PG 202-13 LIEUTENANT - PLATOON COMMANDER

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NOTE: At the discretion of the precinct commanding officer, lieutenant platoon commanders may perform field duties as specified

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in step 26 below,
provided that two (2) or more sergeants are assigned to duty with that platoon, one of whom has been designated as patrol supervisor.

Question 1

LIEUTENANT - PLATOON COMMANDER

. Be responsible for all

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1. command operations during the tour performed.
2. Sign Command Log at beginning and end of tour.
3. Perform duty in uniform.
4. Review actions of patrol supervisors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.
5. Participate as a member of the precinct management team.

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6. Advise and confer with commanding/executive officers, operations coordinator, special operations lieutenant, integrity control officer, squad commander and BRAM commander, if appropriate,

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on matters of importance, unusual arrests or occurrences, personnel and integrity concerns, and other conditions requiring their attention.

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7. Confer with integrity control officer regarding personnel,

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civilian complaints, sick records, overtime concerns and integrity issues.

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8. Confer frequently with the special operations lieutenant

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regarding command crimes and conditions.

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9. Confer with lieutenant platoon commander or patrol supervisor from

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previous tour, at start of tour.

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10. Access the Department’s intranet webpage to ascertain active Paid Detail locations and times of assignment within the precinct, at start of tour. And than do the following.

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a. Make a Command Log entry indicating results of inquiry into active Paid Detail locations, including time of assignments.
b. Print reference copy of Paid Detail assignments scheduled during tour and attach to roll call.

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NOTE: If the lieutenant platoon commander is unavailable, any other

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lieutenant or above performing duty within the command will perform the above step.

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11. Confer with lieutenant platoon commanders of adjacent precincts, police service areas and transit districts to coordinate

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crime strategies.

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12. Ensure radio transmissions affecting the command are monitored

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monitored at all time

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13. Cause necessary changes or adjustments in roll call at beginning of tour such as.

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a. Schedule meals for supervisors assigned to platoon so that a supervisor is on duty at all times.
b. Grant tour changes and excusals for members of platoon when appropriate.

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14. Supervise roll call. Such as

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a. Personally inspect the outgoing platoon to ensure the personal appearance of members meets Department standards.
b. Instruct and question members relative to command conditions.
c. Ensure members are familiar with integrity concerns.
d. Ensure members are aware of active Paid Detail locations and times of assignments at these locations within the precinct.

Question 12

15. Ensure all personnel of the platoon are properly supervised and performing duty in a satisfactory manner. In addition you will

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a. Evaluate effectiveness of assignments.
b. [IO 50(11)] Review and sign the POLICE OFFICER’S MONTHLY CONDITIONS IMPACT MEASUREMENT REPORT (PD439-1424) for subordinates and confer with detail sergeants as necessary.
(1) Deliver REPORTS to operations coordinator within seven days following month for which submitted.
c. Conduct interviews personally with personnel assigned to the platoon performing in an unsatisfactory manner.
d. Conduct all return from sick interviews for members of the platoon.
e. Review disciplinary records (CCRB, CPI) of all members assigned to platoon.
f. Assume responsibility for Early Intervention Monitoring for members of platoon.

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16. Prepare annual evaluations for

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subordinate platoon supervisors.

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17. Inspect the command facility each tour and record results in

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the Command Log.

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18. Be responsible for proper entries of complaint information in the

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On Line Complaint System for the tour.

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19. Evaluate training needs and confer with training sergeant as required. Recommend members of the platoon receive

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specific training required for complete tour operations, i.e., fingerprint training, scooter qualification, etc.

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20. Designate a supervisor to conduct

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“platoon briefing.”

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NOTE: The “platoon briefing” should include information compiled by the.

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training sergeant, i.e., Police Commissioner messages, bulletins, and addresses by commanding officers, executive officers, integrity control officers, etc.

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The “platoon briefing” will include incident critiques by

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lieutenant platoon commanders and patrol supervisors, and regular updates regarding crime patterns, crime trends, wanted persons and discussions of precinct conditions and tactics for addressing these conditions.

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21. Investigate communications and perform assigned self-inspections, as directed by .

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commanding officer

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a. Ensure sergeants properly and accurately complete

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.

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22. Inspect and sign ACTIVITY LOG (PDl12-l45) of

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patrol supervisors daily.

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23. Maintain ACTIVITY LOG and make entries listing

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times, names, locations, and assignments of members visited.

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24. FIRST PLATOON - Review reports and forms prepared for the previous

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twenty-four (24) hours.

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25. SECOND PLATOON - Be responsible for

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maintenance and weekly inspection of Department vehicles.

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26. Perform the following duties when assigned as a lieutenant platoon commander in a command other than a Patrol Services Bureau precinct:

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a. Perform duty in civilian clothes when directing plainclothes units or making discreet observations with the integrity control officer, when directed by commanding officer or other competent authority.
b. Divide one’s time and movement during tour between the field and command facility, as needs dictate.
c. Sign Command Log and notify Communications Section when leaving to and returning from patrol.
d. Ensure radio transmissions affecting the command are monitored at all times.
e. Respond to radio runs unannounced to observe performance of sergeants and police officers.
f. Evaluate driving habits and abilities of members of the platoon and take corrective action as necessary.
g. Respond to and direct police activities at serious crimes and emergencies.
h. Ensure all arrests are processed expeditiously and under proper supervision.

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27. [IO 50(11)] Access the Quest for Excellence application and prepare QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT OF SQUAD SERGEANT (PD439-1425) by the

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tenth day of the month following the reporting period.