OBJECTIVES LE614.1. Explain the uses of a mobile electronic USESCE (MED) in conducting police functions. LE6121. Identify the importance of radio communication in the performance of a catrol officer's duty. LE612.2. Describe the main components of radio equipment that an officer may use. LE612.3. Describe the duties of dispatch personnel when responding to 911 calls and sending and receiving information. LE612.4. Explain policies regarding law enforcement radio transmissions. LE612.5. Explain appropriate protocol when constructing and transmitting law enforcement radio messages. LE612.6. Describe the standard procedures for law enforcement radio communication during a patrol shift, including checking in and out of service and constructing messages.

LE614.1. Mobile electronic devices (MEDs) are used by police officers for various functions such as accessing databases, writing reports, and communicating with other officers.<br /><br />LE6121. Radio communication is crucial for a patrol officer's duty as it allows for quick and efficient communication with dispatch and other officers, ensuring the safety of the officer and the public.<br /><br />LE612.2. The main components of radio equipment that an officer may use include the radio itself, a microphone, and a headset or earpiece.<br /><br />LE612.3. Dispatch personnel are responsible for answering 911 calls, gathering information, and transmitting it to the appropriate officers. They also receive information from officers and relay it to other relevant parties.<br /><br />LE612.4. Policies regarding law enforcement radio transmissions include guidelines on when to transmit, what information to transmit, and how to transmit it to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings.<br /><br />LE612.5. When constructing and transmitting law enforcement radio messages, officers must follow a specific protocol to ensure that the message is clear, concise, and relevant to the situation at hand.<br /><br />LE612.6. During a patrol shift, officers must check in and out of service using standard procedures, and construct messages in a clear and concise manner to ensure effective communication.