Policy Text
San Francisco Police Department
GENERAL ORDER 10.10
Rev. 07/07/04
MOTOR FLEET
This order sets policies and procedures relating to the operation of the Department Motor
Fleet. It complies with San Francisco Administrative Code Section 4.1 1, or limits
vehicles to official use and requires record keeping for all vehicles owned, leased or
rented by the City.
I. POLICY
A. DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT MOTOR FLEET. It is the policy of
the San Francisco Police Department to regulate the use of its police
vehicles through a motor fleet. The Department Motor Fleet shall provide
unmarked vehicles for the Administration and Investigations Bureaus, and
marked and unmarked police vehicles for the Field Operations Bureau
when needed.
B. VEHICLE USE. Members shall not use Department authorized vehicles
to conduct personal business. Only on-call personnel or personnel with
specific police needs may use Department vehicles overnight.
11 PROCEDURES
A. REQUESTING A VEHICLE. If you need a vehicle for official business,
follow these procedures:
1. ADMINISTRATIONIINVESTIGATIONS BUREAU. If you are
assigned to the Administration or Investigations Bureau, submit a
Vehicle Request Form (SFPD 21 7) in duplicate to your commanding
officer or officer-in-charge for approval. If he/she is not available,
submit the forms to the officer-in-charge of the Operations Center for
approval. Your signature, star number and expected time of return
must be included. If you intend to use the vehicle overnight, also
complete the reverse side, "Overnight Vehicle Use" and have it
approved by your commanding officer or officer-in-charge.
2. FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU. If you are assigned to the Field
Operation Bureau and need a vehicle, prepare a memorandum in
addition to SFPD 217, and have both approved and signed by your
commanding officer or lieutenant. Present the form and memorandum
at the Garage Office. If the Garage Office is closed, present it to the
officer-in-charge of the Operations Center who will issue the vehicle.
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3. AIRPORT BUREAU. Members assigned to the Airport Bureau shall
follow existing procedures when requesting a vehicle for official
business.
B. DUTIES OF VEHICLE OPERATOR
1. FORM. Keep a mileage form (SFPD 21 7a) in your possession at all
times while operating the vehicle.
2. FUEL. Ensure the vehicle has at least one-half tank of gas when
returned.
3. DAMAGEIDEFECT. Report any damage or mechanical defects to the
Garage Office on "Repair Request" form (SFPD 337).
4. PARKING. Park the vehicle in its designated space.
5. MILEAGE. Note the ending mileage on the mileage form. Present
the form and the vehicle keys to the Garage Office. If the Garage
Office is closed, drop the form and keys in the office mail slot.