2-11/040.00 - Emergency Operations Bureau



The Emergency Operations Bureau provides a variety of specialized services throughout the County and consists of the following units:

  • Tactical Planning Unit;
  • Department Operations Center; and
  • Labor Relations Unit.

Emergency Operations Bureau will be responsible for the following volunteer programs:

  • Station Community Advisory Committees;
  • Station Clergy Councils;
  • Volunteers in Police Service;
  • CERT (21 hour FEMA certified);
  • Training for all volunteer coordinators and crime prevention staff (includes monthly training meetings);
  • Membership on the LASD Volunteer Association;
  • Coordination of the Volunteer Interpreter Program;
  • Drivers training for volunteers;
  • Emergency Services Index Program; and
  • Volunteers on Patrol Program;
  • Coordinate and expedite activities of civilian volunteers when requested;
  • Oversight for the Countywide LASD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training which includes:
    • Station training;
    • Focus group training;
    • Regional and countywide drills; and
    • Refreshers;
  • Oversee the training and planning for the disaster services workers; and
  • Coordinating and facilitating other special projects as directed by Department executives.