252 - Sobriety Checkpoints

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 252 - Sobriety Checkpoints?

Answer 1

Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol

Question 2

_____ are intended to diminish the impaired driving problem by increasing the opportunity to detect, apprehend, and deter the impaired driver by selective enforcement of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws through concentration on existing laws.

Answer 2

Sobriety checkpoints

Question 3

_____ are used to heighten the public awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, chemical or controlled substances.

Answer 3

Sobriety checkpoints

Question 4

Sobriety checkpoints will be conducted at times and in places where drug and/or alcohol use has caused _____.

Answer 4

vehicle traffic danger

Question 5

Sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in such a manner as to minimize ____ and _____.

Answer 5

traffic backups and inconvenience to motorists

Question 6

An integral part of the sobriety checkpoint is to attain maximum _____ of the program and to achieve _____ with Florida and municipal traffic laws.

Answer 6

public awareness

voluntary compliance

Question 7

The selection of each sobriety checkpoint will be made by a _____.

Answer 7

supervisor

Question 8

The criteria and data used to determine each sobriety checkpoint site will be recorded and maintained by the _____ or designee.

Answer 8

Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol

Question 9

Sergeants shall submit an Intradepartmental Correspondence (P-0004) to his _____requesting authorization to conduct a sobriety checkpoint.

Answer 9

Assistant Chief

Question 10

_____ shall submit an Intradepartmental Correspondence (P-0004) to his Assistant Chief requesting authorization to conduct a sobriety checkpoint.

Answer 10

Sergeants

Question 11

The P-0004 requires a written reply from the ______ _________ authorizing the checkpoint.

Answer 11

Assistant Chief

Question 12

Sobriety checkpoints: The frequency of traffic stops which are flexible based upon traffic congestion. (This can include stopping every motorist or every 6th motorist up to every _____ motorist);

Answer 12

10th

Question 13

An after action report shall be submitted to the _____ or designee by the sergeant responsible for the sobriety checkpoint.

Answer 13

Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol

Question 14

An after action report shall be submitted to the Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol or designee by the _____ responsible for the sobriety checkpoint.

Answer 14

sergeant

Question 15

An after action report shall be submitted no later than _____ after the checkpoint occurred

Answer 15

one week

Question 16

An after action report shall include: (6)

Answer 16

a. The number of vehicles passing through the checkpoint;
b. The average delay to motorists;
c. The number of motorist detained for field sobriety testing;
d. The number and type of arrest;
e. The number and type of traffic citations issued; and
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f. The identification of unusual incidents such as safety problems or other concerns.

Question 17

All law enforcement personnel shall be briefed by the _____ the sobriety checkpoint.

Answer 17

sergeant supervising

Question 18

The sergeant responsible for the checkpoint shall provide each officer with a _____, _____ and _____

Answer 18

copy of the authorizing P-0004
related material;
diagram of the checkpoint site.

Question 19

The sergeant responsible for the checkpoint shall _____ immediately following the conclusion of the operation to provide an immediate critique of the operation and receive constructive comment from those involved.

Answer 19

Conduct a debriefing

Question 20

Each sobriety checkpoint site will be staffed by a sufficient number of uniformed police officers to maintain a safe and efficient operation. At a minimum, this will consist of: (6)

Answer 20

a. Lead Officer who is the supervising sergeant.
b. Approach Safety Officer who is responsible for;
c. Observation Officer (usually a motorcycle officer) who is responsible for;
d. Data Collection Officer who is responsible for maintaining records to include;
e. Lane Safety Officer who is responsible for;
f. Checkpoint Contact Officers are assigned at the checkpoint and shall;

Question 21

Sobriety Checkpoint:

Lead Officer who is the _____.

Answer 21

supervising sergeant

Question 22

Sobriety Checkpoint:

The lead officer has the responsibility for; (5)

Answer 22

(1) Briefing and debriefing all personnel,
(2) The overall supervision of the checkpoint,
(3) Altering the frequency of vehicles stopped to avoid undue traffic congestion,
(4) Determining the time limits of the checkpoint, and
(5) Discontinuing the checkpoint for the length of time necessary to avoid traffic congestion or other circumstances.

Question 23

Approach Safety Officer who is responsible for; (4)

Answer 23

(1) Stationing a police vehicle along the approach to the checkpoint,
(2) Observing approaching motorists and providing advance warning of any potentially hazardous activity,
(3) Notifying other officers of driving behavior which suggest impairment, and
(4) Remaining in position as long as the checkpoint is in operation.

Question 24

Observation Officer is usually a _____

Answer 24

motorcycle officer

Question 25

Observation Officer (usually a motorcycle officer) who is responsible for;

Answer 25

Watching for motorists who may attempt to avoid the checkpoint and determining if a driving pattern exhibits signs of impairment.

Question 26

Is it illegal for a motorist to avoid a sobriety checkpoint?

Answer 26

No, unless a traffic violation is observed or probable cause exists to take other action,

Question 27

Can the observation officer pursue a motorist who avoids a checkpoint?

Answer 27

yes, with the permission of the lead officer,

Question 28

Sobriety Checkpoint: who is responsible for maintaining records?

Answer 28

Data Collection Officer

Question 29

Data Collection Officer who is responsible for maintaining records to include; (6)

Answer 29

(1) The number of vehicles passing through the checkpoint,
(2) The number of motorists detained for field sobriety testing,
(3) Documenting time delays to motorists,
(4) The number and types of arrest,
(5) The number of traffic citations issued, and
(6) Duration of checkpoint.

Question 30

Lane Safety Officer who is responsible for; (2)

Answer 30

(1) Ensuring that warning signs, barricades, or flares are in place and remain there, and
(2) Assisting the data collection officer.

Question 31

Which officer at a checkpoint actually approach the motorists?

Answer 31

Checkpoint Contact Officers

Question 32

Checkpoint Contact Officers shall obtain the driver license to: (2),

Answer 32

(a) Verify the identity, and

(b) Check the expiration date.

Question 33

When will a checkpoint contact officer check the status of a driver’s license?

Answer 33

When the driver cannot exhibit the license and necessary issue the appropriate traffic citations at the staging area

Question 34

Who looks for indicators and characteristics of an impaired driver at a sobriety checkpoint?

Answer 34

Contact Officers

Question 35

The sergeant designing, implementing, and supervising a sobriety checkpoint shall notify the Sheriff’s spokesperson of the activity _____ prior to the checkpoint occurring.

Answer 35

two days

Question 36

Sobriety Checkpoint: The media officer will be provided the following information: (3)

Answer 36

a. Date and time;
b. Checkpoint location; and
c. Duration of the checkpoint activity.

Question 37

How will the supervising sergeant notify the Communications Center?

Answer 37

P-0004

Question 38

Sobriety Checkpoint: The Communications center will be notified of the following information

Answer 38

a. Date and time;
b. Checkpoint location; and
c. Duration of the checkpoint activity.

Question 39

_____ traffic stops at a sobriety checkpoint will not be conducted.

Answer 39

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