GEAR
SECTORS & BEATS
HIRING PROCESS
CORE DUTIES
SUPPORT SERVICES
100

Conducted electrical weapon (CEW) that incapacitates a target by firing two probes connected by wires, delivering a high-voltage electrical charge to induce temporary neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI)

TASER

100

What beat is the PPD Headquarters located in? (909 14th St)

A1

100
First step in the hiring process

CIVIL SERVICE TEST

100

This duty involves apprehending individuals suspected of committing crimes

ARRESTS

100

This is a specialized unit within a police department that focuses on reducing motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities by enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic incidents, and promoting public awareness of traffic safety 

TRAFFIC UNIT

200
What brand are our standard issued firearms?

GLOCK

200

Which sector has the most beats?

A, C, & D (B Sector is the only beat with less than 7 beats)

200

This step includes an in-person interview in front of a panel interviewers

ORAL BOARD

200

This duty involves building relationships with the public and attending local events to foster trust and address concerns.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

200

This unit is a specialized police team dedicated to building relationships and solving problems within a specific geographic area, fostering collaboration between law enforcement and the community through community policing 

NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE UNIT

300

A spring-loaded container, either detachable or built-in (internal), that holds ammunition and feeds it into the firearm's chamber for firing

MAGAZINE
300

All combined sectors and beats working during a specific side or time of the week are called a what?

PLATOON

300
This step includes 22 weeks of basic police training

POLICE ACADEMY

300

This duty involves providing evidence and testifying during legal proceedings.

COURT TESTIMONY

300

This unit consists of trained law enforcement officers who work in K-12 schools, assigned to provide safety, enforce laws, and act as mentors, educators, and emergency responders for the school community.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER UNIT

400

A device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery

TOURNIQUET

400

Between what times (in a 12-hour period) do patrol officers start their days?

5:30-7:00

400

This step includes 17 weeks of live & sworn police training

FIELD TRAINING

400

This duty involves performing traffic stops, issuing citations for violations, and imposing local ordinances and state and federal laws.

LAW ENFORCEMET/ENFORCING LAWS
400

This unit includes civilian employees who wear uniforms and work within a public safety agency but do not have the authority to arrest or carry firearms

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER UNIT

500

A small, clip-on microphone that attaches to a speaker's clothing to provide hands-free, discreet, and consistent audio capture  

LAPEL/LAVALIER MICROPHONE

500

What beat are you in???

A7

500
This step is immediately after the conditional job offer and psych evaluation

MEDICAL EVALUATION

500

This duty involves gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and preparing detailed reports for criminal cases.

INVESTIGATIONS
500

This unit involves a traffic safety approach that uses highly visible, proactive law enforcement combined with public outreach to deter risky driving behaviors and promote voluntary compliance with traffic laws

HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT UNIT (HI-VIZ)