Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
400 Delano PD Policy Manual
Patrol Function
400.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to define the patrol function and address
intraorganizational cooperation and information sharing.
400.1.1 FUNCTIONS
Officers will generally patrol in clearly marked vehicles, patrol assigned jurisdictional areas of the
CIty, respond to calls for assistance, act as a deterrent to crime, enforce state and local laws and
respond to emergencies 24 hours per day seven days per week.
Patrol will generally provide the following services within the limits of available resources:
Patrol that is directed at the prevention of criminal acts, traffic violations and collisions, the
maintenance of public order, and the discovery of hazardous situations or conditions
Crime prevention activities such as residential inspections, business inspections, community
presentations, etc.
Calls for service, both routine and emergency in nature
Investigation of both criminal and non-criminal acts
The apprehension of criminal offenders
Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving activities such as citizen assists and individual
citizen contacts of a positive nature
The sharing of information between the Patrol and other divisions within the Department, as well
as other outside governmental agencies
The application of resources to specific problems or situations within the community, which may
be improved or resolved by Community Oriented Policing and problem solving strategies
Traffic direction and control when required
400.1.2 PROCEDURES
A. The department shall provide and maintain continual 24-hour Uniform Patrol coverage
1. On duty personnel shall remain available until relieved at change of shift.
2. "Availability" equates to being fully equipped and in uniform, whether in the station or the field.
3. Once the on-coming shift is available and ready for assignments, shift change can occur.
4. When a shift is in "briefing status" this shall be considered continuous coverage.
B. Procedures for the assignment to patrol shifts.
1. The patrol shifts are designed around the 12-hour, 4 squads (shifts) format.
Blue Team 0600-1800 hours
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