Vol I Ch 10 Departmental Vehicles Flashcards
Who can authorize the use of a Departmental vehicle outside the County when not performing official business?
Commander/Director
How long can a Commander authorize the use of a Departmental vehicle issued to an officer on sick leave, disability leave or light duty before having the vehicle delivered to Police Fleet Management?
30 Days
If a Departmental vehicle is left unattended for more then two hours, what must the officer ensure?
Lock the radio in the charger, place it in the vehicle’s trunk or remove it.
What type of violation is it for a first offense Red Light Camera violation?
Category I violation
If a Departmental vehicle is double parked during an emergency, what shall the operator ensure?
The operator shall activate the vehicle’s hazard flashers
When is overtime compensation authorized for off-duty officers handling an incident?
Overtime compensation is authorized for officers in the Personal Car Program after the first two hours of the officer’s involvement in the incident. Officers not in the Personal Car Program are compensated for all hours in which they are involved in the off-duty incident.
Who can make the decision to remove a participant from the Personal Car Program?
A command officer the rank of Captain or above.
Who shall an employee notify if he/she damages fueling equipment?
The employee should immediately notify a supervisor
What must a sworn employee do if if car wash equipment damages a Departmental vehicle?
Document the circumstances and extent of damages on an Incident Report
If a supervisor sees a departmental vehicle driven in an unfavorable manner to the Department, he or she may stop the vehicle and do what?
Ensure that the operator is in compliance of the traffic law and Departmental directives. The supervisor shall complete a CIR and forward it to the operators Commander prior to his or her tour of duty.
