Station Order 40/31.00 Mandated Equipment For Station Jailers

PURPOSE OF THE ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to maximize the safety and security of jail staff.  This order sets forth the minimum equipment standards for all uniformed personnel assigned to San Dimas Station Jail.

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to the station jail.

ORDER:

To comply with existing Custody Division policy regarding mandated equipment, the following shall be adhered to:

CDM 3-06/055.00 MANDATED EQUIPMENT

Uniformed personnel shall wear the following on their belt:

• Authorized aerosol chemical, carried in the appropriate holder
• Set of handcuffs in a handcuff case
• Handcuff Key
• Radio with electronic microphone in a Department radio holder

• Functioning flashlight that is Department approved
• TASER (if available), shall be issued to and used by those who have completed the Department’s TASER Training Program, and carried in the TASER holster
• Assigned Keys
• “PAT” Personal Alarm Transmitter (issued solely at SDM)

Supervisors of the rank of sergeant and above may make exceptions to the above policy on a case by case basis.  All exceptions shall be noted in the Uniform Daily Activity Log (Title-15).

It is recommended that personnel also wear the following;

• “Ripp Hobble”
• Second set of handcuffs in a handcuff case
• A black lanyard to hold assigned keys

If any of the equipment is not working, lost, broken, or in need of repair notify the on-duty watch commander and jail administration lieutenant.  Submit an SH-49 report if your radio is lost or broken.  (2) PAT’s are assigned to the jail.  If a PAT is broken or needs a battery replacement submit a repair request via e-mail to the SDM Utility LET.  If the PAT’s are not working due to Wi-Fi signal issues, submit a repair request thru Cherwell.