Policy Text
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400 - Patrol Function 1 POLICY 400 PATROL FUNCTION
400.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to define the functions of the patrol unit of the Department to ensure
intra-department cooperation and information sharing.
400.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 40.2.3 , 41.1.1, 41.1.2 , 42.1.6, 82.2.1 ,
82.2.2
This policy pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
400.1. 2 FUNCTION
Officers will generally patrol in clearly marked vehicles, patrol assigned jurisdictional areas of
Tustin, respond to citizen calls for assistance, act as a deterrent to crime, enforce local
ordinances as well as state laws, and respond to emergencies 24 hours per day, seven days per
week.
Patrol will generally provide the follo wing services within the limits of available resources:
a) Patrol that is directed at the prevention of criminal acts, traffic violations and collisions, the
maintenance of public order, and the discovery of hazardous situations or conditions ;
b) Calls for serv ice, both routine and emergency in nature ;
c) Investigation of both criminal and non -criminal acts ;
d) The apprehension of criminal offenders ;
e) Community policing and problem solving activities such as citizen assists and individual
citizen contacts of a positive nature ;
f) The sharing of information between Patrol and other divisions within the Department, as
well as other outside governmental agencies ;
g) The application of resources to specific problems or situations within the community,
which may be improved or res olved by community policing and problem solving
strategies ;
h) Traffic direction and control .
400.2 PATROL INFORMATION SHARING PROCEDURES
The following guidelines are intended to develop and maintain intra -department cooperation and
information flow betwee n the various bureaus of the Tustin Police Department.
400.2.1 CRIME REPORTS
A crime report should be completed by any patrol officer or police service officer who receives
criminal information which can be corroborated during a criminal investigation . The report will be
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400 - Patrol Function 2 processed and forwarded to the appropriate division for retention or follow -up investigation after
the officer has exhausted all investigative leads within their control .
400.2.2 PATROL BRIEFINGS
Patrol supervisors, detective sergeants, and special unit sergeants are encouraged to share
information as much as possible. All supervisors and/or officers will be provided an opportunity to
share information at the daily patrol briefings as time permits.
Patrol briefings should also include “ Virtual Briefing” information from the Crime Analysis Unit.
Patrol briefings shall be consistent with General Order 404.
400.2.3 PATROL CHECK / INCIDENT LOG
The patrol check / miscellaneous incident log is maintained in dispatch and available for review
by all divisions within the Department. The information on the log includes patrol checks, wanted
persons and miscellaneous incidents.