402 Flashcards

1
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The___________ Reporting Program is a process designed to relieve an officer of the responsibility for submitting a written AFR report on assigned calls when certain criteria or conditions exist.

Incident
Offense
Calls for Service
N-Code

A

Calls for Service

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What N-Code is “No Such Address- Found no such address or location-Effort was made to locate complainant-Call back by dispatcher unsuccessful.”

N-Code 1
N-Code 2
N-Code 3
N-Code 4

A

N-Code 1

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What N-Code is “Outside Agency Case-No action taken-Proper jurisdiction notified or advised complainant to notify proper jurisdiction. Note: A report is written whenever any action is taken, such as complainant/witness interviewed, evidence handled, etc.”

N-Code 4
N-Code 5
N-Code 6
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 6

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Which N-Code is “Call canceled by a Communications Unit supervisor. This N-Code is used solely by the dispatcher.”

N-Code 9
N-Code 10
N-Code 11
N-Code 12

A

N-Code 11

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In situations covered by _____, the officer, prior to N-Coding the call, will: Request the channel dispatcher to call back the telephone number listed for the complainant and Write a report if there is any indication or evidence of criminal activity having taken place.

N-Code 1
N-Code 2
N-Code 3
All of the above

A

All of the above

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Which N-Code is used to document Residential Burglar Alarm- To be used on any residential location, other than a panic alarm?

NO4BR
NO4BC
NO4G
NO4PC

A

NO4BR

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Which N-Code is used to document Occupant Did Not Call - Arrived at location, occupant stated he did not call- Ascertained no problem or incident occurred- Call back by dispatcher unsuccessful?

N-Code 4
N-Code 3
N-Code 2
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 2

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Which N-Code is used to document No Complainant- Arrived at location, unable to locate a complainant- No evidence present which indicates an incident had taken place- Call back by dispatcher unsuccessful?

N-Code 4
N-Code 3
N-Code 2
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 3

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Which type of N-Code is used for an Outside Agency Case- No action taken-Proper jurisdiction notified or advised complainant to notify proper jurisdiction. Note: A report is written whenever any action is taken, such as complainant/witness interviewed, evidence handled, etc.?

N-Code 5
N-Code 7
N-Code 6
N-Code 8

A

N-Code 6

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Which type of N-Code is used for a Return Call- Added return call to previously written report. Note: Only the officer who handled the original call can use this N-Code number. Comment section shall contain the original case number that was used?

N-Code 4
N-Code 5
N-Code 6
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 5

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Which type of N-Code is used for a call that is Canceled by the dispatcher- This N-Code number is used solely by the dispatcher when the call is canceled by the complainant or when an officer receives an internal assignment such as transporting witnesses or prisoners, making notifications for the Investigations Division, or a special assignment or traffic assignment.

N-Code 4
N-Code 5
N-Code 8
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 7

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Which type of N-Code is used for a call that is Patrol-by given to officer by dispatcher-Comments recommended either in the disposition box or by adding comments to the call screen?

N-Code 4
N-Code 5
N-Code 8
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 8

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Which type of N-Code is used for a call that is for Rec STL Veh or Add Info -Found missing person, recovered stolen vehicle, recovered property, or any other miscellaneous call where the incident has been previously handled under an original SAPD case number? Note: The officer assigned the call must write a supplemental report under the original SAPD case number and list the ORIGINAL CFS number on the supplement report.

N-Code 10
N-Code 9
N-Code 8
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 10

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Which type of N-Code is used for a call that is Bad Weather False Alarm – False burglary, robbery, or other type of alarm when caused by severe weather conditions? No further information is required.

N-Code 10
N-Code 9
N-Code 8
N-Code 7

A

N-Code 9

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Which type of N-Code is used for a call that is a Disturbance/Miscellaneous – This N-code may be used for a variety of disturbances that are non-violent and where no criminal offense has occurred. Examples of these types of disputes would be civil disagreements, non-violent disturbances (i.e., family, neighbor, etc.) and other types of disturbance calls.

N-Code 14
N-Code 13
N-Code 12
N-Code 11

A

N-Code 13

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Which type of N-Code is used for a Call canceled by a Communications Unit supervisor? This N-Code is used solely by the dispatcher.

N-Code 14
N-Code 13
N-Code 12
N-Code 11

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N-Code 11

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Which type of N-Code is used for Call canceled by a Field Sgt- This N-Code is used only at the discretion of a field supervisor based on sufficient information about the call in question (e.g. chronic caller)

N-Code 14
N-Code 13
N-Code 12
N-Code 11

A

N-Code 12

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Animal Call - Miscellaneous animal calls where no police action has to be taken (e.g. loose pets, grass snake in the yard, etc.). Comments recommended either in the disposition box or by adding comments to the call screen.

N-Code 17
N-Code 14
N-Code 15
N-Code 16

A

N-Code 17

19
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No show-Exchg of Children - Complainant was not given child(ren) back because the other party did not show up as agreed-(visitation violation). Comment section shall detail the names of the parties and who did not show up as agreed. Parent’s names will suffice.

N-Code 17
N-Code 14
N-Code 15
N-Code 16

A

N-Code 14

20
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Disturbance/Miscellaneous – This N-code may be used for a variety of disturbances that are non-violent and where no criminal offense has occurred. Examples of these types of disputes would be civil disagreements, non-violent disturbances (i.e., family, neighbor, etc.) and other types of disturbance calls.

N-Code 12
N-Code 11
N-Code 13
N-Code 14

A

N-Code 13

21
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Repeated Call – Repeated call where no further information is given and it has been verified the call is already assigned to another officer - either the dispatcher or the officer who is aware of this situation may N-Code the repeated call. Comments recommended either in the disposition box or by adding comments to the call screen.

N-Code 15
N-Code 16
N-Code 17
N-Code 18

A

N-Code 18

22
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Stand by – For all stand-bys. Comment section shall detail at a minimum the names of the parties involved and state that the exchange was peaceful.

N-Code 13
N-Code 15
N-Code 16
N-Code 17

A

N-Code 15

23
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Assist the public - The officer provided some kind of minor assistance to the complainant for a non-criminal matter (e.g. changing a tire, giving directions, educating the public, etc.). Comments shall be added either in the disposition box or by adding comments to the call screen.

N-Code 13
N-Code 15
N-Code 16
N-Code 17

A

N-Code 16

24
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If the incident is one covered by an N-Code number statement, the _____ shall either use the Call for Service report option, by putting the appropriate information in the comments field as listed in .02c and then assign the appropriate N-Code using the LMDT, or may opt to write an AFR report covering the incident. Officers should, whenever possible, utilize the CFS report, and then apply the appropriate N-Code.

dispatcher
any officer assigned
the officer with report responsibility
All of the above

A

the officer with report responsibility

25
Q

In situations covered by ________, the officer assigned to the call must write a supplemental report under the original SAPD case number and list the ORIGINAL CFS number on the supplement report. The supplement report will then flow into the RMS and cancel the stolen or missing notification.

N-Code 8
N-Code 10
N-Code 12
N-Code14

A

N-Code 10

26
Q

The CFS report, along with the appropriate __________ is the officer’s official report of an incident.

N-Code number
N-Code record
Incident Report
Report details

A

N-Code number

27
Q

N-Codes 13, 16 and 17 require a brief justification be entered either by the officer or by the dispatcher to differentiate the calls. There is _____ character limit for the Add Comments box on the Call Screen.

125
no
100
134

A

no

28
Q

N-Codes _______ require the case number under which the incident was originally handled be entered.

5
18
10
All of the above

A

All of the above

29
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If the situation or condition is not entirely covered by an N-Code number statement/CFS report, the officer _______ submit a written report covering the incident.

will
must
should
may

A

must

30
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If an officer spends an extended period of time (i.e., over ___ ) he should use the appropriate discretion to determine whether an AFR report or the proper N-Code/CFS report is used or completed. Additionally officers are still required to submit a supplement report when assisting on major felony case or involved in any case where an arrest has occurred, evidence is handled, or witnesses are interviewed by the officer.

thirty (30) minutes
forty-five (45) minutes
one (1) hour
two (2) hours

A

one (1) hour

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The officer working the area should be contacting the caller within one hour or if the caller prefers, the caller can be immediately transferred to an expediter.

Urgent
Standard
Delayed
Expediter
Self Reported

A

Delayed

32
Q

The call will be dispatched as soon as possible and officers will arrive as soon as they safely can.

Urgent
Standard
Delayed
Expediter
Self Reported

A

Urgent

33
Q

Calls handled by phone. The following types of calls may be ________ (Burglary of Coin - Operated or Coin Collection Machines; Criminal Mischief; Graffiti, Lost Property, Theft of Service, etc).

Urgent
Standard
Delayed
Expedited
Self Reported

A

Expedited

34
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The call will be handled by the next available officer, who should arrive within 14 minutes.

Urgent
Standard
Delayed
Expediter
Self Reported

A

Standard

35
Q

Calls which may be ______ by filling out the appropriate forms via SAPD Website or going to nearest substation to fill out the appropriate forms.

Urgent
Standard
Delayed
Expediter
Self Reported

A

Self Reported

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Abn Veh-Pub St/St Cty Prop - (Green Sticker) Vehicle abandoned on any public street (this includes the interstates) or any dedicated street on city property. If the vehicle is impounded the officer shall add notes to the Calls for Service Screen to document his actions. Can be N-Coded as _______?

N-Code 31
N-Code 29
N-Code 22
N-Code 28

A

N-Code 22

37
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Administrative Reports - Supervisor handling a complaint administratively, can be N-Coded as _____? This N-Code is used only by a supervisor when a CFS number has been generated for a complaint which is going to be handled administratively in accordance with GM Procedure 303, Disciplinary Procedures.

N-Code 96
N-Code 97
N-Code 98
N-Code 99

A

N-Code 99

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Due to NCIC/TCIC regulations, criminal histories _________________ into the details of the CFS report.

a. SHALL not be cut and pasted
b. MAY not be cut and pasted
c. are confidential
d. are strictly for investigations

A

b. may not be cut and pasted

39
Q

Vehicle registrations or personal history obtained from any type of CJIS search ___________ into the comments section of the CFS report.
a. may not be put or pasted
b. shall not be put or pasted
c. mainly for LEO use
d. are confidential and NOT

A

b. shall not be put or pasted

40
Q

Dispatchers will hold certain calls during the following shift change hours?

A

0550-0630,

1320-1400.

41
Q

During the above call hold periods, for non-emergency calls, callers will be given the option of calling back during any of the following time periods?

A

0800-1200,

1600-2000,

and 0100-0500.

42
Q

DPR eliminates a great number of late calls by providing for call expediting and the holding of calls for ________________.
a. all shifts
b. the public
c. the oncoming shifts
d. the community

A

c. the oncoming shifts

43
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Officers ______________ request late calls from dispatchers.
a. shall no longer
b. should no longer
c. may no longer
d. can no longer

A

a. shall no longer