Radio frequencies (channels) and the licenses to operate radio equipment are issued to Los Angeles County for this Department by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All communications equipment and its use must conform to Department and FCC regulations including:
- All temporary or permanent base Station equipment must be approved and licensed at the specified site;
- All radio equipment must be FCC type-accepted and approved by the Director of OAS;
- Only communications which are essential to official police activities are permissible;
- No indiscreet or profane remarks;
- No superfluous or facetious wording or unauthorized communications,
- No personal remarks or conversation; and
- Use of radio channels for training or simulation shall occur only with the prior approval of the SCC Watch Commander.
Failure to comply with FCC Rules and Regulations violates federal law and jeopardizes this Department's license to operate.