Policy Text
EL DORADO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
All Deputy Probation Officers-Institutions
FROM:
Brian Richart, Chief Probation Officer
DATE:
RE:
January 8, 2016
Standing Order: Load Bearing Vests- JDF Probation Officers
This Standing Order authorizes the use of a Load Bearing Vest while on duty in a Juvenile Detention
Facility or related assignment, and will remain in effect until related Policy/Procedures are updated.
Officers are authorized to purchase a vest on their own or have the department provide one subject to
available funds.
JDF Officers have the option to utilize a Richard Cowell Tactical Patrol Vest or a 5.11 Tactical VTAC
LBE Vest with Modular Webbing (MOLLE) style vest. Officers choosing the Richard Cowell vest must
verify the pouch placement does not conflict with appropriate vest use as the pouches for this specific vest
are permanently affixed. The Richard Cowell vest template can be viewed at www.richardcowell.com
(click "Patrol Vest" and then "download vest template").
Officers choosing to use a 5.11 Tactical MOLLE style vest may purchase the vest at any vendor offering
the product (i.e. Galls or L.A. Police Gear, etc.) and must only purchase approved MOLLE pouches to
attach to the vest. The approved MOLLE style pouches are as follows:
5.11 Tactical:
VTAC Nylon Radio Pouch
VTAC Nylon Cuff Case
Tactical Disposable Glove Pouch
58718
58721
50058
Protech Tactical:
TP13
TP14
Tactical Tailor:
10093-2
Admin Pouch
MK3/MK4 Aerosol Pouch
Flashlight Pouch
Benchmade Knives:
7 Hook Rescue Tool/Pouch
Note: Additional MOLLE style pouches may be approved by the Superintendent.
Both styles of vests must be black in color, and must have at a minimum, ID placards clearly identifying
"PROBATION" on the front and back of the vest as well as a Velcro or Standard badge, all of which may
be obtained through the respective Supervisor in each division. The vests may not be used to carry any
safety equipment not currently authorized by the department, and shall not be utilized to carry a firearm.
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