Policy Text
Policy
216Fremont Police Department
Exceptional Police Services
216.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Police Department will provide immediate response and assistance for any emergency or
urgent situation, which serves the best interests of the community and general public. Once
an emergency or urgent situation ceases to exist or is stabilized, and the further use of police
employees serves basically a special interest group or situation, the cost of such police services
shall be borne by the responsible company or person(s). The purpose of this policy is to establish
guidelines for police services not provided the general public, which serve a special interest for
a specific purpose, as required or requested.
216.2 PROCEDURE
Whenever a situation exists that appears to require police assistance for an extended period of
time, the Watch Commander will immediately be notified. It will then be the responsibility of the
Watch Commander to determine the status - if it is an emergency or urgent situation or if a special
interest is being served.
(a)The Watch Commander, or designee, should discuss the matter with one or more
responsible person(s) representing the special interest group (organization, company,
utility, agency, etc.). If possible, the two parties should attempt to reach mutual
agreement as to the the type of assistance required, the responsibility of the police,
and the responsibility of the special interest group.
(b)Once the decision is made that the police are providing "exceptional services," the
responsible person(s) should be informed that the cost of such services are their
responsibility, and the special interest group will be charged in accordance with the
current City of Fremont billing rate schedule.
(c)When exceptional police services are provided, the Watch Commander will submit a
memorandum to the Community Policing Patrol Division Commander, outlining the
circumstances of the incident, the total hours of service provided, and the amount of
expendable items used (e.g., flares, etc.).
(d)Whenever, in the opinion of the Watch Commander, there exists a need for traffic
control or other police services, and the questions of responsibility cannot be resolved,
the service will be provided and the matter referred to the Community Policing Patrol
Division Commander for review and recommendation.
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