PURPOSE OF THE ORDER:
This directive will establish procedures regarding the monitoring and supervision of Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) as they perform their duties in the field.
ORDER:
All VOP's shall be issued a portable radio, assigned a call-sign, and be included on the station's "Daily In-Service" for the purposes of being monitored and supervised by Station supervisory personnel. Prior to beginning their shift duties, all VOP's shall provide station desk personnel with vehicle information
(when applicable), portable radio information, and expected areas of patrol during their shift. VOP's shall utilize the "X" MDT Alpha personnel Classification code, when applicable.
WATCH SERGEANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
Watch Sergeants are responsible for ensuring that VOP's are properly monitored and
supervised throughout the shift as well as accounted for on the Daily In-Service.
UNIT COMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
Unit commanders are responsible for developing and implementing training and review
processes to ensure strict compliance with this Station Order.