1132.2 - Response to Calls/Traffic Stops by Unmarked Vehicles Flashcards
When responding 10-18X and the officer decides not to use the vehicles siren, what procedure will be followed when clearing an intersection?
the vehicle’s horn will be sounded when passing through red light or stop sign intersections
What must unmarked vehicles be equipped with and operating to be considered an authorized emergency vehicle?
Blue Light AND Siren
Officers in unmarked police vehicles may make routine traffic stops only when dressed in the following uniforms:
Patrol Class A or B, Bike or NPU, Lake Nona, Motors, Mounted, K-9, SWAT, ERT, Uniform Drug Standard Uniform, Marine Patrol or Training
Officers in unamrked vehicle not equipped with blue light and siren SHALL NOT make routine traffic stops, what is the justification for this policy?
officers in plainclothes and/or unmarked cars make accurate and unmistakable identification as duly-authorized police officers more difficult and less immediate
Unmarked vehicle SHALL NOT engage in vehicle pursuits unless what?
Authorized by a Watch Commander
When necessary to stop DUI suspects, reckless driving suspects, and felony suspects, any officer occupying an unmarked vehicle not equipped with blue lights and siren will follow what procedure?
Use the police radio in an effort to have a marked vehicle intercept and make the stop.
Traffic violators, what procedure is provided?
If a marked vehicle is not available, trailing of a minor traffic violator will cease and no attempt made to stop the vehicle
DUI or reckless driving suspects, what procedure is provided?
There must be a clear and present danger, and/or willful and wanton disregard for life/property. If a marked vehicle is not available in a reasonable time officers in unmarked vehicles equipped with blue light and audible signaling device may attempt to stop the vehicle.
Felony Suspect, what procedure is provided?
Particularly those involving armed suspects, efforts should be made to obtain the assistance of patrol. If assistance is not readily available it is a matter of individual judgement whether to wait or proceed with the attempt to stop.
Officers wearing partial uniforms or uniforms not listed in this policy shall be held to the same standard as plainclothes officers, even if..
In a marked vehicle
In the event that a traffic stop are attempted by plainclothes officer, officers wearing partial uniforms, or uniforms not listed in this policy, what must be used and every effort made to hold it in plain view?
Officer’s badge or identification
