MAJOR CRIMES BUREAU
DETECTIVE DIVISION
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Bureau Order Number: 2-4
Subject: Personal Cell Phones in Custody Facilities
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Effective Date: |
09-01-2011 |
Last Date Revised: |
11-13-2015 |
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Last Date Reviewed: |
09-09-2021 |
Next Review Date: |
09-09-2022 |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to establish policy regarding the use of personal cell phones by Major Crimes Bureau personnel.
GUIDELINES
Possession of a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, voice over internet protocol (VOIP) phone, or wireless internet device, in a secured area is prohibited.
A secured area is defined as a correctional facility, station jail and court lock-up.
Per 4575(a)PC Any person in a local correctional facility who possesses a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, pager or wireless internet device, who is not authorized to possess that item is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).