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Page 1 of 16 AGENCY: PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 DATE: SECTION 7 Radio Communication Systems 7.1 – 7.2 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Contents 7.1 Radio Communication 7.2 Information Systems/Telecommunications List of Subtopics Attestation Instructions to Administrators Instructions to FTOs Note to Administrators In order for POST to review and approve your agency’s Field Training Guide, you MUST submit the following electronic files: 1) The POST FTP Approval Checklist (Form 2-230) 2) Your department’s Policy & Procedure Manual 3) Your completed Guide (Volumes 1 & 2), including ALL competency requirements covered in Part 5, Sections 1–18.
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5.7 Radio Communication Systems Page 2 of 16 LIST OF SUBTOPICS 7.1 RADIO COMMUNICATION 7.1.01 Agency Policy Regarding Communications 7.1.02 Memorizing Codes 7.1.03 Radio Procedures and Use 7.1.04 Crime Broadcast 7.1.05 Vehicle Pursuit Transmission 7.1.06 Control During In-Progress Assignment 7.2 PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND COMMUNICATIONS 7.2.01 Examples of Inquiries 7.2.02 Law Enforcement Information Systems 7.2.03 System Inquiries to Complete an Investigation 7.2.04 Agency Policy for Use of MCTs and Laptops 7.2.05 Inappropriate Use of Information Systems
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5.7 Radio Communication Systems Page 3 of 16 SECTION 7 RADIO COMMUICATION SYSTEMS CHECK ONE ONLY: PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 Trainee FTO 7.1 RADIO COMMUNICATION 7.1.01 Agency Policy Regarding Communications The trainee shall review and briefly summarize agency policy on communications control and coordination and radio call numbers. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments (field will expand automatically) Additional Information: 7.1.01 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 7.1.01 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically)
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5.7 Radio Communication Systems Page 4 of 16 7.1.02 Memorizing Codes The trainee shall memorize the phonetic alphabet and agency brevity radio codes, including commonly used Penal Code Section numbers and codes for dispatching emergency vehicles. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments (field will expand automatically) Additional Information: 7.1.02 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 7.1.02 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically)
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5.7 Radio Communication Systems Page 5 of 16 7.1.03 Radio Procedures and Use The trainee shall demonstrate knowledge of agency radio procedures and proficient use of the radio including: A. Waiting until the air is clear before pressing the transmit button B. Pressing the transmit button firmly and speaking calmly and clearly into the microphone C. Avoiding over-modulation by speaking moderately into the microphone D. Knowing the meaning of “emergency traffic only” and always saving routine and non-emergency transmissions until “emergency traffic only” status is terminated E. Knowing the call signs, assignments, and beat locations of other units in the area Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments (field will expand automatically) Additional Information: 7.1.03 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 7.1.03 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically)
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5.7 Radio Communication Systems Page 6 of 16 7.1.04 Crime Broadcast Given a situation in which there is one or more suspect descriptions,