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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 7 <br />Lexington Police <br />Department <br />Subject: <br />Traffic Unit & Special Police Officers <br />Policy Number: <br />16AAccreditation Standards: <br />Reference: 1.2.1; 16.3.1; 16.3.2; 16.3.3;16.3.4; 16.3.5; 16.3.6; <br />16.3.7;16.4.1; 16.4.2; 16.4.3 Effective Date: <br />10/1/12 <br />New <br />Revised <br />Revision <br />Dates: <br />1/24/19 <br />By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police <br />GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES <br />Predating the 1970’s, the Lexington Police Department has appointed <br />personnel who are not full-time police officers to traffic duties. Many have held full- or <br />part-time jobs with the Town while others were/are reputable citizens recommended <br />by the Chief of Police. At times, these individuals have been sworn Special Police <br />officers appointed by the Town Manager. These men and women have served with <br />distinction and have provided countless hours of support to the Police Department <br />and the Town of Lexington. <br />Given this foundation, a Traffic Unit has been organized to include the <br />personnel performing traffic direction and control duties. The Traffic Unit is staffed by <br />individuals who are not sworn police officers. This order will promulgate previously <br />written and unwritten guidelines while outlining new standards by which individuals <br />may qualify to work on the Traffic Unit. In addition, the Town will continue to appoint <br />a small number of qualified Special Police officers who will be expected to maintain a <br />higher standard of training. <br />It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to: <br />• Maintain a Traffic Unit made up of personnel that are trained, reputable <br />employees and citizens to supplement the traffic direction and control needs <br />of the Town of Lexington. <br />•Special Officers will receive training as specified by the Massachusetts <br />Municipal Police Training Committee for recruit training and annual in-service <br />requirements pursuant to M.G.L. c.41, §96B. <br />• Ensure Traffic Unit personnel receive training consistent with the guidelines in <br />this policy. <br />• Ensure Special Police Officers and Traffic Unit personnel perform only those <br />duties authorized by the Chief of Police or a designee.