Policy Text
A. POLICY
It is the policy of the El Portal Police Department that any fugitive having a confirmed,
outstanding warrant be taken into custody as soon as practical, utilizing guidelines as set
forth in Departmental Policies and pursuant to state and federal law. A fugitive suspect
must be within the jurisdiction of the Village at the time the arrest is affected, unless the
arresting officer is otherwise empowered to make arrests outside this jurisdiction by
virtue of being deputized. The apprehension of fugitives within the Village of El Portal
will be given priority.
PURPOSE
The task of the fugitive investigator will be to proactively investigate and identify
fugitives, especially violent fugitives, who have an active and verified warrant for their
arrest. The fugitive investigator will develop a coordinated plan utilizing all necessary
Departmental assets to determine the most effective investigative avenues to safely
execute said warrant, with the ultimate goal of incarcerating these dangerous offenders.
The fugitive detective will represent the El Portal Police Department in a professional
manner and provide all assistance and cooperation accordingly. All other Departmental
personnel will adhere to the applicable portions of this policy where the arrest of a
fugitive with an arrest warrant is to be conducted.
Because of the size of the Department, a permanent Fugitive Investigator does not exist;
however, based on the needs of a given circumstance, the Chief of Police will designate
an officer for as long as the incident lasts. This officer shall be the aforementioned
Fugitive Investigator.