220 Traffic Function (V10)

Question 1

If a violator refuses to sign a citation for a criminal infraction or an infraction that requires a court appearance required by FSS Chapter 318.14(2), what must occur prior to the violator being arrested?

Answer 1

7. Violator Signatures
   a. Violators being issued a UTC for a criminal infraction or an infraction that requires a
   court appearance are required by Florida State Statutes (F.S.S.) Chapter 318.14(2) to
   sign and accept the UTC………
   b. When a violator refuses to sign a UTC that requires his signature, the officer shall
   explain that refusal to sign and accept the UTC constitutes a crime and will result in
   physical arrest as stated in F.S.S. 318.14(3). If the violator still refuses to sign the UTC,
   the officer shall: [CALEA 1.2.5, 61.1.2]
   (1) Have a supervisor respond to the scene, who shall also attempt to gain the violator’s
   compliance; and (2) If the violator still refuses to sign and accept the UTC after speaking to a supervisor, physically arrest the violator for refusing to sign a summons and transport him to
   the Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF).

Question 2

A thumb print is required for what restriction violation imported after a DUI conviction?

Answer 2

8. Fingerprint Procedures
   a. Officers must place the violator’s fingerprint on the reverse side of the UTC complaint
   copy when the violator: [CALEA 61.1.5, 82.2.1]
   (1) Has no valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license, state-issued
   identification card, or military-issued identification card;
   (2) Has a suspended, revoked, or altered driver’s license;
   (3) Is the driver, but is not in possession of his/her valid driver’s license; and
   (4) Is the driver and is in violation of the “Business Purposes Only” restriction that was
   imposed due to a DUI conviction.

Question 3

After a thumbprint is obtained on a citation, within what time and to who should the citation containing the print be forwarded to?

Answer 3

8. Fingerprint Procedures
   c. Forward the original citation containing the fingerprint to the Citation Accountability
   Unit within 24 hours; and

Question 4

When may an officer seize a license plate and what is the process for attaching it to the appropriate citation and turning it in?

Answer 4

9. Seizures of Driver’s Licenses and Vehicle Plates
   c. When an officer determines a violator’s driver’s license or vehicle registration has been
   suspended for at least 30 days due to inadequate insurance, and he/she is the owner of
   the vehicle, the officer shall seize the license plate and attach it to the appropriate UTC.
   Officers shall also attach a printout of the violator’s driver’s license status check to the
   UTC. If the vehicle registration identifies a business or corporation as an owner of the
   vehicle, the license plate shall not be seized.

Question 5

Officers are required to obtain a _______________’s approval prior to physically arresting a
violator for a ____________________ traffic infraction. _____________________ shall analyze the specific
circumstances to determine if a physical arrest is justified. The name of the approving
_____________________ shall be placed in the narrative of the Arrest & Booking Report.

Answer 5

11. Misdemeanor Traffic Citations [CALEA 61.1.2]
    a. Officers are required to obtain a supervisor’s approval prior to physically arresting a
    violator for a misdemeanor traffic infraction. Supervisors shall analyze the specific
    circumstances to determine if a physical arrest is justified. The name of the approving
    supervisor shall be placed in the narrative of the Arrest & Booking Report.

Question 6

When issuing a civil uniform traffic citation, how long, which copy, and to who must the citation be given?
A. The officer’s process for submission

Answer 6

E. Issuance of Civil Uniform Traffic Citations
d. Forward the white copy of the citation to a supervisor within 24 hours; and

Question 7

When must a citation be forwarded to a supervisor with 24 hours?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Answer 7

f. Forward the paper copy of the citation to a supervisor within 24 hours if the citation:
(1) Contains a signature;
(2) Contains a fingerprint; or
(3) Is associated with the seizure of a driver’s license or license plate (attach the seized
item to the paper copy).

Question 8

When reviewing a citation, a supervisor shall write his ID number and initials where on the citation and to whom and in what time frame must it be sent?

Answer 8

3. Upon receiving a citation from a citation book or SmartCop application, a supervisor shall:
   a. Review the citation to ensure it is accurate, complete, and written in accordance with
   JSO policies and F.S.S.;
   b. Write his ID number and initials in the left margin indicating his approval; and
   c. Ensure the citation is forwarded to the Citation Accountability Unit within 24 hours via
   the marked drop box located in the Police Memorial Building (PMB).

Question 9

Who’s permission must be obtained in order to amend a citation?

Answer 9

5. If an error is noticed on a citation that has been submitted or transmitted via SmartCOP, an
   officer may get permission from their supervisor and contact the Citation Accountability
   Unit in order to amend the citation.

Question 10

Who is responsible for the radar and laser unit inventory?

Answer 10

4. Responsibility for the radar and laser unit inventory belongs to the Commanding Officer of
   Traffic Enforcement Unit where the unit is assigned; and [CALEA 17.5.2]

Question 11

Any officer with an issued radar, laser, or tint meter is responsible for returning the equipment and notifying who?

Answer 11

5. Any officer with an issued radar, laser, or tint meter is responsible for returning the
   equipment and notifying supervisor in charge of inventory. [CALEA 17.5.2]

Question 12

Each radar device shall be serviced and calibrated every __________ months by a JSO-designated
qualified service technician. Officers with radar devices that are malfunctioning or appear to
be defective shall, after receiving ______________ permission, take the radar device to the
certified repair facility (currently the Communications Corporation of Jacksonville, located at 1408 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211

Answer 12

6. Each radar device shall be serviced and calibrated every six months by a JSO-designated
   qualified service technician. Officers with radar devices that are malfunctioning or appear to
   be defective shall, after receiving a supervisor’s permission, take the radar device to the
   certified repair facility (currently the Communications Corporation of Jacksonville, located at 1408 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 – [904] 762-1313). [CALEA 17.5.2]

Question 13

The records officers are to maintain on the radars and calibrations shall be submitted to who?

How long are the records maintained for?

Answer 13

7. Officers shall maintain written records of all radar maintenance and radar calibration
   actions. These records are submitted to the Commanding Officer of whichever Traffic
   Enforcement Unit they are assigned, East or West, and are maintained for 90 days past the
   device’s working life. [CALEA 17.5.2]

Question 14

Officers outside of the Traffic Unit who are assigned radars, lasers, or tint meters shall submit their records to who?

Answer 14

7. Officers shall maintain written records of all radar maintenance and radar calibration
   actions. These records are submitted to the Commanding Officer of whichever Traffic
   Enforcement Unit they are assigned, East or West, and are maintained for 90 days past the
   device’s working life. [CALEA 17.5.2]
   Personnel outside the Traffic Division who are assigned radars, lasers, or tint meters
   shall submit their records to the commanding officer of whichever Traffic Enforcement
   Unit issued them the equipment, either East or West.

Question 15

How many violations can be placed on parking citation?

How many citations can be issued at one time unless the individual is arrested?

Answer 15

H. Parking Enforcement [CALEA 61.1.5, 61.1.12]
6. Only one violation should be selected on each parking citation.
7. Officers are prohibited from issuing more than three parking citations to a violator unless
the violator is being physically arrested.

Question 16

What copy of the parking citation is submitted to the supervisor for review?

When is the parking citation required to be turned in by and how long does the supervisor have to submit it to the Citation Accountability Unit?

Answer 16

H. Parking Enforcement [CALEA 61.1.5, 61.1.12]
8. Officers shall submit white copies of parking citations to their supervisors before the end of
their shifts and shall retain all pink copies in the citation book. Supervisors shall review the
citations for accuracy and upon approval, legibly place their ID number and initials in the
left-hand margin and forward them to the Citation Accountability Unit within 24 hours.

Question 17

CAU provides reports on high frequency (serious) collision/crash and enforcement data to who?

Answer 17

I. Traffic Engineering [CALEA 61.3.1]
4. The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) provides reports on high frequency (serious) collision/crash
and enforcement data to the commanding officers of Specialized Traffic and Traffic
Enforcement Units on a routine or as needed basis. Additional roadway hazard information
can be provided by CAU personnel as required. [CALEA 82.3.3]

Question 18

Who may order the orange FDOT stickers used in posting damage to state property?

Answer 18

4. Traffic crash scenes present officers with several different tasks that must be handled
   promptly. Officers arriving at the scene of a traffic crash should normally perform the
   following actions: [CALEA 61.1.5, 61.2.2]
   s. Place an orange FDOT sticker on any damaged state property (e.g., guardrails, fences,
   light poles, barricades, etc.). These stickers are available at all six zone substations. Zone
   commanders may order new stickers from Transfield Services at (904) 460-5410;

Question 19

In order to use the Traffic Crash Report in SmartCop, the location of the crash must be
known. In the event that a crash is reported and the location is unknown, the information shall be recorded on a Field Investigation Report (FIR) via ARMS, and forward the report to who?

Answer 19

4. Traffic crash scenes present officers with several different tasks that must be handled
   promptly. Officers arriving at the scene of a traffic crash should normally perform the following actions: [CALEA 61.1.5, 61.2.2]
   w. In order to use the Traffic Crash Report in SmartCop, the location of the crash must be
   known. In the event that a crash is reported and the location is unknown, the information shall be recorded on a Field Investigation Report (FIR) via ARMS, and forwarded to the Traffic Homicide Unit.

Question 20

If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within _____________ hours of the crash, proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may
dismiss the citation. Upon receipt of proof of insurance, officers must complete an HSMV-90004 (Traffic Crash Continuation Report) to show proper insurance information. The officer shall submit the citation with a _____Form_________ through the _______________ to be forwarded to the Citation Accountability Unit. Officers shall write “Proof of Insurance provided within 24 hours” for the reason on the affidavit.

Answer 20

c. If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within 24 hours of the crash, proof
of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may
dismiss the citation. Upon receipt of proof of insurance, officers must complete an HSMV-90004 (Traffic Crash Continuation Report) to show proper insurance information. The officer shall submit the citation with a Form P-0458 (Affidavit of Justification) through the chain of command to be forwarded to the Citation Accountability Unit. Officers shall write “Proof of Insurance provided within 24 hours” for the reason on the affidavit.

Question 21

Not only will violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest be listed on the Arrest and Booking Report as a “Civil” violation, but where else will this information be placed?

Answer 21

d. Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge
included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a “Civil” violation. The information regarding
the violation of “No Proof of Insurance” shall be included on the Traffic Crash Report.
Supervisors shall not segregate this report and citation if the violator is arrested.

Question 22

Not only will violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest be listed on the Arrest and Booking Report as a “Civil” violation, but where else will this information be placed?

Answer 22

d. Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge
included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a “Civil” violation. The information regarding
the violation of “No Proof of Insurance” shall be included on the Traffic Crash Report.
Supervisors shall not segregate this report and citation if the violator is arrested.

Question 23

Not only will violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest be listed on the Arrest and Booking Report as a “Civil” violation, but where else will this information be placed?

Answer 23

d. Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge
included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a “Civil” violation. The information regarding
the violation of “No Proof of Insurance” shall be included on the Traffic Crash Report.
Supervisors shall not segregate this report and citation if the violator is arrested.

Question 24

Not only will violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest be listed on the Arrest and Booking Report as a “Civil” violation, but where else will this information be placed?

Answer 24

d. Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge
included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a “Civil” violation. The information regarding
the violation of “No Proof of Insurance” shall be included on the Traffic Crash Report.
Supervisors shall not segregate this report and citation if the violator is arrested.

Question 25

Not only will violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest be listed on the Arrest and Booking Report as a “Civil” violation, but where else will this information be placed?

Answer 25

d. Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge
included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a “Civil” violation. The information regarding
the violation of “No Proof of Insurance” shall be included on the Traffic Crash Report.
Supervisors shall not segregate this report and citation if the violator is arrested.

Question 26

When completing a traffic crash, where should unverified information be placed?

Answer 26

K. Traffic Crash Reports [CALEA 61.2.1, 83.2.6]
g. Any unverified information should be listed only in the narrative of the report and
clearly labeled as unverified. An example of unverified information would be a vehicle
description and tag number of a hit-and-run vehicle given at the scene by witnesses or
drivers. Once an officer personally sees the vehicle and tag, the information becomes
verified information and can be entered into the appropriate areas of the report.

Question 27

When will an officer ensure a driver exchange of information form is completed vs. the use of an information card?

Answer 27

5. Driver Exchange of Information
   c. Officers shall ensure that every driver, pedal cyclist, or pedestrian has a completed
   Driver Exchange of Information Form in crashes that have three or fewer vehicles,
   bicycles, pedestrians or motorcycles.
   d. If the crash has four or more vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, or motorcycles a case
   information card with the CCR number must be provided and explained to all drivers,
   pedal cyclists, and pedestrians.
   e. The investigating officer must use the Driver Exchange of Information Form in every
   crash with three or fewer vehicles/pedestrians or motorcycles.

Question 28

_________________________ shall ensure all Traffic Crash Reports are submitted by the end of the shift and are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.

Answer 28

K. Traffic Crash Reports [CALEA 61.2.1, 83.2.6]
8. Supervisors shall ensure all Traffic Crash Reports are submitted by the end of the shift and
are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.

Question 29

If the hit and run investigation is completed by a CSO, they shall complete the online Hit and Run Tracking Form and the follow-up investigation shall be assigned to a Traffic Enforcement Officer by a _____________________________.

Answer 29

L. Hit and Run Traffic Crash Investigations [CALEA 61.2.1]
1. Responding CSOs or officers shall handle the hit-and-run crash investigations that do not
involve serious injury or death as any other Category A Case, as outlined in Order 210 (Patrol
Function). If the hit and run investigation is completed by a CSO, they shall complete the online Hit and Run Tracking Form and the follow-up investigation shall be assigned to a Traffic
Enforcement Officer by a Traffic Enforcement Unit supervisor.

Question 30

In the case of a hit and run report, if all suspect information follow-up has been exhausted, what must be added to the report and where?

Not only will a disposition be included but what other piece of information must be added?

Answer 30

5. If there is insufficient suspect information to conduct a follow-up investigation, the
   the investigating officer should suspend the case in the narrative of the Traffic Crash Report.
   Any further follow-up information should be written in a Crash Update Report. A case
   disposition (Case Status: Suspended, Case Status: Cleared by Arrest - Patrol, Case Status:
   Exceptionally Cleared, etc.) is required at the end of the narrative section. [CALEA 82.2.1]
6. In all hit-and-run cases, the investigating officer shall record the number of hours and
   minutes that he spent investigating this case in the narrative.

Question 31

If a hit-and-run suspect vehicle is located and the investigating officer is unable to determine
the driver’s identity and the owner cannot be located, who must provide their approval to place a hold on the vehicle as long as its justified by the investigation?

Answer 31

7. If a hit-and-run suspect vehicle is located and the investigating officer is unable to determine
   the driver’s identity, and the owner cannot be located, he shall:
   a. Request for a TOL wrecker and tow the suspect’s vehicle if the vehicle is of evidentiary
   value and further processing is needed;
   b. Upon supervisor approval, place a hold on the vehicle for as long as justified by the
   investigation; and

Question 32

Who is responsible for releasing a tow hold when the Traffic HOmicide Unit supervisor returns the case to patrol to follow-up?

Answer 32

9. When a vehicle has been towed and held for the Traffic Homicide Unit and a Traffic
   Homicide Unit supervisor returns this case to patrol for follow-up, the investigating officer
   shall ensure the hold is removed from the vehicle when it is no longer useful to the
   investigation. The hit-and-run vehicle should be held only as long as justified by the
   investigation.

Question 33

In those cases where no effort was made to comply with statute requirements (e.g.,
damage was found on the vehicle at a later time, at the time of the crash both parties
agreed not to contact the police, or if the location at which the damage occurred is
unknown, etc.), The officer shall complete a ________________________ Report, route it to who?

Answer 33

10. When hit-and-run investigations are not conducted at the scene, officers should exercise
    discretion in determining if a citizen made every effort to comply with F.S.S. Chapter 316 in
    attempting to report the hit and run. [CALEA 1.2.7]
    a. In those cases where no effort was made to comply with statute requirements (e.g.,
    damage was found on the vehicle at a later time, at the time of the crash both parties
    agreed not to contact the police, or if the location at which the damage occurred is
    unknown, etc.), the following procedures shall apply: The investigating officer should
    NOT tell the driver/owner of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that an
    investigator will follow-up the case. When an Information Report is submitted, it is
    stored for future reference, but no follow-up is conducted.
    (1) The officer shall complete a “Hit and Run” Information Report via Agency Records
    Management System (ARMS), route it to the Traffic Homicide Unit, and note the
    following:

Question 34

The officer shall complete a “Hit and Run” Information Report via Agency Records
Management System (ARMS), route it to the Traffic Homicide Unit, and place what in the first line of the narrative section under “Reason for Investigation”?

Answer 34

(1) The officer shall complete a “Hit and Run” Information Report via Agency Records
Management System (ARMS), route it to the Traffic Homicide Unit, and note the
following:
(c) When a person is contacted, the officer shall complete block #1 in its entirety
and include:
(i) The vehicle information; and
(ii) The person’s driver’s license number (placed on the first line in the narrative
section under “Reason for Investigation”).

Question 35

Supervisors on traffic crashes with life-threatening injuries or death are responsible for what three things?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Answer 35

M. Traffic Crashes with Life-Threatening Injuries or Death
(1) The supervisor on the scene shall be responsible for the protection of the crash
scene, and maintaining a perimeter around the scene. He shall also ensure that a list
is made of all people who are allowed into the perimeter. A separate list of all Police
and JFRD personnel, who respond to the scene, shall also be made. These lists shall
be given to the Traffic Homicide detective who responds.

Question 36

At the request of the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives, the supervisor shall ensure
each officer and supervisor who responded to the scene documented their actions
taken and duties performed at the scene of the crash. These summaries will include what information?

Answer 36

(2) At the request of the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives, the supervisor shall ensure
each officer and supervisor who responded to the scene documented their actions
taken and duties performed at the scene of the crash.
(a) The summary shall include information regarding any statements that were
made to this officer by witnesses, drivers, pedestrians, passengers, etc. The
number of hours and minutes spent on the call shall be included.
(b) The supervisor on the scene shall be responsible for making sure that each of
the summaries are completed and given to the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives.
(c) The Traffic Homicide Unit detectives shall be responsible for maintaining the
patrol summaries once they are turned in. Each officer’s summary must be
turned in prior to the end of the officer’s tour of duty.

Question 36

At the request of the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives, the supervisor shall ensure
each officer and supervisor who responded to the scene documented their actions
taken and duties performed at the scene of the crash. These summaries will include what information?

Answer 36

(2) At the request of the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives, the supervisor shall ensure
each officer and supervisor who responded to the scene documented their actions
taken and duties performed at the scene of the crash.
(a) The summary shall include information regarding any statements that were
made to this officer by witnesses, drivers, pedestrians, passengers, etc. The
number of hours and minutes spent on the call shall be included.
(b) The supervisor on the scene shall be responsible for making sure that each of
the summaries are completed and given to the Traffic Homicide Unit detectives.
(c) The Traffic Homicide Unit detectives shall be responsible for maintaining the
patrol summaries once they are turned in. Each officer’s summary must be
turned in prior to the end of the officer’s tour of duty.

Question 37

When would JSO Traffic Homicide Unit assume all responsibility of an investigation when FHP would normally have responsibility?

Answer 37

b. When a crash occurs on a state road or interstate highway involving a life-threatening
injury or fatality, the PECO shall refer to Appendix A of this order and make the
determination as to which agency (FHP or JSO) will investigate the crash; anytime a JSO
vehicle is involved in a traffic crash which results in death or a life-threatening injury,
the on-scene supervisor shall request the JSO Traffic Homicide Unit to assume all
responsibility of the investigation. The FHP shall not be used for the investigation of
these crashes;

Question 38

If the scene of the crash has been cleaned up, witnesses released, and drivers cited and released before the investigating officer learns that the injuries to one or more individuals are life-threatening, there is no need to call out a Traffic Homicide Unit detective. Note all the circumstances in the report and write what in the first line of the narrative?

Answer 38

c. When a JSO vehicle is involved in a traffic crash which results in death or a lifethreatening injury, promptly summon to the scene the following:
(1) A supervisor;
(2) A CSU detective; and
(3) A Traffic Homicide Unit detective.
(4) If the scene of the crash has been cleaned up, witnesses released, and drivers cited and released before the investigating officer learns that the injuries to one or more individuals are life-threatening, there is no need to call out a Traffic Homicide Unit detective. Note all the circumstances in the report and write “Attention: Traffic Homicide” in the first line of the narrative of the Traffic Crash Report.

Question 39

In the event the injuries are not fatal, but is life-threatening, who is responsible for the preliminary traffic crash investigation?

Answer 39

g. In the event the injuries are not fatal, but is life-threatening, conduct the preliminary
traffic crash investigation. The Traffic Homicide Unit detective shall provide assistance to
the investigating officer with the investigation if needed; [CALEA 61.2.1]

Question 40

Supervisors called to the scene of a traffic crash involving a life-threatening injury and/or
death are required to ensure that among a few things, the drivers of all vehicles be checked for possible impairment. If questions arise regarding obtaining the blood sample, the supervisor shall consult with who?

Answer 40

2. Supervisors called to the scene of a traffic crash involving a life-threatening injury and/or
   death are required to ensure that:
   d. Supervisors shall ensure the officers check all drivers for the possibility of impairment:
   (1) If an impaired driver involved in a fatal or life-threatening traffic crash is transported
   to the hospital, an officer should proceed to the hospital and maintain contact with
   the driver; and
   (2) When probable cause exists to believe the driver may be impaired, the officer shall
   obtain a blood sample by using a blood alcohol kit.
   e. If there are any questions regarding obtaining the blood sample, the supervisors shall
   consult with the Traffic Homicide Unit detective as soon as he is called.

Question 41

When working a COJ-vehicle (non-JSO) traffic crash, when will a COJ Risk Management Public Liaility Adjustor be contacted?

Answer 41

N. COJ-Vehicle (Non-JSO) Traffic Crashes
1. Officers investigating a traffic crash involving a non-JSO COJ vehicle shall complete a Traffic
Crash Report (or ARMS Report if the location of the crash is unknown) regardless of the
value of the damage caused by the crash.
2. Officers shall request a COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor via NCIC if the crash
resulted in any injury that necessitated transportation to a hospital.

Question 42

In a JSO-related vehicle crash and incident when will the following people be notified?
a. Traffic Homicide Unit
b. ISIU
COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor

Answer 42

O. JSO-Related Vehicle Crashes and Incidents
1. If a traffic crash or damaged-vehicle incident occurs in Duval County involving any vehicle
being operated by a JSO member in his official capacity, the member involved shall
immediately notify an on-duty supervisor, who shall respond to the scene. The responding
supervisor shall:
a. Notify the Traffic Homicide Unit if the crash meets the callout criteria outlined in Order
337 (Traffic Homicide);
b. Notify the Integrity & Special Investigations Unit if there is any evidence of criminal
conduct by a JSO employee;
c. Request a COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor via NCIC if the crash resulted in
any injury that necessitated transportation to a hospital;

Question 43

In a JSO-related vehicle crash and incident, when would a traffic crash be needed?

In a JSO-related vehicle crash and incident, when would it be criminal investigation?

Answer 43

O. JSO-Related Vehicle Crashes and Incidents
1. If a traffic crash or damaged-vehicle incident occurs in Duval County involving any vehicle
being operated by a JSO member in his official capacity, the member involved shall
immediately notify an on-duty supervisor, who shall respond to the scene. The responding
supervisor shall:
d. Ensure a standard traffic crash investigation and a FLHSMV Traffic Crash Report are
completed, if the crash involved any injuries or any damage to non-JSO property;
e. Ensure a criminal investigation and an Incident Report are completed if the JSO damage
resulted from a non-driving criminal act such as criminal mischief; and
f. Ensure an administrative investigation and a Blue Team Vehicle Accident/Incident
Report is completed, in accordance with Order 572 (Professional Oversight).

Question 44

If the incident occurred in any of the four surrounding counties (__________, ___________, ____________, or ______________), the involved member shall immediately notify who and what will be done?

Answer 44

2. If a traffic crash or damaged-vehicle incident occurs outside Duval County involving any
   vehicle being operated by a JSO member in his official capacity, the involved member shall
   immediately request the local agency respond to the scene, complete the applicable report,
   and take photographs of all damage to JSO property.
   a. If the incident occurred in any of the four surrounding counties (Baker, Clay, Nassau, or
   St. Johns), the involved member shall immediately notify an on-duty supervisor, who shall respond to the scene and conduct an administrative investigation in accordance with Order 572 (Professional Oversight).

Question 45

b. If the incident did not occur in any of the four surrounding counties (Baker, Clay, Nassau,
or St. Johns), what is the policy for reporting?

Answer 45

b. If the incident did not occur in any of the four surrounding counties (Baker, Clay, Nassau,
or St. Johns), the involved member shall notify his supervisor upon returning to work.
That supervisor shall conduct an administrative investigation in accordance with Order
572 (Professional Oversight).

Question 46

When involved in a JSO-vehicle crash, who are the only two people you can speak with?

Answer 46

3. Members directly involved in a JSO-vehicle crash are only allowed to speak with personnel
   investigating the crash and with the COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor.

Question 47

What value amount prohibits the use of the driver self-report of a traffic crash report?

Answer 47

P. Driver Self-Report of a Traffic Crash
1. An online driver self-report of traffic crash form has been created by the FLHSMV. JSO’s
Form P-0621 (Duval County’s Driver Self Report of a Traffic Crash) is available to guide
citizens in the use of the online self-report of traffic crash.
2. The following conditions make a crash ineligible for a driver’s self-report:
f. Any crash where apparent damage is at least $500 or greater; and

Question 48

Officers shall remind drivers that the online self-report MUST be submitted within ____________ days or the form can be mailed to the FLHSMV address on the form within ____________ days.

Answer 48

6. Officers shall remind drivers that the online self-report MUST be submitted within 10 days
   or the form can be mailed to the FLHSMV address on the form within 10 days.

Question 49

Officers are required to report any crash involving what type of vehicle which results in death of any person or injury to any person which results in the treatment of that person by a physician?

Answer 49

Q. Miscellaneous Traffic Crash Investigations
1. Officers are required to report any crash involving an all-terrain vehicle which results in the
death of any person or injury to any person which results in the treatment of that person by
a physician (reference F.S.S. Chapter 316). All Traffic Homicide procedures shall be followed.

Question 50

Other vehicular crashes on private property not open to the public do not require a Traffic
Crash Report; however, what type of reason would cause an incident report to be completed?

Answer 50

2. Other vehicular crashes on private property not open to the public do not require a Traffic
   Crash Report.
   a. Private property not open to the public includes communities with controlled, limited
   access. Officers shall respond to such crashes only after being invited onto the property.
   The term “not open to the public” does not mean that the property has to have a
   physical barrier to keep people from entering. (i.e., the driveway to a private residence
   is not open to the public).
   b. Those crashes which result in a life-threatening injury or fatality shall be reported on an
   Incident Report and Traffic Homicide shall be called to the scene to conduct the
   investigation as long as there are no indications of foul play such as suicide or homicide.

Question 51

If a train collides with a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway at the time of the collision, what type of report is completed?

Answer 51

4. If a train collides with a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway
   at the time of the collision, a Traffic Crash Report shall be completed.

Question 52

If a train collides with a bicyclist or pedestrian resulting in injury or death, what type of report is completed?

Answer 52

5. If a train collides with a bicyclist or pedestrian resulting in injury or death, an Incident Report
   shall be completed.

Question 53

When traffic direction and control is involved, when should a supervisor be notified?

Answer 53

R. Traffic Direction and Control [CALEA 61.4.2]
1. Duties Upon Arrival at a Traffic Problem
a. Upon arrival at a traffic problem, officers shall assess the situation to determine the
severity of the problem. A field supervisor shall be notified if the traffic problem is one
of an unusual nature (e.g., major intersection requiring re-routing or lengthy problems
requiring additional manpower, etc.).

Question 54

Prior to closing a roadway by erecting barricades or any other means, officers shall get the approval of who?

Answer 54

f. Traffic barricades, directional arrows, cones, or reflectors shall be used to direct traffic
during special events, at accident scenes, or any time traffic must be diverted for a
lengthy period of time. [CALEA 61.3.2]
(2) Prior to closing a roadway by erecting barricades or any other means, officers shall
get the approval of a street supervisor. The supervisor shall oversee the placement
and removal of the temporary devices.

Question 55

Which to individuals will conduct an annual survey to determine locations that require the manual direction of traffic to expedite the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians?

Answer 55

h. A designated Specialized Traffic Enforcement Sergeant in conjunction with the Traffic
Engineering Department shall conduct an annual survey to determine locations that
require the manual direction of traffic to expedite the safe and efficient movement of
vehicles and pedestrians (reference Municipal Code 804.206).

Question 56

When a patrol officer is called to the scene of a _______________ and traffic control is needed, a
supervisor shall be notified.
A. Type of call

Answer 56

5. Traffic Direction and Control at Fire Scenes
   a. When a patrol officer is called to the scene of a fire and traffic control is needed, a
   supervisor shall be notified.

Question 57

When allowing vehicular traffic to cross a fire hose, who must provide permission?

Answer 57

5. Traffic Direction and Control at Fire Scenes
   c. Extreme caution shall be taken to ensure that vehicular traffic does not cross fire hoses
   at the scene without the permission of the ranking firefighter present.

Question 58

The first officer on the scene shall notify the PECO and who else to request the use of erected barricades?

Answer 58

S. Police Barricades
3. Authority to Erect Barricades
b. The first officer on the scene shall notify the PECO and request notification of the
officer’s supervisor and the commanding officer of the incident.

Question 58

The first officer on the scene shall notify the PECO and who else to request the use of erected barricades?

Answer 58

S. Police Barricades
3. Authority to Erect Barricades
b. The first officer on the scene shall notify the PECO and request notification of the
officer’s supervisor and the commanding officer of the incident.

Question 59

Who makes the decision concerning the duration of the barricades?

Answer 59

S. Police Barricades
3. Authority to Erect Barricades
d. The supervisor or commanding officer shall make a decision concerning the duration or
necessity to continue the barricade. Barricades shall continue only as long as practical to
protect the public interest or carry out the police mission.

Question 60

What are the duties of the first supervisor on the scene in regard to the use of barricades and their implementation?

Answer 60

S. Police Barricades
3. Authority to Erect Barricades
e. The first supervisor on the scene shall establish a command post, notify the PECO of the
location and, if needed, request the use of the tactical radio channel. Responding unit
shall report to the command post or designated staging area.

Question 61

Who will carry “Police Barricade” signs in their police vehicles?

Answer 61

f. All police vehicles used by patrol sergeants and CSU detectives shall carry “Police
Barricade” signs provided by the department to use in emergency situations.

Question 62

a. When an area is barricaded and a person is denied entry into a restricted area by an officer on the scene, who does the person have the right to speak with in order to explain their situation and reason for entering the restricted area?

b. Who will have finally authority as to whether a person can enter a restricted area?

Answer 62

5. Appeal Procedure for Those Denied Access
   a. A person denied entry into a restricted area by an officer on the scene shall have the
   right to request to see the watch commander at the scene or his designee to explain his
   situation and reasons for entering the restricted area.
   b. The watch commander or his designee shall have final authority as to whether a person
   can enter a restricted area.

Question 63

When using COJ vehicles or appropriate resources to erect a barricade, who has the right at any time to deem it necessary?

Answer 63

6. Traffic Direction and Control of Barricades
   a. Barricades using COJ vehicles or appropriate resources may be erected for the following
   purposes:
   (1) Traffic routing due to the closing of a roadway;
   (2) For the protection of the public by controlling the traffic entering or leaving an area;
   or
   (3) Anytime a watch commander or higher authority deems it necessary.

Question 64

When an officer determines there is a need to erect a barricade the officer shall contact who for approval?

Answer 64

b. When an officer determines there is a need to erect a barricade the officer shall:
(1) Contact a supervisor;
(2) Inform the supervisor of the situation or condition that requires the roadway to be
barricaded;
(3) Wait for approval; and
(4) Request any needed equipment and/or additional manpower.

Question 65

Some emergency situations require an officer to immediately block off a roadway. In
such a case officers shall request and notify who?

Answer 65

c. Some emergency situations require an officer to immediately block off a roadway. In
such a case officers shall:
(1) Request a supervisor;
(2) Notify the watch lieutenant;
(3) Notify the appropriate PECO; and
(4) Request any needed equipment and/or additional manpower.

Question 66

Who shall determine the number of CSOs assigned to each zone, appropriate shift, and working hours for each CSO?

Answer 66

2. The Chief of Patrol Support shall determine the number of CSOs that will be assigned to
   each zone and shall determine the most appropriate shift and working hours for each CSO.

Question 67

When will a CSO immediately notify his supervisor when handling a call?

Answer 67

4. When handling a call involving any JSO member, a CSO shall immediately notify his
   supervisor.

Question 68

Who’s approval is needed to utilize CSOs on the perimeter of a crime scene when there is no potential for violence?

Answer 68

5. CSOs may only be used to assist on the perimeter of a crime scene if there is no potential for violence and a supervisor has given them approval to do so.