FHP Policy Flashcards
1
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The mission of the Florida Highway Patrol as specified in Section 321.05, Florida Statutes?
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Maintaining public order and apprehending fugitives, Investigating traffic crashes.
2
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Members of the Patrol occupying command or special duty positions will devote a minimum of ___% of their duty hours to patrol related duties.
A
10%
3
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Assistance provided to state and local agencies during riots, insurrections or natural disasters shall be supplied in accordance with the ____________.
A
Florida Mutual Aid Plan
4
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All employees shall receive ethics training upon _________________ .
A
Initial appointment
5
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In-service ethics training shall be provided to all employees at least ____________.
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Once every two years (Biennially)
6
Q
Members will uphold the constitutions of the united states and the state of florida, obey all federal, state, and local laws in which jurisdiction the member is present, and comply with court decisions and orders of _____________.
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Courts
7
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Members will report for duty at the time and place required or report their inability to do so by notifying their supervisor or another superior officer _____________ prior to the beginning of their tour of duty.
A
Two hours
8
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Members may accept reward moneys, however, no member will accept or solicit any fee or compensation growing out of the performance of official duties unless authorized by the _________________.
A
Division Director
9
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Members shall ensure that their supervisor, the Troop Commander and the duty station to which they are assigned are aware of their current residence address and telephone number at which they can be contacted for emergency notification/call out purposes. Any changes must be reported to components/personnel referenced above within _______ hours after they take place.
A
48
10
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Members shall not submit to any interview or give a statement concerning the performance of their official duties to any officer or official of another agency either federal, state, or local, without first informing their __________.
A
Troop Commander
11
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A _____________ is an occurrence or event, natural or human-caused, which requires an emergency response to protect life or property.
A
Critical Incident
12
Q
The preferred method of notification is ______ or by ______.
A
In-person / Telephone
13
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When a member of the Criminal Interdiction Unit or any other field trooper becomes involved in an on-going investigation involving vice, narcotics, or organized crime, the member’s _____________ shall ensure that notification is made to the Director as soon as reasonable.
A
Troop Commander
14
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In accordance with FHP policy 17.29, the ______________ shall ensure completion of appropriate entries in the FHP NRS prior to the end of his/her shift.
A
Trooper Watch Supervisor
15
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Only those eligible candidates having submitted a Request for Promotional Examination Form will be entitled to compete in the written examination. All such requests must be received no later than _________ of the calendar year.
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March 1st
16
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The Administrator will provide each eligible candidate whose test request is on file with the Division, a notification of the promotional examination. Notification will be announced ________________.
A
At the end of the exam registration period
17
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In the event an eligible candidate is absent from the written examination because of serious illness, hospitalization, death in the candidate’s immediate family, or other unusual circumstance the candidate may, upon formal request through the chain of command to the ________, request to take a separate and different examination. The formal request must be made within __ hours of the date of the regular examination or the candidate will forfeit all rights until the next regular examinations are given.
A
Director, 72
18
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Any challenges to exam items must be submitted in writing on the Request for Review of Written Examination Item Form and received by the __________ within __________ after the date of the exam.
A
Administrator / 5 Working Days
19
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A member may appeal a disqualification to the ________ in writing within __ hours.
A
Director, 72
20
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The need for a timely response to law enforcement needs in a member’s area of assignment on a _____ basis is essential to the overall mission of the Florida Highway Patrol.
A
24 Hour
21
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____________ are responsible for reviewing any position that becomes vacant within their troop and determining whether the position’s city of assignment should be changed.
A
Troop Commander / Bureau Commander
22
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A member will establish a residence, as defined in this policy, in the new assignment area upon the effective date of the transfer or promotion; The member may request in writing one ___ extension to establish a residence in the new assignment area.
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90 days
23
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Any member wishing to establish a residence outside of their county of assignment must submit a memo to the ___________ stating the address at which the member wishes to reside. Approval must be granted at least one week prior to the member establishing the new residence.
A
Troop/Bureau Commander
24
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_______________ is authorized to change a vacant position’s city of assignment, provided the position remains within the original county of assignment.
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Deputy Director
25
A change of a position's county of assignment requires the approval of the _______.
Director
26
Members are responsible for accurately entering their hours worked and/or leave taken on at least a ________ basis in the peoples first system.
Weekly
27
To determine whether other alternative work schedules are appropriate, _____________ shall review personnel assignments and determine which members have routine and predetermined travel between the member’s residence and work location.
District Commanders
28
Generally, Recruit Troopers are not to be placed on the midnight shift until they have completed ________ of service on the road. Recruit Troopers who have graduated from a Transitional Academy class and have prior actual law enforcement experience will be eligible to work a midnight shift upon release to solo patrol duties.
6 months
29
________________ may authorize non-standard work schedules and may utilize permanent or rotating shifts and days off.
Troop Commanders
30
After three workdays or partial workdays of absence in any 30-calendar day period, the supervisor may require medical certification of the member’s illness or injury before authorizing additional sick leave. After ___ consecutive days of absence, the member is required to submit a medical certification before any additional use of accrued leave credits or leave without pay can be authorized.
10
31
All Career Service members who have accrued annual leave in excess of ____ hours at the close of business on December 31 of each year will have the excess annual leave transferred to their sick leave balance on an hour-for-hour basis.
360
32
A Career Service member who separates from state government with twelve continuous months of service will be paid for unused annual leave up to a lifetime maximum of ____ hours.
240
33
Special compensatory leave shall be taken with the mutual agreement of the member and the supervisor within _____ calendar days of the holiday worked, as outlined in the current law enforcement bargaining agreement.
60
34
Requests for leave of ____ continuous hours or more should be made at least 60 days in advance.
40
35
Any member who discharges their firearm in an officer involved shooting incident or whose actions or use of force results in serious physical injury or death of another in a duty-related incident shall immediately be placed on administrative leave or alternate duty for a minimum period of _____ days in order to remove the member from the associated trauma.
3
36
Any employee who becomes the subject of a domestic violence restraining order or injunction shall notify his/her _________ and provide the _________ with a copy of the injunction immediately upon being served with such an injunction.
Troop Commander / Troop Commander
37
The ____ will provide a copy of the restraining order or injunction to the Office of General Counsel and shall consult with the Deputy Director and the Office of Professional Compliance as to whether an administrative investigation should be conducted.
Chief
38
The supervisor receiving any firearms and/or ammunition from an employee shall Complete an Evidence/Property Receipt (HSMV 61802), listing all firearms and ammunition received. The receipt shall indicate that the property is being retained for “SAFEKEEPING.” And ensure that all firearms and ammunition are delivered to and placed in an FHP facility armory within ___ hours.
24
39
Firearms and ammunition not claimed within ___ days of the employee’s separation from employment shall be considered unclaimed property and delivered to the sheriff of the county in which the employee was last assigned in accordance with Section 790.08, Florida Statutes.
60
40
______________Secondary employment undertaken while in other than duty status which entails actual or potential use of police authority and requires vested police powers as a condition of employment. The definition encompasses those who schedule off-duty police employment.
Off Duty Police Employment
41
____________shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a current database of insurance information for all members who have been approved to work off duty police employment under their command. The database will be updated continuously or at a minimum of every ____ months.
District Commanders / 6 Months
42
____________ is responsible for reviewing and signing all monthly off duty police employment reports or returning them to subordinates for correction.
District Commander
43
The Troop Commander will forward the completed troop summary to the FHP Research and Evaluation Section by the _______ day of the following month.
20th
44
Normally, completed request forms for off duty police employment services must be submitted to respective troop commanders/deputy directors at least ___ working days prior to the date on which secondary employment is scheduled to commence.
10
45
Members using either personal sick leave or family sick leave may not work scheduled overtime, hireback, or off-duty police employment for the ___hour period commencing with the beginning of the shift for which the member was unable to report for duty.
24
46
___________ Shall establish and maintain a list of approved off duty police employment jobs for the troop.
Troop Commander
47
In order to participate in ODPE, members will be required to provide vehicle liability insurance of _________ and property damage coverage of ________.
200,000/300,000/50,000
48
___________ may authorize the scheduling of local or county law enforcement officers who have jurisdiction in the area in which the off-duty police employment is located.
Troop Commander or Deputy Directors
49
__________________For male members, this normally requires a coat and tie unless other appropriate dress is specified. Female members shall wear the equivalent appropriate dress. Members working in an undercover capacity or on special detail shall wear clothing appropriate for the specific assignment.
Civilian attire
50
Male member’s mustache may extend __________ horizontally beyond the corners of the mouth.
One quarter inch
51
Female hairstyles shall not extend more than _______ inches below the collar.
Three
52
Members who retire in good standing may petition the Director for a retirement award.
53
A member shall report the loss, theft or damage of any item to his/her _____________.
Immediate Supervisor
54
Members who separate from the Division must return all Division owned equipment within ____ hours.
24
55
If an item remains unaccounted for, formal action will be made by the ___________ in consultation with the appropriate Chief.
Troop Commander
56
The __________ or his/her designee shall inspect each motor vehicle at least once monthly.
Troop Commander
57
Brakes should be checked for wear every ______ miles.
5000
58
Tires should be inspected _______ for defects.
Weekly
59
Each member shall have the speedometer calibrated every ____ months.
6
60
Receipts for non-fuel purchases must be forwarded within _____ working days.
5
61
PPAE stands for _________________.
Performance Planning and Evaluation
62
The member's immediate supervisor is referred to as the __________.
Rater
63
Following the completion of a PPAE, documentation should be retained for ___ years.
Two
64
_____________ is responsible for coordinating responses to correspondence received at the field command level.
Troop Commander
65
______________ are responsible for ensuring correspondence control procedures are followed.
Troop Commanders
66
Letters of transmittal will be attached by troop ___________.
Supervisors
67
_________ is any allegation against a member that would constitute a violation of disciplinary action standards.
Complaint
68
_____ is expressed dissatisfaction that would not be considered a violation.
Gripe
69
___________________ is a written agreement between the employee and the Division prior to an investigation.
Pre-Investigative Agreement
70
On a monthly basis, the OPC Commander will provide a complaint tracking report for investigations outstanding for longer than ____ days.
30 days
71
For complaints alleging criminal misconduct, the Troop Commander and the Office of ___________ will be notified.
Professional Compliance
72
The pre-investigative agreement must be completed within ____ hours of receipt.
48
73
Investigations should generally be resolved within ___ days.
30
74
What must an employee do within 48 hours of receiving the pre-investigative agreement?
Complete and return the agreement to indicate in writing whether he/she elects or declines the alternative disciplinary action.
75
In most cases, an investigation should be resolved within ___ days.
30 days
76
What type of updates must OPC investigators provide to the complainant until the case is closed?
Timely status updates
77
After a complaint investigation is completed, who will review and make appropriate recommendations?
Troop Commander
78
If deficiencies are noted during the administrative review, who facilitates a resolution?
Troop Commander and Office of Professional Compliance (OPC)
79
What is the Early Intervention System?
A systematic approach to identify employees who may need assistance and tracks action taken to assist the employee.
80
Who must be notified if a supervisor notices unusual behavior patterns by any Division employee?
Immediate supervisor and Troop Commander
81
An employee must attend Division approved remedial training after accumulating how many citizen complaints?
4 complaints
82
How often must a facilities inspection be conducted?
Annually
83
Who receives a copy of each monthly inspection report specifying uniform or equipment needs?
Troop Office Operations Consultant (OOC)
84
How often do captains review and initial the monthly inspection reports?
Quarterly
85
What must be signed and dated if a monthly inspection cannot be conducted?
The identification portion of the form
86
Within how many days must an item found in substandard condition be re-inspected?
5 days
87
Who reviews facilities inspections before they are forwarded to the Chief Administrative Officer?
District Commander and Troop Commander
88
What defines Aggressive Resistance?
A subject's attacking movements that may cause injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
89
What is Active Resistance?
A subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the member.
90
What constitutes Passive Resistance?
A subject's verbal and/or physical refusal to comply with a lawful direction.
91
What are Control measures?
Verbal and/or physical measures employed by members to overcome resistance.
92
What are Incapacitation Techniques?
Control methods intended to render a subject temporarily disabled.
93
What is Mechanical Compliance?
Applying pressure or leverage on a joint to cause a subject to comply.
94
What does Pain Compliance refer to?
A subject’s response to a combination of pain and verbal commands to stop resisting.
95
What is the purpose of Takedowns?
To bring a resisting subject from a standing position to the ground.
96
What must a member do if they kill or euthanize an animal using their firearm?
Complete an incident report and submit it before going off duty.
97
Which of the following is NOT an example of Forcible Felonies: Treason, Domestic Violence, or Robbery?
Domestic Violence
98
How many 'Use of Control' incidents must a member be involved in during a twelve-month period to be identified?
3 or more incidents
99
Members must seek to employ the ______ amount of control required.
Minimum
100
Members assigned a CEW must also carry which item?
Division issued ASR
101
Who is responsible for investigating any theft of a Division owned firearm?
Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence
102
What is the minimum proficiency score required to use a personally owned handgun?
80%
103
How many weapons may be approved for use by a single member in any 12 month period?
Two weapons
104
What is the minimum barrel length for rifles?
10.5 inches
105
How often must a member qualify with a rifle after being issued one?
Annually
106
Recertification for CEW must include a minimum of how many hours of training?
4 hours
107
How many business days do users have to download CEW data after deployment?
3 business days
108
How often must users replace the CEW rechargeable battery pack?
30 days
109
Members may arrest a person without a warrant if the offense was committed in their presence or during _______.
In fresh pursuit
110
What is reasonable suspicion?
Articulable facts sufficient to believe a person is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime.
111
What term describes an indication of detention or restraint of movement by an officer?
Seizure (of a person)
112
Who commands juvenile operations within their respective troops?
Troop Commanders
113
During a juvenile interrogation, how many officers should be present?
Two officers
114
Reports involving juveniles taken into custody must be marked as 'JUVENILE' and filed within ___ days.
7 days
115
If a vehicle will be held longer than ___ days, it must be stored where storage fees will not accrue.
5 days
116
Members assigned a vehicle with a cage or safety barrier must ensure Child Safety Power Deactivation switches are in the ______ position.
On
117
How many members should escort a dangerous prisoner?
Two members
118
A member in a non-duty status may make an arrest only if they possess appropriate what?
Law Enforcement Identification
119
Who ensures that an E/P storage facility is available for evidence?
Troop Commander
120
Employees are responsible for the proper collection, documentation, and security of what?
All evidence and property
121
Evidentiary property shall be retained until the case is _______.
Concluded
122
Who must be notified if an MDC is believed stolen?
Bureau Commander
123
Who is responsible for notifying about newsworthy events or incidents?
On-scene supervisor
124
Photographs that are part of an ongoing investigation require authorization from whom before release?
Director
125
Division managed social media accounts must be created with authorization from the ______.
Division Director
126
Members working in a stationary position must notify the station of their location and not remain for more than ___ minutes.
30 minutes
127
Members may drive on the shoulder or between traffic lanes at no more than ___ MPH.
15 MPH
128
Follow-up reports on all open investigations are required at no more than ___ day intervals.
30 days
129
Pursuits lasting longer than ___ minutes must notify TWS.
5 minutes
130
A Notice of Commercial Driver’s License/Privilege Disqualification must be completed within ___ days.
5 days
131
Employees receiving an on-the-job injury must report it within ___ hours.
24 hours
132
The completed investigative report must be forwarded to the Office of Professional Compliance and the member’s appropriate _____.
Chief
133
Who is responsible for facilitating the review of policy before the commencement of an employee's travel?
Supervisor
134
Per Diem is at the rate of _____ per day.
____/Quarter
135
Who is responsible for facilitating the review of policy #11.09, DHSMV Management Manual, prior to employee travel?
Traveler
## Footnote
The traveler must ensure that any employee not assigned the manual reviews it before travel.
136
What is the per diem rate for travel expenses?
$80 / $20
## Footnote
This rate is provided per day and per quarter.
137
What are the Class C Meal Allowances for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
* Breakfast: $6
* Lunch: $11
* Dinner: $19
138
Troopers will receive initial and ______ training regarding the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative (NSI).
Biennial
139
Who may coordinate with the FHP Training Academy regarding the training curriculum?
Chief Intelligence Officer
140
Between what hours shall members use the communication system for ALL traffic stops?
11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
141
The initiation of traffic stops must comply with which law?
Florida’s Stop and Frisk law
142
Only MVR/BWC equipment procured by the _______ shall be installed in agency vehicles.
Division
143
Members must ensure all MVR/BWC recordings are uploaded at least ______ per work week.
Once
144
Supervisors must ensure that all members follow established procedures for the use and maintenance of MVR/BWC and review a minimum of how many recordings?
5
145
What is the policy regarding the Troop Watch Supervisor (TWS) on duty?
24 hour basis
146
A significant road closure is defined as a closure in excess of ___ minutes due to a critical incident.
20
147
Prior to the end of the shift, the TWS shall personally brief the incoming TWS on significant incidents that occurred or are ongoing and any other information of significance.
End of
148
Who is the Incident Commander in the context of significant road closures?
The senior and/or ranking member on scene
149
How many days after the termination of an incident must the After-Action Report be forwarded to the Director?
30 days
150
Limited visibility occurrences may be due to smoke, fog, and __________.
Limited visibility
151
What does the Intranasal Naloxone Kit include?
Kit with 2 Nasal spray devices pre-assembled with 4mg/1ml intranasal spray per unit
152
Who is responsible for storing and issuing NARCAN nasal spray as necessary?
Troop Office Operations Consultant (Troop OOC)
153
Who oversees the sUAS program?
Chief Technology Officer
154
Who must approve flights within their respective areas?
District Commander
155
The sUAS will not be used for surveillance without a __________ by a judge.
Signed Warrant
156
The Troop ______ shall be the troop designated infectious disease control coordinator.
OOC (Office Operations Consultant)
157
Body excretions such as feces and secretions shall ______ be considered biomedical waste unless visibly contaminated with blood.
Not
158
TB tests taken immediately after exposure may give a false negative reading within how many weeks after exposure?
10
159
A '______' is any criminal investigation that has not been resolved or has a status of 'All Leads Exhausted.'
Cold case
160
Follow-up reports on all open investigations shall be submitted at ____ day intervals.
30
161
Who will ensure that current information on victim/witness assistance is maintained?
District Lieutenant
162
Supervisors are responsible for sending a copy of any domestic violence report to the certified domestic violence center within how many hours?
24 hours
163
Upon encountering domestic violence, members will separate involved parties and request a __________.
Back up officer
164
When complaints are received from ____ or more parties, members shall evaluate each complaint separately.
Two
165
Supervisors must monitor assistance rendered to other law enforcement agencies and ensure tasks conform to FHP Policy, forwarding information to the _____ as soon as possible.
District Commander
166
Requests concerning significant contraband seizures shall be turned over to the Criminal Interdiction Unit with approval from the __________.
District Commander
167
Florida Statutes extend certain rights to mentally ill persons, including the right to a physical examination within ___ hours of admission.
24
168
Mentally Ill Refresher training shall be provided to all employees ____________.
Annually
169
_____________ is a perception of seeing, hearing, smelling, or tasting that has no basis in fact.
Hallucination
170
The four most common categories of mental illness are: psychotic disorder, ______ disorder, anxiety disorder, and personality disorder.
Mood
171
A __________ is an identification procedure where an eyewitness is presented with a single suspect shortly after the commission of a crime.
Show Up
172
What is a photographic line-up?
An identification procedure where an array of photographs including the suspect is displayed to an eyewitness.
173
A __________ is an identification procedure where a group of persons including the suspect is displayed to an eyewitness.
Physical Line Up
174
A __________ is a person or photograph of a person who is NOT suspected of an offense included in an identification procedure.
Filler
175
In photographic line-ups, include a minimum of _____ fillers (non-suspects) per identification.
5
176
In physical line-ups, there shall always be at least ______ alternate choices for the victim/witness to view.
Two
177
Members will contact the Intelligence and Analysis Section of the _____________________ for assistance in composing a photographic line-up.
Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence
178
If a notification method other than in-person or telephone is used, the notification shall include direct telephone number for a ________ that is knowledgeable and can provide additional information on the incident.
Supervisor
