Unit Order #11 - After Hours Detective

It is the policy of the Crescenta Valley Station that a station detective shall be available for serious or complicated felony cases requiring bail enhancement, search warrants, interview prior to bailout, or any other instance which field personnel believe will be enhanced by input from a station detective.  Detective Bureau personnel are available for consultation after hours and on weekends, and may be called, with the approval of the Watch Commander and the Detective Commander, for guidance with complicated cases, assistance on search or Ramey warrants, advise, or juvenile matters.  The Detective Commander shall be contacted prior to contacting detective personnel and will determine which designated Detective will respond or just be contacted telephonically.

When notified, the designated detective will evaluate the case, determine whether an interview is necessary and ascertain from the time of arrest and charge, when the case must be filed.  If necessary, the designated Detective will respond to the station to handle the case.  While detectives are on a flex schedule, overtime (if necessary) shall be pre-approved by either the D.B. Commander or the on duty Watch Commander.

The Detective Commander will be available and can be reached either at home or by cell phone as needed for consultation.

(Revised on 02/14/2013)