use of vehicles Flashcards
the use of personal vehicles for department business or details shall be subject to the approval of
The superintendent
Safety repairs shall be completed___ and vehicles may not be used until ___ are made
Immediately
repairs
control of department vehicles, implementation and maintained control of keys and fobs, ensuring vehicles are clean are the responsibility of
the transportation division
all vehicles are equipped with
two-way radio(security only), 5 pound dry chemical extinguisher, first responder bag.
what is the inspection form for vehicles
122-1
all vehicle deficiencies are reported to
transportation division
controlling keys, conducting inspections, and notifying transportation division of vehicle condition is the responsibility of
vehicle operator
use of lights and sirens are allowed when
severe weather conditions, emergency operations, participation in a parade
when lights and sirens are used in emergency operations who shall be informed
operations/central control
lights and sirens in an emergency operation shall be used to
alert other drivers, help clear traffic congestion, and permit one to pass safely
lights may be used continuously in severe weather at the discretion of the driver to
increase visibility and safety
all stops by police shall be reported in writing to
the shift commander and transportation division supervisor
if stopped by non-uniformed cruiser immediately notify ___ and seek direction from the ____
central control
supervisor
the three ways to notify police during a high risk transport are
radio relay through central, directly by voice, or vehicle PA
employees operating personal vehicles shall notify who of any accidents or developments
central control
the operator must submit a report identifying any damage to or malfunctions of the department vehicle to the transportation division prior to the __
end of shift or as soon as practical
any employee involved in an accident must notify central by
radio or phone
If you are in an accident submit the incident report to the
shift commander, fleet services, and communications
additional reports on transportation can be asked by
shift commander, transportation supervisor, sid investigator
any accident involving the RMV accident report must be files with the who by the end of the shift
Transportation division
the transportation division will forward all reports and photos of an accident to who
the general counsel
photos shall be taken of the vehicle involved in an accident regardless of whether or not
there is any damage or any contact made with another vehicle
use of vehicles policy
s122
when lights and sirens are used in an emergency situation who is notified
central control/operations
department vehicles shall be operated for ___ purposes only and those duties that are approved by the ___
business
department
employees who operate department vehicles shall hold a valid___ and must be ___ to use department vehicles
drivers license
authorized
employees shall operate these vehicles in compliance will all ___laws including the use of ___ by drivers and passengers
applicable
seat belts
what type of pursuits are prohibited
high-speed
the employee assumes ___ for the use of personal vehicles for department business expect as otherwise covered by policy
liability
all department vehicles must undergo ___ safety inspections in accordance with the law but should be inspected ___before departure
annual
daily
employees with take home vehicles shall conduct a daily inspection but they need ___ completes the from 122 each day
not
the purpose of using signaling devices is to increase ___ and ___ their use should be ___ to only which is necessary under the circumstances
safety
security
limited
in an emergency lights may be used ___ but sirens should only be used ___ to maximize effect and reduce confusion for the drivers
continuously
intermittently
emergency lights shall be used continuously at an ___ scene or if the department vehicle was in a n accident to increase visibility and ensure the safety of ___ and ___ and the ___
accident
staff
inmates
public
in general if directed to stop by police employees must ___ unless doing so would be likely to create a threat to the ___ and ___ of the officers inmates or public
comply
safety
security
when stopped by police officers are expected to act with courtesy and ___ exercising ___ in consideration of safety and security.
cooperation
good judgement
when should an officer exercise caution during a police stop
unmarked or non-uniformed officer
employee seriously question the validity of the person stopping them
upon return to the facility department vehicles should only be parked in an area designed for ___
department vehicles
all vehicles entering or leaving the facility will be ___ and ___
searched
logged