LANCASTER STATION
UNIT ORDER # 27
SELF ASSIGNMENT OF CALLS
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this order is to clarify self-assignment of calls by sworn personnel at Lancaster station. Limiting the self-assignment of calls to emergent situations will allow the station dispatcher to more readily manage the safe coverage of our service areas.
ORDER:
Lancaster station field units shall not assign themselves to existing incidents unless the call is emergent or warrants an immediate response of numerous field units.
Personnel have the duty to evaluate the need for additional units at an incident based upon existing factors including, but not limited to, the nature of the call, the availability of assisting personnel, and the need to provide area coverage. If circumstances exist, and the need for additional personnel is warranted, deputy personnel shall notify the dispatcher and request to be added to that call.
FIELD SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITY
It shall be the responsibility of the field sergeant to monitor field unit activities to ensure adherence to this order.