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Patrol Watch Commander
The purpose of this order is to establish the duties and respon sibilities of the Patrol
Watch Commander. I. General
The Patrol Watch Commander, a S heriff's Lieutenant, is responsi ble for a
particular tour of duty as assigne d by the respective Patrol Di vision Commander.
II. Responsibilities
A. Sergeants receive and correct reports from subordinates, pla cing critical
emphasis upon completeness and accu racy, being equally critical
regarding proper elements of crimes and arrests.
B. No other activity but law enf orcement business is conducted in Patrol
Division facilities.
C. Patrol Division facilities a re kept in a clean and orderly m anner.
D. Sergeants require officers to handle investigations and serv ices in a timely
and correct manner.
E. Sergeants conduct uniform and grooming inspections.
F. Reports written by sergeants ar e complete and accurate and t horoughly
investigated.
G. Sergeants spend the greater por tion of their tour of duty in field
supervision and inspections, cont acting each Patrol Officer whe never
feasible.
H. Subordinates immediately report all major crimes and felonie s and any
other item of considerable inte rest for evaluation. In turn, t he Watch
Commander shall report all unusual s ituations and emergencies t o
superiors.
I. All members of the watch are kept informed of procedure chan ges, new
laws, etc.
Field Services Page 2 of 2 01/05 (REV 1/04) J. Any aid, encouragement or instructions are given and a prope r example is
set for all members of the watch.
K. Other divisions are contact ed as necessary in order to ensur e the proper
coordination of activitie s with Patrol Services.
L. Availability is mai ntained by telephone, MDT, or radio to al l members of
the watch.
M. Sergeants review activity sheets. N. Sergeants keep the Watch Comm ander informed on the relative efficiency
and accomplishments of the watch.
O. An effort has been made to be familiar with all law enforcem ent matters
occurring since the last tour of duty.
P. Regular training sessions a re conducted during roll call bri efing.
Q. Special assignments directed by the Division Commander to th e Watch
Commander are carried out and completed.