05-04 CHAIN OF COMMAND

Unit Order:  05-04

Subject:       CHAIN OF COMMAND

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Unit Order is to establish a clear chain of command for members of TRAP when performing their assigned duties for the task force. 

GUIDELINES

The chain of command for this unit shall consist of the following:

• Captain (Project Director)
• Lieutenant
• Sergeant/Team Supervisor
• Detective                                                                                                      

Supervisors that expect to be absent from their assignment beyond their regularly scheduled days off, shall designate a subordinate or person of equal rank to fulfill their duties while they are absent.  TRAP members considering any TRAP related law enforcement operation or investigative action shall not be required to seek permission or approval from outside the TRAP chain of command to proceed with the operation, or to complete administrative operations plans from their parent agency.  The approved TRAP/LASD Operations Plans, Search Warrant and Informant packages, and other associated required forms and procedures delineated within the Unit Orders are sufficient to proceed with an operation.

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MARTIN L. RODRIGUEZ, CAPTAIN

PROJECT DIRECTOR