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6003Santa Ana Police Department
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Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentSTANDBY STATUS AND COMPENSATION
FOR NON-WORK DAYS - 1STANDBY STATUS AND COMPENSATION FOR
NON-WORK DAYS
6003.1 PURPOSE
This procedure establishes guidelines for the duty requirements for personnel receiving
compensation for standby (on-call) pay during non-work days. This procedure applies to
department members working in the following units:
1.Homicide
2.Special Crimes
3.Internal Affairs
4.Public Information Officer
6003.2 GENERAL GUIDELINES
6003.2.1 STANDBY COMPENSATION JUSTIFICATION
Early investigation of incidents involving homicides and children is necessary to ensure the
apprehension of suspects and timely recording of witness statements to assure prosecution
of those responsible. Having detectives on standby (on-call) during non-work hours that are
responsible for the investigation of these crimes ensures personnel with the appropriate skills are
available to respond.
6003.2.2 STANDBY STATUS DEFINED
Standby Status and compensation are defined in the current Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers Association.
1. Article V, Section 5.1 E:
6003.2.3 NON-WORK STANDBY PERIOD
The Standby Period for detectives working a 4-10 Monday through Thursday schedule is as
follows: Standby begins on Friday at 1800 hours;
1. Friday-Saturday: 1800-0000
2. Saturday-Sunday: 0000-0000
3. Sunday-Monday: 0000-0600
6003.2.4 COMPENSATION
Personnel on standby shall receive 2 hours of compensation per Standby Period to a maximum
total of six (6) straight-time hours. All other provisions of the MOU are in effect.
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STANDBY STATUS AND COMPENSATION FOR NON-WORK DAYS
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FOR NON-WORK DAYS - 26003.2.5 EXCEPTION
If an employee is called into work after 0000 on Saturday they will receive their standby pay
(6 straight-time hours) and will also be compensated according to the current Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Officers
Association.
6003.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6003.3.1 STANDBY DUTY STATUS ASSIGNMENT
Each investigative unit is free to develop the best possible system of determining which personnel
are to receive standby status. It is the responsibility of the unit sergeant/corporal to ensure that
the approved number of detectives/inspectors from each unit is available to respond within an
appropriate time to continue with an investigation if called.
1.Response Time: Detectives/Inspectors shall be available to respond to a crime scene/
incident within one hour of the initial call to respond. Detectives who will be unable to
respond within a reasonable time, or who will be out of mobile phone range shall not
be placed on Standby Duty.
2.Availability: Unit sergeant/corporal shall determine a detective's/inspector's
availability during Non-Work Standby Periods prior to assigning standby status.
3.Non-Availability: If unforeseen circumstances occur that preclude a detective/
inspector from remaining on standby, he/she shall immediately notify their supervisor
who shall select another detective/Inspector. Detectives/Inspectors are prohibited
from trading Standby Periods without the express approval of their supervisor.
6003.3.2 USE OF ALCOHOL
Detectives/Inspectors receiving standby compensation shall refrain from consumption of alcohol
to the extent that their response would be in violation of the Standards of Conduct Policy.