SOP 319 Fuel Thefts From Service Station Or Convenience Stores

Question 1

Due to the lack of physical evidence associated with fuel thefts these investigations will be reported to police by a complainant or company representative:

Answer 1

in person or by fax.

Question 2

It is the responsibility of the ___________
to originate any criminal incident reports arising from apparent violations
of the statute covered by this standard operating procedure.

Answer 2

District Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit

Question 3

It is the responsibility of ______ learning of a complaint of gasoline theft with regard to a service station or convenience store to refer the to the Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit.

Answer 3

any officer

Question 4

It is the responsibility of the _______ receiving a complaint of gasoline theft from a service station or convenience store to refer the complainant to the Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit in the
appropriate District office.

Answer 4

Communications Technician

Question 5

If the complainant desires to report offenses by facsimile, the complainant must obtain in advance, a supply of the Tampa Police Department form:

Answer 5

False Report and Promise to Prosecute Affidavit.

Question 6

In the event that _________ is obtained by the complainant, the offense will be reported in person.

Answer 6

videotape or any type of physical evidence

Question 7

Theft of gasoline from a retail station should be charged under Florida Statute Subsection §812.014(5). Conviction under this subsection should result in the standard misdemeanor penalty plus

Answer 7

suspension of the defendant’s driver’s license