3-01/010.70 Policy And Ethics

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3-01/010.75 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE DEPARTMENT
A member desiring to make a suggestion for the good of the Department should submit a written statement of the suggestion addressed to the

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Chief or Director of his Division, through channels.

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3-01/020.05 EXTENT OF SUPERVISION
Each and every member (with the exception of the Sheriff) shall have a supervisor, namely the person next above him in the chain of command. The supervisor is accountable for the

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proper execution of every order and supervises such execution by: personal presence; rules established;
instructions given; and delegation of authority.

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3-01/020.10 IMPLEMENTING SUPERVISION

Supervision shall be implemented by:

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regular inspections;
incident reports; and
inspection of reports

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3-01/020.15 SUPERVISORY IDENTITY

Every supervisor shall at all times know whom he is supervising. Every member shall know

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his supervisor.

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3-01/020.25 CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY
Each supervisor shall assume ultimate responsibility for the supervision of

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all members subordinate to him in the chain of command. He shall not divert his responsibility.

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3-01/020.30 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBORDINATE SUPERVISORS
Each supervisor shall strive to create and maintain high morale among his subordinate supervisors. He shall constantly evaluate the

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quality and quantity of supervision exercised by them.

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3-01/020.40 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

Supervisors shall make suitable and clearly defined delegations of authority so that maximum

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efficiency may be achieved.

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3-01/020.50 ASSIGNMENT FOR EFFICIENCY

Supervisors shall strive to accurately match the capabilities of subordinates with the

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requirements of assignments to be executed.

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3-01/020.75 REPORTS OF SICKNESS
Each supervisor shall determine the authenticity of sickness or injury reported by or on behalf of subordinates. He shall take steps to make a determination concerning the

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justification for the absence.

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3-01/025.45 SAFETY OF FIREARMS
Sworn employees and Security Officers carrying or handling any firearm while on or off duty shall not consume any

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intoxicating substance to the point where the employee is unable to or does not exercise reasonable care and/or control of the firearm. intoxicating substance shall include alcoholic beverages, medication (both prescription and over-the-counter), and/or controlled substances.

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3-01/025.45 SAFETY OF FIREARMS
A violation of this section shall be determined upon the totality of the circumstances. It shall be presumed that an employee who has a ---------------by weight of alcohol in his or her blood is

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0.08 percent or more, unable to exercise reasonable care and/or control of a firearm. However, the fact that the employee acted reasonably and without negligence may rebut the presumption.

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3-01/030.06 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Members shall not be disorderly or intoxicated in a

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public place at any time.

Revised 06/07/13

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3-01/030.10 OBEDIENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS Members shall conform to and abide by the following:

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Charter of Los Angeles County;
Los Angeles County Code; and
Rules of the Department of Human Resources;

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3-01/030.10 OBEDIENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS
When assigned to duty with another member of the Department, an employee shall be subject to disciplinary action for any violation by the other member of any provision of this chapter unless

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the employee was unaware of the violation or unless the employee, if the situation permits safe and prudent action, attempts in good faith to prevent the violation and, at the earliest reasonable time, reports the violation to his supervisor;

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3-01/030.10 OBEDIENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS
Members who are arrested or detained for any offense, or named as a suspect, other than an infraction under the Vehicle Code, shall immediately notify

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immediate supervisor or Watch Commander of the facts of the arrest or detention or allegation. After hours notify SHB

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3-01/030.10 OBEDIENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS
If unable to notify their immediate supervisor or Watch Commander due to being after hours who and how should they contact?

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SHB and have them notify their unit commander.

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3-01/030.10 OBEDIENCE TO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS
The Unit Commander shall

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immediately notify Internal Affairs Bureau. The employee’s Unit Commander shall immediately respond to the member’s location if the member is arrested and taken into custody.

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3-01/030.17 EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS
sworn members who are arrested or detained for criminal family violence shall

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notify their immediate supervisor without delay.

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3-01/030.17 EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS
Sheriff’s Department employees involved in a non-criminal domestic violence incident and/or a domestic dispute incident are

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not required to make notification.

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3-01/030.18 EMPLOYEE INVOLVED FAMILY VIOLENCE In a jurisdiction patrolled by the Department, whenever a Department member responds to a call where an allegation/arrest is made of a peace officer for a violation related to domestic violence

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a supervisor, with the rank of Sergeant or above, shall be immediately summoned to the location.

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3-01/030.18 EMPLOYEE INVOLVED FAMILY VIOLENCE If an incident involving sworn personnel occurs within the Department’s jurisdiction, and a supervisor responds as a representative of the local Sheriff’s Station, an immediate notification must be made to the employee’s

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Watch Commander and Unit Commander.

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE TO EMPLOYEE INVOLVED FAMILY VIOLENCE AND/OR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS Upon notification that a Departmental employee has been arrested or detained for a violation regarding domestic violence or

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where an allegation of family violence has been made to this Department against a member, a supervisor with the rank of Sergeant or above shall be responsible for:

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE TO EMPLOYEE INVOLVED FAMILY VIOLENCE AND/OR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS contacting the responding law enforcement agency for the purposes of gathering first reports and information necessary for

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making a complete notification to the Watch Commander and Unit Commander; and
immediately notifying the Watch Commander and Unit Commander.

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE Watch Commander shall ensure that a supervisor from the nearest Sheriff’s Station:

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responds to the scene of the incident if it occurs within the Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction;

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE Watch Commander shall ensure that a supervisor from the nearest Sheriff’s Station: (outside agency)

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responds to the investigating agency’s office, if the outside agency investigating the incident requests a representative from this Department;

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE Watch Commander shall completes a written report to the concerned employee’s Unit Commander, as directed; and immediately notifies

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the Internal Affairs Bureau (SHB after hours).

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3-01/030.19 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSE
Unit Commander’s Responsibilities.
ensure that the appropriate Division Chief or Director, Commander(s) and Internal Affairs Bureau are notified without delay; and

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respond immediately to the location when the employee has been arrested and taken into custody.
Revised 12/12/13

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3-01/030.20 FAMILY VIOLENCE NOTIFICATIONS, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU RESPONSIBILITIES
When iab receives a notification from an outside agency or private citizen complaint regarding a family violence incident of a criminal nature, immediate notification shall be made

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to the employee’s Unit Commander.

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3-01/030.24 DEFINITION OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

can take the form of violent acts or the threat of violence which may include:

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Verbal Attacks
Physical Attacks
Use of Weapons
Stalking

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3-01/030.28 REPORTING OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND/OR RETALIATION
employees shall immediately report the threat or conduct to either:

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a Department supervisor;
the Ombudsperson/Career Resources Center;
the Internal Affairs Bureau; and/or
the Sheriff’s Department’s 24 hour hotline [phone]-TALK. Revised 12/12/13

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3-01/030.29 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND/OR RETALIATION
When receiving a notification under these procedures, supervisors are responsible for

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making immediate contact with the Ombudsperson/Career Resources Center on behalf of the complainant and/or witness and, with extreme priority, reporting the notification to the Unit Commander.

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3-01/030.30 OMBUDSPERSON/CAREER RESOURCES CENTER RESPONSIBILITY
The Ombudsperson/Career Resources Center shall remain in contact with the complainant during the course of the investigation for how long

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for 90 days after the resolution of the complaint.

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3-01/030.34 DURING THE INVESTIGATION
At the request of the appropriate Division Chief and with the concurrence of the Division Chief of the Internal Investigations Division, administrative investigations alleging workplace violence shall be founded unfounded, exonerated or unresolved

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reviewed and a disposition rendered (founded, by the Executive Risk Review Committee pursuant to Policy and Procedures section 5-09/434.20.

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3-01/030.45 USE OF DRUGS OR NARCOTICS
If reasonable suspicion exists that an employee is using or is under the influence of a drug or narcotic, the ----------------------------may authorize a test of the employee. Once the test has been authorized, Internal Affairs Bureau shall be contacted.

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Unit Commander or higher

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3-01/030.73 HAZING

Allegations of hazing shall be investigated in the same manner as allegations of

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discrimination.
Revised 02/22/99

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3-01/030.75 BRIBES, REWARDS, LOANS, GIFTS, FAVORS members shall not use their positions to seek free admission to places of amusement, sporting events, etc. and shall not solicit free meals or transportation or any other favors or gratuities which would not ordinarily be accorded a private citizen

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Violations under this rule shall be subject to penalty under 2540 PC

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3-01/040.15 CARE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Loss of, damage to or unserviceable condition of such property shall be reported to

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his Unit Commander.

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3-01/040.15 CARE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Therefore, personnel shall assure that any County vehicle or any personally owned vehicle which contains County equipment is parked in a

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safe location and that any firearm, portable radio, evidence, confidential documents or high value County property are secured in the vehicle’s trunk, in a rack or a locked container (when available).

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3-01/040.15 CARE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
All weapons shall be removed from any vehicle parked overnight outside

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of a secure garage.

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3-01/040.80 INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS BY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES If any person conducting an internal investigation for another law enforcement agency requests an interview with a member of this Department, the interview must be approved by

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the member's Division Chief or Director as detailed.

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3-01/040.85 COOPERATION DURING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION When a person conducting a criminal investigation for another law enforcement agency requests an interview with a member of this Department, the member shall make immediate notification to his Unit Commander who will confer with

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the division executive to determine if this Department should participate in or otherwise monitor the interview.