3-01/110.15 - Dispatching Radio Cars and Emergency Equipment

A Unit of this Department and necessary equipment shall be dispatched when:

• This Department has primary jurisdiction;
• There is any question of jurisdiction;
• Available information indicates that our emergency services can arrive sooner than that of the agency having jurisdiction; and/or
• Requested by another jurisdiction.

If a call involves a traffic accident within the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol, radio cars shall be dispatched only if:

• Specifically requested by CHP;
• An alleged hit-and-run fatality is reported under circumstances which cause doubt that the death was attributable to a traffic accident;
• Sheriff's Department personnel or vehicles are involved; or
• Information is received alleging violation of laws, other than Vehicle Code, in conjunction with the traffic accident.