deployment?
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Under what circumstances will ICCV take precedence over other assignments?
Under what circumstances will ICCV take precedence over other assignments?
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What must be done in case a continuous ICCV use is expected to exceed 10 hours?
What must be done in case a continuous ICCV use is expected to exceed 10 hours?
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Which public safety agencies can request the use of ICCV?
Which public safety agencies can request the use of ICCV?
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Who can operate the ICCV when it is deployed?
Who can operate the ICCV when it is deployed?
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Study Notes
Firearms Instructor and Qualification
- The Chief Firearms Instructor will review the application form and contact the applicant to inform them of any issues with the form.
- The applicant will be notified of the date and location for qualification and the number of rounds of ammunition to bring to the range.
- The Chief Firearms Instructor may request to check the firearms and ammunition prior to the applicant reporting to the range.
Collection of Qualification Fees
- Firearms instructors will determine and collect the qualification fee from the applicant prior to the qualification session.
- The applicant will be given a receipt, and payments must be made by check or money order payable to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Electronic Messages and Cell Phone Use
- Electronic messages sent or received on Agency-issued devices are considered property of the Sheriff's Office and are subject to monitoring or interception.
- Employees are obligated to follow the rules and regulations of the State of Maryland or any other federal, state, county, or municipal law regarding cell phone use while driving.
General Response Assignment Guidelines
- Personnel receiving calls for service will make every effort to obtain all available information concerning the call.
- If the call taker has any doubt concerning the nature of the incident, the doubt will be resolved in favor of the higher priority.
- Patrol officers, with the approval of a Patrol Supervisor or higher-ranking Agency officer, have the ability to change a call's priority code.
Inoperable Emergency Equipment
- Marked patrol vehicles will be immediately removed from service if the overhead light bar or siren is out of service.
Weather and Alarm Response
- Weather incidents, such as heavy rain, wind, lightning, and thunderstorms, can cause alarms to activate.
- During weather incidents, the False Alarm Notification Form will be completed only once at repeat alarm locations.
Contact with Resident or Employee
- Responding officers must be cautious not to speculate as to the cause of the alarm or make any references to the alarm possibly not being false.
- Officers must be cautious about making any comments that might leave the impression that the alarm will be cleared as a legitimate alarm call.
Noise Ordinance
- The Charles County Health Department is responsible for enforcing the noise ordinance.
- The Enforcement Officer for a noise originating from an animal source is the Chief of the Division of Animal Control Services or the Chief's authorized designee.
Training, Certification, and Maintenance
- Only officers who have completed approved Agency training and possess current certification are permitted to use sound level meters for enforcement purposes.
Incident Command and Communications Vehicle (ICCV)
- The ICCV is a mobile staging/communications facility used for specialized situations, including parades, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
- The ICCV serves as a tertiary (or backup) Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 911 Communications.
ICCV Deployment
- The ICCV is deployed for critical incidents or unusual occurrences, and deployment is authorized by a command level officer.
- The Incident Commander will designate a safe location for the ICCV to be set up.
Requests for Deployment by Other Agencies
- The ICCV can be made available to other governmental agencies for unusual occurrences upon approval of the Sheriff or a command level officer.
ICCV Care and Maintenance
- The Commander, Communications Section, is responsible for scheduled maintenance and service of the ICCV.
- The vehicle will be inspected monthly, and all equipment will be tested for operational readiness.
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Test your knowledge on the administrative and operational guidelines outlined in the Sheriff's Office manual, focusing on response assignment guidelines and information gathering during calls for service.
