S122-Use of Vehicles Flashcards
Use of Vehicles (36 cards)
S122
Use of Vehicles
Department vehicles shall only be operated for
business purposes and those duties that are approved by the Dept.
Employees who operate Department or personal vehicles for Department business purposes shall…
hold a valid driver’s license and must be authorized to use Department vehicles
Employees shall operate these vehicles in compliance with all applicable laws, including the
use of seat belts by drivers and passengers, and the requirements of Department policy.
High-speed pursuits are strictly prohibited.
High-speed pursuits are strictly prohibited.
The use of personal vehicles for Department business or details shall be subject to the approval of the
Superintendent or designee.
Employees who are approved to use their personal vehicle for Department business may be reimbursed for travel expenses
according to the relevant collective bargaining agreement or other Department policy
The employee assumes liability for the use of a
personal vehicle for official Department business except as otherwise covered by policy, statute or regulation.
Inmates shall not be permitted to operate Department vehicles
Inmates shall not be permitted to operate Department vehicles
All Department vehicles must undergo annual
safety inspections in accordance with state law
Safety repairs shall be completed immediately, and
vehicles may not be used until repairs are made.
Personnel assigned to the Transportation Division are responsible for:
1.control and assignment of Department vehicles;
2. development, implementation, and maintenance of a mechanism (i.e. vehicle log book) that records Department vehicle use;
3. the control of vehicle keys/fobs, including a set of spare keys/fobs for each vehicle
4.ensuring that each vehicle is clean, inside and out, at all times, properly maintained, and periodically inspected; 5.ensuring that each vehicle is equipped with: a. two-way radio communication (security vehicles only); b. a five (5) pound dry chemical fire extinguisher; and c. an First Responder Kit.
All vehicles entering or leaving the facility shall be
searched and logged by the officer(s) manning the gate in accordance with S501, Security and Control.
All vehicles should be inspected by each operator daily (Form 122-1), and any damage or deficiencies reported to
the Transportation Division
Employees assigned a Department vehicle to take home shall conduct a daily inspection
but they need not complete the Form 122-1 each day.
Whenever a vehicle is left unattended
the driver must ensure it is securely locked
Staff to whom Department vehicles have been assigned are responsible for:
- controlling keys/fobs, and must inform the Transportation Division before the end of their shift of any lost keys/fobs;
2.conducting daily inspections of the vehicle;
3.and notifying the Transportation Division when necessary regarding the vehicle’s condition, operation or maintenance.
The use of blue lights, wig-wag flashers, and sirens is restricted to situations where increased visibility and alerting the public is necessary due to
emergency operations, severe weather conditions, or participation in a parade or similar public activity
The purpose of these signaling devices is to increase safety and security, and their use should be
limited to only that which is necessary under the circumstances.
When lights and siren are used in emergency operations,
Central Control / operations shall be informed by the vehicle driver or partner
Lights and/or siren may be used during emergency operations as necessary to alert other drivers, to help clear traffic congestion, and to permit one to pass safely
in such circumstances, lights may be used continuously, but sirens should only be used intermittently to maximize effect and reduce confusion of other drivers.
Emergency lights may be used continuously, at the discretion of the vehicle driver, in severe weather conditions to
increase visibility and safety
Emergency lights shall be used continuously at an accident scene or if the Department vehicle is disabled on the road to
increase visibility and ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the public.
if directed to stop by police, employees must comply unless doing so would be likely to
create a threat to the safety or security of officers, inmates, or others