If the officer's subsidized vehicle is unavailable for official use, an approved temporary vehicle may be used. The vehicle shall be properly equipped with a blue light and have the capability to communicate on the police radio network. Plain clothes officers are exempt from the requirement of the blue light.
Authorization has to be given by the district or division commander.
The use of such a vehicle shall not exceed 30 calendar days for any one incident except with the approval of the Chief of Police. Full car allowance shall be continued if a subsidized vehicle is damaged in the performance of duty involving no fault of the officer and a department supplied vehicle is used temporarily. In all other situations not specifically covered by the General Orders or contract agreement, a deduction from the officer's monthly car allowance shall be made when an officer uses a department supplied vehicle. The amount of deduction from the officer's monthly car allowance will be based on the period that the vehicle is used on a pro-rated basis. The officer is responsible for providing an acceptable replacement vehicle whenever his automobile is being repaired as the result of off-duty damages, or when it is unavailable due to normal routine services or repairs.