Policy Text
Folsom Dam Security Bureau Page 1 of 4 2/15 (Revised 03/19)
OPERATIONS ORDER
Folsom Dam Security Bureau
Vehicle Inspections
The purpose of this order is to outline the procedures to be fo llowed by Sacramento
Sheriff’s Personnel when conducti ng random vehicle inspections at the Folsom Dam.
I. Policy
A. The Folsom Dam Security Bur eau (FDSB) provides security and law
enforcement services to the Feder al Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) at
Folsom Dam. The Folsom Dam has been deemed a National Critical
Infrastructure which requires a significant need for law enforc ement
presence to provide a visual dete rrence to terrorism and other criminal
activity.
B. Post 1 is a fixed post respons ible for admitting and screeni ng authorized
employees, visitors, contractors , and deliveries to the secured areas of the
Central California Area Office (CCAO) and surrounding facilitie s (Access
Control).
C. In support of Post 1 Folsom Da m Security Bureau (FDSB) perso nnel will
conduct random vehicle inspection s as authorized by 43 CFR 423. 22(b).
43 CFR 423.22(b) states: “You mu st comply with any lawful order of an
authorized government employee or agent for the purpose of main taining
order and controlling public access and movement during law enf orcement
actions and emergency or safety- related operations.” However,
Reclamation retains the authorit y to take necessary actions to safeguard
the security and safety of the public and such Reclamation faci lities, lands,
and waterbodies.
D. This directive establishes vehicle screening and inspection procedures for
Sacramento Sheriff’s Personnel a ssigned to Folsom Dam. The Pos t 1
checkpoint is operational during the course of business hours. All Sheriff’s
personnel will perform their duties in an effort to control veh icle access to
Folsom Dam at the Post 1 check point, thus preventing unauthoriz ed
vehicles and items from entering Folsom Dam or its associated f acilities.
Folsom Dam Security Bureau Page 2 of 4 2/15 (Revised 03/19) II. Vehicle Inspection Procedure:
A. All vehicle inspections are v oluntary; however, anyone refus ing to have
their vehicle inspected will be denied entry to Bureau of Recla mation
property. This does not preclude individuals from parking else where and
entering the premises on foot i f they are authorized to be on t he property.
B. Advise BOR Safety and Securi ty Officer of the date and times of the
inspections.
C. Identify the random inspection sequence (every third car, ev ery sixth car,
etc.) for the day.
D. Inspections will be conducted by uniformed Sheriff’s Departm ent
personnel to include certified EO D K9s, Deputy Sheriffs and She riff’s
Department Security Officers.
1. A Minimum of two officers will conduct the inspections.
a. EOD K9/Inspection Officer-sworn/non-sworn b. Vehicle Inspection Cover Of ficer/Recorder –sworn/non-
sworn
E. Inspections will be conduct ed at the predesignated area near Post 1.
1. When conducting an inspection , Law Enforcement will do so i n a
professional and courteous manner , careful to maintain the dign ity
and respect of person(s) involv ed in the vehicle inspection. R efer
all noncompliant visitors to y our immediate supervisor. Office rs
must allow the vehicle operat or or occupant to open any
compartments for inspection. F ailure to do so can result in
damaged property/risk claims agai nst you and the department. I f
unauthorized items are found during the inspection the Officers will
hold the vehicle and its occ upants and notify the Folsom Dam
Security Control Center (SCC).
2. If the occupants of the vehi cle disclose the possession of weapons
they will be denied entry and inst ructed to leave Reclamation
property absent probable cause to detain the occupants and
vehicle; the Officer will also contact the shift supervisor. I f weapons
and/or unauthorized item s are not disclosed and are discovered
during the vehicle inspection , the Officer will contact the shi ft
supervisor. FDSB will conduct t he appropriate investigation.
3. Officers will hold vehicles at the inspection area and not ify the shift
supervisor for the following reasons:
Driver/Passenger in the possession of visible
alcohol/controlled substance.
Folsom Dam Security Bureau Page 3 of 4 2/15 (Revised 03/19) Driver/Passenger appears to be acting impaired or under the
influence of alcohol/controlled substance.
Child under the age of 8 years old or 80 pounds, not properly
restrained.
Driver/Passenger has a danger ous, suspicious item or
explosive device. If a device is identified, leave it in the
vehicle or on the person. D o not handle, possess, and/or
manipulate the device.
Driver/Passenger is in possessi on of any firearm or other
dangerous weapon.
4. BOR and Sheriff’s Department e mployees in their personal ve hicles
are not exempt from random v ehicle inspections.
III. Documentation
A. Officers shall complete the appropriate