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Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Watch Commanders 422.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Each patrol shift must be directed by supervisors who are capable of making decisions and communicating in a manner consistent with Departmental policies, procedures, practices, functions and objectives. To accomplish this goal, a Lieutenant heads each watch. 422.2 DESIGNATION AS ACTING WATCH COMMANDER When a Lieutenant is unavailable for duty as Watch Commander, in most instances the senior qualified sergeant shall be designated as acting Watch Commander. This policy does not preclude designating a less senior sergeant as an acting Watch Commander when operational needs require or training permits. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2017/11/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department Watch Commanders - 1 Policy 422