Idling of department vehicles is prohibited except in the following circumstances:
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When the vehicle is occupied in the course of law enforcement activities (e.g. monitoring traffic, surveillance, working stationary radar, writing reports, talking car to car, etc.)
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When the driver is involved in an emergency incident (e.g. traffic stop, motorist assist, traffic accident, traffic direction, etc.)
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To provide heating or cooling of the vehicle when occupied by a police canine.
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In extreme weather (e.g. below zero, heavy snow, freezing rain, over 90 degrees, etc.) where leaving a squad running is necessary to provide uninterrupted service.
Employees shall not leave unoccupied police vehicles idling in police parking lots or while on break or at PT.
Revised August 30, 2017