LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL

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1 LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL SUBJECT HONOR GUARD CHIEF OF POLICE Signature on File NUMBER 220 ISSUE DATE March 10, 2010 REVISION DATE TOTAL PAGES 4 AUTHORITY/RELATED REFERENCES General Order 212, Personal Responsibility Issues and Excellence ACCREDITATION REFERENCES SUPPORTING FORMS PD-Form 220, Honor Guard Agreement KEY WORD(S) INDEX Policy Functions Definitions Uniforms Structure Expenses Funeral Attendance POLICY The Lake City Police Department shall honor those officers who die in the line of duty or those whose death follows a lifetime of devotion to law enforcement, and members shall adhere to the protocols set forth herein in conducting Honor Guard duties DEFINITIONS Certified Volunteer: A Lake City Police Officer who has completed training and has been approved by the Honor Guard Commander to function at all Honor Guard and Color Guard events. Honor Guard: A group of at least two certified volunteer officers who attend all authorized funeral services of law enforcement or immediate family members of law enforcement officers. 03/10 CHIEF ARGATHA GILMORE 1

2 Honor Guard Commander: A sworn member of the Lake City Police Department appointed by the Chief of Police to lead the Honor Guard Unit. Color Guard: Honor Guard members who post or carry colors in organized functions, ceremonies, or parades. PROCEDURES I. STRUCTURE A. Members of the Honor Guard function on a volunteer basis. 1. An Officer selected to serve on the Honor Guard shall commit to a minimum of three (3) years of service. The commitment of service shall include: a. Attending monthly practices b. Attending required events c. Maintaining a professional appearance of the Honor Guard uniform. 2. It is the responsibility of an Officer serving on the Honor Guard to maintain the requirements outlined in this policy. 3. If the officer does not meet the requirements of the commitment to serve: a. Shall be subject to dismissal from the Honor Guard b. An officer who does not meet the 3 year requirements shall be subject to a pro-rated reimbursement to the City of Lake City. B. The Honor Guard Commander or designee shall: 1. Be responsible for the operation and training of the Honor Guard 2. Organize and direct meetings, drill practice and attendance at ceremonies 3. Maintain an up-to-date list of all Honor Guard volunteers 4. Maintain the training records for the Honor Guard unit C. Each request for use of the Honor Guard should be directed to the Honor Guard Coordinator, who will confer with the Chief of Police concerning the request II. FUNERAL ATTENDANCE 03/10 CHIEF ARGATHA GILMORE 2

3 A. Staffing needs permitting, the Honor Guard shall attend all funerals within the Third Judicial Circuit for: 1. Law enforcement officers 2. Former law enforcement officers 3. Other public officials as designated by the Chief of Police B. The Chief of Police on a case-by-case basis will determine attendance at funerals outside this judicial circuit. C. The Department may be represented by the Honor Guard at the funerals of immediate LCPD family members within 200 miles of Lake City III. FUNCTIONS The number of Honor Guard members in attendance will be determined by the proximity to Lake City and operational needs of the Department. A. Honor Guard At least a two (2) member team will attend all authorized funerals and shall: 1. Post the casket during visitation periods and funeral services 2. Provide flag folding service at the cemetery 3. When appropriate, offer a formal 21 gun salute for a military or a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty B. Color Guard In full ceremonial dress uniform will participate as follows: IV. UNIFORMS 1. Post colors at organized functions or ceremonies 2. Carry colors in City of Lake City sanctioned parades The following issued Honor Guard uniform/equipment will be subject to inspection by the Unit Coordinator and/or senior ranking officer present: A. Honor Guard Full dress Class A uniform is as follows: 1. Uniform campaign cover 2. Tailored uniform jacket 3. Dress pants with yellow stripe on outer seams 03/10 CHIEF ARGATHA GILMORE 3

4 4. 2 ¼ high gloss gun belt with a. Gun and holster b. Handcuffs and pouch c. Magazines and magazine pouch 5. Issued nameplate 6. Yellow shoulder braid 7. Patent leather shoes 8. White gloves B. Honor Guard Class B uniform is as follows: 1. Uniform campaign cover 2. Tailored uniform shirt with Honor Guard patch 3. Dress pants with yellow stripe on outer seams 4. 2 ¼ basket weave gun belt 5. Issued nameplate a. Gun and holster 6. Yellow shoulder braid 7. Yellow Ascot 8. Patent leather shoes 9. White gloves b. Handcuffs and pouch c. Magazines and magazine pouch C. The issued nameplate, United States Flag pendant, LCPD collar brass, whistle chain and badge are the only authorized insignia for the Class B uniform shirt. D. Hair for male officers must be short and neat. Females must have hair short or neatly secured so it does not extend from under the hat. 03/10 CHIEF ARGATHA GILMORE 4

5 V. EXPENSES 1. The Police Department will make a marked patrol unit available to the Honor Guard for each authorized Honor Guard event. The Department will reimburse actual gas expenditures, but will pay no additional expenses, unless authorized by the Chief of Police. 2. Pay or compensatory time is authorized for Honor Guard purposes unless specifically disapproved by the Chief of Police. 03/10 CHIEF ARGATHA GILMORE 5

6 Lake City Police Department Proudly Serving the Citizens of Lake City Argatha Gilmore Chief of Police An Equal Opportunity Employer Honor Guard Agreement I,, voluntarily agree and commit to attending practices, required events and maintaining a professional appearance of the Honor Guard uniform. Furthermore, I understand this shall be a three (3) year commitment and if I do not adhere to the policy and procedures of the Honor Guard Unit, I may be removed from the unit, at the discretion of the Chief of Police. I understand that if I resign or the Lake City Police Department removes me from the unit prior to the fulfillment of this three (3) year commitment, I may be liable in part or in whole, for the cost of the Honor Guard uniform provided to me by the Lake City Police Department. Print Name Signature Date Honor Guard Commander Date Chief of Police Date PD-Form 220 (Revised 02/18/2010) 225 NW Main Boulevard Suite 102 Lake City, Florida Phone: (386) Fax: (386)