Standard Operating Procedure for Threatening Phone Calls
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What is the purpose of the standard operating procedure for threatening phone calls?

  • To escalate all phone calls to the Deputy Chief
  • To provide guidance on handling recorded phone calls
  • To record all threatening phone calls
  • To notify key personnel in the event of a threatening phone call on a non-recorded line (correct)
  • Who is responsible for the content, revision, and review of the standard operating procedure for threatening phone calls?

  • The City Workplace Violence Prevention Policy/Procedure HR9.05.01
  • All employees
  • The Deputy Chief over Administration or designee (correct)
  • The Mayor
  • What type of language is included in a threatening phone call as per the policy?

  • Threatening or intimidating language (correct)
  • Educational language
  • Encouraging language
  • Friendly language
  • What should staff do when receiving a threatening phone call on a non-recorded line?

    <p>Remain calm and note relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personnel should be notified in case of receiving a threatening phone call?

    <p>Key personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a threatening phone call based on the policy?

    <p>Threats of violence or physical harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must be familiar with the City Workplace Violence Prevention Policy/Procedure HR9.05.01?

    <p>All employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken when a threat of violence is received on a non-recorded telephone line?

    <p>Take immediate action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the standard operating procedure for threatening phone calls?

    <p>To notify key personnel upon receiving threatening phone calls on non-recorded lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to be responsible for the content, revision, and review of the instruction regarding threatening phone calls?

    <p>The Deputy Chief over Administration or their designee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what constitutes a threatening phone call?

    <p>Calls that express threats of violence or physical harm, intimidating language, or hostile expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of all employees concerning threatening phone calls, as per the standard procedure?

    <p>Take necessary steps to safeguard the city's workforce from violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language is mentioned specifically as part of a threatening phone call in the policy?

    <p>Threatening or intimidating language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should staff notify when they receive a threatening phone call on a non-recorded line?

    <p>Key personnel as specified in the procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Threatening Phone Calls Procedure

    • The purpose of this procedure is to notify key personnel when a threatening phone call is received on a non-recorded line.

    Scope

    • This instruction applies to staff answering phone calls on non-recorded telephone lines.

    Definition

    • A threatening phone call includes threats of violence or physical harm, threatening or intimidating language, or aggressive or hostile language.

    Policy

    • It is the policy of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department to take immediate action when a threat of violence is received on a non-recorded telephone line.

    Procedures

    • Remain calm and note relevant information while listening to the caller, including the incoming phone number if displayed.
    • Take steps necessary to protect the city's workforce from violence.
    • Employees are responsible for being familiar with this procedure and the City Workplace Violence Prevention Policy/Procedure HR9.05.01.

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    This quiz covers the standard operating procedure for handling threatening phone calls on non-recorded telephone lines. It includes the purpose, scope, and author of the procedure.

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