Policy Text
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 209 – Department Vehicles
Page 1 of 11 TITLE: DEPARTMENT VEHICLES 209
EFFECTIVE: 07/01/2015 REVISED: 11/20/2025 SCOPE : ALL EMPLOYEES
REVIEW AUTHORITY: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS LIEUTENANT
CFA STANDARDS: 14.08M (A -E), 21.03M
209.01 General Use 209.08 Maintenance
209.02 Sworn Employee Provisions 209.09 Crashes Involving Department Vehicles
209.03 Distracting Driving 209.10 Red-Light Camera Violations
209.04 Vehicle Inspections 209.11 Key Tracer Key Box System
209.05 Restrictions 209.12 Transponders
209.06 Attire 209.13 Training
209.07 Seat Belt
Policy: The Kissimmee Police Department individually assigns vehicles as a privilege, not a right ,
to employees. Individually assigned vehicles may be agency owned, rented, or leased. The Chief
of Police recognizes an assigned vehicle program benefits the Department and the community by
avoiding costs associated with a pool car fleet, increasing police presence in the community, and
allowing on -call personnel to respond rapidly when needed.
209.01 General Use: Vehicles shall be assigned according to the needs of the Department and
vehicle availability. Operators of Department vehicles shall conform to Federal, State, and County
motor vehicle laws. Operators of Department vehicles shall possess a valid Florida driver’s license,
and supervisors shall conduct an annual inspection of subordinates for such validation.
Employees being assigned a Department vehicle shall complete the Vehicle Assignment Form prior
to the issuance of any vehicle. This includes new hires and changes in assignment. The Support
Services Fleet Coordinator shall contact Information Technologies to have the proper mileage to
their residence recorded. The Support Services Fleet Coordinator shall then assign a vehicle, and
the vehicle assignment will be approved through the employee’s chain of command. The Vehicle
Assignment Form shall be kept on file by the Support Services Fleet Coordinator. The Support
Services Fleet Coordinator shall forward a copy of the Vehicle Assignment Form to the Financial
Analyst , who will in turn ensure th e Human Resources and Risk Management Department receives
a copy for proper payroll deduction.
Employees shall exercise good judgment when using assigned vehicles . Vehicles shall not be
operated in such a manner that will cause unfavorable comment or reflect discredit upon the
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 209 – Department Vehicles
Page 2 of 11 agency. Employees shall secure, maintain, and operate Depar tment vehicles in accordance with
Department and City policies, the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, and applicable law.
While off -duty and wearing civilian attire, employees are prohibited from taking traffic
enforcement action unless necessary t o protect life and/or property.
Employees assigned a Department vehicle may only use it to drive for the following purposes:
a. To and from work ; and
b. May stop at a physical fitness provider or for minor errands provided that such errands
do not require a s ubstantial deviation from the most direct route between the
employee’s home and workplace.
Employees are not authorized to use Department vehicles to travel to secondary employment with
the exception of law enforcement instruction at Osceola Technical Col lege, (OTEC), 501 Simpson
Road, Kissimmee FL, Valencia Community College South Campus, 1800 Denn John Lane,
Kissimmee FL, and Valencia School of Public Safety, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL.
Department vehicles shall be secured when not under th e physical control of the employee.
Vehicles shall be locked and the keys removed from the vehicle. When the vehicle is not in use
during an off -duty period, all removable items (unsecured weapons, radios, MDC, laptop
computers, etc.) shall be removed fro m the vehicle and secured in the employee’s office or
residence.
Employees shall not operate a Department vehicle if they have been drinking alcoholic beverages
or taking medication that might impair their judgment, and employees shall report any improper
operation of a Department vehicle to an on -duty Supervisor. Refer to General Order 203 – Drug
Free Workplace for additional information.
Employees shall avoid driving through standing water when possible. If an employee drives
through standing water, whi ch causes the engine to stall, the employee will not attempt to restart
the engine. Instead, the employee shall notify their supervisor so the vehicle can be towed to the
Service Center for repairs.
When two (2) or more employees are assigned to attend th e same school, conference, or meeting,
a minimum number of Department vehicles shall be used.
Prior to operating any vehicle other than their assigned vehicle, employees shall first obtain
approval from an on -duty supervisor. The employee is additionally responsible for notifying the
assigned employee if applicable. Any defect, damage, or missing equipment for assigned or pool
vehicles shall be reported by the operator using the appropriate forms.
Employees shall keep the Department advised of their current address in accordance with the
General Order 201 – Standards for Police Department Conduct . It is the responsibility of the
Support Services Fleet Coordinator to verify distance before assigning a Department take -home
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 209 – Department Vehicles
Page 3 of 11 vehicle to an employee. Annually, the Support Services Fleet Coordinator will conduct an audit of
take-home