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E.P.P. 056 LONGWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT POLICY & PROCEDURE NUMBER: EPP – 56 SUBJECT: SPECIALIZED VEHICLES EFFECTIVE: DECEMBER 12, 2014 REVISED: JULY 1, 2026 ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE SPECIALIZED VEHICLES EPP – 56 Page 1 of 3 I. PURPOSE This directive provides guidance for enforcement personnel in the use and operation of agency vehicles that have specific law enforcement applications. II. SCOPE Specialized vehicles are available to meet demands for non-routine patrol and other law enforcement applications. Their objective is to fulfill specialized law enforcement needs that cannot be met through use of standard patrol vehicles. The chief of police, or his designee, authorizes the use of the special purpose vehicles listed in this policy by properly trained personnel. III. GENERAL A. The chief of police, or his designee, will authorize and assign members to operate special purpose vehicles as necessary to carry out the mission of the Longwood Police Department. In accordance with this directive, authorized personnel include trained law enforcement officers assigned to Special Operations. B. It is incumbent upon authorizing personnel to ensure designated users are thoroughly trained in the operation of specialized vehicles, and possess any necessary license or other certification as may be required by law. Personnel trained and authorized to use the vehicles may provide on-the-job training for new user employees. C. Authorized personnel may use specialized vehicles as needed for routine patrol or to provide emergency services. Specialized vehicles may be used to provide for special needs including; 1. Routine law enforcement patrol ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE SPECIALIZED VEHICLES EPP – 56 Page 2 of 3 2. Specialty traffic enforcement and safety education 3. Community relations demonstrations and/or displays D. Vehicle operators shall follow the instructions of state law, vehicle operation manuals, or other directives or training when operating specialized vehicles. Specialized vehicles are designed for specific usages, and should not be used under any other circumstances. E. Every member who operates a Longwood Police Department vehicle shall do so responsibly and with due regard for the safety of all persons and property. A member shall be held accountable for damage to a police department vehicle caused by misuse or abuse. IV. CARE AND MAINTENANCE A. First-line supervisors are responsible for the regular inspection of, and ensuring the routine maintenance of, the specialized vehicles under their span of control. B. Personnel assigned and authorized to use specialized vehicles are required to clean, fuel (or charge), and schedule the service of assigned vehicles. Defects will be reported to the member’s supervisor and repair will be requested through the chain-of-command. C. Vehicles will be locked and secured against theft when not in use. V. EQUIPMENT Equipment is provided for each specialized vehicle commensurate with its mission. A minimum level of equipment to be carried in, or attached to, the vehicle shall consist of; A. Motorcycles: Law enforcement motorcycles provide the ability to quickly respond to traffic crashes or to other traffic related situations where traditional marked vehicles would be impractical. Motorcycles shall be equipped with at least the following: 1. Longwood Police Department identification decals 2. Emergency lighting and siren 3. Storage compartments ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE SPECIALIZED VEHICLES EPP – 56 Page 3 of 3 B. ATV (All Terrain Vehicle): The vehicle is utilized at community relations events and on school grounds. ATV is equipped with at least the following: 1. Longwood Police Department identification decals 2. Emergency lighting 3. Tail lamps 4. Head lamps 5. Horn