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Who approves the authorized passengers in a Department vehicle?
Who approves the authorized passengers in a Department vehicle?
What is considered an assigned vehicle?
What is considered an assigned vehicle?
What is a marked vehicle according to the directive?
What is a marked vehicle according to the directive?
What is the policy of the Department and its employees regarding Department vehicles?
What is the policy of the Department and its employees regarding Department vehicles?
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What is defined as a fleet vehicle in the directive?
What is defined as a fleet vehicle in the directive?
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What action may be taken if an employee fails to adhere to the conditions and requirements in the departmental standards directive?
What action may be taken if an employee fails to adhere to the conditions and requirements in the departmental standards directive?
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What is the responsibility of employees regarding the general maintenance of Department vehicles?
What is the responsibility of employees regarding the general maintenance of Department vehicles?
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What is the requirement for checking the fluid levels of Department vehicles?
What is the requirement for checking the fluid levels of Department vehicles?
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What should employees do if a Department vehicle is scheduled for preventive maintenance (PM)?
What should employees do if a Department vehicle is scheduled for preventive maintenance (PM)?
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What should employees do if a Department vehicle becomes disabled while being used during normal operating hours?
What should employees do if a Department vehicle becomes disabled while being used during normal operating hours?
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What action should employees take if they find contraband in a Department vehicle?
What action should employees take if they find contraband in a Department vehicle?
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Who is responsible for assigning the Special Services Bureau (SSB) commander as the Department's fleet manager and liaison with the City's fleet manager?
Who is responsible for assigning the Special Services Bureau (SSB) commander as the Department's fleet manager and liaison with the City's fleet manager?
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Who may be assigned to be responsible for the assignment and record keeping of Department vehicles and the preparation of recommendations for the ordering of new Department vehicles?
Who may be assigned to be responsible for the assignment and record keeping of Department vehicles and the preparation of recommendations for the ordering of new Department vehicles?
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What does a qualified and authorized employee need to operate a Department vehicle?
What does a qualified and authorized employee need to operate a Department vehicle?
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Who has the discretion to limit the use of Department vehicles?
Who has the discretion to limit the use of Department vehicles?
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What should employees do before operating Department vehicles?
What should employees do before operating Department vehicles?
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What is assumed if an employee fails to report damage to or defects in a Department vehicle?
What is assumed if an employee fails to report damage to or defects in a Department vehicle?
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Who is required to assume full responsibility for handling or referring law enforcement related incidents while operating a Department vehicle?
Who is required to assume full responsibility for handling or referring law enforcement related incidents while operating a Department vehicle?
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When are undercover detectives allowed to consume alcohol before using a Department vehicle?
When are undercover detectives allowed to consume alcohol before using a Department vehicle?
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What is the purpose of providing off-duty LEOs with the quickest response time for emergency situations?
What is the purpose of providing off-duty LEOs with the quickest response time for emergency situations?
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Which statement is true regarding participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
Which statement is true regarding participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
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What is a requirement for legally parking Department take-home vehicles at an employee's residence?
What is a requirement for legally parking Department take-home vehicles at an employee's residence?
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What is a requirement for eligibility to participate in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
What is a requirement for eligibility to participate in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
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What action results in forfeiture of the take-home vehicle for an employee?
What action results in forfeiture of the take-home vehicle for an employee?
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LEOs are authorized to use a department vehicle for personal use,subject
to the provisions and requirements of this directive (including, but not limited to,
the provisions regarding passengers), within the boundaries of the City of Boca
Raton and driving the route to or from his/her residence, within______________ minutes of
his/her scheduled shift (i.e., stopping at the grocery store)
LEOs are authorized to use a department vehicle for personal use,subject to the provisions and requirements of this directive (including, but not limited to, the provisions regarding passengers), within the boundaries of the City of Boca Raton and driving the route to or from his/her residence, within______________ minutes of his/her scheduled shift (i.e., stopping at the grocery store)
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How can an employee be removed from the Department take-home program?
How can an employee be removed from the Department take-home program?
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What is an authorized location outside the city limits where LEOs can drive their department vehicles?
What is an authorized location outside the city limits where LEOs can drive their department vehicles?
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What is NOT a priority objective of the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
What is NOT a priority objective of the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
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What is a requirement for employees operating Department vehicles?
What is a requirement for employees operating Department vehicles?
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What action is authorized regarding the use of department vehicles by LEOs when off duty?
What action is authorized regarding the use of department vehicles by LEOs when off duty?
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What is NOT a requirement for participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
What is NOT a requirement for participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?
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What is the procedure for an employee relieved of duty?
What is the procedure for an employee relieved of duty?
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Who is responsible for red light camera violations involving a Department vehicle?
Who is responsible for red light camera violations involving a Department vehicle?
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Where should spare keys for marked vehicles be placed?
Where should spare keys for marked vehicles be placed?
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Why are unmarked vehicle placards assigned to employees?
Why are unmarked vehicle placards assigned to employees?
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When should emergency lights be continuously activated on a stopped Department vehicle?
When should emergency lights be continuously activated on a stopped Department vehicle?
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What is required for children aged four through five (4-5) years when transporting in a Department vehicle?
What is required for children aged four through five (4-5) years when transporting in a Department vehicle?
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Under what circumstances is the use of wireless voice/data devices permitted in a Department vehicle?
Under what circumstances is the use of wireless voice/data devices permitted in a Department vehicle?
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Who shall be permitted to ride in a Department vehicle?
Who shall be permitted to ride in a Department vehicle?
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What should employees do if they observe any person in obvious distress?
What should employees do if they observe any person in obvious distress?
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What should employees do with items of value and weapons contained in a Department vehicle when it is left unattended?
What should employees do with items of value and weapons contained in a Department vehicle when it is left unattended?
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Who is responsible for reviewing violations and arrangements for payment captured by red light cameras involving Department vehicles?
Who is responsible for reviewing violations and arrangements for payment captured by red light cameras involving Department vehicles?
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What is required when transporting a juvenile under the age of six?
What is required when transporting a juvenile under the age of six?
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According to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive No. 41.237, how should handguns be secured in a vehicle?
According to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive No. 41.237, how should handguns be secured in a vehicle?
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What is the requirement for leaving a Department vehicle during authorized leave periods?
What is the requirement for leaving a Department vehicle during authorized leave periods?
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When can an employee secure their assigned Department vehicle at the Police Department during authorized leave?
When can an employee secure their assigned Department vehicle at the Police Department during authorized leave?
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What is required for all ride-along passengers according to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive?
What is required for all ride-along passengers according to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive?
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Who is responsible for assigning the ride-along to the LEO and zone that best serves the needs of the Department?
Who is responsible for assigning the ride-along to the LEO and zone that best serves the needs of the Department?
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What attire is required for ride-along passengers?
What attire is required for ride-along passengers?
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Under what circumstances may a ride-along civilian passenger have access to a firearm in a Department vehicle?
Under what circumstances may a ride-along civilian passenger have access to a firearm in a Department vehicle?
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What are the goals of the Take-Home Vehicle Program according to the directive?
What are the goals of the Take-Home Vehicle Program according to the directive?
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What is required for all external ride-along requests before they can participate?
What is required for all external ride-along requests before they can participate?
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Who has the authority to decline or end a ride-along?
Who has the authority to decline or end a ride-along?
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Who is responsible for approving or denying all external ride-along requests?
Who is responsible for approving or denying all external ride-along requests?
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When may a civilian ride-along passenger have access to a firearm during a ride-along?
When may a civilian ride-along passenger have access to a firearm during a ride-along?
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