461 Agency Vehicles (V9) Flashcards
C. General Agency Vehicle Regulations
1. Any deviation from this order’s provisions must be approved by the __________________________.
A. Rank
C. General Agency Vehicle Regulations
1. Any deviation from this order’s provisions must be approved by the Director of Police
Services or higher authority.
If you are to operate your vehicle outside of Duval County, who’s authorization is necessary?
k. Not operate the vehicle outside of Duval County unless authorized by a supervisor or the assigned vehicle provisions established in this order; and
When an officer utilizes a vehicle without a push bumper to push a vehicle out of the roadway, who needs to be notified and needs to happen?
- Agency vehicles not equipped with a push bumper shall not be used to push inoperable
vehicles unless there is imminent and immediate danger to motorists. When an inoperable vehicle is pushed clear of a roadway by a JSO vehicle not equipped with a push bumper, the driver of the agency vehicle shall notify a supervisor. The supervisor shall respond to the scene and conduct a supervisory investigation in accordance with Order 572 (Professional Oversight).
Where are rifles prohibited from being left, when the member is off-duty?
F. Off-Duty Agency Vehicle Regulations
1. Weapons shall not be left in the cabins of any vehicle when the member is off-duty. Weapons shall be stored in the vehicle’s trunk or in another secured manner, in accordance with Order 552 (Weapons).
What type of call might require an officer who is off-duty to handle a call from start to finish due to the handling of evidence and continuity of the investigation?
A. Level of Crime
- Off-duty police officers are responsible for handling incidents that come to their attention.
Officers may refer incidents to an on-duty patrol officer, but the off-duty officer is responsible for rendering assistance until the on-duty unit arrives. When responding to calls involving a felony, off-duty officers may be required to handle the call to its completion to best preserve and/or handle evidence and maintain investigative continuity.
Who issues the fuel cards for Homeland Security Division vehicles?
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- Members who have been issued a Homeland Security Division vehicle shall be issued fuel
cards to be used when fueling the Homeland Security Division vehicle. These cards are
issued by the Chief of Homeland Security or designee.
What are the restrictions due to safety concerns for people being transported in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped with passenger front and/or side airbags?
A. Age and Height
- Due to safety concerns, the following persons shall not be transported in the front passenger seat of a vehicle that is equipped with passenger front and/or side airbags:
a. Children under 12 years of age; and
b. Adults under five feet in height.
How often shall a vehicle inspection for what five things be conducted?
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- Vehicle Inspections
a. On a monthly basis, every agency vehicle shall be inspected for:
(1) Cleanliness;
(2) Damage;
(3) Oil life percentage;
(4) Vehicle’s current mileage; and
(5) Vehicle’s next safety inspection mileage and due date.
How often should a more in-depth inspection be conducted and what 6 things should be checked?
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b. On a quarterly basis, every agency vehicle shall be inspected to ensure:
(1) Safety equipment, including a fire extinguisher with a current label, first aid
supplies, seat belts, tires, and brakes are present and in good working condition;
(2) All emergency equipment and the radio are in good working condition;
(3) All other required equipment is in good working condition and not expired;
(4) Emissions and inspection checks are current;
(5) The officer’s name is properly displayed on the side of the vehicle, if applicable; and
(6) Window tint is within legal limits.
Who’s responsibility is it to ensure all members report to Supply as soon as possible to replenish any supplies that are found to be diminished or dysfunctional?
f. Supervisors or commanding officers shall ensure members report to the Supply Unit as soon as possible to replenish any supplies that were found to be diminished or dysfunctional.
What would cause a suprevisor to be notified when dealing with vehicle maintenance and repairs?
L. Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
3. Malfunctioning or inoperable vehicle locking devices shall be reported to a supervisor
immediately.
Members shall fuel vehicles, check fluid levels, and schedule all services during work hours, when feasible. All on-duty vehicle cleaning, car washes, repairs, or maintenance shall be coordinated with who?
- Members shall fuel vehicles, check fluid levels, and schedule all services during work hours, when feasible. All on-duty vehicle cleaning, car washes, repairs, or maintenance shall be coordinated with the member’s supervisor in order to limit the impact on operations.
Who’s approval is necessary when conducting off-duty service?
- Prior to scheduling any service during off-duty hours, a member shall obtain approval from his supervisor. Requests for off-duty compensation shall be made in accordance with the applicable employee contract.
If an officer’s vehicle is layed up and no pool cars are available, what is the next possible step?
- When vehicles in need of service must be left for an extended period of time, members shall make arrangements for transportation. If it becomes necessary for an assigned vehicle to be out-of-service for extended repairs, a member shall use a pool vehicle for his official duties. If a pool vehicle is not available for his shift, the member’s supervisor shall adjust the member’s work assignment appropriately.
Vehicle oil changes shall be performed at authorized sites when the vehicle indicates the oil life is _______ percent or lower;
- Regular Vehicle Services
a. Oil Change
(2) Vehicle oil changes shall be performed at authorized sites when the vehicle indicates the oil life is 25 percent or lower; and