Ops CH 4 Flashcards
7’s in last hour of work (shift change) not permitted without ?
Supervisors approval
When do you get Meals on overtime?
After 4hour OT- 30 mins
1break for every 8 Hrs OT
What paperwork gets routed to the information desk?
Correction memos, court continuance request, memos, ticket book citations, ticket book covers, special service reports.
What will officers do to conserve energy while driving?
Drive at reduced speeds, avoid fast starts and quick stops, limit prolonged engine idling, combine trips, carpool, use CNG or hybrid vehicles
If a vehicle is out of service what will be placed over the red and blue emergency lights?
Cover that says “out of service”
When are officers allowed to use emergency response driving?
When responding to a life-threatening situation or a violent crime in progress
What three things must all exist for officers exercise emergency response driving privileges?
Must be an authorized emergency vehicle, must be responding to life-threatening or violent crime in progress, siren and lights must be activated
What is the maximum speed allowed when officers are traveling in the center or oncoming traffic lanes?
15 mph
True or false: officers will not exceed the posted speed limit when approaching a controlled intersection?
True
What favorable conditions must exist for officers to exceed the speed limit?
Light to moderate traffic, good roads, good visibility, dry pavement
What is the maximum speed limit that is authorized for surface streets?
15 mph
What is the maximum speed an officer can drive if they are passing on the right-hand side?
20 mph
May officers exceed the 50 mph restriction to enforce serious moving violations for traffic?
If they create an immediate danger to the public
When will lunch be taken during a 10 Hr shift?
8Hr shift?
10- 1st 8 hours
8- 1st 6 hours
Maximum brief time?
20
Officers and supervisors will be available for radio traffic within how many minutes of conclusion of briefing?
10 minutes
What paperwork needs to be routed to the information desk?
Court continuance, special Service reports, handwritten citations correction memos, and memos, ticket book covers.
In chapter 4, what does the acronym PFM stand for?
Police fleet manager
What is the maximum number of Marked units involved in a pursuit without supervisor approval?
3
When our motorcycles, wagons and SUVs able to get involved in the pursuit?
Only when they initiate the pursuit. They will relinquish the pursuit of a marked police vehicle occupy only by sworn personnel as soon as practical.
When will pursuits not be initiated?
for traffic violations, stolen vehicles, misdemeanors, and non-violent felonies.
Are you able to box in a stationary vehicle?
Yes, and tire- flattening devices may be used to prevent the vehicle from becoming mobile.
What tactics can be used during a vehicle pursuit?
Tired affiliation, bull’s-eye, paralleling, traffic control, technical support surveillance, Air Support
What two units can perform tactical surveillance?
Technical support bureau and major offender unit.