222B- Observer Program Administrative Order (GO 20)

Question 1

A person convicted of felony crime against property, misdemeanor drug charge, moral charge, or persons with any pending criminal charges will not be permitted to ride for a period of _____ years from the last conviction.

Answer 1

Five years

Question 2

Person convicted of misdemeanor must wait how long before they can ride?

Answer 2

One year from date of conviction

Question 3

Who must grant permission for media to ride along?

Answer 3

PIO and watch commander or higher authority

Question 4

Ride along form must be submitted how far in advance?

Answer 4

Three days prior

Question 5

Can observers bring and use cameras, recorders or video equipment?

Answer 5

No unless credentialed media who must contact PIO to request ride along

Question 6

How long is the approval form good for?

Answer 6

14 days

Question 7

Minimum age for observers with parent permission is what?

Answer 7

16

Question 8

If individual officer initiates ride along, when does he need to submit form?

Answer 8

At least 24 hours in advance to their Sergeant

Question 9

Can a person convicted of felony crime against person, any felony drug charge, or with an outstanding warrant ride along?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Rider must report to zone substation at least _____minutes before roll call.

Answer 10

15 minutes

Question 11

Observers who want to ride with less than 24 hours notice must get approval of who?

Answer 11

Watch Commander

Question 12

How long are Observer Program Request/Release forms kept?

Answer 12

4 anniversary years after ride along

Question 13

Are member of the reserve/auxiliary unit, corrections, JSO civilian employees and explorer scouts EXEMPT from the observer program Policy?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Do convictions include adjudication’s that are withheld ?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Exceptions may be permitted with the approval of the Zone ______ or higher authority.

Answer 15

Commander

Question 16

A local and ______ CHX check will be conducted on all observers except JSO employees

Answer 16

Nationwide

Question 17

Submit Completed Observer Program Request/Release Form to Substation at least _____ days in advance in order to allow appropriate Watch Commander to make assignment with an officer.

Answer 17

3 days

Question 18

Who owns the Observer Program Administrative Order?

Answer 18

Chief of Patrol

Question 19

Decisions regarding questionable attire or appearance shall be made by the ________.

Answer 19

Watch Commander

Question 20

Observers once approved are permitted to ride ____ time within any two week period, unless otherwise approved by the Chief of Patrol or higher authority.

Answer 20

One

Question 21

Who determines if Officer is suitable to act as observer host?

Answer 21

Watch Commander