SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 2 questions with
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Vehicle Patrol Answer ✔✔ Most popular method of policing
Cost effective, allows coverage of a large area quickly
Protects from inclement weather
Decreases quality of police-community relations
Foot Patrol Answer ✔✔ Original and most basic form of policing
Improves public perception
Increases familiarity with geography
Allows more familiarity with people in the community
Restricted movement
Inability to use some equipment
Plainclothes Answer ✔✔ Often used for investigative purposes or special events
Not all equipment can be used
Must submit to authority of any uniformed officers present
Community Oriented Policing Answer ✔✔ A philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and community partnerships
Survival Tactics Vital for Foot Patrol Officers Answer ✔✔ Always be aware of cover
Check buildings before entering
Pay attention to nearby vehicles Approach people at a safe distance
Use darkness to your advantage
Use proper light discipline
Wait for backup if necessary
Examples of Community Oriented Policing Programs Answer ✔✔ Neighborhood Watch
Citizen Patrol
Citizen Police Academy
Citizen surveys
Problem solving step process for staff
Community partnerships
Foot patrols
Ride-alongs
Departmental events
Citizen volunteer programs
Partnerships with public and private sector organizations, including non-profits
Before Leaving Home Answer ✔✔ Appearance
Attitude
Weapon
Holster
Ammunition Carriers
Flashlight Scholar Answer✔✔ Always be training on new techniques and tactics-never stop learning
Statesman Answer ✔✔ Interpersonal communication skills and leadership-ability to keep your head when everyone else is losing theirs
Warrior Answer ✔✔ Confidence and competence to run towards danger, not because it is easy, but because no one else will
Prior to Going In-Service Answer ✔✔ Patrol vehicle inspection and search
Getting information about previous shift from the officers you're relieving, supervisors, incident reports, investigators, and FI cards
Preventative Patrol Answer ✔✔ The noticeable presence of police officers and patrol vehicles with the intent of deterring crime
Emergency Calls for Service Answer ✔✔ Responding to emergency situations such
as fires, shootings, hostage incidents, explosions, and suicides
Service Calls Answer ✔✔ Responding to routine calls for service, citizens who need assistance
Public Courtesy Calls Answer ✔✔ Escorts-funerals, bank deposits, hospital escorts
Locked vehicles
Death notifications
Vacation checks/patrol requests Proper radio etiquette Answer ✔✔ Hold microphone 2-3 inches from the mouth at a 45 degree angle
Talk in a normal tone of voice, not too fast or too slow
Be actively listening
Think about what you say before you say it
ABC's of radio communication Answer ✔✔ Accuracy-information is accurate and factual
Brevity-transmissions are brief and too the point
Clarity-all messages are clear, phonetic alphabet used when needed
Common radio errors Answer ✔✔ Failure to tell dispatch your location
Failure to give your location in the proper way
Over modulating when calling for help
CYMBALS Answer ✔✔ Used for vehicle descriptions
C-color
Y-year
M-make
B-body, model
A-any other information such as damage, bumper stickers, customizations
L-license plate and state
S-serial numbers, VIN
What the include in description of a person Answer ✔✔ Name and any aliases
Race
correct answers
Vehicle Patrol Answer ✔✔ Most popular method of policing
Cost effective, allows coverage of a large area quickly
Protects from inclement weather
Decreases quality of police-community relations
Foot Patrol Answer ✔✔ Original and most basic form of policing
Improves public perception
Increases familiarity with geography
Allows more familiarity with people in the community
Restricted movement
Inability to use some equipment
Plainclothes Answer ✔✔ Often used for investigative purposes or special events
Not all equipment can be used
Must submit to authority of any uniformed officers present
Community Oriented Policing Answer ✔✔ A philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and community partnerships
Survival Tactics Vital for Foot Patrol Officers Answer ✔✔ Always be aware of cover
Check buildings before entering
Pay attention to nearby vehicles Approach people at a safe distance
Use darkness to your advantage
Use proper light discipline
Wait for backup if necessary
Examples of Community Oriented Policing Programs Answer ✔✔ Neighborhood Watch
Citizen Patrol
Citizen Police Academy
Citizen surveys
Problem solving step process for staff
Community partnerships
Foot patrols
Ride-alongs
Departmental events
Citizen volunteer programs
Partnerships with public and private sector organizations, including non-profits
Before Leaving Home Answer ✔✔ Appearance
Attitude
Weapon
Holster
Ammunition Carriers
Flashlight Scholar Answer✔✔ Always be training on new techniques and tactics-never stop learning
Statesman Answer ✔✔ Interpersonal communication skills and leadership-ability to keep your head when everyone else is losing theirs
Warrior Answer ✔✔ Confidence and competence to run towards danger, not because it is easy, but because no one else will
Prior to Going In-Service Answer ✔✔ Patrol vehicle inspection and search
Getting information about previous shift from the officers you're relieving, supervisors, incident reports, investigators, and FI cards
Preventative Patrol Answer ✔✔ The noticeable presence of police officers and patrol vehicles with the intent of deterring crime
Emergency Calls for Service Answer ✔✔ Responding to emergency situations such
as fires, shootings, hostage incidents, explosions, and suicides
Service Calls Answer ✔✔ Responding to routine calls for service, citizens who need assistance
Public Courtesy Calls Answer ✔✔ Escorts-funerals, bank deposits, hospital escorts
Locked vehicles
Death notifications
Vacation checks/patrol requests Proper radio etiquette Answer ✔✔ Hold microphone 2-3 inches from the mouth at a 45 degree angle
Talk in a normal tone of voice, not too fast or too slow
Be actively listening
Think about what you say before you say it
ABC's of radio communication Answer ✔✔ Accuracy-information is accurate and factual
Brevity-transmissions are brief and too the point
Clarity-all messages are clear, phonetic alphabet used when needed
Common radio errors Answer ✔✔ Failure to tell dispatch your location
Failure to give your location in the proper way
Over modulating when calling for help
CYMBALS Answer ✔✔ Used for vehicle descriptions
C-color
Y-year
M-make
B-body, model
A-any other information such as damage, bumper stickers, customizations
L-license plate and state
S-serial numbers, VIN
What the include in description of a person Answer ✔✔ Name and any aliases
Race
