PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for the use of gun lockers and security/storage of Department-issued firearms and equipment for sworn personnel who have not obtained United States citizenship.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all sworn personnel who were hired using an employment-based immigrant visa and are not currently United States citizens working at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF).
ORDER:
Sworn personnel assigned to this classification shall secure their Department-issued firearm, magazines, ammunition, and issued badges in their designated locker at all times when not in use. Removal of these items from the locker is permitted only while the employee is on-duty or participating in Department-authorized training.
Prior to removing any Department-issued firearm, ammunition, or issued badges, sworn personnel must notify the on-duty Watch Commander.
While off-duty and not in the performance of official duties, personnel shall not be authorized to possess, transport, and/or purchase any firearm or ammunition.
All personnel shall refer and adhere to the Department policies and procedures relating to firearms and ammunition.