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6) Communication channel frequency for the operation and necessary clearances from Control 1. (An alternative frequency should be included in case of communication problems on the primary channel.) 7) Before starting, a complete briefing will be conducted and the written operational plan will be reviewed. UNDERCOVER OPERATION (U/C) 1) The UC will not deviate from the plan unless he/she is able to obtain supervisory approval during the operation. 2) When the arrest signal is given, the UC will not be involved in the actual arrest unless the situation absolutely dictates his/her intervention. 3) If, during the operation, the UC is robbed by the suspects for the flash money, he/she will immediately give the trouble signal and rely on the cover/surveillance units to take appropriate action. NOTE: See "Fiscal Guidelines" for procedures in regards to lost or stolen monies. 4) The UC officer will never advance funds for the purchase of narcotics or contraband. Additionally, he/she will not utilize any Special Appropriation funds for narcotic or contraband purchases without prior supervisory approval. 5) The UC officer will never meet with suspects in a narcotic investigation without proper surveillance and cover units. 6) Section 11367 of the Health and Safety Code provides immunity from prosecution to authorized peace officers or other agents while investigating violations of the Health and Safety Code. A. RNSP officers shall not use narcotics or controlled substances during the performance of their duties or at any time for the purpose of aiding an investigation. The ONLY exception to this policy will be in a life threatening situation presumed by the UC officer in an undercover narcotic investigation. Should such a circumstance arise, the investigating officer shall report, as soon as possible, to the Program Manager all of the events before, during and after his/her ingestion of the narcotics or controlled substance, with a detailed written report submitted as soon as practical. The Program Manager will ensure that the officer has received immediate and appropriate medical attention and then report the incident to the Executive Board for final action. B. RNSP officers shall not give away or sell narcotics or a controlled substance to anyone in the performance of their duties unless it has been previously approved by the RNSP Program Manager. 7) Use of Alcohol A. Consuming alcoholic beverages in the performance of duties will be permitted while exercising extreme caution and good judgment, and only when absolutely necessary for the furtherance of the investigation. B. Any officer who has consumed alcoholic beverages during an investigation will not be assigned to an arrest or entry team at the culmination of that investigation Page 15 Revised 3/11/2011