320 Vehicle Operations And Maintenance Of Take Home Vehicles Flashcards
Purpose of take home vehicles
Promote greater security by having high visibility
To increase personal contacts with citizens fostering a better relationship
To deter crime
Increase response times to and from work
Reduce the maintenance cost of vehicles
To provide quicker response of off duty personnel who are called back into work
Increase morale
Who is responsible for issuing and maintaining county vehicles?
Fleet operations supervisor.
Upon finding a dirty car can send an email to division commander who can have take home privileges suspended
Who gets issued a vehicle?
All sworn members of the department in an enforcement related role.
Anyone who uses vehicles frequently may have one issued at the discretion of the chief of police
What will officers do when issued a vehicle?
Log on to Ess and complete a vehicle authorization form that expires 12/31
How long will officers assigned a new vehicle have it for?
Until it is no longer serviceable or until the member transfers to a unit that requires a different vehicle.
Only a division or bureau commander can amend this policy
How are new vehicles assigned?
To members who have the worst cars first. Then seniority.
When can the county vehicle be driven?
To and from work. Part time jobs, county approved overtime, to and from the gym immediately before or after shift
County take home distance from the county policy
No more then 15 miles from the county line straight line distance.
If beyond 15 miles, must leave the vehicle parked and locked in the closest police or fire station that is operated 24/7 to the officers home.
Exceptions to the take home policy
Members who are on call and members in command staff positions.
Members who live more then 15 miles out can with permission via memo can take the car for cleaning or training.
What should officers do if a county car is being driven contrary to state laws?
Stop the vehicle. Notify watch commander, who will notify the division commander.
If corrective action can’t be taken immediately, the officer will follow the supervisor to headquarters where discipline will be handed out
Special privileges with a police vehicle while off duty
Will not park patrol vehicles in restricted areas or abuse the privilege
Can a police vehicle tow another police vehicle?
No
How often does tire pressure need to be checked?
Once a week
How often should tire condition be checked?
Before every shift
How often should fluids be checked?
Twice a week at least. Older models may require more
What happens if a vehicle sustains damage
Bring it to FOP without delay during shop business hours.
If after hours vehicle will be brought in the next day the shop is open
FOP can authorize damaged vehicles to still be driven until repairs can be made
When should vehicles be turned in for service?
Last working day or off time when possible
Who is responsible for changing a flat tire
The officer
Can officers disengage the ecs system in their vehicle?
Only under extreme weather conditions then must re apply them
Special purpose vehicles
No officer will operate them unless they have special training to do so
Operating the county vehicle
Avoid quick starts and stops
Altering the vehicle body, design, or electrical systems
Making any unauthorized repairs
Using fuel or oil not at precincts or approved by fleet
What form is required for vehicle repairs?
Ess police service request form
How often shall supervisors inspect vehicles
At least once a month. All members subject to inspection at anytime
What mileage intervals are vehicles serviced at?
Uniform police and cid - 7500
Motors - 3000 - 3500
Other special vehicles are according to manufactures recommendations
Jump starting vehicles
Check both vehicles and ensure neither has battery damage. If there is battery damage do not jump start
Vehicle modifications
Can install cb radio with approval from FOS
Cannot hang radios from rear view mirror
No loose items should be in the vehicle
Police bike program
40 hour course
Can request a bike 30 days prior to get familiar with it
Cannot ride the bike
In dangerous weather
