Who approves duties for DOC vehicle use?

• A. The facility Intake Sergeant.
• B. The Shift Commander.
• C. The appropriate division chief.
• D. The DOC Commissioner.

Answer: (C)

Authority to approve duties for DOC vehicle use rests with the appropriate division chief, who oversees the division’s fleet and official travel. This role has the delegation to authorize official vehicle assignments, ensure they align with policy, and maintain proper records for usage, cost, and safety. The division chief is positioned to balance operational needs with accountability and budgeting within that division. The other roles operate at different levels or with different focuses: a facility intake sergeant handles intake duties, not fleet approval; the shift commander directs daily operations on a shift but does not grant formal vehicle-duty authorizations; the DOC Commissioner holds overall leadership, but routine approvals are delegated down to the division level.