281 Special Events Flashcards
Special Events Unit – Coordinates ______ events directly affecting public property or resources, including parking, traffic control, crowd control, and other matters affecting the public health, welfare and safety, or that may require city support services.
preplanned
Special events are designated by the _____ of Special Events
Assistant Chief
Examples of these special events may include:
a. Visits by dignitaries;
b. Escorts;
c. Major sporting events;
d. Parades;
e. Demonstrations;
f. Political rallies;
g. Runs/Walks;
h. Motorcycle rides;
i. Parties or celebrations;
j. Concerts; and
k. Street or road closures.
Traffic direction and control at special events are determined by the_____ and _____ of the event.
type
size
When traffic units are utilized for traffic control at special events, each unit will be under the direct supervision of a ___, who will coordinate with the Special Events Sergeant. The Special Events Sergeant reports to the Special Events ____.
sergeant
Lieutenant
Officers____ provide escorts using emergency equipment to citizens in medical or other types of distress.
will not
Extreme emergency medical situations will be handled by:
a. Remaining with the distressed person, requesting Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) assistance, and rendering first aid; or
b. Placing distressed persons in the patrol vehicle and transporting them to the nearest hospital.
Privately owned oversized loads are escorted by private escort services. If an officer is required to escort an oversized load for the City of Jacksonville (e.g. JEA, DOT, etc.), the approval of the ______ of Special Events is required.
Assistant Chief
Private emergency vehicles _____ be escorted by members of the Sheriff’s Office.
will not
When civilian vehicles require an escort for directional purposes only (i.e., leading them to a certain highway, building, area, etc.), the use of emergency equipment is not needed and all traffic laws will be obeyed. Officers will notify their sergeants prior to the escort. This type of escort ____ need the approval of an assistant chief.
does not
Officers must attend a ______ training session on police escorts prior to escorting for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
four-hour
Officers wishing to escort as secondary employment on motorcycles must attend an______ course conducted by the Criminal Justice Center.
eighteen-hour
