Policy Text
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personnel charged with the enforcement of traffic laws and assisting the public with related traffic matters
SCOPE: This directive is applicable to all sworn personnel of this department.
POLICY: It is the policy of the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department to enforce state and local
traffic laws in a uniform manner without regard to race, religion, sex, age, or economic status.
PROCEDURE:
A. Relationship with the Violator:
1. Officers shall be mindful of the following considerations:
a. Officer(s) shall be certain of their observations prior to taking enforcement action.
(1) If an officer is not certain that he/she will issue a warning or citation, then
he/she should refrain from making a traffic contact.
b. Officers shall be prepared, having forms and equipment readily available.
(1) This is necessary both from a safety standpoint as well as the fact that
preparedness lends to a professional image.
2. Officers shall greet violators with appropriate title in a courteous manner.
3. Officers shall explain the violation and required action to the traffic violator.
4. During conversation and observation of the violator, the officer shall check for signs of:
a. Physical impairment (to include fatigue).
b. Emotional distress.
c. Alcohol and/or drug abuse.