CPD Industry Standards Flashcards

Under CPD General Order G03-02, when must a sworn member activate their Body Worn Camera (BWC)?

Answer: Prior to any law enforcement action whenever possible

CPD policy requires officers to activate their BWC prior to any law enforcement action whenever it is safe and practical to do so.

Which CPD directive governs the use of the Taser/Electronic Control Weapon (ECW) and classifies it as a tool of what force level?

Answer: Intermediate force

CPD classifies the ECW as an intermediate force option under its Use of Force directives.

CPD's Early Intervention System (EIS) is designed primarily to:

Answer: Identify officers who may benefit from intervention before misconduct escalates

The EIS monitors behavioral indicators to identify officers who may need support or intervention before patterns become serious misconduct.

According to CPD standards, a supervisor who observes an officer using unreasonable force must:

Answer: Immediately intervene to stop the use of force

CPD policy obligates supervisors to immediately intervene when they observe or are made aware of unreasonable or excessive force.

What is the standard CPD reporting timeframe for an officer to submit a written report after a vehicle pursuit?

Answer: Before the end of the tour of duty

CPD requires pursuit-related reports to be completed and submitted before the end of the officer's tour of duty.

Under CPD standards, which entity has primary investigative jurisdiction over allegations of excessive force resulting in serious bodily injury?

Answer: Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)

COPA has primary jurisdiction over excessive force complaints, including those resulting in serious bodily injury.

CPD's mission statement centers on three core pillars. Which of the following correctly identifies all three?

Answer: Safety, Service, and Trust

CPD's mission is built around the pillars of Safety, Service, and Trust with the communities it serves.