Prior to entering a residence on welfare checks, deputies should notify which person?

• A. Supervisor
• B. Detective
• C. Sergeant
• D. District Attorney

Answer: (A)

The key idea is safety and command oversight for potentially risky welfare-check entries. Before deputies enter a residence, notifying a supervisor brings someone with authority to assess the risk, authorize the approach, and arrange the necessary backup and resources. This ensures the operation follows policy, reduces danger to deputies and occupants, and provides proper on-scene control and documentation. A detective typically handles investigations after entry, and a district attorney deals with legal proceedings rather than on-scene safety decisions. The supervisor is the appropriate point of contact to coordinate the response and maintain proper chain of command.