SOP Flashcards

1
Q

Officers may choose to ______ affect a crowd with aerosol CS through general atmosphere contamination and not directly spraying anyone.

A

indirectly

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The _______ of the accused employee will explain the nature of the complaint to the employee as soon as possible and take steps to ensure no further incidents occur during the pendency of the investigation.

A

immediate supervisor

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3
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Pursuant to Florida Statute, no officer shall perform or arrange for
a strip search without obtaining the ______ authorization of
his/her supervising officer on duty.

A

written

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4
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Subjects taken into custody after exposure to CS will be decontaminated as soon as practical via the use of water and fresh air. Subjects will be monitored for _______ after exposure for any complications.

A

15-20 minutes

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5
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Juvenile and adult prisoner/detainees _______ be transported in the same vehicle unless arrested as participants in the same criminal offenses.

A

will not

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Street Officers or Criminal Tracking Unit (CTU) detectives will conduct a minimum of _____ check quarterly on sexual predators and one (1) check bi-annually on sexual offenders

A

one (1)

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7
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A temporary injunction may be issued by the court without a hearing and is in effect for a maximum of _______ unless extended by the court; however, once the final hearing takes place and a permanent injunction is granted, the temporary injunction will stay in full force until the permanent injunction can be served.

A

fifteen days

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8
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An individual who may not ever lawfully possess a firearm _____ need to be considered for a RPO since the individual is already prohibited from possessing a firearm, i.e. a convicted felon.

A

will not

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9
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Officers may frisk individuals for weapons when the individual has been lawfully detained and the officer can articulate facts which create a _______ that the individual may be armed. A frisk is a pat down of an individual specifically for weapons.

A

reasonable belief

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10
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Squad sergeants will inspect the assigned vehicles at least ______ and check for cleanliness, working order of equipment, and compliance with scheduled maintenance.

A

one each month

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11
Q

Immediate supervisors will inspect body armor, both department issued and personally owned, of an employee at the time of the _____ evaluation and during other inspections.

A

annual

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12
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Officers will ______ demonstrate proficiency with any issued/approved firearms for on or off-duty use, by firing a minimum score on a course prescribed by and administered by the Training Unit.

A

annually

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13
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Every reasonable effort will be made to arrange for an officer of the ______ to monitor the subject.

A

same gender

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14
Q

Supervisors will perform random checks using performance software, at least ______ recordings per squad per month, on all body worn camera recording systems assigned to their squads.

A

ten (10)

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15
Q

The video evidence captured by the in-car video system will be in
conjunction with body worn camera footage documenting the same
event. Consequently, ______ random supervisory checks are
required beyond the quantity automatically assigned through the
Axon Performance tool.

A

no additional

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16
Q

Both State and City parking tickets will be issued electronically utilizing
TraCS as the primary method.

A

electronically

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17
Q

The Parking Division is now able to respond with a parking enforcement specialist up until _____ and will not be able to address a complaint after that until ______.

A

0300 and 0800

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18
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Parking warnings may be printed if the violator is not present or when a City ordinance requires a written warning be issued prior to the issuance of a parking ticket. ______ use an envelope for warnings as the envelope is marked “ticket” and will cause confusion.

A

DO NOT

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19
Q

Unless requested by the violator, parking warnings ______ be printed if
the violator is present, but the warning can be entered into TraCS to
document the warning.

A

will not

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20
Q

Upon termination of employment of any officer, all unused parking
booklets in the officer’s possession will be turned in to his or her
________, who will return the unused tickets to the division storage location for re-issue/issue to another officer

A

immediate supervisor

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21
Q

To request cancellation of a parking violation ticket received by
departmental personnel while on official police business, the employee
receiving the notice will submit it for cancellation to his or her _______, along with a brief explanation justifying the request.

A

immediate supervisor

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22
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Only those notices received for violation of a ______ parking
space will be cancelled.

A

metered

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23
Q

Upon approval of the ________, the parking ticket and
explanation will be properly routed to the ________.

A

immediate supervisor / Division Commander

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24
Q

Upon approval to cancel the parking ticket by the ________,
such Commander will initial the parking ticket in the space immediately
above the number on the main portion of the notice

A

Division Commander

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25
Q

Parking tickets appropriately approved for cancellation by the Division
Commander will be submitted to their respective _______
each Friday prior to 1700 hours

A

Deputy Chief’s Office

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26
Q

Each _______, each Deputy Chief will cause a “City of Tampa Parking
Meter Violation Report and Request for Cancellation” form to be
completed listing those notices received and forward the tickets and
cancellation form to the Office of the Director of the Parking Division

A

Monday

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27
Q

To request the voiding of a paper parking ticket issued by an officer in
error, or damaged, the requesting officer will write the word _____ across the face of the ticket, secure all three parts of the form together, and submit the three parts of the parking ticket to the officer’s _______ along with an explanation justifying the request.

A

“Void” / immediate supervisor

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28
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The ______ will cause the three-part form to be routed to City Parking Enforcement, Mail Code 375D

A

immediate supervisor

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29
Q

The responsibility to create a bulletin in a case that fits the guidelines is that of the _______ unless a detective or investigative supervisor is on scene and accepts the responsibility.

A

street supervisor

30
Q

Bulletins should be issued in cases that meet the following guidelines:

A

Officer Safety, Wanted Persons, Crime Alerts, Intelligence, Other Agency Bulletins

31
Q

This gives officers a quick snapshot of the crime that has been occurring in a defined and changeable geographical area over a period of time which can be adjusted based on the user’s individual needs

A

Offender Mapping

32
Q

Criminal investigations are classified into three broad areas:

A

preliminary investigations, follow-up investigations, and special subject investigations.

33
Q

The ______ investigator must fully document that all
potential solvability factors have been explored

A

preliminary

34
Q

The primary objective in the ________ investigation is to determine who committed the crime and apprehend the criminal.

A

preliminary

35
Q

The _____ investigator ascertains whether the preliminary investigation was thoroughly conducted so that important leads will not be overlooked.

A

follow-up

36
Q

The final responsibility of the ______ investigation is the preparation of the case for prosecution.

A

follow-up

37
Q

Case assignments should be managed by the_______ using the case management features in Versadex to ensure adequate and timely information concerning case assignments, and ensure proper review of investigation process.

A

supervisor

38
Q

A supervisor acting in the capacity of latent investigations sergeant or above will evaluate solvability factors, laboratory results, fingerprint comparisons, follow-up investigatory efforts, seriousness of crime and all available information to determine if a case will be:

A

Inactivated, Exceptionally cleared, Closed by arrest, Referred to a cold case investigator or Administratively cleared

39
Q

Concentrate on particularly sensitive areas of
criminal activity such as vice, narcotics, and organized crime.

A

Special Subject Investigation

40
Q

“Open” cases that have been sent to the handle for
resolution.

A

Routed Cases in Versadex

41
Q

Routed Case with _____

A

an arrest / a case note / all other

42
Q

Detectives must frequently monitor their individual “work to do” queue
throughout ______.

A

the workday

43
Q

Shootings, Death, or Deadly Force (SDDF) :

A

means all on-duty incidents during which:
1. There was a shooting;
2. There was a death of an intended arrestee during or as a result of
an attempted arrest or criminal investigation; or
3. An officer used deadly force.

44
Q

Death: means a death or life threatening injury of a person as covered under
SOP 651 and FDLE MOU (06/12/20) to include:

A
  1. While in care, custody, or control of a TPD officer;
  2. Shortly after being in the care, custody or control of a TPD officer;
  3. During an attempted arrest by a TPD officer; or
  4. Caused by or attributed to police action (such as pursuits, P.I.T., or
    roadblocks).
45
Q

C. FDLE Critical Incident Team (CIT) will assume operational direction _______ in order to conduct a fact-finding investigation following an SDDF incident.

A

at the scene

46
Q

It shall be the responsibility of the ______, upon receipt of information that a police officer is involved in the discharge of a firearm, pursuit, or in custody death, to immediately notify the affected ______, ensure that all pertinent information is entered into the CAD event, and that all radio and/or telephone transmissions are tagged with the event number so they can be easily located at a later time.

A

Communications Bureau supervisor / shift commander

47
Q

It shall be the responsibility of the ______, upon receipt of information that a police officer is involved in the discharge of a firearm, pursuit, or in custody death, to immediately notify the affected ______, ensure that all pertinent information is entered into the CAD event, and that all radio and/or telephone transmissions are tagged with the event number so they can be easily located at a later time.

A

Communications Bureau supervisor / shift commander

48
Q

A _______ will respond to the scene and then ensure that a
sergeant is dispatched to the scene

A

shift commander

49
Q

The ______ will report to the scene after ensuring that the Homicide Sergeant and sufficient detectives have been notified and are in route to the scene in order to investigate any companion crime(s) and/or assist FDLE.

A

Criminal Investigations Division Captain

50
Q

In the event of an unintentional discharge of a firearm with no injuries, or
an officer discharges his or her firearm against a dangerous or badly
injured animal,

A

The Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) Captain will be immediately notified and a PSB investigator shall respond to conduct an on-scene investigation.

51
Q

FDLE will provide a final written report to the SAO but ______
recommendations or reach any legal conclusions concerning whether the
use of force used, if any, was justified.

A

will offer no

52
Q

Officers in Officers in _____ of a person reasonably suspected to have committed a felony, misdemeanor, a violation of F.S. Chapter 316, or a city ordinance, have statutory authority to arrest such person outside the city limits

A

fresh pursuit

53
Q

When a physical arrest is made involving military personnel, the investigating officer shall cause the _____ of the nearest Armed Forces Investigative Headquarters Division to be notified.

A

liaison officer

54
Q

All inquiries regarding the extradition of a fugitive from the department’s jurisdiction from out-of-state agencies will be referred to the _____ of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

A

Warrant Section

55
Q

If the officer reasonably believes the detained individual _____ be armed with a dangerous weapon, the individual may be searched (pat down) only to the extent necessary to disclose the presence of such weapon.

A

may

56
Q

If during the frisk for weapons the officer feels something which he _____ is evidence of a crime or illegal to possess (i.e., rock cocaine) but is not a weapon, the item may be seized and may be the basis of a criminal prosecution.

A

immediately knows

57
Q

As a general rule, the arresting officer should avoid confining an arrested subject
in a police vehicle for ______ period of time.

A

an unreasonable

58
Q

In any case where the offense is prohibited by both Florida statute and City
ordinance, the arresting officer shall charge the defendant under the state statute.
_____ is made for possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis or possession
of cannabis paraphernalia under SOP 340 in violation of Tampa Code Section 14-
62.

A

An exception

59
Q

Officers are expected to be firm and resolute in exercising only _____means in
effecting an arrest when performing their duties.

A

necessary

60
Q

All arrests must be made in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter ____

A

901

61
Q

An order of arrest signed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court upon
the order of a judge or after the State Attorney’s Office has filed the case.

A

Arrest Capias

62
Q

An order of arrest signed by a judge.

A

Arrest Warrant

63
Q

Officers in ____ of a person reasonably suspected to have committed a
felony, misdemeanor, a violation of F.S. Chapter 316, or a city ordinance, have
statutory authority to arrest such person outside the city limits

A

fresh pursuit

64
Q

_____ will be made to release a person arrested for a misdemeanor law
violation or a violation of a city ordinance on his own recognizance.

A

Every effort

65
Q

An officer may enter a ____ dwelling under any of the following
circumstances for the purpose of effecting a lawful arrest when the officer
reasonably believes the person to be arrested is within the dwelling

A

suspect’s

66
Q

Prior to making entry into a dwelling to effect an arrest, officers must
consult with their ____for approval, unless exigent circumstances
exist.

A

supervisor

67
Q

____, officers should advise suspects by use of a printed
form (TPD 310) and obtain the suspect’s signature on the form.

A

Whenever possible

68
Q

The fact that the outstanding warrant is for a felony offense is not controlling. As a general guideline, the victim of a crime involving serious personal injury or mental
trauma ___ typically be arrested on a warrant involving a traffic, misdemeanor, or felony property crime.

A

will not

69
Q

Juveniles arrested based upon ____
warrants only will be arrested and released to Central Booking after the Criminal
Report Affidavit is completed. All other warrants or administrative pick-up
arrests will be released to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).

A

“traffic” Violation of Probation

70
Q

Criminal justice studies have revealed that approximately __ percent of the
criminals (habitual offenders) commit approximately __ percent of all violent crimes

A

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