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| Members working in a patrol capacity are responsible for |
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| protecting lives, preventing the destruction of property, suppressing criminal activity, and maintaining peace and order |
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(1) Chief of Patrol;
(2) Zone Commander (Assistant Chief or Lieutenant-In-Charge);
(3) Watch Commander (Lieutenant or Sergeant-in-Charge);
(4) Supervisor (Sergeant or Patrol-Officer-In-Charge); and
(5) Officer. |
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| Unless explicitly stated otherwise during the incident, the highest ranking sworn member at a scene will be designated as the ?? |
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| The Chief of Patrol will establish: |
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(1) The number of sworn and civilian personnel permanently assigned to each zone; and
(2) The minimum required staffing levels for normal circumstances. |
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| ?? are responsible for achieving the patrol function |
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| Watch commanders are responsible each day for ensuring: |
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1) All personnel are given their sector and/or specialized assignments;
(2) Under normal circumstances, supervisor has no more than ten officers reporting to him;
(3) Under normal circumstances, minimum staffing levels are maintained; and
(4) The shift roster in Employee Information System (EIS) is accurate. [CALEA 81.2.5] |
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| Each zone is required to have an on-duty ?? at all times |
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| Patrol Officers assigned to the Patrol Division may be given any of the following permanent assignments, based on the needs of the zone: |
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(1) Bicycle Officer – an officer who rides a police mountain bicycle to provide police service in areas too congested for vehicular patrol, and too large for foot patrol;
(2) Four-Wheel Drive Officer – an officer who drives a four-wheel drive vehicle to provide police service to areas where access is limited due to the nature of the terrain;
(3) Motor Cart Officer – an officer who drives a motor cart to provide police service in areas too congested for vehicular patrol, and too large for foot patrol;
(4) Walking Beat Officer – an officer who provides police service on foot in areas where congestion and/or physical barriers make the use of any vehicle or bicycle infeasible. |
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| Watch commanders will hold a roll call with his supervisors and officers at the beginning of each patrol watch in order to: |
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(1) Verify attendance;
(2) Inspect uniforms and equipment;
(3) Disseminate relevant information and announcements;
(4) Hold debriefings of recent incidents; and
(5) Conduct roll call training. |
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| Upon reaching the ?? hour of overtime and every subsequent hour, officers will notify the on-duty watch commander of their status. When possible, the on-duty watch commander will provide resources to assist officers working late. |
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| For incidents involving any of the following circumstances, officers will notify a supervisor, who will ensure the proper follow-up actions are taken. (The term “serious injury” as used in this order refers to injuries necessitating hospital admittance.): |
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Arrest of a train engineer, U.S. mail driver, or bus driver;
b. Child abuse or child neglect (not resulting in serious injury);
c. Closure of any major roadway;
d. Death resulting from apparently natural causes;
e. Detention of any foreign government personnel, U.S. Senator, or U.S. Representative who may be entitled to immunity;
f. Domestic disturbance calls where all efforts to contact the occupant(s) have failed;
g. Escort of a civilian vehicle for directional purposes;
h. Gang-related activity;
i. Law enforcement action being taken outside Duval County;
j. Sex crime (not resulting in serious injury);
k. Suicide attempt;
l. Three or more patrol officers; |
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| For incidents involving any of the following circumstances or any circumstances necessitating the presence of a supervisor, officers will notify a supervisor, who will respond to the scene. The supervisor will ensure the proper follow-up actions are taken and keep the watch commander updated on the status of the call. (The “WC” designation indicates the watch commander is required to respond and assume command. The term “serious injury” as used in this order refers to injuries necessitating hospital admittance.): |
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a. Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon resulting in serious injury (WC);
b. Aircraft crash (WC);
c. Arrest, disorder, or injury of a government official (WC);
d. Arrest made on Duval County Public School property;
e. Boating crash (WC, if resulting in serious injury);
f. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incident (WC);
g. Clandestine laboratory (WC);
h. Currency seizure over $5000;
i. Death resulting from apparently unnatural causes (WC, if potentially by criminal means);
j. Fire necessitating a police response;
k. Food/product tampering;
l. Forced entry into a structure or vehicle;
m. Hazardous materials;
n. Hearing-impaired subject being taken into custody;
o. Industrial accident (WC, if resulting in serious injury);
p. Inmate escape (WC);
q. Juvenile physically arrested despite being eligible for a Juvenile Civil Citation;
r. Juvenile Civil Citation issued for any act of domestic violence;
s. Kidnapping incident (WC, if the person is still missing);
t. Large-scale evacuation (WC);
u.Missing person case involving an accident, foul play, or any critical/at-risk circumstances (WC);
v. Officer calling for help;
w. Officer-Involved incident involving a(n):
(1) Arrest or disorder of an officer (WC);
(2) Discharge of a Conducted Electrical Weapon;
(3) Discharge of a firearm at an individual or animal by an officer (WC);
(4) Death of an individual while in custody (WC);
(5) Injury to an officer;
(6) Serious injury to an individual (WC);
(7) Traffic crash (WC, if resulting in serious injury); and
(8) Vehicle pursuit (WC).
x. Railroad accident (WC, if resulting in serious injury or a significant impact to traffic);
y. Refusal to sign a Uniform Traffic Citation when required;
z. Robbery of a financial institution (WC);
aa. Robbery resulting in serious injury (WC);
bb. Robbery with a suspect being caught in the act (WC);
cc. Search warrant being served by a patrol officer;
dd. Sex crime, child abuse, or child neglect involving serious injury;
ee. Strike or civil disturbance (WC);
ff. SWAT callout (WC);
gg. Traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury; and
hh. Trafficking amount of drugs. |
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| Prior to transferring command to another commanding officer, watch commanders will ensure that an Incident Briefing Form (ICS Form ? ) has been completed to accurately relay the latest information on the incident situation and resources. |
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| Forced entry, or the use of physical force to gain entry to a structure or vehicle, may be necessary: |
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a. During the serving of a search warrant in order to preserve evidence or apprehend a suspect (the need for this entry never outweighs the safety to the officers executing the warrant);
b. To rescue an individual inside a residence because of an accident, injury, or serious medical emergency (the use of JFRD would be appropriate for these types of entries); and
c. In defense of life with the justifiable use of deadly force per Florida State Statute |
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When damage occurs to a structure or vehicle because of a forced entry, photographs of the damage will be taken by a supervisor unless the scene is being processed by the Crime
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Scene Unit. The damage will be documented in the General Offense Report associated with the incident or an Information Report. |
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When damage occurs to a structure or vehicle because of a forced entry, photographs of the damage will be taken by a supervisor unless the scene is being processed by the Crime
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Scene Unit. The damage will be documented in the General Offense Report associated with the incident or an Information Report. |
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| Cases are categorized as either A, B, or C, depending on where the follow-up responsibility lies: |
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Category A – Patrol Division has complete follow-up responsibility;
b. Category B – Patrol Division has the initial follow-up responsibility and Investigations Division has subsequent follow-up responsibility; and
c. Category C – Investigations Division has complete follow-up responsibility. Patrol Division is only responsible for the preliminary investigation. |
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| Officers should diligently work to clear any case requiring patrol follow-up until the case is: |
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Cleared by arrest – probable cause was established for the arrest of a suspect and suspect arrested;
b. Exceptionally cleared – probable cause exists for the arrest of a suspect, suspect has been positively identified, the location of suspect is known, but one of the following prevents an arrest from being made:
(1) The SAO has declined to prosecute the suspect;
(2) The SAO has elected to prosecute the suspect on another offense related to the incident;
(3) The SAO has referred the case to another agency or entity for disposition (e.g., military agency, pre-trial intervention, etc.);
(4) A juvenile civil citation was issued for the offense;
(5) Extradition for the suspect was declined; or
(6) The suspect is deceased;
c. Unfounded – Investigation revealed the offense did not occur; or
d. Suspended – Case could not be cleared because:
(1) There is insufficient information to identify a suspect; or
(2) A capias, warrant, or summons was issued for the arrest of a suspect, but has not been served. |
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| The following cases are considered Category A: |
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a. Aggravated assault (non-firearm);
b. Aggravated assault with a firearm and no suspect in custody;
c. Aggravated battery (non-firearm);
d. Burglary involving a suspect known to the victim;
e. Child abuse/neglect (non-aggravated);
f. Criminal mischief;
g. Elderly abuse/neglect (non-aggravated);
h. Failure to redeliver a hired vehicle;
Grand theft under $10,000;
j. Misdemeanors (unless otherwise noted);
k. Misdemeanors classified as felonies due to enhancements, such as previous offenses;
l. Natural deaths;
m. Sexting offense involving minors between the ages of 12 and 17 (first offense only);
n. Shooting into any dwelling/conveyance with no suspect in custody; and
o. Suicide attempt. |
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Complete a Supplement Report within ten days of the initial report to document all investigative efforts and findings; and
For cases remaining open after the initial Supplement Report, complete a subsequent Supplement Report every ?? until investigative efforts are exhausted. |
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| The following cases are considered Category B (with the corresponding unit assuming investigative responsibility from the patrol officer in parenthesis): |
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Auto burglary (Auto Burglary Unit);
b. Auto theft (Auto Theft Unit);
c. Burglary with initial follow up information (Burglary Unit);
d. Dealing in stolen property (Burglary Unit);
e. Fraud, forgery, and embezzlement (Economic Crimes);
f. Grand theft of $10,000 or more (Burglary Unit);
g. Identity theft committed in Duval County or when the suspect resides in Duval County (Economic Crimes);
h. Inmate escapes (Intelligence Unit);
i. Interference with custody (Missing Persons Unit);
j. Missing adult not involving an accident, foul play, or other critical/at-risk circumstances (Missing Persons Unit); and
k. Missing juvenile between the ages of 12 and 17 not involving foul play and who has been previously reported missing (Missing Persons Unit). |
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| For Category B cases, officers should: |
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Complete a General Offense Report or Information Report, whichever is applicable.
b. Complete a Supplement Report within 20 days of the initial report to document all investigative efforts and findings;
c. For cases remaining open after the initial Supplement Report, complete a subsequent Supplement Report every ten days until investigative efforts are exhausted;
d. Coordinate efforts with the assigned detective from the appropriate unit; and
e. Upon the arrest of a suspect, have the suspect interviewed by a detective from the appropriate unit. |
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| When all patrol efforts are exhausted and no suspect has been identified, patrol officers should designate the case as “???Patrol officers should not suspend Category B cases unless a capias, warrant, or summons has been issued for the arrest of a suspect, but has not been served. |
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| “Case Not Cleared – Patrol Efforts Suspended.” |
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| The following cases are considered Category C (with the corresponding unit with complete follow-up responsibility in parenthesis): |
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Aggravated assault with a firearm and a suspect in custody (Aggravated Battery Unit);
b. Aggravated battery with a firearm (Aggravated Battery Unit);
c. Aggravated child abuse/neglect (Special Assault Unit);
d. Aggravated elderly abuse/neglect (Special Assault Unit);
e. Arson (Intelligence Unit and Florida State Fire Marshal);
f. Burglary with no initial follow-up information (Burglary Unit);
g. Child exploitation (Internet Crimes Against Children Unit);
h. Felony sex crime (Special Assault Unit);
i.Kidnapping - adult victim recovered and unknown circumstances (Homicide Unit);
j. Kidnapping - juvenile victim recovered and unknown circumstances (Special Assault Unit);
k. Kidnapping - victim not recovered (Homicide Unit);
l. Kidnapping - victim recovered and robbery related (Robbery Unit);
m. Kidnapping - victim recovered and sex-crimes related (Special Assault Unit);
n. Missing juvenile who has never been previously reported missing (Missing Persons Unit);
o. Missing person involving an accident, clear evidence of foul play, bona fide endangerment circumstances or other critical/at-risk circumstances (Missing Persons Unit);
p. Robbery (Robbery Unit);
q. Sexting offenses except as noted under Category A (Special Assault Unit);
r. Shooting into any dwelling/conveyance with a suspect in custody (Aggravated Battery Unit);
s. Traffic crashes with fatalities or life-threatening injuries (Traffic Homicide Unit); and
t. Unnatural or Undetermined Death (Homicide Unit). |
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| Officers are required to complete an Information Report for non-criminal incidents involving: |
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a. Lost property unique and identifiable by distinct markings;
b. Lost property valued at $1,500 or more;
c. Lost property with serial number information available;
d. Natural Deaths; and
e. Non-traffic accidents resulting in serious injury. |
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| Patrol deployments must be approved by a ??, who must weigh the expected benefit to the community against the cost of resources available to handle calls for service. |
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| High-risk operations involving the possibility of hazardous conditions, such as serving search warrants or conducting stakeouts, require: |
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(1) A supervisor; and
(2) An approved Tactical Operations Plan (Form P-1310) prior to the deployment. |
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| Legal requirements stipulate before an officer can detain and question any person without having probable cause for arrest, he must have ??to do so. |
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| ?? exists when there are articulable circumstances indicating the individual has been, is, or is about to be engaged in criminal activity. |
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| Legal provisions limit officers to TEMPORARILY detaining persons under reasonable suspicion for the length of time it takes to obtain the ?? for their suspicious presence and/or conduct. Officers cannot detain any person beyond the minimum time necessary to obtain this information unless probable cause exists. |
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| the persons' names, addresses, and an explanation |
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(1) To document persons encountered under suspicious circumstances and persons of interest (POI); and
(2) As a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), to document any reported or observed activity, or any criminal act or attempted criminal act, which an officer believes may reveal a nexus to foreign or domestic terrorism |
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| Jacksonville Municipal Ordinance (Detention, Reasonable Cause) |
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(1) Officers are permitted to request identification when encountering persons under suspicious circumstances.
(2) If the persons verbally identify themselves by name and address, but produce no positive written identification, the officer may demand they leave the area if the officer has reason to believe the persons may commit a criminal offense.
(3) If the persons refuse to verbally identify themselves or refuse to leave when told, the officer may take the persons to be fingerprinted and photographed to ascertain identities.
(a) If this check reveals the persons falsely verbally identified themselves, officers may make an arrest under this ordinance for Giving False Identification.
(b) If the action fails to indicate the persons falsely verbally identified themselves, the persons will be transported back to the original location of the encounter within three hours. |
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| ???is an agency-wide philosophy and management approach promoting community, government and police partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues. |
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| Community-oriented policing |
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| Using a problem-solving model such as ??? officers should identify and address root causes of underlying problems contributing to calls for service. |
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| SARA (Scan, Analyze, Respond, Assess) |
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| For the purposes of this directive, a is an unmarried person under the age of 18 who comes to the attention of law enforcement or juvenile authorities because of neglect, homelessness, abuse, or endangerment. |
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| Reports for firearms-related offenses will be routed to the |
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| Robbery Unit, Aggravated Battery Unit, and the Violent Crime Impact Team. |
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| Incidents not normally requiring a report, but firearm involved, will be documented in an Information Report and routed to the |
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| Robbery Unit, Aggravated Battery Unit, and the Violent Crime Impact Team. |
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| Officers must ensure a gunfire scene is processed by the Crime Scene Unit when appropriate. For any scene not being processed by the Crime Scene Unit, officers will: |
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1) Have a supervisor photograph all evidence before it is collected;
(2) Collect and process all evidence in accordance with the provisions outlined in Order338 (Crime Scene); and
(3) Complete an Evidence Technician Report. |
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| exists when there are articulable circumstances indicating the individual has been, is, or is about to be engaged in criminal activity. |
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