Are You a Speed Measuring Device Expert?

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What are the reasons for using speed measuring devices according to the text?

To catch all speeding drivers

To only use in low-crash locations

To only respond to citizen complaints

To conduct traffic studies and surveys (correct)

Who is responsible for approving speed measuring devices?

Florida Administrative Code (correct)

Neighborhood Policing Bureau division commander

Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Port St. Lucie Police Department

Who can use speed measuring devices according to the text?

All officers

Officers with a valid driver's license

Officers assigned to traffic enforcement (correct)

Officers with prior experience using speed measuring devices

How are officers assigned speed measuring devices according to the text?

At the discretion of the Neighborhood Policing Bureau division commander or their designee Signup and view all the answers

What certification is required for officers to use speed measuring devices?

A certification from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Signup and view all the answers

What checks are required for radar devices according to the text?

A daily internal calibration check, a tuning fork check, and a verification of the speedometer and radar patrol speed Signup and view all the answers

How do officers identify a violator using laser devices according to the text?

Place the targeting reticle on the vehicle and obtain a steady audio tone indicating target acquisition Signup and view all the answers

How often must speed measuring devices be professionally tested for accuracy according to the text?

Every six months Signup and view all the answers

What is required before using any device to issue speeding citations according to the text?

Training and certification Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will the Port St. Lucie Police Department use speed measuring devices?

Only in areas with prevalent speed limit violations Signup and view all the answers

Who determines which officers are assigned speed measuring devices?

The Neighborhood Policing Bureau division commander or their designee Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do before and after their shifts when using speed measuring devices?

Calibrate the unit and report any malfunctions to their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is required before officers can use any speed measuring device to issue speeding citations?

Training and certification Signup and view all the answers

What is required for radar devices on a daily basis?

A daily internal calibration check, a tuning fork check, and a verification of the speedometer and radar patrol speed Signup and view all the answers

What is required for laser devices on a daily basis?

Placing the targeting reticle on the vehicle and obtaining a steady audio tone indicating target acquisition Signup and view all the answers

How often must all speed measuring devices be professionally tested for accuracy?

Every six months Signup and view all the answers

What is required for officers to use speed measuring devices?

Certification from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do to identify a violator using speed measuring devices?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Operational Procedures and Equipment Specifications for Speed Measuring Devices

The Port St. Lucie Police Department will use speed measuring devices in high-crash locations, areas with prevalent speed limit violations, in response to citizen complaints, and for traffic studies and surveys.
The devices used must be approved in the Florida Administrative Code and include six specific units.
Officers assigned to traffic enforcement should always have a speed measuring device in their patrol vehicles.
Speed measuring devices will be assigned to officers at the discretion of the Neighborhood Policing Bureau division commander or their designee.
Officers can only use devices they are certified to operate by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Officers must calibrate the unit at the beginning and end of their shift and report any malfunctions to their supervisor.
Radar devices require a daily internal calibration check, a tuning fork check, and a verification of the speedometer and radar patrol speed.
To identify a violator, officers must visually estimate the vehicle's speed, obtain an audio Doppler tone, and observe the digital readout.
Laser devices require a daily internal calibration check, a light segment check, and a distance and alignment check.
To identify a violator, officers must visually estimate the vehicle's speed, place the targeting reticle on the vehicle, and obtain a steady audio tone indicating target acquisition.
All speed measuring devices must be professionally tested for accuracy every six months and any inoperative devices must be repaired and tested promptly.
Officers must handle the equipment carefully and report any defects to their supervisor. Training and certification are required before using any device to issue speeding citations.

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