SOP 900.01 Blue Team Procedure

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What type of case should be used when writing the text in the BlueTeam Vehicle Pursuit Report?

Title case

camelCase

Sentence case (correct)

UPPERCASE

Who should review the K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports?

The Professional Standards Bureau Lieutenant

The K9 Section corporal (correct)

The Supervisor on the scene

The Department Commander

What should be documented in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field?

Only the effective forms of force used

Only the forms of force used by the supervisor, not the deputy

Only the forms of force used by the deputy, not the subject

Every level of response used by the deputy, whether effective or not (correct)

How should the investigation section of the report be written?

In first-person narrative Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Summary of Incident section?

Both the results of the function test and the digital battery capacity Signup and view all the answers

Who should not be listed in the BlueTeam report?

Personnel not directly involved with the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should the conclusion of the report highlight?

The supervisor's findings, including policy compliance violations, disciplinary parameters, and/or training needs Signup and view all the answers

Who should forward the BlueTeam Vehicle Pursuit Reports?

The Respective Department Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Blue Team?

To handle citizen complaints and use of force incidents Signup and view all the answers

When is a Blue Team report not initiated?

When deadly force is used Signup and view all the answers

What is not required for vehicle accidents with no property damage or injuries?

A Vehicle Accident Report Signup and view all the answers

Who initiates a Blue Team report?

A supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for submitting Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau and/or respective Department Commander?

30 days after the date of initiation Signup and view all the answers

What situation may require multiple Blue Team investigations?

A pursuit terminated by a P.I.T. maneuver with a vehicle crash Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Blue Team report in the case of a pursuit terminated by a P.I.T. maneuver?

To document the P.I.T. maneuver Signup and view all the answers

What is not a type of physical resistance that requires a Blue Team report?

Deadly Physical Resistance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blue Team SOP 900.01

Used for: citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, K9 utilizations, and vehicle pursuits.

Passive, Active, or Aggressive Physical Resistance

No Blue Team for deadly force and investigated by FDLE.

Vehicle Accident Report

Not required if damage to any Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by an intentional act or a motor vehicle crash with a vehicle or object where there is no damage, injury, or claim of injury.
Defined as a collision between a Sheriff's Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object which results in any property damage, injury, or complaint of injury to any person.

Blue Team Report Initiation

Supervisors shall initiate Blue Team reports on the date of the incident prior to the end of their tour of duty, or on the date information was received which indicated a Blue Team report was necessary.

Blue Team Report Submission

All Blue Team reports shall be forwarded to the Professional Standards Bureau and/or respective Department Commander no later than 30 days after the date of initiation.

Multiple Investigations

One incident could result in three independent Blue Team investigations, for example:
- Use of Force Report
- Vehicle Accident Report
- Vehicle Pursuit Report

Allegations of Employee Misconduct

Shall be documented within Blue Team, regardless of the disposition.

Types of Forces Used

Every level of response used by the deputy, whether effective or not effective, shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field.

CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) Usage

Shall be documented, including the effectiveness of the response.

Reporting Guidelines

The text shall be written in "Sentence case," not "UPPERCASE".
The results of the function test and the digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Summary of Incident section.
Investigation shall be written in first-person narrative (e.g., I, we).
Interview(s) shall be written in third-person narrative (e.g., he, she, they).

Conclusion

Shall highlight the supervisor's findings to include policy compliance violations, disciplinary parameters, and/or training needs.

Report Inclusions

Personnel not directly involved with a Blue Team related incident shall not be listed in the report.

K9 Utilization Blue Team Reports

Shall be forwarded to the K9 Section corporal for review and subsequently follow the Homeland Security Division chain of command.

Report Distribution

Professional Standards Bureau Lieutenant: Citizen Complaints, Blue Team Vehicle Accident Reports, and K9 Utilization Blue Team Reports.
Respective Department Commander: Blue Team Use of Force Reports, and Blue Team Vehicle Pursuit Reports.

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Description

This quiz covers the procedures and guidelines for the Blue Team, including citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, and vehicle pursuits. It also outlines exceptions and requirements for reporting incidents.