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WINDERMERE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER This order consists of the following: 1. Purpose 2. Policy 3. Procedures 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish patrol techniques and pro cedures that will ensure quality of police services to the citizens of the Town of Windermere. 2. Policy It is the policy of the Windermere Police Department to engage in patrol activities designed to protect and serve the citizens of the Town of Windermere. The Windermere Police Department will provide continuous response to emergencies within the agency’s jurisdiction. [14.01M] 3. Procedures A. Daily Patrol Responsibilities 1. Day Shift Patrol Objectives Concentration shou ld be made to resi dential areas as well as selective enfo rcement, traffic , and comm unity relations ass ignmen ts. a. Crime prevention due to high visibili ty b. Communi ty relations c. Identification of se lective enfor cement a reas Effective Date: November 6, 202 5 ❑ Rescinds  Amends 6.1 (March 8, 202 4) Number: 6.1 SUBJECT : Patrol Operations Print Date : 11/06/25 Distribution: All Personnel Review Month : August 6.1, Page 2 d. House ch ecks e. Traff ic control 2. Afternoon Shift Patrol Objectives a. Crime prevention b. Traffic control c. Aggressive routine patrol of selective traffic enforcement areas d. House checks 3. Midnight Shift Patrol Objectives Concentrat ion should be placed on the securi ty of business areas as well as residential sections of the communi ty. Patrol should vary so as to be unpredictable to those engaged in criminal activity. A good working knowledge of t he area is essential to pro per and effective routine patrol. Primary patrol objectives include the following: a. Crime prevention b. Business checks c. Traffic Control d. House checks B. Knowledge of Town and Use of GPS Map ping 1. It is requested that members utilize GPS Mapping whenever possible in lieu of asking Comm unications for street locations . 2. With the obvious exception of emergency situations, members are expected to utilize GPS Mapping when unfamiliar with street locations. 3. Each member has access via their Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) . 4. Proper routine patrol techniques should include primary and secondary roads in order to increase geographical familiarity with the entire town. 6.1, Page 3 C. Beginning of Shift Duties There are several things a member must do at the beginning of each shift. The following is a list of items the member must take care of before going on the road . 1. Members shall show up to shift on time, in uniform, and prepared to begin their shift. 2. Members shall log on for their shift by contacting WGPD dispatch via the radio. If the radios are down, members will call the Communications Supervisor at (407) 905 -6333. 3. Members shall check their agency mailbox . 4. Members shall check the briefing board for updates. 5. Members shall check their agency email throughout their shift . 6. Members will conduct pre -shift vehicle inspections. When driving an agency vehicle other than one that is assigned, members shall inspect the vehicle for any noticeable damage and report this to their immediate supervisor. 7. If radar certified, conduct radar tests and document in the radar log. This test will also be conducted at end of shift. D. Out of Jurisdiction Response The Windermere Police Department has a mutual aid a greement with the Oran ge County Sheriff’s Office and the municipalities of Oran ge Count y. These mutual aid agreements allow member s to assist the Oran ge County Sheriff’s Office and other municipalities when requested (GO 6.9 Mutual Aid ). The following procedures apply to requests for mutual aid. 1. A member shall only respond to a call when requested by an Oran ge County Watch Commander or at the request of another municipalit y. This request shall be broadcast on the primary radio channel. The only exception to this would be when a life is endan gered or when the lack of response will place other lives in dan ger such as a vehicle crash. In the event of a vehicle crash, the member shall notify Communications of the agency ’s response , and request the respective law enforcement agency and fire department agency be notified, if appropriate. The member shall render first aid if 6.1, Page 4 necessary and stand by as needed. A Mutual Aid form will be completed and submitted via chain of command. 2. Any time a member responds out of the limits of the Town of Windermere, he/she shall return as soo n as possible. E. Foot Patrol Foot patrol is an essential part of community policin g. A member on foot patrol can go places a vehicle or bic ycle cannot go. Members are encouraged to conduct foot patrol on every shift. F. Citizen Assists In order to promote good community relations, members shall endeavor to assist the public regardless of the nature of the call. A member should use the following guidelines for different t ypes of citi zen