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\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER TITLE ACCREDITATION Special-Purpose Vehicles, and CALEA 41.1.3 (a-d) Equipment PRIOR REVISIONS PROPONENT UNIT 10/27/04; 07/07/05; 06/30/08, 10/11/19 Patrol Support Bureau ATTACHMENT: NUMBER ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE TOTAL PAGE 41.7 12/01/98 06/12/2023 7 I. PURPOSE: This Order establishes regulations for the use and deployment of Department- owned special-purpose vehicles and equipment II. POLICY: To ensure the safety of Department members and citizens, only trained personnel shall operate special-purpose Tactical Department vehicles. III. DEFINITIONS: Unconventional Fleet Police Vehicles: Unconventional fleet police vehicles are those that are used for specific duties that do not primarily involve traffic enforcement. These include the pickup trucks and gator cab golf cart. Special Purpose Tactical Vehicles: A vehicle that is assigned to a specialty unit; requires special training and authorization for deployment. Special Purpose Vehicles: A vehicle that requires authorization for deployment and may require special training. IV. PROCEDURE A. Special Purpose Vehicles: The following is a list of the Department’s special purpose vehicles. 1. Motorcycles: Motorcycles are normally used by members of the Traffic Unit; however, department members outside the unit may ride them on occasion, to assist with special events i. Authorization, Conditions and Limitations of Usage: a. Authorization to use a department motorcycle, outside of those issued motorcycles, is strictly limited to the Patrol Support Commander/ Designee. b. There are no limitations to the use of motorcycles, due to weather or time-of-day.\n\n--- Page 2 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ii. Qualifications and Training: Only department members who have received specific training related to riding a department motorcycle are permitted to ride them. a. All members operating motorcycles must possess a valid FL DL with a motorcycle endorsement and, b. Only members attending/ passing the 80 hour motorcycle course will be eligible to ride a department motorcycle. c. The above course may be waived for those members who attended a similar course prior to coming to GPD and/or have police motorcycle experience. The determination will be made by the Motor Instructor for the department. d. Part-time riders (riders not assigned to the traffic unit) must attend at least 6 trainings throughout the year. 1.Trainings to be included in the six (6) mandatory are: Qualifications, Escort Training, and Parade Training. 2.The training year is identified from June to June 3. Any deviations from this policy must be approved by the Traffic Unit Commander, Patrol Support Lt., and/or the Patrol Support Captain iii. Equipment: a. ON-DUTY: Department Issued DOT Certified Helmet, with communications equipment Eye protection Motor breeches Motor boots b. OFF-DUTY or TRAINING DAYS: Department Issued DOT Certified Helmet. Eye Protection Long pants, either BDUs or Jeans Closed toe shoes iv. Condition and Maintenance of the Vehicle and person or position responsible for condition and maintenance. a. Normally, motorcycles are assigned to specific members of the agency, normally assigned to the Traffic Unit. Each member with an assigned motorcycle is responsible for their condition and maintenance. b. For those motorcycles not specifically assigned, the supervisor of the Traffic Unit shall be responsible for their routine maintenance. 2\n\n--- Page 3 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT c.If a motorcycle is damaged, the normal process outline in either 61.7 (Department Vehicle Crashes) and/or 41.3 (Department Vehicles) shall be followed B. Special Purpose Tactical Vehicles The following is a list of the Department’s special purpose tactical vehicles. 1. SWAT Van i. Authorization, Conditions and Limitations of Usage: c. The SWAT Van is at the disposal of the SWAT Commander/ Designee. d. Any Department Member may request use of the SWAT Van from the SWAT Commander/ Designee. e. Any sworn department member, with a valid FLDL, can drive the SWAT Van. f. The SWAT Van cannot be used for normal police operations; AND it is not pursuit rated ii. Qualifications and Training: Sworn department members who have completed the Department vehicle training qualification. iii. Equipment: there is no specific equipment list for the SWAT VAN See SWAT manual 1.09.00 iv. Condition and Maintenance of the Vehicle and person or position responsible for condition and maintenance: g.The SWAT Commander/ Designee is responsible for condition and maintenance of this vehicle. h. If this vehicle is damaged, the normal process outline in either 61.7 (Department Vehicle Crashes) and/or 41.3 (Department Vehicles) shall be followed 2. APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) i. Authorization, Conditions and Limitations of Usage: a. The SWAT APC is at the disposal of the SWAT Commander/ Designee. b. Any Department Member may request use of the SWAT APC from the SWAT Commander/ Designee. c. Only SWAT team members, with a valid FLDL, can drive the SWAT APC. d. The SWAT APC cannot be used for normal police operations; AND it is not pursuit rated. 3\n\n--- Page 4 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ii. Qualifications and Training: SWAT Team members who have completed the Department vehicle training qualification and any other additional specific training as deemed necessary by the SWAT Commander. Any additional training, beyond the normal Department vehicle training, will be documented by the SWAT team. iii. Equipment: there is no specific equipment list for the SWAT VAN See SWAT manual 1.09.00 iv. Condition and Maintenance of the Vehicle and person or position responsible for condition and maintenance: a. The SWAT Commander/ Designee is responsible for condition and maintenance of this vehicle. b. If this vehicle is damaged, the normal process outline in either 61.7 (Department Vehicle Crashes) and/or 41.3 (Department Vehicles) shall be followed. 3. M-RAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected): The MRAP shall only be used for very specific and high threat to safety situations. (Example: Active shooter threat, Hurricane/ Flood response. i. Authorization, Conditions and Limitations of Usage: a. The MRAP can only be authorized by the Patrol Support Commander/ Designee. b. Only SWAT team members trained to drive the MRAP can deploy it. c. The MRAP cannot be used for normal police operations; AND it is not pursuit rated ii. Qualifications and Training: Only SWAT team member specifically trained to drive the MRAP are eligible. Training records shall be kept by the SWAT team. iii. Equipment: there is no specific equipment list for the MRAP. See SWAT manual 1.09.00 iv. Condition and Maintenance of the Vehicle and person or position responsible for condition and maintenance: a. The SWAT Commander/ Designee is responsible for condition and maintenance of this vehicle. 4\n\n--- Page 5 ---\n\nGAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT b. If this vehicle is damaged, the normal process outline in either 61.7 (Department Vehicle Crashes) and/or 41.3 (Department Vehicles) shall be followed. B. Other Vehicles 1. Bicycles i. Authorization, Conditions and Limitations of Usage: a. Any sworn member can request through their chain-of- command to use department bicycles. Final approval will normally be at the Lieutenant level. b. Bicycles can be used at any time; however, special care should be used in inclement weather. c. Bicycles can be used for both high profile patrol operations OR covert operations. ii. Qualifications and Training: Any sworn officer is eligible to ride a bicycle. There is no specific training required. iii. Equipment: a. Although there is no mandatory uniform for bicycle patrol or use; members deployed on bicycles will be issued a specific uniform consisting of shorts and a polo shirt. b. Helmets shall always be worn while riding a department bicycle. (Exception: covert patrol). c. All bicycles will have mounted front white li