Standard Operating Procedures 500 Flashcards
In after hours breaking news, media representatives contacting employees should be referred to the appropriate______for information on such incident. (SOP 540)
district shift commander or the lieutenant on PIO Duty
With respect to agencies other than USF and TIA, TPD’s ability to provide assistance may depend on whether a mutual aid agreement exists with the other agency. Once the nature of the requested assistance is determined, the _______ should be contacted to determine whether legal considerations will limit TPD’s ability to respond.
Legal Advisor
none
none
The Service Cap: Should be worn so that the cap is approximately ______ above the bridge of the nose.
(SOP 502)
two fingers
The deployment of the ECD to an individual requires the notification of a ______, to include prongs that missed the target. It is the _____responsibility to respond. Who’s responsibility is it to initiate the ECD deployment form ______. (SOP 521.2)
supervisor
As in any other motor vehicle crash investigation, the investigator may issue a citation to the party at fault, regardless of whether that party is an employee or citizen. (SOP 519)
True
Chevrons: Officers with the rank of senior sergeant, sergeant, senior corporal, corporal, and master patrol officer will wear the officially designated chevrons on both sleeves of the uniform shirt and jacket, with the chevrons centered on the sleeve ___ below the shoulder patch. (SOP 502)
½-inch
The _____ is defined as “the area within the immediate vicinity in which evidence might be found”.(SOP 545)
crime scene
Even though media personnel are granted access to an incident scene, with supervisor approval (beyond yellow tape), they will be escorted throughout their presence therein. In the absence of a representative from PIO, the _____ or _____ will be responsible for coordinating any scene access such as a pool camera, etc. (SOP 540)
ranking supervisor/lieutenant on PIO Duty
All personnel who are fulfilling military obligations will be granted leave with pay for scheduled military functions, not exceeding ______ per calendar year and _____ for members of the Florida National Guard under certain circumstances. (SOP 539)
240 hours
Thirty days
Any employee receiving a a call for assistance from USF or TIA police will refer the requesting agency to the appropriate _____. The _____will evaluate the request and cause the appropriate departmental resources to be dispatched. When a response for assistance by personnel of this department is provided, such assistance will be documented via a Tampa Police Department General Offense Report and titled “Assisting Other Agency”. (SOP 542.2)
shift commander
A written hold placed by law enforcement shall be in effect for a period of ____, including the normal thirty-day holding period provided by F.S. §539.001. (SOP 544)
ninety days
Any complaint of sexual harassment will receive the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager to whom it is made. The complaint will be forwarded in writing via confidential mail to the _____ (SOP 535)
division or bureau commander or in his/her absence the respective assistant chief
The _____ and _____ shall advise the public safety information coordinator as to new programs, outstanding achievements, current or investigative developments likely to prompt media attention or inquiries, and any other newsworthy information from their respective areas of responsibility that will assist him/her in maintaining a proactive media relations program.
Division Commanders
Shift/Bureau Commanders
Female Detectives: Skirts and dresses will be no shorter than _____above the top of the kneecap. Shoes with heels above _____ inches in height may not be worn. (SOP 502)
one inch
three inches
Requests by media personnel for information unrelated to an incident e.g., statistical information, interviews with employees reference any facet of police operations, investigative efforts, or administration shall, be referred to the __________. (SOP 540)
Public Safety Information Coordinator
Officers are responsible for reporting any damage or wear to the ballistic panels or cover to the ________. (SOP 502.2)
Personnel and Training Unit
The key to effective discipline is in the hands of the supervisors and managers of all ranks. The most important link in the disciplinary chain is the _______.? (SOP 509)
immediate supervisor
OC is generally effective on animals and most humans and renders the subject incapacitated for _____minutes.(SOP 521)
15 to 45
All sworn personnel are authorized to wear personally owned body armor. Authorization is contingent upon approval of the _______ (SOP 502.2)
Personnel and Training Section.
The ____ shall be responsible for the official release of information in the absence of the PIO. (SOP 540)
ranking supervisor
In reference to the expandable baton officers may carry a ___ expandable baton. (SOP 538)
21”, 26” or 28”
Notify a supervisor of the custody status, i.e., “10-15 OC”. The supervisor shall ensure that the subject is constantly monitored for _____ and that medical assistance is obtained immediately if the subject shows evidence of respiratory distress or if the symptoms persist beyond _____.
one hour
forty-five (45) minutes
Violation of B1.2 Policy ( Discrimintory Conduct) shall be grounds for immediate dismissal in the absence of extenuating circumstances, but in no case shall the disciplinary action for a violation be less than a suspension without pay for _______. (SOP 536)
fifteen working days
Uniform and plainclothes officers will carry a non-flammable chemical spray consisting of _____ Capsaicinoid Content OC in a pressurized _______ container. (SOP 538)
.18% and 1.47oz
Sworn employees shall receive ______ hours as applicable to the employees work schedule, of incentive leave per calendar year for exceptional performance for safe driving/firearms skills in accordance with the PBA contract. (SOP 530.1)
8, 10, or 11.4
CS is a fast acting spray, which takes effect in _____seconds. CS is ordinarily effective against most (not all) subjects. It normally affects them for approximately ______. (SOP 521.1)
one to two
ten to twenty minutes.
True/False: Administrative Polygraphs: Polygraphs may be administered in the course of Professional Standards investigations consistent with state law and PBA contract provisions.
True
An employee will be granted at least ______ annual leave during any year. (SOP 530)
80 hours
The most important purpose of law enforcement is __________. (SOP 537)
protection of human life.
Requests from other law enforcement agencies for complete copies of offense reports will be made through the _____? (SOP 511)
Records Section Supervisor
All officers below the rank of __________ are required to complete the training in the use of OC and are required to carry OC while on duty (SOP 521)
Captain
If assisting another agency other than TIA/USF at the time of the request the agency will be notified that they will receive an invoice. The _____of the personnel requested will provide the ______ with the names of the employees affected and the time frame of the assignment and expended materials. (SOP 542.2)
Supervisor
Fiscal Bureau
Upon receipt of a duces tecum subpoena or court order to produce records that are civil proceedings, the officer will contact the _____ (SOP 511)
police legal advisor
In reference to TASER: Batteries shall be replaced when the capacity drops to ____% or less. (SOP 521.2)
20%
Employees shall not download or install on their PC any materials from the Internet or external sources without contacting the _______
COT Technology and Innovative Department.
Freeware and shareware software is not to be loaded on any PC without authorization from the _______ . (SOP 547.1)
COT Technology Bureau Manager
The Tampa Police Department views the firearm as a ________.
defensive weapon
In the event that communications receives a specific inquiry regarding a call for service the communications supervisor will? (SOP 540)
A. confirm if the call for service has been received
B. provide the nature and location of the call
C. refer the media representative to the affected district
shift commander or Lt on PIO duty
Currently there are two law enforcement agencies whose jurisdictional authority is within the confines of the city of Tampa. These agencies are the _____and _____. (SOP 542.2)
University of South Florida Police / Tampa International Airport Police.
During the processing of a scene, who will supervise the activities of the crime scene technician? (SOP 545)
the officer or detective in charge
(Sexual Harassment) If after a reasonable length of time, (____ calendar days) the employee believes inadequate action is being taken to resolve the complaint, the employee should go directly to the chief of police for resolution of the complaint. (SOP 535)
(5-10)
At his discretion, the _____ will assign a detective to investigate a traffic crash or pursuit involving a Tampa Police Department vehicle resulting in life-threatening injuries or death. (SOP 519)
Hit and Run Sergeant
TRUE/FALSE: Two hundred forty(240) hours is the maximum amount that sworn or non-sworn personnel may carry over into a new calendar year. (SOP 530)
True
The OC canister shall be shaken _____ to ensure proper mixture and help extend shelf life. (SOP 521)
monthly
Officers with the rank of ___ or above may wear the traditional style midnight blue tie. (SOP 502)
Lieutenant
An ______ is enhanced police attention, which focuses on existing conditions that are experiencing or indicating a high probability of criminal activity. (SOP 507)
alert watch
The guidelines for the CST is to respond in a timely manner which is regarded within____ of the original request. (SOP 545)
1 hour
_____ is charged with the responsibility of performing the public information function. (SOP 540)
Police Public Safety Information Coordinator
Any additional software added to your city laptop requires written authorization from your ____ and approval from the ________. (SOP 547.1)
Division/ Bureau Commander
COT Technology Manager
OC is designed to be a fast-acting incapacitator with no after effects. It is intended to be deployed from a minimum of ____ to a maximum of ____ for control. (SOP 521)
3’ (arm’s reach) to a maximum of 10’
Pursuant to F.S. §828.05 and §828.058, officers encountering diseased or severely injured animals should attempt to contact the animal’s owner, if any, or a _____. If neither can be readily contacted or if either recommends immediate euthanasia, officers are permitted to humanely terminate the animal’s suffering by shooting. (SOP 537)
veterinarian
In reference to Oral Buccal Swabs: Always puncture the two (2) holes in the cardboard swab box, allowing the swabs to air dry. After approximately _____ minutes, the officer will put the cardboard box into a paper envelope (never plastic) and put it into evidence.
15 to 20
In reference to CS gas, it normally affects them for approximately _______ minutes. (SOP 521.1)
10 to 20 minutes
_____ will maintain an ample supply of the sterile swabs (SOP 545.1)
Supervisors
Sworn personnel injured on duty: A sworn employee injured in the performance of duty will be carried_____ on the attendance sheet. No deduction is to be made from his or her sick leave account
“WFP” (Workers’ Compensation)
Prior to deployment of the ECD, sworn personnel must take into consideration environmental factors which may contribute to serious injury. These factors include but are not limited to: (SOP 521.2)
A. subjects standing on or near the edge of a roof
B. stairwells
C. open wounds
An employee who fails to give ________ notice prior to termination shall have one day of leave deducted for each calendar day short of _________. (SOP 530)
fourteen days / fourteen days
In reference to ECD deployment, the ________ will make the determination if the impact sites will be
photographed. However all impact sites outside the authorized impact area will be photographed. (SOP 521.2)
responding supervisor
USF and TIA have jurisdictional authority within the City Of Tampa, any employee receiving a call for assistance from the named agency will refer the agency to the appropriate _____ who will evaluate the request and cause the appropriate departmental resources to be dispatched. (SOP 542.2)
shift commander
All request of polygraph examinations require supervisor approval, pre-employment examinations are required for City of Tampa occupations in __________. (SOP 513)
A. Public Safety
B. Security
C. Cash Handling or other sensitive occupations
Platform shoes or boots may not have heels measuring _____ inches.
above 1 ¾
All complaints of alleged profiling will be referred to the ______. (SOP 536.1)
Professional Standards Bureau.
Absence Without Leave (attendance code “AWL”): An absence for any part of a workday, which is not approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor. Absence without leave of ______ may result in dismissal as quit without notice. (SOP 530)
three consecutive days
In the event an indictment or information is filed against an employee, upon conclusion of the administrative investigation the employee might be dismissed or, if the application of lesser disciplinary action is approved, the employee might be suspended from duty without pay pending the disposition of the criminal case. However, in no such case will the suspension be for a period of time exceeding ___days. (SOP 527)
60 days
The ______ will monitor use of force techniques and tactics, to determine effectiveness of equipment and to identify training needs. (SOP 538)
High Liability Training and Evaluation Committee
TRUE/FALSE: The Chief of Police may, immediately or at any time during the investigative or deliberation process, elect to relieve employees from their duties. During the investigatory process, sworn officers and civilian employees will remain on full salary and shall not lose any benefits during this period of time.
False-civilain employees will be relieved without pay
Subsequent to the on-scene investigation and any related follow-up activities, the ______________ shall conduct a final review of the crash involving a police vehicle to rule on preventability or non-preventability. (SOP 519)
Safety Committee
TRUE/FALSE: Shooting at or from moving vehicles shall be avoided in ALL instances except those in which do not endanger innocent persons and are justified by unusual or exigent circumstances. (SOP 537)
True
Representatives of news media will be denied access to incident scenes only when? (SOP 540)
A. Danger of physical well being
B. Private property
C. Presence will impeded work of fire/ police personnel
D. To preserve evidence
Sworn employees with the rank of _____ or below may bank holiday time (HOB) or receive pay. (SOP 530)
Lieutenant
In reference to Trespass Warnings: Landlords or owners of private apt buildings are generally not able to exclude individuals from apartments or common areas if individuals were invited by the tenant, However the landlord may excluded guests or tenants if the right to do so has been clearly reserved to the ________ in the lease agreement. (SOP 541.1)
landlord or owner
Because of their sensitive nature, complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated by _________ and will be coordinated with the _______ (SOP 535)
Professional Standards Bureau
Department of Human Resources.
An employee charged with disciplinary responsibility must discharge the task with knowledgeable discretion. This means all supervisors and managers must, when faced with a disciplinary issue, consider _________ discipline first. (SOP 509)
positive
Once an Oral Buccal swab is taken from a subject, the shelf life of the sample is ____, as long as the sample is air dried and stored in the cardboard box (never plastic) in a dry location. (SOP 545.1)
unlimited
Following the investigation: If it is determined that a violation of the law has occurred on the part of either the employee or the driver of the other vehicle, if one is involved, the appropriate charge may be made and a citation may be issued at the direction of the _______. (SOP 519)
supervisor in charge of the investigation
The claimant shall be advised that he must file a replevin action pursuant to F.S. §539.001 and serve the pawnshop representative according to law within _____, in order to recover the property. (SOP 544)
60 days
Defined as any person residing at the employee’s residence, and with whom the employee is living as a family or caregiver. (SOP 530)
Household Member
In reference to Stolen Property Located at Pawn Shops: At the end of the 90 day period the hold shall terminate automatically after the pawn shop representative sends a demand letter to TPD . The hold expires ___ days later unless extended by a ______. (SOP 544)
10
court order
If the bond in question has been forfeited, the bondsman shall also be required to produce proof that the forfeiture has occurred within _____ immediately preceding the day of the request for assistance. See F. S. §903.29. (SOP 503)
the two year period
As part of their general responsibilities,______ must ensure that officers under their command are carrying only issued/authorized less than lethal equipment. They should _____ compare what weapons their officers are carrying with personnel and training records that detail the equipment they are authorized to carry.
supervisors
periodically
All complaints of alleged profiling will be referred to the Professional Standards Bureau. When these incidents become public record, the information will be forwarded to the _________, who will conduct a review of agency practices including citizen concerns to be submitted to the chief of police and to the attention of the Professional Standards Bureaucommander for investigation. (SOP 536.1)
accreditation coordinator
Male Detectives: The following equipment will be carried on their person: badge, handcuffs, issued firearm, O.C. gas canister, and police credentials. This equipment maybe carried in any pouch, briefcase, or similar container. (SOP 502)
False- Badge, handcuffs, issued firearm, O.C. gas canister, and police credentials. This equipment will not be carried in any pouch, briefcase, or similar container.
note: females can carry in a purse
If photographs are taken, the photographer will document the following in the report. (SOP 545)
A. type of film (including ASA if non-digital)
B. date and times identifying the beginning and end of
the secession
C. lens decription
D. brief description of the subject matter
In reference to the Dress Uniform, Staff officers are Major and Above; What color are staff officers eight point hat? (SOP 502)
midnight blue
The release of Traffic Crash reports will only be accomplished through ___. (SOP 511 )
Records Section
The release of traffic crash reports is strictly limited and violation of the statute concerning those records is a ______ (SOP 511)
felony
The ECD _____ be used on women who are known to be, or appear to be pregnant unless exigent circumstances are present. (SOP 521.2)
should not
Any intentional discharge of the ECD, other than the function test or training, shall necessitate the immediate notification of ______ . An accidental discharge shall require a memo to the ________ via the sworn personnel’s chain of command. (SOP 521.2)
a supervisor
Personnel and Training Unit
As provided in Article 19.5 of the P.B.A. bargaining agreement, employees shall not be authorized the use of annual leave until after completion of _____ of the entrance probationary. (SOP 530)
six months
Collar insignia on short-sleeved shirts shall be centered between the outside and inside edge of the collar and ______ the stitching, parallel to the bottom edge. Allowances will be made for the plastic collar stays. (SOP 502)
½-inch above
Promotion to the rank of _______ may preclude an officer from continuing assignment on a specialty team.
(SOP 504.13)
sergeant
Dates: Dates will be written with the_________.This format will be used in all reports unless specifically excepted; e.g., traffic citation, impound report. (SOP 404.6)
day first, the first three letters of the month, the last two digits of the year; (12 Sep 41)
