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What is the responsibility of a UAS pilot if they identify a conflict with department policies during a requested mission?
What is the responsibility of a UAS pilot if they identify a conflict with department policies during a requested mission?
- Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves on its own
- Continue with the mission and report the conflict afterward
- Promptly communicate concerns and provide recommendations for resolution (correct)
- Decline to fly missions in the future
Who has the authority to declare safety or FAA rule violations in UAS operations?
Who has the authority to declare safety or FAA rule violations in UAS operations?
- Watch commanders
- UAS pilots (correct)
- Department supervisors
- FAA inspectors
Under what circumstances can a UAS pilot refuse to operate the UAS in a requested mission?
Under what circumstances can a UAS pilot refuse to operate the UAS in a requested mission?
- If there are technical difficulties with the UAS
- If the mission doesn't align with personal interests
- If the mission would violate FAA rules or endanger civilians and parameters cannot be modified (correct)
- If it's raining on the day of the flight
What action should a UAS pilot take if they believe a requested mission will potentially damage the UAS or its equipment?
What action should a UAS pilot take if they believe a requested mission will potentially damage the UAS or its equipment?
Who will have sole discretion for declaring safety or violation of FAA rules in the context of UAS operations?
Who will have sole discretion for declaring safety or violation of FAA rules in the context of UAS operations?
If a UAS pilot determines that a requested mission would violate department policy, what should they do?
If a UAS pilot determines that a requested mission would violate department policy, what should they do?
What is the action advised if parameters of a mission cannot be modified and would violate FAA rules?
What is the action advised if parameters of a mission cannot be modified and would violate FAA rules?
What is the purpose of this policy?
What is the purpose of this policy?
What must the Watch Commander do to approve a plain-clothes surveillance operation?
What must the Watch Commander do to approve a plain-clothes surveillance operation?
What is the purpose of the pre-surveillance meeting conducted by the assigned sergeant?
What is the purpose of the pre-surveillance meeting conducted by the assigned sergeant?
What is the main difference between a plain-clothes officer and an undercover investigator?
What is the main difference between a plain-clothes officer and an undercover investigator?
What is the main requirement for plain-clothes officers when leaving their vehicle to take enforcement action?
What is the main requirement for plain-clothes officers when leaving their vehicle to take enforcement action?
What information must the sergeant provide to the communications supervisor and all on-duty personnel prior to the plain-clothes surveillance operation?
What information must the sergeant provide to the communications supervisor and all on-duty personnel prior to the plain-clothes surveillance operation?
What is the main responsibility of officers in other divisions when it comes to plain-clothes surveillance operations?
What is the main responsibility of officers in other divisions when it comes to plain-clothes surveillance operations?
What is the main restriction on plain-clothes officers' interactions with the public?
What is the main restriction on plain-clothes officers' interactions with the public?
