What authority do supervisors and lieutenants have regarding vehicle inspections?

• A. They may perform unannounced inspections to ensure compliance with the provisions of the order.
• B. They may only schedule announced inspections.
• C. They cannot inspect vehicles.
• D. They can inspect only the vehicles they own.

Answer: (C)

The key point is that the vehicle inspection function is reserved for authorized inspection personnel, not supervisors or lieutenants. In this setup, those ranks do not have the formal authority to perform a vehicle inspection themselves. If a supervisor or lieutenant notices something concerning, they should document it and route it through the proper chain so trained inspectors can conduct the inspection and verify compliance. This keeps inspections objective, consistent, and properly recorded, avoiding subjective judgments or mixed responsibilities. The idea that they could inspect unannounced, only schedule announced inspections, inspect vehicles they own, or similar arrangements isn’t how the authority is defined in this policy.