11-02 OPERATION OF BLACK AND WHITE PATROL VEHICLES BY NON-SWORN

         COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

"A TRADITION OF SERVICE"

OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE

Date: July 13, 2011
File:

FROM:          EDDIE RIVERO, A/CAPTAIN                                              TO: ALL PERSONNEL

CARSON STATION                                                                CARSON STATION

SUBJECT:     CARSON STATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE 11-02

OPERATION OF BLACK AND WHITE PATROL VEHICLES BY NON-SWORN

PERSONNEL

Purpose of Directive:

The purpose of this directive is to establish procedural guidelines and responsibilities for non-sworn personnel and the operation of black and white patrol vehicles.

Scope of Directive:

This directive applies to all non-sworn personnel assigned to Carson Sheriffs Station. This directive is effective immediately.

Directive:

Because the public cannot distinguish between sworn and non-sworn personnel operating black and white patrol vehicles, non-sworn personnel are directed to cover the light bar with an "Out of Service" cover prior to their operation.

Any deviation from this directive must be approved by either the station's unit commander or watch commander.

NOTE:

The intent of this directive is in no way meant to hinder or discourage non-sworn personnel from operating Carson Station's black and white patrol vehicles when appropriate. It was established, however, with the safety of non-sworn personnel being paramount.

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