PG 202-23 RADIO MOTOR PATROL RECORDER

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a. Inform Radio Motor Patrol Operator of any

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deficiencies found and record findings in ACTIVITY LOG (PD112-145).

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RADIO MOTOR PATROL RECORDER

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1. Assist Radio Motor Patrol Operator in inspection of seatbelts.

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NOTE: Report seatbelt deficiencies to the

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Patrol Supervisor.

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2. Ride in the front seat of radio motor patrol car, except

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when transporting prisoner, emotionally disturbed person, etc., in a radio motor patrol car not equipped with a fiberglass partition.

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a. Wear three-point

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seatbelts, when provided.

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b. Wear two-point safety belts (lap belts) if

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three-point safety belts are not provided.

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the wearing of safety belts is required for all individuals operating or riding in a Department vehicle (marked or unmarked) or a private vehicle authorized for Department use. Safety belts may be removed ONLY when a member of the service is involved in what appears to be

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a dangerous tactical situation and the wearing of the safety belt may impair the member’s ability to take police action.

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3. Notify radio dispatcher of the presence of

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a prisoner, emotionally disturbed person, etc., the time entering the RMP, their gender and the beginning mileage.

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[IO 63(09)] 5. Record in ACTIVITY LOG (PD112-145),

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radio messages directed to car, including time, location of call and type of case, in addition to all other required entries as per Patrol Guide 212-08, “Activity Logs.”

a. Enter disposition of each call and time of completion.

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6. Make hourly ring direct to desk officer between

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0200 and 0700 hours.

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7. Transmit disposition or interim disposition to radio dispatcher immediately upon completion of

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assignment and before leaving the scene of assignment.

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a. Transmit interim disposition to radio dispatcher if required to

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proceed to another location in connection with current assignment.

b. Notify desk officer of disposition of assignments originating from command or other important assignments of an unusual nature.

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8. Notify the radio dispatcher if undue delay is encountered in response to a

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radio message.

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9. Obtain a portable radio, if available, from the

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desk officer.

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10. Cover school crossing or other fixed post, as

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required.

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11. Prepare all necessary reports and records connected with

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police action taken jointly with operator, while assigned as recorder.

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12. Signal command and comply with instructions of desk officer, if tour of duty.

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radio station becomes inoperative.

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13. Obtain permission from radio dispatcher to place R.M.P. auto

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out of service for minor repairs.

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14. Notify radio dispatcher of all assignments including pickup assignments, not

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emanating from Communications Section.

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14. Notify radio dispatcher of all assignments including pickup assignments, not

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emanating from Communications Section.

a. Give location and nature of assignment.

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15. Carry duplicate set of keys for vehicle to

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which assigned during the entire tour of duty.