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# 5.1 - Briefings

Briefing is generally conducted at the beginning of the Deputy's assigned shift. Briefing provides an opportunity for important exchange between employees and supervisors. A supervisor generally will conduct a briefing; however, Troopers may conduct briefings for Patrol purposes with supervisor approval. Briefings shall be conducted at the Supervisor’s discretion. Briefing should accomplish, at a minimum, the following basic tasks:

(1) Briefing Deputy's with information regarding daily patrol activity, with particular attention given to unusual situations and changes in the status of wanted persons, stolen vehicles, and major investigations.
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(2) Notifying Deputy's of assignments - Sectors / Divisions.
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(3) Notifying Deputy's of new Departmental Policies, Operations Bulletin or changes in Departmental Policies.
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(4) Reviewing recent incidents for training purposes.
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(5) Visual inspection of all assigned personnel.


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