Operations Flashcards
(169 cards)
Define leadership
The process of influencing human behaviour To achieve organizational goals that serve the public while developing individuals teams and the organization for future service
Examples of High-light-able calls
Homicides
Robberies
Serious MVC
Serious assaults
Sexual assaults
Complaints
Criminal flights
Who’s is responsible for hand over of tasks for on going file?
Trick question bitches!
Constable- to get it to the WC
AND
WC to get it to the next shift for continuing with tasks
What is the primary function of a parade?
To determine the resources available and provide instruction about deployment
What can be accomplished during parades?
Info sharing
Districts/call signs
Follow ups tasks
WIB sharing
DIB sharing
Debrief of previous calls
If you have guests on parade what is proper protocol?
Asking if they have anything to share and giving them the floor while being cognizant of calls and time.
Name at least five tasks for preparing for parade
Confirm that CARM is correct and you have the proper number of one man and two man cars for shift requirements
Inform watch commander of any man power issues
Check emails and voicemails
Check call status
Liaison with OSM and watch commander for tasks such as prisoner transports, guard duty, relief etc.
Information such as WIB
Meet with gas and escort them into the parade room, offering instructions
Obtain and distribute squad mail, or allocate to a squad member
Name at least five tasks to consider when conducting parade
Announce guests
Ask guests if they have info to share
Assigned districts, and remind squad who is the highest rank on Parade to address when sounding off
Allocate special assignments, tasks, relief etc.
If a ride along is present, assigned someone and that all paperwork is complete
Debrief any significant events your squad was involved in firsthand
Consider using secondhand “what if”
Events as a learning opportunity
Use parade as an opportunity to build professionalism camaraderie and Morel
Is minimum staffing requirements consistent citywide?
No, minimum staffing requirements differ based on division, unit and shift
What do you do if you don’t meet minimal staffing?
Speak to the watch commander immediately, they have the ability to approve overtime and may consider sister squads in that decision
What is the difference between afirm and swear?
What a member swears they hold a Bible in their right hand or simply have them raise their right hand, when you affirm the member does not hold Bible or raise their hand.
There’s also different wording
Who can sign out a prisoner?
The watch commander unless they are busy and a substantive Sgt, Det or T/A may assist.
What do you ask a prisoner when you were signing them out?
Ensure that they have been searched by the transporting member and handcuffed.
That they understand what their charges/warrants are for.
It’s in relatively good health and consider if they need any medication, have any illnesses or injuries.
What does CARM stand for?
Computer aided resource management
Who has LMS and what’s the purpose of that program?
To mange our courses
TA Sgt’s do not have the ability to approve course request in LMS when is substantive Sgt is away course approval falls to the assigned watch commander
How would one approve reports?
You can either use EPROS or IREPORTER
When approving reports cover off some elements to look for..
Ensure all entities are linked
review narrative and ensure it makes sense
Ensure all documents that need to be sworn have been and that statements are signed
Ensure all attachments are listed and submitted
Any reports that is a highlight needs to be completed before the end of shift
Ensure all elements of the investigation are covered off, FVIR, ODARA and stolen property report et al
Name the primary objective for a Patrol Sgt
To supervise and provide guidance
You are a resource manager, decision-maker and on street monitor for the division.
What should A patrol sergeant avoid
Taking primary responsibility on any investigation. To supervise not investigate
Name some Sergeant duties
Meet regularly with PTOs and trainees
Act as a mentor and Coach, particularly to those under your command.
Take the lead responsibility and ensuring consistency and maintenance of standards Relating to dress, department and required knowledge.
Maintain squad sergeant vehicle equipment inventory and take action to correct deficiencies or replacement equipment.
When you take over as OSM, what do you need to do first?
Advise calms that you were taking over OSM responsibilities.
Your cell phone is on
Well you were engaged as an OSM what do you need to do at all times?
Monitor your radio and try to be on the streets and available to respond to any incidents that requires you.
When you were relieved by another OSM, what should you do?
Acknowledge that you were aware and ensure you touch base with a new OSM and provide any pertinent information.
You attend a sudden death call, what is your responsibility?
Deem I’m suspicious or not, approve ME call out and carry OHS kit in case of exposure.