The standards establish responsibility for patrol. The intent is to ensure that the agency is providing the most efficient and effective day to day law enforcement services to the community. A written directive provides for 24 hour response to emergency calls and continuous patrol coverage during shift change.
Agency demonstrates ability to respond to all emergency calls for service.
During normal duty hours of operation, the agency has a procedure that allows for continuous patrol coverage during shift change. Each vehicle used in routine patrol or traffic must be equipped with emergency lights, siren and radio transceiver. Emergency lights and siren meet minimum requirements of South Carolina Law. A written directive establishes guidelines for responding to routine and emergency calls for service to include when the use of lights and siren are authorized . The directive must give clear direction as to when an officer is authorized to violate traffic laws of South Carolina to respond to a call for service.