Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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METROLINK BUREAU |
Unit Order: 610-22 |
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Effective Date: 09-07-2011 Revision Date: 09-07-2011 Annual Review: 10-01-17 |
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Subject: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SECURE AREAS |
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Unit Commander Metrolink Bureau: Andrew H. Rosso |
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Reference: Penal Code Section 4575(a) |
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PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this Unit Order is to set guidelines for possessing personal wireless communication devices within secure areas.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This unit order applies to all sworn and civilian personnel.
ORDER:
No personal telephones are allowed in secure areas. This includes station jails and court lock-ups as well as all custody facilities. Possession of a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, voice over internet protocol (VOIP) phone or wireless internet device in a secured area is prohibited.
Per 4575 (a) P.C., any person in a local correctional facility who possesses a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, pager, or wireless internet device who is not authorized to possess that item is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars (1,000).
A correctional facility is defined as any secured facility, station jail and court lock-up.
Any prior approval will come from the Undersheriff.
FIELD SERGEANTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
All Metrolink Bureau Sergeants are tasked with monitoring the work environment to ensure compliance with this unit order.