ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL NARCOTICS SUPPRESSION PROGRAM (RNSP)

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i. Evidence Collection: Storage and Testing: The facilities of the Orange County Sheriffs Department shall be utilized by RNSP to maintain a proper evidence chain on all items collected in pursuit of case preparation. j. Undercover Documents: RNSP will facilitate assigned officers' acquiring a covert identity. The Program Manager will maintain records and copies of all correspondence relating to identities issued to officers. These documents shall only be used while the officers are on duty and working in an official capacity and when the use of the covert identity is required in the furtherance of the case. PERSONNEL The assignment of all personnel to RNSP must be approved by their respective department heads. The Executive Board may reject any nominee based upon the officer's training, past performance, or other factors bearing on suitability. In order to provide for continuity of effort and consistent application of these guidelines, the following minimum tours of duty with RNSP have been established by the Board for sworn personnel: Team Leader/Supervisor/Sergeant— (3) years Officer/Agent/Deputy/Investigator — (2) years. In conjunction with this minimum length of assignment to the Program, the maximum length of time an individual may serve in RNSP is (4) years. This maximum length of assignment applies to all ranks of lieutenant and below, with exceptions granted for nonswom personnel, special assignments by, and at the specific direction of, the Executive Board. State and local officers assigned to RNSP will work full-time unless otherwise approved by the Executive Board. a. Standard Operating Procedures/Policy: All task force members shall abide by the RNSP Policy Manual, which will be subject to review and approval of the Executive Board. i. The manual shall specify policies and procedures for task force operations and shall include items such as case management, confidential informant protocols, search policy, high value evidence procedures, operational requirements, evidence control/procedures, fiscal procedures, etc. ii. Officers will be under the direct daily supervision of the Program Manager and follow all policies, procedures and guidelines specifically enacted by RNSP. Should any of the aforementioned policies or procedures conflict with their own department Rules and Regulations, the individual member will immediately bring said conflict to the attention of his/her RNSP supervisor. The supervisor will, in turn, bring the matter to the attention of the RNSP Program Manager, who will take the necessary action to allay the conflict. b. Salaries and Benefits: The participating agencies will be responsible for the salaries and related expenses of all personnel assigned to RNSP. Upon request, participating local agencies will be reimbursed for overtime hours worked by RNSP personnel. Last Updated 6/24/16 Page 4 of 9