Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW
4 01/24/2011 04/01/201 8 04/01/20 20
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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1034 - Meal Periods and Breaks 1 POLICY 1034 MEAL PERIODS AND BREAKS
1034.1 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.
1034.1.1 ACCREDITAT ION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: (None applicable at this time.)
1034.1. 2 MEAL PERIODS
All employees should remain on duty subject to call during meal breaks.
Uniformed employees should request clearance from Comm unications prior to taking a meal
period. Uniformed officers should take their breaks within the City limits unless on assignment
outside of the City or with supervisor approval . The time spent for the meal period shall not
exceed the authorized time allow ed.
1034.1. 3 15 MINUTE BREAKS
Each employee is entitled to a 15 minute break, near the mid -point, for each four hour work
period. Only one 15 minute break shall be taken during each four hours of duty. No breaks shall
be taken during the first or last h our of an employee’s shift unless approved by a supervisor.
Employees normally assigned to the police facility shall remain in the area of the police facility for
their breaks. This would not prohibit them from taking a break away from the facility if on official
business.
Field officers are subject to call and shall monitor their radios during breaks and meal periods .