ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF- CORONERS DEPARTMENT (OCSD)

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XIV. RNSP VEHICLES Each RNSP sworn officer and technical investigative staff may be provided with a rental vehicle while assigned to this Program. Assigned units will not be used by other details or Departments. Each officer will be responsible to assure compliance with contractual stipulations in the area of maintaining the vehicle in proper working order, according to the owner's manual/new car warranty guide and is responsible for reporting monthly mileage to RNSP support personnel. Vehicles are provided as a necessary investigative tool. As such, they may be driven from the officer's place of residence to his/her duty assignment and as needed during his/her working day. Members shall only use their RNSP assigned vehicle for official RNSP business and further, shall avoid creating the impression that these cars are being used for any type of personal business. Vehicles are not to be driven when an officer is considered off -duty, on weekends, holidays, or when taking vacation, sick, comp time, or any other scheduled or non- scheduled time off. If an officer is scheduled for a vacation, leave of absence, or if work restrictions prevent an officer from being able to utilize the assigned vehicle for its intended purpose for a period of more than two weeks (14 days), the vehicle is to be returned to the rental company to reduce vehicle costs for this time period. Vehicle accidents will be handled by the agency having jurisdiction at the location where the accident occurs. Involved RNSP personnel will report any accident pursuant to their department's policy/procedure. Nothing precludes further investigation or concurrent investigation by the participating agency. Each participating agency agrees to assume liability for its employees as it relates to vehicles. Participating agencies agree to be responsible for any damage incurred to RNSP vehicles caused by any act or omission on the part of the respective employee(s), third parties, and any act of God, war, civil disorder, employment strike or other cause even if beyond its reasonable control. Participating agencies agree to assume financial responsibility for property damage to or caused by said vehicle. XV. TASK FORCE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Task Force support -related costs include, but are not limited to building maintenance, general office and operational supplies, vehicle leases, fuel, communications, equipment, travel and training related costs, funds for the purchase of evidence and information, and other permissible expenses necessary to further the mission of the task force. 7