OO 01-05 Assigned Vehicle Program Flashcards
______ ______ is a vehicle assigned to an employee whereby the employee is allowed to use the vehicle while off-duty subject to the terms of the “Assigned Vehicle Program” agreement.
Assigned Vehicle
______ is any automobile, motorcycle, truck, 4-wheel drive, etc., of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Vehicle
____ ____ is a marked or unmarked vehicle that is made available to Sheriff’s Office personnel for official business.
Pool Car
Promote the security of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville by greater ______ and _____ of police vehicles on the street and highways;
visibility
presence
It is the policy of JSO to maximize the utilization of its vehicles toward the achievement of police goals to include the following:
- Promote the security of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville by greater visibility and presence of police vehicles on the street and highways;
- Increase police/community relations through mutual understanding of Sheriff’s Office objectives by increased personal contacts and services performed by the employees;
- Deter crime by limiting the opportunity of criminals to commit an act by the visible presence of more officers;
- Provide quicker response time to emergency and felony-in-progress calls by utilizing off-duty units thereby increasing the opportunity to save lives, recover property, and apprehend criminals;
- Reduce maintenance costs on vehicles in the fleet through fixed responsibility for each vehicle;
- Reduce the yearly mileage on each vehicle, therefore increasing vehicle life;
- Provide quicker response of off-duty personnel when called back to duty because of an emergency;
- Provide increased incentive and morale of officers participating in the program; and
- Maintain vehicles in top condition through preventive maintenance and personalized assignment.
T / F - Only authorized personnel are permitted to operate Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
TRUE
T / F - While operating Sheriff’s Office vehicles, employees shall have a valid Florida Driver’s License on their person.
TRUE
Vehicles shall be assigned by the ____ __ _____ ______ through the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Coordinator’s Office; and
Director of Police Services
Assignment of vehicles to individuals under the _____ ____ _____ is a privilege and not an automatic employee right.
“Assigned Vehicle Program”
Once approved, issuance of vehicles will be handled through the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Coordinator’s Office at the ____ ____ ____;
City Motor Pool
Prior to the release of a newly assigned vehicle, an employee shall report to the ____ _____ _____ at the Fleet Management Facility to return his currently assigned vehicle and its fuel cards, and to sign out fuel cards for the newly assigned vehicle;
Fuel Services Section
Each employee who is authorized to drive a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and regularly uses a vehicle will have an ______ _______ issued from the Fuel Services Division of the Fleet Management Facility; and
Operator’s Card
The employee will report to the ______ _______ at the Fleet Management Facility and complete a Contract for the Assigned Vehicle Program Form (P-0143E). The Contract for the Assigned Vehicle Program Form (P-0143E) must be completed and left with the ______ ______, or the vehicle will not be issued.
Vehicle Coordinator
The installation of personal property (radios, gun racks, etc.) in a JSO vehicle requires prior approval through the officer’s _____ ___ ______.
chain of command
The Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Modification Request Form (P-1693) will be completed _____ to any installation of personal property; and
prior
Once final approval is given by the Director of Police Services, the Vehicle Modification Request Form (P-1693) will be forwarded to the ______ _______ _______.
Vehicle Coordinator’s Office.
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
a. Be thoroughly cleaned, both ______ and ______;
interior
exterior
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
b. Have all spaces where personal equipment was installed by the assigned employee restored to the ______ condition (i.e. spaces left by the removal of music radios, etc.);
original
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
(1) When personal equipment is removed, ______-type cover plates will be installed, and all speaker holes covered with factory-like panels or grills.
factory
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
(2) Officers can remove personally installed equipment as long as the ____ to return the vehicle to the original configuration is borne by the employee and does not adversely affect the vehicle value.
cost
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
c. Be inspected by the _____ _____ ______ to verify the condition of the vehicle and ensure that the conditions of this order are met. Assigned vehicles will not be accepted for reissue or surrender until the conditions of this order are met; and
Vehicle Coordinator’s Office
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
d. If any discrepancies are found by the Vehicle Coordinator, it shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate _____ _____ or higher authority for resolution.
Division Chief
All vehicle assignments/reassignments are to be made through the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office. The vehicles to be replaced are determined according to ___, mileage, maintenance record, and current mechanical condition
age
Vehicles that are to be removed from service shall also be handled through the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office in coordination with the appropriate _____ _____.
Division Chief
Unless an exception has been approved by a Division Chief or higher authority, employees on temporary limited duty in excess of ___ calendar days or who know they will be on temporary limited duty in excess of __ calendar days shall have their vehicles removed from personal assignment and turned into the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office until they can return to full duty status.
60
Any deviation from the policy in this order must have approval of the Director of _____ _____ or higher authority.
Police Services
It is the policy of JSO that ______ police vehicles shall be equipped with a radio transceiver,
marked
the Sheriff’s Office name on the driver’s and front passenger’s ____.
door,
the emergency telephone number and ______ lettering on each side
reflective
emergency lights, siren/public address system, and ______ and/or alley lights.
spotlight
Officers assigned a marked vehicle will display his name at all times while the vehicle is in use. The name will be displayed on the _____ left quarter panel. Upon requests, officers will be provided a blank ______ ______ to cover their name when vehicle is not in official operation.
front
magnetic strip
Employees operating Sheriff’s Office vehicles shall carry approved firearms and be appropriately _____ to effectively perform police functions while, at the same time, presenting a favorable public image
attired
In addition to the marked police vehicle equipment listed in Article IV, A, in this order, Patrol officers are required to carry the following equipment in marked police vehicles, including pool cars:
- Issued body armor;
- Issued first aid kit;
- Fully charged fire extinguisher;
- Gas mask and filter;
- Good spare tire and tools to change tire;
- Jumper cables;
- Resuscitation device;
- Riot helmet;
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
a. Spit masks;
b. Gloves; and
c. Alcohol gel. - Any approved long gun for which the officer has qualified (shotgun and/or rifle);
- Issued Laptop with approved current applications:
a. Access to online telephone directory (internet);
b. Electronic Written Directives; and
c. Access to Criminal and Traffic Laws of Florida (internet). - Two blankets in a suitable container;
- A supply of issued reflectors;
- Traffic crash investigation supplies (clipboard, template, crash reports, and crash supplementary reports);
- Seatbelt cutter;
- A whistle;
- A supply of blank reports;
- Citation books;
- Issued traffic safety vest;
- Flashlight with orange traffic cone; and
- Any other Sheriff’s Office equipment, which may be required in order to perform assigned duties.
Marked pool cars will be equipped with these items at all times as well as a vehicle ___ card.
gas
In addition to the items listed in Article IV, A, B, in this order, Patrol Sergeants are required to carry:
- Official barricade signs and tape;
- Arrest Warrant forms;
- Request for Reimbursement forms;
- Injury in the Line-of-Duty forms;
- Employee Complaint Forms (P-0235 and P-0235A); and
- Issued digital camera with memory cards.
It is not necessary for Patrol Supervisors to carry a supply of blank report forms or citation books to supply their ______.
personnel
Patrol Division ______ are required to carry, at a minimum, official barricade signs and tape, and Employee Complaint Forms
Lieutenants
Those individuals assigned to the Patrol Divisions, but who do not report to work in a police uniform, will carry the equipment that is necessary for the safe and effective completion of their duties. The type of clothing worn will be appropriate for the task and approved by the ____ _____.
Zone Commander.
Detectives are required to carry the following equipment in unmarked police vehicles, including pool cars:
- Issued body armor;
- Issued first aid kit;
- Fully charged fire extinguisher;
- Gas mask and filter;
- Good spare tire and tools to change tire;
6 Resuscitation device; - Riot helmet;
- Any approved long gun for which the officer has qualified (shotgun and/or rifle);
- Issued Laptop with approved current applications:
a. Access to online telephone directory (internet);
b. Electronic Written Directives; and
c. Access to Criminal and Traffic Laws of Florida (internet).
- Issued traffic safety vest;
- Whistle;
- Flashlight with orange cone;
- All forms and reports pertinent to follow-up investigations; and
- Any other equipment, which may be required to complete the tasks of the individual unit which the detective is assigned.
Civilian employees are required to carry the following equipment in unmarked police vehicles, including pool cars:
- Issued first aid kit;
- Fully charged fire extinguisher;
- Good spare tire and tools to change tire; and
- Any other equipment, which may be required in order to complete the tasks of the individual unit which the employee is assigned
Each assigned vehicle operator will have an ____ (e for emergency) issued to him to maintain in his vehicle.
eBox
The eBox will be ___ in color and easily recognizable when placed in the trunks of assigned vehicles.
red
The eBox will be placed in the ____ of the vehicle, easily accessible and unobstructed with either the lid on or off.
trunk
Any deviation from this will require the authorization of a _____ ______ or higher for circumstances that do not allow for the use of the eBox (covert vehicles, pick-up trucks, motorcycles, etc.) Certain issued items are mandated to be stored in the eBox and some items are only recommended.
Division Chief
Mandatory items to be stored in the eBox:
a. First Aid Kit (not the Individual First Aid Kit, IFAK);
b. Crime Scene Tape;
c. Jumper Cables;
d. Rescue blankets (2);
e. Fire extinguisher;
f. Rubber gloves (1 box); and
g. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) if applicable.
Optional items that may be stored in the eBox that are not mandatory:
a. Resuscitation device;
b. Additional ammunition;
c. Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK);
d. Seatbelt cutter;
e. Flashlight with orange cone;
f. Traffic Safety vest; and
g. Alcohol gel.
Sheriff’s Office vehicles shall, at all times, display the issued authorized ____ ____ unless otherwise authorized by the Sheriff or designee. Issued City tags, which are assigned to vehicles that display confidential tags, shall be retained concealed within the vehicle.
license tag
A current list of unmarked vehicles displaying any tag other than a City tag shall be maintained by the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office who shall furnish the Communications ____ ______ with a copy of the current list.
Watch Supervisor
Only Sheriff’s Office issued bumper stickers will be allowed on marked Sheriff’s Office vehicles. No bumper stickers/decals shall be permitted on ______ Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
unmarked
All JSO personnel operating or occupying a Sheriff’s Office vehicle (other than a motorcycle) shall wear a safety belt/shoulder harness. The operator shall ensure that each ____ _____ passenger wears a safety belt/shoulder harness while in a Sheriff’s Office vehicle.
front seat
All passengers must be restrained by a safety belt or child restraint device. Sheriff’s Office personnel operating _______ shall wear helmets and use approved eye protection devices.
motorcycles