215 Observer Program

Question 1

An individual convicted of ________________ will not be allowed to participate in the
Observer Program.

Answer 1

a felony crime against a person, any
felony drug charge, or with an outstanding warrant

Question 2

An individual convicted of a felony crime against property, misdemeanor drug charges,
morals charge, or persons with any pending criminal charges will not be permitted to ride
for a period of______________________.

Answer 2

five years from the last conviction.

Question 3

An individual convicted of any other
misdemeanor charge(s) (drugs/morals) will not be permitted to ride for a period of one year from the last
conviction. Convictions include adjudication which was withheld. Exceptions may be
permitted with the approval of__________.

Answer 3

the zone commander or higher authority.

Question 4

Observer Program-. Members of the media must have approval from ______ prior to a ridealong.

Answer 4

(prior approval of the Public Information Officer (PIO), and a
commanding officer or higher authority is required);

Question 5

Observers wanting to ride with a CSO will submit the Observer Program Request/Release
Form (P-0596) to_______________________.

Answer 5

the Commanding Officer of Recruitment & Selection at the Academy.

Question 6

Observers, once approved, are permitted to ride one time within any two week
period unless otherwise approved by____________or higher authority. The
approval is valid for a 14 day period;

Answer 6

the Chief of Patrol

Question 7

The Observer Program Request/Release Forms (P-0596) generated from the substation
personnel as well as those initiated by the individual officers will be maintained___________ after ride-along.

Answer 7

four
anniversary years