Vehicle ops

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Who approves the authorized passengers in a Department vehicle?

The chief of police or his/her designee (correct)

The mayor of the City

The head of the department's human resources department

The supervisor of the vehicle operator

What is considered an assigned vehicle?

Any vehicle assigned for use to a specific person(s), section, or team (correct)

Any vehicle designated for emergency response only

Any vehicle used for transporting evidence

Any vehicle used by an employee during personal time

What is a marked vehicle according to the directive?

A vehicle used exclusively by the department's top officials

A vehicle with a specific color paint

A vehicle with special fuel efficiency features

A vehicle equipped with emergency lights and siren that is clearly marked and identifiable as a police vehicle (correct)

What is the policy of the Department and its employees regarding Department vehicles?

To maintain and safely operate Department vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a fleet vehicle in the directive?

Any vehicle not designated a take-home vehicle that is used by employees while on a tour of duty or shared between employees during his/her tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What action may be taken if an employee fails to adhere to the conditions and requirements in the departmental standards directive?

Be suspended from using a take-home vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of employees regarding the general maintenance of Department vehicles?

Ensure the vehicles' exteriors are washed and interiors are kept neat and clean Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for checking the fluid levels of Department vehicles?

Check each time the vehicle is refueled Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if a Department vehicle is scheduled for preventive maintenance (PM)?

Deliver the vehicle to the Municipal Services Complex before the PM date or by 0800 hours on the day PM is scheduled Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if a Department vehicle becomes disabled while being used during normal operating hours?

Notify the City garage promptly and wait with the vehicle until it is removed Signup and view all the answers

What action should employees take if they find contraband in a Department vehicle?

Document it on a Property Report, place it into evidence for disposition, notify their supervisor, and charge the individual who possessed the contraband, if known Signup and view all the answers

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?

The chief of police Signup and view all the answers

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?

A lieutenant(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does a qualified and authorized employee need to operate a Department vehicle?

A valid Florida Driver's License Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to limit the use of Department vehicles?

The division commander Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do before operating Department vehicles?

Examine the interior and exterior of the vehicle for items that are missing or do not belong in the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is assumed if an employee fails to report damage to or defects in a Department vehicle?

The assigned operator was responsible for the damage or defects Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to assume full responsibility for handling or referring law enforcement related incidents while operating a Department vehicle?

Off-duty LEOs only Signup and view all the answers

When are undercover detectives allowed to consume alcohol before using a Department vehicle?

8 hours before using the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing off-duty LEOs with the quickest response time for emergency situations?

To maintain Department vehicles in optimum operating condition Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?

Eligibility for participation requires completion of field training. Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for legally parking Department take-home vehicles at an employee's residence?

Parking where the vehicle is easily visible in the neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for eligibility to participate in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?

Completion of field training Signup and view all the answers

What action results in forfeiture of the take-home vehicle for an employee?

Failure to submit evidence of required insurance coverage annually Signup and view all the answers

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)

90 Signup and view all the answers

How can an employee be removed from the Department take-home program?

By failing to submit evidence of required insurance coverage annually Signup and view all the answers

What is an authorized location outside the city limits where LEOs can drive their department vehicles?

Approved training locations, courthouses, and maintenance facilities for authorized repair work Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a priority objective of the Take-Home Vehicle Program?

Increasing vehicle maintenance costs through preventive maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for employees operating Department vehicles?

Operating Department vehicles with care for safety and maintaining high operating efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What action is authorized regarding the use of department vehicles by LEOs when off duty?

Using it for personal wellness activities within 10 miles of their home when not on duty Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a requirement for participation in the Take-Home Vehicle Program?

Participation in off-duty wellness programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for an employee relieved of duty?

Refer to Departmental Standards Directive 22.100 Compensation, Benefits, and Conditions of Work Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for red light camera violations involving a Department vehicle?

The Department employee driving the vehicle captured by the camera Signup and view all the answers

Where should spare keys for marked vehicles be placed?

In a locker via the KeyTrak system Signup and view all the answers

Why are unmarked vehicle placards assigned to employees?

To identify the vehicle as being used for official police business while on-duty Signup and view all the answers

When should emergency lights be continuously activated on a stopped Department vehicle?

When the vehicle is stopped on the roadway to control traffic at crash scenes and motorist assists Signup and view all the answers

What is required for children aged four through five (4-5) years when transporting in a Department vehicle?

Secured in a federally approved child restraint device or booster seat Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is the use of wireless voice/data devices permitted in a Department vehicle?

When the device is used with available hands-free technology and the employee can maintain both hands on the steering wheel Signup and view all the answers

Who shall be permitted to ride in a Department vehicle?

Only authorized passengers(s) Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they observe any person in obvious distress?

Offer assistance as indicated by the circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do with items of value and weapons contained in a Department vehicle when it is left unattended?

Remove or properly secure them, except when the urgency of a situation makes securing these items impractical Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing violations and arrangements for payment captured by red light cameras involving Department vehicles?

Department written directives and City Personnel Policy and Procedures Memoranda Signup and view all the answers

What is required when transporting a juvenile under the age of six?

Both A and B are required. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive No. 41.237, how should handguns be secured in a vehicle?

In the enclosed trunk with the trunk release button disengaged or locked Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for leaving a Department vehicle during authorized leave periods?

Keys in the operator’s possession Signup and view all the answers

When can an employee secure their assigned Department vehicle at the Police Department during authorized leave?

For periods less than fourteen (14) days Signup and view all the answers

What is required for all ride-along passengers according to the Department Vehicles and Vehicle Operations Directive?

Submission of a signed and notarized liability waiver Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assigning the ride-along to the LEO and zone that best serves the needs of the Department?

Watch commander Signup and view all the answers

What attire is required for ride-along passengers?

Business casual attire Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a ride-along civilian passenger have access to a firearm in a Department vehicle?

Under no circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of the Take-Home Vehicle Program according to the directive?

To promote the security of citizens and deter crime Signup and view all the answers

What is required for all external ride-along requests before they can participate?

Submission of a letter to the chief of police, together with a signed and notarized liability waiver Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to decline or end a ride-along?

The supervisor on duty Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for approving or denying all external ride-along requests?

The chief of police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

When may a civilian ride-along passenger have access to a firearm during a ride-along?