NC BLET LE Communication &
Information Systems. Questions with
accurate answers, Approved.
Every caller, whether emergency or non-emergency must be viewed as a ? - ✔✔-Customer
Dealing with people over the telephone
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NC BLET LE Communication &
Information Systems. Questions with
accurate answers, Approved.
Every caller, whether emergency or non-emergency must be viewed as a ? - ✔✔-Customer
Dealing with people over the telephone becomes a serious exchange; the object is to _______ &
_______ - ✔✔-Protect and serve
telephone etiquette - ✔✔-Set of skills and attitudes used when answering the phone that allows the
assistant to sound alert, interested, and concerned.
Flexibility - ✔✔-dealing with a variety of people from many different backgrounds and needs will take a
lot of skill and practice
Empathy - ✔✔-NOT SYMPATHY
Understanding and the ability to openly perceive the callers need- NOT to share in his emotions
Professionalism - ✔✔-Just because your in a field that is identified as professional doesn't mean you are
automatically qualified as a professional
You (WE) represent _____________ to the caller? - ✔✔-HELP
First impressions (just something to remember) - ✔✔-Discard you:
judgement
opinions
biases
prejudices
The first consideration should always be how ________ you answer the telephone. - ✔✔-quickly
3 essential parts of an emergency call - ✔✔-Location
call type
call back number
the 5 W's - ✔✔-Who, What, When, Where, Weapon
Where (5 Ws) - ✔✔-Location of the incident and caller are ALWAYS the first question
What (5 Ws) - ✔✔-to classify or prioritize a call its necessary to understand all aspects of the call
-determine potential severity.
When (5 Ws) - ✔✔-Priority assignment is often directly related to when a call has occurred
-NEVER assume when, always ask.
Who (5 Ws) - ✔✔-Caller info is usually needed except when multiple calls are being reported (ex mass
shooting)
-personal information
-descripition
-pas histories
-relationship
Weapons (5 Ws) - ✔✔-ALWAYS ASK ABOUT WEAPONS
type, availability etc
RULE number 1-3 (important) - ✔✔-DONT TAKE IT PERSONALLY
Persistent Repetition - ✔✔-useful in breaking through the callers hysterical threshold
-repeat same question
-same words
-same tone of voice
How far do you hold your microphone away from your mouth - ✔✔-1-2 inches
How do you hold the microphone? - ✔✔-Slanted towards the face at a 30-45 degree angle
should you shout when communicating over radio? - ✔✔-No
ABCs (3) - ✔✔-Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
Accuracy - ✔✔-make sure the information you broadcast is correct, be exact in location, description etc.
Brevity - ✔✔-make all conversations short but complete, proper codes and clear speech
Clarity - ✔✔-clear distinct voice DONT mumble, talk low, or high pitched
2 phonetic alphabets - ✔✔-International & Police
When using police ABCs you must - ✔✔-never use "made up" words
never substitute words
use proper ABC and spelling
24 hr time - ✔✔-Beings at midnight being 00
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