PURPOSE OF ORDER:
To ensure the availability of station detectives’ when/if they are needed on serious or complicated felony cases.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all Altadena Station personnel.
ORDER:
It is the policy of The Altadena 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 on an on-call basis for consultation after hours and on weekends, and may be called, with the approval of the Watch Commander, for guidance with complicated cases, assistance on search or Ramey warrants, advice, or juvenile matters.
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 “Duty Detective” will respond to the station to handle the case. Overtime shall be pre-approved by either the Detective Bureau Commander or the on-duty Watch Commander.
The “Duty Detective” will be available from 1700 hours Monday thru 0700 hours the following Monday and can be reached either at home or by pager. The schedule for the “Duty Detective” shall be kept at the Watch Deputy’s desk. The assigned after hours “Duty Detective” shall ensure that the Watch Deputy has a current phone number and pager number available during their on-call duty.