Advanced Radio Procedures

Advanced Radio ProceduresVeterans Tribute C.T.A.Lori HenricksenInfo also provided by National Park Service

Military TimeWill be used by dispatch to end radio transmissions.The 24 hour clock eliminates confusion between AM and PM designations.The word HOURS will be used after any ten hundred time (Nine thirty hours) to eliminate possible confusion with codes.

Clearing a channel for emergency radio trafficIn a situation where there is an officer safety issue and we only want officers involved in emergency traffic to initiate transmissions. Each agency differs slightly in what they call it code red, hold the station, etc.This situation may include a beep or tone to alert those on the channel as well.

Alert TonesUsed to alert personnel to priority information. Why is this needed?Dispatching hot traffic, the alert tone should be sounded, followed by the informationThis should be done for priority 0 calls.

Prioritizing CallsAlthough it is important for the calltaker to ensure that their calls are coded correctly, you are also responsible for viewing these and knowing the proper priority.

Call Priorities0 calls should be dispatched with a tone, as soon as possible because someones life or well being is in immediate danger.1 calls are urgent, but nobodys life or physical well being is known to be in immediate danger.2 calls are report calls and should be dispatched when you have someone clear as long as there are no 1 or 2 calls holding in the area. 3 calls are those that are broadcast over the air and then cancelled by the dispatcher if needed.

BOLOsBe on the LookoutInformation on suspect(s)/vehicle(s) involved in a crime that recently occurred in a neighboring jurisdiction Information on juveniles recently reported as missing, etc.Basically, letting the officers know to keep an eye out for someone

Example:All units (stations) standby for BOLO # _______. Then proceed with the information following the bolo

Traffic StopsThey are among the MOST DANGEROUS situations that a field officer will face.There is no way for the officer to know in advance what type of person he/she will be stopping or what type of attitude he/she will encounter.

Traffic StopsOfficers locationLicense plate to include state(if the plate is not displayed or is unreadable the dispatcher MUST obtain a vehicle description)Run a want on the plate to confirm the vehicle is not stolen, and obtain registration info to make sure it matches the vehicle.

If a vehicle comes back stolen, immediately request the officer if they are clear to copy. DO NOT give out the information until you are told to proceed.After you give the info to the officer, a backup unit should be assigned to assist.If an officer checks out on a traffic stop and has not made any further transmissions, you must check to see if he is okay (we will do this after 2 minutes).

If an officer determines it is necessary to check wants, previous and/or drivers license status on the driver or other passenger, he will advise dispatch and provide the subjects name, date of birth, social security number, and any other available information. If a person comes back wanted, missing, etc. Immediately ask the officer if hes clear to copy and DO NOT give out info until you are told to proceedA backup unit should be assigned unless otherwise advised.

Officer Welfare Check Should be done anytime an officer is on a call and has not transmitted for an extended period of time. Factors include:Type of callPeople involvedThe situation

When should you check?An officer has been out on a burglary report call at the mall for 5 minutes.

An officer has been arrived on a domestic violence call for about 6 minutes.

An officer on a traffic stop gave you a code 4 about 4 minutes prior and said he was out with cites

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And remember Officer Safety at ALL TIMES