Underwater operations shall be the responsibility of the Special Enforcement Bureau's, Emergency Services Detail. The Emergency Services Detail shall determine the feasibility of the operation, the personnel and equipment to be used, and the most suitable methods of conducting the operation.
When an underwater operation is indicated, the concerned station or unit shall notify the duty officer at the Special Enforcement Bureau.
NOTE: Marina Del Rey Station and Parks Bureau are authorized to maintain dive teams to assist with their waterway and coastal operations. Under emergent circumstances where lifesaving efforts are necessary, divers from these teams may deploy without authorization from the Special Enforcement Bureau.