LINE INSPECTIONS 27.1
TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
TITLE: LINE INSPECTIONS
GENERAL ORDER: 27.1
EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2000
RESCINDS: NEW
ACCREDITATION
STANDARDS: CFA NONE
PAGES: 2
CONTENTS:
This order consists of the following numbered sections:
I. LINE INSPECTIONS
II. GLOSSARY
PURPOSE:
To provide general guidelines and responsibilities for conducting line inspections of all organizational
components, members, facilities, property, equipment and functions.
SCOPE:
This order applies to all Police Department members.
POLICY:
A system of line inspections will be used to evaluate and improve operational efficiency of the agency and its
members. Line inspections will include agency components, functions, facilities, property, equipment, and members.
PROCEDURE:
I.LINE INSPECTIONS:
Department supervisors are responsible for ensuring that line inspections are conducted of
members and areas under their command. Line supervisors who have direct authority and responsibility for the operation
of a specific component or function will conduct line inspections. They will monitor the activities of subordinates to
determine if duties, services to the public, orders and instructions are being promptly, efficiently, and effectively
performed. Supervisors will make routine inspections of subordinates to ensure they are properly attired, equipped, and
fit for duty.
A. Informal Line Inspections:
Informal line inspections will be routine at each level of command. Supervisors
will use these inspections to determine whether members of their command maintain a working knowledge of the law
and perform their duties in accordance with agency orders. Inspections performed by supervisory members during
routine operations do not usually require written reports. Deficiencies will be corrected immediately.
B. Formal Line Inspections:
Formal line inspections will be conducted on all members no less than quarterly to
determine if members continuously maintain a satisfactory level of efficiency in compliance with agency orders. These
inspections will include, but not be limited to, work areas, personal appearance and grooming, and vehicle inspections.
Deficiencies will be brought to the attention of the members involved so appropriate corrections can be made. Line
supervisors that supervise sworn/certified members will document formal line inspections of members. The
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inspections should include the following:
1.
Uniforms or attire
2.
Weapons
3.
Equipment
4.
Vehicles
5.
Work area.
C.
Completed inspection forms or memoranda will be sent through the chain of command for review and filing. The
division supervisor is responsible for overseeing corrective action and proper retraining of members with noted
deficiencies. Inspection reports will include specific action taken to correct deficiencies or recommendations for long
range solutions.
D.
A follow-up inspection will be conducted within seven days.
II. GLOSSARY:
LINE FUNCTION - The function directly concerned with furthering the agency's goals through the performance of
specific jobs/tasks. The term "operations" embraces the traditional line (or primary) functions for which the agency was
established - patrol service, criminal investigations, traffic control, and various other activities having a direct effect on
crime prevention, law enforcement, and detention.
LINE INSPECTION - Inspections conducted by members in control of the persons, facilities, procedures, or other
elements being inspected. Line inspections may be carried out by any supervisor within the chain of command and is
often conducted by supervisory members who may also be responsible for ensuring that any substandard conditions
revealed in the inspection are corrected.
INDEXING:
FORMAL INSPECTION
INFORMAL INSPECTION
INSPECTIONS
LINE INSPECTIONS
DRAFTED
: RLG/rlg/April 19, 2000/Filed: Inspct27.1
APPROVED:
Pete Pitocchelli, Chief DATE: November 05, 2011
Tequesta, Florida
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