OO 02-01 Patrol Function

Question 1

The purpose of this order is to establish the ______ Division of the Office of the Sheriff, and to provide the patrol officer with information as to their function as a ________ with the Office of the Sheriff.

Answer 1

Patrol

Police Officer

Question 2

The goals of the Patrol Division of the Office of the Sheriff will be:

1. ___________
2. ___________
3. ___________
4. ___________
5. ___________

Answer 2

1. to respond to calls for service within the community
2. conduct preliminary as well as complete, thorough investigations of incidents of a police nature
3. protect life and property
4. prevent crime and disorder
5. preserve the peace.

Question 3

Patrol Officers will follow the _____________ when relaying all communications and requests. The exception to this rule would be in ___________ where the element of time renders this procedure impractical and ineffective in the proper and expeditious performance of duty.

Answer 3

chain of command

emergency situations

Question 4

The chain of command for the patrol Division is as follows:

Answer 4

1. Chief of Patrol (East and West);
2. Zone Commander (Assistant Chief);
3. Watch Commander (Lieutenant); and
4. Sergeant.

Question 5

The Patrol Officer works directly under the command of a _________ within a squad structure.

Answer 5

Patrol Sergeant

Question 6

Officers are responsible for adhering to the
______, ______ and _______
and ________ set forth by the Office of the Sheriff.

Answer 6

rules

regulations

directives

core values

Question 7

The Patrol Officer shall:

1. Respond to calls for ________ and _______ service;

Answer 7

emergency

non-emergency

Question 8

The Patrol Officer shall:

2. Become familiar with the people and activity in their assigned area so as to be able to recognize ______ or ______ activities;

Answer 8

suspicious

unusual

Question 9

The Patrol Officer shall:

3. Become familiar with the city in order to render intelligent and helpful assistance to the_____;

Answer 9

public

Question 10

The Patrol Officer shall:

4. Strive by every lawful means to:

Answer 10

a. Protect lives;
b. Prevent the destruction of property;
c. Prevent the commission of crimes;
d. Preserve peace and order; and
e. Suppress all forms of organized crime and vice activities.

Question 11

The Patrol Officer shall:

5. Patrol and inspect with diligence every part of their assigned areas as often as possible.

Answer 11

a. Emphasis should be placed on areas of high crime potential.
b. The patrol effort should be at random and not according to a fixed routine.
c. Extra vigilance should be given to businesses during the hours in which they are closed.
d. Regulate certain businesses or activities as required by law.
e. Officers must pay particular attention to:
(1) Ascertaining that peddlers or solicitors are properly licensed;
(2) Motor vehicles to determine if they are stolen, used in the commission of crime, or operated according to applicable traffic laws;
(3) Being friendly toward children and watchful over their welfare;
(4) Assisting destitute or stranded persons/motorists; and
(5) Taking into charge runaway children, people who are lost, senile, or mentally deficient.

Question 12

Officers should not leave their assigned areas without approval of a ______ or as required by official police business.

Answer 12

supervisor

Question 13

The Patrol Officer shall:

6. Enforce applicable traffic laws as well as:

Answer 13

a. Assist in traffic control as needed;
b. Taking notice of and reporting any;
(1) Obstruction,
(2) Traffic hazards or impediments,
(3) Malfunctioning traffic signals, and
(4) Traffic signs down or missing.

Question 14

The Patrol Officer shall:

7. Take into custody property which has been lost, stolen, or abandoned, and submit that property to the ________ according to Sheriff’s Office procedures.

Answer 14

Property Room

Question 15

The Patrol Officer shall:

8. Write required reports according to guidelines established in the _________.

Answer 15

Field Report Manual

Question 16

The Patrol Officer shall:

9. Properly prepare ____ and testimony for trials, hearings, and depositions etc.

Answer 16

cases

Question 17

The Patrol Officer shall:

10. Conduct preliminary and follow up investigations properly and thoroughly by:

Answer 17

a. Contacting and interviewing victims, witnesses, and/or suspects;
b. Protecting and maintaining crime scenes and evidence;
c. Making arrests when necessary;
d. Conducting searches and seizures in accordance with applicable laws and Sheriff’s Office policies; and
e. Reporting information to the appropriate organizational components.

Question 18

The Patrol Officer shall:

11. Carefully investigate all calls for service and matters brought to the ________, and take appropriate action in cases which fall under the purview of the police.

Answer 18

officer’s attention

Question 19

The Patrol Officer shall:

12. Ensure that his status is accurately reported to dispatch whether it is through documenting the status via the ___ and/or the radio.

Answer 19

MDC

Question 20

The Patrol Officer shall:

13. Take the initiative on any police matter concerning public welfare, the ________, and its citizens, including using directed patrol activities.

Answer 20

community

Question 21

The Patrol Officer shall:

14. Perform the duties prescribed for _________ (P.I.C.) as required.

Answer 21

Patrol Officer-In-Charge

Question 22

Officers shall establish good relationships with the public through ________ and ________ being ever mindful that people often form their impression of the Sheriff’s Office through their contacts with individual officers. A positive, professional attitude in all situations reflects favorably on the reputation of the entire organization.

Answer 22

cooperation and understanding

Question 23

All officers shall be knowledgeable about _______ that promote crime prevention programs and activities.

Answer 23

programs

Question 24

In an effort to foster a closer relationship between the police and the community, officers assigned to the Patrol Division will participate in the program known as _________

Answer 24

“Operation Contact”.

Question 25

________ is a program in which officers make personal contacts with citizens, inspect parks and/or businesses in their assigned areas during their tours of duty.

Answer 25

“Operation Contact”

Question 26

Each officer assigned to the day watch and evening watch shall be required to make contact with at least ___ resident, or physically inspect ____ park in his assigned area on a daily basis. This contact shall not be related to any call for police service or investigation but shall be geared toward applying and promoting the principles of __________.

Answer 26

one

Community Policing

Question 27

Officers assigned to the Midnight Watch will be required to get out of their vehicles and physically inspect at least one (1) business or one (1) park in their assigned area during their tours of duty and document their inspections by leaving an ________ in a conspicuous place at the business.

Answer 27

“Operation Contact” Card (P-1768)

Question 28

In addition to completing the required information on the Operation Contact Card, officers should place in the comments section any suggestions on how the proprietor might add to existing security measures or provide additional ________.

Answer 28

safety measures

Question 29

Due to their unique working hours, officers assigned to the ____ Watch shall make contact with either a resident or physically inspect one park in his assigned area or one park and one business (as mentioned in A.1. and 2. above) during their tours of duty.

Answer 29

Bravo

Question 30

Contacts with individual citizens and park or business inspections will be documented as outlined in B.2 below. Supervisors shall ensure that officers are making these contacts by reviewing CAD activity logs at least _____.

Answer 30

quarterly

Question 31

1. Officers shall not concentrate on a small group of ____, ______ or _______ as their source of contacts.

Answer 31

people, park or businesses

Question 32

The intent of “Operation Contact” is for officers to introduce themselves to a large variety of citizens and businesses for the purpose of applying and promoting the principles of __________.

Answer 32

Community Policing

Question 33

Officers shall check out with HQ via MDC on a signal ___ when making the contacts.

Answer 33

31OC

Question 34

Officers shall not make contacts during the officers’ _____ nor other out of service times not specifically related to “Operation Contact.”

Answer 34

meal breaks

Question 35

The goals of the Patrol Division of the Office of the Sheriff will be to:

Answer 35

• respond to calls for service within the community;
• conduct preliminary as well as complete,
• thorough investigations of incidents of a police nature,
• form partnerships within the community and proactively deal with its concerns,
• the protection of life and property,
• prevention of crime and disorder
• and the preservation of the peace.

Question 36

__________ is an organizational-wide philosophy and management approach that promotes community, government and police partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues.

Answer 36

Community policing

Question 37

The philosophy of community policing revolves around _________ and problem solving, or problem oriented policing. It encourages officers to identify and address the root causes of underlying conditions of problems that generate or contribute to calls for service, and to foster and utilize a variety of internal and external resources to deal with those problems proactively and for long term effect. Enforcement should be used where appropriate, but other non-traditional responses should also be considered and incorporated.

Answer 37

community partnerships

Question 38

For community policing to be successful, it requires input for active participation of local government, civic and business leaders, public and private agencies, churches, schools, hospitals, and __________. Community policing takes time and thought.

Answer 38

individual citizens

Question 39

The benefits of community policing include:

Answer 39

1. Increased potential of impacting crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues;
2. More effective strategies by coordinating and leveraging resources from all sectors of the community;
3. Increased trust and understanding;
4. Creation of a network of assistance, guidance, and technical support in problem solving; and
5. A more strategic approach for long term impact.

Question 40

It is the responsibility of all members of the Sheriff’s Office to promote the philosophy of community policing and engage in ____________.

Answer 40

problem oriented policing.

Question 41

_________ requires a methodical approach and careful analysis, both during and after implementation, to determine the most effective response to a situation that requires police action.

Answer 41

Problem oriented policing

Question 42

The ____ model (scan, analyze, response, and assess) is a standard for such activity, and has four essential steps:

Answer 42

SARA

Question 43

The SARA model:

1. Scan – Identify the problem.

Answer 43

a. During this process, three conditions must exist:
(1) A problem must involve a group of incidents of a similar nature or ones that are related;
(2) The problem is causing harm or has the potential to cause harm; and

(3) The public expects the police to handle the problem.
b. During the Scan process, officers should:

(1) Identify local concerns through citizen, business, etc. contacts; and
(2) Prioritize those concerns.

Question 44

The SARA model

2. Analyze – Investigate the problem.

Answer 44

a. Determine why the problem is occurring in this area, considering, among other points:

(1) The type of victim;
(2) The type of suspect;
(3) The time of the day, and day of week; and
(4) The physical characteristics of the area.

b. The officer should utilize his own observations, community input, crime analysis data, and other sources of information in the problem analysis and when formulating a response.

(1) A number of possible solutions should be generated,
(2) Solutions can be complex or simple, depending on the problem, and
(3) Solutions should involve community resources and involvement, if at all possible.

Question 45

The SARA model

3. Response – Implement a solution.

Answer 45

a. Consider:

(1) How the officer can solve the problem through:
(a) Traditional police responses, or
(b) Non-traditional responses (Coordination of other resources).

(2) How the officer can teach the affected residents or businesses to solve the problem through:

(a) Education, or
(b) Referrals to the appropriate agency or resource.

(3) How the officer can facilitate solving the problem through community involvement.
(a) The solution should be geared toward:

(i) Elimination of the problem;
(ii) Reducing the number of incidents the problem generates;
(iii) Reducing the seriousness of the incidents the problem creates;
(iv) Designing methods for better handling of the incidents it creates; or
(v) Removing the problem from police consideration.

(b) Traditional responses include:
(i) Arrests, service of Search Warrants, surveillance, use of Field Investigation reports, use of Crime Analysis Unit data, etc.; and
(ii) Primarily, enforcement –oriented actions that rely mainly on internal, or Department resources.
(c) Non-traditional responses include:
(i) Having environmental factors which contribute to or cause a problem removed or altered, mobilizing city or other agencies, local businesses, and private concerns to deal with problems best handled by them, or those which can provide services that will positively affect a neighborhood, educating those affected by a problem how they can contribute toward a solution, etc.; and
(ii) Responses that often rely on information, resources and solutions from outside the agency, and are geared toward community involvement.

Question 46

The SARA model

4. Assessment – Evaluate the solution.

Answer 46

a. The officer should determine the impact and effectiveness of his solution through:

(1) Crime analysis data;
(2) A review of calls for service for the area of address;
(3) Visual observation; and
(4) Feedback from affected citizens or businesses.

b. Failures should be expected and used as a learning tool. If the solution implemented did not achieve the desired result, repeat the process.
c. Information learned should be shared with other officers and units.

Question 47

The objective of establishing a Departmental or Interdepartmental _______ is to utilize all resources available to meet an immediate need.

Answer 47

Task Force

Question 48

The goal of the Sheriff’s Office is to provide the citizens of the City of Jacksonville with the most efficient level of police service possible. This may entail utilizing resources and personnel from within other Departments or Divisions in the Sheriff’s Office to:

Answer 48

1. Establish communication links to facilitate information exchange and afford input into solutions; and
2. Refer media inquiries or inquiries for additional information to the appropriate staff member or designee.

Question 49

A _________ of any unit within the Agency may address the need to establish a Task Force for a given reason.

Answer 49

commanding officer

Question 50

The initial approval for the Task Force must be submitted through the chain of command to the respective _______ of the affected Department.

Answer 50

Director

Question 51

If the Task Force is a Departmental Task Force, the _______ of the Department is the designated Administrator of the Task Force. If the Task Force is an Interdepartmental Task Force, the _______ is the designated Administrator of the Task Force

Answer 51

Director

Undersheriff

Question 52

The Task Force ________ will be responsible for convening a meeting between the affected units’ commanders and disseminating information to all affected divisions

Answer 52

Administrator

Question 53

___________ will keep their chain of command appraised of the Task Force activities.

Answer 53

Zone Commanders

Question 54

The efficient dissemination and retrieval of information concerning situations, people, property, or places that may induce a need for police action is essential to the accomplishment of the ________.

Answer 54

police mission

Question 55

Types of information may include wanted persons or vehicles, __________, significant traffic problems such as bridge closures, major road construction, possible union/strike activity, or persons or situations which are volatile and may be extra hazardous.

Answer 55

crime patterns

Question 56

The need for information may vary according to ____, ____ or _____ and is subject to changing factors such as prevailing community attitudes and activities.

Answer 56

hour, day, or month,

Question 57

The sharing of information between various departments, divisions, or units may be facilitated through several different methods. These methods rely heavily on the input from _____ and ________ as they are the first line contact with situations and people warranting police attention.

Answer 57

Patrol and Traffic Officers.

Question 58

The passing of information may take the form of formal Sheriff’s Office reporting methods or may occur as informally as verbally reporting information to appropriate ______.

Answer 58

sections

Question 59

Patrol and Traffic officers may contribute information they encounter by the following means:

Answer 59

1. Writing an information report routed to the appropriate section;
2. Writing a Field Investigation Report that is used for reporting suspicious situations as well as persons and vehicles;
3. Submitting information to the Intelligence Unit and requesting that an Intelligence Bulletin is issued;
4. Presenting information to the roll call lieutenant and requesting that it be placed on the reading file;
5. Passing information on directly through the use of the police radio or via the dispatcher; and
6. Posting information on bulletin boards or on Zone / Unit websites.

Question 60

Information is made available to Patrol and Traffic officers by the following methods:

Answer 60

1. Intelligence bulletins and other written directives;
2. Announcements made at roll call by the roll call lieutenant or other officer having pertinent police related information to pass on;
3. Zone / Unit websites;
4. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Noteworthy Incident website;
5. Crime Analysis reports; and
6. Any officer desiring information concerning a particular person, situation, or crime problem may request assistance from the Crime Analysis Unit or may contact a detective or visit any unit likely to have the most useful information.