PURPOSE:
The purpose of this station order is to establish guidelines for station personnel In regards to the number of personnel at a restaurant within the station reporting district.
SCOPE:
The Importance of providing nutrition for our assigned personnel during the course of an 8, 10, 12, or 16-hour shift does not go unnoticed. Our city has many restaurants however this attracts law enforcement personnel from neighboring cities and other Sheriff personnel not assigned to West Hollywood. Unfortunately, the congregation of multiple· patrol and unmarked vehicles parked outside a restaurant, convenience store or another business, lends to the perception that West Hollywood personnel are not providing adequate service to the residents and business owners. With that, we must limit the number of patrol and unmarked vehicles parked at a restaurant at the same time (unless there is a call-for-service). This order applies to all employees assigned to West Hollywood Station.
ORDER:
During the course of any shift, there shall be no more than two (2) patrol vehicles (including detective unmarked vehicles and motors) parked outside or in-and-around any restaurant, convenience store, or another business. Inclusive to this order, the number of on-duty personnel allowed to eat at a restaurant during a single sitting is limited to four (4) people.
NOTE: Use of position or identification to solicit a gratuity or privilege is a violation of MPP Section 3-01/030/05-General Behavior and goes against our Department's Code of Ethics.