Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
702 Delano PD Policy Manual
Vehicle Maintenance
702.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Employees are responsible for assisting in maintaining Department vehicles so that they are
properly equipped, properly maintained, properly refueled and present a clean appearance.
702.2 DEFECTIVE VEHICLES
When a department vehicle becomes inoperative or in need of repair that affects the safety
of the vehicle, that vehicle shall be removed from service for repair. Proper documentation
shall be promptly completed by the employee who first becomes aware of the defective
condition, describing the correction needed. The paperwork shall be promptly forwarded to vehicle
maintenance for repair.
702.2.1 DAMAGE OR POOR PERFORMANCE
Vehicles that may have been damaged, or perform poorly shall be removed from service for
inspections and repairs as soon as practicable.
702.2.2 SEVERE USE
Vehicles operated under severe-use conditions, which include operations for which the vehicle
is not designed or that exceed the manufacturer’s parameters, should be removed from service
and subjected to a safety inspection as soon as practicable. Such conditions may include rough
roadway or off-road driving, hard or extended braking, pursuits or prolonged high-speed operation.
702.2.3 REMOVAL OF WEAPONS
All firearms, weapons and control devices shall be removed from a vehicle and properly secured
in the department armory prior to the vehicle being released for maintenance, service or repair.
702.3 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Certain items shall be maintained in all department vehicles for emergency purposes and to
perform routine duties.
702.3.1 PATROL VEHICLES
Officers shall inspect the patrol vehicle at the beginning of the shift and ensure that the following
equipment, at a minimum, is present in the vehicle:
• 20 Emergency road flares
• 2 Sticks yellow crayon or chalk
• 1 Roll Crime Scene Barricade Tape
• 1 First aid kit
• CPR mask
• 1 Blanket
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