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FHP POLICY 2025 Flashcards

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FHP 2.01 - The mission of the Florida Highway Patrol is specified in Florida Statute:

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F.S.S. 321.05

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FHP 2.01 - Per FSS 321.05 FHP’s delegated duties are:

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  1. Patrol Highways to regulate traffic
  2. Maintain public order by effecting arrests
  3. Investigate/Enforce auto theft
  4. Investigate/Enforce license and vehicle regulatory laws
  5. Investigate traffic crashes
  6. Confiscate contraband
  7. Assist other agencies in quelling mobs/riots in disaster areas
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FHP 2.01 - Members of the Patrol occupying command or special duty positions will devote a minimum of __% of their duty hours to patrol related duties.

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10%

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FHP 2.01 - State and Local Agencies - Assistance provided to such components, during riots, insurrections or natural disasters, shall be supplied in accordance with the _____.

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Florida Mutual Aid Plan

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FHP 3.02 - All employees will receive ethics training upon_____.

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Initial appointment

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FHP 3.02 - In-service ethics training shall be provided to all employees at least once _____.

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Every two years (biennially)

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FHP 3.02 - All employees shall adhere to _____.

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  1. DHSMV Policy 3.08 (Ethics and Personal Responsibility)
  2. FHP Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
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FHP 3.03 - It shall be the responsibility of each member of FHP to conform to the

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Code of Conduct

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FHP 3.03 - Members will uphold the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Florida and obey all _____.

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Federal law, State law, Local law and court decisions

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FHP 3.03 Members will obey any orders from a superior unless _____.

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They are unlawful

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FHP 3.03 - 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.

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Two hours

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FHP 3.03 - Members will not lend to another person their identification cards or badges or permit them to be photographed or reproduced without the approval of the _____.

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Director

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FHP 3.03 - Members _____ accept reward moneys.

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May

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FHP 3.03 - No member will accept or solicit any fee or compensation growing out of the performance of official duties unless authorized by the _____.

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Director

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FHP 3.03 - Members will not authorize the use of their names, photographs or official titles which identify them as officers, in connection with testimonials or advertisements of any commodity or commercial enterprise, without the approval of the _____.

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Director

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FHP 3.03 - A member will furnish their _____ and _____ to any person requesting that information, when they are on-duty or while holding themselves out as having an official capacity.

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Name / ID Number

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FHP 3.03 - Members will not address public gatherings, appear on radio or television, prepare any articles for publication, act as correspondents to a newspaper or a periodical, release or divulge information or any other matters of the Division while holding themselves out as representing the Division in such matters without the approval of the chain of command, the Chief of Public Affairs, up to and including the _____.

A

Director

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FHP 3.03 - Members will not accept compensation, honorariums or permit their expense to be paid by sources other than the State of Florida for speaking or writing assignments performed as part of their official duties unless specifically authorized by the _____ or his/her designee.

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Director

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FHP 3.03 - A change in the members address or telephone number must be reported to their supervisor, Troop Commander and the duty station to which they are assigned within _____ hours after the change takes place.

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48

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FHP 3.03 - Any member personally subpoenaed to testify in any trial or hearing will notify _____ upon receipt of the subpoena, notice, or request to do so

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A Supervisor

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FHP 3.03 - If a subpoena arises out of Department or Division employment or if the member is informed that he/she is a party to a civil action arising out of Department or Division employment, he/she will immediately notify _____ of the service or notification and of the testimony he/she is prepared to give.

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His/Her Commanding Officer

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FHP 3.03 - Members will confer with _____ before giving a deposition or affidavit in a civil matter.

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Their Supervisor

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FHP 3.03 - Members will not serve civil process or assist in civil cases unless the specific consent of the _____ is given.

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Director

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FHP 3.03 - When a member becomes aware that he/she is the subject of an investigation by a government agency other than the Florida Highway Patrol, he/she will immediately notify _____.

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His/Her Commanding Officer

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FHP 3.03 - 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 _____. Participation in the interview is at the discretion of the member.

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Troop Commander

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FHP 4.02 - For the purpose of this policy, a ____________ is an occurrence or event, natural or human-caused, which requires an emergency response to protect life or property. Major planned events and law enforcement incidents requiring an emergency response may also be included. Any event or incident involving Division personnel that results in a death/serious injury or that may result in questions regarding agency liability or heightened media coverage is included in the definition.

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Critical Incident

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FHP 4.02 - A critical incident does not include _____.

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A routine serious traffic crash

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FHP 4.02 - The _____ shall serve as the course through which command personnel are normally notified of critical incidents.

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Chain of Command

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FHP 4.02 - In regards to general notification, if an employee’s supervisor is not available, the _____ shall be contacted.

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Next level in the employee’s chain of command

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FHP 4.02 - The preferred method of general notification is _____ or by _____.

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In-Person / Telephone

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FHP 4.02 - If a notification method other than in person or telephone is used, the notification shall include _____ that is knowledgeable and can provide additional information on the incident.

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A direct telephone number for a supervisor

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FHP 4.02 - In accordance with FHP Policy 17.29, the _____ shall ensure completion of appropriate entries in the FHPNRS prior to the end of his/her shift. A case number should be included in the NRS.

A

Troop Watch Supervisor (TWS)

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FHP 4.02 - Who should be notified for the following critical incidents?
1. Death or SBI to an employee
2. Members involved in the death or SBI of another
3. Discharge of a firearm (not during training)
4. Arrest of an employee
5. Members involved in any incident involving domestic violence
6. Arrest of prominent/famous person
7. Major fires or smoke/fog affecting roadways
8. Prolong closing and subsequent re-opening of major highway

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The Director

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FHP 4.02 - For all other incidents not defined in 04.02.04.B, the director shall be notified ______.

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The next regular business day. If in doubt - notify immediately

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FHP 4.02 - The _____ will be responsible for notifying the Director of the Office of Professional Compliance for the following incidents to include, but not limited to:
1. Citizen Complaint alleging serious misconduct or criminal activity
2. Pursuit resulting in death or SBI to Trooper or another person
3. Use of control resulting in SBI to Trooper or suspect
4. Arrest of any Division employee
5. Shooting incident
6. Discharge of firearm (not during training)

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Troop Commander

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FHP 4.02 - The _____ shall notify the Director of initiation of investigation involving vice, narcotics or organized crime.

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The Bureau Commander of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence (BCII)

37
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FHP 4.02 - 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 _____ shall ensure that notification is made to the Director as soon as reasonable.

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Member’s Troop Commander

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FHP 5.01 - (DEFINITION) The moving of an employee from one position in a class to a different position in the same class, or to a different position in a different class having the same pay grade, regardless of the location of the position.

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Reassignment

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FHP 5.01 - (DEFINITION) The moving of a member from one geographic area of the State to a different geographic location which is in excess of fifty (50) miles of the member’s current duty station.

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Transfer

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FHP 5.01 - _____ will be responsible for approving all reassignments.

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The Director

41
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FHP 5.01 - Who may apply for reassignment?

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An employee that has attained permanent status in the Career Service System

42
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FHP 5.01 - Requests for reassignment will be limited to _____ counties to which the employee desires to be reassigned.

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Three

43
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FHP 5.01 - All applications for reassignment expire on _____ of each year regardless of the date of request.

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June 30

44
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FHP 5.01 - Requests for reassignment for the next fiscal year may be filed on _____ of the preceding fiscal year.

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June 1

45
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FHP 5.01 - The request for reassignment will become effective on _____ following the date the request is received.

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First day of the month

46
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FHP 5.01 - The Division shall normally fill a permanent position with the _____ in the class in which the vacancy exists

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Employee who has the greatest length of service

47
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FHP 5.01 - In cases where employees have identical length of service in class and no other factors intervene, the employee with the _____ will receive priority.

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Earliest application date

48
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FHP 5.01 - When an employee has been reassigned pursuant to a request, all other pending requests submitted by that employee shall be canceled for a specified period of time. No other requests may be submitted during this period of time. What is the specified period of time?

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12 months

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FHP 5.01 If an employee declines an offer of reassignment pursuant to a request, the employee will not be eligible for consideration for reassignment to the specific class(es), county(ies), and/or shift(s), for the specified period of time. What is the specified period of time?

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12 months

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FHP 5.01 - In regards to involuntary reassignment, an employee will be given a minimum of _____ days notice prior to the effective date of a reassignment.

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14

51
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FHP 5.01 - In regards to involuntary reassignment, an employee will be given a minimum of _____ days notice prior to the effective date of a transfer.

A

30

52
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FHP 5.03 - 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.

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24-hour

53
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FHP 5.03 - Members must reside within the State of Florida and within a _____ of their city of assignment.

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40-mile radius

54
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FHP 5.03 - The _____ are responsible for reviewing any position that becomes vacant within their troop and determining whether the position’s city of assignment should be changed.

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Troop/Bureau Commanders

55
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FHP 5.03 - The _____ are responsible for approving/disapproving requests to live outside of county of assignment.

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Troop/Bureau Commanders

56
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FHP 5.03 - To determine the 40-mile radius from a city of assignment, a supervisor shall use _____ from the nearest city or town limit area.

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Straight line method “as a crow flies”

57
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FHP 5.03 - A member will establish a residence in the new assignment area upon the _____ of the transfer or promotion.

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Effective Date

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FHP 5.03 - Members may request in writing one _____ extension to establish a residence in the new assignment area.

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90-day

59
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FHP 5.03 - Approval of the extension to establish residence must be approved by _____.

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The appropriate Chief

60
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FHP 5.03 - Any member wishing to establish a residence outside of their county of assignment must submit a memo to _____ stating the address at which the member wishes to reside.

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The Troop Commander

61
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FHP 5.03 - Approval to reside outside of their county of assignment must be granted at least _____ prior to the member establishing the new residence.

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One week

62
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FHP 5.03 - A change of a position’s county of assignment requires the approval of _____.

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The Director

63
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FHP 5.03 - _____ 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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The Deputy Director

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FHP 5.04 - _____ is leave with pay not charged against a member’s accrued leave and does not count as hours worked for overtime purposes.

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Administrative Leave

65
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FHP 5.04 - _____ is the assignment of a member to other duties on a temporary basis. Sometimes informally referred to as “light duty.”

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Alternate Duty

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FHP 5.04 - Immediate Family includes:

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  1. Spouse
  2. Great Grandparents
  3. Grandparents
  4. Parents
  5. Brothers
  6. Sisters
  7. Children
  8. Grand Children
    Of the member or the member’s spouse
67
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FHP 5.04 - Members are responsible for accurately entering their hours worked and/or leave taken on at least a _____basis in the People First system.

A

Weekly Basis

68
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FHP 5.04 - _____ are responsible for the following:
1. Reviewing member’s People First for accuracy.
2. Verifying that a member requesting leave has the leave accrued prior to authorizing.
3. Ensuring adequate staffing is available prior to authorizing leave.

A

Supervisors

69
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FHP 5.04 - 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.

A

District Commanders

70
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FHP 5.04 - Members will use radio code _____ when entering their work zone and _____ when leaving their work zone.

A

Entering = “10-58”
Leaving = “10-57”

71
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FHP 5.04 - All leave without pay must be report to the _____ at the time it occurs.

A

Personnel Attendance and Leave Office

72
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FHP 5.04 - _____ are responsible for ensuring adequate staffing at office locations during normal business hours.

A

Troop Commanders

73
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FHP 5.04 - Duty hours and zone assignments will be scheduled by the _____ in accordance with the needs of the district.

A

District Lieutenant

74
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FHP 5.04 - At minimum, scheduling will comply with the current _____.

A

Law Enforcement Officer Bargaining Unit Agreement

75
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FHP 5.04 - Generally, Recruit Troopers are not to be placed on the midnight shift until they have completed _____ of service on the road.

A

six months

76
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FHP 5.04 - _____ may authorize non-standard work schedules and may utilize permanent or rotating shifts and days off.

A

Troop Commanders

77
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FHP

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