NYPD PG 212 Series - Command Operations Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering NYPD PG 212 series procedures, investigative encounter levels, transit operations, and administrative protocols for Sergeant exam preparation.

Hazardous Material Spill Frozen Area

At the scene of a tanker truck spill involving fire, a frozen area must be established at a distance of $1,000\text{ feet}$.

Radiation Pager Alarms

The Platoon Commander or Patrol Supervisor is required to notify the Counterterrorism Division, Lower Manhattan Security Coordination Center, for ALL radiation pager alarms.

Gunshot Detection Alerts

A UMOS must prepare a COMPLAINT REPORT WORKSHEET for all alerts, whether confirmed or unconfirmed, and leave it open to the Precinct Detective Squad.

Level 1 Investigative Encounter

A Request for Information based on an objective credible reason where the goal is to gather information; pointed/accusatory questions and consent to search are prohibited.

Level 2 Investigative Encounter

The Common Law Right of Inquiry based on founded suspicion of criminality; allows for pointed/accusatory questions and requesting consent to search, but not detention or force.

Level 3 Investigative Encounter

A Terry Stop based on reasonable suspicion that a person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a felony or Penal Law misdemeanor; allows for detention and reasonable force.

Protective Measures

Actions a UMOS may engage in during a Level 1 or Level 2 encounter when they have a reasonable concern for safety due to the nature of the approach or the individual's behavior.

Founded Suspicion

The basis for a Level 2 encounter, defined as an indication of criminality based on observable conduct or reliable hearsay information.

Reasonable Suspicion

The basis for a Level 3 stop where facts provide an ordinarily prudent and cautious police officer belief that criminal activity is at hand.

Common Law Right Of Inquiry – Consent Search Report

A report prepared in FORMS for each person from whom consent to search is requested during a Level 2 encounter.

Stop Report

A report prepared in FORMS for every Level 3 Terry Stop; it is not prepared for Level 1 or 2 encounters unless they escalate to Level 3.

NYCHA Interior Patrol Radio Code

UMOS must notify the dispatcher using radio code $10-75I$ upon entering a Housing Authority building.

Rosario Material

Any recorded information, including digital Activity Log entries and handwritten notes, that may be reviewed by the Department, DA, or defense attorneys.

C MEDA

An acronym for diplomats including Consulates, Missions to the UN, Embassies, Delegations, and their families/staff.

FRUITS

An acronym for fire conditions requiring Desk Officer notification to Borough Command: Forced entry, Relocation required, Unusual, Injury/Death, Three or more alarms, or Suspicious.

MOME Press Credential

A NYC Press Card issued by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment which allows the bearer to pass NYPD/city official lines.

Designated Shooter

In a transit track search for an armed person, a supervisor must designate one or more UMOS to act as the shooter if deadly physical force becomes unavoidable.

Reach Train

A train brought in front of or behind a stalled train for passenger evacuation.

Rescue Train

A train brought alongside a stalled train for passenger evacuation using emergency devices.

UHF Radio

A special radio distributed to Transit Bureau members when the standard VHF Radio Network malfunctions.

SAFETNet

The Secure Automated Fast Event Tracking Network check required before a UMOS completes a Search Warrant Request.

Search Warrant Application Approval

Only a Commanding Officer in the rank of Captain or above can grant permission to apply to the District Attorney for a search warrant.

6 x 2 Court Rule

A rule stating that a MOS assigned to the $1800 \times 0200$ tour who has a court/training appearance the next day will be rescheduled to the Third Platoon ($1600 \times 2400$).

Interrupted Patrol Log

A log maintained by the Desk Officer to record the reason for a UMOS entering the stationhouse during their tour.