General Orders Flashcards
Department members will notify who when aware of the need to execute a high risk arrest warrant?
SWAT commander
What are the four approved restraining devices?
handcuffs, flex cuffs, ripp hobble restraint, leg-cuffs
To prevent positional asphyxiation sworn members shall not place or leave persons in custody in a what position for an extended period of time?
prone
Unless exigent circumstances exist, department sworn members will not handcuff a prisoner to what?
a fixed object
Can prisoners be handcuffed to one another?
yes
Can prisoners be handcuffed to a department member?
No, never
Detention facilities will not accept prisoner property in excess of what?
an average sized suitcase or bag
If prisoner property has to be placed in property at GPD, what shall the department member do?
prisoner will sign a prisoner property notification form before member leaves the jail or document why the did or couldn’t sign, leave a copy of the from with the prisoner’s property at the jaili
Members delivering persons in custody to the jail shall identify, describe, inventory, and document in the report items of value and/or prescription medications left with the detainee. What is considered an item of value?
value over $200
For a criminal traffic citation what shall be pulled and written on the citation?
case report number
When a person is arrested only for misdemeanor criminal traffic charges, the citations may serve as what?
the arrest documents ( no mittimus needed)
When a person is arrested from criminal traffic charges and for a felony or misdemeanor or city ordinance violations, then all charges shall be listed in the charge section of what?
the mittimus
Court dates for what type traffic charges are NOT set by the arresting member?
felony traffic
When will an NTA NOT be issued?
accused fails to identify themselves or their identity cannot be confirmed, accused refuses to sign citation and provide fingerprint, member believes that the continued liberty of the accused constitutes a reasonable risk of bodily injury to themselves or others, member believes accused may have a warrant, the accused has FTA in history, crime involves a charge of domestic violence
What copies of a criminal traffic citation should have a right thumb impression of offender?
reverse of the original copy and the officer’s copy (pink)
Department members within how many hours will notify the Alachua County Office of the Superintendent of Schools or other jurisidictional school board whenever a school board employee is charged with a felony, a misdemeanor involving the abuse of a minor, or sale/possession of a controlled substance?
48 hours (investigating officer shall complete an Employee School Board Notification form)
What are the included educational institutions for school board notification?
FLorida School for the Deaf and BLind, university development research schools, and private elementary and secondary schools
When a current enrolled UF student is arrested by GPD , members should included what in the documentation and what form needs to be submitted to Student Judicial Affairs?
Student ID number and UF Conduct and Conflict Form
Is it required to identify UF students as such in an incident report or NTA for drug and alcohol arrests?
yes
Who forwards reports involving drug and alcohol arrest related to UF students to UF?
records
Reports can be held longer than the end of the employee’s workday if supervisor approves it but should be submitted when?
within 24 hours (general order says Supervisors shall now allow reports to be held more than 24 hours. Pretty sure a typo and it should say NOT instead of NOW)
When is a report not required?
only charging document is a traffic citation or a NTA exception
If handcuffs, or other approved physical restraints are used during the arrest the member will document this on the charging document. True or False
True
The department will abide by the objective reasonable standard as defined by what case law for each and every lawful application of force?
Graham v Conner, 490 US 386 (1989)
What is a member’s responsibility for use of force?
notify supervisor, ensure medical attention is given, remain at the scene for serious or life threatening injuries until the supervisor responds (unless exigent circumstances exist), complete a report or supplement
Can a department member view any department generated video prior to completing a report that includes the circumstances of the use of force?
yes, except in deadly force (deadly force the member can only view their own video)
Incident report including use of force must be written by when?
within 24 hours
When deadly force is used a on duty shift commander must respond immediately and do what?
secure it, make the appropriate notifications, coordinate with FDLE supervisor, initiate a preliminary field investigation, contact CID commander, contact assigned investigators, assist the involved members, issue a replacement firearm asap, ensure prelim report is completed by the end of shift and forwarded to Chief and all investigating parties, confirm use of force summary is initiated
In a deadly force incident what is the operations commander’s responsibility?
to notify FDLE and make a request for the Officer Involved Shooting team to respond
When non-deadly force is used how long does the supervisor have to complete the Use of Force summary?
15 calendar days
Members directly involved in a use of deadly force incident shall be considered to be on administrative assignment immediately and it shall be for a period of what and what are the requirements?
no less than 60 days; first 7 calendar days the member will be on a no work status, the chief can extend the 60 days by increments of the 30 days by verbal communication to the member
Can a member who is on administrative assignment due to a deadly force incident work in the field?
yes if there is an emergency response to a critical incident. member must be part of a task force or response team and not act alone
After a deadly force incident the involved members will be required to undergo a debriefing by a licensed mental health professional provided by the department as soon as possible but usually within what time frame?
24 hours
Office of Internal Affairs will conduct the following for use of force:
use of force investigations where there may be a policy violation, administrative review of all incidents where a firearm was discharged, comprehensive use of force report annually by March 1, review and analyze all use of force for the calendar year - by Feb 1 (include all assaults on leo to determine trends, patterns, with recommendations to enhance officer safety, revise policy, or address a training issue
Members in junior rank will assume command only when the member in charge is disabled or incapacitated due to what?
mental or physical condition
What are the meetings the Chief will regularly attend:
command staff, tactical briefing, assistant chief bi- weekly meeting, by-weekly cabinet meeting, eac meeting
At the end of each shift what is the shift commander responsible for?
uploading shift status report to aggregator
This type of agreement grants both signing agencies the authority to take police action within the other’s jurisdiction when requested by another agency regarding routine law enforcement situations.
voluntary routine assistance agreement
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has granted approval/authority for GPD sworn personnel to make an on view arrest, within the county’s jurisdiction, in cases involving what?
critical, life threatening situations, to prevent bodily injury to citizens, secure the apprehension of criminals whom the law enforcement officer may encounter
This type of agreement grants both signing agencies the authority to take police action within the other’s jurisdiction when requested by one of the agencies regarding some emergency situation.
Requested operational assistance
Which agencies have voluntary routine assistance agreements with GPD?
Santa FE CC and UFPD
Which agencies authorized on view arrest authority to GPD?
ACSO, Santa Fe CC, UFPD
Which agencies have requested operational assistance agreements with GPD?
ACSO, Alachua County Traffic Enforcement, Alachua PD, Santa Fe CC, UFPD
Who may request for assistance from another agency by notifying their agency head or designee from whom the assistance is required?
lieutenants or acting shift commanders
How is the National Guard called into assist GPD?
emergency that is beyond local leo resources, incident commander notifies bureau commander who notifies the chief if it is justified, chief notifies the Alachua County Emergency Management director who will arrange and coordinate National Guard assistance
AOA where a report is not required must be documented in an IOC and forwarded to who?
bureau commander via chain of command
If a question arises about a member’s ability to perform his/her essential job functions due to an apparent low level of health or fitness what may the member be required to submit to?
physician’s examination and if possible bring his/her health up to an acceptable level
What are the three types of overtime?
billable, city-paid, city-cosponsered
In order for a Lieutenant to be eligible for city paid overtime assignments there must be a minimum of how many positions posted?
two or more positions
What is considered prior to allowing a full time covert member to participate in an overtime assignment?
how much exposure to the public the member may encounter, how many covert/uc operations the member has been or is currently involved in, and potential risks posed to the member or the unit
When is overtime posted?
second Wednesday of the month at 1900
Prior to Open Sign Up Dates members may sign up for:
2 overtime slots per day, 2 overtime slots per employee/overtime detail per calendar month (exception if the overtime detail spans more than one month it can be treated as one detail if special events supervisor decides)
When is an OT slot considered open?
unfilled 7 days prior to the exact date and start time of the detail
Once an overtime slot becomes open (7 days out from assignment) members may sign up for:
3rd slot and then a 4th slot if still unfilled 48 hours out
If an OT slot is unfilled with less than 24 hours before the start date and time the member can:
sign up and doesn’t count against 2 sign ups per day, will not count against limit of how many slots a member may have each month for a detail, but WILL count against maximum hours a department member is allowed to work per week
The three main overtime rules are:
no more than 18 hours consecutively, no more than 18 hours in any 24 hour rolling period, more than 25 hours of OT a week (unless limit is raised)
Who shall be notified when there is a last minute notification that a member cannot report to or complete an OT assignment?
no later than an hour prior to the start of the scheduled assignment notify the on duty shift commander AND send an email to the Special Events Coordinator
If an OT assignment is not completed by a member within how many hours after the completion of the OT assignment the member’s OT account in the module will be locked until the member completes the assignment
24 hours
Members shall complete their overtime details in the OT module within how many hours after the end of the detail?
72 hours
What is a short notice OT detail?
one with a start date and time less than 24 hours away or 48 hours if the assignment is on the weekend
What are the four reasons a member cannot work OT?
suspension, limited or restricted duty, administrative assignment, overtime privileges have been suspended as part of disciplinary action
Everyone is required to wear the official uniform except who?
K9 officer if they have their K9, prior approval from Special events coordinator if it is a plain clothes detail
Members working scheduled city-paid assignments may be entitled to a meal break when the consecutive hours to total at leas this many hours, staffing allows, and the OIC of the OT detail approves it?
8 hours
All progressive violations are considered what violation?
Inefficiency in Job Performance
Employee must not use accumulated sick leave or PTO earned as a city employee for any injury sustained while engaged in outside employment and Leave Bank may not be established. True or False
True
Before engaging in or continuing secondary employment, members in a restricted duty status who desire to continue to engage in off-duty employment must obtain the approval of these four people:
their doctor, Personnel Unit Commander, City Nurse, and the Chief
Approval for continuation of secondary employment must be resubmitted by what date each year?
January 31st
What secondary employment is off limits?
process server, bill collector, private investigator, investigator for or an assistant to defense attorneys, tow companies, places monitored by GPD (pawn shops, etc)
Department members are limited to a cumulative total of how many employment hours per week, which shall include normal work hours, scheduled and/or anticipated OT, and off duty employment?
60 hours
Can probationary employees engage in outside employment?
typically no unless granted special permission from the chief
Sworn members, non certified police officers, and PST are permitted how many free visits a year to EAP psychologist/psychiatrist? How many for all other department members?
unlimited, three
Immediate family members are allowed how man free EAP visits a year?
three
Any member receiving self initiated treatment may use the services of the contractual psychologist/psychiatrist without the knowledge of the department, except when ?
there is evidence of concern for fitness for duty or imminent harm to self and others
Medications taken by the member that has any potential to impair safety, performance, or motor functions shall advise who before reporting to work under the influence of such medication or drug?
personnel services division commander who will review and refer the employee to EHS for a work status determination
What are the qualifying conditions from mandating EAP participation?
traumatic incident, danger to self or others, work performance concerns
If a member does a self referral to EAP for a traumatic incident the member shall schedule with the next how many days and be willing to confirm the appointment with supervisor?
3 business days
If a supervisor refers for a traumatic incident and immediate intervention is not indicated the member shall be referred to personnel that day or if after hours when?
the next business day
Within five days a traumatic incident, the employee may be granted up to how many days of paid leave by the CHief, based on the recommendation of the Personnel Services Division Commander?
2 days
If a member is referred to EAP due to danger to self or to others what must the provider submit?
written report to Personnel Commander that states if member is fit for duty or not
If a work performance EAP issue appears to be medical who does the employee get referred to?
personnel services division commander
If mandatory counseling is warranted through EAP as a result of poor work performance the personnel division commander will consult with who and determine a course of action?
the Chief
A supervisor may recommend that the member recieve evaluation and treatment when a member is exhibiting diminished work performance due to outside factors such as what?
marital, financial, family, psychological, or other influences
Personal calls should not exceed how many minutes per month?
60 minutes
Texting is not permitted to or from a NON smart phone issued or owned by the department. True or False
True
City policy requires City Commission approval of any contract in excess of what amount?
$25,000
Any documents with legal ramifications (contracts, mous, deals, negotiations, etc) must be approved by who before execution of the document?
legal advisor and Chief
Members shall not institute a civil suit arising from their official duties without first doing what?
notify the Chief in writing
Members who become a defendant or witness in a civil suit arising from their employment shall notify the Chief in writing within how many days of becoming aware of it?
3 working days
Court Liaison will NOT accept service for officers who are individually named as defendants in law suits. True or False
True (officers must deliver a copy of the court document to the department’s legal office the day they are served (by fax or in person)
Members who are served with a subpoena or other civil process relating to the department’s operations, policies, or procedures shall notify the Chief within what timeframe?
immediately unless it is a subpoena for the prosecution of a routine criminal case
Updated residences, telephone numbers, names and emergency contact information is required to be completed and forwarded to the Personnel Services Division by when?
the end of the first business day after the change goes into effect
Sick call outs should be made at least this many minutes before shift starts?
60 minutes
Members who do not report to work for how many consecutive days without being on approved leave shall be considered to have abandoned their employment and may be terminated.
3 days
The length of meal breaks for sworn members working 8 or 10 hour days during which the meal break is inclusive shall be how many minutes?
45 minutes
The length of personal break is defined by what?
the applicable labor agreement
Members may take a break where?
within geographic district, in an adjacent zone that isn’t in their district, a location contiguous or adjacent to a street or border that defines the district or has been authorized by shift commander
What is the maximum allowed number of marked units at any one break location?
three
A police vehicle intended to blend in with routine vehicle traffic, and which have no visible police marking or equipment.
non-descript police vehicle
Vehicle that have the same or similar body style as marked patrol cars, are solid color, and are not conspicuously marked.
unmarked fleet vehicle
A conspicuously marked police vehicle which has blue striping, lettering, and a department seal. May or may not have overhead lights
Marked Fleet vehicle
fleet vehicles either marked or unmarked that are equipped with emergency lights and sirens
emergency vehicles
Members shall notify the Chief how as soon as possible if they are arrested, issued a criminal summons, criminal traffic citation, have their DL suspended, have active warrants, or are served an injunction?
in writing via the chain of command as soon as possible
What level of blood alcohol can a member have in their system when on duty or on a standby status?
non. this supersedes DFWP limits
Can members smoke on duty?
yes, out of the open view of the public
Can members use smokeless tobacco products (snuff, chewing tobacco)?
No it is prohibited on duty, in uniform, and/or on the grounds of the police department
To be considered protect speech, the speech must be on a matter of public concern, and the employee’s interest in expressing himself/herself on any particular matter must not be outweighed by an injury the speech could cause to the interest of the city, as an employer, in promoting the efficiency of the public services it performs through its employees. True or False
True
An employee notice form that requires suspension, demotion, or termination must be signed as reviewed by who prior to issuance?
HR/OD Department
Who normally initiates an employee notice?
immediate supervisor
A probationary or temporary employee may be dismissed with or without cause at the sole discretion of the Department Head (if any) with review by who?
HR/OD Department
Normal termination procedure- Prior to the proposed termination the employee shall be suspended without pay pending the outcome of informal conference and shall concurrently or immediately thereafter receive written notice. What will the notice entail?
reasons for the proposed termination and a time for an informal conference between 2-5 working days following the employee’s receipt of notice
Special Employee’s termination procedure- Prior to the proposed termination the employee shall be suspended without pay pending the outcome of informal conference and shall concurrently or immediately thereafter receive written notice. What will the notice entail?
reasons for the proposed termination and a time for an evidentiary hearing between 2-20 working days following the employee’s receipt of notice in front of the charter officer
After a Special Employee’s evidentiary hearing for termination the Charter Officer’s written decision to terminate or not to terminate must be rendered when and how long does the employee have to appeal?
10 days for decision and 60 days after that to appeal
If an employee is aggrieved at termination they have how many days to serve notice to pursue a grievance to the charter officer and within what time frame shall the charter officer hold an evidentiary hearing?
10 days to grieve and within 30 days for a hearing
After an employee’s termination hearing how long does the charter officer have to render their decision and how long does the employee have to appeal it?
20 days for a decision and then 60 days to appeal
The Code of Conduct is not intended to supersede departmental rules and regulations approved by the Charter Officer, such as police and fire employees, but is intended to supplement them. True or False
True
For progressive discipline the department head will not consider prior infractions of the same rule which occurred more than how many years previously, except in discharge cases in which the overall disciplinary record of the employee may be taken into consideration
2 years
Members may issue parking citations to what vehicles?
vehicles illegally parked on a city street, city right of way, thoroughfare, or other locations where the public has a right to travel by motor vehicle (not a private parking lot)
A vehicle parked for 72 hours without being moved is always considered an abandoned vehicle. True or False
False
A vehicle that appears to be incapable under its own power of safe operation upon a public street, and/or vehicle not having a current vehicle registration tag properly attached.
abandoned vehicle
Vehicles left for excessive periods and are cited after 72 hours and still remain unmoved and do not fit the classification of abandoned can only be reticketed when?
every subsequent 72 hours
Who should primarily deal with abandoned vehicles
city codes enforcement
Department members should not tow vehicles from private property unless:
the vehicle is stolen, evidence, instrumentality of a crime or the vehicle is determined to be dangerous and immediate removal is indicated
What documentation is needed when you tow a vehicle?
tow report, tow receipt, and citation (affixed to vehicle being towed)
What are examples of property of value when conducting an inventory search of a vehicle being towed?
camera, firearm, money
If the GPD Tow Rotation List is utilized the member should do what when the wrecker arrives?
confirm the tow company dispatched is the one that showed up, confirm tow truck driver has the proper permit, confirm the tow truck has property inspection sticker, inspect the scene and makes sure tow truck driver cleaned up the debris, confirm tow truck driver secured vehicle using straps and lights, obtain a receipt, and provide wrecker info to the owner of vehicle
Vehicles that are used for specific duties that do not primarily involve traffic enforcement (pick up trucks, golfcarts)
Unconventional fleet police vehicles
If a offender is booked into the jail on DWLSR charge using a traffic citation, what else needs to be done?
an incident report to document the handcuffing and transport
Department members should not engage in safety and regulatory activities pertaining to trucks and carriers. What is responsible for conducting safety inspections and enforcement?
The Florida Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Compliance in Ocala, FL
If you complete a traffic stop in plain clothes what must be noted on the warning or citation?
how you were identified as an officer (badge, GPD jacket, etc)
United States and state legislators may be issued civil traffic citations or criminal traffic citations if the person is released. True or False
True
Regardless of the level of immunity from criminal arrest, foreign diplomats/consular officers may be issued citations for non-criminal, traffic infractions. True or False
True
Who does a member submit a traffic checkpoint proposal to?
Operations Bureau commander via the chain
During a traffic checkpoint can you run a license or a wanted check of the driver?
No unless the officer has reasonable grounds that a violation has been or is being committed.
The PIO should be notified of a traffic checkpoint in sufficient time to publicly provide notice at least how many hours before the event?
24 hours
The supervisor in charge of the traffic checkpoint operation should submit an after action report to the operations bureau commander no later than how many days after the checkpoint?
10 days
While on duty status, employees are prohibited from using privately owned property to engage in personal use of social media. True or False
True
Employees are prohibited from using city of Gainesville or GPD property (whether on duty or not) to engage in personal use of social media. True or False
True
Department members wishing to have an undercover social media account must do the following:
get written approval from the Police Chief or his designee prior to engaging in such activity, provide their supervisor with username, password, and email account associated to each account, supervisors should file this at the bureau level
Any requests for a posting which contains photographs or videos of non-department members which are not related to a criminal case shall include what?
a City of Gainesville Photograph waiver
Photographs of suspects (whom probable cause exists) shall not be released without the permission of who?
the assigned detective, his/her supervising bureau commander, and/or the PIO
Juvenile arrestee information may not be released by PIO unless the exemptions exist:
felony, 3 or more misdemeanor violations, transferred to adult court, taken into custody for violation of law subject to the provisions of 985.227/2/b, transferred to adult system but sentenced to the juvenile system
For victims of agg batt, agg stalking, harassment, and DV what information is exempt from disclosure
home and work phone, home and business address, and personal assets
Traffic crash investigations are exempt from release to public for a period of how many days the report was filed?
60 days
To provide confidential information not authorized to receive it or to receive.obtain confidential information not authorized to receive it is what degree crime?
felony of the third degree
With the approval of the ranking supervisor in charge of an investigation and the PIO the media may be allowed to enter after the crime scene has been secured, the area has been searched, and the preservation and processing of all evidence has been completed. True or False
True
Once the crime scene investigation has been completed, media access is a matter beween media and who?
the property owner
The term “hate crime” does not refer to a criminal offense itself and is only used for what?
classifying the degree of the criminal penalty
Who is responsible for submitting a monthly report of hate crimes to FDLE?
The records division
Who is the point of contact for support, advice, and information regarding harassment issues and complaints?
the personnel services division commander/designee
Members can report harassment to who internally?
supervisor, personnel commander, internal affairs commander, and the chief of police
Members can report harassment to who outside of GPD?
HR, City of Gainesville Equal Opportunity Office, the State or Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Who retains the maintenance, service, and calibration records for speed measuring devices?
traffic unit supervisor
How often do vehicle speedometers need to be calibrated?
twice a year
A member who operates a laser unit must conduct what test prior to and after using a laser unit?
internal check, display check, distance and alignment check, and sight alignment check
What is required to carry a firearm other than department issued?
approved through chain of command, approval from training and education division commander, and completion of qualification course
Personnel in plain cloths assignment whose duties do not routinely include making arrests may carry an approved, inspected off duty or secondary survival firearm which has been inspected and approved by the Training and Education Division Commander in lieu of their issued weapon. True or False
True
In order to carry a personally owned shotgun on duty what is the requirements?
approved by Training and Education Division commander, must meet requirements, an member must pass a qualification course
In order to carry a personally owned rifle on duty what are the requirements?
Approved by Training and Education Division commander, must meet requirements, pass department rifle training, proficiency, and qualification course, rifle must be zereoed and zero target kept on file by training
What is required before a member destroys an injured animal?
supervisor approval when practical and reasonable attempts have been made to request assistance from a support agency (Humane Society, ANimal control, etc)
Who has to carry chemical weapon (spray)?
uniform patrol on their duty belt, detectives dont have to wear on their person but must have it immediately available, administrative personnel to not have to carry it all whether in uniform or not
What is chemical post exposure follow up?
remove individual from the area, flush exposed areas, attempt to establish verbal rapport, provide emergency medical attention for extreme reactions, monitor subject
What are the restrictions for impact weapon use?
do not intentionally hit a subject in the head, solar plexus, kidneys, coccyx(tail bone), or groin unless deadly force is justified