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What should police personnel do before responding to a WMD or hazardous materials emergency?
What should police personnel do before responding to a WMD or hazardous materials emergency?
When arriving at an incident involving hazardous materials, what is the recommended minimum distance to maintain?
When arriving at an incident involving hazardous materials, what is the recommended minimum distance to maintain?
Which of the following is a secondary indicator to be aware of during an emergency?
Which of the following is a secondary indicator to be aware of during an emergency?
In a situation requiring PPE, which level of protection is mandatory according to the guidelines?
In a situation requiring PPE, which level of protection is mandatory according to the guidelines?
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Who is responsible for disposal and decontamination at an incident scene?
Who is responsible for disposal and decontamination at an incident scene?
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What recognition is afforded to an Auxiliary Officer killed while off duty?
What recognition is afforded to an Auxiliary Officer killed while off duty?
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In which scenarios will police badges be covered?
In which scenarios will police badges be covered?
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What is the significance of covering the police badge?
What is the significance of covering the police badge?
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What uniform should on-duty officers wear at police funerals?
What uniform should on-duty officers wear at police funerals?
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On which date is it mandatory to cover the badge all day?
On which date is it mandatory to cover the badge all day?
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What must a Staff Duty Officer do before deviating from assigned duty hours?
What must a Staff Duty Officer do before deviating from assigned duty hours?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Staff Duty Officer after a significant incident occurs and the District Commander is unavailable?
What is the primary responsibility of the Staff Duty Officer after a significant incident occurs and the District Commander is unavailable?
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How should the Staff Duty Officer report unusual incidents the following morning?
How should the Staff Duty Officer report unusual incidents the following morning?
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In the case of an injured employee, what is a responsibility of the Staff Duty Officer?
In the case of an injured employee, what is a responsibility of the Staff Duty Officer?
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What should the Staff Duty Officer do if an employee is hospitalized during their assignment?
What should the Staff Duty Officer do if an employee is hospitalized during their assignment?
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Study Notes
Staff Duty Officer Responsibilities
- Staff Duty Officers must obtain authorization from the Chief of Police or designee to deviate from their assigned duty hours.
- When significant incidents occur and the affected District or Neighborhood Commander is unavailable, the Staff Duty Officer will respond to the incident location.
- The Staff Duty Officer will contact the Special Events Unit regarding upcoming major events or demonstrations.
- The Staff Duty Officer will inform the Chief of Police and appropriate Division Chiefs of any calls requiring their response or unusual incidents the following morning.
- The Staff Duty Officer is responsible for notifying the Chief of Police if any employee is injured and requires hospitalization.
- The Staff Duty Officer should provide suggestions for improvement to the Section Commander responsible for the function.
- The Staff Duty Officer will monitor crime initiatives and special enforcement efforts and assess their effectiveness.
Auxiliary Officer Honors
- Auxiliary Officers who are killed in the line of duty or die while on duty will be accorded the same honors as a full-time police officer.
- There are no police honors rendered for Auxiliary Officers who die while off duty, except retired officers.
Police Badge Covering
- Covering the police badge is a mark of respect for officers who have died in the line of duty.
- The police badge will be covered in the following situations:
- For any Miami Police Officer killed in the line of duty or who dies while on duty.
- For other law enforcement officers serving Dade, Broward or Monroe County who are killed in the line of duty.
- For any memorial service honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
- Annually on Police Memorial Day.
- Annually during the participation of Project Hero event.
Police Funeral Dress
- At all police funerals, on-duty officers should wear the class "A" uniform.
- Plainclothes officers may wear civilian attire.
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous Materials Emergencies
- Police personnel handling WMD or hazardous materials emergencies should observe the following:
- Obtain as much information from the dispatcher as possible before responding.
- Be aware of secondary indicators, such as dead animals, victim statements, unusual items, and unexplained liquids.
- Position equipment upwind, uphill, and upstream from the incident maintaining a minimum distance of 1500 feet.
- Stay within the designated cold zone.
- Don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Avoid unnecessary touching of objects and brush/wash off dust from skin and clothing.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the area and use materials that may not be contaminated.
Prohibited Tattoos, Body Art and Brandings
- Tattoos/body art/brandings are prohibited if they:
- Affiliate with, depict, or symbolize extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities, advocating racial, gender, sexual orientation or ethnic hatred, or advocating violence.
- Are indecent, offensive, and tend to shock the moral sense.
- Advocate a philosophy degrading or demeaning a person, group, or class of persons based on gender or sexual orientation..
- Advocate a philosophy degrading or demeaning a person, group, or class of persons based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
- Are associated with gang affiliations.
- Illustrate or advocate illegal activity.
- Are visible on the head, face, and neck above the collar.
- Are visible through clothing on the torso.
Tattoo, Body Art and Branding Coverage Requirements
- Members with non-compliant tattoos/body art/brandings must maintain complete coverage using current uniform items, commercially available tattoo/body art/branding covering products, or a long-sleeve form-fitting garment.
- Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to disciplinary action.
Dental Ornamentation Policy
- Dental ornamentation, including veneers or caps with metallic-colored coverings, letters, jewels, or designs, is not permitted.
- This does not include natural-colored caps, veneers, or metallic fillings or orthodontia used for commonly accepted medical or dental purposes.
- Grandfather provisions will be considered for current members with dental ornamentation.
Firearm Procedures
- Sworn employees of the Department need to consider their particular situation when storing a firearm at their residence.
- Sworn employees will not store any firearm in the police vehicle unless the sworn employee is acting in an official capacity.
- Rifles and shotguns will be encased in a case manufactured for that purpose while in the trunk or lockbox of the patrol vehicle.
Homicide Unit
- The Homicide Unit investigates deaths within Miami's jurisdiction, excluding natural deaths where a physician certifies the death, deaths resulting from traffic accidents, and cases of officers or civilians being injured or threatened.
- The Homicide Unit investigates cases involving police shootings.
- The Homicide Unit investigates in-custody deaths.
Crime Scene Instructions
- Do not move or touch any weapon on a crime scene, unless the weapon presents a threat to officers or other persons.
- The position of ammunition, clips, and magazines in a weapon is very important.
- Weapons should not be opened unless ordered by the CSI.
- Special crime scenes (e.g., police shootings) involve investigative responsibilities of several agencies and are dependent on the category of the discharge.
Marine Patrol Detail Responsibilities and Procedures
- The Marine Patrol Detail will respond to any water-related emergency, but might be limited in what they can do and may only monitor situations.
- Divers will be requested in circumstances that require a scuba diver's assistance at the scene.
- Marine Patrol police boats will be requested in circumstances where a boat's assistance will be required.
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This quiz focuses on the essential responsibilities of Staff Duty Officers within a police department. It covers their authority, incident response procedures, communication protocols, and the importance of monitoring crime initiatives. Test your understanding of these crucial roles.
