VOLUME 4
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND OPERATIONS
The Specialised Enforcement Section is a part of the Traffic Division. Therefore, most of the Traffic Operations and Enforcement actions have already been defined in
Traffic Manual and one should know and follow them. However, there is a set of rules and guidelines when it comes to this sub-division. Those are described in this manual down below.[/list]
102. Traffic Stops
Motor Officer should follow the same procedure for Traffic Stop as described in the Traffic Manual with a few exceptions to it that are described here.
- Motor Officer should always position their motorcycle far from the vehicle that has been pulled over with either the motorcycle facing forwards or to the side (left) from the vehicle that has been pulled over. It is also acceptable for a Motor Officer not to position their motorcycle directly behind the vehicle that has been pulled over, but by the side of it while still far away from the vehicle.
- While notifying dispatch and calling the traffic stop-in, the Motor Officer should never move their eyes off the vehicle and should never turn the engine off on their motorcycle. This is due to the vehicle possibly reversing into the motorcycle and therefore injuring the Motor Officer.
- When approaching the driver, a Motor Officer should do so from the sidewalk and the passenger's window. That is to avoid any incoming traffic from injuring the Motor Officer while he/she is distracted by conversing with the driver.
- Motor Officer is advised to request a code ten from dispatch or other officers when attempting to gain information on the driver of the vehicle. That is so that one is not distracted by operating the mobile data computer that is located in the rear right side box of the motorcycle. Therefore, a Motor Officer will not be distracted and will not pose as a target to the possible suspect.
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103. Pursuits
- Motor Officers are the most vulnerable Officers in any of the pursuits. Therefore, all Motor Officers should avoid participating in the pursuits if it is unnecessary. However, it is up to Officer's discretion whether he/she decides that he/she must join the pursuit. Motor Officers must be familiar with the pursuit protocols described in the Department Manual as well as in the Traffic Manual but must follow regulations written in this one that describes the exact duties of Motor Officers in said situation.
- Motor Officers must utilize their knowledge on whether it is necessary to start a pursuit or to simply terminate it at the beginning and not to pursue it. Motor Officers put themselves and the whole community at risk when conducting pursuits. Therefore, pursuits based on infractions, misdemeanors, and even some felonies should not be called. Again, this is up to Officer's discretion whether some felony is or is not worth pursuing.
- In case of a pursuing a vehicle, Motor Officer should always keep much more distance from the suspect than the Officers in cruisers. That is to prevent the suspect from successfully brake-checking the Motor Officer and causing injuries on one. Motor Officer is to call for pursuit and update the locations. When the opportunity appears for any of the cruisers to take over, the Motor Officer should give space for a cruiser (secondary unit) to take over the pursuit. Motor Officers should always aim to be at the end of the pursuit line when pursuing a vehicle. If one believes that the current pursuit is threatening their own life or the life of anyone else, one must terminate the pursuit and notify the supervisor of the decision and reasoning behind it.
- When Motor Officer is pursuing the motorcycle, one must call the pursuit in and request both AIR and Supervisor to the tactical channel. One must immediately inform the supervisor of the reasons why they are pursuing the motorcycle in the first place. If the supervisor does not terminate the pursuit, Motor Officer continues updating until and if the AIR takes the callouts. That is so that the Motor Officer can fully dedicate to updating.
- Pursuing any vehicle or motorcycle on extremely dirty roads or any terrains that are not adequate for a motorcycle is forbidden due to the safety of the Motor Officer and his/her environment. One should then leave it to the cruisers or terminate the pursuit, inform the supervisor and then post the crime broadcast if there is enough information.
- Pursuing any vehicle or motorcycle during bad weather (rain, snow, fog...) is forbidden at all costs. One should not start the pursuit but quickly post a crime broadcast.
- In case the Motor Officer has enough information for an arrest warrant, he/she must prioritize requesting one than pursuing the suspect. That is if the felonies committed by a suspect are not heavy ones and worth pursuing. An example would be if the suspect evades in the middle of the traffic stop and the Motor Officer has the driver's information as well as the dash-cam footage.
104. Arrest Procedure - Transportation
Motor Officers conduct arrest procedures as described in the department manual. However, when it comes to transporting a suspect to one of the facilities, Motor Officer is responsible for organizing the transport by either requesting it from a supervisor on the scene or a patrol unit. The Motor Officer then meets the transportation unit at the said facility where he/she would take over and complete the process.[/list]
105. Condition Driving
Unlike the rest of the Traffic fleet, motorcycles are very vulnerable when it comes to different weather conditions. Under no circumstances should a Motor Officer drive their motorcycle through mud, extremely dirty roads & dirt paths, heavy sand terrain, or through snow-covered paths. It is up to officers' discretion, however, to drive their motorcycles on some questionable terrains such as some off-road paths or county roads. Motor Officers should not utilize their motorcycles during rainstorms, heavy snow, and blizzards. That is for the safety of the officers as well as their surroundings.
106. Parking
Motor Officers should ensure that they park their motorbikes properly by having their bikes face the road whilst their rear wheel is against the curb of the sidewalk. This is applicable when Motor Officers are taking a break or reaching out to the local community.
You can only park the vehicle like this for most situations other than traffic stops and active emergency situations (IE: Foot Pursuit, Code Six Charles, etc).
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Motor Officers may not park their bikes directly on the sidewalk unless their purpose is to monitor foot traffic (IE: Crime scene, perimeter, etc).
If a bike has to be parked on the sidewalk, Motor Officers must ensure they do not block a driveway unless necessary.
107. Unattended bikes
Motor Officers must ensure that their bikes are not left unattended for a prolonged time unless an officer is present to look after them. Unattended bikes are at risk of weaponry theft due to gunrack's vulnerability and ease of access.
Motor Officers are encouraged to inform the on-scene officer-in-charge of their intentions to return and pick up their bikes if necessary.
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201. Traffic Operations
Specialised Enforcement Section Officers may organize (according to their position) and participate in all the operations that Traffic Division conducts. Those are strictly defined in
Traffic Manual.
202. Group Operations
When a Motor Officer participates or organizes a group operation he/she must take into account the vulnerability of the Motor Officers themselves. Therefore, the role of a Motor Officer in each of the group operations must be strictly defined before the start. Motor Officers must also take into account the terrain where the operation is taking place. The only traffic operation that is strictly meant for this sub-division is Service Motorcade which is executed during funerals or any other service events.
203. Traffic Enforcement Operations
Traffic Enforcement Operations include all the actions that a Motor Officer conducts on daily basis to enforce traffic rules and regulations. The base goal of the Motor Officers of the Specialised Enforcement Section is to conduct these operations. Therefore, a Motor Officer must have a base plan for each patrol, that plan consists of concise goals that one must fulfill that day. These operations are defined in
1.3 - General activities of the Specialised Enforcement Section of this manual.
204. Commercial Enforcement
Motor Officers actively cooperate with port authorities and the employees of commercial and transportation firms by aiding them with conducting their business-related duties. That is done by enforcing traffic rules and regulations through the means provided by the
Penal Code as well as through educational campaigns by familiarizing the employees of all traffic laws. The main purpose of Commercial Enforcement is to provide good service to those related to such businesses but as well as to the other traffic participants, especially in the industrial areas.
301. Preliminary Requirements
A minimum of two motor officers are required to conduct a motor escort of a funeral, with another two able to conduct road closures ahead of the procession. Motor officers assigned to funeral motorcade detail will wear their standard blue motor pants, black motor boots, ceremonial Class A shirt with tie, white ceremonial gloves, and motor helmet. Officers are to ensure these are clean and well-presented for the procession.
Ceremonial motorbikes should be prepped and cleaned the night before the funeral. These will be positioned at the head of the procession in front of the hearse.
If additional motor officers are attending, usage of their assigned standard patrol motorbike will be utilised. Officers are to ensure these are serviced and cleaned prior to the funeral. These will close roads ahead of the procession.
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All four motorcycles must line up in a box formation. The hearse will park in between all four motorcycles. Further instructions will be provided by the supervisor of the funeral event.
302. Motorcade UniformThe Class A Uniform must be worn by officers participating in the funeral motorcade. The only exception to the uniform is the motor helmet whilst operating any motorcycle from the vehicle fleet for the motorcade.
Shirt: 417
Undershirt: 206, 207, 212
Pants: 168
Shoes: 97, 25
Torso: 24
Hats: 241
Accessory: 165
Hands: 111 (Texture 2)
Shirt: 445
Undershirt: 302, 303, 307
Pants: 183
Shoes: 101, 25
Torso: 3
Motorcade Uniform Example: show
The motorcade vehicle fleet consists of
Four motorcycles total.
Two Ceremonial motorcycles, leading the motorcade and in front of the hearse.
Two MARY motorcycles behind the hearse.
The motorcade vehicle fleet consists of
Four motorcycles total.
Two Ceremonial motorcycles, leading the motorcade and in front of the hearse.
Two MARY motorcycles behind the hearse.
- Western Motorcycle Company Sovereign Police Bike (Ceremonial Motorcycles) - x2
- Western Motorbike (lspdb) - 12120366
- Western Motorbike (lspdb) - 12120367
Ceremonial Bike Photograph: show
- Shitzu Hakuchou Police Bike (MARY Motorcycles) - x2
- Police Hakuchou - 12132944
- Police Hakuchou - 12132945
Hakuchou Photograph: show
304. Motorcade Route.
The assigned Incident Commander (IC) of the funeral should provide the motorcade with a map of the route expected to take.
Motorcade officers are to pay special attention to maintaining a two bike formation at the head of the procession, maintaining a speed of 30 MPH. Lights should be active for the duration of the procession. If no additional motor officers are in attendance, motor officers should take care entering the intersection, sounding the siren briefly to ensure safe passage.
If additional motor officers are in attendance, they should proceed ahead of the procession and block off the intersection to ensure continuous passage without delay. Once the procession enters the intersection, the additional motor officers are to pull off ahead of the convoy and move to block the next intersection. They should not block the intersection for the whole of the convoy as they would overtake the procession. Officers should avoid doing this and take side roads to get ahead if found in this situation.
To maintain a constant and safe speed throughout the route, it is highly recommended to set a speed limiter to 30 miles per hour.
- ((/speedlimiter 30 | /sp 30 - To set the speed limiter to 30.))
- ((/speedlimiter off | /sp off - To turn off the speed limiter.))
