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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Andrew Williams, Code Enforcement Manager
DATE: January 7, 2020
SUBJECT: Approve Code Enforcement Officer Safety Personnel Protective Equipment Policies and Procedures for Body Armor and Pepper Spray
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
New policies and procedures for body armor and pepper spray have been reviewed and approved by both County Counsel and Risk Management. At the request of the Board of Supervisors at the October 8th meeting, we are seeking for direction and possible action from the Board. I have changed the policy for the body armor to be concealed under clothing and not the visible type as was shown during the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 8, 2019. We used the pepper spray policy that is in place for Lake County Animal Control.
Exhibits: A - Code Enforcement Body Armor Policy
B - Code Enforcement Pepper Spray Policy
FISCAL IMPACT: XX None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Estimated Cost: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Requested: N/A
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): None
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): Enhance public safety; protect our citizens and serve them well.
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve County of Lake Body Armor Policy and Procedures for Non-Sworn Officers and County of Lake Pepper Spray Policy and Procedures for Non-Sworn Officers.