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Policy
1015San Luis Obispo Police Department
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DepartmentSleep Room Use - 1Sleep Room Use
1015.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures and responsibilities for individuals using
the Police Department on site Sleep Room which is available to all employees of the Police
Department.
The Police Department has provided a location designated for off-duty Department personnel to
sleep or rest following extended working hours, a court appearance or other work-related activities
making it difficult for personnel to return to their home to sleep. This program will assist employees
to better utilize their professional and personal time, mutually benefiting the employee and the
Department by providing employees the ability to receive adequate rest prior to resuming their
duties. These rooms are not designed for long term stays and shall only be used as directed in
this policy.
1015.2 SLEEP ROOM
There is one Sleep Room established for sleeping in the department. Employees of different
gender shall not use the Sleep Room at the same time.
Personnel who wish to utilize the area designated for sleeping shall adhere to the following
procedure:
(a)Obtain the on-duty Watch Commander's authorization and advise the
Communications Bureau.
(b)Sign in on the Sleep Room Log.
(c)Sign in on the white board attached to the Sleep Room door and gain access with the
provided Sleep Room key.
(d)Utilize any available bed in the Sleep Room.
(e)Bedding shall be placed on a bed prior to using it for rest or sleeping. Employees
may utilize the supplied bedding or use a personal sleeping bag and pillow in place of
the bedding. Department provided bedding is located in the closet next to the Sleep
Rooms. Bedding shall consist of:
1.Fitted sheet
2.Flat sheet
3.Blanket and
4.Pillow case
(f)When finished using the Sleep Room, it shall be the responsibility of the employee
to remove all used bedding. Employees who have used Department bedding shall
San Luis Obispo Police Department
San Luis Obispo PD CA Policy Manual
Sleep Room Use
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DepartmentSleep Room Use - 2remove the bedding and place it in a laundry bag (located in the closet next to the Sleep
Rooms) and then place the laundry bag in the jail laundry for cleaning. All personal
items shall be removed from the Sleep Rooms prior to exiting. The employee shall
erase his/her name from the white board.
(g)Leave the facility in the same or better condition as found.
(h)Advise the Communications Bureau immediately upon leaving the Sleep Room and
complete the Sleep Room log.
(i)Report any repair or maintenance issue to the Department's Administrative Analyst.
1015.2.1 SLEEP ROOM LOG
The Sleep Room Log shall be maintained in the Watch Commander's Office. The Watch
Commander shall ensure the log is completed appropriately when personnel are authorized to
use the Sleep Room and when personnel leave the Sleep Room.
1015.3 REGULATIONS
(a)Personnel shall remain modestly clothed while using the Sleep Rooms.
(b)Department personnel without authorization shall not enter the Sleep Room to visit or
communicate with authorized personnel using the rooms.
(c)The Sleep Room is a City facility and as such, all City and Police Department rules
apply. Personnel shall be particularly courteous of others using the Sleep Rooms.
(d)The use of alcohol shall not be permitted in the Sleep Rooms or adjacent areas.
(e)Smoking shall not be permitted within the Sleep Rooms or adjacent areas.
(f)No food shall be taken into the Sleep Rooms.
(g)Alarm clocks are provided and personnel using the Sleep Rooms shall be responsible
for their own wake-up time.
(h)The storage of clothing, bedding, or other personal items shall not be permitted in the
Sleep Rooms beyond the duration of its immediate use.
(i)The Sleep Rooms shall not be used by anyone other than Department personnel
without the permission of the Chief of Police.
(j)Personnel using the Sleep Rooms should ensure that all utilities have been turned off
and doors secured upon leaving.
1015.4 WATCH COMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The on-duty Watch Commander is responsible for periodic inspections of the Sleep Rooms to
ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness.