Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
3 01/24/2011 08/0 5/2022
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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521 - Police Traffic Escorts 1 POLICY 521 POLICE TRAFFIC ESCORTS
521.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy outlines the responsibilities for providing escort service s for emergency vehicles and
privately -owned vehicles in medical emergencies , or planned events .
521.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 61.3.3
521.2 AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
The Community Policing Bureau Commander or their designee may authorize non -emergency
escorts for parades, dignitary secu rity, funeral processions of a public official or dignitary, special
events, oversized loads, or as directed by the Chief of Police. Persons or organizations
requesting escorts must possess appropriate permits and authorization as required by the City of
Tustin. The police department shall participate in a review of all requests for these types of
permits prior to their final approval , and will be responsible for the planning and coordinating of all
requested escorts .
The police department will not provide emergency escorts for emergency vehicles or privately -
owned vehicles . In the event of a medical emergency, a medical unit will be requested . In a
lifesaving situation, an officer may transport with their vehicle, only with the approval of a
superviso r or Watch Commander.