Policy Text
Policy
513Fremont Police Department
Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteers
513.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the philosophy and strategy of the Fremont Police Department to encourage community
residents to work in partnership with the police to address identified community concerns. This
philosophy rests on the belief that law-abiding people in the community deserve input into the
enforcement process in exchange for their participation and support. In an effort to translate this
philosophy into practice, the Fremont Police Department has established the "Disabled Parking
Volunteer Enforcement Unit."
The purpose of the unit is to work in partnership with community volunteers to enforce state laws
and local ordinances for violations of parking privileges for disabled persons. Volunteer members
of the Disabled Parking Volunteer Enforcement Unit shall be selected, trained, and equipped to
issue Notices of Parking, Registration, and Equipment Violations for violations of state and local
codes pertaining to disabled person parking, in accordance with the guidelines established in this
policy.
513.2 AUTHORITY AND SELECTION
(a)The establishment of a disabled parking enforcement unit is authorized pursuant to
Vehicle Code § 22507.9, which states:
1.Local authorities may establish a special enforcement unit for the sole purpose
of providing adequate enforcement of § 22507.8 and local ordinances and
resolutions adopted pursuant to § 22511.7.
2.Members of the special enforcement unit may issue notices of parking violation
for violations of § 22507.8 and local ordinances adopted pursuant to § 22511.7.
Members of the special enforcement unit shall not be peace officers and shall
not make arrests in the course of their official duties, but shall wear distinctive
uniforms and badges while on duty.
(b)Selection of volunteers for the unit shall follow the requirements of Volunteer Program
Policy Manual § 384, established guidelines in the Volunteer Program Handbook, and
the following:
1.All Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteers shall have at least the minimum
enforcement authority which has been established by the California Vehicle
Code. The minimum requirements for volunteers is:
(a)Be at least 18 years of age and meet any other requirements which may
be established by the appropriate state or city entity.
(b)Volunteers must be able to read, write, and communicate at a level which
will allow the preparation of written declarations and the issuance of
notices for parking violations, and be able to communicate with the general
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public in the field during enforcement situations. Volunteers must also be
able to present testimony in a court of law.
2.All applicants must successfully pass an oral board interview. The oral board
panel may consist of the Traffic Sergeant and/or designee, two Field Leaders,
and a Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteer. Questions to determine a
potential volunteer's suitability may be formulated by this panel.
513.3 CERTIFICATION AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
(a)Certification
1.As set forth in Vehicle Code § 22507.9, the Fremont Police Department is
authorized to train and certify volunteers for the enforcement of statutes and
ordinances relative to parking for the disabled, after the volunteer has been
satisfactorily trained.
2.The Fremont Police Department shall certify and authorize the volunteer to issue
notices for parking violations related to disabled parking.
3.The certification process shall include completion of the Fremont Police
volunteer service agreement.
4.Every certified enforcement volunteer shall be provided with a copy of this Policy,
and a signature record to that effect will be kept on file.
5.Certified volunteers shall be provided with photo identification cards which set
forth their certification and authority within the jurisdiction of the City of Fremont.
6.Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteers shall carry their identification cards
at all times when they are officially on-duty and shall present their card when
questioned about their authority.
(b)Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteers shall abide by all standards of conduct for
volunteers, as outlined in Volunteer Program Policy Manual § 384.
(c)Media Relations - Requests for photographs, videos, and print media, shall be referred
to the Press Information Officer.
513.4 DUTIES
513.4.1 DISABLED PARKING ENFORCEMENT VOLUNTEERS
The basic function of a Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteer is to enforce state laws and local
ordinances for violations of parking privileges for disabled persons in compliance with this policy.
The duties of Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteers are as follows:
(a)Issue warning notices and notices of parking violations for disabled parking violations.
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(b)Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all applicable state vehicle codes
and local ordinances regarding disabled parking enforcement.
(c)Establish and maintain radio/telephone communications with the Communications
Center when on duty.
(d)Complete basic training and certification process. Participate in ongoing training
sessions as scheduled.
(e)Be professional in appearance and demeanor when on duty.
(f)Establish and maintain a personal patrol schedule for each month and submit those
schedules to the assigned volunteer Field Leader and/or Sergeant.
(g)Ensure that changes to the current schedule are submitted to the appropriate Field
Leader.
(h)Ensure that copies of issued notices are delivered to the established drop point when
going off duty.
(i)Prepare and submit end-of-month enforcement activity reports to the assigned Field
Leader. Prepare and submit other reports as required.
(j)Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all persons involved in the
volunteer enforcement unit.