Policy Text
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 213 – Inspections
Page 1 of 5 TITLE: INSPECTIONS 213
EFFECTIVE: 07/01/2015 REVISED: 09/26/2025 SCOPE : ALL EMPLOYEES
REVIEW AUTHORITY: OPERATIONS BUREAU DEPUTY CHIEF
CFA STANDARDS: N/A
213.01 Line Inspections 213.04 Inspection Scope
213.02 Staff Inspection 213.05 Staff Inspection Report
213.03 Staff Inspection Authority 213.06 External Inspections
Policy: The inspection process is an essential mechanism for effectively evaluating the quality of
the Kissimmee Police Department operations. This process shall ensure that Police Department
goals are being pursued, identify the need for additional resources, and ensure compliance with
applicable accreditation standards. All employees are responsible for the operation and
maintenance of a facility and/or equipment occupied by them. Employees shall notify the Chief of
Police or designee of any facilities or safety inspection by any local, State, or Federal regulatory
agency, notifying them of the results of the inspection and any deficiencies or violations found.
213.01 Line Inspections: Line inspections are inspection s conducted by the supervisor directly
responsible for the person, equipment, or area being inspected. They are designed to examine,
evaluate, and improve the performance of the Departmental employees and equipment. There are
two (2) types of line inspecti ons: informal and formal.
Informal Line Inspection s – shall be conducted daily by each level of supervision. A written
report is not necessary unless a major breach of discipline is discov ered. Supervisors shall be
attentive to the condition of the facility and equipment used by their subordinates and require
immediate repairs when necessary. If supervisors discover deficiencies outside their scope of
authority, they shall notify the respon sible supervisor for corrective action.
Division Lieutenants and Civilian Managers will conduct a Quarterly Driver’s License check on
employees under their supervision. Driver license checks will be conducted using the Driver and
Vehicle Information Data base (DAVID). Lieutenants and Civilian Managers will select the 040
Employment Record Check purpose code for each employee verification. The employee’s driver’s
license status will be noted as Valid or Not Valid on the Equipment Inventory Inspection Form. A
dated log can be used to document the Driver’s License checks for employees not issued equipment
listed on the Equipment Inventory Inspection Form. The Civilian Managers will be responsible for
maintaining the log.
Formal Line Inspections – shall be conducted quarterly by the Sergeants and annually by
Lieutenants, the Training Unit Sergeant, and Managers of units at the beginning of the calendar
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 213 – Inspections
Page 2 of 5 year. The Equipment Inventory I nspection form shall be used to document the inspection. This
inspection shall include the following:
a. Employee appearance and personal hygiene;
b. Proper wearing of uniforms and uniform equipment; to include: firearms, magazines,
CEW, CEW cartridges /probes , chemical spray, expandable baton, handcuffs, NARCAN,
BWC, and AED ;
c. Availability, maintenance, and operational readiness of department -owned equipment,
including both issued equipment and stored equipment;
d. Appearance and maintenance of Department -owned vehicles assigned;
e. Proper performance of tasks assigned to a unit and employee;
f. Training and qualifications status of employees (i.e. FCIC/NCIC certification, authorized
weapons, and equipment);
g. Compliance with the Department written directives;
h. Care and control of evidence and seized property;
i. Proper use and security of cash fun ds;
j. Physical condition, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, adequacy, and security of areas,
furnishing, and equipment; and
k. Other items as applicable to the functions of a unit ; and
l. Quarterly driver’s license checks.
A written report of the results of ea ch annual inspection shall be prepared by the Division
Lieutenant and forwarded to the Division Captain. The report shall include an anticipated
correction date for all deficiencies noted. Division Captains shall confirm corrective action is
completed and note when the deficiency was corrected. A copy of this report shall be forwarded
to the Accreditation Specialist.
213.02 Staff Inspection: A Staff inspection is directed by the Chief of Po lice and conducted by
an employee who does not have control of the persons, facilities, or procedures of the component
subject of the inspection. Staff inspections are a viable managerial practice designed to improve
the efficiency, effectiveness, and acco untability of operations. A comprehensive review and
appraisal of staff inspection reports shall significantly contribute to attaining Department goals
and objectives. All Department employees shall cooperate with staff inspections as the authority
for sta ff inspections come from the Chief of Police.
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 213 – Inspections
Page 3 of 5 The objectives for the staff inspections shall focus on policies and procedures and only incidentally
on persons. The primary concern is to determine if established policies and procedures are being
followed a nd if compliance with applicable accreditation standards is being maintained. A staff
inspection is not used to determine if a particular person(s) may be performing improperly.
Training, direction, and discipline are the responsibility of the appropriate supervisor or
management employee. Inspections shall be directed by the Chief of Police. An inspection may be
suggested or requested by any employee of the Department upon submission of a memorandum