4-105.02 - Homeland Security Equipment Inspection

Policy

Supervisors at each precinct and division shall inspect weekly, all personnel assigned to their shift or unit to ensure that they are in possession of and deploying daily with them in their squads, their issued Homeland Security Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Inspecting patrol supervisors must verify that each officer is carrying the PPE issued by the Homeland Security Unit as stated on the Homeland Security Equipment Issuance Weekly Inspection Form (MP-9034). Missing or damaged equipment will be reported to the Lieutenant in charge of the MPD Homeland Security Unit by email as soon as discovered. The officer will be required to fill out a CAPRS report documenting the missing equipment.

Officers not in compliance shall be listed on the personnel section of the Homeland Security Equipment Issuance Weekly Inspection Form (MP-9034), which shall be forwarded to the Lieutenant in charge of the MPD Homeland Security Unit as soon as possible by way of inter-department mail. Completed inspection reports will be kept on file at the MPD Homeland Security Unit according to the City's records retention schedule.

• PPE: Personal Protective Equipment is specialized clothing or equipment used by workers to protect themselves from direct exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. It includes, but is not limited to, protective disposable gloves, masks, goggles, boots, gowns and resuscitation masks.