Category: Procedures
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GETTING PULLED OVER
- ALWAYS PULL OVER AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO WHILE BEING MINDFUL OF THE OFFICERS SAFETY WHEN THEY APPROACH YOUR VEHICLE.
- AS SOON AS YOU ARE PULLED OVER TURN ON YOUR DOME LIGHT AND ROLL DOWN YOUR BACK WINDOWS SO THEY CAN SEE CLEARLY INTO YOUR VEHICLE.
- REMAIN CALM AND WITH YOUR HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL CLEARLY VISIBLE.
- ANSWER INQUIRIES DIRECTLY AND BRIEFLY.
- ASK FOR PERMISSION TO RETRIEVE YOUR LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND INSURANCE DOCUMENTS SO YOUR MOVEMENT IS EXPECTED. ALL THESE (EXCEPT YOUR DRIVER LICENSE) ARE LOCATED IN AN ENVELOPE IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT.
- NEVER ARGUE WITH THE OFFICER OR DEPUTY WHO PULLS YOU OVER. IF YOU FEEL IT WAS IN ERROR THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR THAT. IF YOU ARE ISSUED A CITATION INFORM MANAGEMENT SO IT CAN BE RECTIFIED IF POSSIBLE.
Be Polite, respectful, and accommodating. Generally a citation is not issued, attitude is paramount.
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AFTER EVERY CALL
At the completion of a call, while still at the drop off location:
- Sanitize your equipment.
- Wipe down your cot with Caviwipes or disinfectant.
- Spray disinfectant or aerosol odor neutralizer in your van.
- Check your self for blood and bodily fluids.
- Check your cot cover for any stains, tears, or bodily fluids.
- Wash your hands with soap and water then sanitize them
- Report any damage noted to vehicle or equipment immediately or as soon as possible.