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Explorer ProgramMeeting 4

•Explorer Polo Shirts•Traffic Direction Introduction

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HPD Explorer Oath of Service HPD Explorer Policies & Procedures

Parts of a Cruiser

Patrol Operations – Roll Call Observation

Review

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Patrol Squads

A – DaylightB – NightC – DaylightD – Night

12 HourFixed Shifts6am to 6pm 6pm to 6am

Long Week vs. Short Week M,T,F,S,S W,TH

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Geographical Policing Districts of the City

1 – Downtown2 – Northwest3 – North4 – Northeast5 – Southeast6 – South7 – Southwest

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Patrol Briefing- Sergeant or Corporal - Officers on time & prepared- District Assignments- Equipment - Previous shift reports- Active cases- Wanted subjects- Officer safety- Training - Announcements

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HPD Explorer Polo ShirtsPromotes Ownership and Pride

- When to Wear = Only HPD Events When in doubt call advisors

- Keep it clean, respect for the uniform

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Traffic Direction Introduction Work with a partner and discuss

1. When Traffic Direction will be used for both Patrol and Explorers

2. Equipment Necessary

3. Safety Concerns

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HPD Traffic Direction Policy

Code of Virginia 46.2-834, 46.2-1309, and 46.2-1310

Uniform Hand and Whistle Signals

Crash Scenes, the primary considerations of trafficdirection and control are:

Fire Scenes, the primary considerations of trafficdirection and control are:

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Traffic Control EquipmentFlares Traffic ConesUniform of the DayReflective Traffic VestWhistleFlashlight w/ Cone

The Public Works Department