Policy Text
Policy
1034Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View PD Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Mountain View Police
DepartmentMeal Periods and Breaks - 1Meal Periods and Breaks
1034.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy regarding meals and breaks, insofar as possible shall conform to the policy governing
all City employees that has been established by the City Manager.
1034.1.1 MEAL PERIODS
Sworn employees and dispatchers shall remain on duty subject to call during meal breaks. All
other employees are not on call during meal breaks unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.
Uniformed patrol and traffic officers shall request clearance from Emergency Communications
Center prior to taking a meal period. Uniformed officers shall take their breaks within the City limits
unless on assignment outside of the City.
The time spent for the meal period shall not exceed the authorized time allowed.
1034.1.2 15 MINUTE BREAKS
Each employee is entitled to a 15 minute break, near the midpoint, for each four-hour work period.
Only one 15 minute break shall be taken during each four hours of duty. No breaks shall be taken
during the first or last hour of an employee's shift unless approved by a supervisor.
Employees normally assigned to the police facility shall remain in the police facility for their breaks.
This would not prohibit them from taking a break outside the facility if on official business.
Field officers will take their breaks in their assigned areas, subject to call and shall monitor their
radios. When field officers take their breaks away from their vehicles, they shall do so only with
the knowledge and clearance of Emergency Communications Center.