Volunteer Program

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What is the purpose of the standard operating procedure described in the text?

To establish guidelines for volunteer dress code

To establish guidelines for the use of firearms by volunteers

To provide guidelines for arrest procedures

To outline guidelines for volunteer selection (correct)

Under which unit does the Volunteer Program fall?

Community Engagement Unit (correct)

Traffic Enforcement Unit

Special Weapons and Tactics Unit

Criminal Investigation Unit

What is the minimum number of hours of service that volunteers must perform per month?

10 hours

15 hours

12 hours (correct)

6 hours

Who has the discretion to take disciplinary action, including dismissal, for consistent failure to meet minimum recommended hours of service?

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

What is the role of police volunteers as mentioned in the text?

To perform non-armed duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the volunteer coordinator authorized to do regarding additional duty time?

It may be authorized by the Department volunteer coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a volunteer's failure to comply with the operational guidelines?

Immediate dismissal Signup and view all the answers

Who reports to the Community Engagement Unit supervisor?

Department volunteer coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT one of the responsibilities of the Department volunteer coordinator?

Handle city vehicle maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Who is precluded from serving as a volunteer?

Full-time law enforcement officers Signup and view all the answers

What is optional for police volunteers but will be credited if completed?

Completion of the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) Signup and view all the answers

Which department conducts a background investigation after the interview process with the candidate?

Professional Standards Bureau Signup and view all the answers

What must a volunteer possess if authorized to drive a City vehicle?

Valid Florida Driver License Signup and view all the answers

What will result if a crash involving a City vehicle is determined to have been preventable?

The termination of all driving privileges for the volunteer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following duties is NOT listed as one for Department volunteers?

Conduct patrolling and surveillance activities Signup and view all the answers

What must all volunteers be issued within thirty days of their appointment as Department volunteers?

City of Boca Raton Orientation Packet Signup and view all the answers

Who shall facilitate and document all required training for volunteers?

Department volunteer coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What equipment will volunteers be furnished with?

One pair of black tactical pants Signup and view all the answers

What should be embroidered over the left chest of the polo shirt?

Department patch Signup and view all the answers

When should the volunteer property be returned?

Upon leaving the program Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for unauthorized use or misuse of equipment?

Disciplinary action, including dismissal Signup and view all the answers

Who can decide on the disciplinary action for unauthorized use or misuse of equipment?

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

What standards must volunteers adhere to?

Professional appearance standards as required by the City of Boca Raton Signup and view all the answers