(A) No person other than members of the Department shall ride in any police vehicle, except where necessary in the performance of Department business or when given permission to do so by the Chief of Police.
(B) Members shall, prior to entering on each tour of duty, examine the vehicle thoroughly for mechanical or other damage. Each member at the end of his or her tour of duty shall be responsible for any improper use of said vehicle.
(C) Members shall test the serviceability of radio equipment when starting their tour of duty.
(D) When responding to an emergency call, members shall exercise judgment and care with due regard to the safety of life and property.
(E) Whenever it necessitates a member to leave his or her patrol car unattended, he or she shall be sure the vehicle is locked and keys are in his or her possession. Patrol vehicles will not be left running and unattended.
(F) Members shall record mileage of the patrol car at the beginning of each tour of duty, and shall record mileage at the end of tour. The miles accumulated at the end of tour shall be totaled and turned in for inspection by the Chief.
(Ord. 83-31, passed 9-26-1983; Ord. 92-20, passed 9-28-1992)