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Procedure 2011Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Procedures Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/06/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentHONOR GUARD DETAIL - 1HONOR GUARD DETAIL 2011.1 POLICY The Honor Guard Detail serves as official representatives of the Chief of Police and the Santa Ana Police Department at ceremonies, special events, and law enforcement funerals. 2011.2 CHAIN OF COMMAND The Honor Guard Detail is assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police. A designee appointed by the Chief of Police will hold administrative responsibilities for the detail as Honor Guard Commander. The daily operations of the detail such as deployment, scheduling, training and the maintenance of unit records will be the responsibility of the Honor Guard Sergeant. 2011.3 SELECTION OF PERSONNEL Sworn officers from the rank of Sergeant and below are eligible for assignment to the Honor Guard Detail. The Honor Guard Detail is comprised of twelve (12) sworn officers and one (1) detail sergeant. Suitability for the detail will be based upon, but not limited to a complete review of the applicant's personnel record, work performance, experience, physical condition, uniform appearance, and recommendations from supervisors. Final selection for assignment to the detail will be at the discretion of the Honor Guard Commander. The Honor Guard Detail is an ancillary assignment, and as such, is secondary to each officer's primary assignment. Any misconduct or unsatisfactory performance in an officer's primary assignment can be considered grounds for removal from the Honor Guard Detail. 2011.4 TRAINING Honor Guard Detail members are expected to attend training as scheduled, except when staffing needs or other work conflicts (court, investigation call-outs, etc.) prohibit attendance. The Honor Guard Detail will be afforded quarterly training days, not to exceed four days annually. Officers must obtain their respective supervisor's approval prior to attending any scheduled training or other Honor Guard deployment. 2011.5 UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Honor Guard Detail members will be issued a complete Honor Guard Uniform with insignia and "Honor Guard" badge. Corfam shoes are required and shall be worn at the cost of each member. All Honor Guard uniform items and equipment are to be maintained in excellent condition. Each officer is responsible for the maintenance and serviceability of their issued property as outlined in the Uniform Regulations Policy. Dry cleaning is at the expense of each member. Each officer shall maintain a professional and well-groomed appearance in compliance with the Personal Appearance Standards Policy. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Procedures Manual HONOR GUARD DETAIL Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/06/08, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentHONOR GUARD DETAIL - 22011.6 DEPLOYMENT All requests for deployment of the Honor Guard Detail should be made through the Office of the Chief of Police, and with as much advance notice as practical to allow for scheduling of personnel. The detail Sergeant will attempt to staff Honor Guard personnel to attend ceremonies or special events on-duty time. Officers sent to an event during non-regular time will be compensated in accordance with current fiscal policy (overtime, comp-time.) The Honor Guard Detail will represent the Department at police officer funerals, ceremonies and special events as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee. The Honor Guard Detail is authorized to attend all "in the line of duty" police officer funerals within the Southern California area. Outside area locations shall be approved by the Chief of Police or his designee. 2011.7 TRAVEL Transportation, lodging, and per-diem expenses shall be paid in accordance with fiscal policy and within budgetary allowances, or as approved by the Chief of Police or his designee.