Standard Operating Procedures 369-398 Flashcards
In accordance with F.S. 316.1905, the Fleet Maintenance Division shall provide a means for and complete speedometer calibration testing upon all district assigned marked police vehicles, as well as for any other police vehicles mandated by the _________. (SOP 369)
Assigned Division/Bureau Commander
In accordance with F.S. 316.1905, the Fleet Maintenance Division shall conduct the calibration testing on each request marked police vehicle not less than______; normally scheduled for the months of January and July of each year. (SOP 369)
once every six months
Calibrations testing shall normally be scheduled for the months of _____ each year. (SOP 369)
January and July
If no original, or outdated (older than six-months) calibration form CM105 is located, the officer will bring it to the attention of the ________. (SOP 369)
Fleet Maintenance Division
The District Major shall designate an Administrative CSO to ensure that on a _______ basis, each device and tuning fork is certified by its vendor or other qualified technician as being properly calibrated. Proof of certification shall be maintained in the perspective file of each device. (SOP370)
Semi-Annual
The ________ shall ensure that a current list is maintained of all officers certified to operate a speed measuring device. (SOP 370)
Personnel Bureau
Instrument test for calibration are to be performed ______. These test are part of the setup and tear down process. (SOP 370)
at the beginning and end of the duty shift
What are the instruments test for calibrations? (SOP 370)
- Internal Circuit test
- Light Segment Test
- External Tuning Fork Test
- Patrol Speed Verification Test
_______ is performed by pressing a button and checking the speed display to verify that the number ____appears. In all cases, the ______ test is passed only if the proper number appears exactly. If any other number appears, the radar unit should be taken out of service. (SOP 370)
Internal Circuit Test
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Internal Circuit Test
______ is performed by pressing a button and checking the speed display to verify that 188 (Target Display) and 88 (Patrol Display) appear. If a burned out segment is discovered, the radar unit should be taken out of service.
Light Segment Test
______ applies to moving radar units. The purpose of this check is to establish that the moving radar unit is properly displaying the actual patrol car speed. The operator accelerates to a steady speed (25mph to 55mph) and compares the radar’s patrol speed readout with the patrol car’s calibrated speedometer. The speeds must correspond.f there is any deviation, the radar unit should be taken out of service. (SOP 370)
Patrol Speed Verification test
When calibrating a speed-measuring laser, the laser has to be checked out at a distance of ________. The laser light sight alignment test for the unit has to be tested for accuracy, both vertical and horizontal. (SOP 370)
50 to 100 feet
______ is a limited search of any person whom an officer has stopped, or temporarily detained, where the officer reasonably believes that the person who he or she has temporarily detained is armed with a dangerous weapon and therefore offers a treat to the safety of the officer or any other person? (SOP 371)
Frisk
True/False: A “Search” includes the placing of an officer’s hand(s) inside the pockets of the arrested person to count, itemize and scrutinize that person’s possession. (SOP 371)
True
True/False: In all arrest in which the subject is to be incarcerated, the arresting officer will perform a search of the prisoner.
True
True/False: The term “Strip Search” can apply to having an arrested person remove or arrange some or all of his/her clothing to permit a visual or manual inspection of only the undergarments of such person, even without having exposed or inspected the genitals, buttocks, anus, or female breast. (SOP 371)
True
No person arrested for a traffic, regulatory, or misdemeanor offense, except in a case which is violent in nature; involves a weapon; or involves a control substance’ will be strip searched, unless there is probable cause that the individual is? (SOP 371)
Concealing Stolen Property
The searching of body cavities of either male or female prisoners _____ be conducted by Tampa Police Officers.(SOP 371)
will not
If a strip search is deemed necessary, it must be performed by _____ as the arrested person and on premises where the search cannot be observed by persons other that then person physically conducting the search and a law enforcement officer of the same gender as the arrested person. (SOP 371)
Medical Personnel of the same gender
If a jail nurse of the same gender is not available, the prisoner will be transported to ____, where a doctor or nurse will conduct the search. (SOP 371)
Tampa General Hospital
True/False: No officer shall perform or arrange for a strip search without obtaining the written authorization from his supervisor. The supervisor must be notified, but does not have to respond to the scene. (SOP 371)
False
Strip Search authorization will be documented on a Supplement Report originated by the ____ who authorized the search, and will become a permanent supplement to the Incident Report (SOP 371)
Seargent
True/False: A search will be conducted each time a different officer takes custody of a prisoner. (SOP 371)
True
Officer may frisk individuals for weapons when the individual has been lawfully detained and the officer articulate facts, which create a reasonable belief that the individual may be _______. (SOP 371)
Armed
A frisk is a pat down of an individual specifically for _____. (SOP 371)
Weapons
When transporting an arrested subject, the transporting officer will _____, search the transporting vehicle for weapons and /or evidence (SOP 371)
prior to and immediately thereafter
Absent emergency or special circumstances approved by _____, a vehicle equipped with protective divider will be used when transporting all prisoners (SOP 371)
supervisor
True/False: When an officer transports any prisoner, he shall advise dispatch via radio of starting mileage upon commencement of the transport and ending mileage upon arrival at the appropriate destination. This is necessary only for transporting prisoners of the opposite sex. (SOP 371)
Fasle
Male and Female detainees/prisoners will not be transported in a police vehicle which contains a detainee/prisoner of the opposite sex ______. (SOP 371)
unless they are both perpetrators of the same offense
True/False: Transporting male and female detainees of the opposite sex is permissible in the Special Purpose Vehicle: Paddy Wagon, when both are separated by a secure partition. (SOP 371)
True
With _____, normal seat belting techniques may be altered as necessary. (SOP 371)
supervisory approval
In the event that a person with special needs may possibly incur an injury as a result of seat belting, the officer’s _____ shall be notified prior to applying the seat belt. If the need for transport is immediate, then as soon as possible after transporting the person, the _____ shall be notified. (SOP 371)
immediate supervisor
supervisor
If physical incarceration would adversely impact the person because of handicap, consideration will be given to acceptable alternatives such as release on recognizance, if such action would be suitable in view of the facts of the case. The officer’s ______ must approve an alternative actions if the case is one in which the person would normally be incarcerated. (SOP 371)
immediate supervisor
It is the policy of the Tampa Police Department that arrested juveniles under the age of ___ years will not be handcuffed unless circumstances exist which would cause the arresting officer to believe handcuffing is necessary for the protection of the officer or the juvenile. (SOP 371.1)
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The current handcuffing technique _________ taught by the police academy is designed for the safety of both the officer and the prisoner. When the situation allows, this technique will be considered the appropriate technique to use. (SOP 371.1)
speed cuffing
What are the three methods of speed cuffing? (SOP 371.1)
standing, prone, and combat
Which technique is used for low risk, compliance subjects? (SOP 371.1)
standing
Regardless of which technique is initially employed, either during the handcuffing or as soon as possible after the incident has stabilized and arrested or securely detained person will be handcuffed behind his back, palms facing _____ and the handcuff shall be double locked. (SOP 371.1)
out
True/False: All arrested or securely detained persons shall be thoroughly searched upon being handcuffed, and only by an officer of the same sex. (SOP 371.1)
False,
preferably by an officer of the same sex.
Use of leg restraints (rope or steel) will be at the discretion of the officer. Factors to be considered when determining the use of leg restraints are: (SOP 371.1)
- Combative Aggressive Behavior
- Potential Escape Risk
- Transporting In An Uncaged Vehicle
- While Conducting Interviews in unsecured facilities
The chest down position, particularly involving highly combative, intoxicated drugged or “big bellied” individuals carries a risk of positional asphyxiation. Avoid prolonged use of a chest down position for those individuals and monitor their breathing ______. (SOP 371.1)
Constantly
In all restraining situations the prisoner will be placed _____, if at all posible. (371.1)
upright, chest up, or side-prone position.
Arrestee(s) known to be highly active or whose identification is uncertain may be brought to_____ to be printed by _____ personnel prior to being taken to Hillsborough County Jail. (SOP 371.2,)
Police Headquarters
Forensic Investigative Unit
Each detainee shall be thoroughly searched for weapons and contraband prior to being placed in the short term holding areas and interview rooms. Prisoners/detainees will be deprived of __________ prior to being placed in the cells in order to facilitate the discovery of contraband and weapons, as well as to prevent prisoners/detainees from harming themselves or officers. (SOP 372)
belts, shoes, bandannas and jewelry
The ______ (if other than arresting officer/detective) will insure that the prisoner/detainee’s property follows him/her throughout the transporting process in accordance with procedure. (SOP 372)
transporting officer
True or False: All officers are authorized to use the metal detector, especially when processing arrestees opposite of their gender. (SOP 372)
True
True or False: An officer/detective (TPD or any other Law Enforcement Agency) may enter the short term holding area while armed with a TASER, but not with a firearm, unless emergency circumstances exist.
False
No officer/detective will enter the short term holding area while armed with a firearm or TASER unless emergency circumstances exist.
True or False: Under no circumstances will firearms, TASER, or ammunition be placed in the desk drawer or other container not designed for secure
True
True or False: Impact weapons and OC Spray are permitted to be carried by an offcier in the short term holding area. (SOP 372)
True
True or False: Only Parent /Guardian of a juvenile detainee shall be allowed inside any short term holding area. (SOP 372)
False
A log (TPD 372) will be maintained documenting the use of the short term holding area and secure interview rooms. Officers utilizing the facility will log the following:
- Name of the detainee and officer;
- Date and reason for use;
- Time in/Time out;
- Any water provided to detainee;
- Bathroom breaks provided to detainee; and
- Physical condition of room will be noted
No more than ___ prisoners/detainees will be secured in a short term holding area and secure interview room. In the event a group arrest exceeds the capacity for the short term holding area and secure interview room, the prisoners/detainees will remain in the officers’ police vehicles under observation and supervision outside of the police facility. (SOP 372)
two
In the event a prisoner/detainee escapes from the temporary holding area, the immediate supervisor should (SOP 372)
immediately assign available units to the perimeter and/or search detail and request Air Service and appropriate K-9 units.
True/False: All sanctions imposed by the court must be adult sanctions. If any part of the sanction was a juvenile sanction, the child will be handled as a ______.(SOP 372)
Juvenile
In a misdemeanor offense, if the intoxicated detainee is a juvenile who cannot be medically cleared, then a misdemeanor complaint will be completed if the juvenile offender does not have a history of: (SOP 372)
Grand Theft Auto, Robbery, Burglary, Auto Burglary, or other violent crimes and a Sergeant or Higher Approves
In a felony offense: If the intoxicated detainee is a juvenile with no prior arrest history who cannot be medically cleared, then a ____ will be completed. (SOP 372)
Direct File
In a felony offense, if the intoxicated detainee is a juvenile offender and has a history of violent crimes then: (SOP 372)
after being medically cleared, the juvenile will be released to the JAC
Generally, there will be no more than _____ and _____ in the interview room during an interview. If circumstances warrant, additional officers may sit in on the interrogation.
one subject/two police officers
The ______or designee, is responsible for the annual testing of fire equipment by a fire official or by a certified service provider.
Major for the District/Bureau
It will be the responsibility of the Division/Bureau Commander to conduct an administrative review of the interview room/short term holding area that are housed within the Division/Bureau every ______ years. (SOP 372)
three
True/False: To establish the foundation for enhanced security conditions, all employees will display their badge or city identification card at all times while in police buildings. This does not apply to sworn employees while in uniform. (SOP 373)
true
True/False: No employee, regardless of rank, will refuse the request of any officer to properly identify himself. (SOP 373)
true
An electronic security system that utilizes a proximity key to allow employees access to their immediate area(s) of responsibility is in place. If the need occurs for the replacement of a lost key, the affected party will notify their immediate supervisor, in writing, of the need and the circumstances surrounding it. The supervisor will forward the request to the _______. (SOP 373)
Electronic Support Unit
City Ordinance Section 19-56(e) grants concurrent jurisdiction to the Tampa Police Department and the Division of Neighborhood Improvement of the Department of Business and Community Services to remove a dismantled or inoperative vehicle which has been parked upon private or public property for over a ______ period, enclosed buildings or licensed businesses are excepted. (SOP 380.1)
seventy-two (72) hour
none
none
Upon impounding a vehicle which has previously been issued a Service Tag, the tag will be removed and a parking citation will be completed. The parking citation will reflect the appropriate charge. The parking citation will be attached to the _____ of the Impound Report. The Service Tag will be attached to the _____of the Impound Report. (SOP 380.1)
owner’s copy (yellow)
department’s copy (white)
Policy: Officer shall provide assistance to motorist by identifying and reporting to the proper agencies via _____, or taking appropriate action to rectify, roadway and roadside hazards that contribute to traffic accidents. (SOP 380.1)
Communications Bureau
It is the responsibility of all personnel who become aware, either via complaint or personal observation, of any situation that might interfere with the delivery of any public service to immediately take steps to remedy the situation. All personnel will immediately notify the ______ of the nature of the situation, the exact location, the agency to notify, and the urgency of response. (SOP 380.1)
Police Communications Bureau
_____ is a multi-telephone line notification system capable of sending recorded messages to a large area of the city. The system also provides capabilities in which an email or text message can be forwarded to the community. (SOP 380.1)
Alert Tampa
Alert Tampa can be used for: (SOP 380.1)
- A Child is Missing (ACIM) Alerts
- Silver Alerts
- Evacuations and information of critical events (i.e., hurricanes, hazardous spills, etc.);
The affected district/division _______ shall determine the need for use of the Alert Tampa system and the geographic area to be covered in an emergency and non-emergency notification situations. (SOP 381)
shift commander
Non-emergency notifications can be broadcast between the hours of ___ and ____ . (SOP 381)
0800 hours /2000 hours
Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM): This concept, was adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), consists of the following:
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Under Comprehensive Emergency Management, which of the following terms describes: activities, which actually eliminate or reduce the likelihood of occurrence or effects of an emergency. (SOP 382)
Mitigation
Disaster: Any natural, technological, or civil emergency that causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to result in the declaration of a state of emergency by a county, the Governor, or the President of the United States. Which classification describes “A disaster that will require massive state and federal assistance, including immediate military involvement.” (SOP 382)
Catastrophic
Which classification describes “A disaster that is likely to be within the response capabilities of local government and to result in only a minimal need for state or federal assistance.” (SOP 382)
Minor