Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the contact officer?

• A. Takes notes
• B. Conducts search/pat downs
• C. Does all radio contact
• D. Maintains a perimeter

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is what a contact officer is responsible for on scene. A contact officer concentrates on information flow: keeping radios working so units can communicate and taking notes to document what happens for accountability and debriefs. Maintaining a perimeter is about establishing and guarding the physical boundary of the area—controlling who can enter or leave and keeping the scene secure. That role belongs to the perimeter or security/entry-control team, not to the contact officer. So, while taking notes and handling radio communications fit the contact officer’s duties, maintaining a perimeter does not.