Policy Text
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DEPARTMENTAL FUNERAL AND /OR MEMORIAL SERVICES
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO OFFER IMPARTIAL ASSISTANCE TO A LL MEMBERS OF THE SHERIFF ’S
DEPARTMENT IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE .
I. GENERAL
DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATION BY UNIFORMED AND NON ‐UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES AT FUNERAL
AND/OR MEMORIAL SERVICES IS A DESIRA BLE MANNER OF EXPRESSING RESPEC T AND BEREAVEMENT
FOR THE DECEASED AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY . THE SERVICE ALSO HELPS
IN BRINGING A SENSE OF CLOSURE TO THE INCIDENT FOR CO ‐WORKERS, THE DEPARTMENT AS A
WHOLE AND TO MEMBE RS OF THE COMMUNITY .
II. RESPONSIBILITY
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLANNING A ND ORGANIZING THE FUNERAL SERV ICE RESTS WITH THE
ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT OF PATROL SERVICES . H E/SHE SHALL BE GUIDED BY THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE DEPA RTMENTAL FUNERAL PROTOCOL MANU AL. THIS OFFICER
SHALL COORDINATE WIT H THE EXECUTIVE STAFF , EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER , PEER SUPPORT
REPRESENTATIVES , CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM , THE HONOR GUARD AND MEDIA OFFICER .
III. NOTIFICATION
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TO MAKE A PPROPRIATE NOTIFICATIONS
PURSUANT TO CURRENT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN GENERAL ORDER 7/04 WHEN A
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AN OFFICER OCCURS .
IV. OUTSIDE AGENCY NOTIFICATION
THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER WILL COORDINATE WITH THE MEDIA I NFORMATION OFFICER FOR
THE PROMPT NOTIFICATION TO OUTSID E LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INF ORMING THEM OF THE
INCIDENT AND FOR PROVIDING FUNERAL INFORMATION . THIS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED VIA CLETS
AND ANY OTHER MEANS AVAILABLE TO THE MEDIA OFFICER .
V. TYPES OF DEPARTMENTAL BURIAL HONORS
A. THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FOR THREE TYPES OF MEMORIAL HONORS AS DEFINED BELOW :
1. FULL DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
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FULL DEPARTMENTAL HONORS ARE THE RENDERING OF HONORS AT THE FUN ERAL
OF A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTM ENT WHO DIES IN THE LINE ‐OF‐DUTY.
2. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS ARE THE RENDERING OF HONORS AT THE FUNERAL OF A
MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT WHERE THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS NOT IN TH E
COURSE OR SCOPE OF THE MEMBER ’S EMPLOYMENT . THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
DEATH WILL BE SUCH AS TO NOT DISCREDIT THE DEPARTMENT OR POLICE SERVICE.
DEPARTMENT HONORS ARE ALSO THOSE THAT WILL APPLY TO HONORABLY R ETIRED
MEMBERS.
3. CEREMONIAL HONORS
CEREMONIAL HONORS ARE THE RENDERING OF HONORS ON , BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE FOLLOWING OCCASIONS :
A. THE FUNERAL OF ANOTHER LAW ENF ORCEMENT AGENCY MEMBER WHERE
THE DEATH TOOK PLACE IN THE LINE ‐OF‐DUTY AND THE DEATH OCCURRED
IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY AND /OR THE FUNERAL OR COMMITTAL SERVICE
WILL TAKE PLACE IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY .
B. THE FUNERAL OF A PERSON WHO THE DEPARTMENT WISHED TO HONOR .
C. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES .
4. CEREMONIAL HONORS CAN INCLUDE S