OO 01-05 Assigned Vehicle Program Flashcards
______ ______ is a vehicle assigned to an employee whereby the employee is allowed to use the vehicle while off-duty subject to the terms of the “Assigned Vehicle Program” agreement.
Assigned Vehicle
______ is any automobile, motorcycle, truck, 4-wheel drive, etc., of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Vehicle
____ ____ is a marked or unmarked vehicle that is made available to Sheriff’s Office personnel for official business.
Pool Car
Promote the security of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville by greater ______ and _____ of police vehicles on the street and highways;
visibility
presence
It is the policy of JSO to maximize the utilization of its vehicles toward the achievement of police goals to include the following:
- Promote the security of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville by greater visibility and presence of police vehicles on the street and highways;
- Increase police/community relations through mutual understanding of Sheriff’s Office objectives by increased personal contacts and services performed by the employees;
- Deter crime by limiting the opportunity of criminals to commit an act by the visible presence of more officers;
- Provide quicker response time to emergency and felony-in-progress calls by utilizing off-duty units thereby increasing the opportunity to save lives, recover property, and apprehend criminals;
- Reduce maintenance costs on vehicles in the fleet through fixed responsibility for each vehicle;
- Reduce the yearly mileage on each vehicle, therefore increasing vehicle life;
- Provide quicker response of off-duty personnel when called back to duty because of an emergency;
- Provide increased incentive and morale of officers participating in the program; and
- Maintain vehicles in top condition through preventive maintenance and personalized assignment.
T / F - Only authorized personnel are permitted to operate Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
TRUE
T / F - While operating Sheriff’s Office vehicles, employees shall have a valid Florida Driver’s License on their person.
TRUE
Vehicles shall be assigned by the ____ __ _____ ______ through the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Coordinator’s Office; and
Director of Police Services
Assignment of vehicles to individuals under the _____ ____ _____ is a privilege and not an automatic employee right.
“Assigned Vehicle Program”
Once approved, issuance of vehicles will be handled through the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Coordinator’s Office at the ____ ____ ____;
City Motor Pool
Prior to the release of a newly assigned vehicle, an employee shall report to the ____ _____ _____ at the Fleet Management Facility to return his currently assigned vehicle and its fuel cards, and to sign out fuel cards for the newly assigned vehicle;
Fuel Services Section
Each employee who is authorized to drive a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and regularly uses a vehicle will have an ______ _______ issued from the Fuel Services Division of the Fleet Management Facility; and
Operator’s Card
The employee will report to the ______ _______ at the Fleet Management Facility and complete a Contract for the Assigned Vehicle Program Form (P-0143E). The Contract for the Assigned Vehicle Program Form (P-0143E) must be completed and left with the ______ ______, or the vehicle will not be issued.
Vehicle Coordinator
The installation of personal property (radios, gun racks, etc.) in a JSO vehicle requires prior approval through the officer’s _____ ___ ______.
chain of command
The Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Modification Request Form (P-1693) will be completed _____ to any installation of personal property; and
prior
Once final approval is given by the Director of Police Services, the Vehicle Modification Request Form (P-1693) will be forwarded to the ______ _______ _______.
Vehicle Coordinator’s Office.
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
a. Be thoroughly cleaned, both ______ and ______;
interior
exterior
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
b. Have all spaces where personal equipment was installed by the assigned employee restored to the ______ condition (i.e. spaces left by the removal of music radios, etc.);
original
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
(1) When personal equipment is removed, ______-type cover plates will be installed, and all speaker holes covered with factory-like panels or grills.
factory
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
(2) Officers can remove personally installed equipment as long as the ____ to return the vehicle to the original configuration is borne by the employee and does not adversely affect the vehicle value.
cost
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
c. Be inspected by the _____ _____ ______ to verify the condition of the vehicle and ensure that the conditions of this order are met. Assigned vehicles will not be accepted for reissue or surrender until the conditions of this order are met; and
Vehicle Coordinator’s Office
- When a vehicle is to be returned either for reissue within the Sheriff’s Office or for surrender to the Motor Pool, the vehicle will:
d. If any discrepancies are found by the Vehicle Coordinator, it shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate _____ _____ or higher authority for resolution.
Division Chief
All vehicle assignments/reassignments are to be made through the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office. The vehicles to be replaced are determined according to ___, mileage, maintenance record, and current mechanical condition
age
Vehicles that are to be removed from service shall also be handled through the Vehicle Coordinator’s Office in coordination with the appropriate _____ _____.
Division Chief