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Emergency Call Handling & Communication Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A witness calls to report a shooting and says the suspect fled in a red car. What is the PRIORITY order for gathering vehicle information?

    Answer: Color, make, model, license plate, direction of travel

    Color is the most immediately visible attribute; gathering information from most-visible to most-specific helps units identify the vehicle quickly.

  2. What radio term is used to indicate that a transmission is complete and a response is expected?

    Answer: Over

    'Over' signals the end of a transmission and indicates the other party should respond, while 'out' ends the conversation entirely.

  3. During a high-stress call, a dispatcher notices they are speaking rapidly and their voice is elevated. The BEST technique to regain control is:

    Answer: Take a slow breath and consciously lower the voice pace and pitch

    Breathing and consciously modulating voice pace and pitch helps a dispatcher model calm for the caller and maintain effective communication.

  4. Which of the following BEST defines 'ALI' in the context of 911 systems?

    Answer: Automatic Location Identification — system-generated location data tied to the calling number

    ALI (Automatic Location Identification) provides the dispatcher with the geographic location associated with the caller's phone number automatically.

  5. A field unit transmits that they are 'out with a subject' at a location. What action should the dispatcher take?

    Answer: Acknowledge and log the unit's status change and location in CAD

    Acknowledging and logging a unit's status and location in CAD is essential for officer safety and resource tracking.

  6. What is the primary risk of allowing a field unit to transmit without identifying themselves first?

    Answer: It creates confusion about which unit is transmitting, potentially delaying response

    Unit identification at the start of each transmission ensures dispatchers can correctly log and respond to the appropriate resource.

  7. A caller reporting a domestic disturbance suddenly stops speaking mid-call. The dispatcher should:

    Answer: Continue attempting to make contact while upgrading the call priority and dispatching units

    A sudden disconnection mid-call in a domestic situation suggests danger; immediate dispatch and continued callback attempts are required.