Who may perform unannounced inspections?

• A. All sworn members
• B. Supervisors and Lieutenants
• C. Only the Chief
• D. Civilians

Answer: (B)

Unannounced inspections are meant to verify real-time adherence to vehicle policies by those who have the authority to enforce them. Supervisors and Lieutenants are the ones entrusted with oversight and policy enforcement; they can drop in without notice to check vehicle maintenance, usage records, and compliance, and to take corrective action if issues are found. This level of responsibility aligns with their role in day-to-day operations and ensures inspections are effective and unbiased. The Chief is responsible for leadership and high-level authorization, but routine unannounced checks are typically delegated to supervisors and lieutenants. Civilians generally don’t have the official authority to conduct these inspections, and not every sworn member has supervisory duties, so they aren’t the appropriate group for this task.