The purpose of this policy is to establish the position of Rangemaster/Armorer,   Senior Rangemaster/Armorer and to delineate the duties of these positions. Rangemaster/Armorer(s) and Senior Rangemaster/Armorer.

The purpose of this policy is to identify the role and responsibility of all sworn officers whose assistance is requested by another law enforcement agency or is self-initiated. Nothing in this policy requires an officer to respond to a request for assistance that requires a level of training, equipment and experience that the officer does not possess.  

California law allows sworn officers of the Probation Department to carry firearms with the authorization of the Chief Probation Officer. The purpose of this policy is to clearly establish the procedure required for an officer to carry a firearm.

The purpose of this policy is to establish the position of Deputy Probation Officer III canine handler and to identify the duties of the position. This policy establishes operational responsibilities, management, and use of a narcotic and firearm detection canine to support community supervision.

The purpose of this policy is to identify and establish the parameters when Deputy Probation Officers may write and submit crime reports for new criminal offenses discovered during the course of their authorized duties.

To provide guidance to probation officers who have knowledge that an individual(s) poses a potential threat to another individual(s), requiring the probation officer to notify the potential victim and the appropriate law enforcement agency. 

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines in the use of electronic monitoring devices.

Pursuant to state law a publicly owned vehicle operated by peace officers in the performance of their duties is defined as an authorized emergency vehicle (Vehicle Code Section 165).  The purpose of this policy is to establish parameters for the safe operation of department emergency vehicles by Deputy Probation Officers. 

The purpose of this policy is to outline field operation procedures intended to maximize the safety of officers working in the community.

California law allows sworn officers of the Probation Department to carry firearms with the authorization of the Chief Probation Officer. The purpose of this policy is to clearly establish the requirements for an officer to carry a firearm.  

To provide direction in the safe handling and storage of firearms.

The purpose of this policy to establish guidelines for release and dissemination of public information to news media agencies and/or their representatives.

The purpose of this policy/procedure is to establish the selection process, organization and duties of the Officer of the Day (OD) for Adult.

The purpose of this policy/procedure is to establish an Officer of the Day (OD) for Juvenile services and duties of that Officer.

To establish uniform guidelines for the Probation Department’s response to incidents in which a person is injured or killed as the result of an officer-involved shooting, whether on or off duty.

The purpose of this policy is to identify the proper use and conduct of warrantless searches authorized by conditions of probation.

The purpose of this policy is to govern the seizure and disposition of property and contraband taken as evidence for purposes of probation violation investigations or arrest. 

This policy establishes the appropriate use of social media on behalf of the Probation Department and provides guidance on its management, administration, and oversight.

To establish a policy regarding the use of the TASER Conducted Energy Weapon  as a force option (hereafter “TASER device”).

California law allows sworn officers of the Probation Department to carry firearms with the authorization of the Chief Probation Officer. The deployment of carbine rifles will be reserved for qualified deputy probation officers to effectively address situations with armed suspects who may have increased level of firepower and/or body armor.

The purpose of this policy is to provide officers with direction and guidance on the reasonable use of force.  Officers are expected to carry out their duties, including the reasonable use of force, in a manner that is fair and unbiased, and respects the dignity and constitutional rights of all persons (Government Code Section 7286(b)(11)).

The purpose of this policy provides Probation Department peace officers with guidelines in the use of naloxone opioid antagonist.  Equipping officers with naloxone kits provides the ability to assist overdose victims, and render aid to officers exposed to opioids.

California law allows sworn officers of the Probation Department to carry firearms with the authorization of the Chief Probation Officer. The deployment of shotguns will be reserved for situations that have an increased potential for danger or deadly force and the officer has reason to believe the deployment of a shotgun will contribute to the safe resolution of the incident or diminish risk to officers or the public.

The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters when safety lights are used when operating a Probation vehicle