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52-656: The Florida Highway Patrol ( FHP ) is a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles . It is Florida's highway patrol and is the primary law enforcement agency charged with investigating traffic crashes and criminal laws on the state's highways . A 2011 study by the Florida Highway Patrol Jurisdiction Team noted that "For all practical purposes, the FHP currently investigates all traffic crashes in

104-416: A State of Florida application and fingerprints, undergoing a background investigation, passing mandated Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and agency law enforcement training requirements. Once certified, Auxiliary troopers are Florida certified auxiliary law enforcement officers. State law provides that while serving under the supervision and direction of a full-time trooper, auxiliary troopers have

156-448: A job title within an inspectorate general, the best known of which are: Despite often similar names and an apparently similar structure, different inspectorates general often have significantly differing roles. During World War II , Colonel General Heinz Guderian was appointed inspector general of armoured troops on 1 March 1943, reporting directly to Adolf Hitler . Since the reestablishment of German armed forces after World War II,

208-565: A misdemeanor crime to cause a vehicle or motorcycle to be the same or similar colors as prescribed by FHP. A 1998 Legislative review determined the paint added $ 657 to the purchase of each vehicle. Prior to the vehicles being decommissioned, the Patrol defaces the cars so that they cannot be misconstrued as official law enforcement vehicles. The defaced, two-tone paint reduces each car's resale value by approximately $ 400. In 2004, an anonymous Florida resident donated 18 stealthy Mercury Marauders for

260-638: A settlement with the Justice Department, which was incorporated into a consent decree entered by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida on July 12, 1979. The Consent Decree required the Patrol to hire more minorities and women. In 1985, following a policy change by the Reagan administration, the Justice Department changed its position and required agencies with existing affirmative action consent decrees, including

312-522: A written examination and an interview. A career development system was created for troopers through sergeants, which included additional ranks based on years of service and education/training, along with plans for financial incentives. However, funding for this system was never approved, and as a result, the additional ranks are awarded solely based on recognition of years of service within each grade. Corporal ranks must also show proof of case experience to receive recognition for an advanced rank. As of 2004,

364-464: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Inspector general An inspector general is an investigative official in a civil or military organization . The plural of the term is "inspectors general". The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (Australia) (IGIS) is an independent statutory office holder who reviews the activities of the six Australian intelligence agencies under IGIS jurisdiction. The Inspector-General of

416-446: Is a three-star rank who heads the police force of a province. The inspector general of police (IGP) is a Police Service of Pakistan officer, appointed by the federal government with consent of the provincial chief minister. The rank insignia of an inspector general of police is the national emblem or one pip containing the national emblem above a crossed sword and baton worn on both shoulder flashes. The office of General Inspector of

468-500: Is a compact 9x19mm handgun. The Florida Highway Patrol's troops cover the following counties as listed: The Florida Highway Patrol is authorized by Florida law to have an Auxiliary force. The Auxiliary personnel are volunteers who dedicate a minimum number of hours on a part-time, but regularly recurring basis to supplement the Florida Highway Patrol in its legislated duties. The maximum number of auxiliary personnel

520-684: Is a disparity in the level of services provided to local governments that cannot be explained. In places like Orange, Escambia, Marion, and many rural counties, the FHP handles all traffic crash investigations in unincorporated areas. In other counties like Duval, Broward, and Palm Beach, the Sheriff handles a majority of traffic crash investigations on the same type of roadways. All other Florida counties fall somewhere among or between these extremes." FHP has statewide jurisdiction, but shortfalls in FHP staffing sometimes lead to sheriff's offices and city police forces picking up more work, straining resources. Of

572-490: Is known as the inspector general of police. He is from the Bangladesh Civil Service police cadre. The current inspector general of police is Dr. Benazir Ahmed, and his predecessor was Dr. Javed Patwary. There is another temporary post of inspector general of police, known as Pulish Shômônnoyôk ( Bengali : পুলিশ সমন্বয়ক্ ) or "police coordinator", currently held by Bivuti Vooshon Choudhury. Before 1867,

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624-473: Is limited by law. Auxiliary personnel receive no individual wages, health or insurance benefits, and may not work as auxiliary troopers for compensation ( e.g. off duty employment). Just as with any Florida law enforcement officer, auxiliary personnel who wish to be considered for a traditional Auxiliary trooper position must meet minimum statutory qualification criteria. Additionally, auxiliary members must successfully meet other requirements including submitting

676-419: Is one star above a crossed sword and baton. The Indian Coast Guard also has the rank of inspector general. The coast guard regions are commanded by officers of the rank of inspector general. The army's inspector general ( generalinspektøren for hæren —GIH) is the immediate superior of the commanding officer of special forces FSK . In Pakistan, the inspector general of police or provincial police officer

728-405: Is particularly prestigious as a job appointment after studies at the École Nationale d'Administration . In recent decades, many of its members have occupied various high positions in lieu of their traditional mission of inspection. The corps has come under increased criticism for this. Within the uniformed services , "inspector general" can refer to both a rank (especially within the police) and

780-563: Is responsible for enforcement activities within specific areas that cover various counties. Some troops have statewide or regional responsibilities, including those assigned to weigh station enforcement. For instance: - **Troop K** patrols Florida’s Turnpike. - **Troop I** handles commercial vehicle enforcement in North Florida. - **Troop J** oversees commercial vehicle enforcement in South Florida. The commander of each troop holds

832-689: Is the successor to the Soviet Armed Forces 's Group of Inspectors General , which was dissolved in 1992. In the Swedish Armed Forces the inspector general ( generalinspektör or truppslagsinspektör ) was the highest official for a military branch or combat arm . The first arm to have an inspector general was the artillery where the Master-General of the Ordnance had this function since 1634. Inspector general of

884-504: Is they head a police force for a particular city. Inspectors general in Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP) are either Indian Police Service (IPS) officers or directly appointed gazetted officers ( DAGOs ), who are directly appointed Assistant Commandants (through UPSC entrance test from the year 2005 onwards). The rank insignia of an inspector general of police or joint commissioner of police

936-566: Is usually a senior military officer responsible for the inspection of military units to ensure that they meet appropriate standards of training and efficiency. Unlike American inspectors general, they do not usually have an investigative or law enforcement function. For many years the Royal Air Force maintained a post of inspector general . The commanding officers of the Royal Irish Constabulary (and later of

988-496: The French Civil Service , an inspector general ( inspecteur général ) is a member of a body of civil servants known as inspection générale , generally of a high level, charged with a nationwide mission to inspect some specific services and provide government officials with advice regarding that service. Most ministries have their own inspectorates general, including for instance: The inspection générale des Finances

1040-606: The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation was established in 2008, and consists of around thirty retired senior officers. The main task of the office is "to promote the organization of combat and operational training of troops, the construction and further development of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the development of the theory and history of military art, and the education of personnel." It

1092-663: The National Safety Council . In 1994, the FHP, in collaboration with all ten cellular phone companies operating in Florida, launched a "Dial *FHP" program, which allowed the public to make free phone calls to FHP to report highway offenses (such as drunk and reckless driving) as well as motorists in distress. The program became very popular. On July 1, 2011, the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance (a state law enforcement agency responsible for commercial vehicle laws in

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1144-604: The Royal Ulster Constabulary until replaced by chief constable ) and many Commonwealth police forces also bore the title of inspector general of police and it is still used in India and some other former British territories. The inspector general is also the name given to the chief executive officer of the Insolvency Service . Inspector and variants of it are rank titles of officers in

1196-479: The inspector general of the federal armed forces ( Generalinspekteur der Bundeswehr ) has been the highest-ranking soldier (four star or full general in rank), responsible for the overall military planning and the principal military advisor to the federal minister of defense and the federal government. As professional head of the Armed Forces, his position is broadly equivalent to that of the British Chief of

1248-485: The unincorporated areas of 24 counties, and in an additional 26 counties, the majority of crashes. In 17 counties, the Sheriff's Office conducts more crash investigations than the FHP." The FHP's functional role and responsibilities vary significantly among counties. The 2011 report noted, "The staffing methodology of the FHP is largely based on historical agency decisions, formal and informal arrangements with local governments, and to some degree political influence...There

1300-544: The "Statewide Overtime Action Response" (SOAR) program targeting traffic enforcement in areas deemed high priority. An investigation by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' office of inspector general into the SOAR program found that more than a dozen troopers, including several with decades of service had committed misconduct by receiving overtime pay for hours spent not working, among other offenses; some of

1352-634: The Armed Forces existed in the Second Polish Republic and was held by, among others, Józef Piłsudski . In Romania , inspector general is the title given to the head of the Romanian Police , Romanian Border Police , Romanian Gendarmerie and the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (whose central commands are called "general inspectorates"). The Office of Inspectors General of

1404-568: The Australian Defence Force conducts internal reviews of administrative action, investigates Service Police professional standards breaches and other significant incidents including Service deaths, and reviews and audits the operation of the military justice system independently of the chain of command. The Inspector-General Australian Defence Force is appointed by the Minister for Defence. The chief of police of Bangladesh

1456-800: The Bureau of Field Operations. The Bureau of Field Operations is split into three regions: the Northern, Central, and Southern, each headed by a chief. Additionally, the FHP has a Special Services Command and a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement team, both led by a chief who holds the same rank as the regional commanders. Patrol operation chiefs oversee three regions: - **Northern Region**: Commanded by Chief John Gourley, this region includes Troops A, B, G, and H. - **Central Region**: Commanded by Chief Chris Blackmon, this region includes Troops C, D, and K. - **Southern Region**: Commanded by Chief Joseph M. Franza Jr., this region includes Troops E, F, and L. Each troop

1508-697: The Country as it is not considered a State Police. Troopers are however sworn law enforcement officers with Statewide Arrest Powers, but unlike for example the Louisiana State Police, FHP only handles Traffic Enforcement and Traffic Crash Investigation on the State of Florida roadways. In Florida, the constitutional Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida's equivalent to

1560-549: The Defence Staff . In the system of German police forces ( Bundespolizei , Landespolizei , and the German Parliament Police ), the highest-ranking riot police officer is called inspector of the federal police ( Inspekteur der Bereitschaftspolizeien der Länder ), although this position is a more coordinating than commanding one. All of the sixteen German state police forces have an inspector, usually as

1612-457: The FBI, handles Criminal Investigations and Officer Records and Training and provides Statewide Crime Lab Services. FHP does have a Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence, but it does not do the same thing FDLE does. Its function is slightly different but works hand in hand with FDLE and other agencies. BCII handles odometer fraud, VIN number fraud, and in some cases Auto Theft Rings. The Director of

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1664-539: The FHP had 1,654 full-time, sworn personnel. This was about 10 full-time troopers for every 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios in the country. The FHP's website stated in 2021 that the agency was authorized for a total of 2,475 full-time employees (1,946 sworn and 529 non-sworn). In 1979, the United States Department of Justice sued the Florida Highway Patrol, alleging race and sex discrimination in employment. The State of Florida entered into

1716-529: The FHP's use. In 2017, the FHP deployed a small number of "subdued cruisers" (nicknamed "Ghost Cruisers") for enforcement, assigning one to each of the state's dozen patrol troops. As of 2007, FHP owned eight airplanes. In 2010, FHP adopted the Glock 37 Gen 4 and the subcompact Glock 39 , both in . 45 GAP , as the patrol's duty weapon . As of 2021, FHP's primary service weapon is the Glock 45 MOS. The Glock 45 MOS

1768-494: The Florida Highway Patrol serves as one of the 19 members of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission . The FHP was established in 1939 under Colonel H. Neil Kirkman. Troopers originally patrolled on motorcycles ; among the first patrol cars used by the force was the 1940 Ford De Luxe . In 1948, Florida received national recognition for its driver license program from

1820-401: The Florida Highway Patrol, to "end the use of numerical goals and quotas designed to increase employment of women, blacks or Hispanic Americans." As of 2017, FHP sworn members are 61% white, 14% African American, 23% Hispanic, and 2% other. FHP sworn members are 89% male and 11% female. Florida law designates the prescribed colors as 'Florida Highway Patrol black and tan.' Florida law makes it

1872-428: The agency fired a trooper who declined to give speeding tickets to two state legislators who had been pulled over. The trooper won reinstatement after arguing that he was following an unwritten FHP practice of not issuing citations to state legislators, who control the agency's budget. The FHP has launched a series of anti-aggressive driving campaigns, including "Operation Safe Ride" (2004–2005). FHP also launched

1924-448: The annual average long-form traffic crash reports completed by Florida law enforcement agencies, the 2011 study found that FHP investigated 32% of crashes, county sheriff's offices 23%, and municipal police and other agencies 45%. FHP investigates 58% of traffic fatalities in the state; these investigations are substantially more complicated than non-fatal traffic investigations. The Florida Highway Patrol differs from most State Agencies in

1976-782: The auxiliary coordinator. Throughout the state, each auxiliary unit is supervised by a full-time member who comes under the purview of the troop commander within each troop. Auxiliary duties include: patrolling the highways of the state, assisting motorists, participating in vehicle equipment and license checkpoints, operating the mobile Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Unit, and participating in specialized events or details relevant to traffic related matter. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Providing Highway Safety and Security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. Within FLHSMV, additional divisions are organized which operate as separate agencies, but within

2028-405: The cavalry and inspector general of the service troops was founded in the 19th century. The infantry did not get an inspector general until 1914. The engineer troops and signal troops followed in 1937 and a surgeon general in 1941. In 1941 the commander of the coastal artillery was also renamed inspector general of the coastal artillery. In 1998 the previous inspectors general were abolished and

2080-472: The commanders of the major branches ( army , air force and navy ) was renamed "inspector general", renamed again to "branch inspector" in 2003 to resume the title commander in 2014. In Turkey the office of an Inspector General was created in 1927 and disestablished in 1952. He ruled with martial law and over all military, juridical and civilian matters. In the British tradition, an inspector general

2132-623: The framework of FLHSMV. Some of these divisions are established by Florida law within FLHSMV, while other non-statutorily established divisions and bureaus are created by the department for the administration of its mission. As of 2015, FLHSMV had the following major Divisions within the Department: The agency is headquartered in the Neil Kirkman Building in Tallahassee . This Florida -related article

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2184-566: The highest-ranking uniformed police officer. The state police commanders-in-chief ( Landespolizeipräsidenten' ) are very often not genuine police officers but recruited from administrative personnel. The competence for police services in Germany is in general assigned to the federal states of Germany. The federal police is a coordinating police department with a number of narrowly defined competences, e.g. in border control, airport and trial security as well as protection of German embassies abroad. In

2236-498: The police of Britain and most Commonwealth countries. In the United States, an inspector general leads an organization charged with examining the actions of a government agency, military organization, or military contractor as a general auditor of their operations to ensure they are operating in compliance with generally established policies of the government, to audit the effectiveness of security procedures, or to discover

2288-599: The position of Inspector General of Canada existed as the minister responsible for finances and government spending in the Province of Canada . After 1867 the position was assumed as the Minister of Finance . Alexander Galt served as the last Inspector General from 1858 to 1867 and the first Minister of Finance in 1867. Colombia's inspector general is a unique post with broad powers to investigate government malfeasance and to bar public officials from running for office. In

2340-588: The possibility of misconduct, waste, fraud, theft, or certain types of criminal activity by individuals or groups related to the agency's operation, usually involving some misuse of the organization's funds or credit. In the United States, there are numerous offices of inspector general at the federal, state, and local levels; the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army is

2392-403: The power to bear arms and make arrests. The supervision and direction of a full-time trooper may come in the form being present at the scene or in radio contact with the auxiliary trooper. Auxiliary troopers wear agency issued sidearms, and similar but slightly distinctive uniforms. The Auxiliary is overseen by a high ranking full-time command staff member of the Florida Highway Patrol who acts as

2444-413: The rank of Major. Promotions within the ranks of Corporal (Trooper II), Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain require specific minimum service times and the successful completion of a promotional examination. Specifically: - **Promotion to Corporal**: Requires a written examination. - **Promotion to Sergeant and Lieutenant**: Requires a written examination and an assessment. - **Promotion to Captain**: Requires

2496-666: The scope of responsibility of the state police departments, the federal police can only act with permission, or request of the local state police. During the British rule in India , in 1861, the British Government introduced the Indian Councils Act 1861 . The act created a new cadre of police, called Superior Police Services , later known as the Indian Imperial Police . The highest rank in

2548-475: The service was the Inspector General . Currently, in modern India , the inspector general of police or joint commissioner of police is a two-star rank officer and one of the most senior officers in the state police forces. All inspectors general and joint commissioners in state police forces are Indian Police Service officers. They are in some states the commissioner of police for the city, that

2600-475: The state) was transferred from the Florida Department of Transportation to the FHP (which is a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ). The consolidation was a result of Senate Bill 2160, passed by lawmakers during the 2011 Legislative Session, which gave responsibility for commercial vehicle licensing, registrations, fuel permits, and enforcement to DHSMV. In 2013,

2652-638: The study estimated that 42% of FHP troopers practiced racial discrimination. The director of the Division of Highway Patrol is the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) commander and holds the rank of Colonel. Three deputy directors, who are Lieutenant Colonels, assist the director. The FHP is divided into three main bureaus: the Bureau of Records and Training, which includes operating the Florida Highway Patrol Academy in Tallahassee, and

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2704-602: The troopers were fired, while others were suspended or internally disciplined. The troopers' lawyers argued that their clients had followed a longstanding unwritten FHP rules. In 2019, the Office of Inspector General conducted a review of Florida Highway Patrol Troopers and bias based profiling. The results of the review were published January 14, 2020. A 2021 study in the American Economic Review found that minorities were significantly less likely to receive discounts on their traffic tickets than White drivers;

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