Policy Text
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Speed Measuring Devices CALEA Chapter 61.1.8
PRIOR REVISIONS
PROPONENT UNIT
08/11/06
Patrol Support Bureau- Traffic Unit
ATTACHMENT: 0
NUMBER ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE TOTAL PAGES
61.5 07/01/98 07/23/2020 3
I. PURPOSE: This Order establishes procedures for using speed measuring devices.
II. POLICY: To protect the public and reduce accidents, the Gainesville Police Department
shall develop programs to reduce the incidence of speeding.
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Training: Before using Department owned speed measuring devices, members
must successfully complete the applicable CJSTC approved training course for
using the particular speed measuring device. [CALEA 61.1.8.e]
B. Equipment: Speed measuring devices used by the Department shall comply
with guidelines set forth by the administrative rules (15b) by Florida’s Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. [CALEA 61.1.8.a]
C. Maintenance:
1. Routine: The operator of the speed measuring device is responsible
for maintaining the scheduled maintenance as prescribed by the State of
Florida. [CALEA 61.1.8.c]
2. Records: The Traffic Unit supervisor or designee shall retain
maintenance, service, and calibration records. [CALEA 61.1.8.d]
D. Speedometer: When issuing a speeding citation based on a Department
vehicle’s speedometer, the member shall write the vehicle number on the traffic
citations.
1. Vehicle speedometers used for speed measuring must be calibrated at
least twice per year. [CALEA 61.1.8.c]
2. A copy of the calibration certificate shall be kept in the vehicle.
E. Radar:
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Scope: Sworn Department Members\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\n1. Inspection: Members using a radar unit shall ensure that all components
of the radar unit (including tuning forks, calibration records, and carrying
case) are in good working condition. [CALEA 61.1.8.c,d]
If any deficiencies are observed, the member shall remove the unit from
service and contact the Traffic Unit supervisor or designee via email to
report the deficiency.
2. Operations: When using radar, the member who operates the unit shall:
[CALEA 61.1.8.b]
i. Conduct an internal and external calibration test prior to daily use
and record the results in the radar log;
ii. Choose a location that will permit an unobstructed view of traffic;
iii. Write the radar unit serial number on citations issued for speeding;
iv. Conduct an internal and external calibration test after concluding
use of the instrument at the end of each shift; and record the results
in the radar log;
F. Laser:
1. Inspection: Members using a laser unit shall ensure that components of
the laser unit are in proper working condition. If any deficiencies are
observed, the member shall remove the unit from service and contact the
Traffic Unit supervisor or designee via email to report the deficiency.
[CALEA 61.1.8.c,d]
2. Operation: When using a laser, the member who operates the unit shall:
[CALEA 61.1.8.b]
i. Conduct the following tests prior to daily use and record the results
in the laser log:
a. Internal check,
b. Display check,
c. Distance and alignment check,
d. Sight Alignment check.
ii. Choose a location that will permit an unobstructed view of traffic;
iii. Write the laser unit’s serial number on the speeding citation;
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Scope: Sworn Department Members\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\niv. Conduct the Internal, Display, Distance and Alignment,
and Sight Alignment tests after concluding use of the instrument at
the end of each shift. Record the results in the laser log.
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By Order of
Signed Original on File in the
Accreditation Unit
________________________
Tony R. Jones
Chief of Police
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Scope: Sworn Department Members