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What is the purpose of the Blue Team according to SOP 900.01?
What is the purpose of the Blue Team according to SOP 900.01?
What type of incident does not require a Blue Team investigation?
What type of incident does not require a Blue Team investigation?
When is a Vehicle Accident Report not required?
When is a Vehicle Accident Report not required?
Who initiates a Blue Team report in the case of a vehicle accident?
Who initiates a Blue Team report in the case of a vehicle accident?
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What is the deadline for submitting Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
What is the deadline for submitting Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
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What is the purpose of documenting a vehicle accident with no property damage or injuries?
What is the purpose of documenting a vehicle accident with no property damage or injuries?
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How many independent Blue Team investigations may be required for a single incident?
How many independent Blue Team investigations may be required for a single incident?
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What is an example of an incident that may require multiple Blue Team investigations?
What is an example of an incident that may require multiple Blue Team investigations?
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Who must approve the participation of TPD in search warrant entries or physical arrests?
Who must approve the participation of TPD in search warrant entries or physical arrests?
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What is the primary responsibility of TPD in regards to crashes on roads 1-4?
What is the primary responsibility of TPD in regards to crashes on roads 1-4?
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What happens to requests from TPD that do not provide information about a warrant or capias?
What happens to requests from TPD that do not provide information about a warrant or capias?
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What percentage of net proceeds does the primary agency retain in case of litigation?
What percentage of net proceeds does the primary agency retain in case of litigation?
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Who is the first responder to all crashes on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway?
Who is the first responder to all crashes on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway?
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Where will HCSO house the server for the BWI database?
Where will HCSO house the server for the BWI database?
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Who is responsible for their own expenses according to the agreement?
Who is responsible for their own expenses according to the agreement?
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What will be used by TPD as an interim comm center if TPD Comm Center requires evacuation?
What will be used by TPD as an interim comm center if TPD Comm Center requires evacuation?
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What should be documented in BlueTeam, regardless of the disposition?
What should be documented in BlueTeam, regardless of the disposition?
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What is listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field?
What is listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field?
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What should be noted in the Summary of Incident section?
What should be noted in the Summary of Incident section?
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In what narrative style should the investigation be written?
In what narrative style should the investigation be written?
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Who should document statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation?
Who should document statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation?
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Where should K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports be forwarded for review?
Where should K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports be forwarded for review?
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Who is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated within the city?
Who is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated within the city?
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What should TPD do if prior notice is not possible because of fresh pursuit?
What should TPD do if prior notice is not possible because of fresh pursuit?
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Who retains control of and supervisory responsibility for their own employees?
Who retains control of and supervisory responsibility for their own employees?
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What type of warrants shall be served by HCSO?
What type of warrants shall be served by HCSO?
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HCSO must approve all search warrants entries or physical arrests.
HCSO must approve all search warrants entries or physical arrests.
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TPD can enforce traffic on all roads in the city and county.
TPD can enforce traffic on all roads in the city and county.
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HCSO will participate in searches, suspect interviews, and search warrant entries.
HCSO will participate in searches, suspect interviews, and search warrant entries.
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A Blue Team report is required for a vehicle accident with no property damage or injuries.
A Blue Team report is required for a vehicle accident with no property damage or injuries.
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All evidence shall be impounded by TPD unless authorized by a Major or above.
All evidence shall be impounded by TPD unless authorized by a Major or above.
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A supervisor who is directly involved in an incident can initiate the Blue Team report.
A supervisor who is directly involved in an incident can initiate the Blue Team report.
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Seizures shall be distributed equally between TPD and HCSO.
Seizures shall be distributed equally between TPD and HCSO.
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A Blue Team report must be forwarded to the Professional Standards Bureau within 5 days after the date of initiation.
A Blue Team report must be forwarded to the Professional Standards Bureau within 5 days after the date of initiation.
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FHP is the first responder to all crashes on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
FHP is the first responder to all crashes on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
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A single incident can result in only one Blue Team investigation.
A single incident can result in only one Blue Team investigation.
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HCSO will house the server for the BWI database in the city.
HCSO will house the server for the BWI database in the city.
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TPD will be responsible for HCSO's expenses according to the agreement.
TPD will be responsible for HCSO's expenses according to the agreement.
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A Vehicle Accident Report is required for a motor vehicle crash with a vehicle or object where there is no damage, injury, or claim of injury.
A Vehicle Accident Report is required for a motor vehicle crash with a vehicle or object where there is no damage, injury, or claim of injury.
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The Blue Team is used for citizen complaints and deadly force incidents.
The Blue Team is used for citizen complaints and deadly force incidents.
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A Blue Team report is initiated by the supervisor on the date of the incident or on the date information was received which indicated a Blue Team report was necessary.
A Blue Team report is initiated by the supervisor on the date of the incident or on the date information was received which indicated a Blue Team report was necessary.
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A Motor Vehicle Crash is defined as a collision between a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object which results in no property damage or injury.
A Motor Vehicle Crash is defined as a collision between a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object which results in no property damage or injury.
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A CEW Drive Stun is considered a type of force used by a deputy.
A CEW Drive Stun is considered a type of force used by a deputy.
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The investigation should be written in third-person narrative.
The investigation should be written in third-person narrative.
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Every level of response used by the deputy, whether effective or not, shall be listed in the Summary of Incident section.
Every level of response used by the deputy, whether effective or not, shall be listed in the Summary of Incident section.
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Statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation should be documented by the investigating supervisor.
Statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation should be documented by the investigating supervisor.
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K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports shall be forwarded to the Professional Standards Bureau for review.
K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports shall be forwarded to the Professional Standards Bureau for review.
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The results of the function test and the digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Types of Forces Used section.
The results of the function test and the digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Types of Forces Used section.
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TPD is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated outside the city.
TPD is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated outside the city.
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The conclusion of the report shall highlight the supervisor’s findings to include policy compliance violations and training needs.
The conclusion of the report shall highlight the supervisor’s findings to include policy compliance violations and training needs.
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Personnel directly involved with a BlueTeam related incident shall not be listed in the report.
Personnel directly involved with a BlueTeam related incident shall not be listed in the report.
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Each agency relinquishes control of and supervisory responsibility for it’s own employees.
Each agency relinquishes control of and supervisory responsibility for it’s own employees.
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What type of incidents require a Blue Team report?
What type of incidents require a Blue Team report?
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What is the definition of a Motor Vehicle Crash?
What is the definition of a Motor Vehicle Crash?
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Who is responsible for initiating a Blue Team report?
Who is responsible for initiating a Blue Team report?
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What is the deadline for submitting Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
What is the deadline for submitting Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
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What happens when a single incident results in multiple Blue Team investigations?
What happens when a single incident results in multiple Blue Team investigations?
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How should vehicle accidents with no property damage or injuries be documented?
How should vehicle accidents with no property damage or injuries be documented?
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What is the purpose of forwarding Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
What is the purpose of forwarding Blue Team reports to the Professional Standards Bureau?
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Why is it important for supervisors to be mindful of multiple Blue Team investigations for a single incident?
Why is it important for supervisors to be mindful of multiple Blue Team investigations for a single incident?
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What type of forces used by a deputy shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field?
What type of forces used by a deputy shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field?
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In what narrative style should the investigation be written?
In what narrative style should the investigation be written?
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Who should document statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation?
Who should document statements obtained relating to the BlueTeam investigation?
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What should be noted in the Summary of Incident section?
What should be noted in the Summary of Incident section?
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Where should K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports be forwarded for review?
Where should K9 Utilization BlueTeam reports be forwarded for review?
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Who is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated within the city?
Who is authorized to make PC arrests for crimes which originated within the city?
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What should TPD do if prior notice is not possible because of fresh pursuit?
What should TPD do if prior notice is not possible because of fresh pursuit?
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Who retains control of and supervisory responsibility for their own employees?
Who retains control of and supervisory responsibility for their own employees?
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What type of warrants shall be served by HCSO?
What type of warrants shall be served by HCSO?
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What is the primary focus of the conclusion of the BlueTeam report?
What is the primary focus of the conclusion of the BlueTeam report?
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What are the conditions for HCSO's participation in searches and suspect interviews?
What are the conditions for HCSO's participation in searches and suspect interviews?
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Who retains 20% of net proceeds forfeited to cover costs in the event of litigation?
Who retains 20% of net proceeds forfeited to cover costs in the event of litigation?
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On which roads can TPD enforce traffic?
On which roads can TPD enforce traffic?
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Who is responsible for crashes on roads 1-4?
Who is responsible for crashes on roads 1-4?
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What happens to requests from TPD that do not provide information about a warrant or capias?
What happens to requests from TPD that do not provide information about a warrant or capias?
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Who will house the server for the BWI database?
Who will house the server for the BWI database?
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What is the primary responsibility of HCSO in regards to crashes on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway?
What is the primary responsibility of HCSO in regards to crashes on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway?
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What will be used by TPD as an interim comm center if TPD Comm Center requires evacuation?
What will be used by TPD as an interim comm center if TPD Comm Center requires evacuation?
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Study Notes
Blue Team
- Used for citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, K9 utilizations, and vehicle pursuits
- Not used for deadly force, which is investigated by FDLE
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
Vehicle Accidents
- Defined as a collision between a Sheriff's Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object that results in property damage, injury, or complaint of injury
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
- Accidents with no property damage or injuries shall be documented in a Street Check with digital photographs of involved vehicles, citizens, and objects uploaded into Veripic
Blue Team Reports
- Initiated by supervisors on date of incident prior to end of tour of duty or when information indicates a report is necessary
- Forwarded to Professional Standards Bureau and/or respective Department Commander no later than 30 days after initiation
- One incident may require multiple Blue Team investigations (e.g., pursuit terminated by P.I.T. maneuver, vehicle accident, and use of force)
Use of Force
- All levels of response, whether effective or not, shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field
- Examples of responses:
- Orders given to subject
- Physical resistance
- Hand strikes
- CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) drive stun
- CEW function test results and digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Summary of Incident section
Investigations
- Document all actions and observations taken by supervisors, including scene description, photographs, and injuries, in first-person narrative
- Interviews shall document statements obtained relating only to the Blue Team investigation, in third-person narrative
Mutual Aid Agreement (TPD)
- TPD authorized to make PC arrests for crimes originating within the city for select crimes (e.g., murder, sexual battery, carjacking)
- TPD must contact HCSO Shift Commander with details of operation, including who is in command and contact information, prior to entering the county
- HCSO and TPD retain control and supervisory responsibility for their own employees
Blue Team
- Used for citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, K9 utilizations, and vehicle pursuits
- Not used for deadly force, which is investigated by FDLE
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
Vehicle Accidents
- Defined as a collision between a Sheriff's Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object that results in property damage, injury, or complaint of injury
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
- Accidents with no property damage or injuries shall be documented in a Street Check with digital photographs of involved vehicles, citizens, and objects uploaded into Veripic
Blue Team Reports
- Initiated by supervisors on date of incident prior to end of tour of duty or when information indicates a report is necessary
- Forwarded to Professional Standards Bureau and/or respective Department Commander no later than 30 days after initiation
- One incident may require multiple Blue Team investigations (e.g., pursuit terminated by P.I.T. maneuver, vehicle accident, and use of force)
Use of Force
- All levels of response, whether effective or not, shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field
- Examples of responses:
- Orders given to subject
- Physical resistance
- Hand strikes
- CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) drive stun
- CEW function test results and digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Summary of Incident section
Investigations
- Document all actions and observations taken by supervisors, including scene description, photographs, and injuries, in first-person narrative
- Interviews shall document statements obtained relating only to the Blue Team investigation, in third-person narrative
Mutual Aid Agreement (TPD)
- TPD authorized to make PC arrests for crimes originating within the city for select crimes (e.g., murder, sexual battery, carjacking)
- TPD must contact HCSO Shift Commander with details of operation, including who is in command and contact information, prior to entering the county
- HCSO and TPD retain control and supervisory responsibility for their own employees
Blue Team
- Used for citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, K9 utilizations, and vehicle pursuits
- Not used for deadly force, which is investigated by FDLE
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
Vehicle Accidents
- Defined as a collision between a Sheriff's Office vehicle and any other motor vehicle or object that results in property damage, injury, or complaint of injury
- No Vehicle Accident Report if damage to Sheriff's Office vehicle caused by intentional act or motor vehicle crash with no damage, injury, or claim of injury
- Accidents with no property damage or injuries shall be documented in a Street Check with digital photographs of involved vehicles, citizens, and objects uploaded into Veripic
Blue Team Reports
- Initiated by supervisors on date of incident prior to end of tour of duty or when information indicates a report is necessary
- Forwarded to Professional Standards Bureau and/or respective Department Commander no later than 30 days after initiation
- One incident may require multiple Blue Team investigations (e.g., pursuit terminated by P.I.T. maneuver, vehicle accident, and use of force)
Use of Force
- All levels of response, whether effective or not, shall be listed in the Types of Forces Used section, Involved Employee field
- Examples of responses:
- Orders given to subject
- Physical resistance
- Hand strikes
- CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) drive stun
- CEW function test results and digital battery capacity shall be noted in the Summary of Incident section
Investigations
- Document all actions and observations taken by supervisors, including scene description, photographs, and injuries, in first-person narrative
- Interviews shall document statements obtained relating only to the Blue Team investigation, in third-person narrative
Mutual Aid Agreement (TPD)
- TPD authorized to make PC arrests for crimes originating within the city for select crimes (e.g., murder, sexual battery, carjacking)
- TPD must contact HCSO Shift Commander with details of operation, including who is in command and contact information, prior to entering the county
- HCSO and TPD retain control and supervisory responsibility for their own employees
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Quiz on procedures for handling citizen complaints, use of force, vehicle accidents, and K9 utilizations in law enforcement. Also covers Vehicle Accident Reports and exceptions.