CPD CPD Patrol Procedures & Tactical Operations

Question 1

What is the first priority for a CPD officer arriving at an active shooter scene?

Accepted Answer

Stop the killing by locating and neutralizing the threat

Answer

Establish a perimeter and wait for SWAT

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Evacuate the building before entering

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Stage outside and call for additional resources

Question 2

What does the CPD's CAPS program stand for?

Accepted Answer

Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy

Answer

Chicago Arrest and Prosecution System

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Community Awareness and Patrol Standards

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Chicago Area Patrol Scheduling

Question 3

What is the '21-foot rule' taught in CPD officer safety training?

Accepted Answer

The distance within which an edged-weapon attacker can close before an officer can draw and fire

Answer

The minimum safe standoff distance from any suspect

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The perimeter radius required around a crime scene

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The maximum range for less-lethal munitions deployment

Question 4

Under CPD policy, what events require an officer to immediately notify a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Use of force, any arrest, and response to major incidents

Answer

Only incidents involving use of deadly force

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Only when unusual circumstances arise at the officer's judgment

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Only officer-involved shootings

Question 5

What is the purpose of establishing an Incident Command System (ICS) at a major CPD incident?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate multiple agencies through a unified, standardized command structure

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To transfer full command authority to the most senior officer on scene

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To replace CPD's standard chain of command permanently

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To document the incident for later internal review purposes

Question 6

What does CPD's OEMC stand for and what role does it play?

Accepted Answer

Office of Emergency Management and Communications — dispatches CPD, CFD, and EMS resources

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Office of Emergency Medical Care — handles only medical dispatch

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Operations and Equipment Management Center — manages fleet and gear

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Office of Evidence and Material Control — manages property and evidence