Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
3 01/24/2011 06/01/201 7
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SS750 - Police Vehicles 1 SS750 POLICE VEHICLES
SS750.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the components utilized to furnish newly purchased
police vehicles to establish them as fully equipped emergency vehicles ready to be used for field
purposes. Additionally this procedure ensures compliance and meets the necessary equipment
standards and requirements of what each unit should contain.
SS750.1.2 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This procedure pertains to the following CALEA Standards : 41.3.1 , 41.3.2 , 70.4.1 and 70.4.2
This procedure pertains to the following General Orders Policy : §704 and §706.
SS750.2 PROCEDURE
Newly purchased vehicles are sent to outside vendors for conversion in accordance to the
following California Vehicle Codes : 24003 cvc, 240 04cvc, 25102 cvc, 25251 cvc, 25252 -
22525.5 cvc, 25258 cvc, 25259 cvc, 27000 cvc and 27002 cvc.
SS750.3 MARKED PATROL VEHICLES
All marked patrol vehicles will include the following patrol and emergency operations
components.
a) Warning lamps/flashing headlights ;
b) Lamps on sides of vehicles ;
c) Exterior mounted emergency lights on the rooftop ;
d) Additional lighting ;
e) Exterior spotlights are mounted on the bottom of the left and right A pillars of the
vehicle ;
f) Public address system ;
g) Siren ;
h) Air Horn ;
i) Lettering displaying, “Tustin Police Department” on the driver’s side, passenger side
and rear of the vehicle .
Mandatory items maintained in the trunk of all marked patrol vehicles are:
a) Fire Extinguisher ;
b) First Aid Kit ;
c) Emergency Blankets (2) ;
d) Flares (minimum of 25) ;
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
3 01/24/2011 06/01/201 7
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SS750 - Police Vehicles 2 e) Traffic Cones (10) ;
f) Flex Cuffs (4) ;
g) Water Bottle for Eye Wash ;
h) Protective Gloves ;
i) Hand Cleaner and Paper Towels ;
j) Police Line Barricade Tape ;
k) Spray Paint for Graffiti Marking ;
l) Evidence Bags (assorted sizes of plastic and paper) ;
m) Evidence collection devices (assorted sizes) ;
n) Stinger Spike System Rat Trap .
Surplus supplies are stored in the downstairs parking structure . Supplies are stocked by the Fleet
Coordinator and his/her designee. It is the Officer’s responsibility to ensure all the above supplies
are in the trunk of the vehicle prior to leaving the parking structure for their shift.
SS750.4 MODIFICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTING D ETAINEES
All vehicles used for transporting detainees will have the following modifications made to each
vehicle to ensure officer safety and detainee security .
a) A safety barrier separating the front and rear passenger compartments consists of two
parts. The top part is clear plexi glass with half metal screen , which allows for
communication between the officer and detainee. The bottom part consists of a metal
plate and is installed and mounted to the floor allow ing for detainee foot room. The divider
prevents any physical contact between the officer and the detainee.
b) The rear door handles are rendered inoperative from the interior of the vehicle . The
detainee cannot open the door from inside the rear of the vehicle.
c) The rear window controls are rendered inoperative. The detainee cannot open or close
the windows from the rear of the vehicle. A plexi glass shield with open air slots has been
installed on the interior of the side rear windows. This allows for air circulation and
prevents the detainee from damaging the side rear window s.
d) The rear seat is of a one piece molded plastic material and allows for two detainees to be
transported. Two seat belts are also installed for detainee safety.