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.