Drivers carry a lot of paper… You will hear the officer ask for a CDL and the driver asks if he can recite a number to him.

The morning continues… Driver with expired annual Haz Mat permit Checking CDLs using SAFER 10:30: Customer at a county clerk’s office calls to make sure he does not need a special mobile machinery sticker on utility carts Driver finalizes Haz Mat permit, battery on truck dies.

Senior Port Officer Alecs Washington Ten years experience Previous full time MCSAP inspector Gets asked all the time if he played for the Broncos

Role of the Senior Port Officer Part of District management team Create scheduling Prepare time sheets Order supplies Acts as District Supervisor when necessary Trainer May cover shifts, assist at counter Provides outreach to other agencies Assist in hiring process

Mid day 11:30 Assisting newer officer on other side of Port IFTA, IRP questions Driver with incorrect empty weight vehicle registration, requires issuance of 72 hour permit. 72 hour permit allows continued operation until proper registration can be obtained

You grab lunch when you can

Issuing a citation As law enforcement officers, Port Officers issue penalty assessments and summonses. FY 09-10 issued 32,000 citations 12:45 – First citation of the day Older “Cab Over” Truck Failure to display valid registration Mismatching trailer registrations Blown tire (would be a out of service violation if inspector on duty)

1:00 pm Officer Elaine Vasquez reports for duty. Checks for dyed fuel while Officer Thieme works counter 3:00 Officer Thieme closes out drawer, exchanges duties with Officer Vasquez