Policy Text
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TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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105 - Jurisdiction and Geographical Boundaries 1 POLICY 105 JURISDICTION AND GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES
105.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this General Order is to establish the jurisdictional boundaries of the Tustin Police
Department and to establish the responsibilities of agencies that have conc urrent jurisdiction in
the City of Tustin.
105.1.1 ACCREDI TATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 2.1.1 , 2.1.2
This policy pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
105.2 DEFINITIONS
Concurrent Juri sdiction - A parcel of property upon which the Tustin Police Department and
another law enforcement agency both have full jurisdiction.
Exclusive Jurisdiction - A parcel of property upon which a single law enforcement agency has
jurisdiction.
105.3 JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
The geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Tustin have been established and
are identifiable in the Tustin Police Department Map Book that is issued to all sworn personnel.
All addresses and locations that are w ithin the City of Tustin are "geo -coded" into the
department's Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) System. This information allows
Communications personnel to verify whether an address or location is to be served by the Tustin
Police Department.
The CAD sys tem is updated continuously as new addresses are established and as annexations
or changes in the city boundaries occur. The issued map book is updated and/or revised as
necessary.
105.4 CONCURRENT JURISDICTION S
The Tustin Police Department is responsi ble for providing all law enforcement services within the
City of Tustin . Although the Tustin Police Department has jurisdiction in the city, there are
concurrent (overlapping) jurisdictions with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies .
The Or ange County Sheriff's Department has concurrent jurisdiction and provides services such
as forensic sciences (crime scene investigation and lab analysis), bomb disposal, and helicopter
patrol at the request of the Tustin Police Department. Both agencies pa rticipate in the Orange
County Inter -City Police Assistance Plan adopted by the Chiefs of Police and Sheriff.
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
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105 - Jurisdiction and Geographical Boundaries 2 The California Highway Patrol has concurrent jurisdiction for traffic -related activity on the freeway,
on ramps, and off ramps that are located w ithin the City of Tustin . The Tustin Police Department
is responsible for all criminal activity that occurs on the freeway system within the boundaries of
Tustin and is available to assist the highway patrol as needed.
The department has established conc urrent jurisdictions with state and federal law enforcement
agencies that have the authority to conduct investigations within the City of Tustin . Officers and
representatives of these agencies have been requested to notify the on -duty Watch Commander
or Co mmunications supervisor in the absence of a Watch Commander when they plan to conduct
law enforcement activity in Tustin . In return, the police department will provide resources, as
available and as requested, for the joint investigation of such activity.
105.5 INTER -AGENCY JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENTS
With the approval of the Tustin City Council, the Chief of Police may enter into agreement with
other law enforcement agencies to establish service levels in areas of concurrent jurisdiction. The
agreement wi ll specify:
a) Agency response to calls for service ;
b) Communication between the agencies ;
c) Personnel and support resources ;
d) Reporting responsibilities ;
e) Payment for services, if required ;
f) Prosecutor and court jurisdiction .