8.3 Observer Program

Question 1

All agency elements participating in Observer program shall obtain control number & prior observer or training history of applicant from ___.

Answer 1

Planning & Special Projects Office PSPO.

Question 2

Observer REQUIREMENTS:
A ___ day waiting period is required from date application is signed to permit screening of applicant (includes criminal history records check) & to allow commander of affected element to plan for applicant’s participation. __ day waiting period may be waived by affected commander or Sheriff.

Answer 2

10 day waiting period

Question 3

OBSERVER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may ride max of __ times during any 12-month period; however, 3 additional requests may be granted by element commander, w/ concurrence of PSPO,
if determined to be of potential benefit to agency. Any applicant requesting to ride more than 5 times during any 12-month period must have approval of ____.

Answer 3

2 times

Patrol Services Assistant Sheriff

Question 4

OBSERVER PROGRAM/PROCEDURES:
Request for control number from PSPO must be made as close as possible to date of initial application, & minimum of ___ working days prior to date of assignment.

Answer 4

5 working days

Question 5

OBSERVER PROGRAM/PROCEDURES:
Original of completed form will be Fwd’d to commander of affected element to be maintained for __ years. Applicant receives yellow copy. Pink copy Fwd’d through chain to PSPO for review & to ____ of individual.

Answer 5

4 years

confirm attendance

Question 6

Observer Program/ General:
Active participation by individuals in Observer Program is of _____ value to participants & beneficial to MDSO in providing better understanding of L.E. activities.

Answer 6

educational value

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Question 7

Responsibility for the Observer Program shall be vested in ____. Daily supervision, maintenance of control log, & operation of program shall rest w/ Planning & Special Projects Office (PSPO).

Answer 7

Patrol Services Assistant Sheriff

Question 8

Observer REQUIREMENTS:
10 day waiting period is required from date application is signed to permit screening of applicant (includes criminal history records check) & to allow commander of affected element to plan for applicant’s participation. 10 day waiting period may be waived by affected ___ or ____.

Answer 8

commander

Sheriff

Question 9

OBSERVER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may ride max of 2 times during any 12-month period; however, __ additional requests may be granted by ___, w/ concurrence of PSPO,
if determined to be of potential benefit to agency. Any applicant requesting to ride more than 5 times during any 12-month period must have approval of Patrol Services Assistant Sheriff.

Answer 9

3 additional requests

element commander w/

Question 10

Responsibility for the Observer Program shall be vested in Patrol Services Assistant Sheriff. Daily supervision, maintenance of control log, & operation of program shall rest w/ ___.

Answer 10

Planning & Special Projects Office (PSPO)

Question 11

Individuals will be approved for participation in the Observer Program if their background is deemed satisfactory, their objectives are compatible w/ those of agency, & they appear to be physically & mentally capable of responding reasonably in __ L.E. situations.

Answer 11

potentially dangerous

Question 12

Riding as observer often provides individuals w/ more knowledge & understanding concerning nature of L.E. work & ___. Participation in L.E. training or instruction in procedures, techniques, or practices used in L.E. provides more accurate view of L.E. work to civilians in community (i.e., members of news media, film industry, community-based organizations, etc.) & provides additional L.E. experience to other sworn L.E. personnel. Training presented through Observer Program is not formal in nature; no certification is granted.

Answer 12

community being served

Question 13

Control number shall be entered on ____ corner of Request for Permission to Ride as Observer W/ MDSO & Hold-Harmless Agreement (Annex A).

A. Bottom Left
B. Upper Right
C. Upper Left
D. Bottom Right

Answer 13

upper right

Question 14

Control number shall be entered on upper right corner of which form entered into by observer or trainee & agency?

A. Request for Permission to Ride as Observer W/ MDSO & Hold-Harmless Agreement (Annex A)

B. Request for Permission to Train W/ MDSO & Hold-Harmless Agreement (Annex B)

C. Authorization of Permission to Train W/ MDSO & Hold-Harmless Agreement (Annex C)

D. Both A & B

Answer 14

A. Request for Permission to Ride as Observer W/ MDSO & Hold-Harmless Agreement (Annex A)

Question 15

Completed hold-harmless agreements (Annexes A - C) will be numbered ___ using control numbers obtained from PSPO.

Answer 15

sequentially

Individual completes appropriate application (Annex A or B) in triplicate.

Other than marked vehicle rides coordinated w/ affected element commander