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Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Meal Periods and Breaks 1017.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy regarding meals and breaks, insofar as possible shall conform to the policy governing all City employees that has been established by the City Manager. 1017.1.1 MEAL PERIODS Sworn employees and dispatchers shall remain on duty subject to call during meal breaks. All other employees are not on call during meal breaks unless directed otherwise by a supervisor. Uniformed patrol and traffic officers shall request clearance from Public Safety Communications Center prior to taking a meal period. Uniformed officers shall take their breaks within the City limits unless on assignment outside of the City. The time spent for the meal period shall not exceed the authorized time allowed. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2017/11/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department Meal Periods and Breaks - 1 Policy 1017