Which activities are part of roll call?

• A. Take notes; observe lookouts and officer safety bulletins; training information; discuss up to date info.
• B. Conducting field training exercises.
• C. Completing paperwork for previous shift.
• D. Maintaining radio silence.

Answer: (A)

Roll call is the start-of-shift briefing where officers receive updates, reminders, and assignments for the upcoming period. The activities listed in roll call include taking notes to capture key points, noting lookouts and officer safety bulletins to stay aware of potential threats, sharing training information to keep skills current, and discussing up-to-date information so everyone begins the shift with a common understanding. This combination keeps the team informed, coordinated, and ready to respond.

The other options don’t fit roll call as well: hands-on field training exercises occur in a training or field setting rather than a briefing; completing paperwork for the previous shift is an end-of-shift or post-shift task; and maintaining radio silence would hinder the purpose of roll call, which is to communicate and align on current conditions and expectations.