554 Vehicle Pursuits/Training Academy/FTO

Question 1

The watch commander shall request a________________respond to the termination point if the pursuit involved life-threatening
injuries or death.

Answer 1

City of Jacksonville (COJ) Risk Management Public
Liability Adjustor

Question 2

After the audio file is placed in the appropriate zone folder, the monitoring watch
commander shall complete a Vehicle Pursuit Report within ___________. Any
extension to this deadline must be approved by an assistant chief or higher authority.

Answer 2

10 calendar days

Question 3

Officers who have completed the PIT training course may use the blocking tactic on a
stationary vehicle or a subject vehicle traveling at startup speeds of_____mph or less

Answer 3

15

Question 4

Blocking is only permitted when:

Answer 4

(1) Circumstances would allow for the pursuit of the subject vehicle prior to using the
blocking tactic; or
(2) A supervisor authorizes the use of the blocking tactic. Authorization is required for
each particular incident or operation.

Question 5

Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to
Resistance), the PIT tactic shall not be used on a(an):

Answer 5

(1) All-terrain vehicle;
(2) High center-of-gravity vehicle;
(3) Motorcycle or motor scooter;
(4) Open-top vehicle; or
(5) Vehicle travelling in excess of 55 mph.

Question 6

To properly use the ramming tactic, officers must target the subject vehicle’s_______. The passenger compartment should not be
intentionally targeted unless the use of deadly force is justified against all occupant(s)
that could be injured by the tactic.

Answer 6

wheel
hubs and/or engine compartment

Question 7

Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to
Resistance), a tire deflation device shall not be used on a(an):

Answer 7

(1) All-terrain vehicle;
(2) Motorcycle or motor scooter; or
(3) Three-wheeled vehicle.

Question 8

When any non-JSO vehicle not involved in a vehicle pursuit strikes a tire deflation
device, a supervisor shall complete______to document the damage to
the noninvolved vehicle. The supervisor shall photograph the scene and all damage
unless the incident requires a crime scene detective to process and photograph the
scene.

Answer 8

an Information Report

Question 9

Officers can obtain replacements for deployed or damaged tire deflation devices from
the Supply Unit during normal business hours. Officers must submit the damaged device
and a copy of the_____________ to obtain a replacement.

Answer 9

electronic Vehicle Pursuit Report

Question 10

Officers may only continue a vehicle pursuit into another county if:

Answer 10

a. The monitoring watch commander authorizes its continuation; and
b. The adjoining jurisdiction agency approves the continuation of the pursuit.

Question 11

Vehicle Pursuits Entering Duval County

Answer 11

b. PECO dispatcher obtains a decision from the appropriate JSO watch commander as to
whether the continuation of the pursuit shall be authorized; and
c. PECO call taker informs the pursuing agency of the watch commander’s decision and
that JSO shall assume command of the pursuit (if continuation of the pursuit is
approved).

Question 12

Posthumously awarded to members who lost their lives while performing their official
duties under extraordinary circumstances, such as during an adversarial confrontation
with a suspect or while taking immediate action to save the life or lives of others. Upon receipt of
this award, the recipient’s vehicle number and identification number shall be retired.

Answer 12

Medal of Honor

Question 13

Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (requires the approval
from the agency’s chain of command) who distinguish themselves by voluntary acts of
gallantry or extraordinary heroism that were beyond the call of duty and in the face of imminent danger and risk to life. The act performed by partnering law enforcement
officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.

Answer 13

Medal of Valor

Question 14

Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (requires approval from
the agency’s chain of command) who demonstrated exceptional courage during an
extremely dangerous situation.

Answer 14

Medal of Merit

Question 15

Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (requires approval from
the agency’s chain of command) who suffered serious injury while performing their
official duties. Documentation that corroborates the severity of the injury is required for
the consideration of this award. The act performed by partnering law enforcement
officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.

Answer 15

Purple Heart

Question 16

Awarded to members (through the rank of lieutenant or civilian equivalence) by the
three Peer Achievement Boards for exceptional achievements within their designated
classification that rise well above the normal duties, responsibilities, and expectations
for that position. This award is presented at the division level.

Answer 16

Peer Achievement Award

Question 17

Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (requires approval from
the agency’s chain of command) whose exceptional actions in a life-threatening
situation directly results in the saving of a human life. Documentation that corroborates
the lifesaving action, such as witness statements or medical opinions, is required for the
consideration of this award. The act performed by partnering law enforcement officials
must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO. This level of
Lifesaving Medal is presented at the Meritorious Awards Ceremony.

Answer 17

Lifesaving Medal

Question 18

Posthumously awarded to a police service animal that loses its life in the performance of
duty. This award is presented to the animal’s handler.

Answer 18

Canine/Equestrian Medal of Distinction

Question 19

Awarded to a police service animal that sustained a serious injury while performing
official duties.

Answer 19

Canine/Equestrian Courage Award

Question 20

Meritorious Awards Review Board Member Composition:

Answer 20

a. Director of Personnel & Professional Standards (Chairperson);
b. Chief of Professional Standards (Vice Chairperson);
c. All division chiefs; and
d. Public Relations Executive (non-voting consultant/Awards Coordinator).

Question 21

Peer Achievement Boards: The three boards are each composed of _____ non-staff members from the respective job
classification, as well as a staff designee who serves as the Board Chairperson.

Answer 21

16

Question 22

Nominations for a Medal of Honor, Medal of Valor, Medal of Merit, or Purple Heart related
to an incident that involved the death or serious bodily injury of any individual must be
approved by the___________________ before being submitted to
the Meritorious Awards Review Board.

Answer 22

Director of Personnel & Professional Standards

Question 23

Release of training records pertaining to a specific course such as lesson plans,
instructors, and references to other training sources must have the approval of the
__________________.

Answer 23

Training Academy Director or designee.

Question 24

Each year, all sworn/corrections officers, sergeants, and lieutenants shall register for
their respective Annual Basic IST via PowerDMS by March 1. Members must select a
session that takes place on their regular working day. Any request to attend on a regular
day off must include an explanation for why the member cannot attend on a regular
working day and must be approved by his ___________________.

Answer 24

division chief

Question 25

Training for weaponless control techniques and all other authorized less-lethal
weapons, such as batons and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, shall be incorporated into
members’ Annual Basic IST at least once every_____________.

Answer 25

two years

Question 26

At the conclusion of the calendar year, if a sworn or corrections member has not
completed any required annual IST for his rank and classification, the member is subject
to disciplinary action and the member’s supervisor shall ensure the member is placed on
a temporary limited duty status. The supervisor shall notify the member’s ____________________ of the change in the member’s status.

Answer 26

division chief
and the Chief of Human Resources

Question 27

(1) Training that is policy/procedure review in nature can occur at the discretion of the
_______________; and
(2) Training beyond the scope of policy review shall be coordinated with the Training
Academy, as well as any subject matter expert (SME) deemed appropriate (i.e.,
Canine Unit supervisor, Civil Unit representative, etc.) to ensure the training
presented is both timely and follows current agency practice.

Answer 27

watch commander

Question 28

Personnel approved to present training at roll call shall include:

Answer 28

a. The designated roll call lieutenant;
b. Designated roll call training personnel;
c. Members of the Training Academy staff;
d. Other personnel who have been approved by the appropriate division chief or a
designee; or
e. Investigations Division personnel.

Question 29

All remedial training shall be scheduled and completed within _______ of the date on which
the request was made, or the need was determined.

Answer 29

90 days

Question 30

FTO Rephase up to two phased consisting of ____ working days each

Answer 30

14

Question 31

If the probationary officer or anyone in the probationary officer’s chain of command
(through the assistant chief) transfers, the probationary officer’s supervisor must notify the
Field Training Coordinator(s) of the transfer within ______ of the transfer. The Field Training
Coordinator(s) shall then update the training assignment in LEAPS.

Answer 31

10 days

Question 32

Officers who are promoted to the rank of sergeant must complete the following training
within_______:
a. Complete two phases of training (totaling 10 shifts) with a FTO patrol sergeant. Part of
that training is that 10 Daily Observation Reports must be completed in LEAPS for the
newly promoted sergeant.
b. During the two phases of training, the “Sergeant Rook Book” must be completed in
LEAPS and signed by the probationary sergeant and the FTO patrol sergeant.

Answer 32

45 days

Question 33

Newly promoted sergeants

Within________ of being promoted from officer to sergeant, complete the 40-hour
Sergeant’s Development Class.

Answer 33

six months

Question 34

Sergeants who are promoted to the rank of lieutenant are required to complete the
following:
a. Complete______ work-alongs with a patrol lieutenant for an entire patrol shift (11.42
hours each). This shall be documented on a Form P-0004 (Intradepartmental
Correspondence) from the training lieutenant to the Field Training Unit.
b. Complete the 40-hour Lieutenant’s Development Class.

Answer 34

two

Question 35

If at any time and for any reason a FTO is given a Form P-1711e (Written Reprimand – Level
1) or higher, he shall be placed on inactive status subject to review by the __________. The lieutenant of the FTO receiving the discipline shall notify
the Commanding Officer of Field Training Unit within the same work cycle the discipline was
issued. One year after the discipline was levied, the officer may reapply for active status
and, if selected, shall complete all required training as outlined in this order.

Answer 35

Commanding
Officer of Field Training Unit

Question 36

Have a minimum of two years of experience in the Patrol Division with JSO. Officers
having prior police patrol experience with JSO or police patrol experience with other
agencies may be selected as a FTO upon approval of the_______.

Answer 36

Chief of Professional Standards