PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this unit order is to establish Facilities Services Bureau (FSB) policy to ensure consistent, uninterrupted operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) devices installed in FSB County assigned vehicles.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all FSB personnel, who may in the course of their normal duties utilize and/or operate a County vehicle.
ORDER:
All County vehicles which have been assigned to FSB have been equipped with a GPS tracking device. These devices are utilized as a management tool to facilitate and determine the location of vehicles and related staffing resources in a real time. GPS vehicle tracking enhances FSB’s ability to efficiently locate and dispatch nearby personnel and resources Countywide both during normal business operations and in the event of a significant incident.
This unit order prohibits employees from tampering, altering, disconnecting, or in any way interfering with proper operation of the installed GPS device.
PROCEDURE:
If it is determined that a particular unit device has become defective or inoperable, the affected vehicle shall be scheduled for inspection and correction immediately. If upon inspection it is determined that the device has been intentionally disconnected, damaged, or comprised in any manner, an investigation will be initiated.