PURPOSE:
To provide an explanation of police jurisdictions and responsibilities for the various properties located at the Federal enclave and to recognize and understand the respective City, County, State, and Federal lands and jurisdictional districts.
SCOPE:
The order applies to all West Hollywood Station personnel.
ORDER:
Area I - Federal Building, Reporting District (RD) 0983
Located at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard. This includes the Federal Building and grounds, parking lot, and the Administration Building
Note: The roadway between Veterans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard is patrolled by the California Highway Patrol. If an incident occurs of a criminal nature, it will be handled West Hollywood Sheriffs Station.
Police Services:
Routine law enforcement conducted by the Federal Protective Police.
In exclusive jurisdictional areas, local police may not exercise police powers, unless invited onto the property. Under Section 40 of the United States Code 318b, the Administrator of General Services or a duly authorized official of the General Services administration may invite local law enforcement onto the property to assist during an emergency. West Hollywood Sheriff's Station will initially provide that assistance.
Note: The sidewalks on both sides of the street along Wilshire Boulevard in front of the Federal Building are Los Angeles County jurisdiction and are policed by the West Hollywood Sheriffs Station.
Applicable Arres Codes/Charging Procedures:
Arrestees must be charged under Title 18 United States Code, Section 13, and the description of the State or local violation given (followed by the section number and code in Parenthesis). This applies to Federal property not on the sidewalks or streets.
Area ll - Veterans Affairs Medical Center - South of Wilshire, RD 0981
Trailer Park - 1401 Sepulveda Boulevard (RD 0984)
National Guard Armory - 1100 Federal Avenue (RD 0985)
Police Services:
Medical Center - routine law enforcement is conducted by the Veteran Affairs Police located on the property.
This is an area of Federal/ County concurrent jurisdiction allowing Sheriffs personnel to enter the grounds in emergency situations. Formal invitation is not necessary.
Trailer Park - routine law enforcement is conducted by the Federal Protective Police. Emergencies will be handled by personnel at West Hollywood Sheriffs Stalion. Formal invitation is not necessary.
National Guard Annory - Alarm calls received by West Hollywood Station will be handled by personnel from the Sheriffs Station.
Applicable Arres Codes/Charging Procedures:
Arrests are made under provisions of the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, or appropriate California codes. Violators are processed through the Los Angeles County Court system.
Area III - Veterans Affairs Medical Center - North of Wilshire, RD 981
Police Services:
Routine law enforcement is conducted by the Veteran's Affairs Police located on the property. Formal invitation is not necessary. (See Letter on Retrocession of VA Hospital Grounds, dated January 9, 1978.)
Applicable Arres Codes/Charging Procedures:
Arrests are made under provisions of the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, or appropriate California codes. Violators are processed through the Los Angeles County Court system.
Area IV - National Cemetery, RD 0982
Police Services:
Routine law enforcement is conducted by the Veteran's Affairs Police located on the hospital grounds. West Hollywood Station personnel will handle emergencies when called upon by the Veteran's Affairs Police.
Applicable Arres Codes/Charging Procedures:
Arrests are made under provisions of the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, or appropriate California codes. Violators are processed through the Los Angeles County Court system.
Police Services:
All traffic-related problems are handled by the California Highway Patrol.
The following streets are for routine law enforcement:
Wilshire Boulevard (RD 0984)
11030 through 11550. Area is bounded by fence lines from the west curb line of Veteran Avenue to 31 feet east of the west curb line of Federal Avenue.
Sepulveda Boulevard (RD 0982 & 0983)
Area is bounded by fence lines on sides from north curb line of Ohio Avenue to the north curb line of Constitution Avenue.
San Diego Freeway (RD 0981 & 0984)
Area is bounded by fence lines from Ohio Avenue overpass to Constitution Avenue overpass including the off ramps and the area between off ramps and freeway.
Bringham Avenue (RD 0981)
Area is bounded by the government fence line and the center of the street from San Vicente Boulevard north to where the street narrows at Montana Avenue.
San Vicente Boulevard (RD 0981)
Area between Bringham Avenue and Federal Avenue. Bounded by government fence line and white line between the number one and number two southbound traffic lanes.
Federal Avenue (RD 0985)
East side of street between 1250 through 1300. Area is bounded by the center of the street to aline 10 feet east of the east curb. The National Guard Armory complex is 419 feet x 400 feet deep.
Applicable Arres Codes/Charging Procedures:
Arrests are made under provisions of the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, or appropriate California codes. Violators are processed through the Los Angeles County Court system.