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Item 11AParticipation in Public Events, Parades, and Exhibits Department of Public Safety June 20th, 2006 Purpose Provides a systematic and consistent method for participating in community events Reinforces our commitment to community involvement Balances our response to community events with our ability to quickly respond to emergency situations Adheres to statutory requirements regarding regulating traffic Addresses liability issues Escorts Provides for police escorts for specific community events Addresses safety concerns for police officers, participants, other drivers not involved in the escort, and pedestrians Adheres to statutes regulating our ability to legally direct traffic flow Parades and Exhibits DPS will fully participate in City sponsored parades unless this participation compromises our ability to respond to emergencies Provides for “static display” of equipment at neighborhood association events for educational purposes and to promote a positive image for the City and DPS Maintains our ability to conform to standards of coverage for emergency response Summary The Department of Public Safety is committed to interacting with the community to the greatest degree possible while maintaining our ability to quickly and safely respond to emergency situations. This policy provides a uniform method to meet this commitment while conforming to applicable legal requirements and addressing liability issues.