Pasco Sheriff's Office General Order 16.4 Civilian Volunteer Programs PDF

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENERAL ORDER TITLE: CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS GENERAL ORDER: 16.4 EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 9, 2021 SUPERSEDES: DECEMBER 9, 2019 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS: CFA 2.09, CFA 13.01 PAGES:...

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENERAL ORDER TITLE: CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS GENERAL ORDER: 16.4 EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 9, 2021 SUPERSEDES: DECEMBER 9, 2019 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS: CFA 2.09, CFA 13.01 PAGES: 17 CONTENTS: This order consists of the following numbered sections: I. GENERAL II. CLERICAL VOLUNTEERS III. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IV. PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALISTS V. EXPLORERS VI. SHERIFF’S MOUNTED POSSE VII. CHAPLAIN CORPS VIII. JEEP UNIT VOLUNTEERS IX. GLOSSARY PURPOSE: To establish guidelines for the utilization of civilian volunteers. SCOPE: This order applies to all members. POLICY: Civilian volunteers will be used wherever possible to perform duties that do not require paid agency members. They will receive training appropriate to the duties we may call upon them to perform. The civilian volunteer program is designed to supplement, not substitute, for paid agency members. [CFA 2.09, 13.01] PROCEDURE: I. GENERAL: A. For purposes of this general order, the term “civilian volunteers” will not include reserve deputies. 1  G.O. 16.4 B. Civilian volunteers serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff. C. There will be no discrimination as to age, sex, race, or physical handicap in the selection of civilian volunteers. However, minimum age restrictions will be enforced. D. All prospective volunteers for programs, other than those in the Court Services Bureau, must submit a volunteer application [PSO# 20158] to Human Resources. Once a prospective volunteer is matched with a unit/section within the agency, the unit/section supervisor will conduct an interview with the prospective volunteer. If accepted, the unit/section supervisor will notify Human Resources, and Human Resources will conduct an agency background in- vestigation including, but not limited to, fingerprinting, driver license check, and an FCIC/NCIC check. The Volunteer Coordinator will review the prospective volunteer’s com- pleted file for final approval. Once approved, the Volunteer Coordinator will complete a Vol- unteer Action Form [PSO# 20216] and disseminate to appropriate areas of the agency. The Volunteer Coordinator will then provide the prospective volunteer with a start date. Prospec- tive volunteers for the Court Services Bureau will follow the screening and selection process outlined in the Court Services Bureau directive, “Screening and Selection of Volunteers,” es- tablished by the Court Services Bureau Commander. E. Civilians accepted for volunteer programs will be issued an agency photo identification card from the Human Resources Division. The card is agency property and must be returned to the Human Resources Division at the end of the volunteer service. F. Volunteers are expected to perform their assigned duties in an acceptable manner. The volunteer’s supervisor will be responsible for providing or coordinating a job orientation and instruction or training necessary to accomplish assigned duties. CFA 13.01] G. Members will maintain a professional relationship with civilian volunteers and refrain from engaging in any activity that might reflect poorly on the Office of the Sheriff, its mem- bers or members of the volunteer program. H. In accordance with F. S. Chapter 440, volunteers will receive applicable workers’ compen- sation coverage. II. CLERICAL VOLUNTEERS: The Volunteer Coordinator, in consultation with Human Re- sources, will coordinate the recruitment, selection, and assignment of volunteers. [CFA 13.01] [ A. To serve as a volunteer, individuals must be 18 years of age, or 17 years old if a high school diploma has already been awarded. The Human Resources Director can grant excep- tions to high school student interns as needed. B. Clerical volunteers will be assigned upon successful completion of the application, screen- ing process, and interview with the requesting supervisor. 2  G.O. 16.4 C. When a clerical volunteer is needed, the requesting supervisor will forward a Volunteer Request Form [PSO# 20127] to the Volunteer Coordinator. The request will include a job de- scription and outline the specific duties of the position, any special qualifications required, and the days and work hours involved. The position will be filled either by a civilian who applied directly to the agency, or by an individual on file with the local chapter of the American Asso- ciation of Retired Persons (AARP). D. Clerical volunteers will not be issued uniforms or equipment, or be permitted to carry a weapon. III. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The Human Resources Internship Coordinator or a de- signee is responsible for coordinating the college intern program. The coordinator will work with accredited colleges and universities to help the enrolled student complete their internship re- quired for graduation. The following procedures will apply. A. The intern coordinator will: 1. Confirm the requirements of the internship program with the college or university; 2. Arrange for the intern to complete a “Volunteer” application and provide a copy of his or her driver’s license or other positive identification to the Human Resource Section. (The Human Resources Section will photograph and fingerprint the intern, and process the application. Upon a satisfactory background check, the Human Resources Section will issue an identification card.) 3. Conduct an agency orientation with the intern; 4. Prepare an attendance schedule, arrange for the intern to ride/observe agency compo- nents, and distribute evaluation forms to component supervisors; 5. Monitor the intern’s progress throughout the internship and, upon conclusion of the program, send a summary of the intern’s activities and weekly evaluations to the col- lege. B. Component supervisors will arrange for the intern to observe the component’s functions. The supervisor will complete and forward intern evaluations to the Internship Coordinator. IV. PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALISTS: Parking Enforcement Specialists (PES) are under the control of the Joint Operations Bureau. The direct supervision of the Park- ing Enforcement Unit is the Augmentation Force supervisor. A. Parking Enforcement Specialists must be at least 19 years old and hold a valid driver’s li- cense. B. Volunteers meeting agency requirements must successfully complete a 40-hour training course specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The cost of the training will be paid by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. [CFA 13.01] 3  G.O. 16.4 C. Volunteers will be appointed by the Sheriff as Parking Enforcement Specialists, under the provisions of F.S. 316.640 (2), after meeting all requirements and completing training. D. Parking Enforcement Specialists are not sworn law enforcement officers. They may not ar- rest or apprehend violators, and are not permitted to carry weapons while performing their du- ties. [CFA 2.09] E. The authority of Parking Enforcement Specialists is limited to the enforcement of parking statutes and ordinances. [CFA 2.09] F. Parking Enforcement Specialists will work without compensation, but will be reimbursed for use of a personal vehicle for travel to and from duty, at the mileage reimbursement rate es- tablished by Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. G. Parking Enforcement Specialists will work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. H. Parking Enforcement Specialists will only enforce parking violations in commercial park- ing areas such as malls, shopping plazas, etc. Parking Enforcement Specialists will not enforce parking violations in any residential subdivisions, regardless of whether the subdivision has a letter of agreement to enforce parking violations on file with the agency. I. Parking Enforcement Specialists will attend quarterly meetings and/or group trainings along with the CSUs, as deemed necessary by the unit supervisor. V. EXPLORERS: Sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America, the Explorer Program is com- prised of young individuals who have an interest in a law enforcement career. The program is under the control of the Joint Operations Bureau, and the immediate supervision of an Augmen- tation Force member. Members will be governed by this general order and the operating proce- dures of the post. A. Pasco Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 916 1. Volunteers for membership in Pasco Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 916 must be be- tween 14-20 years of age, be enrolled in high school, or have a high school or equivalency diploma. Successful completion of the eighth grade shall constitute enrollment in high school for the purposes of this order. 2. Explorers will be in a probationary status for three months after the date of acceptance. 3. Members will be issued uniforms with Explorer patches that clearly distinguish them from sworn deputies, after successful completion of the probationary period. 4. The post will be organized in structure and ranks similar to the Sheriff’s Office. An Augmentation Force member will serve as the senior advisor. 4  G.O. 16.4 5. The Explorer Post will meet regularly for general membership meetings on dates estab- lished by the senior advisor. Members may also be called upon to participate at special functions. 6. Explorers have no law enforcement authority. They are permitted to direct vehicles to off street parking spots, attend to Sheriff’s Office exhibits and displays, and provide infor- mation and directions to the public. They will not carry a weapon of any kind. [CFA 2.09] 7. Explorers may accompany deputies as observers in the agency’s Explorer Post Rider Program. The following conditions will apply: a. Must have completed an Explorer Academy; b. Written authorization from the post Senior Advisor is required. The Senior Advisor will designate the specific date and times for the ride based on the age and experience of the Explorer. c. The Explorer Senior Advisor will coordinate the Ride Along program with the fol- lowing guidelines: i. Explorers age 15-17, and 18-year-olds still enrolled in high school, are permit- ted to ride from 0600 to 2200 hours on school nights, and from 0600 to 2400 when school is not in session. They may ride eight hours per shift up to 48 hours per month. They may ride with a Field Training Officer, Corporal, or any supervi- sor. Explorers may ride with senior deputies at the discretion of the shift com- mander. ii. Explorers ages 18 and older who are not enrolled in high school are permitted to ride during any shift. They may ride 12 hours per shift for a total of 72 hours per month. They may ride with a Field Training Officer, Corporal, supervisor, or senior deputy at the discretion of the shift commander. iii. Explorers will present a “Ride-Along Evaluation” form to the deputy. The form may be returned to the Senior Advisor by the Explorer, or routed via courier by the deputy. iv. Explorers will ride with a variety of deputies in order to observe varying job- related styles and techniques, but supervisors are responsible for ensuring appro- priate placement with regard to the purpose and needs of the program. v. Explorers may not ride with a relative without prior written approval from the Field Operations Bureau Commander. vi. A portable radio may be issued to the Explorer for the ride-along at the discre- tion of the patrol supervisor but must be turned in at the end of that day’s ride- along session. 5  G.O. 16.4 8. Explorers perform many services within the Sheriff’s Office. These activities should be limited to no more than 16 hours per week. 9. Agency members will not fraternize or engage in any dating relationship with Explor- ers. Agency members are prohibited from initiating and/or participating in any social inter- action with any Explorer except as part of an official Explorer activity. 10. Agency members are encouraged to assist with the Explorer program but agency members will not attend Explorer meetings or other activities except by invitation or with the permission of the senior advisor. B. Pasco Sheriff’s Office Junior Explorer Club 915 1. Volunteers for membership in the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Junior Explorer Club 915 must be between 10-14 years of age and be enrolled in middle school or homeschooled in the appropriate age range. Successful completion of the fifth grade shall constitute enrollment in middle school for the purposes of this order. 2. Junior Explorer Cadets will be in a probationary status for three months after their date of acceptance. 3. The Club will be organized in structure and rank similar to the Sheriff’s Office. An Augmentation Force member will serve as the Club’s Senior Advisor. 4. Members will be issued a uniform shirt with the Explorer logo on the front right breast and the word “Cadet” prominently displayed on the back. 5. The Explorer Club will meet regularly for general membership meetings on dates estab- lished by the Senior Advisor. Members may also be called upon to participate at special functions. 6. Club meetings will consist of lessons that are designed to reinforce academic, social, ethical, and character development skills in various areas such as critical and creative thinking, conflict resolution, decision making, interpersonal relationships, practical life skills, self-esteem, writing and language arts, citizenship, and personal fitness. Cadets may be exposed to the roles and responsibilities of various Sheriff’s Office units; however, meetings should not be focused on law enforcement related training. 7. Cadets are not permitted to participate in Club activities involving pistol, automatic, or semi-automatic shooting, less-lethal firearms, or ride-along programs. 8. Cadets perform many services within the Sheriff’s Office. These activities should be limited to no more than 8 hours per week. 6  G.O. 16.4 9. Agency members will not fraternize or engage in any dating relationship with Cadets. Agency members are prohibited from initiating and/or participating in any social interac- tion with any Cadets except as part of an official Club activity. 10. Agency members are encouraged to assist with the Junior Explorer program but agen- cy members will not attend Junior Explorer meetings or other activities except by invita- tion or with the permission of the Senior Advisor. VI. SHERIFF’S MOUNTED POSSE: A. General: The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Pasco Sheriff’s Charities 501(c)(3). The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse provides mounted assis- tance to the Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue or other special purposes, as requested by the Sheriff. Members of the mounted posse will not have law enforcement authority. [CFA 2.09] B. Organization and Structure [CFA 13.01]: 1. The Director of Crime Prevention or designee will act as the supervisor for the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. 2. The liaison/training coordinator will coordinate the activities of the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. 3. The president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and sergeant-at-arms of the mounted posse will be elected by a majority vote of the posse membership present at the annual meet- ing. 4. The Sheriff may disband the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse at his discretion. C. Executive Board: 1. The board is comprised of Sheriff’s Mounted Posse members and will consist of a presi- dent, vice president, treasurer, secretary, sergeant-at-arms, and three members to be elected at the annual meeting held in November. The Sheriff, or his designee, will have veto powers. 2. The mounted posse executive board will conduct monthly meetings, direct the adminis- trative and social affairs of the posse, appoint committees, review complaints against mem- bers of the posse as referred by the liaison officer, conduct hearings and recommend person- nel activities through the chain of command to the Sheriff. D. Membership [CFA 13.01]: 1. An application must be submitted to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Applicants will become members of the posse upon approval by the Sheriff. 7  G.O. 16.4 a. Potential members will go through a screening process by a committee comprised of ac- tive posse members. b. Potential members will be evaluated by the liaison/training officer to determine if their riding skills are proficient for acceptance. 2. Posse members must sign an agreement whereby the member agree to limits on liability due to injury or death of their mounts which occur as a direct result of their participation in an activity at the request of the Sheriff’s Office. This does not include death or injury due to natural causes. The agreement will include a physical description of the mount; the limits of liability ($5,000.00) and the most recent Coggins certificate must be attached. E. Assignment and Utilization: 1. The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse will be used at the direction of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office for [CFA 2.09, 13.01]: a. Search and rescue missions. b. Parades, crowd control, ranch patrol and community functions. 2. Requests for the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse will be forwarded through the chain of com- mand to the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach unit designee. The liaison/training officer will inform posse members of approved requests. A memorandum documenting posse service will be forwarded to the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach commander by the unit liaison/training coordinator. F. Training: The liaison/training officer will be responsible for facilitation and coordination of the training for posse members in their duties and responsibilities. As part of the training process, the liaison/training officer will [CFA 13.01]: 1. Identify training needs, develop lesson plans and qualification standards. 2. Schedule all specialized and mounted training through the Crime Prevention and Com- munity Outreach unit. 3. Schedule qualifications of new members and re-qualifications of active members. a. All members must meet minimum standards during qualifications in each level to par- ticipate with their mount at approved events. Evaluations will be conducted by the liai- son/training officer. b. All active posse members must participate in a minimum of eight (8) hours each quarter (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December) for each mount. If the minimum required training hours are not met, the posse member will be considered inac- tive until re-qualifications are met and reinstated by the liaison/training officer. 8  G.O. 16.4 4. Maintain attendance rosters for all mounted training. 5. Maintain a record of each mounted posse training session and lesson plans. 6. Attendance rosters, training records and lesson plans will be provided to and filed in the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach unit. 7. An approved helmet will be worn for all training exercises. 8. Approved clothing will be worn for all training exercises, i.e.: blue or black jeans and a posse logo shirt. G. Conduct: 1. Members of the Sheriff’s mounted posse will be governed by the rules, regulations, and general orders of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the posse bylaws. Mounted posse members will not permit anyone to ride or sit on their horse, unless authorized by the liaison/training officer or the Sheriff. 2. Complaints against members of the mounted posse, resulting from actions or incidents concerning posse details or functions, will be referred to the mounted posse supervisor. The mounted supervisor will adhere to all applicable Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures when reviewing complaints. H. Uniforms: 1. Only approved uniforms will be worn during training and posse details. The liai- son/training officer will advise the posse members of the uniform of the day (Class A, Class B, Class C, or Training). The issued name plate and serving since plate will be worn during all posse events, with the exception of training and/or search and rescue details. Other pins, issued to members as rewards for levels of certification, may also be worn above the name. 2. Trousers will be black. 3. Boots will be smooth, black “Roper” round toe. 4. The trouser belt will be black. 5. Head gear will be a white riding helmet or a straw hat approved by the Sheriff. 6. Black dickie with Class A uniform. 7. Black gloves (optional) (mandatory with Class A uniform). 9  G.O. 16.4 I. Horses and Equipment: 1. Horses will be neat and clean in appearance and well groomed. Horses will be maintained in good physical condition and vaccinations will be current. 2. Mounts will be inspected before and after each assignment. A Notice of Injury form will be completed by the liaison/training officer and forwarded to the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach unit designee if there is an injury to a mount. 3. Saddles, tack, and accessories will be subject to approval by the liaison/training officer or unit supervisor. 4. Posse members will not carry firearms while in a Sheriff’s Mounted Posse uniform. 5. Posse members who use their own horse trailers are responsible for the stability and maintenance of the trailer. VII. CHAPLAIN CORPS: A. General: The Chaplain Corps consists of experienced volunteer representatives of various religious denominations. They provide spiritual help, guidance, and counseling, to Sheriff’s Office members and their families. A chaplain may not be an auxiliary, reserve deputy sheriff, or detention deputy. (The Chaplain Corps is not associated with the ministry services that provide assistance and guidance to inmates of the Sheriff’s Office Court Services Bureau.) [CFA 2.09] B. Organization: 1. Chaplains will be appointed by the Sheriff. 2. The Sheriff may designate a member of his staff to serve as his liaison to the Corps to as- sist with training and corps activities. [CFA 13.01] 3. The Sheriff’s Office will pay the membership dues for any Chaplain interested in becom- ing a member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Chaplains may attend I.C.P.C. training seminars with the Sheriff’s authorization. 4. The Human Resources Division will distribute a current directory of available corps per- sonnel to Pasco Public Safety Communications and all Sheriff’s Office supervisors. C. Chaplain Selection Criteria [CFA 13.01]: 1. Members of the Chaplain Corps must be: a. Professionally trained and licensed or ordained [CFA 13.01]; 10  G.O. 16.4 b. Supportive of the need for law enforcement in the community; c. Able to understand, accept, and relate to persons holding religious beliefs different from their own; d. Of high moral standing; e. Willing to take an active role in the corps, give a certain number of hours per year in the patrol ride-along program or other office activity, as directed by the Sheriff; f. Aware that they may be asked to respond to situations at any hour; and g. Willing to serve a minimum of one year. 2. The Sheriff will determine the number of corps positions. 3. Applicants will be interviewed by the Sheriff or designee. D. Duties and Responsibilities [CFA 2.09]: 1. Chaplains may be called upon to: a. Offer counsel; b. Liaison with other religious leaders in the community; c. Assist with memorial services, recruit graduations at local academies, award ceremo- nies, and other activities; d. Accompany agency personnel during death and serious injury notifications; e. Visit sick or injured personnel at home or in the hospital; f. Participate in in-service training programs and be willing to enter training courses to enhance their effectiveness [CFA 13.01]; g. Provide instruction in areas of ethical standards and spiritual fulfillment; and h. Provide support services at the scenes of major disasters. 2. Chaplains will not: a. Respond to any crime scene or other situation unless specifically requested by the Sher- iff, a bureau commander, district shift commander, or Human Resources Director; 11  G.O. 16.4 b. Provide emergency counseling that may best be provided by an emergency mental health provider; and c. Respond to the scene of barricaded suspects or other hostage situations to enter into a negotiation role, unless approved by the Sheriff or the Joint Operations Bureau command- er. 3. Chaplains are encouraged to attend agency “open houses” and parades. They are invited to Sheriff’s Office picnics and other employee social events with their families. E. Canons of Chaplain Ethics: 1. Chaplains will assiduously apply themselves to a greater understanding of moral laws (including cultural differences), office regulations and the ethics by which they must live and guide others. 2. Chaplains will be mindful of their responsibility to pay strict heed to the selection of proper means in the discharge of their duty. 3. The chaplain will cooperate with other law enforcement and religious officials in the dis- charge of their duties, regardless of affiliation. In any situation open to question, chaplains will seek counsel from religious and/or law enforcement, or detention authority. 4. Chaplains will be prepared to perform ministerial services in a manner becoming to the office of chaplain. Chaplains will give service where they can without interfering with office procedures or infringing upon the ministry of another member of the clergy. Above all, the chaplain must be of service to all humanity. F. Identification and Uniform: 1. Chaplains will be provided with a Sheriff’s Office snap button jacket (wind breaker), an approved agency “star” shirt and an agency identification card. The shirt will be embroi- dered with the civilian star titled “CHAPLAIN” and include the first and last names on the right side. The jacket will be spruce green and have “CHAPLAIN” embroidered in large let- ters on the back, and in small letters on the front along with their name. 2. Members of the Corps may not wear their shirts, jackets or Sheriff’s Office identification unless engaged in an official Sheriff’s Office activity. G. Mileage Reimbursement: Chaplains may request mileage reimbursement for emer- gency call-outs. VIII. VOLUNTEER JEEP UNIT: A. General: The Volunteer Jeep Unit will assist the Sheriff’s Office in Search and Res- cue/Recovery operations or other special purposes, as requested by the Sheriff or designee. 12  G.O. 16.4 Members of the Jeep Unit will not have law enforcement authority. Volunteers of the Jeep Unit are subject to all Sheriff’s Office General Orders and the Jeep Unit Manual. [CFA 2.09] B. Membership: 1. In order to be considered for the Jeep Unit, an application must be submitted to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Human Resource Division. 2. Applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements and successfully complete the application process will be scheduled for an Agency / Unit Orientation. [CFA 13.01] 3. All Jeep Unit Volunteers must sign a Volunteer Jeep Unit Waiver. C. Requirements: The minimum set of requirements are outlined in the Jeep Unit Manual. D. Organization and Structure: 1. The Pasco Sheriff’s Volunteer Jeep Unit will establish and maintain an organization- al structure that clearly identifies that chain of command and the authority empowering its members. This will ensure each member is accountable to only one supervisor at any given time. This also allows effective internal communication with superiors and subor- dinates. Members will adhere to the Chain of Command. Exceptions must be specifical- ly authorized by the Coordinator or their designee. Volunteers will promptly obey only lawful orders of a superior. Members will be placed into one (1) of the following five (5) different sub-groups and different levels of responsibility will be delegated. Members of the same sub-group will determine seniority based on time in grade/time in service. The sub-groups will be de- fined as follows: a. Jeep Unit Coordinator b. Training Coordinator c. Team Leader d. Assistant Team Leader e. Team Members/New Members 2. The Pasco Jeep Unit will have a Committee comprised of: a. Jeep Unit Coordinator and/or Customer Service Manager; and b. Members of the Jeep Unit (maximum of eight (8)) 13  G.O. 16.4 3. The Committee’s role will be to ensure the Jeep Unit is operating efficiently, and to ensure the General Order and Jeep Unit Manual are current and updated as necessary. Any additional responsibilities will be outlined in the Jeep Unit Manual. The Commit- tee will have a meeting once per month at a minimum. E. Assignment and Utilization: 1. The Sheriff’s Volunteer Jeep Unit will be used at the direction of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office for: a. Search and Rescue/Recovery b. Parades, crowd control, community functions 2. Requests for the Sheriff’s Volunteer Jeep Unit will be forwarded through the chain of command to the Customer Service Manager. The Jeep Unit Coordinator will inform the Jeep Volunteers of approved requests. 3. All volunteers will be responsible to complete the Volunteer Timesheet every day they are volunteering (training and/or activation) and turn into the Jeep Unit Coordinator or designee. F. Conduct: Members of the Sheriff’s Volunteer Jeep Unit will be governed by the General Orders of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the Jeep Unit Manual. See the Jeep Unit Manual for additional standards. G. Uniforms: 1. Uniform shirt will be worn with the Civilian agency star on the left breast. 2. Volunteers of the Unit may not wear any Pasco Sheriff’s Office uniform or identifica- tion unless engaged in an official Sheriff’s Office activity. 3. Trousers will be black, navy, or khaki. 4. Boots will be black. 5. Trousers belt will be black. 6. Volunteers will be issued additional uniforms and equipment, which will be docu- mented and signed for prior to being issued. H. Unauthorized Use of Uniform/Identification: Volunteers are not authorized to wear any part of the Jeep Unit uniform while not on duty or conducting official business for or with the Pasco Jeep Unit without prior approval from the Jeep Unit Coordinator. This in- cludes any part of the uniform that could lead a reasonable person to believe the volunteer is 14  G.O. 16.4 a member of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. If attending a training event or other event in a per- sonal nature not pre-authorized by Pasco Sheriff’s Office, wearing the Pasco Jeep Unit uni- form is prohibited. Presentation of an agency Identification Card is limited to conducting of- ficial business and/or training for the Pasco Sheriffs’ Office. I. Jeep and Equipment: 1. Jeeps will be maintained in good working condition and must have current insurance. 2. Jeep will be a Wrangler or similar model that allows for effective off-road or similar terrain navigation. 3. Volunteers will be inspected before and after each assignment. A Notice of injury form will be completed by the Jeep Unit Coordinator and forwarded to the Community Relations Supervisor in the event of an injury to a Volunteer. 4. Volunteers will not carry firearms while in a Sheriff’s Jeep Unit Uniform. Firearms will not be stored in the Jeep while volunteering in a Sheriff’s Office Jeep Unit event/function. J. Mission Equipment: Members will check-out the necessary operational equipment for an activation or training/event. Once complete, the members will check back in the equip- ment. If the equipment becomes damaged or unusable, the member will inform the Jeep Unit Coordinator or designee and complete a memorandum describing the equipment, damage and cause. K. Procedures/Notifications: 1. In the event of an activation, Pasco Public Safety Communications will activate a unit- wide text, call and e-mail notification. The message will state the call-out Point of Con- tact. 2. Jeep Unit Volunteers will contact the Point of Contact in a timely manner, and advise whether they will be responding to the activation and provide an estimated time of arri- val. 3. Jeep Unit Volunteers will stay on scene until released, at which time they will notify the initial Point of Contact of their status. L. Radio Communications County Wide: Volunteers will utilize Two Way Radios. Each Team Leader will have direct communication with the Jeep Unit Coordinator and/or Pasco Sheriff’s Office designee. During an activation, members will utilize “Plain Talk.” M. Search and Rescue Operations: It is the purpose of the Volunteer Jeep Unit to assist the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and any other agency as directed by the Sheriff or his designee. 15  G.O. 16.4 1. The Unit will conduct Search and Rescue/Recovery missions in order to minimize loss of life, personal injury, and property loss and/or damage. 2. The Unit will conduct activations in a manner that minimizes a member’s risk. 3. If at any time during the activation, the environmental conditions, operational con- cerns or equipment failure seriously jeopardize the safety of the members involved, the Search and Rescue/Recovery will be suspended. N. Termination of Service: 1. Volunteer members are appointed by the Sheriff, and services may be terminated at any time. 2. Resignations must be presented in writing to, and accepted by, the Jeep Unit Coordi- nator or their designee. 3. A member who resigns in good standing may reapply to be considered as a Volunteer Jeep Unit member at any time in the future. 4. In order to resign in good standing, a member must return all issued gear within 10 calendar days from tendering such resignation. 5. If issued equipment is not returned, the member may be held financially and/or criminally responsible for the equipment. In addition, the member will not be permit- ted to reapply in the future to be a volunteer with the Volunteer Jeep Unit. IX GLOSSARY: AARP – The American Association of Retired Persons is an organization for senior citizens. The local chapter operates a Senior Community Service Employment Program that pays the individu- al worker, at no cost to the Sheriff’s Office. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – Agency member assigned as the Augmentation Force section supervisor. INDEXING: CHAPLAIN CORPS CIVILIAN MOUNTED POSSE CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS COUNSELING, (CHAPLAIN CORPS) EXPLORER PROGRAM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MOUNTED POSSE, CIVILIAN 16  G.O. 16.4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALISTS POSSE, MOUNTED (CIVILIAN) SHERIFF’S MOUNTED POSSE VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER JEEP UNIT DRAFTED: LAM / November 9, 2020 / Filed: 16.4 Civilian Volunteer Programs APPROVED: CHRIS NOCCO, SHERIFF PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA 17