Policies

Question 1

What section of the PACC tells LE agencies what their duties are relating to missing children?

Answer 1

Section 2908

Question 2

What defines a missing child?

Answer 2

Younger that 18 and whereabouts are unknown

Question 3

What age does the Federal Missing Children’s Act establish as not having survival skills separate from parental control?

Answer 3

13

Question 4

What is the mandatory waiting period for reporting children/adults missing?

Answer 4

There is no waiting period

Question 5

Who should be notified of every reported incident which “unusual circumstances” exist

Answer 5

A supervisor and detective

Question 6

Who will make decisions on using local media to help locate missing children?

Answer 6

Chief, Designee, and missing child’s family

Question 7

Where should the supervisor be briefed when discussing circumstances about a missing child?

Answer 7

Away from family, friends, or any other individuals who may be present.

Question 8

What are the supervisor’s responsibilities relating to missing children?

Answer 8

• obtain briefing from R/O
• determine scope of case
• develop response
• additional personnel and resources
• consider amber alert

Question 9

What is the criteria for an Amber Alert activation?

Answer 9

abducted child under 18 and child is believed to be in imminent danger

Question 10

Who needs to be notified in the event of an Amber Alert?

Answer 10

Chief and Detective Division Commander

Question 11

Who will be contacted in the event a mentally ill person needs to be interviewed or interrogated?

Answer 11

Contact the on-duty ADA

Question 12

What is the time period a person needs to demonstrate involuntary commitment behaviors?

Answer 12

30 days

Question 13

How often will sworn members receive refresher training on Mental Illness?

Answer 13

At least every year

Question 14

Within how many days does each sworn member need to receive update training on mental illness if there are changes in statutes or policy?

Answer 14

90

Question 15

What is a status offender?

Answer 15

A juvenile who is in custody for an incident which would not be a crime if committed by an adult.

Question 16

When can a juvenile be taken into custody?

Answer 16

• court order
• order signed by juvenile court judge
• laws of arrest
• imminent danger of surroundings
• runaway

Question 17

Who should be contacted if an in custody juveniles parent cannot be located?

Answer 17

Montco Office of Children and Youth

Question 18

What type of custody will status offenders be held in at the police station until they are released to a parent?

Answer 18

non-secured custody (report or interview room)

Question 19

Who’s responsibility is it to ensure juveniles are not held in custody for more that 6 hours?

Answer 19

on-duty supervisor

Question 20

If a juvenile is held for more that 6 hours, who must be called and what information needs to be provided?

Answer 20

DPW Childline
- supervisor’s name
- phone number
- name and location of dept

Question 21

Who should be contacted if an investigation reveals a juvenile has been harmed?

Answer 21

Detective Division Supervisor

Question 22

Who’s responsibility is it to notify a parent when a juvenile is taken into custody?

Answer 22

arresting ofc or designee

Question 23

What is the only minor traffic violation when a juveniles parents need to be notified?

Answer 23

Section 1543

Question 24

During an active shooter event, who’s responsibility is it to notify additional resources including mutual aid?

Answer 24

Incident Commander

Question 25

What is directed fire?

Answer 25

Controlled fire on a threat used to protect officers moving into a position of advantage over the suspect.

Question 26

Mutual aid can be requested by who?

Answer 26

ranking on-duty supervisor or designee

Question 27

Who will prepare an After Action Report following an active shooter?

Answer 27

Incident Commander

Question 28

Will anonymous complaints be investigated?

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

Who coordinates professional standards investigations?

Answer 29

1st Deputy Chief except when the complaint is directed at or involves the Chief

Question 30

Which amendment pertains to due process?

Answer 30

14th

Question 31

What constitutes a serious complaint?

Answer 31

1) allegations of gross misconduct 2) violations of law and/or brutality

Question 32

Who conducts an investigation of serious complaints?

Answer 32

1st Deputy Chief who may ask another member of Dept, or another agency

Question 33

What constitutes a less serious complaint?

Answer 33

1) no response to calls 2) failure to take proper action 3) poor demeanor 4) failure to follow procedure

Question 34

Who handles investigations of less serious complaints?

Answer 34

Platoon/Division commander or designee.

Question 35

Where will supervisors forward investigative memorandums to upon completion?

Answer 35

the office of the Chief

Question 36

If a complaint is urgent or serious in nature, the on-duty supervisor will contact who?

Answer 36

Chief, 1st DC, and members Division Commander

Question 37

Who will decide the appropriate corrective action after the completion of a complaint investigation?

Answer 37

Chief

Question 38

What is the exception to bringing a weapon into the holding area?

Answer 38

1) life threatening situation 2) resolution of an emergency situation

Question 39

Reports documenting damage or contraband will be forwarded to who?

Answer 39

Administrative Division Commander

Question 40

How often will detainees be visually inspected while in detention?

Answer 40

every 30 min by ROC

Question 41

Is a plain view seizure a search?

Answer 41

No

Question 42

Does APD authorize inventory searches?

Answer 42

No

Question 43

Define Positional Asphyxia?

Answer 43

When someone's position prevents them from breathing.

Question 44

In the event of a conflict between use of force between the general order and statutes, which shall control?

Answer 44

The more restrictive

Question 45

Title 18, Chapter 5, police officers are governed by Section 505 ______, Section 506 ______, Section 507 ______, Section 508 ______.

Answer 45

505- U of F for self 506 - U of F for others 507 - U of F for property 508 - U of F in LE

Question 46

What are the first steps to be taken by the on-duty supervisor during an OIS?

Answer 46

Identify and apprehend any persons presenting an immediate physical threat to ofc or civilians and provide medical for all injured.

Question 47

After the scene is safe during an OIS, what should the on-duty supervisor do?

Answer 47

Preserve crime scene

Question 48

What have recent studies shown about investigative and administrative steps taken in the early stages of an OIS?

Answer 48

They greatly impact the recovery of the discharging officer.

Question 49

The first on scene supervisor shall obtain a public safety briefing. What does this include?

Answer 49

1) type of force used 2) # of rounds and directions (ofc and sus) 3) location of injured 4) description of suspects at large and direction 5) description and location of witnesses victims 6) description and location of evidence 7) any other info to ensure ofc and public safety

Question 50

Who must be notified in an OIS?

Answer 50

Patrol commander, detective division commander, chief, and county detectives

Question 51

What does the case law of Garrity v. New Jersey tell us?

Answer 51

Statements from a public employee made under the threat of discipline or termination cannot be used against them in criminal proceedings.

Question 52

Who is required to answer all questions during a public safety statement?

Answer 52

witnessing officer

Question 53

Where will use of force reports be documented?

Answer 53

Depts Professional Standards Software

Question 54

Who does the supervisor forward completed use of force reports to?

Answer 54

Patrol Commander

Question 55

What are the supervisor's responsibilities when responding to a use of force?

Answer 55

1) document statements 2) identify witnesses 3) protect scene 4) interview healthcare provider concerning injuries 5) serious injury of death write report 6) ensure u of f report completed by ofc

Question 56

What is designed to assist in the identification and resolution of concerns or problems, which may adversely affect an employee's personal or professional well being?

Answer 56

Employee assistance program

Question 57

Where can a supervisor obtain EAP forms?

Answer 57

HR

Question 58

Referrals to EAP may be voluntary with the member seeking assistance or _____?

Answer 58

Dept mandated

Question 59

All supervisory personnel will receive training on what program services?

Answer 59

1) supervisor's role and responsibility 2) Id of employee behaviors 3) issues that could impact employee performance

Question 60

What is not protected speech under the first amendment for officers?

Answer 60

speech on or off duty, made pursuant to their official duties- that is, that owes its existence to the employees professional duties and responsibilities.

Question 61

What is the most dangerous type of emergency driving?

Answer 61

Silent deployment mode

Question 62

In case of accident or damage to any police vehicle, the driver shall_______.

Answer 62

request a supervisor

Question 63

Accident investigation forms should be forwarded to who?

Answer 63

The office of the Chief by the Division commander

Question 64

What section of Title 75 says that this section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons?

Answer 64

Section 3105

Question 65

What are the duties of a supervisor during a vehicle pursuit?

Answer 65

1) monitor incoming info 2) coordinate and direct activities 3) have discretion to terminate pursuit

Question 66

What will a supervisor take into consideration when deciding weather to allow a pursuit to continue?

Answer 66

1) road conditions 2) traffic 3) performance of vehicles 4) seriousness of offense 5) presence of other persons in police vehicles

Question 67

When will a supervisor terminate a pursuit?

Answer 67

When the danger posed by the pursuit outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect or the suspect is identified and immediate apprehension is not necessary.

Question 68

Who will be notified immediately upon an accu-weather report update or change?

Answer 68

Public Works Dept

Question 69

Who's responsibility is it to make proper notifications during a winter storm procedure?

Answer 69

Patrol supervisor

Question 70

Who will be notified if a stranger to stranger abduction is suspected?

Answer 70

FBI