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The small relevant section of our vehicle use policy is”
“Employees operating ACSO vehicles are prohibited from pushing or towing of any kind, unless in the execution of their official duties. Additionally, ACSO vehicles will not be used to push or tow another vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with an authorized push bumper or such action is required to prevent loss of life or bodily injury.”
The whole policy is attached. Hope this helps!
Captain Kaley Behl
Alachua County Sheriff’s OfficeThe entire policy is attached. This is what we say about it:
As a general rule, the practice of driving on the wrong side of an interstate or controlled access highway on/off ramp or divided highway is prohibited, particularly where it is believed a suspect driver is driving on the wrong side of the road as an escape tactic in response to a vehicle pursuit. However, the tactic may be utilized when law enforcement pursuit of the vehicle is not a contributing factor to the driving pattern. (Example: An apparent impaired driver who is driving on the wrong side of the road prior to contact with law enforcement.) In such cases, law enforcement has an obligation to warn citizens of the presence of the on-coming suspect vehicle. Immediate necessary action should be taken to stop the vehicle, as the suspect vehicle usually presents imminent danger of serious injury or death to anyone traveling on the road. Tactics initiated to stop the vehicle may require driving on the wrong side of the road.
No. That is a Clerk of Court function. That information is relayed to key people within the agency via the Clerk’s Office to ensure the information is correct prior to being added to the inmate’s records.
Captain Kaley Behl
Alachua County Sheriff’s OfficeShow of force is use of force by definition.
Use of Force – The use of any form of physical force that goes beyond the mere grasping of a subject’s arms, hands, or wrists to place handcuffs on the individual.
Use of force shall also include the pointing of a firearm, Taser, or other use of force weapon or device at a specific subject in an intimidating fashion for the purpose of taking a person into custody or achieving control. [CFA 4.07M]See attached policy.
Thanks!
Captain Kaley Behl
kbehl@alachuasheriff.org
