SOO 14-6 Walking Beat Patrol

Question 1

The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for walking beat, motor cart patrol functions, and officer candidate qualifications. This order supports the Sheriff’s Office Core Value of “______ ______”

Answer 1

Community Focused

Question 2

The Walking Beat officers are part of the ______ ______. The goals of the Walking Beat officers are to provide police service in areas where vehicle patrol/response is
slowed by congestion and/or physical barriers to vehicle patrol and to promote good public relations and easier access by the public.

Answer 2

Patrol Division

Question 3

The _____ _____ will also provide higher visibility of police presence and provide better response in areas too large for a Walking Beat officers to be effective.

Answer 3

motor carts

Question 4

Walking Beat officers will be assigned to areas where there:

Answer 4

1. Are high concentrations of calls for service involving other persons on foot or pedestrians; and
2. Is a need for frequent inspections such as business and commercial areas.

Question 5

Walking Beat officers will be assigned to geographic assignments to meet the Sheriff’s Office and community objectives. Examples of geographic assignments
can include, but are not limited to:

Answer 5

1. Congested traffic areas during peak hours;
2. The Jacksonville Landing;
3. The Riverwalk;
4. Five Points area;
5. Cathedral residences;
6. The downtown area; and
7. Any other areas designated by Zone Commanders.

Question 6

Walking Beat officers can use motor carts to patrol areas where there is dense vehicular or pedestrian traffic but foot patrol is limited by distance and vehicle patrol
is slowed by congestion. The patrol areas can include, but are not limited to:

Answer 6

1. Hemming Park area;
2. Jacksonville Landing;
3. Riverwalk; and
4. Cathedral residences.

Question 7

Walking Beat officers will respond to any type of call for service except those involving the transportation of _____ and ______ _______

Answer 7

persons

vehicle pursuits.

Question 8

Walking Beat officers shall be particularly helpful to the public in providing assistance, ______, and information when needed.

Answer 8

directions

Question 9

_______ _______ is a priority to the unit and should be emphasized at all times in an effort to stay informed about neighborhood problems, thus improving community
and Sheriff’s Office cooperation.

Answer 9

Community relations

Question 10

Walking Beat officers shall determine the existence of _______ ________ within their areas and the time and place of _______ _______ meetings. Officers shall
attempt to periodically attend these meetings, if possible, in order to establish and maintain lines of communication with the business community.

Answer 10

merchant associations

Question 11

Walking Beat officers may be assigned to directed patrol activities with the permission of the unit sergeant or higher authority. The assignments may include, but are not limited to:

Answer 11

1. Crimes against property;
2. Crimes against persons;
3. Drug and/or alcohol violations; and
4. Crowd control.

Question 12

Walking Beat officers are to pay particular attention to alleyways, alcoves, and other recesses which would facilitate panhandlers, unlicensed businesses, and persons attempting to commit crimes against ______ or ______ engaged in lawful activities.

Answer 12

property or persons

Question 13

It is incumbent on Walking Beat officers to monitor the presence and activities of vagrants, transients, and the criminal element in order to deny them the opportunity
to engage in unlawful and/or prohibited behavior. Monitoring is accomplished by:

Answer 13

1. Personal contact;
2. Completion of a Field Investigation Report;
3. Referral to an appropriate social service agency;
4. Issuance of Notice to Appear Citations; or
5. Physical arrest.

Question 14

Walking Beat officers are not to double up or follow one another when utilizing motor carts throughout their tour or congregate unless:

Answer 14

1. Directed to do so by the unit sergeant or higher authority;
2. Requested as a back-up; or
3. Assigned on the same call.

Question 15

Inclement or harsh _____ _____ shall not inhibit Walking Beat officers from carrying out their assignments as each officer shall be issued all necessary foul
weather gear to carry out their assignments.

Answer 15

weather conditions

Question 16

Walking Beat officers are to ensure that each cart is stocked/supplied with:

Answer 16

1. All necessary reports;
2. Citations; and
3. First aid kit, fire extinguisher, and other safety equipment as directed by the unit sergeant.

Question 17

At the direction of the section ________ or higher authority, Walking Beat officers may be deployed at special events or where large crowds may create special
problems.

Answer 17

lieutenant

Question 18

Such events may include, but are not limited to:

Answer 18

1. Parades;
2. Rallies; and
3. Sporting events.

Question 19

Traffic crashes involving _____ _____ will be reported as outlined in written directives for Sheriff’s Office vehicles.

Answer 19

motor carts

Question 20

Officers assigned to the Walking Beat Unit shall adhere to the written directives for standard ______ issuance.

Answer 20

uniform

Question 21

Additional equipment shall also include:

Answer 21

1. Rubber boots; and

2. Rain suit.

Question 22

Each officer assigned to a motor cart shall be responsible for checking fluid levels, tires for proper inflation and wear, and damage each ___.

Answer 22

day

Question 23

All damage shall be reported according to ______ ______.

Answer 23

written directives

Question 24

Each officer using a cart is responsible for ensuring that the cart is free of excess ____ and _____ at the end of each shift.

Answer 24

dirt and litter

Question 25

The carts will be refueled by the day shift operators at least _____ per week as needed.

Answer 25

twice

Question 26

In the event of a flat tire, officers will contact a Walking Beat ______. The______s will have a key to the storage area where the spare tires are kept.

Answer 26

Sergeant

Question 27

Officers are encouraged to dress appropriately for cold weather and are not to use the ______ ______ in the carts. The heaters could cause a fire or explosion if
improperly ignited.

Answer 27

catalytic heaters

Question 28

Officers assigned to a cart may not return to the Police Memorial Building from their assigned area(s) more than __ minutes prior to the end of their shift.

Answer 28

15

Question 29

Monthly vehicle inspections will be done on each motor cart utilizing the ________ ________ _____. The motor carts will be inspected by the supervisor in charge in the unit.

Answer 29

Vehicle Inspection Form (P-0102E)

Question 30

Officers must have a minimum of ___ years patrol experience.

Answer 30

two

Question 31

Officers cannot have any suspensions within the previous __ months.

Answer 31

12

Question 32

Officers must have overall evaluations of satisfactory or above during the last __ months.

Answer 32

12

Question 33

Good _____ ______ skills are required.

Answer 33

human relation

Question 34

Officers must be in good physical condition and able to walk a ____ ______ to cover assigned beats

Answer 34

long distance