2024-2025 SGT Bibliography - FHP POLICY Flashcards
1
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Mission of the Florida Highway Patrol
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- Patrol State Highways
- Controlling and Directing the movement of Traffic
- Maintaining Public Order
- Apprehending Fugitives
- Effecting Arrest for violations of the law that take place in the presence of LEO
- Investigating/Enforcing offense of Auto Theft
- Enforcing Laws regulating dimensional regulations
- Investigating Traffic Crashes
- Confiscating Contraband and Stolen Property
- Assisting with quelling of Mobs and Riots
- Policing Disaster Areas
- Guarding Prisoners
2
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How many hours will command staff and special duty positions devote to patrol related duties?
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minimum of 10%
3
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When does employees receive ethic training?
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Upon Initial appointment
4
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How often are employees retrained on ethics?
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at lease once every two years
5
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What are sworn members expected to adhere to at all times?
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FHP code of Ethics and the Ethical standards established in Statute 112.313
6
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What are sworn members expected to conform to while on duty or off duty?
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Code of Conduct
7
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How should a sworn member handle conflicting orders from a supervisor or someone of superior rank?
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Inform them of the conflict with a previous order. If they don’t retract the order, the member will obey the conflicting order and will not be held responsible for disobedience of the previous order
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How should a sworn member handle an order that would require them to commit an illegal act?
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Ask the issuing officer to clarify the order or obtain his/her permission to confer with higher authority
9
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In what manner should a sworn member conduct themselves on and off duty?
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in a manner that reflect favorably on the division
10
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If unable to report to work, how soon will a sworn member notify his/her supervisor?
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2 hours prior to the beginning of shift
11
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What shall constitute an order to report for duty?
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any legally issued subpoena
12
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What is considered unsatisfactory performance by a sworn member?
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- lack of knowledge of the application of the laws required to be enforced
- an unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks
- failure to take appropriate action on the occasion of crime, disorder or other condition deserving police attention
- absence without leave
13
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When can a sworn member lend their identification cards or badges, or permit them to be photographed or reproduced?
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with the approval of the Director
14
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Who can authorize a sworn member to accept or solicit fees or compensation growing out of the performance of their official duties?
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The Division Director
15
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Who can authorize a member to use their names, photographs or official titles, which identify them as officers, in connection with testimonials or advertisements of any commodity or commercial enterprise?
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The Director
16
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When can sworn members address public gatherings, appear on radio or television, prepare any articles for publication, post on social media sites, act as correspondents to a newspaper or periodical, release or divulge information or any other matters of the Division while holding themselves out as representing the Division?
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Approval of the chain of command and the Chief of Public Affairs, up to and including the Division Director
17
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Who can authorize a sworn member to accept compensations, honorariums or permit their expense to be paid by sources other than the State of Florida for speaking or writing assignments performed as part of their official duties?
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The Director or his/her designee
18
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Can a sworn member co-sign a note for a superior officer?
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No
19
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Any changes to a sworn member address, telephone number, or emergency contact shall be reported within what time range and to who?
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reported within 48 hrs after the change to supervisor, Troop Commander and duty station
20
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Who can authorize a sworn member to divulge the identity of persons giving confidential information, release items of evidence, documents, photographs to members of the news media or others outside the criminal justice system?
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Deputy Director
21
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How are sworn members expected to operate their patrol vehicles?
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In a careful and prudent manner
22
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What should a sworn member do when their Driver License is lost or suspended?
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report it to the Division immediately
23
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What is considered absent without authorized leave?
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failure to appear when scheduled to work
24
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When are sworn members allowed to serve civil process or assist in civil cases?
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with the consent of the Director
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What should a sworn member do when they are the subject of an investigation by a government agency other than the Florida Highway Patrol?
notify his/her commanding officer with briefing on the circumstances surrounding the investigation
26
Who shall a sworn member notify when a LEO or an agent from another law enforcement agency requests the sworn member of the Florida Highway Patrol to submit to an interview concerning a non-duty related issue?
Inform Troop Commander ASAP - participation in the interview shall be at the discretion of the sworn member
27
What should a sworn member do if they are not sure when to notify the next level of command of critical incident?
resolve in favor of notification
28
What is the occurrence or event, natural or human-caused, which may include critical public health and medical emergencies, war-related disasters, terrorist threats/attacks, urban and wildfires, smoke/fog conditions affecting roadways, hurricanes/tropical storms/floods, tornadoes, nuclear accidents, aircraft accidents, hazardous material spills?
Critical Incident
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What is not considered a critical incident?
serious traffic crashes
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Who shall be notified immediately if a death or serious injury of an employee occurs?
The Director
31
Who shall be notified immediately if there is an involvement of an employee in the death or serious injury of another?
The Director
32
Who shall be notified immediately if a firearm is discharges not during training or qualifications?
The Director
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Who shall be notified immediately if an employee is arrested for any charge?
The Director
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Who shall be notified immediately if an employee is involved in any incident involving domestic violence?
The Director
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Who shall be notified immediately if an arrest of a prominent or famous person by Division personnel?
The Director
36
Who shall be notified immediately if there is a major fires or smoke.fog affecting roadways?
The Director
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Who shall be notified immediately if there is prolonged closing and subsequent re-opening of a major highway?
The Director
38
Who shall ensured the Director is informed of the initiation of any investigation involving vice, narcotics, or organized crime?
The Bureau Commander of BCII
39
Who will notify the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance if there is a citizen complaint alleging serious misconduct or criminal activity?
The Troop Commander
40
Who will notify the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance if there is a pursuit resulting in death or injury to Trooper or another person?
The Troop Commander
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Who will notify the Director and the Office of Professional Compliance if there is a use of control resulting in serious injury to Trooper or suspect?
The Troop Commander
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Who will notify the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance if there is an arrest of any Division employee?
The Troop Commander
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Who will notify the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance if there is a shooting incident involving FHP?
The Troop Commander
44
Who will notify the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance if there is a discharge of a firearm not during training/qualification?
The Troop Commander
45
When should the TWS input entries into the FHP NRS system?
prior to the end of his/her shift
46
What should be included along with the entries in the FHP NRS system?
A case number or a CAD incident number
47
How long does a sworn member have to request a separate promotional exam due to illness, hospitalization, death in immediate family or unusual circumstances the candidate may have?
72 hrs
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Who makes the final decision on a separate promotional examination?
The Director
49
How long does a promotional candidate have to request their own completed assessment exercises in the presence of the Administrator or a designated representative?
10 days of the official posting of the final promotional lists
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How long are promotional list good for?
July 1st until June 30th of the following year
51
How long does a promotional candidate have to appeal any decision of eligibility requirement, written exam review, final rating or other questions concerning elements of the promotional process?
in writing to the Director within 10 days of the administrator's decision
52
How long are temporary dwelling approved for?
90 days
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Who approves requests for temporary dwelling?
appropriate Chief or designee
54
How long does a promotional candidate have to appeal a disqualification?
in writing to the Director within 72 hours
55
Who is responsible for reviewing vacant position within a Troop to determine whether the position's city of assignment should be changed?
Troop Commanders
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Who is responsible for approving/disapproving requests to reside outside of the county of assignment?
Troop Commanders
57
What is the maximum distance a sworn member can live from their city of assignment?
40 miles
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Who can a sworn member appeal a "not granted" decision on residence outside of the designated residence area within the 40 miles of the city of assignment?
The appropriate Chief
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Who authorizes change to a vacant's position's city of assignment provided the position remains within the original county of assignment?
Deputy Director
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Who approves a change of a position's county of assignment?
The Director
61
Who determine whether other alternative work schedules are appropriate?
District Commanders
62
All leave without pay are to be reported to who at the time it occurs?
Personnel Attendance and Leave Office
63
Who schedules duty hours and zone assignment?
sub-district lieutenant
64
How long must new Troopers work the road before being placed on midnight shifts?
6 months
65
Who can authorize non-standard work schedules and may also utilize permanent or rotating shifts and days off?
Troop Commanders
66
How long of a break can a sworn member have during the first half of the work shift?
15 minutes
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How long of a break can a sworn member have during the second half of the work shift?
15 minutes
68
Who can authorize more than two members to take a work break/meal period at the same time and location?
District Commanders
69
How many FLSA Special Compensatory leave can an included member accrue?
100 hours
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Which included members is exempt from the FLSA Special Compensatory leave maximum hours rule?
Recruits at the Academy
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When are unused FLSA Special Compensatory Leave paid out?
End of June and December
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How many hours of regular compensatory leave can an Excluded Member accrue?
240 hours
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Who is responsible for sending COPP paperwork to the Office of Strategic Services?
Troop Commanders
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When will Troop Commanders send COPP paperwork to the Office of Strategic Services?
on or before the 7th of the month
75
What is the amount of sick leave hours a full-time career service member earn each month?
8 hours 40 minutes
76
When can supervisors request medical certification for illness before authorizing additional sick leave?
3 workdays or partial workdays of absence in any 30 calendar day
77
When is it required by the division for a member to submit medical certification for illness before any additional use of accrued leave can be authorized?
after 10 consecutive days of absence
78
Which office provides notice of FMLA to members and information about requirements to use FMLA?
Office of Employee Relations
79
How many hours of leave does a full time career service members earn during their first 5 years of employment?
8 hrs and 40 minutes (8.67 hrs)
80
How many hours of leave does a full time career service members earn when they have been employed more then 5 years on but less then 10 years?
10 hours and 50 minutes (10.83 hrs)
81
How many hours of leave does a full time career service members earn when they have been employed for over 10 years?
13 hours
82
What is maximum amount of annual leave a member can accrue before excess hours is transfer to sick leave?
360 hours
83
What is maximum amount of annual leave a senior management service and selected exempt service member can accrue before excess hours is transfer to sick leave?
480 hours
84
What is the maximum lifetime payout of annual leave if a member separates from state government?
240 hours
85
What is the maximum lifetime payout of annual leave if a senior management service or selected exempt service member separates from state government?
480 hours
86
How long does a member have to use Special Compensatory Leave?
within 60 calendar days of the holiday worked?
87
How long in advance must requests for leave of 40 continuous hours or more be made?
at least 60 days in advance
88
How many hours of administrative leave can a member request due to a death in the family?
16 hours
89
When should a member report all on-the-job related injuries to their immediate supervisor?
immediately or within 24 hrs from the time the injury occurred
90
How long is a sworn member placed on administrative leave after an officer involved shooting?
3 days
91
Who must a member notify if they becomes the subject of a domestic violence restraining order or injunction?
Troop Commander and provide a copy of the injunction
92
Who shall the Troop Commander notify once he is aware of a member being the subject to a domestic violence restraining order of injunction?
respective Chief and email a copy of the injunction
93
What must the Chief do after receiving a Domestic Violence Injunction notification from a Troop Commander?
Provide a copy of the order to the Office of General Counsel and consult with Deputy Director and the Office of Professional Compliance as to whether an administrative investigation should be conducted
94
Can a member who are the subject of a domestic violence injunction be assigned to alternate duties?
No
95
How long does an employee who separated from employment with the Division due to a Domestic Violence Injunction have to make arrangements to have any personally owned firearms and ammunition picked up?
60 days or else will be turned into the Sheriff's Office
96
How long does a supervisor have to make sure all firearms and ammunition taken from a member is delivered to and placed in an FHP facility armory?
Within 24 hrs
97
What is done with the members personally owned weapons if they separate from employment while the domestic injunction is still in effect?
May not be released to the member, however; can be released to any adult approved by a court of competent authority as authorized to receive the firearms and ammunition
98
Who is responsible to establish and maintain a current database of insurance information for all members who have been approved to work off duty employment?
District Commanders
99
Who is responsible to establish and maintain a list of approved off-duty police employment jobs for the Troop?
Troop Commanders
100
Completed request forms for off duty police employment should be submitted to the Troop Commanders/Deputy Directors at lease how many days prior to the date on which the employment is scheduled to commence?
10 working days
101
What type of off duty employment can a probationary member work?
traffic related off-duty police employment
102
When are sworn members not allowed to work off-duty?
personal or family sick leave, disability leave, a leave of absence without pay, Family Medical Leave or Parental Leave
103
What is the punishment for the first violation of Off-Duty employment directive?
10 days suspension from off-duty privileges
104
What is the punishment for the second violation of Off-Duty employment directive?
30 days suspension from off-duty privileges
105
What is the punishment for the third violation of Off-Duty employment directive?
6 months suspension from off-duty privileges
106
What is the punishment for the fourth violation of Off-Duty employment directive?
1 year suspension from off-duty privileges
107
What will the member's Troop Commander do if the member has been approved to work secondary employment outside of his/her Troop of assignment?
will provide a copy of the approval to other affected Troop Commanders for informational purposes
108
What is a form of Off-Duty employment administered by the Division?
Hireback
109
What will schedulers refrain from doing when scheduling private sector off-duty police employment?
scheduling a supervisory personnel who is higher ranking than the scheduler and serve in the same organizational component with the scheduling member/employee
110
When are schedulers require to submit an ODPE scheduler's monthly report?
on or before the 5th calendar day after the end of any month
111
Who can authorize private sector off-duty schedulers to schedule local county LEO who have jurisdiction in the area which the off-duty police employment is located?
Troop Commanders
112
Who can authorize a sworn member to wear civilian attire for an off-duty job?
Troop Commanders
113
What is the distance regulation for members who wishes to work off-duty jobs?
All jobs must begin within 30 miles of the county of assignment but may extend beyond the 30 mile limit
114
What type of vehicle insurance coverage is required for Off-Duty Employment?
at least $200,000/$300,000 vehicle liability insurance coverage and property damage coverage of $50,000
115
What is the minimum insurance coverage for off-duty dignitary protection jobs?
$1,000,000 coverage for performance liability
116
Who is responsible for signing off on all Monthly Off-Duty Police Employment report?
District Commanders
117
Who is responsible for comparing all entries on Monthly Off-Duty Police Employment report with information reported by schedulers?
District Commanders
118
Who is responsible for arranging for retention of a copy of referenced reports and appended checks for Off-Duty Police Employment?
District Commanders
119
Who is responsible for forwarding the original copy of ODPE and attached checks to the Cashier/Refund section in the Bureau of Accounting?
District Commanders
120
What is the deadline for District Commanders to submit ODPE and attached checks to the cashier/refund section in the Bureau of Accounting?
on/before the 20th day of the month
121
Who is responsible for forwarding the ODPE Troop Monthly report to Troop headquarter for Troop compilation?
District Commanders
122
Who is responsible for forwarding the completed ODPE Troop summary to the FHP research and Evaluation Section?
Troop Commanders
123
What is the deadline for Troop Commanders to submit the completed ODPE Troop summary to the FHP research and Evaluation Section?
on or before the 20th day of the following month
124
What is the combined total of scheduled overtime, hireback, or ODPE a sworn member can work in a week?
32 hours
125
When a sworn member is sick, how long until he/she can work ODPE?
24 hours from the beginning of shift for which he/she called in sick
126
What will happen if an ODPE employer is involved in a labor strike?
Troop Commander must withdraw approval to work for the employer
127
What is the allowable boot height range?
5 inches to 12 inches
128
What is the sole height requirement for boots?
No higher than 2 inches
129
What is the toes requirement for boots?
not less than 2 inches wide at a point 1 inch from the tip of the boot
130
Who is responsible for monitoring the ordering, exchanging and replacement procedures of uniforms of all members in his/her respective Troop?
Troop OOC
131
Who is responsible for keeping an individual inventory file on all members in his/her respective Troop?
Troop OOC
132
Who is responsible for ordering new supplies for Troopers through the Troop OOC?
Squad Sergeants
133
What is the shoulder strap on the dress jacket?
Sam Browne Black High-Glass Shoulder Strap
134
How many special insignia can be worn above the nameplate at one time?
2
135
What is the exception to the 2 special insignia above the nameplate policy?
Trooper of the Year award
136
Who are required to wear body armor at all time?
all uniformed members below the rank of Captain
137
When can body armor be worn over a Class A or B uniform?
In cases of emergency or unusual circumstances
138
What is the regulation on mustache?
may extend 1/4 inch horizontally beyond the corners of mouth and may not extend over the lips or below the corners of mouth
139
What is the regulation on finger nails?
neatly trimmed and may not extend more then 1/4 inch beyond the tips of the fingers
140
How long does a sworn member have to produce missing issued item or proof that the item was no longer issued to them?
24 hours
141
What is a supervisor responsibility if missing issued items are not produced after the 24 hours?
forward a memorandum of unaccounted items to Troop Commander
142
Who is responsible for physically inspecting each motor vehicle within the Troop at least once monthly?
Troop Commander or his/her designee
143
Who can authorize interior or exterior cosmetic repairs to vehicles?
Troop Commanders
144
When inspecting assigned patrol vehicle prior to start of shift, special attention should be given to what components?
Brakes, lights, and emergency equipments
145
How often should patrol vehicle's tires be checked?
weekly while cool
146
How often should patrol vehicle's brakes be checked?
every 5000 miles
147
How often should oil level be checked?
every time you get gas
148
When should patrol vehicle's air filter be changed?
as needed
149
When should the drive belts and battery terminals be checked?
weekly
150
What type of gas should be used in patrol vehicles?
regular unleaded
151
What must be done prior to installing window tint on patrol vehicles?
notify immediate supervisor
152
When are modification to Division communications equipment allowed?
when authorized by the Director
153
How many car washes are authorized per month?
2 at $10 per wash
154
Who can authorize additional car wash or detailing?
District Commanders
155
What is the maximum amount a sworn member can spend on the vehicle card for vehicle maintenance?
$150
156
What is the maximum amount a supervisor can charge on a driver card for vehicle maintenance?
less than $2500
157
When are receipts for fuel only purchases suppose to be submitted to the District Headquarters?
By the end of the workweek in which the purchase was made
158
Who is responsible for coordinating correspondence received at the field command level of which GHQ Staff is copied?
Troop Commanders
159
Who is responsible for determining that all correspondence control procedures are being followed by personnel assigned to the Troop?
Troop Commanders
160
Who is responsible for periodically reviewing correspondence procedures within the districts?
Troop Commanders
161
What must be done when correspondence are received from outside of the division?
Stamped with date received
162
What format should all correspondence be in?
Memorandum
163
What is the exception to the correspondence format?
Resignation and Retirement Letters
164
How will sworn members make request for written authorization of the Director?
In writing, must be approved by a supervisor and chain of command
165
Where are complaints records filed for cases completed prior to 2010?
The Office of Professional Compliance
166
Where are complaints records filed for cases completed after 1/01/2010?
DHSMV Office of the Inspector General
167
What is the process of complaint resolution that brings minor performance issues to an employee's attention thereby assisting the employee correct them?
Coaching
168
What are any allegation, verbal or written, against a member or employee from a citizen, supervisor or other employee?
Complaint
169
What are complaints or allegations of misconduct received from persons outside the Division?
Citizen Complaints
170
What are complaints or Allegations of misconduct initiated from within the Division?
Division Complaints
171
What term is used to classify a true allegation; however, the action of the agency or the employee was consistent with agency policy?
Exonerated
172
What term is used to classify a complaint that was clearly false or there is no credible evidence to support the complaint?
Unfounded
173
What term is used to classify when there is insufficient proof to confirm or to refute the allegation?
Not Sustained
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What term is used to classify a true allegation; the action of the agency or the employee was inconsistent with agency policy?
Sustained
175
What term is used to classify a true allegation; the action of the agency or employee was consistence with agency policy; however, the policy was deficient?
Policy Failure
176
What is the sequential number used to identify and track complaint investigations?
Complaint Control Number
177
What is an investigation of any complaint not resolved by a desk review or an investigation of an agency vehicle crash in addition to the initial crash investigation?
Complaint Investigation
178
What is the review of a complaint and/or violations that are documented on the FHP Complaint Intake and Inquiry Form?
Desk Review
179
What is an expressed dissatisfaction with an employee, that, even if true, would not be considered a violation of the Standards of Disciplinary Action?
Gripe
180
What is the written agreement between the employee and the Division prior to the initiation of an investigation?
Pre-Investigative Agreement
181
Who is responsible for reporting the status of all complaint investigations to the Director?
Commander of the Office of Professional Compliance
182
Who is the liaison to the Division, the OIG, the Office of General Counsel, Troop Commanders, and the Office of Employee Relations for all disciplinary matters>
Commander of the Office of Professional Compliance
183
Who maintains all complaints files prior to 2010, and all killed in the line of duty investigative files?
Commander of the Office of Professional Compliance
184
How often will the OPC Commander provide complaint tracking report to the Deputy Director, Patrol Operations, pertaining to complaint investigations outstanding for longer than 30 days?
Monthly
185
How often will the OPC Commander provide complaint tracking reports to all Troop Commanders?
Weekly
186
Who is responsible for investigating acts of sexual harassment of any employee of the Division?
Office of Employee Relations
187
Who will be notified if there are complaints alleging criminal misconduct?
Troop Commander and the Office of Professional Compliance
188
What types of complaints are referred to OIG for investigation?
Serious in nature, where if sustained will result in a suspension or greater
189
Who is responsible for marking intake form with "Not Resolved" from unresolved desk review?
Troop Commander
190
Who is responsible for forwarding all unresolved desk review to the Office of Professional Compliance along with a request for an investigation?
Troop Commander
191
Who can approve coaching/counseling for minor policy violations found during desk reviews?
District Commander
192
All resolved intake forms shall be forwarded to who?
Office of Professional Compliance
193
When should anonymous complaints be looked into?
Criminal Misconduct, Serious Policy Violations, There is independent evidence available to corroborate with the complaint
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What are anonymous complaints documented under?
Complaint Intake and Inquiry Form
195
Who shall notify the director of any "Use of Control" incident involving serious injury or death or the discharge of a firearm?
Troop Commander
196
Who shall notify the director of any unauthorized discharge of a firearm?
Troop Commander
197
Who shall notify the director of any death or serious injury of any Division Employee?
Troop Commander
198
Who shall notify the director of any Allegation of excessive use of control?
Troop Commander
199
Who shall notify the director of any allegation of criminal misconduct?
Troop Commander
200
Who shall notify the director of any matter where dismissal is a possible penalty?
Troop Commander
201
Who shall notify the director of any incident of an apparent or significant newsworthy nature?
Troop Commander
202
Who shall notify the director of any matter identified as grounds for decertifiation?
Troop Commander
203
Who is responsible for updating the complaint resolution process brochure?
Office of Profession Compliance
204
Who is responsible for making complaint resolution process brochure readily available during safety education programs?
Public Affairs Officers
205
Are gripes required to be documented?
No
206
Are gripes placed in the employee's work file?
Yes
207
When are gripes used as a need for coaching or training?
When similar nature gripes are repeated
208
What other form is use to document a patrol vehicle crash?
Complaint intake form
209
Who is responsible for conducting agency patrol vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality?
Lieutenant or above who will also oversee the traffic homicide investigation
210
What type of patrol vehicle crash does not require a desk review where a complaint intake is needed?
crash involves ONLY agency vehicles and no injuries
211
Who is responsible for assigning a supervisor to investigate a patrol vehicle crash?
Troop Commander
212
Who is responsible for forwarding a brief summary and recommendation for an appropriate policy revision when a complaint is classified as a Policy Failure?
District Commander
213
What can a supervisor do when he/she disagrees with a complaint classification or recommended action as a result of the complaint?
include a written statement as to his/her reason and include a recommendation for consideration
214
Who is responsible for reviewing complaint investigations and recommendations from chain of command and take appropriate actions?
Troop Commander
215
Who shall facilitate a resolution to any deficiency or disagreement arising from a complaint administrative review?
Troop Commander and Deputy Director of Patrol Operations
216
What is an early systematic approach to identify employees who may need assistance and tracks actions taken to assist the employee?
Early Intervention System (EIS)
217
Who has no greater obligation than to monitor and promote the well being of subordinates?
Supervisors
218
Who is responsible for documenting any unusual behavior patterns and making appropriate recommendations to the appropriate Deputy Director?
Troop Commanders
219
What will supervisors do when he/she notice unusual behavior patterns by any Division employee that would indicate stress-related problems?
Immediately notify his/her immediate supervisor and Troop Commander
220
What will happen if an employee accumulates three citizen complaints alleging rude of discourteous behavior within any three year period resulting in a sustained or not sustained finding?
Documented Discussion
221
What will happen if an employee accumulates four citizen complaints alleging rude of discourteous behavior within any three year period resulting in a sustained or not sustained finding?
Remedial Training
222
What will happen if an employee accumulates five citizen complaints alleging rude of discourteous behavior within any three year period resulting in a sustained or not sustained finding?
Fitness for Duty Evaluation
223
What findings shall not be used in consideration for determining the outcomes of complaint investigation spawning from Rude/Discourteous Behavior Toward the Public?
Exonerated or Unfounded
224
Who is responsible for conducting an annual review of the Employee Early Intervention System?
Chief Investigator
225
How often is the Employee Early Intervention System reviewed?
Annually
226
Who is responsible for ensuring monthly line inspection and annual facility inspection are conducted?
Troop Commanders and Chiefs
227
Who is responsible for line inspections of each member under their supervision?
Sergeants
228
Who is responsible for line inspections of each Sergeant under their supervision?
Lieutenants
229
Who is responsible for monthly inspections on each spare vehicle?
Lieutenants and Sergeants
230
Who will review and initial monthly inspections conducted by Sergeants?
Lieutenants
231
Who will take immediate action to provide replacement equipment and/or items listed on the monthly inspection report?
The Troop OOC
232
Who will review and initial the month inspection reports concerning members int heir command on a quarterly basis?
Captains
233
What will a supervisor do if a monthly line inspection cannot be conducted?
complete the identification portion of the form and include a reason why the inspection could not be completed in the remarks column
234
What does a supervisor has to do even if a member under their command is unavailable to be inspected?
Inspect the member's assigned vehicle each month
235
How long does a member have to correct any item found in substandard condition during an inspection?
5 days
236
How long does a member have to correct items of personal safety found in substandard condition during an inspection?
immediately
237
Who is responsible for annual inspection of district or sub-district offices?
Station Commander
238
Who is responsible for annual inspection of Troop Headquarters?
The OOC
239
Who will be notified if there are issues found involving health and/or personal safety during a facility inspection?
Troop Commander
240
Who will review all facility inspections?
District and Troop Commander
241
Where and to who are the facility inspection forward to after it has been reviewed by the District and Troop Commander?
forwarded to the Chief Administrative Officer at General Headquarters
242
How often are district, sub-district offices and Troop Headquarters inspected for safety?
Quarterly
243
Are work-space and equipment subject to entry and inspection by a supervisor without notice?
Yes
244
Who can authorize an employee to place personal locks on departmental equipment or facilities?
Troop Commander, Chief or designee
245
What is the main element a person must have for deadly force situations?
reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm
246
When are sworn member authorized to use deadly force to present escape or to capture a fleeing felon?
when they have reasonable cause to believe the subject poses an imminent threat of death or serious physical harm to the member or another person
247
What is the subject's attacking movements toward a member that may cause injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm?
Aggressive Resistance
248
What is a subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the member?
Active Resistance
249
What is a subject's verbal and/or physical refusal to comply with a member's lawful direction causing the member to use physical techniques to establish control?
Passive Resistance
250
What are forces which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm?
Deadly Force
251
What are bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death; causes serious, personal disfigurement; or results in long-term lost or impairment of the functioning of any bodily member?
Great Bodily Harm / Serious Physical Harm
252
Who shall create and maintain a repository for all "Use of Control Reports"?
Office of Professional Compliance Commander
253
Who is responsible for identifying members who are involved in three or more "Use of Control" incidents during any 12 months period?
Office of Professional Compliance Commander
254
Who is responsible for completing an annual analysis of Use of Control lncidents?
Office of Professional Compliance Commander
255
The annual analysis for use of control incidents shall be forwarded to who?
Director or designee
256
Who oversees/command all "Use of Control" investigations?
BCII and OIG
257
Unless deadly force is justified, control devices shall not be used to apply pressure to what body part?
Head, Neck, Throat
258
How long does a member have to submit an offense report after shooting an animal?
prior to going off duty
259
Who shall sworn member notify for all Use of Control incidents?
On-duty supervisor, District Lieutenants, or TWS
260
What incident are covered by the FHP/FDLE MOU?
Officer Involved Shooting, Inflecting of serious Bodily Harm upon a Trooper acting int he line of duty, Death of an arrestee in custody of a Trooper
261
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for ensuring that an FHP supervisor and emergeny medial personnel have been dispatched to the scene?
TWS
262
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for notifying the FHP chain of command and the FHP Critical incident peer support team leader?
TWS
263
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for notifying the appropriate FDLE regional operation center to request an FDLE Critical Incident Team be dispatched?
TWS
264
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for notifying the Troop PAO, Local Sheriff's Office?
TWS
265
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for notifying the Professional Compliance Commander and BCII Commander?
Troop Commander
266
In a serious Use of Force incident, who is responsible for ensuring appropriate supervisory or investigative personnel are assigned to conduct an administrative investigation and if appropriate, complete the supervisory use of control report?
Troop Commander
267
Who will serve under the FDLE Critical Incident team during a serious Use of Force incident?
a BCII member
268
Who shall handle all media request for a serious Use of Force incident?
FHP may release initial press statement acknowledging an incident, however; all media inquiries concerning the investigation are to be forwarded to FDLE
269
Who shall be notified when there is a discharge of a firearm except towards an animal?
Bureau Commander of the BCII
270
Who is responsible for forwarding all use of control reports to the BCII?
Troop Commander
271
How long is a sworn member placed on administrative leave after a shooting incident?
3 days
272
If a shooting incident results in injury or death, what must be done before a member can return to full duty status?
medically cleared by an agency-authorize mental health professional
273
What is the FHP's primary intermediate weapon?
ASR
274
What is needed to be excluded from ASR Training?
Statement from a physician
275
Who is responsible for investigating all theft of a Division owned firearm?
BCII
276
What are examples of prohibited weapons?
Black-jacks, sling-shots, slap-sticks, and flat or weighted tip saps
277
Maximum number of rounds in service weapon?
18
278
Where are extra ammunition supposed to be stored?
Glove Box
279
Who is responsible for maintaining stocks of service ammunition sufficient to maintain operational requirement?
Troop Commanders
280
Who has the authority to grant requests for the use of a personally owned handgun?
Troop Commanders
281
Who has the authority to grant requests for the use of a personally owned handgun to members assigned to GHQ and the Training Accademy?
Deputy Director or designee
282
How many personally owned handgun can be approve for use by a single member in a 12-month period?
no more than two
283
What is the maximum number of rounds for shotgun?
15 - 10 buckshot and 5 slug
284
How many personally owned rifle can be approve for use by a single member in a 12-month period?
no more than one
285
What are the rounds requirement for rifle's magazine?
minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 rounds
286
Who is responsible for ensuring all personally owned rifles meets FHP policy's criteria?
Troop Commanders
287
Who is responsible for keeping their respective Chief apprised of the use and inventory of tear gas?
Troop Commanders
288
How long does a member have to submit an incident report for a discharge of firearm incident, chemical weapon or less-lethal weapon?
Immediately, unless off-duty, then must be done within 24 hours
289
What is the length of the expandable baton training?
8 hours
290
By Policy, how often will a sworn member inspect their assigned weapons?
Weekly
291
During weekly weapons inspection, special attention is to be given to what?
Shotguns
292
Who is responsible for arranging for division issued weapons repairs through the OOC?
District Commanders
293
When movement of firearms/Tasers is involved, the completed firearms/taser action form must be emailed to the Fleet/Property Management section at GHQ within how many hours?
48 hours
294
General Headquarters member's weapons are inspected by who?
Academy Staff
295
How often are gas equipments inspected?
Monthly
296
Who is to be notified if a Division owned firearms is lost or stolen?
Troop Commanders via the chain of command
297
Who is responsible for notifying the Bureau Commander of BCII in a case of a loss of theft to a division owned firearm?
Troop Commanders
298
Who shall require the posting of sign around the FHP stations which reads "REMEMBER, FIREARMS ARE ALWAYS LOADED"?
Troop Commanders
299
How often is in-service refresher training done for the expandable baton?
Biennial - Once every two years
300
How often is in-service refresher training done for less-lethal weapon, impact weapons, or ASR?
Annually
301
Who is responsible for maintaining records of CEW issued in their respective Troop?
Troop OOC
302
When must CEW battery be replaced?
when Battery capacity drops to 20% or less
303
When shall sworn member conduct a full cycle spark test of CEW?
at the Beginning of each shift
304
Where must a member not spark test their CEW?
in public view
305
Who is responsible for CEW repairs?
Division CEW armorer
306
What must be done prior to any CEW being repaired or put out of service?
Final download of the data
307
How often shall CEW be inspected by a certified CEW instructor?
Semi-annually
308
What is the minimum requirement before CEW can be deployed?
subject must be actively resisting
309
What is required before a CEW can be used on a handcuffed subject?
Aggressive Resistance or higher
310
Except in rare justifiable situations, what is the maximum duration of a CEW application on a single subject at anytime?
15 seconds - 3 cycles
311
Who shall be notified immediately after a CEW application?
a supervisor
312
How long does a supervisor have to ensure the CEW data is downloaded following a deployment?
3 business days excluding holidays and weekends
313
When are sworn members required to advise violators of their constitutional rights?
prior to custodial questioning or at the beginning of a criminal investigation after a crash investigation
314
Who is responsible for reviewing and recommending
| updates to the searches policy?
Office of General Counsel
315
Who is responsible for determining the number of officers required to execute a search warrant?
On-Duty district supervisor or TWS
316
What does sworn members need to temporary detain someone in accordance to the Stop an Frisk "Terry Stop" law?
reasonable suspicion
317
What areas of the passenger compartment of a vehicle can a sworn member sweep for weapons?
Only in areas where a weapon can be placed or hidden
318
When must a search warrant be obtained prior to processing a crime scene?
When the crime scene is on private property
319
When is it allowable to process a crime scene on private property without a search warrant?
when the property's owner gives permission
320
Where must arrested subject be searched?
at the location of arrest
321
When are search incident to arrest not allowed?
when there is no probable cause to believe evidence of a crime charge may be found in the vehicle
322
When can member conduct strip or body cavity searches?
never, but can request jail personnel to do it
323
Who must the sworn member notify prior to requesting jail personnel to conduct a strip search?
supervisor
324
When is it okay to search a cell phone without a search warrant?
1. Plain view of evidence on phone
2. Emergency exist where a person's safety is in danger
3. Immediate threat to officer safety
4. Consent given
325
How will a sworn member prevent a cell phone from being erased remotely?
place it in a "Faraday" bag or turn the cell phone off and remove the battery
326
Who is responsible for the juvenile operations within the troop?
Troop Commanders
327
Who is responsible for overseeing and keeping records for the juvenile operations within the district?
District Commanders
328
Who shall serve as the district Juvenile Coordinator?
Lieutenant assigned by District Commanders
329
Who shall maintain a list of district school superintendents?
District Commanders
330
Who is responsible for developing and implementing programs related to the FHP's responsibility designed to prevent and control delinquent and criminal acts by juveniles?
The Chief of Public Affairs
331
Who shall be notify if a juvenile is arrested for felony and crime of violence?
District School Superintendent
332
Can information regarding juvenile felony arrests be released to the media?
Yes, if requested
333
When can a juvenile be incarcerated in a jail with adult prisoners?
Ordered by the courts
334
When can a juvenile be interviewed without a parent?
when the he/she is a victim or witness
335
How many officers can be present during a juvenile interrogation?
2
336
How long can a juvenile interrogation session last?
not over an hour without a ten-minute break
337
How long does the district station have to file juvenile cases?
within 7 days
338
Are sworn member allowed to hold a vehicle solely for the purpose of requiring the owner/driver to contact FHP, where the driver has fled the scene on foot?
No
339
If a vehicle is held for longer than five days, what arrangement should be made?
arrange to be towed to a facility where there will not be storage fee
340
What should be kept on the whistle lanyard?
Handcuff Key
341
Should prisoner be handcuffed to any part of a vehicle while being transported?
No
342
What can a sworn member do if a violent prisoner's action indicate they may pose a threat to the transporting officer of to the patrol vehicle or equipment?
The feet of the prisoner shoulder be secured with Flex-cuffs or similar restraints
343
What is the primary duty of a sworn member transporting a prisoner?
safe delivery of the prisoner in his or her care
344
When can a minor and an adult be transported together?
When both committed the same offense
345
How many prisoner can a sworn member transport at one time?
maximum is two without a cage
346
How many member will escort a dangerous prisoners via aircraft?
at least two
347
How many dangerous prisoner can be on board one aircraft?
maximum of one
348
What is the primary use of transporting van?
DUI checkpoint, DL and faulty equipment checkpounts, civil disturbance (mass arrests)
349
When prisoner transport vans are deployed, who can direct the driver to patrol certain areas to increase manpower or visibility in the area?
Troop Commander or his/her designee
350
Who has discretion to use prisoner transport vans?
Troop commander or his/her designee
351
When can MDC equipment be in the vehicle after end of shift?
If vehicle is in locked garage
352
If vehicle is not in a locked garage, where shall MDC equipment be stored at end of shift?
in residence or locked office
353
What is a prohibited place to store MDC equipment?
in trunk of a vehicle
354
What must be done if MDC is left in an unattended vehicle?
locked in docking device with the docking keys removed
355
Who shall be notify if a MDC is believe to be stolen?
Bureau Commander of BCII
356
Who can authorize Non-Division Employees to use MDC?
Troop Commander in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer
357
What is the process to get additional software loaded on the MDC?
Written request to Troop Commander - Troop Commander determines if additional software is appropriate then forward request to Chief Technology Officer
358
Who can exempt a sworn member from having to be logged into the SmartMCT Mobile Application while on duty?
The Director
359
Who shall be notify if MDC's GPS function is not working?
supervisor and TAC
360
When is it allowable to turn off location information display in CAD for a unit?
during a work assignment if having the display on will adversely affect the assignment
361
Who can authorize the location information display in CAD to be turned off?
Troop Commander or someone of equivalent rank
362
What are public records that have been identified in the Florida Statutes as exempt from public inspection?
Exempt Records
363
Who is responsible for reviewing press releases in their troop prior to dissemination to the media?
Public Affair Officers
364
If PAO is not available, who is responsible for reviewing press releases in their troop?
on-day supervisor or TWS
365
Who is responsible for notifying Troop PAO, TWS, and State Attorney of newsworthy events or incident?
on-scene supervisor
366
Who is responsible for releasing information at the scene of a traffic crash or other incident?
Troop PAO or on-scene supervisor
367
Who is responsible for reviewing press releases regarding large-scale operations?
Chief PAO
368
Who shall be notify If another agency requests information not be disseminated in a press release?
forward request through chain of command to Troop Commander and Chief PAO
369
Who can authorize identity of suspect prior to arrest to be release to news media?
Troop Commander or designee
370
Who can authorize identity of a person who is a victim of any sexual offense to be release to news media?
Troop Commander of Designee
371
Who can authorize identity of victims or witnesses be released to the news media?
Troop Commander of Designee
372
Who can authorize release to the news media the identity of any critically injured or deceased person prior to NOK?
Troop Commander of Designee
373
After a crime scene has been processed, who can give news media permission to enter the scene?
Supervisors
374
Are news media allow into private property to photograph a scene?
No, however; they can conduct business as long as they remain on public property
375
Who can authorize the release of division photographs, mug shots, videotape, film, or composites of subjects in custody to the news media?
Troop Commander or Designee
376
During multiple agency involved investigations, who is responsible for releasing information to Media?
the Agency having primary jurisdiction
377
When can a photograph of a member be released to the media?
only after the member gives permission
378
Who can create social media accounts for the Division?
Chief PAO or their designee
379
Who shall maintain a list of individuals who are authorized to post on Division's social media accounts?
The Public Affairs Office
380
Who can authorize an employee to create a social media account that represents the Division?
Division Director or designee with coordination with the Chief PAO
381
Who shall establish protocols for all Division's social media accounts?
The Public Affairs Office
382
At who direction can a social media account be created for the purpose of official administrative or criminal investigations?
Division Director or their designee
383
If assigned to limited access road, how long should the entire road within the assigned area be covered?
Twice during the tour of duty
384
When should patrol vehicle be moved from the roadway if parked?
as soon as practical
385
How many vehicle can a sworn member stop at one time?
two
386
Who can authorize concealed position operation of VASCAR-plus?
supervisor
387
How long can a sworn member work RSMD, LSMD, or VASCAR-plus in a stationary position?
30 minutes
388
How fast can a sworn member drive on the shoulder to get to an incident which has cause a congestion?
15 MPH with lights and/or siren
389
How will a sworn member operate a patrol vehicle?
with due regard for safety of all persons
390
Who is responsible for the creation of a records component within the troop?
Troop Commanders
391
Who is responsible for arranging compilation of statistical data concerning the occurrences of traffic crashes?
Office of Strategic Services
392
How many feet are personnel kept from the scene of Hazardous Material leaks/incident?
2000 feet
393
What is the primary responsibility of the first member responding to the scene of a motor vehicle crash?
Care for the injured and protect the scene
394
Who can waive the requirement of having THI respond to a crash involving division vehicle or on-duty personnel that involves death, serious bodily injury or significant damage to property?
Troop/District Commander
395
For any report of or actual traffic fatality, a supervisor will do what?
Respond to the scene
396
For unusual, multi-vehicle and multi-fatality crashes and no supervisor is available, an on-call supervisor will do what?
Respond to the scene
397
Who will promulgate procedures regarding crash report copies retailed by local FHP facilities?
Troop Commanders
398
When can names of the deceased be released to the press?
after NOK has been made
399
Where are NOK notification transmitted to after it's been made?
Troop Headquarters and General Headquarters
400
Under ideal conditions, how many members will be assigned to a fatal crash?
two - 1 Trooper, 1 Corporal
401
Who is responsible for making NOK for fatal crashes?
the Trooper
402
What is the intervals for all follow-up reports?
30 days
403
Who shall the member contact when deciding to obtain medical blood?
Local Assistant State Attorney and FHP General Counsel
404
When can a sworn member investigate a crash that has been previously investigated by another sworn member?
When authorized by appropriate Deputy Director or designee
405
How many days does a member have to submit completed crash to the server?
not to exceed ten calendar days
406
What can sworn member pursue a vehicle for?
a felony offense, DUI, Reckless Driving
407
Who is responsible for conducting a pursuit policy compliance review?
Troop Commanders
408
What speed are allowed during emergency response?
shall not exceed 15 mph over the speed limit
409
When are sworn members allow to exceed 15 mph over the speed limit during emergency response?
Immediate threat exist, quick response is necessary, and circumstances allow for safe operation of patrol vehicle at higher speed
410
During a pursuit, what is the requirement for member to exceed the maximum speed limit?
as long as life or property is not endangered
411
Who will be notified if a pursuit last longer than five minutes?
District Commander
412
Who will be notified if a pursuit last longer than five minutes if the District Commander can not be reached?
Troop Commander
413
Who is responsible for notifying the District Commander or Troop Commander of a pursuit lasting longer than five minutes?
On-Duty Supervisor
414
Who is responsible for investigating vehicle crashes resulting from a pursuit involving injury, death, or major property damage?
District Lieutenant
415
When can FHP assist other agency in a pursuit situation?
Only if the pursuit meets FHP's pursuit criteria
416
Are caravanning allowed in a pursuit?
No
417
Are members allow to pass other patrol vehicles involved in the pursuit?
Only with permission from the primary unit or the supervisor
418
How many patrol vehicles are allowed in a pursuit?
maximum of 3 unless a supervisor authorizes more
419
What are unmarked patrol vehicle primary responsibility in a pursuit?
back-up, primary will be given to marked vehicles
420
What type of vehicles are not allowed in a pursuit?
Patrol Motorcycles
421
When are non-pursuit rated pick-up trucks and SUV allowed in a pursuit?
when the suspect poses an immediate threat
422
When are emergency roadblock allowed in a pursuit?
last resort, when deadly force is justified
423
Who is responsible for authorizing an emergency roadblock during a pursuit?
must be authorized by a supervisor
424
When are sworn members allowed to shoot from or at a moving vehicle?
last resort to prevent imminent death or serious physical injury to officer or another person
425
Are rolling roadblock authorized in a pursuit?
yes
426
Can PTDs be used against motorcycles or three-wheeled vehicles?
Yes, if deadly force is justified
427
When are sworn member allow to pit large, heavy vehicles, vehicles with flat tires, vehicles with high center of gravity, and vehicles known to be transporting hazmat?
when deadly force is justified
428
Who can authorize a sworn member to join in another agency's pursuit?
A supervisor
429
Can a sworn member pursue a vehicle into a foreign jurisdiction when the offense was for fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO?
No
430
Pursuit offense report and administrative review of all emergency roadblocks shall be forwarded through the chain of command to who?
Deputy Director and a copy shall also be forwarded to the Academy
431
Offense report for PTD shall be forwarded through the chain of command to who?
Deputy Director and a copy shall also be forwarded to the Academy
432
After the Troop Commanders conduct a pursuit policy compliance review, where does the review go?
to the appropriate Chief
433
After the appropriate chief has review a pursuit policy compliant review from the Troop Commander, where does the review go?
To the Office of Strategic services and a copy shall be forwarded to the Academy
434
How often will the Office Of Strategic Services conduct an analysis of pursuits involving FHP Members?
Annually
435
Who shall the Office of Strategic services report the result of the pursuit analysis to?
The Director
436
How often does the Policy and Accreditation section review pursuit policy and reporting procedures?
Annually
437
What is the primary responsibility of the Florida Highway Patrol?
Traffic Enforcement
438
When are DUI citation issued?
BAC is .08 or higher or when there is a refusal
439
When a DUI citation is issued, what must the sworn member notify the arrestee?
The DUI Citation is their notice of suspension for the driver's license
440
What will a member do if a DUI UTC was issued but the violator failed to display a driver's license?
get right thumbprint imprinted on the back of the court compliant copy
441
How are traffic infraction citations delivered?
in person unless the defendant resides outside of the member's district or county
442
How often are seized tag mailed to the DHSMV Bureau of Credentialing Services?
at least monthly
443
Who is responsible for mailing all seized tag to the DHSMV Bureau of Credential Services?
the OOC
444
When will sworn member assist a DUI suspect in obtaining an independent test?
Only after the suspect has complied with the rest requested by the sworn member
445
How are seized driver license destroyed?
by shredding
446
Where are seized out of state license sent to?
Bureau of Motorist Compliance at GHQ
447
How long are CMV driver placed out of service for any alcohol in their system?
24 hours
448
Can a CMV driver operate a vehicle once placed out of service for 24 hours due to alcohol?
Yes, they can drive non-commercial vehicles
449
When new laws does not provide for a grace period, how long can the division designate a grace period?
not to exceed 6 months
450
Can sworn members enforce parking violations?
yes, only if the driver is present to accept a citation
451
What is the time-frame to submit DUI paperwork to BAR?
within 5 days
452
What are PBT only used for?
Administrative suspensions on the 0.02 Zero Tolerance and the 0.04 CMV Disqualification
453
When legislative session are in, are member allow to arrest congressman and senators?
Yes, only for treason, felony or breaches of the peace, assault or DUI
454
How long does a sworn employee have to report on the job injury to their supervisor?
immediately or within 24 hours
455
Who is responsible for notifying the TWS in regards to on the job injuries?
On-duty or responsible supervisor
456
How long does the Florida Workers' Compensation Law gives employer to report accident to insurance carrier?
within 7 days of the actual knowledge of an injury or death
457
For non-employee injury, who shall be notify immediately?
supervisor
458
For non-employee injury, where is the investigative report of the incident submitted to?
Office of Professional Compliance and appropriate chief
459
For non-employee injury, who is responsible for forwarding the completed investigative report to the Troop Legal Advisor?
Troop Commanders
460
What is the per diem rate per day?
$80
461
What is the max allowance for breakfast during travels?
$6
462
What is the max allowance for lunch during travels?
$11
463
What is the max allowance for dinner during travels?
$19
464
Where is gasoline and other flammable liquids not routinely allowed in a patrol vehicle?
Trunk
465
Who can authorize sworn members to drive patrol vehicle to college, law enforcement training classes at non-FHP facility, and to authorized gym or exercise facility?
Troop Commanders
466
Who is responsible for locating suitable storage for damaged division vehicles and publishing a list of approve sites within their area of command?
Troop Commanders
467
How often is the list of suitable storage for damaged division vehicles updated?
Annually
468
What is considered temporary files?
Field Intelligence Reports
469
What are documented information that does not rise to the level of reasonable suspicion, but reference an event or activity that indicates the possibility of criminal activity?
Temporary File
470
Who shall review Field Intelligence Reports prior to dissemination?
BCII
471
When are field intelligence report not completed during a field contact unless ordered by the Director or designee?
when probable cause for arrest has developed and subject is arrested
472
How long are field intelligence report retained for in the Mobile Form System?
1 year
473
Who is responsible for ensuring that field intelligence reports are purged from the system?
Chief Intelligence Officer
474
How often are Troopers trained on the Nationwide Suspicious Reporting Initiative?
Initial and Biennial Training (once every two years)
475
When are sworn members required to initiate all traffic stops on the radio?
between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
476
What are all initiation of traffic stops must be based on?
Violations committed by occupants of the vehicle, based on BOLO, or in accordance with Stop and Frisk law.
477
Who shall approve qualified technician to install MVR/BWC equipment?
Chief Technology Officer or designee
478
What shall be done if a Division Motorcycle is left unattended?
Front and Rear Cameras shall be removed from the mount and secured
479
When are sworn members allowed to disable MVR/BWC equipment?
directing traffic, disable vehicle assist, dignitary protection and transportation and extended traffic crash and THI investigations
480
When are sworn members allow to use BWC on the grounds of any elementary, middle, or high school?
when responding to incident where there is an imminent threat to life
481
Who can authorize MVR/BWC videos to be uploaded and use on social media?
The Director or his/her designee
482
Who can give permission to sworn member to work on their MVR/BWC equipment?
Chief Technology Officer
483
Who shall a sworn member notify about inoperable or malfunctioning MVR/BWC microphone?
Supervisor and TAC
484
Who must give approval and consent prior to live streaming of MVR/BWC equipment?
Captain or higher ranking member
485
Live Streaming event shall be documented in what?
FHP's NRS
486
How many approved storage media unit shall each District maintain?
1
487
How often shall sworn members upload MVR/BWC recording to the server?
At least once per work week
488
Who can authorize a temporary delay for an administrative upload of MVR/BWC recording?
Troop Commanders
489
What type of MVR/BWC recordings are kept indefinitely?
Active THI Investigation, Active BCII Investigation, and Capital/Life Felony Convictions
490
Who can authorize district personnel to reproduce MVR/BWC recordings?
District Commanders
491
Who can authorize outside entity to review high-profile incidents related to LEO activities caught on MVR/BWC?
Director or Designee
492
Who and when shall a sworn member report all MVR/BWC equipment failure to?
report to supervisor prior to end of shift
493
When will supervisor review MVR/BWC recordings from their subordinate?
monthly
494
How many MVR/BWC recordings from their subordinate shall supervisors review monthly?
a minimum of 5
495
All request for exhibit, display and demonstration of MVR/BWC equipment shall be directed to who?
Troop Commander or designee
496
How often are TWS arranged to be on-duty to manage the operation of each shift?
24 hrs basis
497
What is a standardized, on-scene, all hazards incident management approach?
Incident Command System (ICS)
498
How long must a road closure of limited access highway or main arterial roadway that is the direct result of a critical incident last before it is considered a significant road closure?
excess of 20 minutes
499
Who is responsible for ensuring that a Troop Watch Supervisor is available and on duty with all shifts covered at all times?
Troop Commanders
500
Who is in charge in the events that a District Commander and District Lieutenant are unavailable?
TWS
501
What shall the out-going TWS do prior to going off duty?
Brief the in-coming TWS and input the information into the FHPNRS
502
Who is responsible for notifying the Troop Commander and the District Commander of all critical incidents in the absence of a district supervisor?
TWS
503
In the absence of a district supervisor, who is responsible for notifying and briefing the appropriate PAO regarding all critical incidents?
TWS
504
What should the TWS do when there is an insufficient staffing levels during the shift for each district?
notate it in the End-of-Shift briefing report
505
What is not considered a critical incident?
Serious traffic crashes
506
When are sworn members and communications personnel trained on significant road closures?
around the month of October
507
What topics are discussed for significant road closure training?
Best practices to safely close and open roadway, communication techniques, public affairs, LVORI, and changes in FHP policy
508
What is the low visibility occurrence risk index?
LVORI
509
Who is the narcan liaison?
FHP's Homeland Security Coordinator
510
What is the amount of intranasal spray per unit?
4mg/1ml
511
When will supervisor be immediately notified during an overdose incident?
when Fentanyl is suspected
512
Who will be notify as soon as possible once NARCAN has been administered?
a supervisor
513
What will a sworn member submit after the administration of NARCAN?
Offense Incident Report detailing the administration
514
How are suspected Fentanyl transported?
left in container and placed in two layers of air tight sealed plastic bags within the trunk of the vehicle
515
Which method is use to test any powder substance?
only non-invasive presumptive tests
516
Who are authorize to use TruNarc device?
Evidence Property Custodians and CIU members
517
How often are TruNarc device updated?
Annually
518
Where are NARCAN Use Report kept?
Troop Headquarters marked confidential
519
Who is responsible for the storage of NARCAN and issuing to sworn members?
Troop OOC
520
When shall sworn members check NARCAN to make sure its not expired?
Prior to shift
521
Who shall notify the Department's NARCAN Liaison of any NARCAN nasal spray kit taken off-line or submitted for replacement?
Troop OOC
522
Where do supervisors document NARCAN Nasal Spray Kit expiration date?
Monthly Patrol Line Inspection report
523
Who is the Division Infectious Disease Control Officer?
A training officer at the Academy assigned by the Chief Training Officer
524
What are pathogenic microorganism present in human blood and can cause disease in humans?
Bloodborne Pathogens
525
What are any solid or liquid waste that may present a threat of infection to humans?
Biomedical Waste
526
What is an approach to infection control?
Universal Precautions
527
When are Vaccinations for Hepatitis B made available to all job classification?
within ten working days after initial assignment
528
Who is the infectious disease control coordinator within each Troop?
The Troop OOC
529
Who is responsible for documentation of Biomedical Waste Management training and maintaining all biomedical waste management records within the Troop?
District Commanders or designee
530
Who is responsible for ensuring their Troop Employees comply with the Biomedical Waste Management Policy and appointing an employee at each location within the Troop to be responsible for maintaining the biohazard container?
Troop Commanders
531
What is considered a significant exposure?
exposure to mucous membranes, blood or body fluid through needle and sharps, and exposure of skin to visible blood or body fluids
532
What are fluids from joints?
Synovial Fluid
533
What are fluids from lungs?
Pleural fluid
534
What are fluids from abdominal?
Peritoneal
535
What type of body excretion are not considered biomedical waste unless visibly contaminated with blood?
feces, nasal discharges, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears, urine and vomitus
536
What is the Ryan White Comprehensive Aids Resources Emergency Act of 1990?
names of employees exposed to a possible infection shall remain confidential in all areas except to those immediately involved
537
What is the importance of a physician's statement during a significant exposure incident?
it is probable cause for the issuance of the Warrant to Conduct Examination
538
In a significant exposure incident where a warrant for examination is obtained, where is a supervisor suppose to take the suspect to get a blood test if the suspect is not arrested?
with reasonable force to the county health department
539
How long after the initial injection should the second injection be administered for the HEP B vaccination?
30 days later
540
How long after the initial injection should the final injection be administered for the HEP B vaccination?
in 6 months after the second injection
541
How long does it take a skin test to react positively after an exposure to TB?
2 to 10 weeks
542
What does a positive reaction mean on a TB test?
infected with the TB germ, not the TB disease
543
Where are first aid kit kept while sworn members are on duty?
Trunk of Patrol vehicle
544
Whats included in a disposable infectious control kit?
Examination mask and eye shield, Examination gown, two pair of examination gloves, two germicidal hand-wipes, and a CPR mask
545
Where are gloves stored within the patrol vehicle?
Passenger Compartment
546
Who shall be notified when transporting a subject known to have an infectious disease who has blood or body fluids present on his/her person or clothing?
a supervisor
547
All reports regarding personal contamination of a member shall be forwarded to who?
Troop Commander
548
How often shall sworn members disinfect the interior of their patrol vehicle with an approved virucidal-germicidal solution or aerosol spray?
at least every 6 months if prisoners have been transported in the vehicle
549
Contaminated clothing should never be washed in where?
member's home or a coin laundry
550
When should bio-hazard waste containers at FHP facilities be picked up?
no later than 30 days of the container being sealed
551
What is a real or suspected crime of such severity that it creates, or seems likely to create, an intense public demand for identification, apprehension and prosecution of the offender?
Major Offense
552
What are activities undertaken by a member who responds to the scene of a crime?
Preliminary investigation
553
What are activities undertaken by an officers facilitating the identification and apprehension of a criminal offender and maximizing the probability of successful prosecution?
Comprehensive Investigations
554
What type of case has a closing status of "all leads exhausted"?
Cold Case
555
What happen to a case if no new information is received after a period of one year?
classified as a cold case
556
How often are follow-up reports made on all open investigations?
30 day intervals
557
Who shall investigate all comprehensive investigations of major offense referred to the jurisdiction of the FHP?
BCII
558
Who may establish procedures to obtain the services of a crime scene technicians with approval of the Director?
Troop Commanders and the Division's Chief Investigator
559
When are antique firearms included in the term "firearm"?
when it is used in the commission of a crime
560
How long does a supervisor have to send a copy of any domestic violence report, excluding all victim/witness statements and other materials that are part of an active criminal investigation, to the certified domestic violence center in the area?
within 24 hours of receipt of the report
561
What should be requested when dealing with a domestic violence situation?
A back-up officer
562
What must be included in the first line of the narrative portion for a domestic violence report?
In bold print "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT"
563
During a domestic violence situation, is consent of the victim required for an arrest?
No, only need probable cause
564
What is the responding member responsibility when responding to an allegation of domestic violence against an employee of the FHP?
ensure the safety of the complainant, secure all division issued firearms, taser and ASR, and attempt to locate and secure any personally owned firearms
565
During an FHP domestic violence incident, who is responsible for notifying the District Commander, Troop Commander, Troop PAO, and local LEO agency?
TWS or On-duty/On-call Supervisor
566
During an FHP domestic violence incident, who is responsible for notifying the Chief Investigator, Commander of the Office of Professional Compliance and the Chief PAO?
Troop Commander
567
Who will conduct a criminal investigation for a FHP domestic violence incident if local LEO agency is unwilling or unable to investigate the incident?
BCII
568
What is a fair probability or reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been or is being committed, based on the totality of circumstances?
Probable Cause
569
What will a member do when another law enforcement agency requests assistance?
notify a supervisor
570
Who is responsible for reviewing all requests for assistance?
District Commanders
571
Who can assign a supervisor to serve as a point of contact for other law enforcement agencies requesting assistance?
District Commanders
572
Pending approval of the District Commanders, request for assistance concerning possible significant contraband seizures shall be turned over to who?
CIU members
573
What must be done prior to making an omission of the arrest statement indicating an arrest was made based on information and intelligence obtain from another agency?
has to get authorization from the SAO
574
When should a show-up be utilized?
when suspect is apprehended near the scene of crime within a short period of time (one hour)
575
What is the minimum amount of fillers photograph are included in a photographic lineup?
five
576
What is the minimum amount of fillers for a physical lineup?
at least two
577
Who must agree to and be present at a physical lineup?
Assistance State Attorney
578
What are the three conditions for a field show-up?
Location, Timing, Physical Description from a credible witness
579
Who shall a sworn member contact for the composition of a photographic line-up?
Intelligence and Analysis Section of BCII
580
When are sworn member allow to use other sources for the composition of a photographic line-up?
in exigent circumstances
581
Taser: What is the effective range of the Close Quarter Cartridge?
4ft-12ft
582
Taser: What is the effective range of the Stand-Off Cartridges?
11.5ft-25ft
583
Taser: What is the minimum number of training hours required for the initial certification?
6hrs
584
Taser: Which cartridge is loaded in Cartridge bay one?
Close Quarter cartridge
585
Tase: Which cartridge is loaded in Cartridge bay two?
Stand Off Cartridge
