Policy Text
Procedure Number: F11
Issued: 06/04
Revised: 11/12
Revised: 09/17
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AUTHORITY
California Code Section(s):
California Penal Code (PC) Sections 830.5, 832, 835a
California Government Code (GC) Section 3303
Related Probation Department Policies:
IV1 Policy, Procedure and the Law
IV10 Employee Conduct
IV14 Authorized Clothing – Department Logo/Identification
IV27 Peace Officer Authority
Related Probation Officer Procedures:
E2 Search and Seizure
E3 Arrest of Juveniles and Adults
F1 Officer Safety and Tactics Program Personnel
F2 Use of Force
F3 Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW)
F5 Arming Authority, Safety and Scope of Employment
F6 Arming Request, Authorization and Training Procedures
F7 Firearms/Ammunition Storage and Maintenance
All safety equipment approved and/or issued by the Probation Department shall not be altered in
any manner. All safety equipment shall be kept in the probation officer’s equipment locker at all
times when not in use. The only exception is the charging of radio batteries, which may be
located in the probation officer’s desk area when charging.
The Chief Probation Officer may authorize concealment of the firearm and related equipment for
undercover operations during a specific event and/or for a specific purpose.
A probation officer shall not carry the firearm and related equipment when boarding an aircraft
unless the Chief Probation Officer gives specific written approval. If such permission is given,
the probation officer shall contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and local
airport security department, and comply with all regulations as set forth by the TSA and the local
jurisdiction.
ARMED PROBATION OFFICERS
Armed probation officers shall be armed while conducting supervision/enforcement activities.
Probation officers attending meetings away from the office may be armed, but are not required to
be armed, during non-enforcement related activities, i.e. SARB or school meetings. Probation
officers conducting placement visits or assigned to a school campus may be, but are not required
to be, armed.
Armed probation officers shall use and wear department issued safety equipment when armed as
follows: gun, holster, two extra magazines, magazine case, Conducted Electrical Weapon and
holster (when applicable), body armor, OC spray, flashlight and radio. Armed officers shall use
and wear department approved safety equipment when armed as follows: duty belt, handcuffs,
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