222 - Observer Program

Question 1

Who is the owner of the Observer Program?

Answer 1

Chief of Patrol

Question 2

An individual’s request to ride may be denied due to _____ or _____.

Answer 2

the results of a criminal history check

any reason that may increase the liability to the agency or officer with whom the observer is assigned to ride

Question 3

An individual convicted of _____, _____ or _____ will not be allowed to participate in the Observer Program.

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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 _____ from the last conviction.

Answer 4

five years

Question 5

An individual convicted of any other misdemeanor charge(s) will not be permitted to ride for a period of _____ from the last conviction.

Answer 5

one year

Question 6

Observer eligibility: Convictions include adjudication which was withheld. Exceptions may be permitted with the approval of _____ or higher authority.

Answer 6

the zone commander

Question 7

The following individuals, upon approval of _____ (or higher authority), are authorized to ride as observers:

a. Law enforcement officers from other agencies;
b. JSO and city employees (_______) who can demonstrate that the experience gained from riding as an observer would benefit the Sheriff’s Office;
c. Persons who are in the screening process for the position of police officer or correctional officer with the JSO;
d. Members of the media (prior approval of _____ and _____ or higher authority is required);
e. Those individuals who have a sincere desire to gain more knowledge about the police mission and have objectives compatible with those of the Sheriff’s Office.

Answer 7

the watch commander

a. with their supervisor’s approval
d. the Public Information Officer (PIO), and a watch commander

Question 8

Requests to observe/ride with a particular officer are subject to the approval of the officer’s _____ and _____

Answer 8

watch commander and supervisor.

Question 9

The JSO generally attempts to accommodate the observer’s requested watch; however, watch assignments are at the discretion of the applicable _____ or higher authority.

Answer 9

watch commander

Question 10

Observers are required to do the following:
a. Submit their completed Observer Program Request/Release Form (P-0596) to the appropriate substation _____ prior to the date on which they wish to ride;

Answer 10

three days

Question 11

Observers are required to report to the appropriate zone substation _____ prior to roll call;

Answer 11

at least 15 minutes

Question 12

Observer Program: Decisions regarding questionable attire or appearance shall be made by the _____;

Answer 12

watch commander

Question 13

Observers shall not: (4)

Answer 13

(a) Become involved in any investigation;
(b) Handle evidence;
(c) Discuss any case with victim(s), witnesses, and suspect(s); or
(d) Handle police equipment without authorization from the officer.

Question 14

Observers are allowed to take notes, but shall not bring nor use _____, _____ or ______. (Credentialed media representatives may be exempt from this rule and must contact the Public Information Office at (904) 630-2133 to request a ride along as an observer);

Answer 14

tape recorders, cameras, nor video equipment

Question 15

_____, _____, _____ and/or ______ may terminate the ride-along at any time it is deemed necessary to benefit the observer and/or the Sheriff’s Office;

Answer 15

Observers, host officers, supervisors, and/or the watch commander

Question 16

Observers, once approved, are permitted to ride _____ within any _____ period unless otherwise approved by _____ or higher authority. The approval is valid for a _____;

Answer 16

one time
two week
the Chief of Patrol
14 day period

Question 17

Individual officers initiating requests for observers shall submit a completed Observer Program Request/Release Form (P-0596) to _____ for approval at least _____ prior to the requested ride-along date. Upon approval, the sergeant shall forward the Observer Program Request/Release Form (P-0596) to the watch commander for final approval. Observers requesting to ride with less than 24 hour notice require the approval of the _______.

Answer 17

their sergeant
24 hours
watch commander

Question 18

Prior to riding, the officer shall verify the observer’s identity via _______ to ensure the person riding is the same as the civilian observer applicant.

Answer 18

government issued photo identification

Question 19

Observer Program Request/Release Forms (P-0596) for observers participating in the program at the invitation of an individual officer will be handled by the host officer and forwarded to his _____ and _____

Answer 19

sergeant and watch commander.

Question 20

Once a civilian observer request is received, the _____ shall, prior to approving the request, ensure that the Observer Program Request/Release Form (P-0596) is properly completed and entered into the Civilian Observer Tracking site. A local and nationwide criminal history check will be conducted on all observers except _____.

Answer 20

watch commander

JSO employees

Question 21

_____ are responsible for assigning the observer to an officer using the following procedures:

Answer 21

Watch Commanders

Question 22

Observer program: can probationary officers have observers?

Answer 22

no

Question 23

Watch commanders shall consult with _____ to determine if there are any objections to the observer or officer participating in the program;

Answer 23

the officer’s supervisor

Question 24

_____or a designee will place the completed Observer Request Forms (P-0596) on the observer program clipboard or file.

Answer 24

Watch commanders

Question 25

Obsevers: It shall be the responsibility of the_____ to review and process all requests (except officer initiated requests) of potential participants in the program.

Answer 25

substation personnel

Question 26

Substation personnel will schedule the observer at least _____ in advance in order to allow the appropriate watch commander to make assignment with an officer.

Answer 26

three days

Question 27

The Observer Program Request/Release Form (P-0596), which has been processed by the substation personnel, shall be forwarded to the appropriate _____ for officer assignment.

Answer 27

watch commander

Question 28

_____ will be available to receive and maintain records regarding any information from supervisors or other members which may eliminate or terminate an observer’s privilege or riding with an officer.

Answer 28

The substation personnel

Question 29

Civilian observers who have been terminated from the program will be added to the _______.

Answer 29

Civilian Observer Denied Database on the Patrol & Enforcement homepage

Question 30

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 30

four anniversary years