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Question 1

Performance evaluation will be submitted to the reviewing officer by ______. Of each year.

Answer 1

February 15th

Question 2

If an officer disagrees with a performance evaluation what color ink is used to write the disagreement

Answer 2

Red

Question 3

What form to officers fill out if they disagree with performance evaluation and how long do they have

Answer 3

6-NAR Notification of Appeal Rights to Performance Evaluation

Within 5 working days. Reviewing Officer then has 10 days to investigate

Question 4

Performance Evaluations- what unit gets PE’s and by what date.

Answer 4

Manpower Allocations Detail by Feb 28th.
Below expectations are send to Training advisory board. All are eventually sent to accounting and personal and kept for 3 years.

Question 5

Specific duties of the Training Board include

Answer 5

1. Evaluating the current training for initial licensing (cadet curriculum) and making recommendations for revisions;
2. Evaluating the continuing education training for current license holders (in-service training) and making recommendations for revisions;
3. Evaluating the Field Training Officer Program (FTOP) and making recommendations for revisions;
4. Evaluating the current promotional training and making recommendations for revisions;
5. Evaluating the career development training for members and making recommendations for future enhancement, and

6.Reviewing the standards for the hiring process and making recommendations to the Department for revisions.

Question 6

How many members on the training board and what rank.

Answer 6

9 to include
the CPT of the academy
4 sworn LT, SGT, DET, and Officer
1 non sworn member of department.
3 public members from outside the department.

5 members to have a quorum.

Question 7

Training board meets at least

Answer 7

once a year.

Question 8

If a follow up unit requests a report how long does the officer have to complete it

Answer 8

24 hours from date of request

Question 9

what is the max characters for cfs report per note box

Answer 9

255

Question 10

what is N code 12

Answer 10

Canceled by Field Sgt. IE chronic caller

Question 11

what is N code 99

Answer 11

Administrative reports
Supervisor handling a complaint admin.

Question 12

an officer should arrive within how long for a STANDARD call

Answer 12

14 minutes.

Question 13

an officer should arrive within how long for a DELAYED call

Answer 13

1 hour

Question 14

Dispatchers will hold non emergency calls during what times

Answer 14

0550-0630
1320-1400

Question 15

________-Emergency Call means a request for police service where the immediate rapid response or arrival of police units will reduce the probability of serious injury, damage or loss of property. _______ responses include bomb threats and animal bite in progress.

Answer 15

Code two

Question 16

_______ is a request for police services which does not present an actual and immediate potential for serious injury, damage or loss of property. A ______ call generally requires only a routine police response.

Answer 16

Code one

Question 17

A ______ Emergency Call means a request for police service that presents a threat or immediate danger of death or serious bodily injury to any individual. Both, the threat and the need for assistance must be immediate. An example of a ______ emergency call would be a shooting in progress or a disturbance with a knife/gun involved.

Answer 17

Code three

Question 18

The failure of an officer to verbally respond after ______ successive calls from the dispatcher initiates Failure to respond.

Answer 18

two

Question 19

If the field supervisor fails to respond after _______ calls, the nearest available unit/shift commander is notified by the Communications Unit supervisor. The nearest available officer is then assigned the call.

Answer 19

Three

Question 20

10 - 12

Answer 20

Wanted Person / Active Stolen

Question 21

10 - 13

Answer 21

Sex Offenses/Medical Concerns

Question 22

10 - 14

Answer 22

Mentally Ill Person

Question 23

10 - 15

Answer 23

Officer or Firefighter in Trouble

Question 24

Requests for temporary assignment of service channels for special functions or operations are made in writing to the

Answer 24

Communications Unit Director

Question 25

Prior to the ________ the officer will go to a designated docking station and upload the BWC DME. The DME will then be uploaded to the departments contract cloud-based storage.

Answer 25

end of their duty day

Question 26

Can an Officer take a BWC with videos on it home

Answer 26

No
All video must be uploaded before the Officer’s next assigned shift. No Officer is permitted to take a BWC home while it still contains video on it, unless authorized by the on duty Sergeant or in accordance with Section .16 of this procedure.

Question 27

Supervisors, on a BLANK basis, will review at least one recording for all Officers under their command to ensure proper usage of recording equipment and adherence to established policy and procedures and where the officer had interaction with a citizen in their official capacity as a peace officer (Operational Conduct).

Answer 27

quarterly

Question 28

Officers shall dock and upload their BWC on their next regularly scheduled tour of duty or within _______ hours of their last regular duty assignment (in an effort to prevent loss or tampering of evidence). An Officer may request to go beyond the _______-hour period with the approval of a Sergeant or above, as per Section .13C of this procedure.

Answer 28

72

Question 29

Officers working Extended Off-Duty hours (i.e. Courtesy Officer or Rodeo, etc.) shall not work more than _______consecutive days without docking their BWC for a “rest period” of ______ to allow it to upload all video content, charge the battery and transmit / receive firmware updates and system maintenance.

Answer 29

1-fourteen (14)
2- twenty-four (24) hours

Question 30

The Department will post audio and video recordings of Critical Incidents, after approval by the Chief of Police, within _______ of the date of an incident.

Answer 30

30 days

Question 31

If the Chief of Police determines that a recording of a Critical Incident will not be released to the public, in accordance with this procedure, the Department will post a statement stating the reasons for the decision within _______ of the incident.

Answer 31

30 days

Question 32

Unless there is a serious threat of serious harm officers shall, identify themselves as a police officer and issue verbal warnings prior to using _______

Answer 32

deadly force.

Question 33

Decontaminate prisoners exposed to OC Spray/Gel before they are transported to the Detention Center. Prisoners exposed to OC spray/gel, will be observed by an officer for ________ to ensure the prisoner does not require medical attention.

Answer 33

45 minutes

Question 34

At the point when an officer should reasonably perceive the potential exists that deadly force may be an outcome of any situation, the officer must use _________ if time and opportunities permit.

Answer 34

reasonable alternatives,

Question 35

Approved firearms are intended to be used as ________ to prevent an assailant from completing a potentially deadly act. A firearm is discharged with the intent to stop a _______.

Answer 35

1. defensive instruments
   2.course of conduct.

Question 36

A shoulder weapon may be used or deployed at a scene where it is requested by an ________who is in a position to articulate the need for such support;

Answer 36

Officer or Supervisor

Question 37

Officers shall complete a Blue Team Use of Force Entry under the following circumstances:
1. Any force used on an individual by an officer greater than an open/empty hands control technique, as listed in Subsection .05C of this procedure;
2. Any force used by an officer that;

Answer 37

a. Causes injury to an individual;

b. Causes an individual to report injury to the officer, or;

c. Causes an injury that requires medical treatment, or;

d. Causes death to an individual.

3. Discharging a firearm at an individual to accomplish a lawful police objective. Unholstering, brandishing or displaying a firearm including the low-ready position without pointing it at a person shall be reported in the officer’s report but does not require a Blue Team Show of Force entry;
4. The use of an intermediate weapon on an individual by an officer; and
5. When a police canine bites an individual.

Question 38

The discharging of a firearm in order to destroy an animal, in accordance with GM Procedure 605, Subsection .02F, will be documented as a

Answer 38

Blue Team Firearm Discharge entry.

Question 39

Use of Force
For an officer, As soon as possible, but no later than ______ after the force incident, conduct a preliminary review the DME and reports.

Answer 39

5 calendar days

Question 40

Use of Force sgt reviewing
As soon as possible, but no later than ______ after the Use of Force force incident, forward the Blue Team entry through the Chain of Command for review and approval.

Answer 40

15 calendar days

Question 41

Supervisors responding to incidents where officers are working out of their regular assignment will perform the initial review/approval of the officer’s Blue Team Use of Force force entry. The supervisor will then forward the Blue Team force entry to the responding supervisor’s chain of command and courtesy copy ______. The responding supervisor’s chain of command will be responsible for approving the entry and forwarding through the chain of command in Blue Team.

Answer 41

the involved officer’s Unit Director and Station/Section Commander

Question 42

Days to finish blue team by rank

Answer 42

Officer 5 days.
Sgt 15 days
LT 25 Days
CPT 35 Days

Question 43

The supervisory officer receiving a notification/request for clarification of details or corrections shall ensure the corrections/clarifications are completed within ______ days and resubmitted via Blue Team to the Internal Affairs Unit.

Answer 43

5 calendar

Question 44

Where an arrest maybe lawfully made without a warrant, an officer making an arrest is justified in adopting all the measures which he might adopt in cases of an arrest under a warrant, except the officer making the arrest without a warrant may not enter a residence to make the arrest unless.

Answer 44

a. A person who resides in the residence consents to the entry ;or
b. Exigent circumstances require the officer making the arrest enter the residence without the consent of a resident or without a warrant.

Question 45

Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally detained no more than _________. The detention may exceed __________ in circumstances when the officer has reasonable suspicion an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person

Answer 45

thirty (30) minutes

Question 46

Officers do not effect service of arrest warrants outside the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio, unless:

Answer 46

The officer is in “hot pursuit” of the person to be arrested

Question 47

The Warrant Execution Supervisor, the Verification Officer and the Officer-in-Charge shall ensure that the proper location is identified where the warrant is to be served by ______________, or by ____________ prior to serving the warrant.

Answer 47

driving by the location together

other means physically viewing the location together where all three view the location

Question 48

In all planned arrest warrant service, the _________ensures enough officers are present to adequately protect the safety and security of all persons involved.

Answer 48

warrant execution supervisor

Question 49

Who Ensures the dispatcher is notified before and after the service of the warrant.

Answer 49

Warrant Execution Supervisor

Question 50

A minimum __________ advanced notice to the Deconfliction Center is required for optimum conflict resolution.

Answer 50

two (2) hour

Question 51

A search warrant is executed in accordance with Code of Criminal Procedure Article 18.07. This article defines the time allowed for the execution of a search warrant, exclusive of the day of its issuance and the day of its execution, is:

Answer 51

A.
Fifteen (15) whole days if the warrant is issued solely to search for and seize specimens from a specific person for DNA analysis and comparison, including blood and saliva samples; or
B.
Three (3) whole days if the warrant is issued for a purpose other than described by Subdivision (1)

Question 52

Who Assigns officers to the “Entry Team,” “Security Team,” and “Search Team”; for a search/ arrest warrant

Answer 52

Officer-in-Charge:

Question 53

Members of the San Antonio Police Department are prohibited from applying for or participating in the service of “no knock” search warrant entries. When entering private premises, officers shall knock, announce their identity, and demand admittance. They then wait a _________ to be admitted and explain their purpose if so requested.

Answer 53

reasonable amount of time

Question 54

There is no requirement in the law that persons on the premises at the time of the search identify themselves unless _______________ or _____________

Answer 54

there is reasonable suspicion of some involvement in criminal activity

the person is a witness.

Question 55

For San Antonio Municipal Court Misdemeanor Citations: 17 and older – count _________ and then assign on a Monday through Friday

Answer 55

50 calendar days

For 16 and younger Monday -Thursday and 50 days.

Question 56

For cite and release, how many days to set the court date on ticket.

Answer 56

10 calendar Days.

Question 57

Can you do a cite and release for a theft that wasn’t from a business

Answer 57

no

Question 58

The Department authorizes three (3) methods for enforcing traffic laws.

Answer 58

1. Line Method - Patrolling between two specific points on a street or expressway;
2. Area Method - Patrolling within a geographical area; and
3. Stationary Method - Observing from a specific location, whether visible or concealed.

Question 59

Minors under this offense (DUI) are individuals younger than ___ years of age and include juveniles.

Answer 59

21

Question 60

The DPS Affidavit for Revocation of Handgun License stipulates that the affidavit, along with all attachments, must be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety within_______ after the affidavit is prepared.

Answer 60

5 days

Question 61

Optimum range for probe deployment (ECD) is __________ maximum distance.

Answer 61

7 to 15 feet with a 21 foot

Question 62

Can a Taser be used on dogs

Answer 62

yes
May be used on aggressive animals in the defense of the officers or innocent bystanders.

Question 63

A supervisor shall download the ECD information and include it with the use of force report. ___________must be performed prior to downloading the information in order to confirm current time as a relative point of reference.

Answer 63

A spark display

Question 64

All ECD’s assigned under the supervisor must be downloaded on a _______ basis to keep the time and date accurate.

Answer 64

quarterly

Question 65

Officers who anticipate having felony prisoners at a medical facility for treatment beyond their tour of duty are to contact a supervisor. Additionally, the officer will conduct hourly check-ins with the supervisor. The supervisor shall:

a. Arrange for the primary officer to be relieved by an officer from the next shift only if the primary officer is going to be at the medical facility more than _______ hours past his normal duty hours.

Answer 65

two (2)

Question 66

Do Sgt’s have to write a supplement when they authorize an officer to 52X an AP.

Answer 66

Yes,
Supervisor responsibilities include the review of the arresting officer’s report, preparation of a supplement report, and a determination if the criteria are within the requirements listed. Final responsibility will rest with the deciding supervisor.

Question 67

A child under ______years of age who is taken into custody for committing a criminal offense cannot be detained for investigative purposes without permission from the child’s parent, custodian or guardian.

Answer 67

ten (10)

Question 68

Non arrests
Transports children ________ years of age or under to the Children’s Shelter located at 2939 W. Woodlawn Avenue.

Transports juveniles _____ years of age or older to Centro Seguro located at 3103 West Ave.

Answer 68

twelve (12)
eleven (11)

Question 69

Temporary Orders “Temporary Ex-Parte Order”
1. A temporary order is valid for the period specified in the order, but does not exceed ______ days.

2. On the request of an applicant or on the court’s own motion, a temporary order may be extended for additional _______ day periods.

Answer 69

twenty (20)

twenty (20)

Question 70

Magistrate’s Orders For Emergency Protection

1. A magistrate’s order for emergency protection is valid on issuance and remains in effect until the_______ day but not less than 31 days after the date of issuance. An order can last up to ______ days, if so ordered by the Magistrate when a deadly weapon was used or exhibited during the commission of the assault.
2. When additional protection is necessary, a protective order may be requested prior to the expiration of the magistrate’s order for emergency protection.
3. Time periods will usually be specified in the magistrate’s order for emergency protection.

Answer 70

sixty-first (61st)

91

Question 71

Protective Orders
1. A protective order, unless otherwise specified within the order, is valid for ________ from the date the original order was granted by the court.

2. A protective order is not modified to extend its validity beyond the ______ period.
3. A protective order can last for______ if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is the victim of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking and ordered by the Court.
4. A protective order might also be extended if the offender was incarcerated at any time during the life of the protective order.

Answer 71

two (2) years

two (2) year

a lifetime

Question 72

(Protective bonds)

Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond are valid until

Answer 72

A court order or a condition of bond is valid until the case is adjudicated or the court order or condition of bond is rescinded.

Question 73

Violation of protective order.

If the offender is no longer at the scene, the officer will exhaust all reasonable efforts to locate the offender and make a warrantless arrest if the offender is located. In no event should a reasonable amount of time exceed _______

Answer 73

two hours.

Question 74

If the victim(s) consents to respond to the “Family Violence Threat Assessment” checklist items, the handling officer completes the checklist, scores the responses and refers to the “Family Violence Threat Assessment Score & Responses” continuum, which is located on the back of the checklist for guidance on what recommendations to make to the victim(s). If the officer calculates a score of ____or greater, the officer shall call the Family Violence & Prevention Services office (AKA Battered Women’s & Children’s shelter) at 210.733.8810 and notify staff of the situation and ask for further guidance.

Answer 74

22.5

Question 75

Complete SAPD Form 2089-PSA Pseudonym Form for all victims of a sexual assault, family violence, stalking or human trafficking. The chosen pseudonym name will replace the victim’s real name on all official documents. ____________ will be entered under the victim name section on the Offense Report and the ______ will be listed as the nickname. The _______________ must be included on all Offense Reports regardless if a pseudonym name is used. The Pseudonym form also provides the Victim the option to allow SAPD to release a victim’s personal information to select agencies who serve as victim advocates. The victim has the right to refuse the use of the pseudonym form. In all cases, the Pseudonym Name form will be forwarded to the Special Victims Unit. Caution should be used when completing the Offense Report to avoid adding details in other sections of the report which could be used to identify the victim.

Answer 75

John Doe or Jane Doe

pseudonym name

gender and date of birth

Question 76

Officers will transport all non-violent adult persons (______ of age or older) charged with Public Intoxication

Answer 76

18 years

Question 77

1. Property _________ will be used to impound property and evidence (except controlled substance). Only when the system is down.
2. Property_________ will be used to impound controlled substance. Only when the system is down.

Answer 77

“K-Tags”

“E-Tags”

Question 78

There shall be no flames or smoking permitted within the posted _______feet of substation ammunition/fireworks magazines.

Answer 78

(25)

Question 79

Substation ammunition/fireworks magazines will be cleared out by Bomb Squad personnel once every calendar ________, and one week after_______ and ______ each year.

Answer 79

quarter

July 4th

January 1st

Question 80

Property measuring over ________ in length/height or weighing over ________is taken to the Vehicle Storage Unit.

Answer 80

eight (8) feet

two hundred (200) pounds

Question 81

Temporarily released property is returned to the Property Room within __________ If necessary, an approved extension, specifying the additional time required, is submitted to the Property Room supervisor.

Answer 81

fourteen (14) days.

Question 82

When property is overdue, a notice to return the property or submit an approved SAPD Form #113-2R for the property within _________ is sent to the officer, Crime Scene Unit Investigator, or authorized police service agent charged with custody of the property. A copy is sent to the officer’s unit commander; and

If there is no response to the overdue notice within _______, a second notice is sent to the officer, Crime Scene Unit investigator, or authorized police service agent, with copies to the officer’s unit commander and division commander.

Answer 82

seven (7) days

seven (7) days

Question 83

Follow-up units will respond to 100% of all Property Disposition Authorizations issued within the pursuing ______ period.

Answer 83

six-month

Question 84

Found property, except firearms, may be claimed by the finder after _______days, provided the owner is not located and clearance is obtained from a Property Crimes detectives or the Property Room found property officer.

Found firearms may be claimed by the finder after _______ days, provided the owner is not located, the finder has not been convicted of a crime which prohibits them from firearm possession, and clearance has been obtained from the _________ Units.

Answer 84

ninety (90)

ninety (90)

Homicide and Property Crimes

Question 85

Officers may utilize the Found Property Storage Units for certain found items in lieu of driving to the Property Room. The following items ARE NOT PLACED in the Found Property Storage Units:
1. Evidence
2. Firearms
3. Narcotics other than marijuana which should continue to be placed in the cite and release container
4. Any hazardous items (propane, gasoline, Meth Lab remnants, etc.)
5. Large amounts of found property (e.g., a van full of clothes or other items not considered evidence)
6. Fireworks or any other flammable material
7. Extremely Heavy Items (e.g., Gun Safe)
8. Food including boxed or canned food items
9. Currency more than ______
10. Personal Property

Answer 85

$100

Question 86

If the owner (Of a stolen vehicle) is contacted, the officer allows the owner a minimum of _______ to claim his vehicle at the scene.

Answer 86

one (1) hour

Question 87

If a driver can make his vehicle drivable after minor repairs, the officer will allow the driver _________ after the completion of the investigation to repair his vehicle. If the vehicle is still not drivable after that time, it is removed by contract wrecker. Driver must show Evidence of Financial Responsibility as required pursuant to TTC 601.051 before driving away.

Answer 87

fifteen (15) minutes

Question 88

Locked vehicles - If entry cannot be made, the officer inventories visible property, listing the property on the TSR and in his report. The vehicle is impounded at the Growdon Storage Facility, on Secure Row, only after__________

Answer 88

a supervisor personally inspects the vehicle and authorizes the storage by signing the TSR; and

Unlocked vehicles with bulky or excessive amounts of property - These vehicles are impounded at the Growdon Storage Facility, on Secure Row, only after a supervisor personally inspects the vehicles and authorizes the storage by signing the TSR.

Question 89

Officers shall receive refresher training regarding interactions with persons suspected of suffering from mental illness at least every __________

Answer 89

three years.

Question 90

Members, who believe they have been exposed to a communicable disease, must go immediately to UH, to be treaded and tested. In order to qualify for workers’ compensations benefits, a member who claims a possible work-related exposure must be tested for __________ within _____ of Exposure.

Answer 90

Viral Hepatitis and HIV

10 Days

Question 91

Who is responsible to replace Infection Barrier Kits in patrol vehicles.

Answer 91

Members of the Department who need replacement items for the Infection Barrier Kits shall notify their supervisor in writing. Supervisors shall replace these items and then forward the report to the member of the Fleet Services Management Office assigned to his substation.

Question 92

Following a subject vehicle for more than ____________ requires supervisory approval. However, once a subject vehicle speeds away or takes any evasive action in an effort to distance itself from police, regardless of whether emergency warning device have been activated, the officer shall immediately discontinue following the vehicle unless it meets the criteria for a vehicle pursuit as described in this policy;

Answer 92

fifteen (15) minutes

Question 93

A managing supervisor will determine the number of emergency vehicles engaged in a vehicle pursuit to a maximum of_______, inclusive of the primary and secondary vehicle.

Answer 93

four (4)

Question 94

After a vehicle pursuit has been terminated. Can Officers still “follow”.

Answer 94

Once a vehicle pursuit is terminated, officers must receive authorization from a supervisor to continue to follow the vehicle, and if authorization is granted, the vehicle may only be followed as a Code-One response, while adhering to all traffic laws and traffic control devices.

Question 95

Can a supervisor approve his own vehicle pursuit.

Answer 95

If a Supervisor engages in a vehicle pursuit, then another supervisory officer (regardless of rank) must be identified as the managing supervisor and must approve and manage the vehicle pursuit;

Question 96

Vehicle pursuits from other agency’s in San Antonio. When can SAPD Help.

Answer 96

Sup Responsibilities

Does not assign officers to engage in the vehicle pursuit if there are two (2) marked police vehicles from outside agencies already engaged in the vehicle pursuit;

Assigns an officer as the secondary unit if there is only one (1) outside agency marked police vehicle involved in the vehicle pursuit;

Question 97

Who assigns the managing supervisor for a vehicle pursuit

Answer 97

Handling dispatcher.

Dispatcher and Communications Supervisor Responsibilities:

1. Ensures the handling dispatcher assigns a managing supervisor and secondary vehicle to the vehicle pursuit, and records the identity of other officers assigned to the vehicle pursuit;

Question 98

Vehicle Pursuit – SUSPECT entries will remain valid for _________ and vehicle Pursuit – ARRESTED entries will remain valid for _________. After these respective time frames, the entries will no longer show up as return information when checking a license plate.

Answer 98

two (2) calendar years

one (1) calendar year

Question 99

Field identification should not be attempted more than ______ after the commission of a crime.

Answer 99

two hours

Question 100

Officers, dispatched to a hospital or doctor’s office to take the report, interview, or investigate the offense, __________when the history is being discussed and during the physical examination of the sexual assault victim. The officer will remain with any suspect throughout the SAFE process.

Answer 100

shall leave the room

Question 101

Sexual assaults’

Regardless of whether a pseudonym name is used, the ________ of the victim must be included on the offense report.

Answer 101

date of birth and sex

Question 102

If the sexual assault occurred within _________________ of the report to the police, the officer requests the victim undergo a physical examination at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital located at 8026 Floyd Curl Drive if the victim is seventeen (17) years of age or older. The officer stresses the importance of the examination for the following reasons:

1. The victim may require medical treatment for possible pregnancy, disease, or injury; and
2. A medical examination obtains evidence critical to the successful prosecution of the offender.

Answer 102

One hundred twenty (120) hours

Question 103

When the parents or guardians want the victim to be examined by a private physician, the officer stresses having the medical examination done at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, if the victim is _________ of age or younger, due to that hospital’s expertise in handling cases involving children.

1. If the parents do not wish to go to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, a sexual assault examination may be done at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, provided the child is over __________.
2. The officer immediately notifies hospital personnel so they may contact one of the SANE nurses.

Answer 103

sixteen (16) years

13 years of age

Question 104

When the deceased is a victim of an apparent suicide, suicide notes along with handwriting samples of the deceased, if available, are forwarded to the ________________

Answer 104

Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Question 105

Officers dispatched to a private residence to investigate an apparent sudden death secure the premises before leaving the scene and, if necessary, arrange for a patrol by for a period of_________

Answer 105

five (5) days.

Question 106

Patrol Division Supervisors: Officer involved shooting.

Examine, in the presence of a____________ the weapons of all officers who were at the scene at the time of the actual shooting, excluding those weapons known to have discharged, which are processed by

Answer 106

Crime Scene Unit Investigator,

the Shooting Team;

Question 107

Patrol Division Supervisors: Officer involved shooting.

Direct the on-scene investigation until the arrival of the first member of the _________, who assumes temporary control until the arrival of a Shooting Team supervisor;

Answer 107

Shooting Team

Question 108

Officer involved shooting

After the investigation is finished, a complete report of the incident is forwarded by the Shooting Team Commander upon request to the following:

Answer 108

1. The District Attorney’s Office;
2. The Internal Affairs Unit; and
3. The Training Academy.

Question 109

Depending upon the size and type of incident or event, it may be necessary for the Incident Commander to designate personnel to provide information, safety, and liaison services for the entire organization. In ICS, these personnel make up the Command Staff and consist of the:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer 109

A. Public Information Officer, who serves as the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event;

B. Safety Officer, who monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel;

C. Liaison Officer, who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident;

D. The Command Staff reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Question 110

Expansion of the incident may also require the delegation of authority for the performance of the other management functions. The people who perform the other four management functions are designated as the General Staff. The General Staff is made up of four Sections: ______________

Answer 110

Operations,
Planning,
Logistics, and
Finance/Administration.

Question 111

The Planning Section can be further staffed with four Units.

Answer 111

a. Resources Unit: Conducts all check-in activities and maintains the status of all incident resources. The Resources Unit plays a significant role in preparing the written Incident Action Plan;

b. Situation Unit: Collects and analyzes information on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, and develops maps and projections;

c. Documentation Unit: Provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan. Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation;

d. Demobilization Unit: Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost-effective manner.

Question 112

Effective span of control on incidents may vary from _____________ reporting elements, and a ratio of ___________
reporting elements is recommended;

Answer 112

three (3) to seven (7)

one (1) supervisor to five (5)

Question 113

The ___________ may respond to the scene for purposes of food provision to the officers on occasions of critical incidents or unusual occurrences of extended duration. The marked canteen truck is afforded access to a safe, convenient, and accessible location within the cold zone.

Answer 113

American Red Cross

Question 114

De escalation procedure for Unusual occurrences and critical incidences.

___________- Relief of personnel begins with personnel assigned under the last mobilization phase implemented and continues only until Traffic Section personnel are assigned.

Answer 114

Phase 1-
Phase 2- Eight hour shifts utilizing Traffic Section personnel are implemented.
Phase 3- Normal operations are restored.

Question 115

After a Unusual occurrences and critical incidences

All commanders prepare an after-action report which is submitted to the Incident Commander within _________. The after-action report contains a complete and detailed account of the operation of subordinate units under their command during the unusual occurrence;

The Incident Commander prepares a final report detailing the Department’s response to the unusual occurrence. This report is submitted, along with a copy of the Incident Action Plan, to the Office of the Chief within ___________

The Manager of the Accounting and Personnel Office prepares an operational cost report which is submitted to the Office of the Chief.

Answer 115

ten (10) calendar days

thirty (30) calendar days

Question 116

Bomb calls

Cellular phones, vehicle laptop computers, in car video microphones and/or Body Worn Camera’s, shall not be used within _____________ of the scene.

Answer 116

three hundred (300) feet

Question 117

If there was a time given for the bomb to explode, it is a good practice to evacuate the scene as soon as reasonably possible before the threatened explosion. After the search has been completed, the persons evacuated should not be allowed back into the location for at least _________ after the threatened detonation.

Answer 117

one hour

Question 118

The ________assigned to the Tactical Support Division maintains the responsibility for identifying resource needs and planning the appropriate police response for scheduled events. This ______ is hereafter referred to as the Incident Commander for all planned events.

Answer 118

Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief

Question 119

Response levels to rain

Answer 119

Level I 0-1/2 per hour
Level II 1/2/-1 per hour
Leve III 1 to 2 per hour
Level IV over 2 per hour

Question 120

A team comprised of no more than ___________ first responders (1 law enforcement officer per Fire/EMS member) that deploys in the Warm Zone to provide immediate medical care and evacuation of casualties

Answer 120

8 first responders

Question 121

The Active Shooter Incident will only be declared “SAFE” by the ____________

Answer 121

Incident Commander

Question 122

Members requesting annual and military leave during the calendar year, do so no later than __________, using SAPD Form #25, Vacation Request Form. Vacation request forms are submitted to the appropriate Shift or Unit Directors.

Answer 122

January 15

Question 123

Shift/Unit Directors ensure the Annual and Military leave schedules are entered into the Police Scheduled Leave System by ____________, of each year.

Answer 123

February 21

Question 124

Probationary police officers are not allowed to use any sick leave during their initial __________week probationary period. Accrued holiday leave, bonus day leave, or compensatory time may be used instead.

Answer 124

thirty (30)

Question 125

Any sworn member who has unauthorized absences of more than ________days may be processed as a voluntary termination.

Answer 125

two (2) consecutive

Question 126

An officer directly involved in a traumatic event may request up to __________ days of mental health leave.

Answer 126

three working

Up to two (2), three (3) day extensions may be requested with the proper supporting documentation from a Mental Health Professional. Extension Requests should be made to the Chief of Staff’s office in person or by phone so the requesting member may submit the supporting documentation.

Question 127

The guarantees afforded under this procedure do not apply to special assignments. Special assignments are approved by Division Commanders. Officers placed on special assignment on an involuntary basis shall work the assignment for a maximum of ________calendar days. Officers placed on special assignment on a voluntary basis may work the assignment for a maximum of __________calendar days.

Answer 127

sixty (60)

one hundred and eighty (180)

Question 128

Officers, who accept an assignment and later must cancel, must personally notify the Off-Duty Employment Detail, no later than ___days prior to the assignment, unless there is an emergency circumstance.

Answer 128

5

Question 129

Employment permits are kept on file in the SAPD Off-Duty Work Permit System for _________years and are accessible by any Supervisory Officer through the search commands in the system. Since an electronic record (to include a time and date stamps) is initiated with the first submission, Officers are no longer required to carry copies of approved permits on their person.

Answer 129

five (5)

Question 130

For purposes of reporting an occupational injury/disease, a supervisor must complete the Supervisor Report of Injury or Illness Form, and forward the completed form to the Accounting and Personnel Office within __________ hours of the occurrence through email SAPDAccountingInjuredOfficer@sanantonio.gov.

Answer 130

forty-eight (48)

Question 131

The San Antonio Police Department will make a good faith effort to investigate an employee’s complaint of discrimination due to her pregnancy. A complainant will be notified of the findings, in writing, no later than ________days after the date the complaint is received.

Answer 131

thirty (30)

Question 132

Based on authorized manpower levels as of January 1st of each year, _______________ of all active sworn officers will be randomly selected and tested during each calendar year.

Answer 132

twenty-five percent (25%)

Question 133

When the supervisor requesting the Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test is a Sergeant, he notifies his on-duty _______, writes a detailed report requesting a Mandatory Drug Test be conducted on said officer, and requests that the Communications Unit notify the __________

Answer 133

Lieutenant

Mandatory Drug Testing Program Coordinator.

Question 134

Based on authorized manpower levels as of January 1st of each year, ____________ of all active sworn officers will be randomly selected and tested during each calendar year.

Answer 134

twenty-five percent (25%)

Question 135

Officers will be required to provide a minimum of ________of urine to be tested. The urine will be separated into two (2) samples, one ________sample (“A” bottle) and one ________sample (“B” bottle).

Answer 135

45 milliliters (ml)
30 ml
15 ml

Question 136

RTD
Officers not assigned to Patrol Divisions who have successfully completed the first stage of training:

Answer 136

1. Will be assigned to their previous units under the direction of their immediate supervisor for at least one week of evaluation.
2. The immediate supervisor will then make a written recommendation to the Return to Duty Program Coordinator, recommending whether the officer should return to full police duty status or if the officer requires additional training.

Question 137

Any member of the Department who suspects or has knowledge of any criminal offense committed by any Department member shall report the criminal offense in writing using SAPD Form #62-RCO, Reporting of Criminal Offenses By Department Members, and hand carry the form to one of the following units.

Answer 137

1. The Office of the Chief; or
2. The Integrity Detail.

Question 138

An officer directly involved in a traumatic event may request the use of mental health leave. The request shall be made in writing through the chain of command. The request shall be treated as a priority matter and a decision on the granting of the leave shall be made no later than ________ following the submission of the request. The request shall be granted unless the chain of command can articulate specific compelling reasons to deny granting the leave.

Answer 138

24 hours

Question 139

Extensions of mental health leave may be available under certain circumstances. Any request for an extension shall be accompanied by documentation from a mental health professional who is counseling the officer. The request may extend the leave by _______ working days. Each officer may request no more than ______extensions, each supported by sufficient documentation by the mental health professional. The Chief shall grant the extension(s) upon the receipt of sufficient documentation explain the need for the extension.

Answer 139

three

two

Question 140

Mental Health Leave Requests are submitted to the __________ office for approval.

Answer 140

Chief of Staff’s

Question 141

Supervisory rolls in reporting sexual harassments
Within _________, submit all reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, inappropriate behavior, and/or sexual harassment which has generated a complaint or has been observed, to the Internal Affairs Unit.

Answer 141

twenty-four (24) hours

Question 142

The San Antonio Police Department is prohibited by law from ______________. A pregnant officer may request assignment to limited duty as provided in GM Procedure 904, Limited Duty Assignments. A pregnant civilian employee may request assignment to “light duty” as provided in City Administrative Directive 4.37.

Answer 142

requiring pregnant employees to be placed on limited or light duty assignment

Question 143

Workers comp forms. How soon do they have to be at accounting/personnel office.

Answer 143

48hours from time of injury or missed work.

Question 144

Who notifies next of kin when an on duty officer has SBI or death

Answer 144

Family assistance officer

Question 145

Award Nominations must be received in the Chief’s Office no later than the __________ of every month. Awards will be presented by the Chief of Police or his designee to the monthly winners.

Answer 145

third (3rd) Monday

Question 146

Should the determination be that the officer is placed on administrative leave; the officer’s unit/shift prepares the appropriate leave forms and submits the forms to the Office of the Chief for the Chief’s signature. The officer remains on administrative leave from the time of the incident until:

Answer 146

a. The officer is released from administrative duty by the Department Psychologist; or

b. The officer is returned to regular duty by the Chief of Police.

Question 147

Should the determination be that the officer is placed on administrative duty; the officer’s Division Commander assigns the officer to administrative duties. In the absence of the officer’s Division Commander, the officer’s Unit/Shift Director or Section Commander assigns the officer to administrative duties and submits a report to the Division Commander and the Office of the Chief.

Answer 147

a. Administrative duty assignments are those positions commonly known as desk, yeoman, or service area assignments and will be determined by Division Commander.

b. Officers assigned to administrative duty, in accordance with this procedure, report for duty in civilian attire and are prohibited from wearing the San Antonio Police Department Uniform, and from operating or riding as a passenger in a marked police vehicle.

c. Officers placed directly on administrative duty following an incident will meet with the Police Psychologist to assess their fitness for duty prior to their return to full duty status.

d. The officer remains on administrative duty from the time of the incident until:
(1) The Grand Jury makes a decision on the case; or
(2) The Chief of Police determines it is no longer necessary for the officer to remain on the administrative duty assignment.

Question 148

Substitute employment is permissible; provided,
Three things:

Answer 148

1. Both Officers are same rank
2. Both officers involved are engaged in the same type of activity or unit and on the same shift.
3. Notification is given to the unit/shift Director of the unit involved at least 24hrs in advance.

Question 149

The Off-Duty Employment Detail Coordinator, or a supervisor assigned to an event, may replace an officer:

Answer 149

a. After fifteen (15) minutes if the officer has not made notification to the Off-Duty Employment Coordinator or the supervisor assigned to the event; or

b. After thirty (30) minutes if the officer has made notification.

Question 150

When an officer accepts outside employment without adequate time to have an employment permit processed through the chain-of-command, the officer may temporarily work the outside employment provided a Supervisory Officer holding the rank of __________or above or the Off-Duty Employment Detail Supervisor approves the outside employment in the SAPD Off-Duty Work Permit System. This subsection does not apply to officers requesting to work a bar or club.

Answer 150

Lieutenant

Question 151

When an SAPD Off-Duty employment permit is not approved, the officer may appeal by filing a typewritten statement detailing the reason for appeal through the chain-of-command to the Chief of Staff within ____________ from the date of denial.

Answer 151

seven (7) calendar days

Question 152

Can an officer working off duty enforce house rules.

Answer 152

The officer does not enforce private policies also known as “house rules.” Private policies or “house rules” refer to internal rules and policies that govern consumers and patrons of the business or event as they concern the management and activities of consumers and patrons while at said businesses or event; and

Question 153

Officer(s) must provide written proof that the employer is insuring the officer against liability for their actions in furtherance of their employment at the establishment. Officers must submit proof of insurance to the Office of the Chief in conjunction with their employment permit along with contact information for the insurer. Officers must resubmit current proof of insurance prior to the expiration of the policy. Officers are not permitted to work the establishment until the Office of the Chief has verified that the officer is insured and the permit has been approved by the Chief of Staff in the SAPD Off-Duty Work Permit System. Section .05.D4 of this procedure does not apply to this section involving privately owned establishments. “Proof of insurance” for this purpose means a Certificate of Insurance evidencing Commercial General Liability coverage, extending to actions of Independent Contractors, with a minimum limit of_______________________ and a copy of an endorsement to the policy listing “The City of San Antonio” as an additional insured.

Answer 153

$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate

Question 154

The following restrictions limit the number of hours an officer may work outside employment, but does not apply to City overtime; exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis through the Office of the Chief of Police.:

Answer 154

a. In any seven (7) day period in which the officer performs forty (40) hours of regular duty, outside employment does not exceed twenty-four (24) hours;

b. In any seven (7) day period in which the officer does not perform any tour of regular duty, outside employment does not exceed sixty-four (64) hours;

c. In any twenty-four (24) hour period in which the officer works a regular tour of duty, outside employment does not exceed eight (8) hours; and

d. In any twenty-four (24) hour period in which the officer does not work a regular tour of duty, outside employment does not exceed fifteen (15) hours.

Question 155

Officers engaged in outside employment wear a regulation uniform if expected to exercise police authority unless ____________ to work in plain clothes is received through the Office of the Chief.

Answer 155

prior written approval

Question 156

Off Duty arrests
The officer engaged in outside employment submits any reports and citations generated within _____________of the incident (or within ___________ if an arrest is made) or when they return to their regular duty assignment, whichever occurs first.

Answer 156

72 hours
24 hours

Question 157

The officer placed on limited duty will forward a copy of an officer’s SAPD Form #172 or DWC Form-73 to the Off Duty Employment Office so that this office temporarily suspends the ________________________ while an officer is on a limited duty assignment. Upon being released for full duty, the officer must ensure __________ are re-activated, unless they have expired.

Answer 157

applicable off-duty employment permits

the permits

Question 158

Officers with _____________ are given preference in assignment to limited duty positions over officers with _____________.

Answer 158

occupational injuries or diseases
non-occupational conditions

Question 159

Any officer with a non-occupational injury/condition, upon being absent from their permanent assignment as a result of such injury/condition for a total of 18 work weeks which _____________ may be required by the Chief of Police to submit to a medical examination by a physician as designated by the City for confirmation of the reported injury/condition and to determine if the officer is permanently disabled to the point where the officer is unable to perform a bona fide occupational requirement. When it is determined that an officer is permanently disabled, the Chief shall be entitled to seek termination or initiate a medical retirement of the officer, whichever is applicable, in accordance with the Current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Article 22, Section 12, Subsection H.)

Answer 159

need not be consecutive,

Question 160

Officers assigned to any unit other than a Patrol Shift, wishing to transfer to a Patrol Shift of the Patrol Division must submit an ____________ through the chain of command, to the Division Commander, requesting a transfer to a patrol shift of the Patrol Division.

Answer 160

Interoffice Memorandum

Question 161

The interview panel shall have three (3) basic choices with respect to applicants. They may:

Answer 161

1. Recommend an officer for selection;
2. Not recommend an officer, but leave officer’s name on the list for future consideration; or
3. Reject the officer and remove the officer’s name from the list for cause.

Question 162

Members requesting annual and military leave during the calendar year, do so no later than __________, using SAPD Form #25, Vacation Request Form. Vacation request forms are submitted to the appropriate Shift or Unit Directors.

Answer 162

January 15

Question 163

Annual leave may be taken in___________, the smaller part of which is at least _________working days. Split annual leave periods require a minimum of _________ between periods.

Answer 163

two (2) parts
five (5)
thirty (30) days

Question 164

Probationary police officers are not allowed to use any ___________ during the initial __________ of their probationary period. Accrued holiday leave, bonus day leave, or compensatory time may be used instead.

Answer 164

annual leave
thirty (30) weeks

Question 165

Shift/Unit Directors ensure the Annual and Military leave schedules are entered into the Police Scheduled Leave System by __________, of each year.

Answer 165

February 21

Question 166

The ______________ may grant authorized leave without pay to a member, who requests authorized leave, but does not have any accrued leave. The __________ may authorize up to five (5) days leave without pay. Anything in excess of five (5) days has to have the approval of the ____________.

Answer 166

Chief of Police
Chief of Police
City Manager

Question 167

Any sworn member who has unauthorized absences of more than two (2) consecutive days may be processed as a ___________

Answer 167

voluntary termination.

Question 168

Sworn members failing to report for duty as scheduled during either six (6) month period, (January through June or July through December), forfeit accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave time according to the following schedule:

Answer 168

1. First Time Forfeiture of accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave equivalent to the tardy period with no punitive assessment.
2. Second Time Forfeiture of accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave equivalent to the tardy period with a punitive assessment of an additional two (2) hours and verbal counseling.
3. Third Time Forfeiture of accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave equivalent to the tardy period with a punitive assessment of an additional four (4) hours and a written counseling.
4. Fourth Time Leave without pay for the day and a written reprimand.
5. Fifth Time Leave without pay for the day with additional disciplinary action recommended.

Question 169

Sworn members calling in sick on a city holiday are listed as _______ on the payroll time sheet for that day.

Answer 169

sick

Question 170

Overtime may become available and can be authorized by any of the following personnel:

Answer 170

a. Supervisors (including Internal Affairs)
b. Dispatchers
c. Legal Affairs, which may include:
i. Court Liaisons (Municipal, County and District through Court Attendance Cards)
ii. City Attorneys

Question 171

Signature Cards submitted for overtime or compensatory time are_____________. By signing the document, the applicant is acknowledging the information on the card is true and accurate. In the event the applicant’s signature is difficult to read, the applicant shall print their last name and first name (no initials) above the signature space.

Answer 171

official government documents

Question 172

Notified Supervisor Name - Officers submitting cards for ________ or _________ must notify a supervisor prior to working the overtime. Officers shall print the name and badge number of the supervisor.

Answer 172

Assignment Extension (AE) or Voluntary Return (VR)

Question 173

It is the Department’s policy to resolve Active Shooter Incidents in a manner which employs training and experience of personnel utilizing techniques designed to stop the loss of life by_____________________________ of an Active Shooter and expedite medical treatment of injured victims.

Answer 173

isolating, distracting or neutralizing actions

Question 174

Common Channel - A system-wide talk-group programmed into all radios for use by users on the COSA radio system. The Common Channel can be quickly accessed by turning the radio select knob ______________regardless of the “fleet” the radio is set to monitor.

Answer 174

all the way to the right (position 16)

Question 175

If determined to be a Hostage Barricade Crisis, be prepared to follow the standard police response to a Hostage Barricade Crisis, in line with the 5-C’s:

Answer 175

1. Contain
2. Control
3. Communicate
4. Call Special Operations (SWAT/Crisis Negotiators, Bomb Squad, K9)
5. Create a Plan of Action

Question 176

Active shooter
The primary objective of every responding officer is to _____________ the actions of an active shooter.

Answer 176

isolate, distract, or neutralize

Question 177

Outside agency personnel who are responding to the Active Shooter or other high profile law enforcement incident are expected to switch to the equivalent of radio channel___________ for situational awareness and status updates.

Answer 177

Mutual Aid 21

Question 178

_______ Means the actual weather event is currently taking place for the location.
__________ Means conditions are favorable for the development of the particular weather event.

Answer 178

Warning
Watch

Question 179

United States Military Fire Rescue-These units respond to military air craft accidents on and within a __________radius of the base , although assistance from local authorities maybe necessary.

Answer 179

seven(7)mile

Question 180

Crowds can generally be categorized into three (3) types:

Answer 180

1. Passive;
   a. Tranquil
   b. apprehensive
   c. exuberant
2. Active;
   a. confused
   b. annoyed.
   c. physically active
   d. protesting
3. Volatile.
   a. panicked
   b. Malicious
   c. Unruly

Question 181

Staffing configurations: Crowd control and events management

Answer 181

a. Squad - 1 Sergeant, 8-12 officers.
b. Platoon - 1 Lieutenant, 4 Squads.
c. Company - 1 Captain, 2+ Platoons.

Question 182

Mobile saturation teams consisting of ____________ officers operating a single marked vehicle should be deployed in a sufficient number to allow the officers to:
1. Handle emergency calls within the outer perimeter;

2. Act as a mobile reserve force to assist foot patrols;
3. Act on its own initiative against small groups of rioters or looters;
4. Patrol access routes; and
5. Enforce a curfew.

Answer 182

four (4)

Question 183

Crowd control and events management
Arrest groups consist of the following personnel:

Answer 183

a. Supervisory officer assigned as the group leader;
b. Two (2) or more officer arrest teams;
c. Two (2) or more officer support teams; and
d. One (1) or more officer transporting teams.

Question 184

DISPOSITION OF JUVENILES IN NON-ARREST SITUATIONS

Answer 184

Transports children twelve (12) years of age or under to the Children’s Shelter located at 2939 W. Woodlawn Avenue.

Transports juveniles eleven (11) years of age or older to Centro Seguro located at 3103 West Ave.

Question 185

Any officer discharging a weapon, accidentally or intentionally (except on the target range or while lawfully hunting), whether on or off duty, shall immediately_______ supervisor. This is in addition to ___________ requirement under Subsection 3.31 (D.) of the Rules and Regulations.

Answer 185

verbally notify a

the written reporting

Question 186

After an officer involved shooting who reviews the case for policy and procedural deficiencies.

Answer 186

A. The OIS Review Committee will be responsible for the following objectives:
1. A review of the case file for policy and procedural deficiencies;
2. A review of the incident for training and tactical aberrations; and

B. All recommendations will be forwarded to the Office of the Chief for review.

C. All recommendations are advisory in nature and not binding on the Chief of Police. As such, the Chief of Police may elect to initiate action or discard any/all recommendations.

Question 187

The San Antonio Police Department has three (3) primary responsibilities involving the handling of apparent sudden deaths:

Answer 187

1. Reporting all apparent sudden deaths to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office;
2. Notification of the legal next of kin of the victim; and
3. Safeguarding the victim’s personal property.

Question 188

What do do with DOA’s valuable property on their body, two answers for two locations being transported.

Answer 188

A. Valuables on the body of the deceased remain with the body when the body is transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Valuables that are visible on the body are noted in the offense report.

B. When the body of the deceased is transported to a hospital or funeral home, valuables on the body of the deceased are placed in the Property Room.

Question 189

If the sexual assault occurred within _____________ of the report to the police, the officer requests the victim undergo a physical examination at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital located at 8026 Floyd Curl Drive if the victim is seventeen (17) years of age or older. The officer stresses the importance of the examination for the following reasons:

1. The victim may require medical treatment for possible pregnancy, disease, or injury; and
2. A medical examination obtains evidence critical to the successful prosecution of the offender.

Answer 189

One hundred twenty (120) hours

Question 190

SANE exam of victim, The officer may be relieved from waiting with the victim at the hospital if:

Answer 190

1. The victim is accompanied by an adult friend, adult relative, or a rape crisis counselor; and
2. The victim has transportation from the hospital after the examination.

Question 191

If the parents do not wish to go to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, a sexual assault examination may be done at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, provided the child is over ________ of age.

Answer 191

13 years

Question 192

Medical examination locations for sexual assault complaints

Answer 192

A. The Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, located at 8026 Floyd Curl, is the primary location for examinations in all sexual assault cases involving victims seventeen (17) years of age and older and for all suspects of any age.

B. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, located at 333 N. Santa Rosa, is the primary location for examinations in all sexual assault cases involving victims sixteen (16) years of age and younger.

Question 193

Include a minimum of _____fillers per identification procedure. Place a filler in the lead position, with the remaining photographs in random order. Place two blanks on the same type of photographic paper at the end (these will not be shown to the witness). If showing the same suspect to a different witness, if using the same filler photographs place a filler in the lead position, with the remaining photographs in a new random order.

Answer 193

five

Question 194

Any personnel entering an outdoor crime scene will wear gloves. The use of any additional equipment, such as shoe covers, will be determined by an ____________.

Answer 194

Investigations Division Supervisor

Question 195

If a digital video copy cannot be made and the employee, manager, or owner indicates that the video evidence on the system has the possibility of overwriting within __________, the officer will contact the follow-up detective to determine if Technical Investigations Detectives need to be notified.

Answer 195

72 hours

Question 196

Officers shall report any acts of racial/bias profiling __________ to their ____________

Answer 196

in writing
immediate supervisor.

Question 197

In accordance with Article 2.134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the previous year’s information collected on racial/bias profiling must be submitted to the governing body of the City of San Antonio and to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) by_________ of each year.

Answer 197

March 1st

Question 198

The San Antonio Police Department, in conjunction with other entities, will assist crime victims and witnesses in obtaining _________. The _________ is an immigration benefit that can be sought by victims of certain crimes who are currently assisting or have previously assisted law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of a crime, or who are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

Answer 198

U-Visas

Question 199

The ___________ is notified in cases where evidence is believed to be contaminated with infectious material, contagious diseases, or parasites and needs to be recovered/transported to the Property Room or the Medical
Examiner’s Office. Officers shall notify members of the __________ the evidence may be contaminated with infectious material, contagious diseases, or parasites prior to the ____________ member entering the scene and
collecting the evidence.

Answer 199

Crime Scene Unit

Crime Scene Unit

Crime Scene Unit

Question 200

Members of the Department who need replacement items for their Infection Barrier Kits shall notify their supervisor _________. Supervisors shall replace these items and then forward the report to the member of the__________________________.

Answer 200

in writing

Fleet Services Management Office assigned to his substation

Question 201

The officer sealing the police vehicle (contamination) shall send a written report detailing the reason for sealing the vehicle to his ___________ and the _____________

Answer 201

Unit/Shift Director
Fleet Services Management Office

Question 202

If stuck with ED at hospital. How soon do you ask for relief.

Answer 202

Shall contact a supervisor and request relief when the officer expects to work beyond their assigned duty hours. Contact with the supervisor to request relief shall occur no later than thirty (30) minutes before the end of the officers assigned duty hours;

Question 203

Officers will forward copies of all reports involving mental health crisis situations, including a copy of SAPD Form #127-ED, to the _____________________________ when the officer reasonably believes the person with mental illness has the potential to become involved in critical incident.

Answer 203

Psychological Services Office and the Crisis Negotiators Detail

Question 204

Missing person complaints involving a juvenile/child________________ of age or younger or an elderly individual sixty-five (65) years of age and older or confused adult are taken by a Patrol Division officer in the field. The officer assigned to the call notifies a supervisory officer of the situation, as a search of the area may be necessary.

Answer 204

who is seventeen (17) years

Question 205

Can you expedite a missing person from the state hospital

Answer 205

Reports of persons missing from the San Antonio State Hospital may be called in by telephone to the Missing Persons/Juvenile Processing Office.

Question 206

Amber Alerts

Answer 206

Designed to inform the public of serious child abductions, in an effort to promote tips and leads to law enforcement. The below represents AMBER Alert criteria for the state’s network:
1. Is this child 17 years of age or younger, whose whereabouts are unknown, and whose disappearance law enforcement has determined to be unwilling which poses a credible threat to the child’s safety and health; and if abducted by a parent or legal guardian, was the abduction in the course of an attempted murder or murder? or

2. Is this child 13 years of age or younger, who was taken (willingly or unwillingly) without permission from the care and custody of a parent or legal guardian by:
   a. Someone unrelated and more than three years older; or
   b. Another parent or legal guardian who attempted or committed murder at the time of the abduction?
3. Is this child in immediate danger of sexual assault, death or serious bodily injury?
4. Has a preliminary investigation verified the abduction and eliminated alternative explanations for the child’s disappearance?
5. Is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public to help locate the child, a suspect, or the vehicle used in the abduction?

Question 207

Silver Alert

Answer 207

Designed to notify the public of missing older adults with a documented mental condition (to include Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.) The below represents Silver Alert criteria for the state’s network:

1. Is the missing person 65 years of age or older or been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease?
2. Does the senior citizen have a diagnosed impaired mental condition, and does the senior citizen’s disappearance pose a credible threat to the senior citizen’s health and safety? (Law enforcement shall require the family or legal guardian of the missing senior citizen to provide documentation from a medical or mental health professional of the senior citizen’s condition).
3. Is it confirmed that an investigation has taken place verifying that the senior citizen’s disappearance is due to his/her impaired mental condition, and alternative reasons for the senior citizen’s disappearance have been ruled out?
4. Is the Silver Alert request within 72 hours of the senior citizen’s disappearance?
5. Is there sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the senior citizen? (Highway signs will be activated only if accurate vehicle information is available AND it is confirmed that the senior citizen was driving the vehicle at the time of the disappearance).

Question 208

Blue Alerts

Answer 208

Designed to speed in the apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously wound local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. During a Blue Alert, the public receives information regarding the suspected assailant, facilitating tips and leads to law enforcement. The below represents Blue Alert criteria for the state’s network:

1. A law enforcement officer must have been killed or seriously injured by an offender.
2. The investigating law enforcement agency must determine that the offender poses a serious risk or threat to the public and other law enforcement personnel.
3. A detailed description of the offender’s vehicle, vehicle tag, or partial tag must be available for broadcast to the public.
4. The investigating law enforcement agency of jurisdiction must recommend activation of the Blue Alert to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Question 209

Endangered Missing Person Alert

Answer 209

Texas AMBER Alert legislation was updated to include alerts for missing persons (of any age) with an intellectual disability (Autism, Developmental Disorders etc.) In order to avoid public confusion with AMBER Alerts for abducted children, the name “Endangered Missing Persons Alert” was selected. The below represents Endangered Missing Persons Alert criteria for the state’s network:

1. Has the missing person been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability and/or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including Asperger’s Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s Disorder or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified)? If the missing person has been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability, law enforcement shall require a written diagnosis from a physician or psychologist licensed to practice within Texas, or certified by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and/or Texas Department of State Health Services.
2. Is it confirmed that an investigation has taken place, verifying that a reasonable explanation for the missing person’s disappearance has been ruled out and that the disappearance poses a credible threat to the health and safety of the missing person?
3. Is the Endangered Missing Persons Alert request being made within 72 hours of the missing person’s disappearance?
4. Is there sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person? (Highway signs will be activated only if accurate vehicle information is available AND it is confirmed that the missing person was in the vehicle at the time of the disappearance).

Question 210

Camo Alert

Answer 210

Designed to notify the public of a missing current or former member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces. The below represents Camo alert criteria for the state’s network:

1. Verification from the Texas Department of Public Safety that the missing military member is registered for the camo alert program.
2. Confirmation the individual reported missing is a current or former member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces and that the individual’s location is unknown.
3. Confirmation the missing person suffers from a mental illness, including post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury.
4. Confirmation the disappearance poses a credible threat to the military member’s health and safety or the health and safety of another.

Note: A physician’s or psychologist’s letterhead, indicating the impaired mental condition, date of diagnosis, patient’s name, with physician’s signature is recommended to satisfy the documentation requirement.

Question 211

CLEAR Alert

Answer 211

Designed to close the gap between missing children and senior citizens. The CLEAR alert assists law enforcement in locating and rescuing missing, kidnapped or abducted adults or adults who are in immediate danger of injury or death, as well as aid in locating any potential suspects. The below represents CLEAR Alert criteria for the state’s network:

1. Is the individual 18 to 64 years of age, whose whereabouts are unknown?
2. Has a preliminary investigation verified the adult is in imminent danger of bodily injury or death or is the disappearance involuntary such as an abduction or kidnapping?
3. Is the clear alert request within 72 hours of the individual’s disappearance?
4. Is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public to help locate the individual, a suspect, or the vehicle used in the incident?

Question 212

If there is no insurance for the vehicle but the driver is insured do you tow the vehicle.

Answer 212

Officers will first check for Evidence of Financial Responsibility on the vehicle, if the driver is unable to provide such proof, the officer will accept Proof of Financial Responsibility on the driver.

Question 213

Stolen recovered vehicle. How long to wait for owner before towing the vehicle.

Answer 213

If the owner is contacted, the officer allows the owner a minimum of one (1) hour to claim his vehicle at the scene.

Question 214

Currency will be impounded in a “Currency Evidence Bag” with denominations, extensions, total amount and officer’s signature noted. The bag will remain sealed from time of impound to final disposition. Property room personnel __________ verify count.

Answer 214

will NOT

Question 215

Property measuring over ________ feet in length/height or weighing over __________pounds is taken to the Vehicle Storage Unit.

Answer 215

eight (8)

two hundred (200)

Question 216

If an ADA asks you do bring evidence to court do you need SGT approval to get it out of the property room.

Answer 216

Officers/UEDIs, Crime Scene Unit Investigators and police service agents authorized by their unit supervisor may temporarily withdraw property from the Property Room, for the purposes of presentation in court or for further investigation.

Question 217

The types of fire alarm calls covered by this procedure include the following:

1. _____ alarms: Fires where there are no immediate threats of bodily injury consists of, but are not limited to, the
   following:
   a. Automobile fires;
   b. Grass fires; or
   c. Trash container fires.
2. ________ alarms: Fires which pose a threat of bodily injury or property loss consist of, but are not limited to, the
   following:
   a. Residential fires;
   b. Other structure fires; or
   c. Second and third alarm fires requiring additional fire units.

Answer 217

Still

Regular

Question 218

Who writes the report for a fire.

Answer 218

Officers encountering fires where arson is suspected request an Arson Unit investigator to respond to the location.
1. If the Arson Unit investigator determines the fire is the result of suspected or known arson, the Arson Unit
investigator may prepare an offense report.
2. If the cause of the fire appears to be accidental, the SAPD officer prepares an incident report and routes a copy
to the Arson Unit.

Question 219

Officers shall immediately contact a CRT member or follow-up unit member if they receive a score of ____ on the Family Violence Threat Assessment” checklist (SAPD form 2089-TA) or Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) scoring of ___or more or any DA-LE where the officer has checked the “further review” box.

Answer 219

22
7

Question 220

Any supervisory officer relieving a sworn member of a firearm for a conviction of a crime of family/dating violence shall document, through an _____________, any actions taken and route the incident to the Training Academy’s Firearms Proficiency Control Officer (FPCO) as well as through their chain of command.

Answer 220

information log in Blue Team

Question 221

How long are Temporary orders (Protective order)

Answer 221

1. A temporary order is valid for the period specified in the order, but does not exceed twenty (20) days.
2. On the request of an applicant or on the court’s own motion, a temporary order may be extended for additional twenty (20) day periods.

Question 222

Magistrate’s Orders For Emergency Protection Duration

Answer 222

1. A magistrate’s order for emergency protection is valid on issuance and remains in effect until the sixty-first (61st) day but not less than 31 days after the date of issuance. An order can last up to 91 days, if so ordered by the Magistrate when a deadly weapon was used or exhibited during the commission of the assault.
2. When additional protection is necessary, a protective order may be requested prior to the expiration of the magistrate’s order for emergency protection.
3. Time periods will usually be specified in the magistrate’s order for emergency protection.

Question 223

Protective Orders Duration

Answer 223

1. A protective order, unless otherwise specified within the order, is valid for two (2) years from the date the original order was granted by the court.
2. A protective order is not modified to extend its validity beyond the two (2) year period.
3. A protective order can last for a lifetime if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is the victim of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking and ordered by the Court.
4. A protective order might also be extended if the offender was incarcerated at any time during the life of the protective order.

Question 224

Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond Duration

Answer 224

1. A court order or a condition of bond is valid until the case is adjudicated or the court order or condition of bond is rescinded.

Question 225

As a backup when the computer system is not functioning, a copy of protective orders, temporary orders, and magistrate’s orders for emergency protection are kept on file in the ______________

Answer 225

Communications Unit

Question 226

During the hours from ____________ on school days, juveniles who have been detained for curfew or other Class C misdemeanor offenses, and for whom field releases are used, are returned to the school they are attending.

Answer 226

0900 to 1430

Question 227

The release of a juvenile, at the officer’s discretion, to the custody of a parent, custodian, guardian, adult relative, or other responsible adult is documented in a _________

Answer 227

written report.

Question 228

An officer, while conducting a frisk for weapons, who feels an item immediately recognized to be contraband or evidence, may seize that item. For the Plain Feel Doctrine to apply, officers are not allowed to ____________ the item for identification as contraband or evidence.

Answer 228

manipulate

Question 229

When a juvenile is taken into custody for the offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), the arresting officer shall promptly give notice of his action and a statement of the reason for taking the juvenile into custody, to:

1. The juvenile’s parent, guardian, or custodian; and 2. The Youth Processing Office.

B. Notification of an arrest of a juvenile may be made through the Communications Unit or by the officer himself. The notification process should be conducted within __________ hour of the arrest and will be documented in the officer’s report.

Answer 229

one (1)

Question 230

The cost for producing the DME will be determined by the ____________

Answer 230

Records Unit

Question 231

Upon logging into the in-car video system, an officer will note the number of hours of storage remaining on the hard drive. This is indicated on the middle right side of the login screen titled “Storage left for video: XX.XX Hours”. If the system indicates that the remaining hours for video is __________or less (which will require a manual procedure for uploading video files), the officer shall notify their supervisor.

Answer 231

15 hours

Question 232

The appropriate field supervisor is notified and assigned to attempt to locate the officer who failed to respond to the call from the dispatcher. The __________ submits a written report under the original case number with a copy routed to the Unit Commander;

Answer 232

field supervisor

Question 233

Members authorized to operate a city vehicle outside of Bexar County should present the Accounting and Personnel Office with an approved SAPD Form #106, Travel Request, at least__________ calendar days prior to departure.

Answer 233

fourteen (14)

Question 234

If an officer attends a court (including a teleconference or video conference when applicable), a hearing, or a pre-trial conference at a location other than the Bexar County Courthouse, the Bexar County Justice Center, the City’s Municipal Court, the officer shall attach the notice to appear to the overtime card. The notice to appear will contain:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer 234

a. The name of the court or hearing attended;

b. The dates and times the officer appeared;

c. The reason for the officers attendance in the court or hearing; and

d. The name and phone number of a contact person from the court or hearing who can verify the officer’s attendance.

Question 235

Members do not testify in a civil proceeding unless they are properly subpoenaed by either the plaintiff or the defendant in the case. Immediately upon receiving a civil subpoena, members shall notify their _________ and contact the _________to see if an attorney needs to review the civil case.

Answer 235

chain of command

Legal Advisor’s Office

Question 236

A supervisor reviews the _____________ prior to authorizing leave for members to ensure the member has no ________ during the period of the requested leave.

Answer 236

subpoena log

subpoenas

Question 237

Do members get stand by for a criminal Subpoena issued by the Defense.

Answer 237

Members receiving criminal subpoenas for district or county courts are automatically placed on stand-by unless the subpoena or notice is stamped or states “No Stand-by” or the criminal subpoena is issued for the defense. If a member receives a reset notice, this only advises the member the case is being reset. A reset notice is not a subpoena and does not require the member to be on stand-by.

Question 238

Officers responsible for a chargeable court absence will receive a written counseling and shall forfeit _______ of accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave for the first violation, receive a written reprimand and shall forfeit __________ for the second violation, and _________ with other disciplinary action for any subsequent infraction in any six (6) month period beginning from January 1 to June 30 and from July 1 to December 31 of each year. Officers charged with missing two or more court settings on the same day are penalized a maximum of eight (8) hours of vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave.

Answer 238

four (4) hours
eight (8) hours
eight (8) hours

Question 239

Officers responsible for a chargeable court tardiness will receive a written counseling and shall forfeit _________ of accrued vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave for the first tardiness, receive a written reprimand and shall forfeit _________ for the second tardiness, and __________ with other disciplinary action for any subsequent tardiness in any six (6) month period beginning from January 1 to June 30 and from July 1 to December 31 of each year.

Answer 239

two (2) hours
four (4) hours
eight (8) hours

Question 240

Members scheduled to be on-duty during the time of the out-of-county court date are placed on _________

Answer 240

administrative leave.

Question 241

Members serving on jury duty are listed on ____________ on the unit pay sheet for the date(s) of their jury duty, excluding relief days. Members on administrative leave are not required to report for regular duty either before the start of their jury duty or after being released from jury duty for the day.

Answer 241

“Administrative Leave” (AD)

Question 242

During the period of ______________, with the approval of the Division Commander, officers may wear the authorized uniform shorts.

Answer 242

April 1st through September 30th

Question 243

Beards shorter than ___________in length; also referred to as a “five o’clock shadow.”

Answer 243

one-quarter inch (¼”)

Question 244

Fall growth period for beards

Answer 244

November 18th through December 15th of each year

Question 245

Spring growth period for beards

Answer 245

Spring growth period – March 1st through April 15th of each year.

Question 246

It is important to note that the grooming standards will be strictly enforced, and beards/goatees will NOT be allowed to be less than ___” in length AND not more than ___” inch in length. An officer will NOT be permitted to have what is known as a “five o’clock shadow.”

Answer 246

¼
½

Question 247

Fingernail length for female employees will be no longer than ____inch beyond the fingertip. If nail polish is worn it must be a conservative shade that presents a professional appearance.

Answer 247

1/4

Question 248

The following information may be released regarding a police incident: 9 things that can be released to media

Answer 248

a. Location of the offense/incident;

b. Premises involved;

c. Time of occurrence;

d. A brief summary of the offense/incident;

e. Identification and description of a complainant (note exceptions in Section .06);

f. General description of a suspect (note exceptions in Section .06);

g. General description and/or license number of a suspect’s vehicle may be released if it does not compromise the investigation;

h. General description of the property involved. Avoid descriptions which detail the evidence and which hinder the investigation; and/or

i. Identification of investigating officers, without compromising an undercover operation.

Question 249

The __________ shall determine which unit or Department member shall investigate allegations of criminal misconduct made against a member of the Department.

Answer 249

Chief of Police

Question 250

All line complaints shall be investigated by the officer’s chain of command within _________calendar days from the date of the written complaint.

Answer 250

twenty-one (21)

Question 251

Line complaint
If the member does not agree with the contemplated disciplinary action within ________calendar days, the case will be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit for investigation.

Answer 251

five (5)

Question 252

Formal complaints include, but are not limited to, the following:
1-7

Answer 252

1. Activities that deal with significant behavioral infractions;
2. Any conduct that if proven would constitute a crime;
3. Any conduct that exhibits the potential to require stringent disciplinary action in the form of a suspension that exceeds five (5) calendar days;
4. Any allegation of harassment/discrimination;
5. Any allegation of racial profiling;
6. Any allegation of unnecessary or excessive force; or
7. Any other incident that may require formal disciplinary proceedings in order to be properly resolved.

Question 253

In no event can the expedited disciplinary track be requested within _______calendar days of the expiration of the complaint’s one-hundred and eighty (180) calendar day timeline in Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code.

Answer 253

sixty (60) general manual
30 contract

Question 254

All formal preliminary investigations shall be entered into Blue Team and forwarded through the officer’s chain of command to Internal Affairs for review and disposition as soon as possible but no later than __days after complaint is received.

Answer 254

15

Question 255

Complaints of alleged misconduct by sworn members that are initiated from within the Department shall list the ____________ as the complainant.

Answer 255

“Administration”

Question 256

Within __________ hours, submit all reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, inappropriate behavior, and/or sexual harassment which has generated a complaint or has been observed, to the Internal Affairs Unit according to General Manual Procedure 918.

Answer 256

twenty-four (24)

Question 257

The Department uses polygraph examination results as follows:

Answer 257

1. The Complaint and Administrative Review Board and Chief of Police review the complainant’s polygraph examination results; and
2. Only the Chief of Police reviews the sworn member’s polygraph examination results.

Question 258

CCARB
Citizen members must be present to hear the following types of cases:

Answer 258

(1) Cases involving the use of force, bodily injury, and unlawful search and seizure; and

(2) Any case in which the officer who is the subject of a complaint or a complainant requests citizen member participation, if it is reasonably possible based on the workload and availability of the citizen members.

Question 259

The first vote is directed towards determining a finding in the case. This finding is determined to be one of the following:

Answer 259

1. “Unfounded” means the allegations reported did not occur.
2. “Inconclusive” means the allegations could not be proved or disproved.
3. “Sustained” means the allegations reported are found to have occurred.
4. “Justified” means the conduct complained of did occur, but was necessary and appropriate to accomplish a valid law enforcement objective.

Question 260

All members shall report to their immediate supervisor and to the Administrative Services, on any change of address and/or telephone number within ________ days. Members shall have a working telephone available to them. Members may rely on a mobile phone as a means of being contacted for departmental, standby and/or call-back purposes.

Answer 260

two working