202-18 Desk Officer

Question 1

Desk Officer is responsible for all:

Answer 1

• Police Operation

Question 2

Lt. Platoon Commander is responsible for all:

Answer 2

• Command Operation

Question 3

Patrol Supervisor is responsible for all:

Answer 3

• Field Operation

Question 4

Who inspects all arrest processing areas and prisoner detention areas within the command? When?

Answer 4

• Desk Officer.

- Prior to assuming desk duties.

Question 5

Who maintains C/L? What are the required C/L entries (PFD, EOT, etc)?

Answer 5

Desk Officer

a) Sign name/time in C/L
b) Enter Sgt. and Lt. PFD @ start of their tours
c) Any UMOS O/S/W, PFD/EOT
d) Sign out C/L when leaving desk for any reasons

Question 6

Who operates and monitors base radio?

Answer 6

Desk Officer

Question 7

Who inspects property lockers and all areas within command where invoiced property is being held? When? What do you enter in the C/L?

Answer 7

Desk Officer

Commencement of each tour:
A) Designate MOS to do physical inventory utilizing PETS & C/L entry. (Separate C/L entry for property stored excess of (30) days; Notify Ops Coord.)

Question 8

Who queries Medical Division Sick Reporting System to determine which MOS is sick/not full duty? When?

Answer 8

• Desk Officer

- At start of tour

Question 9

Who and when do you notify Communications Dispatcher with Rundown?

Answer 9

Desk Officer

Upon completion of R/C:
A) Also notify them throughout the tour with changes (i.e. additional cars)

Question 10

Who conducts immediate investigations when MOS is unaccounted for at start of tour?

Answer 10

• Desk Officer

Question 11

Desk Officer will only allow the following behind the desk when performing their official duties:

Answer 11

2MC and a DJ+

• MOS
• Corporation counsel or assistant
• ME or assistant
• Comptroller or assistant
• DA or assistant
• Judicial Officers
• (+) Non-local law enforcement agency personnel

Question 12

Desk Officer will supervise:

Answer 12

CAPT+, admin I EDP

• Command Clerk
• Attendant (Police): ensure there not assigned to duties requiring them to leave cell while prisoners are lodged therein.
• Patrol wagon Operator
• T/S Operator: ensure CMOS assigned when feasible, or restricted/limited UMOS if necessary.
• (+) APO: In conjunction with Ops. Coord.
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• Issuance of summons book
• Entries made on Prisoner Roster
• Distribution of paychecks
• Platoon sign out @ EOT

Question 13

Who prepares DVAS, and how often? Where is it maintained?

Answer 13

• Desk Officer each tour

- Maintained at desk for current month and completed sheets filed each month

Question 14

Who visits all areas of the command facility? How often? Explain the process

Answer 14

-Desk Officer visits at least once each tour

a) Personally check all restrooms + locker rooms for any structural effects that would permit visual access. Take immediate corrective action.
b) Inspect command for display of any offensive material
c) Ensure that all areas containing department computer system are being
used within department guidelines and not damaged

Question 15

Who inspects all parking facilities + streets/sidewalks around the command to ensure ____. Record the results in ____

Answer 15

• Desk Officer to ensure there are no department vehicle or vehicle displaying Restricted Parking Permit are parked illegally or with equipment violations.
• C/L entry and corrective action if necessary

Question 16

Who records adjustment/post changes as they occur? Record in… and notify:

Answer 16

• Desk Officer records changes to R/C and C/L:

A) Notify T/S Operator of all post changes
B) Notify P.S. of reassignment of members returning from court or other details

Question 17

Who verifies R/R/C?

Answer 17

Desk Officer

Question 18

Who checks the department computer system? How often?

Answer 18

Desk Officer checks frequently, throughout the tour.

Question 19

Who checks the command email and how often? Record in:

Answer 19

Desk Officer at start of tour AND during 4th hour.

Command Log entry

Question 20

Desk Officer: Matters of importance, i.e. unusual arrest or occurrence and important messages requiring personal attention. Notify:

Answer 20

C.O.

Question 21

Desk Officer: Concerning trends observed or other matters of importance, confer with:

Answer 21

• C.O./X.O.

- Ops. Coordinator

Question 22

If AVL is not functioning, Desk Officer notify:

Answer 22

-ITB and P.S. (Telephone Record)

Question 23

Major incidents and/or special circumstances deemed appropriate by C.O., Intell and/or PCT/PSA/T.D. C.O., Desk Officer notifies:

Answer 23

Intelligence Bureau, CIS

Question 24

Desk Officer identify all of members of platoon entering command for any reason, enter in:

Answer 24

Interrupted Patrol Log

Question 25

Desk Officer certifies entries in Telephone Dispatch Log by signing it:

Answer 25

After 4th AND at EOT

Question 26

Who ensures that the U.S. flag is displayed properly and between when?

Answer 26

Desk Officer

Sunrise and sunset each day

Question 27

Desk Officer accepts service of civil process for MOS and notifies MOS concerned when….

Answer 27

Principal is not working

Question 28

When does the Desk Officer assigns a qualified member to operate Patrolwagon?

**Do not assign Patrolwagon Operator any duty outside S/H without prior approval of:

Answer 28

When the civilian operator is not working
(If neither are available, request from Patrol Boro Command)

**W/O prior approval of Borough Court Section

Question 29

Desk Officer verifies arrival and departure of command receptionist by signing:

Answer 29

Personnel Schedule & Time Sheet

Question 30

Desk Officer: Do not deploy specialized unit personnel unless a specialized unit supervisor is:

Answer 30

assigned directly and totally to their supervison

Question 31

Desk Officer will report defective gas pumping equipment to:

Answer 31

FSD, Fuel Control

Question 32

Desk Officer will make required entries on Roll Call Adjustment and corresponding changes to:

Answer 32

Desk copy of the R/C prior to the start of incoming PLT

Question 33

First Platoon Desk Officer:

Answer 33

A) Examine + process summonses issued during the previous (24) hr.
B) Examine + process forms and reports prepared during the previous (24) hr.

C) Verify DVAS

Question 34

Desk Officer C/L entry prior to being relieved at EOT:

Answer 34

• MOS injured during tour
• Loc. & time, confirmed shots fired
• Loc. & time, 10-13/10-85s
• Open missings requiring follow up
• Hospitalized prisoners
• Fix posts requiring relief
• # of 61’s, TRI, PAR, pending sign-off
• Other pertinent info.