During the event, a large fight breaks out, and in the aftermath, a crowd of young adults has gathered. What communication style is the supervisor using with the patrol officer?Īn officer is attending a local fireworks display. What communication style is the caller using with the supervisor? The caller eventually accepts the explanation with the supervisor's assurance that the officer was spoken to and warned. The supervisor tells the caller that he understands how upsetting seeing an officer speeding may be, but under the circumstances, the officer cannot be issued a ticket. He was also within his discretion not to pull the car over." After explaining department policy and the law to the caller, the caller states she is unhappy and wants to speak with the police chief. The caller is not pleased with the outcome and demands the officer be issued a citation for speeding "before someone gets killed!" The supervisor tells the caller, "The officer was within the policy to 'follow' a speeding vehicle. The supervisor adds that he did give the officer a verbal reprimand.
The supervisor also informs the caller that based on the explanation, the patrol officer was acting within the scope of department policy. The supervisor phones the caller and tells her that he spoke with the officer, who explained his conduct. Per policy, the supervisor is required to report his findings to the caller. You better straighten up, or you're off the road!" He tells the officer, "This is the last time I am covering for you. He tells the officer that although the policy allows him to "follow" a speeding car, he feels the officer is using this as an excuse. But when the speeding vehicle saw the marked cruiser, it immediately slowed down, and the officer decided not to pull the car over.Īfter hearing the explanation, the supervisor does not agree with the officer's actions based on his past history.
When asked, the patrol officer reported he was trying to "follow" a possible speeder. The supervisor reviewed the vehicle GPS and determined the patrol officer was going 90 miles per hour. A citizen caller has accused the patrol officer of driving too fast on the highway, without his vehicle's emergency lights or sirens activated.
A police supervisor is speaking with a patrol officer who has had several complaints filed against him for speeding.
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