Policy Text
Patrol
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PATROL
provided primarily through the Field Operations Division.
Section, Communications Section, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security (O.E.M.), and the Community Relations Section. Each district and the
Patrol, Enforcement (Motors), K-9, S.W.A.T., Special Events, Public Service Aide
the Division Chief of the Field Operations Division.
responsibilities:
1.3.1 Police patrol focuses on the detection and prevention of crime, and the
“watch orders”, “problem solving teams,” and other special details.
1.3.3 Respond to calls for police service.
Under some circumstances, the primary officer’s preliminary investigation may
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responsible for the following:
1. Observing all conditions and events in and around the crime or incident
scene.
2. Rendering aid to the injured.
3. Maintaining and protecting the crime scene and arranging for the collection
of evidence.
4. Interviewing the complainant, witnesses and suspects.
5. Obtaining suspect information and the issuance of a “B.O.L.O.”.
6. Locating and identifying all witnesses.
7. Notifying specialized units, e.g., Homicide, C.S.I., etc.
8. Preparing the appropriate reports.
9. Conducting an area canvass.
10. Apprehending and arresting criminal offenders.
this chapter.
areas, road or bridge closures and other traffic problems.
1.3.4.3 Facilitate the provision of other non-police related services.
of, and cooperation with, the Department.
1.4 PROCEDURES:
responsibilities has been prepared and will be utilized to guide the day-to-day
operations.
Deputy N.E.T. Commander position.
While on duty, the Deputy N.E.T. Commander is the direct representatives of the
the concerned chain of command is present.
1.5.2 Deputy N.E.T. Commander Duty Hours: Day shift duty hours are 0500 -1500
District). Midnight shift duty hours are 2000 -0600 hours.
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the Division Chief of the Field Operations Division.
city.
1.5.3.2 When two Deputy N.E.T. Commanders are on duty, one will assume primary
primary Deputy N.E.T. Commander.
1.5.4 Operating Procedure:
to contact and check-in with the Communications Section. The Deputy N.E.T.
Commander will advise of their duty hours and contact number in case of an
progress and existing operational conditions.
to check his e-mail and in-basket.
field, as needed.
any concerns to the District Major.
Roll Call.
papers, shift concerns, missing reports, ticklers, etc.).
personnel takes place.
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the pprior shift is conducted.
service area to:
Monitor routine transmissions.
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monitoring performance of the supervisors and officers.
Address crime and neighborhood concerns as directed by N.E.T. Commander.
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Monitor special events, tactical operations and other projects of departmental
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interest,
Deputy N.E.T. Commander on major events in progress and existing operational
conditions.
take appropriate action, as needed.
contact and check out with the Communications Complaint Commanding Officer or
issues.
the Deputy N.E.T. Commander must:
regarding the incident/scene.
1.5.5.2 Advise the Staff Duty Officer of operational situations as needed.
in an expeditious manner.
1.5.5.4 The Deputy N.E.T. Commander will advise the Communications Section in a
timely manner of important events.
1.5.5.5 The Deputy N.E.T. Commander will make additional updates as deemed
necessary via the Commander.
response:
1.5.6.1 Newsworthy events, which attract significant media attention.
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labor actions, a public crisis or a serious health crisis.
jurisdiction.
1.5.6.4 Death or serious injury of any Miami Police Department employee.
damage that affects public or commercial facilities or religious institutions.
1.5.6.6 Verified barricade or hostage incidents.
1.5.6.7 Confirmed or detonated explosive device.
assistance.
1.5.6.11 Kidnapping with a ransom demand.
1.5.6.12 Serious city/county communications system failure.
1.5.6.13 Significant police/citizen confrontation.
particulars involved, may generate inquires from the media.