I too appreciate the attention Communicators are being provided and thank you. Additionally, agree that information needs to be included about Fire/Rescue. Although every agency doesn't dispatch them, having an understanding is valuable to the overall knowledge of how each discipline works together.
I’ll be taking a different approach and commenting on the specific objectives:
1.1.1 - Needs to be broken down to specify the historical development for consistency. (1.1.1.1, etc)
1.1.2.2 - Training Standards (Add for Whom)
1.3.3 and 1.3.4 Demonstrate and or …….
1.4.1.4.1.3 – set time limits as needed (to vague of an objective)
1.4.4.2.2 – Avoid being evasive or playing games
1.4.2 – Demonstrate and identify how to manage 4 or more specialized calls. (If every one needs to be conducted then definitely consider moving 1.4.2.9 under 1.5.6.1.10)
1.4.2.4.2 – Remove all together (Asking a 3rd party to assist at a scene could have logistically and legal ramifications.)
1.4.2.7 – Unable to identify exact location of call
1.4.2.6 and 1.4.2.8 – Can be merged together; all silent and open calls should be challenged for TTY/TDD
1.4.2.9.5 – Explain Instructions to caller (This is a basic class with limitation on the time-frame of scenarios, this may be handled better in a test. Consider bring Active Shooter to a CE class).
1.4.3.3 – Establish……and the level of response. (Most levels of response are dictated by the responder.)
1.5.3.1.1.7 – head to toe (add outside/in) description
1.5.3.2.5.1 Unusual markings on the vehicle
1.5.4.4; 1.5.4.5 and 1.5.4.6 – Needs to be removed and added to the OTJ –
1.5.4.8 – Release resources and
1.9 - If being required to provide the ICS-700 and ICS-100 certification then all of 1.9 should be removed. If not, then consider removing the Note portion (certificates of completion).
2.1.1.2 and 2.1.1.3 – Consider combining to Non-emergency / routine LE responses.
3.4.1.1 – Add Permitted and Not-Permitted under Arrest Warrants
a. Arrest Warrant (p 32) broken down too much; not all agencies are the holder of warrants.
5.203 – Attend a VCIN/NCIC Certification Course and attain……….The agency shall produce VSP approved documentation of successful completion of the course. (The VSP is going to an on-line certification course, confirm the agency will receive confirmation. This statement may need to be modified or removed.)