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During a foot pursuit a watch commander shall.. |
Establish cold line communication with scc and assume tactical control |
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Station units shall notify homicide bureau missing persons detail and initiate immediate missing persons broadcast when a missing adult... |
Is infected with a highly communicable disease |
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During a child missing critical phase 1 the WC shall ensure which broadcast is sent when a suspicious circumstance or at risk situation is involved? |
BOLO |
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Upon request by the media the watch commander should release the information involving |
273.5 victim |
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A suspect was arrested and jailed for 273.5, your arresting deputy asked the suspect if he had any narcotics on his person, the suspect replied no and nothing was found in the field. While the suspect is being booked to the station the jailer found a small bag of methamphetamine on his person what is the proper ad charge |
4573(a) PC |
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Deputy is conducting a 30 minutes security check, when it inmate throws a cup of urine and feces at him striking him in the face. What is the appropriate charge? |
243.9(a) PC |
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What is the appropriate arrest charge for a person who remains after a lawful dispersal order or unlawful assembly has been issued and they refuse to disperse? |
409 PC |
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A visitor at your unit is detained and checked for warrants. The visitor has a misdemeanor 243D PC warrant in the amount of $20,000. What is the watch commanders appropriate action? |
Place a WC hold, the warrant is for a violent misdemeanor |
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A sworn employees arrested for violating the terms of a TRO. The incident occurs within the department's jurisdiction and a supervisor responds. Who shall the employee immediately notify of the arrest? |
The WC who shall notify the UC |
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A deputy responds to a call of a father claiming the mother abducted their child. A custody order shows the father should currently have custody of the child. The deputy determined the mother was a victim of domestic violence by the Father and there is a risk of emotional harm to the child. The mother also has a right to custody of the child. As the watch commander you should advise the deputy to do what? |
Leave the child with the mother as it does not meet elements of 278.8(b) |
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A station trustee approaches a deputy in good faith and advises the deputy that another trustee had overdosed on heroin and needs immediate medical attention. During the subsequent investigation the trustee who notified the deputy of the overdose is found to be in possession of heroin. Which of the following actions is most appropriate regarding the trustee possession? |
Do not charge for possession |
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While working as the watch commander your captain authorizes a urine test of an employee who's on duty and suspected of being under the influence of a drug. What do you do as the watch commander? |
Notify the IAB Lieutenant |
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Person under a 72-hour hold at County medical center escapes detention and manages to steal a patrol vehicle. County services bureau is assigned to the medical center and initiates a pursuit. Who has overall command of the pursuit? |
County services watch commander |
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A suspect has been arrested for rape, he refused to provide a DNA sample during the booking. Where do you take the suspect to forcibly take the DNA sample? |
IRC (296.1 PC violation) |
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An inmate from a patrol station or trustee facility is transferred to IRC and released from custody. Later line staff finds property belonging to the inmate. How should the property be handled? |
The property should be entered into prelims and efforts made to contact the inmate. |
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Someone is arrested and being processed for booking and was found to be in position of euros. The watch commander shall ensure which of the following? |
Verify the currency is stored in the watch commanders safe |
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A person is booked at Lancaster Station and transferred to IRC. 2 days later his personal property was found at the station. Who shall ensure the properties returned? |
The station property lieutenant |
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A citizen recently released from custody comes to a patrol station and files a complaint, because his property was intentionally destroyed by a deputy while housed in a jail facility. The watch commander should submit what kind of complaint? |
Inmate grievance and forward to the appropriate facility. |
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When conducting administrative investigation involving a sworn personnel who has not been relieved of duty how much time is allowed from the date of discovery to complete the investigation? |
90 days |
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While conducting a use of force interview with a suspect who deputies used OC spray and a team takedown on, you see a bump over the suspect's left eye that was not reported. As the watch commander you should? |
Conductive videotape interview with the suspect and ensure the inmate is medically treated. Make immediate notification to the on-call IAB lieutenant. |
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While working as the watch commander in a custody facility of former inmate contacts you to report that he was punched and slapped by a deputy while he was in jail. He was released one month ago as the watch commander what should you do? |
Fill out an inmate grievance and forward it to the appropriate facility. |
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How many days does it inmate have to appeal a disposition of a grievance form, from the date he receives it in writing? |
15 days |
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When an emergency grievance is received in written form, as the watch commander you shall ensure what |
Ensure the bottom portion of the grievance form is completed by a sergeant. |
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When does an inmate exceed his grievance submission limit for the week? |
When the inmate has filled three complaints regarding three different custody personnel for the same issue |
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While working at a custody facility as the station watch Commander you were contacted by citizen who wants to file a complaint. She alleged she with mistreated by deputies from lomita patrol station. She called you because her son was incarcerated in your facility. On receiving the phone call what are you responsibilities? |
Complete the SCR, verbally notify lomita and forward the SCR |
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As the South watch Commander you receive a call from a citizen telling you your deputies driving into your facility with loud music playing over the patrol car PA while transporting an inmate. You should? |
Complete a WCSCR |
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You're a custody watch commander assigned to conduct an inquiry regarding an incident. When you identify the involved personnel and provide verbal explanation for the incident. Which of the following should be avoided? |
Provide the employee with a list of questions to be answered |
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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding third party referred inmate grievances? |
Third parties including inmates are permitted to file grievances regarding alleged sexual abuse on behalf of other inmates |
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While working is the watch commander at North a member of the public alleges deputies from the visiting stole his money during a vehicle search at the parking lot while he was parking his car. What should you do? |
Complete a WCSCR and notify the concerned unit commander |
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Which of the following is grounds for a watch commander to terminate a service review. |
Watch Commander has personal knowledge that complaint is false. Diminished capacity, intoxication. |
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As the watch commander you are assigned to investigate a SCR with limited information to identify who the employee is. You contact the complaintant and find out that he is now deceased. How should you handle this WCSCR? |
Complete the investigation and mark the disposition as unable to determine |
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A deputy working in a dorm tells the general population inmate to go to his bunk, after repeating the instructions three times, it was clear the inmate was ignoring the deputy. By policy the deputies required to notify whom? |
A supervisor at rank of supervising line deputy |
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If reportable force is used to place an inmate in a safety chair or if the inmate struggles against the chair restraints or complains of pain, medical personnel shall examine the inmate as soon as the inmate is placed in the safety chair and perform a check of the inmates vital signs every? |
Every hour while in the chair |
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A diplomatic official with immunity wishes to visit a newly booked inmate at IRC. The request should be acted upon no later than how many hours after the inmates arrival at the facility? |
3 hrs |
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A deputy takes a person into custody for 5250 WIC. He transports the mentally ill person to a designated hospital. Once they're at the hospital the mentally ill person is refused admittance by the attending doctor. When the deputy calls you, the watch commander you should? |
Advise the deputy to release the person from custody and return them to where they detained them |
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A deputy calls you as the watch commander and tells you about a juvenile who has been hospitalized due to child abuse. The parents are requesting the child be released to them. You should advise the deputy to do what? |
Take the child and temporary custody 300(a) WIC |
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A juvenile is being investigated for possible DUI. What is the maximum number of hours the juvenile can remain at the station for the purposes of administering and evaluation or chemical test? |
2 hrs |
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As a watch commander a professional staff employee advises you that an LET just slapped her. After making all required notifications, which of the following is your responsibility? |
Advise the professional staff that he or she may see confidential counseling from PSB |
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You are the watch commander and a female deputy approaches you and makes a complaint that she's being sexually harassed by the captain. You should notify the intake specialist unit, complete a POE form, and forward it to the intake specialist unit and? |
The department equity Commander and the equity oversight panel. |
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A workplace incident occurs when two employees pass each other in the hallway, one employee alleges that another employee intentionally bumped her after the two had a verbal disagreement in this incident. The supervisor shall: |
Prepare a memo to the unit commander and notify the omnibudsman's office |
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A sworn employee and his live in girlfriend are engaged in a verbal dispute outside their home. They're contacted by a local law enforcement agency. A non-criminal domestic violence report was taken. To whom is the employee required to notify the incident? |
There's no requirement to make a notification since no criminal incident occurred. (If the deputy knows the report shall be written he will need to report) |
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As the watch commander you receive a request from the media for a booking photo for a sex offender. Who has the discretion to approve the release of the photo? |
The sheriff or his designee. |
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Surveillance mode in connection with a vehicle pursuit is considered what? |
Surveillance mode is a separate tactical operation from the preceding ground pursuit. |
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A deputy from century station initiates a vehicle pursuit of an armed 187 suspect. What are the optimal tactical considerations for the watch commander? |
Allow the pursuit to continue, deploy surveillance mode as an operational tactic. |
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And on duty motor deputy becomes involved in a vehicle pursuit. A marked black and white patrol vehicle joins the pursuit. The field sergeant authorizes the motorcycle to continue as a secondary unit. As the watch commander you should? |
Allow the motor deputy to continue the pursuit. |
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Who may authorize more than three units to engage in a pursuit? |
The field sergeant or The watch Commander (note: PIT policy permits a 4th vehicle) |
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A deputy on patrol sees a male with an assault rifle enter a vehicle and drive away. The deputy initiates a pursuit, and requests five additional units based on the fact the suspect is armed with a high power rifle. As the watch commander you should? |
10-22 The pursuit, the weapon was not brandished in a threatening manner |
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If the watch commander is in the field and not immediately available during a vehicle pursuit, who shall assume operational responsibility for the pursuit? |
The watch sergeant or field sergeant |
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After receiving proper notification, how long is the registered owner of a vehicle impounded for 30 days have to request a stymann hearing? |
10 days |
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An East Los Angeles deputy arrests a non-resident driver for a minor traffic violation. The driver has no satisfactory ID, and the deputies unable to positively ID the driver. What vehicle code section gives the deputy authorization to take the person before magistrate? |
40305A CVC |
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As the watch commander, deputy arrests 19-year-old for DUI. What is the BAC needed for the individual to be detained for DUI? |
.01% |
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As the watch commander you are contacted by your sergeant, who tells you he's detaining two people in the lobby. One person wants a misdemeanor private person's arrest for petty theft. The sergeant does not believe a crime was committed. What would you advise the sergeant to do? |
Advise the person the arrest would be unlawful, and we will not take custody of the suspect. Also complete a detailed log entry, only. |
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Deputies conduct a traffic stop and see large amounts of narcotics and US currency believed to be over 25,000. What shall the lieutenant do? |
Place the uncounted currency in a sealed transparent narcotics bag and book it in the watch commander safe |
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A deputy activated his lights and sirens after he witnessed a motorist running a stop sign. The motorist pulled over in front of his house, yelled at the deputy, and then walked inside. After the arrival of backup deputies you enter the house and arrest the motorist. Was the entry and arrest legal and why? |
Arrest was legal, entry was legal, hot pursuit. |
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During a domestic violence investigation, deputies discovered a loaded shotgun in the trunk of a stopped vehicle, and the driver informed them there was also a handgun under the front seat, for which the driver had no permit. Behind the driver's seat the deputies found a briefcase. Inside the briefcase the small black purse that was subsequently searched. Did the deputies act properly in searching the purse and why? |
Yes, because the deputies searched incident to arrest. The deputies had every right to look inside the briefcase and purse. |
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The deputy responded to a medical rescue regarding a potential drug overdose. The patient was transported to a local hospital where it was learned she overdosed on heroin. The deputy arrested the patient for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Is the arrest good? |
No per 11376.5 HS |
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A jail inmate was being questioned and a jail conference room for 6 hours by two armed deputies, one of whom used very sharp tone and profanity. The inmate was not told he could decline to speak to the deputies. The questions are centered on conduct that occurred before his incarceration. The inmate was not restrained and was told twice and he could go back to his cell whenever he requested, although, he could not leave the room without being escorted. Was the inmate considered to be in custody for Miranda purposes and why? |
No, because he was told he could go back to his cell whenever he requested to do so. |
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As the watch commander you learned that a juvenile was arrested by station deputies who wrongfully misrepresented himself to be 18, and was transported to IRC. During the booking he was determined to be asthmatic and suicidal. This caused a major delay in the filing of the petition. Within what time frame must the petition be filed once the juvenile's age has been determined? |
48 hours. |
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As the watch commander at Walnut Station, you receive a call from the station command regarding a grey sedan believed to be heading to a retaliatory gang shooting in your jurisdiction. Your station deputies initiated a traffic stop for tinted windows. Is this a legal stop? |
Yes, because it was a pretextual stop for investigating the occupants involved in gang activities. Note, Deputies must establish their own reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle. |
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A Santa Clarita deputy arrests a 15-year-old for shoplifting, and brings the teenager to the station to conduct follow-up investigation. Deputies have a reason to believe the teenager might have been involved in an earlier gang-related shooting. As the watch commander, which is the appropriate action to take? |
Ensure the minor is released to a responsible relative or transferred to the appropriated tribunal facility within six hours. |
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A deputy may enter a business relationship with a former inmate after how many days of the inmates release? |
30 days |
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A person communicates to a licensed psychotherapist a serious threat of violence against a reasonably identified victim. That person is prohibited from possessing or purchasing a firearm or deadly weapon for a period of how many years? |
5 years |
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A safety check of inmate workers shall be made a minimum of? |
Once per hour |
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In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over how many hours, without an evaluation by medical or custody staff? |
6 hours |
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As the watch commander at any station or custody facility, who receives a request from a mother who wants to pay the fines for her son or daughter, what should the jailer be directed to do? |
Contact the bill and fines clerk at IRC to compute the fine amount, and upon notification, accept the funds, issue or receipt, and send a JDIC message to IRC. |
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According to title 15, supplemental food must be served to inmates if more than how many hours have passed between meals? |
14 hours |
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As the watch commander at NCCF you receive an emergency inmate grievance. How many days do you have to provide the inmate with a written response documenting the actions taken? |
5 days |
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How often shall each custody facility conduct a major fire drill in which all gear and participation from personnel from local fire department? |
Every 6 months. |
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The facility administrator of a type 2 and type 3 facility, shall allow inmates a minimum how many hours of exercise distributed over 7 days? |
3 hours. |
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As the custody facility watch Commander, you receive a letter from a former inmate who was released from your facility 10 days prior. The letter states a deputy called him a derogatory name when he was incarcerated. What form should you complete? |
Inmate grievance |
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Inmates in a custody facility are fighting, deputies used force to calm the incident. During the incident, category 1 force occurred. How is this best classified? |
A minor inmate disturbance |
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During a disciplinary review process, charges pending against an inmate shall be acted upon no sooner than how many hours after the report has been submitted in the inmate has been informed of the charges in writing? |
24 hours. |
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Barring any emergency circumstances, who can authorize the use of four point restraint? |
Medical staff. |
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You were assigned to conduct a review of a civil claim from the civil litigation unit. The claim must be completed and forwarded to the division chief or division director, within how many days of the date listed on the risk management bureau memorandum? |
20 days |
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As the watch commander you walk through the facility at 1400 hours, when a deputy tells you an inmate might need psychiatric care. Who would you advise the deputy to contact? |
JMET and do a behavioral mental health observation referral |
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During a vehicle pursuit deputies are involved in a shooting. Who is responsible for completing the department pursuit evaluation form? |
Watch commander |
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A person shows signs of mental issues and barricades himself. The county mental health team can only be activated by? |
The crisis negotiation team, which can only be activated via the SEB desk. |
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A local media request information on the arrest of a 422.7 PC suspect. What information may not be released? |
Victim information |
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Which weapon may a watch Commander authorize to be used during a cell extraction, where the inmate is known to be armed? |
40mm exact impact rounds |
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An outside inmate worker escapes and is later apprehended by Sheriff's deputies. The inmate worker shall be: |
Transported to a station jail and rebooked using a new booking number. |
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In the event an inmate death occurs, the watch commander shall make a telephonic notification as soon as possible to whom? |
The Sheriff's medical command center |
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A field sergeant and two patrol units respond to a call where the suspect threatened to shoot a neighbor's family. When they arrive the suspect ran back inside the apartment refused to come out. Which conditions must be met in order to establish the suspect is a barricaded suspect? |
Belief that the suspect is armed with a dangerous device. |
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A search warrant is executed and high value property over $40,000 seized, the incident commander shall do what? |
Ensure that the inventory sheet is reconciled against department reports listing the recovered evidence |
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During a mobile field force operation, who was the person that can authorize the deployment of special weapons during civil unrest? |
Squad leader, minimum rank of Sergeant |
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As the watch commander you speak with a deputy you believe is under the influence of alcohol. What are your actions? |
Contact the unit commander for authorization for testing. |
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As the watch commander you receive a complaint from a citizen who alleges he's missing $100 after a uniformed deputy from your unit stopped and searched him as he was sitting outside your facility. You advise the deputy of the allegation and began to question him. The deputy requests have a representative present during your questioning. What should you do? |
Stop questioning and continue only after a representative has been obtained and is present. |
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A deputy reports for duty displaying signs and symptoms of being an influence of narcotics. Once a drug test is authorized and completed who then shall be contacted? |
Psychological services bureau must be seen prior to returning to work |
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When a unit has he tactical operation that will cause personnel to work 23 hours, who is authorized to waive the excess hours worked limitations. |
Watch Commander - must author a memo to division chief stating reason |
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While the department recognizes the potential hazards of reporting individuals and employees regarding workplace violence, employees who experience or become aware of any threat or act of violence harassing conduct or retaliation in the workplace regardless of who the offender may be, shall immediately report the conduct to whom? |
Internal affairs bureau and the ombuds person |
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When a department employee is arrested and shows signs of being under the influence of drugs, who shall determine if there is a cause to order the employee to provide a urine sample to verify the presence of drugs or illegal substances for the administrative investigation process? |
Unit commander or designee |
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A PREA sexual abuse incident review shall be conducted as soon as possible and no later than how many days after the conclusion of a sexual abuse investigation? (Unless The allegation has been determined to be unfounded) |
30 days |
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A person under the age of blank shall consult with legal counsel prior to an in custody interrogation and before the waiver of any Miranda rights? |
17 years. |
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Detectives want to serve a moderate high risk search warrant at the residence of a suspect who has a violent criminal history and has made threats against peace officers. Absent other known hazards who shall be the incident commander? |
Sergeant or above. |
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Patrol deputies return to a loud party call at a private residence. The party host refuses to cooperate, and more than 20 additional complaints have been received by the complaint desk. What would you do? |
Instruct the deputies to seek someone who will make a private person's arrest, although it's discouraged, get a warrant to seize the equipment or |
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A department member is being held hostage by an inmate. It becomes apparent that serious physical harm will come to the employee unless the inmate is allowed to escape. Who may authorize the inmates escape from the facility? |
Personal approval must be received by the sheriff undersheriff or designated assistant sheriff. |
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A witness at a crime scene is information about the incident will not consent to remain at the scene for questioning. What should you instruct your patrol personnel to do? |
Confirm their identity and when and where they can be contacted later. |
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As the watch commander at a scene of an officer-involved shooting, the deceased family is becoming unruly in an officer safety risk to remain at the scene with the body. You direct the movement of the body to another location. What shall do you ensure is done prior? |
Obtain digital and video recording of the crowd and the body and draw a sketch of the crime scene and crowd |
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At a barricaded suspect incident where SEB has been called out who has the overall command and control the operation? |
incident commander |
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As the watch commander you are advised of a female being booked that is believed to have contraband secreted in a body cavity. After obtaining a search warrant who may conduct the body cavity search? |
A nurse at the direction of a physician. |
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A person was found by a patrol deputy parked in a car with the engine idling and a high crime area close to the supermarkets. Other supermarkets have been recently burglarized in that same patrol area. When the deputy approached the car he saw furtive movements. The individual also avoided eye contact. Can the occupants be detained? |
No there is lack of sufficient basis for a detention. |
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Deputy see a person walking through a shopping center at 0200 hours and stores are closed. They shine their spotlights on him, got out of their patrol vehicle, and said come over here I want to talk to you. Is this detention legal? |
No, the command was given to detain and there was no indication of criminal activity |
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While patrolling a known high crime area late at night, the deputy sees a person standing next to a car. The deputy uses his spotlight and walks briskly towards the person, who looks nervous. The person tells the deputy he lives across the street while pointing at a house. The deputy tells him he needs to confirm and asks the person if he's on probation or parole. Is this detention legal? |
No, unlawful detention because of the way the deputy approached and questioned the person. |
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After a category 2 use of force the watch Commander shall? |
Personally examine the suspect upon whom force has been used, and interview the suspect on video. |
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Which of the following requires a mandatory activation of IAB force response team? |
Head strikes with an impact weapon. |
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While working as a watch commander in reviewing a video of a category 2 use of force, you identify a discrepancy between the video footage and a written report which appears to be misconduct. What should you do next? |
Notify the unit commander |
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Forces used on a suspect who was immediately transported to the hospital for medical examination. As the watch commander what shall you do? |
Interview the suspect and inquire about injuries, the nature of the injuries and ask if he wants medical attention. |
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Watch commanders are required to make immediate verbal notifications to the on-call IAB lieutenant when? |
When an individual is hospitalized due to injuries caused by any department member. |
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The suspect complains of pain that a medical evaluation determined is attributable to an identifiable injury. What force category is it? |
2 |
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What force category is it when a deputy deliberately or recklessly strikes an individual's head against a hard fixed object? |
Category 3 |
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A watch Commander must contact blank prior to initiating a court removal ordered inmate cell extraction? |
The judge of the concerned Court |
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As the watch commander you conduct a walk-through of your jail facility when an inmate alleges a module deputy slapped him on the head during count. No one has reported force to you. What shall you do? |
Assign a sergeant to conduct an inquiry into the allegation of force. |
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As the watch commander in a custody facility, you anticipate extracting inmates from an entire row. After evaluating you shall? |
Notify the unit commander or a higher rank prior to the operation unless exigent circumstances exist. |
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A juvenile is taken to blank when he or she is displaying signs or symptoms of 5150? |
Local hospital, probation facility, or DCFS. |
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Who authorizes the distribution of a sexual violent predator BOLO? |
Detective bureau lieutenant, unit commander, or watch Commander |
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You are conducting a civil litigation investigation. Who do you contact to ascertain what occurred? |
The deputies involved in the incident to gather more information, the claimant to gather more information. |
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When a force shooting team has rolled out to your station, what should the watch commander do? |
Make sure all notifications are verbally made, have a sergeant assist as needed, write a memo to the captain. |
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The explorer advisor and another deputy notify you they're going to have a after-hours event. What do you as the watch commander need to do? |
Deny the after hours event, author a memo to the captain, add it to the watch Commander log. |
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The field sergeant responds to a known for 415e location, over 20 calls have been received. What do you tell the sergeant to do? |
Get a warrant to seize the DJ equipment, have one of the complaints sign a citizens arrest |
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What is the speed that you could conduct a pit maneuver? |
35 mph or less |
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A deputy call stating his wife is ill and he would like to use kincare to take the time off. What do you write on the time off slip? |
Sick time, kincare spouse. |
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A watch commanders initial report must occur within how many minutes post earthquake? |
15 |
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A watch commanders reconnaissance report must occur within how many minutes of an earthquake? |
30 minutes |
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A watch commander's station status report must occur within how many minutes after an earthquake? |
45 |
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A watch commander's city status report must occur within how many minutes post earthquake? |
60 minutes |
