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Policy
206Santa Ana Police Department
Santa Ana PD Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentField Supervision Staffing Requirements - 1Field Supervision Staffing Requirements
206.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that proper supervision is available for all shifts. The
Department intends to balance the employee's needs against the need to have flexibility and
discretion in using personnel to meet operational needs. While balance is desirable, the paramount
concern is the need to meet operational requirements of the Department.
206.2 MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS
Minimum staffing levels should result in the scheduling of at least two field supervisors on
duty whenever possible. Watch Commanders will ensure that at least two field supervisors are
deployed during each watch, in addition to aWatch Commander.
206.2.1 SUPERVISION DEPLOYMENTS
In order to accommodate training and other unforeseen circumstances, Corporals may be used
as field supervisors in place of a field sergeant.
In the event of an absence of the regularly scheduled Watch Commander, a Sergeant may act as
the Watch Commander on a temporary basis.