Unit Order 63 - Notification of Noteworthy Events at Universal Sub-Station

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Station Order is to establish guidelines for station personnel regarding making notifications and documenting significant and/or noteworthy events that occur in the unincorporated area which is patrolled by Universal Substation personnel.

SCOPE:
This Station Order applies to all personnel, including all those on overtime, at the Universal Sub-Station.

ORDER:
The Sergeant or Acting Sergeant working Universal Citywalk shall verbally notify the West Hollywood Station Watch Commander of all significant and/or noteworthy events that occur in the unincorporated area which is patrolled by Universal Substation personnel. The Sergeant or Acting Sergeant working Universal Citywalk shall ensure the event is documented in the Watch Commander's Log for Universal Citywalk. The Watch Commander of West Hollywood Station may document the event in the West Hollywood Station Watch Commander Summary depending on the scope of the event.

The following are examples of significant and/or noteworthy events that require Station Watch Commander notification:

• Deputy-involved shootings.
• Injuries to deputies.
• Any police incident involving an elected official.
• Any major incident (i.e., hazardous materials incidents, aircraft accidents, evacuation situations, bomb threats, major disturbance, etc.)
• Major damage to property (fire, explosions, etc.).
• Homicides or deaths of a violent nature, including suicides in public places.
• Shootings or stabbings.
• Robberies.
• Fatal or serious injury traffic collisions.
• Hate crimes.
• Incidents involving gang activity.
• Large number of arrests involving a single incident.
• Incidents involving force used by deputy personnel.