Policy Text
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Airport Bureau
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Traffic Control and Enforcement
The purpose of this Order is to e stablish the traffic control a nd enforcement
responsibilities for deputies assi gned to the Sheriff’s Airport Bureau.
I. Policy:
A. The control of vehicle traffi c is necessary to prevent traff ic congestion in
front of the airline terminals . Traffic control in front of th e terminals is
primarily the responsibility of t he airport’s Traffic Enforceme nt Officers
(TEO’s). However, the MOU with the airport states we will prov ide 24/7
support to the airport’s Traffic Enforcement Officers. The She riff’s Airport
Bureau may be requested to assis t the TEO’s during periods of h eavy
traffic periods.
II. Responsibilities:
A. When assigned to traffic control duties, deputies shall remain visible and
available for citizen contac ts and traffic enforcement.
B. Deputies will not allow vehicl es to remain parked at the cur bs when
passengers are not actively loading or unloading.
C. Deputies will consi der extenuating circum stances that may ar ise at the
curbs, such as, handicapped indivi duals, excessive luggage or a ny other
circumstance that may require a v ehicle to remain curbside for a time in
excess of “normal”.
D. In instances where a vehicl e is left unattended or the drive r of a vehicle
refuses to move from the curb, d eputies shall take appropriate law
enforcement actions to rectify the problem (i.e., issue a traff ic citation
and/or tow the vehicle). Deputies should never stand in front of the
violator’s vehicle when issuing a citation.
E. Deputies shall try to maintai n an efficient traffic flow whi le engaged in
traffic control duties in fron t of the terminals . At times, de puties may be
required to physically direct t he flow of vehicles and pedestri ans to ensure
the safety of all persons.
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F. Deputies will patrol the roadw ays on airport property. Offi cers will use
their discretion in issuing cita tions for traffic related offen ses. When an
offender is stopped for a potentia l DUI offense, CHP will be re quested, if
available, to conduct field sobrie ty and effect the arrest. If CHP is not
available, officers will make t he arrest and transport to the M ain Jail for
further sobriety testing and booking if appropriate.
Appendices: None
Related Orders: None
References: None