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.