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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 12/9/1948REGULAR MEETING Lubbock, Texas December 9, 1948 The City Commission of the City of Lubbock., Texas met at 1:30 P. M. in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor W. H. Rodgers, Commissioners Clarence K. Whiteside, John Spikes, City Manager H. R. Smith, Jr., City Absent: None. W. B. Price, E. K. Hufstedler, Jr., City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson, Secretary Lavenia Williams. The Minutes of Recessed Regular Meeting of November 24, 1948, Regular Meeting of November 25, Recessed Regular Meeting of November 29 and Recessed Regular Meeting of December 6, 1948, were read, and upon motion by Commissioner Price seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, they were approved. This being the date set for hearing on laving, as authorized by Reso- lution of record at Page 274, i:Iinute Book 8, no one aprearing in connection with said hearing, motion was made by Com-Assioner r rice: , seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, car.-ied unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Commissioner Irice, seconded by Com,issioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 893 passed first reading. ORDITLyNCE NO. 893 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A FART OF THE COST OF IMi'ROVING A I ORTI ON OF JACKSON AVENUE, WACO AVENUE, 32nd STREET, 31st STREET, SEFFERSON AVENUE, MONROE AVENUE, 2nd STREET, 26thSTREET,_3rd STREET, AVENUE 0, 1st STREET, AVENUE C, MAIN STREET, AVENUE L, AND TEX1�S AVENUE, SUCH PORTIONS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE PAVING ASSESS14ENTS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS, AVENTE S AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, &.ND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESST.ENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, A11LOCATING FUNDS. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Com,i:issioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 894 passed first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 894 AN ORDINANCE CLASSIFY FG ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK; DEFINIYG ChRTAIji TERMS; T'ROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHTIENT AND ADOPTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PLAIT; PROVIDING FOR RECORDS OF THE PLAN TO BE �,!AINTAINED; INTERPRETING TIT CLASS SPECIFICATIONS SO ESTAB- G//« p � LISEED; PROVING FOR TT!E ALLOCnTION OF POSITIONS TO TFIE VARIOTTS CLAS`-ES; PROVIDING FOR THE RE-ALi.00ATION OF FOSITIOi?S WEENT DUTIES CFAY(T ; PRO- VIDIPTG FOR APPEAL BY TIE EA PLOYFE; IROVID7 NTG FOR THE STATUS OF I RESENT EPTPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC INVESTIGATION OF TTTE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; PROVIDING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOP, AITENDT ETITS TO THIS ;)RDINA^TCE; AND LISTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, to adopt Rules and Regulations of the Lubbock Police Department. �� u` �•�.� c �t � RULE RULES & REGULATIONS OF T HE LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 CHIEF OF POLICE: SEC. 1 The Chief of Police shall be the director of the Police v � Department. He shall have immediate direction and crntrol of the Department subject to the supervision of the City Manager, and subject to such rules, regulations and orders as the City Manager may prescribe not inconsistent with the ordinances of the city; and he shall promulgate all orders, rule and regu- lations for the government of the police force. SEC. 2 The Chief of Police shall devote his entire time to the discharge of his official duties, and shall not be absent from the city except in the performance of his official duties unless granted a leave of absence by the City Manager. RULE II ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE: SEC. 3 The Assistant Chief of Police shall rank in authority next to the Chief of Police and shall exercise such authority as may be delegated to him by the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief of Police, he shall be chief executive officer and his orders shall be obeyed by all members of the departmeht. SEC. 4 The Assistant Chief of Police shall be the personnel off eer of the rolice department and he shall have direct control and supervision over any and all members of the department . He shall keep all personnel records of the department, and si:all furnish the Chief of Police, as directed, complete reports on the aptitude, performance and progress of probationary officers. He shall receive all complaints against members of the department and shall cause the same to be thoroughly investigated before bringing them to the attention of the Chief of I'olice. RULE III CAPTADT OF POLICE IN CHARGE OF TRAFFIC: SEC. 5 The Captain of Police in charge of traffic shall hold the next rank under the Assistant Chief of Police. It shall be his duty to enforce all street traffic laws of the city and all the State Vehicle Laws applicable to street traffic in the City. He shall investigate all traffic accidents, analyzing as to cause, securing witnesses and obtain information necessary for the prose- cution of persons guilty of violating the law causing or ccntributing to such accidents. He shall riai ntain a suitable system of f il, ng of collision card reports, and closely cooperate with the City Traffic Engineer in the attempt to reduce or prevent traffic acci- dents in the City. RULE IV SECRETARY TO CHIEF OF -POLICE: ---- SEC. 6 The Secretary to the Chief of Yolic e shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the performance of the duties pertaining to the position of private secretary to the Chief of Police. He or she shall handle the general correspondence and prepare the department payrolls and perform such other duties as may be required. RULE V CAPTAIN OF�IOLICE: SEC. 7 The captain of police, under the direction of the Chief of Police, shall be in direct control of all the men assigned to his detail. He shall be held responsible for the proper distribution of the men, their industry and efficiency, personal appearance and general conduct and behavior. SEC. 8 He shall keep the time records of all officers under his command. He shalll require all members of his detail to promptly report to the Complaint Desk at Headquarters all important or un- usual hapr.enings affecting public peace, safety or convenience which come to their attention. RULE VI SERGEANT OF POLICE SEC. 9 The Sergeant of Police, under the direction of the Captain of : olice shall have immediate charge of the patrolman in the area assigned to him and shall ihstruet and assist them in their duties and shall be resr,onsi ble for their general appearance good order and discipline. SEC. 10 He shall maintain toward the men of his command in charge an attitude of strict impartiality and fairness and .shall not permit personal bias to influence the performance of his duites or effect his relations with his subordinates. SEC. 11 He shall thoroughly familiarize himself with the rules and regulations and Shall be ready and willing at all times to advise and instruct the patrolman as to the meaning and intent thereof. SEC. 12 He shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by his superior officers. SEC. 13 He shall see each patrolman under his command as often as possible while on duty; and if a patrolman does notperform his duty satisfactorily, the Sergeant of Police shall report to the Captain in charge of the detail, the time and place and manner of such failing in performance of duty. SEC. 14 If a patrolman cannot be found on his beat , the Sergeant of Police shall extend the adjoining beat or post to cover the deserted territory until the return of the absent one. The facts concerning the patrolman's absence shall be reported to the; Chief through the Captain of Police in writing. SEC. 15 He must aid and assist patrolmen in their investigati-,n of all important crimes. Sergeants of Police shall satisfy themselves that the patrolmen under their supervision have exhausted every means of elimination causes of come_ laint on their beats; otherwise, they will be held jointly responsible for such failure. SEC. 16 He shall call the Desk Sergeant at headquarters as .mav be directed by his commanding officer. SEC. 17 The time spent by the ;sergeant of-Colice with each patrolman shall be only that necessary to complete the immediate business of each, and there shall be no idle ccn versation between them. RULE VII METER DIVISION SEC. 18 The Meter Division shall be under the immediate supervision of the Traffic Bureau. RULE VIII CAPTAIN OF DETECTIVES SEC. 19 The Captain of Detectives shall be the commanding officer of the Detective Division. While on duty he shall have full charge of all affairs of the division subject to the su,pervisi.on of the Chief and Assistant Chief. RULE IX COMMANDING OFFICERS. DETECTIVE DIVISION: SEC. 20 Commanding officers of the Detective Division shall devote their entire time and energy exclusively to the duties of their office. They shall be held responsible for the efficiency and discipline of the detectives who are on and off duty, They shall report to the Chief of Police any infraction of the rules and regulations and may recommend suspension of any officer assigned to their division of violation or neglect of orders. SEC. 21 A con7.anding officer of the Detective Division, upon leaving his office,_ ghaJI place in charge a member of the Detective Division who, f or the time being, shall have complete authority; provide-+, however, that he shall not issue orders in direct conflict with those of his superior. SEC. 22 A Commanding Officer of the Detective Division shall not permit official correspondence to be carrie' on by members of his division without the specific consent in each instance of himself or the Chief of i olice, and a proper record of such correspondence shall be kept in the files of the department at all times. RULE k RADI,, DISPATCHUR: SEC. 23 The position of Radio Dispatcher shall be the rank immediately below that of a Police Sergeant, and above the rank of Patrolman. He shall acquaint himself with the �?eographical boundary lines of the various radio patrol districts and the streets therein. He shall be responsible for the direction of radio cars to the scenes of crime and disorder with the least possible delay. His radio orders transmitted to any one or several of the departmental cars shall be carried out regardless of rank or status of .ems loyee receiving same. He shall be under the direct supervision of the Desk Sergeant. SEC. 24 The insignia of the Radio Dispatcher shall be s imiliar to that now wcrn by the United States Navy for the same classification. RULE XI PATROLMAN SEC. 25 Each pa tro lma n must make himself thoroughly familiar with every, part of his beat or post; closely obse-rate and note the description of pers®ns passing and so far as possible prevent the commission of crimes. He must acquire such knowledge of the inhabitants within the beat or post as will enable him at once to recognise them. SEC. 26 Every patrolman must at all times be able to furnish particular information respecting the state of his beat or post and shall frequently, Burin- his tour of duty in the night time, examine all the doors and low windows of store buildin--s and see that they are properly secured, rerorting to the Headquarters Desk Sergeant, after thorough examination of the premises for prowlers, any such openings found not properly secured. SEC. 27 A patrolman will report to his commanding officer whenever he has reason- able grounds to suspect that any building or part thereof is being us!- d in violation of the law, or is the resort for persons of known bad character. He will be pre- pared to give information to his commanding officer relative to the nature of all business conductr�d on his post. SEC. 28 Each patrolman shall constantly patrol the limits of his beat or patrol post, except in case of a fire, arrest of a prisoner, or any other necessary absence. He shall not lean against a lamp post or building or assume a loafing attitude while engaged in conversation or otherwise. He shall not lean upon a car or place his foot on the runningboard of car while issuing a ticket. SEC. 29 Patrolmen must not walk or talk unnecessarily with any person on their beats or posts unles, to communicate information ap_rertaining to their duty, such communications to be as brief as possible. SEC. 30 A patrolman on beat or patrol post must not consider himself less ob- ligated than is a member of the Traffic Squad to aid pedestrians in crossing the streets, to enforce the rulesof t1B road against all manner of vehicles, prevent fast or reckless driving, or to do all other acts looking to the safety of citizens and properly on the streets. Superior officers will hold patrolmen strictly account- able for any neglect of duty along the lines above set forth. SEC. 31 Patrolmen assigned to traffic duty shall give the it whole attention at all times to their duites. They must avoid needless conversation. They shall be extra vigilant in preventing accidents at or near their rust and shall be ready at any time to help chilOren and aged or inform pedestrians, who may become con- fused, in crossing the busy thoroughfares. SEC. 32 No member of the uniformed division shall read a newspaper or any other thing, except orders from his superior officers, while on duty in- uhtform on a public stre,t or in any public place except in line of duty. RULE XII PATROWEN ASSIGNED TO MOTORCYCLE _DUI'Y : SEC. 33 Motorcycle officers shall, unless otherwise ordered, constantly patrol the district to which they are assigned. SEC. 34 A Motorcycle officer shall not leave the district in which he is assigned except in case of emergency or in making an arrest, and every such enforced ab- sence shall be reported to the officer in charge before reporting off duty. SEC. 35 Each motorcycle officer shall be held responsible for the condition of the machine assigned to him. If any of thetools or other equipment are lost, he shall ' make a report to the Sergeant of Police and replace them. Gasoline and oil must be looked to before going on duty. Battery must be inspected at least once each week and water kept in the cells. Tires must be kept inflated to the proper press- ure as soft tires are injurious to the entire wheel. In case of puncture, the rider shall dismount as soon as possible and shall not ride on flat tires. SEC. 36 Members of the motorcycle squad to whom machines are assigned shall not allow any other member of the force to ride same without permission of a superior officer; and in no case shall a person who is not a member of the police department be permitted to ride a police department Motorcycle. SEC. 37 Fast riding or speeding will not be permitted unless on urgent police business or When chasing an automobile speeder. rlo rider shall race his motor while on stand or idle longer than is absolutely necessary. Riding with muffler open is absolutely forbidden, under penalty of prompt dismissal from the service. There shall be no unnecessary use of the siren with which police motorcycles are equipred. RULE XIII UNIFORMS: SEC. 38 Every member of the department shall wear such uniform and insivnia of his rank as the department may from time to time prescribe. The uniform and insignia will be furnished by the City and will remain the property thereof, to be surrender- ed upon leaving service. They shall, when on duty A'earry such equipment as the department may prescribe or adopt. They shall, when on duty, in uniform, keep their badge always in sight. No member of the uniformed division shall ever appear ,,for duty in civilian clothing without special permission of his superior officer or the Chief of Police. SEC. 39 All members of the department will be re quire d to be neat in appearance and keep their uniforms and equipment in good condition and in perfect order and repair. r_� u SEC. 40 No member of the uniformed division, while on duty in uniform shall carry an umbrella, cane or other personal equipment not specifically authorized by reg- ulations. SEC. 41 No member of the uniformed division shall ever wear his uniform or any part of it when off duty, except ilth the express permission of his superior officer or the Chief of Police; and should he at any time wear any part of the uniform which identifies hit as a member. of the Lubbock Police department, such articles of civilian apparel as he may wear in connection therewith shall be of such neatness, design and color as to harmonize so that the wearer may not appear ludicrous or ridiculous; always bearing in mind that the department is always judged by the appearance and actions of its individual members. Uniform shirts and tie are the only exceptions to the above rule . SEC. 42 Black shoes, or Tan, either low cut or high cut, of type suitable for police duty shall be *ors at all times when in uniform. Under no conditii;ns will it be permissible to wear cowboy boots while in uniform. RULE XIV GENERAL RULES: SEC. 43 Any of the following may be considered proper cam for the suspension or dismissal under charges of any member of the Foli ce Department. 1. eor Drinking intoxicating liquor while on duty or in uniform. 2. ror intoxication while on duty or whi]Le in uniform. 3. For being a user of intoxicating liquor in excess. 4. r'or intoxication while not on active duty. 5. r'or willfull disobedience to any order lawfully issued to him by a superior officer in the department. 6. For incompetency to perform any of the duties of his office. 7. r'or conviction of any crime or misdeameanor against the laws of the United States or the State of 'Texas or for conviction of any violation of an ordinance of the City of Lubbock, 8. v'or making known any investigatinn or proposed movement of the department to any person not a member of the department or for gossiping about the affairs of the department. 9. r'or unnecessary and unwarranted violence to a prisoner. 10. r or cowardice or for lack of energv of such character, a s to amount to either incompetency or gross neglect of duty. 11. r'or sleeping while on duty. 12. r'or continually or willfully violating any of the rules of the department. 13. vor habitually contracting debts which he is unable or unwilling to pay, or for refusing without reasonable excuse to discharge his lawful obligations. 14. r'or indecent, profane or harsh language while on duty or in uniform. 15. r'or disrespect shown to a superior officer in the department . 16. Yor any neglect of duty. 17. r'or absence without leave. 18. r'or conduct unbecoming an officer or a gentleman, -hether on duty or off duty, 19. r,or conduct subversive of the good order and discipline of the department. 20. ror neglecting to report his chance of residence to the Desk Sergeant at. headquarters. 21. If any police officer shall accept or agree to accept a bribe, by a "bribe" is meant any rift, emolument, money, or thing of value, testimonial, privilege, appointment or personal advantage, or the promise of either, be stewed or rro- mised for the purpose of personal gain. 22. r'or rough or careless handling of city property, either fiixed or movable . 23. r'or failure to report offenses observed or sus pe eted, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department. 24. For failure to observe and give effect to the policies of the department as promulgated by the Chiefof Police or fcr any act intended to imr-air the eff- ectiveness of the department. aEC. 44 All penalties imposed shall be promptly discharged by the member penalized and upon the failureof any member of the department to promptly discharge any pen- alty regularly imposed upon him, he s hal 1 be deemed guilty of a violation of Section 5, of the rules and regulations of the department. SEC. 45 Each member of the department will be furnished with a copy of the rules and regulations which he shall keep in his possession, and he shall make himself perfectly familiar with its ccn.tents. SEC. 46 Each member of the department shall devote his entire time and attention to the business of the department, and he is expressly prohibited from following any other calling or being employed in. any other busines,- or holding a deputation or commission from any other law enforcement bandy, local, state-wide or national, Although certain hours are allotted to the respective Rember s for the performance of duty or ordinary occasions ,yet they must be prepared at all times to act immediately on notice that their services are � required . Members of the department shall be considered as alwa�*s on duty for the purpose of discipline. The hours of duty of all employees of the department will be regulated by the Chiefof Police. SEC. 47 Every member of the department shall reside within the limits of Greater Lubbock and she 11 not leave themetropolitan area at any time without permission from the Chiefof Police or his commanding; officer except when on duty in immediate pursuit of a criminal or when on vacation or as otherwise provided in these rules, Every application for permission to leave the city shall be in writing showing date of extended departure, duration of absence, d@6%1nation and purpose of trip and WA f such other information as will make possible prompt communication with absentees. Any change of residence in the city shall be reported to the Desk Sergeant at head- quarters within 24 hours after the change has been made. SEC. 48 All members of the department shall avoid all religious and political dis- cussion, either at police headquarters or elsewhere, while on dutyor in anifnrm; and no member of the department shall attend a r oliti cal meetinw in uniform except in line of duty and when specifically assigned there by his Commanding Officer. SEC. 49 Any officer who may be raised temporarily to higher rank by the Chief of Police or other commanding officer shall exercise the authority and perform the duties of the higher position and shall be held responsible in a like manner as if re-7ularly commissioned as such higher officer, but he shall take care not to inter- fere unnecessarily withor countermand any order issued by the officer whose place he may temporarily occupy. SEC. 50 In the inv estigat ionof an alleged crime or suspicious death, al 1 members of the department shall exercise every precaution to avoid destroying or imparing the value of the evidence on bodies, effects and surrounding property, particularly avoiding the destructionof fingerprints by unintelligent handling. fie shall pre- vent unauthorized persons from entering ux)on the scene of the crime until a member of the Detective Division aprears. Pending the arrival of a detective the member of the department first upon the scene shall make an immediate and thorough in- vestigation into the circumstances of the crime, obtain the names and addresses of witnesses and all other important details. Commanding officers shall be held res- ponsible for the completeness of this investigation. If the perpetrator is not apprehended all evidence shall be furnished to the detective who shall assume charge of the case. SEC. 51 No member of the department shall wear his uniform or carry a pistol while under suspension for any cause; and such member shall imeediatelyy surrender his badge and Police Identification Folder to the superior officer notifying him of his sus- pension. SEC. 52 No expenditure of money shall be made or liability incurred in the name of the City or Department unless previously authorized by the Chiefof Police. SEC. 53 No officer shall willfully mistreat or use unnecessary violence toward any person, prisoner or otherwise. He shall not strike a prisoner except when absolutely necessary as a last resort in an effort to overcome resistance or prevent escape. An officer shall not shoot at a fleeing person or any escaping prisoner unless he knows that such person has committed a felony. SEC. 54 Whenever any member of the department loses his badge or other insignia of his office, or any other property of the City, he shall immediately make a report of such loss to the Chief of Police and shall, within thirty days, reimburse the City for such loss; porvided, that if the property is later found the same shall be turned over to the Chief of Police and, if in good condition, the member having made good the loss shall be reimbursed. SEC. 55 Members of the Department are forbidden to have or use personal cards showing their connection with the Police Department which bears any cut, information or data not directly rertaining to their work as a police officer. SEC. 56 No sickness o Police, an vi ded : (a) Full (b) Full for (c) Pay such member of the d epa rtment shal 1 b e a bsen t from dut .y e xcept i n c ase of disability, without permission of his superior officer or the Chief of no pay shall be allowed for lost time except as herein expressly pro - pay will be allowed for annual vacation. pay will be allowed for any period of time ap]proved by absence necessitated by injury received while on duty. during absence on account cf illness shall be allowed in schedule as may be arproved by the City Manager. the City Manager accordance with SEC. 57 Vacations shall be taken by the members of the department of each rank in the order of seniority. The member of the department senior in rank in any command shall be entitled to first choice, the member next in seniority to second choice and so on in rotation. A member of the department is not entitled to a vacation until after he has served one year. Any member of the department prior to absenting himself on vacation shall leave with the Chief of Police his vacation address. SEC. 58 No person, not a member of the Police Department, shall be permitted to communicate with any prisoner without permission of the Jail Supervisor or orE higher in authority. No person, not a member of the Police Department, shall be permitted to communicate with a prisoner held on charge of susricion without con- sent of the Chief of Police, Commanding Officer of the Detective Division, or such officer to whom this authority mav be specifically delegated by the Chief of Police. SEC. 59 Any member of the department using a public conveyence as a non -revenue passenger shall not occupy a seat to the exclusion of a revenue passenger. SEC. 60 No member of the department shall engage in any game of cards, pool, dominoes bil- cards or game of chance in any public place. SEC. 61 All members of the department shall be quiet, civil and orderly in their conduct and department and shall at all times be attentive and zealous in the dis- charge of their duty, controlling their temper and exercising the utmost patience and discretion. They shall answer any questions put to them with all possible correctness and courtesy - not in a short and careless manner- avoiding. at all times I unnecessary conversation or argument. SEC. 62 All members of the department are required to speak the truth at all times and under all circumstances, whether under oath or not. If forbidden by the rules of the department to divulge information, they will say nothing. SEC. 63 Every member of the department shall discharge promptly all debts and legal obligations incurred by him while a member of the department. Should a circumstance arise beyond his crntrol wherein his indebtedness, as a result of necessity, grows greatly out of proportion to his income, the Chief of Police may, at his discretion, make arrangements for him to pay thereon in installments of not less than five dollars per month; but if he shall willfully nail to meet such installments promptly, the Chief of Police may suspend such of-icer and prefer charges against him. The per- sonnel officer or the Chief of Police will advise with nembers of the department re- garding their personal and financial affairs at their request. SEC. 64 No member of the department shall collect any money, property or other valuable thing from meribers of the department , citizens or any other persons; nor shall he circulate any subscription paper amohg or sell tickets to members of the department regarding their citizens or any other persons, for charitable purposes or for any other purpose, without the permission of the Chief of lolice. SEC. 65 No member of the department shall receive any gift or present from an officer or officers under his command unless expressly permitted to do so by the Chief of police. ":EC. 66 No member of the departments shall allow or permit the use of his name for or by fair, festival, exposition or institution for the purpose of selling tickets, goods, magazine or newspaper subscriptions, or setting ul or prompting any raffle or gift enterprise. For a member of the department to enter his name in a "pop- ularity" contest, or suffer the same to be done, shall also constitute a violation of this rule. ,iEC. 67 No member of the department shall purchase, or accept as a gift, any art- icle whatsoever from any person under arrest or police detention. SEC. 68 No member of the department shall recommend to any prisoner the employment of any rerson as his attorney, counsel or bondsman, or suggest the name of any law- yer or person to a prisoner with a view to his defense at any time after an arrest is made; iior shall he, either directly or indirectly, interest himself or interfere in any manner whatsoever in the employment of an attornefy to aid any rerson in any civil or criminal action. SEC. 69 No member of the departmnt shall take part or be concerned, directly or indirectly, in making or negotiating any compromise or other arrangement between a criminal and the person who has suffered by his act with a view of permitting such criminal to escape the penalty of the law; nor shall he seek to obtain any continirn ne or dismissal of any trial in court out of friengshil• for the defendent, or otherwise interfere with the course of justice. If he shall have information of such conduct on the part of any other member of the department, he shall report the same to his superior officer. SED. 70 No member of the department shall request the aid of any citizen td have him transferred to any other assignment or beat, or to have him restored t3o any assignment or beat from which he has been removed by order of a superior officer or to have him promoted to a higher rank in the service; nor shall he knowingly permit any petition to be gotten up or circulated by citizens in his behalf requesting such transfer, restoration or Fromotion. Should he desire transfer or restoration, he shall make a written request for same to the Chief of Police. SEC. 71 Every member of the department shall always be respectful toward his super- ior officers and shall hold himself ready at all times to answer their calls and obey their orders. Even though an order shall aprear to him unreasonable, unjust or im- proper, he shall carry it out imr�ediately to the best of his ability and in a manner that admits .-f no misunderstanding, and responsibility will lie with the superior who gave the order. Respect toward superiors in rank will not be confined to obedience when on active duty but sha 11 be mairitaiamed at all occasions. SEC. 72 No member of the department shall have verbal or written communication with reference to the business of the department with any person not a member of the de- partment, nor with any other police department or law enf':orcement organization with- out first obtaining authority from the Chief of Police to do so. SEC. 73 j'dembers of the department when driving vehicles of any description or when on foot must not violate the traffic regulations of the City of Lubbock except in cases of absolute necessity. SEC. 74 Card playing or gambling of any kind shall not be allowed at any time in Police Headquarters assembly room or any other property allotted to the use of the Police Department. SEC. 75 No member of the department, except in line of duty, shall bring intoxicat- ing liquor or receive the same, into Police Headquarters, the as-r embly room or upon any property allotted to the use of the Police Headquarters. SEC. 76 No loafing or lounging, profane or indecent language, disorderly conduct or unnecessary noise shall be allowed in any of Police Headquarters or other buildings of the Police Department. Such are to be used exclusively for police business and must not be used for any other purpose. Civility and attention must be shown every person visiting the department on proper business. persons without such business and those_ whos e busi ness has been finished shall not be a llowed to remain, the officer in charge at the time to be the judge and to be responsible for the enforcement of this rule. SEC. 77 No person shall be allowed in the Police Headquarters to sell foods or offer them for sale, or to canvass or solicit for any purpose without permission from the Chief of Police. SEC. 78 The regular club room and the Assembly Room of the department may be used by members of the department for recreational purposes while off duty, and no per- son outside the department shall be allowed in the Assembly or Club Room, except on business, without permission of the Chief of Police SEC. 76 shall ap- ly to the Assembly and Club Rooms insofar as profane or indecent language, disorderly conduct, etc., are concerned. SEC. 79 Although regular hours of duty shall be assigned to all members of the de- partment, it shall be the duty of every officer of the City of Lubbock at all times day or night, within the City of Lubbock, to preserve the public peace, protect the rights of persons and property, guard the public health, preserve order at all elections and all public assemblies; prevent and remove, if possible, nuisances on and in all streets, highways, areaways, alleys and other places, and enforce the criminal law of'the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Lubbock. SEC. 80 Any member of the department shall report to his command in.ia- officer any person found acting as a private detective, police officer or law enforcement agent of any character without proper authority. If he has good reason to believe that such person is falsely impersonating an officer, he shall arrest him forthwith and hold him for examination by his superior officer. SEC. 81 Any member of the department shall instantly go to the scene of any dis- turbance or breach of the peace occurring within his vicinity, use his best effort to restore peace and quiet, making such arrests as may be necessary, also shall call the -; olice Department. SEC. 82 Every member of the department shall make it his special duty to assist parents in recovering lost children and in restoring lost children to their parents. SEC. 83 Any member of the department having reported to him a person missing or wanted for an offense shall obtain a minute description of such a person, adhering to the following outline as near as possible, and turn the description in to the headquarters Desk Sergeant: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Full Name Aliases, if any A;,e He i �-_ht Weigh Nationality Complexion Eye s-Color Hair - colr, long or bobbed, curled or straig�it .Beard -mustache or clean shave Marrs and scars about face or body Peculiar characteristics, such as stammering, missing Clothing -complete description from head to foot. teeth, lameness, etc. Name and address of person reporting, and telephone number. SEC. 84 Any member of the department upon finding a dead human body shall immediately notify hea dquarters who shall f orthwith send squad offic ers or a superior officer to the scene. Until the arrival of the representative from headquarters, the officer shall not permit any person to molest or remove any personal property from the body of the deceased nor permit anyone to touch the body except it be a Justice of the Peace, a member of the vetective Division or a representative of the District Attorney's Off ice. - -SEC . 85 Any member of the departrnn t , when called upon to do so by any person under any circumstance, shall give his name and badge number in a respectful and courteous manner. SEC. 86 Every member of the department is expected to discharge his duties with coolness and firmness in all cases; and in time of extreme peril all available off- icers shall act together and assist 'and protect each other in restoring peace and order. Whoever shirks his duty in case of danger or responsibility in an emergency shall be deemed unworthy of a place in the Lubbock Police Department. SEC. 87 All members of the department shall be particularly careful not to interfere officiously or unnecessarily in the private business of any person, but when required to act in the discharge of their duty they shall do so with energy and decision, and in the proper exercise of their authority they will receive the fulle :t suprort. SEC. 88 No member of the department shall aPT'ly for a warrant on account of any offense committed against his person or property without first reporting the case through his superior officer to the Chief of Police and obtaining authority to make such application. SEC. 89 Whenever a member of the department is so disabled by injury or sickness as to be unfit for duty, he shall immediately report tr,e fact to his superior off- icer. Whenever an officer becomes too ill to remain on duty he shall immediately re- port to the officer in charge at headquarters in order that arrangements may bemade promptly for his relief from duty. J SEC. 90 All members of the department must carry their service pistols at all times, and the arm must be eithe r a Colt or Smith & Wesson of a .38 Calibre or larger. At no time shall the calibre be smaller than .32 when off duty. SEC. 91 All members of the department must shoot their service pistols as much as five shots per month, this score for record in addition to such other scored with the .22 calibre as the department may prescribe. 5M 92 Any member of the department witnessing an accident in the street, or having the same broughtto his attention, shall render immediate aid , ascertaining and making record of all important particulars connected therewith. All automob; le accidents where injury to person or damage to property is involved, must be reported tohead- quarters on forms provided for the purpose. SEC. 93 If no special forms are provided for the purpose, each member of the depart- ment shall at all times have in his immediate possession a small memorandum book in which he shall enter, immediately after an arrest is made, complete details which will assist him in successful prosecution of the case. The details shall include: Name of arrested party Address of the prisoner Time of Arrest !'lace of Arrest Place of offense - if different from place of arrest Names and addresses of witnesses Charge against prisoner and details supporting SEC. 94 All members of the department must thoroughly search all prisoners for fire- arms or other dangerous weapons before placing them in ,fail or holdovers. Failure to make proper search of arrested persons will subject arresting officers to suspension by the Chief of lolice. SEC. 95 The Police Department has i urisdiction only in criminal cases and no member of the department shall render aid or assistance in civil cases except to prevent an in ediate breach of the peace or to quell a disturbance actually existing. This rule is nrt intended to restrict the attendance of an officer in civil court as a witness where he has been regularly and legally su.r1 oned. SEC. 96 Prorerty stolen or embezzled which shall be found in the possessi-)n of any person who rm y be arrested shall be taken to the Police Station with the person ar- rested, and all stolen, found or unclaimed property shall be delivered without de- lay to the property room. SEC. 97 All members of the department must promptly furnish the Desk Sergeant with their telephone numbers or an emergency telephone number where they might be located in case of an emergency. SEC. 98 All members of the department must promptly telephone to the headquarters Desk Sergeant information with reference to unusual happenin-:s and complaints of all descriptions, including the following: Accidental deaths Accidents resulting in serious injury or Aggravated assualt Automobile theft Barricades in streets Burglary Dangerous holes in streets Dead bodies unusual damage to property Doors found open on business premises after hours and whre owner is absent Fires discovered Gas escapizig Homicide Injuries, serious Missing persons (found or lost) Persons sick - sent to homes or hospital-s Flaces suspected of harboring vice Places and persons suspected of handling liquor Pocket licking Rape Riots Robberty Sewer pipes broken Shoplifting Stolen cars recovered Storm damage Stree` h9rricades without prorer signals Suicide Theft Washout in streets Water mains broken Wires fallen SEC. 99 SMUN a serious trims be committed and the guilty person or Fersons make their escape, correct descriptions must be obtained and phoned to the headquarters Desk Sergeant or Commanding Officer of the Detective Division as so.:n thereafter as possible. During the course of investigation of 9 crime, every thread of information concerning it must be conveyed promptly to the Commanding Officer of the Detective Division. SEC. 100 All members of the department must take care of their cases in court promptly and, if for any reason they are unable to attend court they shall arrange with their superior officer to 1:ave sale other officer attend in their place and have the case either disposed of or continued. SEC. 101 Members of the department shall be held personally responsible for the pro- per handling and care of equipment, tools or other property of the City of Lubbock assigned to them. Accidents in which motor equipment of the City is involved, re- gardless of the extent of personal injury or property damage, shall be rerorted immediately in full detail to the Chief of Police by the driver of his equipment or his associate, or by his superior officer in case of serious injury to all occurants of the motor vehicle. SEC. 102 No member of the department shall make a public address or write for publication concerning the affairs of the department without the consent of the Chief of Police. SEC. 103 Any member of the department who is absent from duty and reports sickness as the reason for such absence, shall, at the discretion of the Chief of Police, sub- mit to examination by a physician connected with the department of Public Health of the O-ity'of Lubbock, SEC. 104 When any member of the department operating police equipment equipped with a siren, pursuing a motor vehicle of a law violator or a suspected law violater, he shall sound the sires in order to reveal his identity as an officer to the person pursued. A member of the department may sound a siren while answering a call when rapidity of movement is absolutely essential to the proper performance of his duty. SEC. 105 Salutes shall be given to the National Colors; unless performing police duty requiring immediate attention, members of the departnBnt shall salute the National Colors as it passes on all public occasions, ceremonies or wades, or when it is carried into any building, room or other place where they are. SEC. 106 Every member of the department, and narticularl.y those on patrol duty, shall alwa?s be on the alert for fires. If it is trash, an automobile or an awning, the fire Department shall be called promptly by telephone and location and descrip- tion of the fire given. If the fire is inside a building, the officer shall turn in an alarm at the nearest telephone and remain at the scene to direct the firemen arriving. He small then keep the adiacent streets free from vehicles and people, using ropes, if necessary, to protect the public and assist the fire - ,/men. if lives are end-3ngered, the officer shall, before tlr- arfiveR of the firemen, assist in the removal of all persons from the building. The ranking officer on hand at a large fire shall establish temporary quarters at some convenient point so that iuick and crn stant communication may be ma in taine d betwe-en him and the men under his supervision. When such command ng officer is called away from a fire he shall name another officer to succeed him in command. SEC. 107 No member of the department shall borrow any money, securities, or rro- perty, or seek credit, from any subordinate; officer or member of the department; nor shall any superior officer or member of the department solicit any subordinate off- icer or member of the department , of a lower rank, as co -maker or endorser on any note or obligation; nor shall he borrow any money or accept gifts or favors from any person or persons known or suspected by him, or reputed to be habitual violators of the law, nor shall he sell or assign his pay to any person who charges unsurious rate of interest. SEC. 108 No member of the department shall r, ceive any fee or comensation for any service rendered in the performance of his duty other than the salary paid him by the City; nor shall he receive a fee as a witness or in any case arising under the criminal laws of this State or under the ordinances or regulations of the City of Lubbock and prosecuted in the Corporation Court of the City or in any Criminal Court in Lubbock County. SEC. 109 Any member of the department is prohibited from joining any federal or state military organization without the permission of the Chief of lolice. SEC. 110 Any member of the department, before filing a civil suit for the purpose of collecting damages, must get the permission of the Chief of Police before filing such suit. SEC. 111 In case of emergency or by permission of the Chief of Police the Command- ing Officer may permit members of their command performing similar duty to exchange tours when such change is agreeable to both, and there is no interference with police service. This privilege shall not be granted in connection withleaves of absence or in allowing members affected to perform two consecutive tours of duty. The names of members concerned, and particulars, shall be entered on records of assign,7ent at the beginning of such tours of duty. SEC. 112 Commanding Officers shall, at least once a week, personally inspect the uniform and equipment of each member of their command at an outgoing roll -call to which the member is assigned. They shall at all times give particular attention to the uniforms, equipment and general appearance of members of their command. SEC. 113 When called to the Department telephone, a member of the Department shall promptly respond by giving his rank and surname; and the member calling shall then promptly identify himself in the same manner. SEC. 114 Any member of the department is prohibited fibmaffiliating with any or- ganization or body, the constitution or regulations whibh would in any way exact prior consideration and prevent him from performing police duty. SEC. 115 All members of the Department shall exercise the utmost care in handling firearms and explosives. ,OEC. 116 Auditions and amendments 'to these Rules and Regulations which may be made at any time shall be issued in writing over the signature of the Chief of Police. SEC. 117 Capta ins , Sergeants and all personnel shall report for duty 15 minutes ahead of shift time and the Captains and Sergeants shall remain with their respect- ive shifts for the full 8 hour period unless released by the Chief of Police. SEC. 118 Every patrolmen assigned to a foot beat or on car patrol shall have the privilege of one fifteen minute period on each shi ft to eat, if such eating can be done on his beat, he also will notify the dispatcher of the time, place and telephone number of the eating place. He will., however be subject to call during sudt eating period. Under no condition will more than two uniformed officers eat or drink in the same cafe or eating and drinking establishment, at the same time. SEC. 119 All officers assigned to an 8 hour shift shall devote 8 hours to his duties he shall not devote any of his time to attending to personal busine ss. He shall not receive personal calls, except those of an emergency nature , by telephone and under no conditions over the Police radio system. SEC. 120 All police personnel will be required to furnish their own transportation to and from work. Police cars will not be used for this purpose. SEC. 121 Captains and Sergeants will be notified before their orders are counter- manded. The following Rules will be inserted in their proper rlaces in these Regulations: RULE i=OLICE INSTRUCTOR: "EC. _ The place instructor shall be in direct charge of the Police Training School, under the supervision of the Assistant chief of Iolice. He shall have direct control and supervision over any and all members of the department while attending the school. He shall specify the hours of attendance and shall keep an accurate and complete record on file of the rrogress and attendance of each ' n- dividual enrolled. RULE PROPERTY CUSTODIAN SEC. The Property Cusst3di; n, under the direct supervision of the Department accountant shall have direct supervision of the property room. He shall catalogue and index all recovered stolen property , lost and found articles, evidence and confiscated property. He shall keep and issue all supplies and forms of the department. RULE INSTECTOR_OF POLICE FEC. The Inspector of Police shall hold next rank under the Assistant Chlefof Police. He shall have supervisioh over the uniform division under the direct super- vision of the Chief of Police. He shall perform such other duties as may be assign- ed to him by the Chief of Police. RU_LEDETECTIVES SEC. The position of Detective is to be a msidered in the same rank as that of Sergeant of Police and carry the authority equal to that rank. SEC. Dectectives shall be under the authcuity of the Commanding Officer of the Detective Division. They shall obey the orders of their superior officers at all times to the best of their ability. They shall make such reports as may be pres- cribed in department routiines or as they shall be directed by their commanding officers. They shall be charged with the prevention of crime, the detection and arrest of criminals, the location of missing persons and the recovery of lost and stolen property. SEC. Thby shall keep complete data on all cases assigned to them fbr investigation, They shall be required to become acquainted with the faces, characteristics and criminal records of all well-known local thieves, their methods, haunts and assoc- iates; and of all transient confidence men, pickpockets and other croaks who come to the city from time to time. They shall be diligent to arrest such characters, to break up their rendeavous and to bring to justice those who harbor and protect them, V'hen criminals are arrested by one set of detectives, or the police, all other detectives in the division must and shall acquaint themselves with the features of such criminals, their appearance and record of crime for the purpose of future identification. S;,C. They shall be required to learn the rules and regulations of the department, the State laws and City ordinances, and shall familiarize themselves esTe cially with the proper method of preparing cases for presentation to the Grand Jury and Courts. They shall be subject to all of the rules of the department and the orders of their superiors. SEC. If a detective becomes convinced that further progress in any case assigned to him is im ossible, he shall at once report in writing to his commanding officer for instruct$ Ons regarding the case. SEC. All important crimes will be specifically assigned by the commanding officer of the Detective Division, and the detectives to whom a case is assigned will be held responsible for a thorough investigation of the same. All information ob- tained byother members of the department pertaining to the case must be made pro- mptly available for the assistance of those assigned to the case. The men speci- fically assigned to a case shall make such progress reports on that case as shall be ordered by their commanding officer. SEC. It shall be the duty of all members detailed as detectives to cooperate with all other members of the department in the prevention and detection of crime and in the arrest of criminals. RULE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RADIO DISPATCHER: 1. Radio operators will adhere to all rules and regulations heretofore set into operation by the Federal Communications Commission. 2. Profane and vulgar language will not be tolerated under any circumstances. 3. All radio communications must be of an impersonal nature. 4. All cars must call 10-6 and 10-8 when stopping and leaving the police station. Cars will also call 10-8 when going on patrol and 10-7 when going off patrol. 5. The central station operator must keep a perfect log of all communications going out or coming; into the station. 6. Radio patrolmen will inform the central station operator at all times when he goes into service or out of service. 7. All me s ::ages and items must have a number attached to them fnr iden of ication. S. The central station operator will cooperate with operators of other station in relaying messages that could not otherwise be transmitted. 9. All patrolmen must obtain a Restricted Radio telephone License at the earliest possible moment after starting to work ' for the department. 10. If any departmental rules and reguhtions are inconflict with rules of the Fed- eral communications Commission, the rules of Federal Communications Commission will have priority. otion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, to adopt Rules, Regulations and Procedures of Fire Department, City of Lubbock, Texas. With the Provision that the Fire Marshal not be put in the classified service under Civil Service. RULES, REGULATIONS aND PROCEDURES FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS PROPOSED BY FIRE CHIEF W. E. TWITTY AND CAPTAINS OF THE LUBBOCK FIRE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION: These Rules, Regulations, and Procedures cannot, nor are they expected to provide a solution to every question or problem which may arise in an organization established to render emergency service. It is expected, however, that they will be sufficiently comprehensive to cover either in a specific or general way, the responsibilities, ob- ligations and duties of the officers and members of the Lubbock fire Department. They are not designed nor intended to limit any member in the exercise of his judgment or 'nitiative in taking the acti.n a reason- able person would take in extraordinary situations. much by necessity must be left to t'-,e lo-yalty, integrity and discretion of the officers and members. To the degree which the individual member demonstrates possession of these qualities in the application of a conscientious discharge of his duty, and to that degree alone will the Department measure up to the high standards required of the service. RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES Lubbock Fire Department The following rules, regulations and procedures are hereby promulgated for the guidance of the officers and members of the Lubbock i4'ire Department . ARTICLE I; ORGANIZATION: SEC. 1 CLASSIFICATIONS : The 1-ire Department organization shall be composed of : Administration & Personnel 1. r'ire Chief 2. Assisia<itr'ire Chief in Charge of Operations 3. Assistant Tire Chief in Charge of Administration 4. Captains 5. Lieutenaht 6. Drivers 7. r' it eman S. Apprenti ce r'ire man Fire Preventi on 1. Fire Marshal 2. Inspector 1%chanii ca 1 1. Master 'Lle c han is 2. Mechanic Training 1. Drillmaster r'ire Alarm Di spat cher (May be Civilian) (Note***** The I4aster Mechanic and the Drillme ster are equal in authority and rank to the Captains and when necessary these members of the Fire Department wil take charge of companies.) SEC. 2 DIVISIONS: The department shall be divided into four divisions, namely, om_~ (1) AdmiTnistration and Tersom el, (2) Fire irevention, (3) Mechanical and (4) Training. SEC. 3 PLATOONS: The Eire Department shall be divided into Platoons, "A" and "B". Platoons will change at 6 p.m. "A" Platoon will remain on duty twenty-four (24) hours and will be relieved by "B" Platoon w ich i ill remain .=,n duty twenty- focr (24) hours. Platoons will alternate, twenty-four (24) hours on duty and twenty-four (24) hours off duty. The shift of each station shall be composed of one captain, one 1 ieutenatnt, and as many drivers and firemen as may be deemed necessary. SEC. 4 STATIONS: Captains shall be in full charge of the stati ns under the supervision of the Assistant Chief who is responsible to the Chief. When it is necessary for a captain to be relieved or swap shifts, an officer of equal or next lower rank shall be the other pa-ty to the exchange. The authority and duties of the Captain of the shift shall be assumed by the officer taking his place. 1� r ARTICLE 2: CHIEF FIRE DEPARTMENT SEC. 5 EKECUTIVE HEAD: The Chief of the Fire Depa3tnent shall be appointed by the City Commission and shall be the executive head of the Department. SEC. 6 RESPONSIBILITY: He s hall dir ect the operatio ns of the liepartme nt , enforce the rules, regulations and rocedure sof the Department, and shall as often as practicable assure himself by personal inspection that the various Divisions, Ilatoons and Stations are maintained at the highest point of eff- iciency and that each station is being properly conducted and being kept in good order. SEC. 7 1N SUPREDE COM[14ND AT FIRES: When present at fires he shall be in supreme command. SEC. 8 IROPERTY AND E4UIPI.ENr : He shall have immediate custody, care and management subject to the direction of the City Manager, of all buildings apparatus, equipment, supplies, ladders, hose , and any and all other I;roperty and equipment as . igned to the Eire Department. SEC. 9 RESPONSE TO ALARMS: He shall determine the order in which stations .shall respond to alarms. SEC. 10 CONTROL OF PERSONNEL: He shall, subject to the approval of the City Manager. have sole and absolute control over all persons connected with the Fire Depart- ment. He may from time to time prescribe and establish such rules, regulations, and procedures as he may deem advisible, providing such action does not conflict with the rules and general plan of rules approved by the City Commission. SEC. 11 AUTHORITY TO ORGANIZE OR RE OR_GANI ZE STATIONS: He s hal 1 assign to each station as many officers, drivers, and firemen as he may deem necessary and shall have the authority to transfer or to completely reorganize the membership of any station. SEC. 12 AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND MEY[BERS: The Chief of the Fire Department may, rending investirati,n and subject to the a-rproval of the City Manager, suspend any officer or member of the Department from duty when in his judgment the circumstances warrant such action. SEC. 13 FIRE PREVENTION_ BUREAU: (If the Fire Marshall is under Civil Service, then the Fire Chief will have full charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau and shall direct the -roper discharge of all duties by persons connected with that Bur - au.) SEC. 14 _MAINTENANCE: He shall have full supervision over the Department's shops, and shall satisfy himself by personal inspection that all repair -ork, building of new apparatus and equipment, station repairs, etc. is properly conducted. SEC. 15 DEPARTMYT TRAINING_ He shall have full supervision over the Depart- ment's training and shall satisfy himself by personal inspection that all officers and members of the Department are trained to the highest degree of efficiency. SEC. 16 UNIFORM AND BADGES: The Chief of the Department shall prescribe the kind and type of uniforms and badges to be worn by officers and members. SEC. 17 "UTNUAL ESTIMATE: He shall, as often as may be consistent with duties, of his office, examine the can dition of all the buildings, ap aratus and equip- ment and shall prepare and submit to the City Manager an estimate of the ccs t of operating the fire Department dur'ng the fiscal year on or before the lst of `1-pri l . SEC. 18 =TIT_TEE PUYIER OF AUTHORITY: Nothing in these rules, regulations, and procedures shall be construed to limit the porgy er and authority granted the Chief of the Fire Department by City Charter and by State and Federal laws, in the operation of extinguishing any f ire and taking the necessary rre- cautions to prevent the spread thereof. ARTICLE 3: ASSISTA"'T CHIEF IN CHARGE OF OPERATIONS: SEC. 19 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: The Assistant Chief in Charge of Operations will be selected by the Fire Chief from the ^ualified men making the highest grades on the proper Civil Service Examination. SEC. 20 RESPONSIBILITY: The Assistant Chief in charge of Operations shall be responsible to the Chief fcsr all activit$es of the Lu,!bock Fire Department on "All Platoon. SEC, 21 Si CON_D IN CO MMAND : In the absence of the Chief, he shall assume the duties of the Chief and shall be responsible for all the activities of the Fire Department . SEC. 22 MAINTENANCE: He shall be responsible to the Chief for the repair, and maintenance of the Department's stations, aplaratus, and equipment. SEC. 23 TRAINING: He shall be responsible to the Chief for the Department's school and training program. SEC. 24 SUPERVISION OVER CAPTAINS: He shall, subject to the approval of the Chief, exercise supervision over captains and over the Personnel of all stations. SEC. 25 DISPATCHERS: He shag 1 have command and control over the Fire Alarm Dispatchers, aebJ ect to the approval of the Chief. 9-:C. 26 RADIO: He shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Department's Radio Equipment. SEC. 27 REPORTS: He shall carefully read and examine all reports coming in to Headquarters from the captains and either approve or disapprove such reports as should be transmitted to the Chief of the Department. SEC. 28 ECUALIZE_COMPANIES: He shall keep the stations in each district equalized by transfers and see that each station always has the proper number of Officers, Drivers, and Fireman. SEC. 29 AUTHORITY TO SUSFEND OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: He may, pending investigation and subject to the approval of the Chief, suspend any Officer or Member of the Department from duty, when in his judgment dircumstances warrant such action. SEC. 30 INSTRUCT CAPTAINS: He shall instruct the Captains in the full per- formance of their duties . SEC. 31 ENFORCE RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES: He shall enforce the Rules, Regulations, and Procedures of the Department , and shall see that proper reports are rmde and records kept. He shall, when necessary, prefer charges against officers and Members for inefficiency and misconduct. SEC. 32 NOTIFICATION BEFORE COUNTERMANDING ORDERS: The assistant Chief will be notified before his orders are countermanded SEC. 33 OTHER DUTIES: He shall perform such other duites as may be prescribed by the Chief of the Department. ARTICLE 4: ASSISTANT CHIEF IN CHARGE OF ADMINISTRATION: SEC. 34 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: The Assistant Chief in charge of Ad- ministration will be selected by the Fire Chief from the qualified men making the highest grades on the proper Civil Service examination. SEC. 35 RESPONSIBILITY: The Assistant Chief in charge of Administration shall be responsible to the Chief for all activities of the fire Departmeht on "B" Platoon. SEC. 36 THIRD IN COISIAND OF DEPARTMENT: In the absence of the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations he shall assume those duties in addition to his own. In the absence of both the Chiefof the Department and the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations, he shall assure com;iand of the Fire Department and he is responsible for all activities of the Department. SEC. 37 IN COMMAND AT FIRES: In the absence of the Chief of the Department and the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations, he shall be in supreme corrsma nd when present at f ires. SEC. 38 PERSODNEL: He shall act its the Department's Personnel Officer and shall be responsible to the Chief for all personnel records of all members of the Department. SEC. 39 OF 'ICE PERSON"TEL: He shall, under the direction of the Chief, have control and supervision over the Employees assigned to the Administrative Office of the Fire Department . SEC. 40 RECORDS: He shall cause to be kept an accurate record of all matters pertaining to the efficient operation and maintenance of the Department. It shall, also, be his responsibility to preserve, safeguard and -eep all books, records and files of the Department. SEC. 41 FAYROLLS: He shall supervise the preparation of the payrolls for the entire Department and sha 11 pre sent the same to the Chie f f or approva 1. SEC. 42 kE UISITION SUI-PLIES: He shall, subject to the approval of the Chief, make requisition for the purchase of equipment, supplies, materials, etc., nec- essary for the o--eration and maintenance of the Department. SEC. 43 ANALYSIS: He shall cause to be made proper analysis of the probl ems of the Department and shall furnish the Chief with a copy of said analysis. SEC. 44 _BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: He shall examine and verify bills and demands rendered aga nst the Department and present to the Chief for his approval or disapproval. SEC. 45 ANNUAL BUDGLT: He shall act as the Department's Budget Officer and be responsible for the preparation of the Department's Annual Budget and shall submit same to the Chief of the Department for his approval or disapproval. SEC. 46 ANNUAL LEAVES, VACATIONS SICKNESS: He shall be responsible for the Annual Vacation leaves, and far�Sick reaves, for the Members of the Department, and shall maintain proper records thereof. SEC. 47 COUNTERMANDING ORDERS: The Assistant Chief in Charge of Administration will be notified before his orders are countermanded. SEC. 48 AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OFFICERS AND 11EMBERS: He may, pending investigation and subject to the aprroval of Chief, suspend any Ufficer or Member of the Department from d ut,y , when in his ,judgment circumstances warrant such action. SEC. 49 OTHER DUTIES: He shall perform such other duties as the Chief of the Fire Department may prescribe. ARTICLE 5 : FIRE 'JARSHxL : FIRE I REVENTION DIVISION SEC. 50 APPOINTMENT: CITY MSANAGER: The Fire Marshal shall be appointed by the City 11anag.er with the consent of the City Commissioner and shall have immediate supervision over all activities of the Fire Prevention division. He shall be directly responsible to the Chief for the T,roper oreration of the division. SEC. 51 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: In addition to his regular duties as Fire Marshal he shall serve as the Department 's Public Relations Officer. SEC. 52 ORGANIZATION: The Fire Prevention Division shall consist of a Fire Marshal, an Assistant Fire Marshal, Fire Inspectors, Secretaries, Stenographers, and such other employees as may be assigned to the Division. SEC. 53 PERSONNEL AND EUIPRENT: Under the direction of the Chief, the Fire Marshal shall have control and supervision over all employees, cars, and equip- ment assigned to the division. SEC. 54 AUTHORITY: The Fire Chief, or Fire Marshal, or any Officer or member of the Fire Department, designated by the Fire Chief, shall have the right or authority to enter any building or uron any premises in the City of Lubbock at any reasonable business hours for the purpose of making investia.ati ons enn- sistent with the duties imposed herein. SEC. 55 INVESTIGAT"'' FIRES: The Fire Marshal shall cause to be investigated the origin, and circumstances of every fire occurring in the City of Lubbock by which life was jeorardized or lost or property has been damaged or' destroyed. SEC. 56 AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE PREMISES WHERE FIRE OCCURS: The Fire Chief or Fire Marshal shall have the authority at all times, day or night, when nec- essary in the performance of their duties, to enter upon and examine any building or rremises where any fire has occurred, or any adjoing buildings or rremises when in their Iudp.nent it is proper to do so. SEC. 57 INSPECTION OF BTTILDIXIS: The Fire Marshall shall c suse to be inspected regularly all business buildin�,s a^.d public buildings for the purpose of correcting life and fire hazards. SEC. 58 TRAINIPTG: The Fire Marshall shall see that employees of his division are properly trained in the performance of their duties. SEC. 59 RECORDS: The Fire Marshal shall see that proper records are made and f i le d . SEC. 60 REPORTS: He shall promptly make such reports as may be required by the Chief of the Department or by City and State Laws, or as required by the State Fire Insurance Commission. SEC. 61 FIRE HAZARDS: It shall be his duty to study fire hazards and fire prevention and all matters relating thereto, and to hear suggestions; and complaints f rori a 11 persons , and keep r ecords thereof . SEC. 62 AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OFFICERS AND b'IEMBERS: ue may, pending investi- 77 gation and sub ect to th5 approval of the Chief, sus end any officer or member of the Fire Prevention Division from duty , when in his judgment circumstances warrant such action. SEC. 63 OTHER DUTIES: He shall perfbrm such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chief of the Department. ARTICLE 6: FIRE INSPECTORS: SEC. 64 APPOINTMENT : CIVIL SERVICE: Fire Inspe ctor s sha 11 be and er the directs .an o f the Fire Marshal. SEC. 65 DUTIES: They shaILl properly inspect all buildings, premises, and public buildings, to which they have been assigned for the purpose of finding and correcting fire hazards. SEC. 66 CHAIN OF COM4AND: They shall made all Departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the Depa rtment , to or through, the Fire Marshal. SEC. 67 OTHER DUTIES: They shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the City Ordinances governing Fire Prevention in the City of Lubbock and with the Rules, Regulations, and Procedures of the Departms nt . They shall perform ARTICLE 7 : SECRETARIES STENOGRAPHERS FILE CLERKS: SEC. 68 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: Secretaries, Stenographers, and File Clerks shall be under the direction of the Fire marshal or the Assistant Chief in charge of Administration, and under the immediate supervision of the officer in whose office they are assigned. SEC. 69 DUTIES: They will be required to perform such duties as may be required by their supervisory officers. They shall not divulge any information to any unauthorized person relative to records, for the contents of any letter of com- munication that may pass through their hands. SEC. 70 CHAIN OF COASIAND : They shall make all Departmental reperr is and refer all official matters relating to the Department, to or through, their immediate super- visory officer. SE'-. 71 OTHER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be required by their supervisory officer. ARTICLE 8: MASTER MECHANIC: MECHITICAL DIVISION: SEC. 72 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: The Department's repair and rmintenance shall be under the direction of the Assistant Chief in charge of Operation and under immediate supervision of the Master Mechanic. SEC' 73 RESPONSIBILITY: He shall be responsible to the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations the personnel under his command and for the repair and maintenance of all apparatus, cars, equipment, hose ladders, stations, station furnishings, and all tools and implements connected with the Fire Department . SEC. 74 RESPONSE TO _ALARMS: He shall answer all second or greater alarm fires, either day or night, and satisfy himself that the pumps and equi-nment are function- ing properly. SEC. 75 PRESCRIBE_ DUTIES: He shall prescribe the duties of the mechanics under his command, and shall be responsible for their conduct and efficiency. SEC. 76 INSPECTION: He shall make regular inspections of all apr aratus, stations and equipment to determine their condition, and make such recommendations as he may deem advisable. SEC. 77 RECORDS: He shall keep an accurate .re=rd of alll apparatus which become damaged or in any way disabled, the date of such occurencb, the nature of the injury, the cause (if known) , the cost to repair or replace, the station or place to which such apparatus belongs and any other data necessary. SEC. 78 I1.94EDIATE SERVICE: He shall keep in communication at all times, either by telephone or radio, with the Fire Alarm Dispatchers. He shall require the mechanics under his -command to maintain residence telephones, in order that they may be cal- ed, when off duty, in emergencies. SEC. 79 CALL -MAN: He shall designate a mechanic to act as call -man, at nights Sundays, holidays, or at any time when the shoi is not open. Mechanics will take their turn as call -men as prescribed by the Master Nechanic. The call -man must make himself available to promptly take care of any and all trouble which ma,y develop, which he can handle. SEC. 80 CARE' OF TOOLS AND :.IATERIALS: All materials, tools, suprlies, etc., required for the use of the Department shall be subject to his care andsupervision. SEC. 81 TESTING HOSE: He shall cause to be tested all fire hcs e in the Department at regular intervals and shall condemn hose which is unfit for service. shu. 82 'TRAINING: He shall properly instruct the members under his command in the full performance of their duties. SEC. 83 AUTHORITY: He shall have the authority, with the aprroval of the Assistant Chief in charge of. Operations to take any piece of apparatus out of service at any time when in his judgrwnt the apparatus is in need of repair. SEC. 84 CHAIN OF COP.: He shall make all departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the Department, to or through, the Assistant Chief in charge of Operation. SEC. 85 OTHER DUTIES: He shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations. ARTICLE 9 MECHANICS: 'MAINTENANCE MEN SEC. 86 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: Mechanics and Maintencance men shall be under the immediate supervision of the Plaster Mechanic. SEC. 87 D_UTIES: They shall perform such duties as may be required by the Master n%,chari� c. They shall be subject to call at anytime, day or night, and shall take their regular turn as call -men when designated by the Master Mechanic . SEC. 88 CHAIN OF CO?'&WTD: They shall make all Departmental reports aryl refer all official matters relating to the vepartment, to or through, the Piaster Mechanic. SEC. 89 OTHER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Master Mechanic. ARTICLE 10 DISPATCHERS: SEC. 90 APPOINTMENT: FIRE CHIEF: Dispatchers shall be under the immediate supervision of tle"Assistant Chief in charge of Operations. SEC. 91 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: They shall be chwrged with the duties and responsibilities of receiving and transmitting of fire Alarms. SEC. 92 CHAIN OF COMMAND: They shall make all Departmental reports and re- fer all official matters per to ining to the Department to or through, the Assistant Chief. SEC. 93 TRANSMITTING ORDERS: They shall transmit the orders of the Chief, Assistant Chiefs, or captain over the telephone, public address system, radio, or otherwise, and such orders must be. strictly obeyed by the officers and members of the Department. SEC. 94 TRICK OR WATCH: One Dispatcher shall be on duty at all times. When necessary he wilbe given temporary relief by some qualified member of the d epartn e nt. SEC. 95 HOURS OF DUTY: Dispatchers shall work three �3) shifts of eight (,�) hours per s7TT. Shifts sha 11 work as fo flows; a) 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (b) 4:0(. r.'l. to 12:00 Midnight. (c) 12:00 Midnight to 8:00 A.M. SEC. 96 DAYS OFF: Dispatchers shall be entitled to receive two (2) days off every_two72) weeks. Days off shall be scheduled by the Assistant Chief in charge of operation. To allow for days off it will be necessary for dispatchers to work two shifts of 16 hours every two weeks. SEC. 97 NERVE CENTER: The Fire Alarm office is recognized as being the nerve center of any well organized Fire Department. Therefore , much shall depend unon the skill, efficiency, and good judgment of the Fire Alarm Dis- patchers in the performance of their duties. SEC. 98 COURTESY - PUBLIC RELATIONS: Many of our citizens Brain their impression of the Fire Department, for either good or bad, through their telen_ hone contacts with the Fire Alarm Dispatchers. It is most important that each Dispatcher shall be courteous to the public iri their telephone conversations. SEC. 99 UNAUTHORIZED LISTENING -IN ON CONVERSATIONS: Unauthorized listening - in on, or repeating of any part of messages, or Department business dis- patched over the telephone is strictly forbidden and will subject the Dis- patcher to severe disciplinary penalties. SEC. 100 CHECK SYSTEM: Dispatchers when going off -duty must check a l l registers, water pressure blocks, and general and special orders, etc„ with the Dispatcher coming on duty, before leaving. SEC. 101 OTHER DUTIES: They shall perfbrm such other duites and carry out such procedures as may be required by the Assistant Chief in charp:e of Operations. ARTICLE 11 DRILLMASTER: SEC. 102 _APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: The Drillmaster shall be under the Assistant Chief in chi ge of Operations. SEC. 103 DUTIES: It shall be the duty of the Drillmaster to supervise the Department's school and training of all members below the rank of Assistant Chief. He shall cause to be formulated such drills and evolutions as may be necessary to promote and maintain the highest skill and efficiency in the operation of the Department. SEC. 104 AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT SCHOOLS AND DRILT S: He shall, with the approval of the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations, have the authority at any time to school or drill any company or group of comranies, either at any Yire Station, Department Is school room or at the Drill Tower. He may call any member or group of members into the School Room, Drill 'Power, any Fire Station, or any other suitable place for the purpose of special instruction and training. SEC. 105 VISIT COMPANY SCHOOLS AND DRILLS; He shall visit the various stations and set in their company schools and drills and satisfy himsel-f that proper instruction is being given in an efficient manner. SEC. 106 STANDARDIZE NE THODS AND PROCEDURES: He shall keep himself well informed and up-to-date in the latest methods in training procedures, drills and evolutions, and shall keep the Department well standardized. SEC. 107 RECRUIT SCHOOL: He shall, with the approval of the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations set up a recruit school for the purpose of training new recruits in the Department. SEC. 108 OFFICERS SCHOOL: He shall, with the approval of the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations set up and ernduct vffleers training schools, from time to time. LJ� �-1 SEC. 109 _DEPARTMENT'S LIBRARY: He shall supervise the Department's 'Library and shall assist the members of the Department in every way possible in securing books for promotional examination. All members of the Department are invited to make use of the library. SEC. 110 IROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: He shall assemble and send out to the members at the Stations, at regular intervals, the latest up-to-date rro- motional material, which may assist the members of the Department in standing promotional examinations. SEC. 111 RECORDS AND REPORTS: He shall maintain such records and make such reports as may be required . SEC. 112 CHAIN OF COED: He shall make all Departmental reports and re- fer all official matters relating to the Department, to or through, the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations. SEC. 113 OTHER DUTIES: He shall perform such other duties as may be re- quired byrtherChief of the Department or the Assistant Chief in charge of Operations. ARTICLE 12 CAPTAINS: STATION: SEC. 114 APFOINTMENT : CIVIL SERVICE: The rank of Captain shall be next below that of Assistant Chief in Charge of Administration. SEC. 115 RESPONSIBILITIES: Captains are the only officers whose command is at all times under their immediate supervision and control. Consequently their position is one of utmost importance in the enforcement of discipline and the rromotion and maintenance of efficiency. Therefore, they should consid er it their duty to set a good example and require that their commands measure up to the high standard of departmental requirements. SEC. 116 DUTIES: Captains shall under the direction of the Assistant Chiefs, he ve cm trol over t hei r r,� spe ctive sta do ns , when on duty . They shall be just, dignified and firm in their dealings with subordinates, and shall abstain from abusive and immoderate language in giving orders, as well as conversation. They shall see that all orders, rules, regulations, and procedures of the department are strictly obeyed, and promrtlyy report in writing through channels, any violations. SEC. 117 CHAIN OF COhS1AND: They shall make all departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the department, to or through, the Assistant Chief in charge of Operation. SEC. 118 TRRAINING: Captains shall train the members of their command in the full performance of their duties. SEC. 119 RIDING ON DRIVERS FEAT: Captains shall ride on the drivers seat of ap-aratos going to or returning fr3m an alarm of fire and shall surer - vise the drivers operations of the apparatus, being especially careful that no vehicle be driven at a dangerous rate of speed, and in no case at a "rate of speed in excess of the limit established by the orders of the Chief'. Apparatus returning to quarters shall be governed by City Urdinances in regard to speed, right and left hand turns . On approaching street inter- sections or railroad crossings the speed of the apparatus must be checked sufficiently to enable it to stop or turn in any direction in order to avoid accident or collfslon. SEC. 120 r'IRE ORDINANCES: Captains shall promptly report to their surerior all violations of the fire ordinances in their district which may come to their notice, paying especial attention to obstructi)n of rire hydrants or streets by building material, excavations or otherwise and shall report hy- drants in need of repair s . EC . 121 CARS OF All ARATUS A:TI) E�UIPP• NT : Carta ins shall see that all apparatus, hose ladders, tools, and other appliances are kept in a neat and clean condition and ready for use at all times. SEC. 122 CARE OF ��,,_rTERS: captains shall see that the quarters are Dept clean and in well ordered condition. SEC. 123 RIJLES, REGULATIONS,�AI\?D PROCEDURES: Captains shall require all members of their company to familiarize themselves with the rules, re- gulations, and procedures, and with all general and special orders. SEC. 124 HOI.7E ADDRESSES: Captains shall keel a permanent ;ind accurate record of the home addresses, telephone numbers and emergency addresses or numbers of all members of their station. SEC. 125 BULLETIN BOARD: Captains shall keep the bulletin board c-,nsi:i- cuously displayed in quarters, and a file of r enera`l and special orders within easy access of all members. SEC. 126 STATION BO KS : Captains shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of the station books, notifying their superiors immediately of any important entry in the iournal . SEC. 127 LOCATION OF BUILDINGS: Captains shall see that all members of their platoon are familiar with the type, general location and layout of buildings in their respective districts. SEC. 128 RECEIPT OF PROPERTY: Captains shall receipt for property received and account for it as often as required. SEC. 129 POLITICAL AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS: Captains shall permit no political or social gatherings in quarters unless authorized by the Chief of the Fire Department. SEC. 130 LOCKERS: Captains shall make inspections of lockers and their contents, but no such inspection shall be made except in the presence of the occupant of the locker or two other members of the Fire Department . SEC. 131 PRESERVE ORDER AND DISCIPLINE: It shall be at all times the duty of the Captain to preserve order and discipline, require and enforce strict compliance with the rules, and regulations of the department and with the orders of the Chief and other superior officers. SEC. 132 !COWLAND AT FIRES: It shall be the duty of the first Captain arriving 77EH Fain 5mranv at a fire to exercise command until the arrival of a superior of`•icer to whom he shall report and whose orders he will obey. SEC. 133 EXAMINE PMMISES: They shall see that the premises on which a fire occurs is left in such a ccn dition that the fire will not rekindle and cause further damage. SEC. 134 INSPECTION OF UNIFOR11S: They shall make regular inspections of uniforms and fire fighting clothes of officers and members under their command and shall have the authority to condemn any uniform or part thereof. SEC. 135 OFFICIAL MAT 'ERS : They shall bring official matters to the attention of the Assistant Chief. SEC. 136 SUSPECTED INCENDIARIS_M: In cases of suspected incendiarism they will cause the Fire Department to be notified immediately and if necessary detail a fireman to watch the premises until the arrival of the Fire Marshal or Investigators. SEC. 137 REPORT OF UNUSUAL CIRCTTMSTAA"CES: They shall notify the Assistant Chief of any unusual happenings or circumstances which may arise, not covered by the Department's rules, regulations, and Procedures. SEC. 138 COUNTERMANDING ORDERS: Captains will be notified 'before; their orders are countermanded. SEC. 139 CLEANLINESS: They shall be responsible f cr order and cleanliness in and around company quarters. SEC. 140 AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND: Under circumstances of emergency, such as intoxi- cation, willful refusal to obey orders, or such behavior that` the interest of the Department would suffer by his remaining on duty, Captains shall have the authority to temporarily suspend any member under their command, and prefer charges immediately, but within. twenty-four (24) hours to the Chief of the Department, in writing through channels. SEC. 141 ONLY FIRV-1EF TO RIDE APPARA JS : Captains shall not permit any person or persons, other than regular me mber s of the Fire Department to ride on the apparatus, either whale going to or returning from fires, except by special permission of the Chief of the Department. SEC. 142 OTHER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Assistant Chiefs or other superior officers. SEC. 143 _ROLL CALL: The captain shall require each member of his commas d to report roll call at the designated time and to report in an orderly manner. SEC. 144 DUTIES OF CARING FOR THE STATION: He shall arrange the duties of caring for the station and apparatus with due regard to an equal division, and al lne cessar y work shall be completed before 10 :30 a .m. except on such days as may be designated as general cleaning days. No games may be played or any form of recreation indulged in until all work is finished. SEC. 145 LOUNGING ABOUT THE STATION: He shall not allow continual loungi4g, about the station by undesirable or intoxicated persons, nor the unnecessary use of profane, indecent or unseemly language. SEC. 146 ESCORTING VISITORS: He shall J-olite ly escort visitors, or see that they are properly escorted, through the station and see that courteous explanations concerinc, the apparatus and equipment are made to them. Children shall not be permitted to wander through the station unless accom- panied by an adult. SEC. 147 _LOANING OF CITY PROPERTY: He shall see that no City property in his charge is loaned to any citizen without permission from the Chief bf the Department . • k �J '�) SEC. 148 REPORTS UNFITNESS OF DUTY_: He shall promptly report, in writing, ---------------------- any member who shall be unfit for duty for causes other than injury or ill- ness, or whose conduct is prejudicial to discipline. SEC. 149 COISMICATIONS: He shall receive and promptly forward to the chief all communications for members of his command relative to affairs of the department. SEC. 150 INTOXICATING LIQUORS: He shall not allow intoxicating liquors to be brou7S7into or -use . in the station, except when ordered for an ill or injured member by a registered physician. In case any member shall carry or allow any one else to carry intoxicating liquors of any kind into any fire station, or become intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicat- ing liquor, the officer in charge will notify the chief at once. SEC. 151 INSPECTIONS_ He shall have the apparatus battery inspected by the driver each day. He shall see that the apparatus is at all times in condition for immediate service and shall be responsible for all equipment thereon belonging to the City. SEC. 152 RESPECTIVE COMr,IANDS: Captains are charged with the duty of re- quiring each and every member of their respective commands, to qualify under the direction of the Chief, as apparatus drivers, mastering the operation; in all details, of the apparatus in their respective units. SEC. 153 EFFICIENCY: Commanding; officer shall report promptly to the Chief, with all particulars if any municiral department, public service corporation or any individual, or any officer or emrloyee of such department or cor- poration, has interfered with the work of the department or has refused the cooperatioh requested and necessary for the greatest efficienc- of this department. SEC. 154 REFORT OF BROKEN ARTICLES: The Captain shall, when P'la ss or of her articles are broken in company goarters,make a report showing in what manner it was broken, who was responsible and whether, in their opinion, it was the result of carelessness or not. ARTICLE 13 LIEUTENANTS: SEC. 155 APPOINTMENT: CIVIL SERVICE: The rank of Lieutenart is next below that of Captain. Firemen shall be promoted to the 'position of Lieutenant through competitive Civil Service examination. SEC. 156 GENERAL DUTIES AtdD RESPONSIBILITIES: When the Captain is pre sent they shall obey his orders promptly and cheerfully, and properly assist him in the performance of his duties. In the absence of the Captain they shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the Captain. They shall under the supervision of the Uar.tain be held responsible for the conduct and efficiency of the members of their Company. They shall be in full charge of their companies when away from the stati,}n. SEC. 1:57 CHAIN OF COD11AND: They shall make all departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the department to or through their Captain. SEC. 158 AC^ING CAPTAIN: When detailed as Acting Captain, they shall ex- ercise the authority and assume the responsibilities of the Captain. SEC. 159 COMPIAND AT FIRES: It shall be the duty of t he f irst Lieutenant arriving with his comp -any at a fire to exercise command until the arrival of a superior officer, to whom he shall report and whose orders he will obey. SEC. 160 REPORT TTMISUAL CIRGUMSTANCES: They shall notifv their Captain of any unusual hapienings or circumstennes which may arise, not covered b�, the Department's Rules, Regulations, and Procedures. SEC. 161 TRAINING: They shall properly train the members of their companies in the full rerformance of their duties. SEC. 162 DISCIFLI^TE : They shall enforce the Rules, Regulations and Pro- cedures of the Department. SEO. 163 OVER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be pre- scribed by their Captains or other superior officers. ARTICLE 14 : DRIVERS: SEC. 155 _4PPOINTIIENT: Drivers shall be apt ointed through competitive Civil Service examination. SEC. 156 DUTIES AHD RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the immediate supervision of their Superior Officers they shall be held responsible for the apraratus or car entrusted to their care and for its readiness for service at all times. SEC. 157 CHAIN OF COAU-LUTD: They shall make all departmental reports and refer all -official mat' ers relating to the Department, to or through their immediate Superior Officer. L 4 SEC. 158 PROPER CARE: Drivers shall be held responsible for the proper care of mot'Fs, pumps and other mechanical parts of apparatus and shall not allow damage due to freezing, racing of motors, lack of proper lub- rication, for for any other cause. SEC. 159 STARTING MOTORS IN RESPONSE TO ALARMS: Drivers of cars and ap- paratus must not start motors until after the location of tie fire has been announced the second tame. SEC. 160 RECORDS: Station Officers shall maintain proper records of oil changing dates, date when apparatus was lubricated, record of when apparatus was sent to shop for repairs, nature of repairs, also, any repairs to apparatus by mechanics at stations or fires. SEC. 161 CLEANLINESS: They shall see that the motor and pumps and oil moving parts are at all times kept clean and free from road dirt. SEC. 162 OPENING GATE_ VALVES: Using hammers or spanner wrenches to open gate val ves on pumps is forbidden, except in case of emergency. SEC. 163 RACING -MOTORS: Drivers must ncst race motors when apparatus is standing id le . SEC. 164 INSPECTION: "On -coming" Drivers shall check their apparatus to see that there is a full supply of r�p soline , lubricating oil and water; they shall also, test batteries, ignition, lighting system, radio and brakes and shall immediately make entry in stating journal over their signature, and if repairs are needed promptly notify their commanding officer who shall in t n notify the Master Mechanic. SEC. 165 ECE_SSIVE SPEED: excessive speed is positively forbidden. Officers shall be held responsible to see that this rule isobeyed. SEC. 166 CAUTION: When responding to alarms, drivers will ae t the apparatus to the scene of the fire safely and sanely at a speed not to exceed regulations, and shall at all times have the ap-•aratus under con- trol. When turning corners, passing through a crowded street, stre,:t intersections, schools, hospitals, or where the traffic is heavy, shall cause the apparatus to be slaved down to a speed consistent with safety. SEC. 167 _RETURNING FROM FIRES: No apparatus shall be driven at a speed in excess of thirty T707miles per hour when returning from fires, the Department's shop, Drill Tower, except in case of an emergency. SEC. 168 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS: It is expressly understood that at no time shall a driver violate a traffic rule or regulation while returning from fires. SEC. 169 DRIVFRS LICENSE: All drivers of apparatus or department cars must have their State Drivers License. SEC. 170 HF;LD R SPONSIBLE: Drivers shall be held responsible for a knowledge of the following items of information: a. Correct position of discharge gate on pump. b. Correct position of churn valve. c. Functions of, and correct time and manner of using churn or hand relief valve. d. Construction and method of setting and caring for automobile re- lief valve also, positions of leads to compound and pressure gauge. e. Methods of engaging pump gears and difference between capacity and pressure drive. f. Maximum revolution of motor and when to drive pump on capacity and pressure side. g. Correct tcontrol of automatic relief valve with throttle, and the reading of gauges on shutting down and opening up lines. h. Methods of relieving pump pressure on complete shutdown of lines. i. Care and lubrication of automatic relief valve and pump after operating. j . How to get engine to draft, the importance of having suction s id e of pump airtight, positions of discharge gates and shut-off on nozzles, reading of compound gauge, care of cooling; system, position of pump gear control lever, control of pump pressure, and holding of water in pump on complete shut -down of lines, position of strainer in water. k. r'lushing of pump and cooling system with fresh water from hydrant after drafting water. SEC. 171 OTHER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by thei;.r platoon officer. ARTICLE 15 : MEMBERS: SEC. 172 AI'POINTMET�7 OF APPRENTICE FIREMAN: CIVIL �1g: . Entrance to the Department shall be through competitive Civil Service examination. Those selected from the Civil Service eligible register shall serve twelve (12) months as Apprentice Firemen. The first six (6) months of this apprenticeship shall be the probationary period under Civil Sbrvlee, but the aprrrentice will not become a private until twelve (12) months have been served. •_J SEC. 173 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF I.ZMBER S : Members shall perform all duties delegated to them by'their superior officers. Firemen shall acquire the knowledge of operation of all of the various types of apparatus, tools, and equipment in use in the Department and under the directlon of \- their Superior Officers maintain such apparatus, tools, and equirment (in O'" their care of -possession) in a clean condition and in readiness for operation at all times. Firemen shall constantly promote their physical and mental Vrelfare. Courage in the face of danger is one of the traditions of the Fire Department. SEC. 174 CHAIN OF C01 1AND: They shall make all Departmental reports and refer all official matters relating to the Department, to or through their immediate supe-l-io r officer. SEC. 175 COURTESY AND CLEANLINESS: Firemen shall be courteous and he%�- ful in their relations with the public , and strictly 9bserve the rules of cleanliness of their persons and surroundings. SEC. 176 ACTING OFFICER: A fireman detailed as Acting Officer shall be afforded the same observance courtesies, and privileges of a regularly appointed officer. A regular appointed officer of equal rank will take precedence in command at fires over Acting Officers. Example: A regular appointed captain would take command mr a fireman acting as a captain. SEC. 177 RULES. REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES: Members of the Department shall acquaint themselves with all matters contained in these Rules, Regulations, and Procedures. They shall also, read and become familiar with the laws and ordinances, general and special orders relating to the Fire Department, and be permitted at all times to peruse them. Members of the Department should understand that these Rules, Regulations, and Procedures are not intended to cover everything which maw arise in the discharge of their duties; some things must necessarily be left to their intelligence and discretion. In the matter of general conduct not within the scope of Department Rules, members shall be governed by the ordinary rules of eood behavior observed by law abiding citizens. SEC. 178 CLEANI'rG APB. ARATUS AFTER FIRES: Members wi 11 be responsible f Cr Cleaning apparatus as soon as possible after returning from a fire. SEC. 179 REl ORT FOR DUTY FRO11PTLY AT THE APPOINTED TIME: Members re- porting for duty must arrive at quarters at the appointed time withott fail. 'Tardiness shall be immediately reported by the platoon Officer to the Assistant Chief. SEC. 180 UNIFORIS: I.iembers of the uniform force shall wear the regulation uniform of the Department , when actually on duty or on special detail. SEC. 181 RESIDENCE TELEPHOIIE : All members of the Department shall be re- quired to provide means of telephonic communication in their place of res- idence, either direct or induct, and shall keep their Tlato_>n Officers, informed of the correct number. SEC. 182 _RECALL OF OFF -DUTY 1LAT00NS : Off -duty members will be rc quirEd to a nswer multi ple a larmf ire s or other emeraenc ie s mvhen ordered by the Officer in charge of the fire or emergency. Members shall report to the fire or place of emergency unless their company has been � r-evious ly de- signated to f lace a reserve company in service, in which case, they will report to the appointed place and place such com any in service. SEC. 183 VONGESTION ON 5'IDEWALK: Congestion on the ..sidewalk in front of or adjacent to r'ire Stations is prohibited and any congestion which ;Firemen can- not clear immediately shall be reported to the police Department. SEC. 184 REP.TAIN AT_QUUA2 TERS? HIIE. ON DUTY: l;ie mb :r s on duty s h 11 not be more than 1000 f._et from the door of T-iree Station and entering any building other than the station is prohibited without special rermissi )n of their Flatoon Captain. SEC. 185 OTIER DUTIES: They shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by theme SSuperior Officer. SEC. 186 POLITICS: Members of the Fire Department are protected by Civil Service and shall take no active part, either directly or indirectly, in politics except to cast their vote for the candidate or candidates of their personal choice. Members will not be permitted to rublicly discuss politics around stations. Any violation of this rule will subject any member of the Fire Department to discipline action which may result in dis- missal from the service, sus-ension or reduction in grade. ARTICLE 16: FIRE DUTIES: GENERt�L RErTTLATIONS: SEC. 187 CAPTAINS: The captain of the District, in which a fire occurs or originates shall have precedence over other captains. The order of the Officer in Command shall be obeyed by all members present at a fire . SEC. 188 COUP TAND: The Officer who first arrives at a fin shall be in 9'P command until the arrival of a superior officer, and the ranking officer present shall assume command u on his arrival. His orders shall be obeyed by all members present at the fire or on duty connected with same. Regularly appointed officers of equal rank shall take precedence in command at fires over Acting Officers (acting in same capacity.) SrC. 189 SHALL NOT INTERFERE: No officer on duty at fire shall interfere with operations conducted under the direction of another officer of equal authority or responsibility except with the consent of the latter or by order of the Officer in Command, unless danger of life is imminent. SEC. 190 EXTRA ALARMS: Second or greater alarms and special calls shall be bent only by order of the Officer in Command. SEC. 191 ON APPROACHING FIRE: On apJrca ching a fire a driver of the apparatus shall always slaw down; ladder trucks shall come to a halt not more than 100 feet from the fire unless otherwise ordered; and late arriving companies shall aid those already in action in raising of ladders and laying of hose, ,,.-hen so ordered. SEC. 192 BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS: Driverq of all trucks and cars shall not stop their apparatus in front of a f ire hydrantt. All apparatus when at a stop shall be parallel with the ct,rb when possible. SEC. 193 GO INTO ACTION: The first engine company to arrive at a fire shall immediately lay a line, connect up, and, if necessary, go into action upon orders of the officer in charge. SEC. 194 _ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES: The Assistant Chief in charge of Admin- istration shall be notified of accident or injury of any member. SEC. 195 IUARTERS OF ANOTHER COMPANY: When a company arrives at the quarters of another company which it covers, the officer shall assume charge of the quarters and station books as if though they were his ovn. SEC. 196 RELIEF AT FIRES: In case of a fire at the time for changing shifts, the officer commanding the relieving shift shall proceed to the fire with the relieving shift, reporting to the officer in command of the fire unless notified otherwise by the officer in command of the fire. SEC. 197 ADVANCEPIE"'P IN THE DEPARTMENT: Continuance of service and ad- f vancement shall depend solely on merit, character and good conduct. Em- ployment and dlschrge shall be governed by the Civil Service Commission. SEC. 198 ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE THE CHIEF OR CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Any member attempting to influence the Chief of the Fire Department or the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of securing promotion or transfer, or of avoiding the penalties of reprehensible action or conduct, shall be guilty of insubordination and punished accordingly. SEC- 199 _RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL_ARGTJMENTS: Religious or political arguments will not be permitted in fire stations. SEC. 200 COM11NSATION AND REWARDS: No compensation, reward or other consideration shall be accepted from private sources for services rendered in line of duty except wrath special permission of the Chief of the Fire Department. SEC. 201 LOAN FIRE DEPARTP/ENT PROPERTY: Fire Department property shall not be loaaed"-outside the department without permission from the Chief. SEC. 202 OFFICIAL MATTERS: All official matters shall be submitted in writing to the officer f next higher rank for transmittal to the Chief. SFC; 203 LOSS OF BADGES OR OTHER PROPERTY: Loss of badges or other pro- perty entrusted -to men must be reported to the officer of the Platoon who shall report same, through channels to Department Headquarters. Members are forbidden to loan their badges or identification card to anyone. SEC. 204 GENERAL M"TTERS OF CONDUCT: General matters of conduct not covered by these rules and re7ulations will be governed by the laws of good behavior observed by law-abiding citizens. Conduct tending to bring unfavorable criticism uron the Department or its uniform will be proportion- ately punished. SEC � 205 CONTRIBUTE TO PRESENTS: Members of the Department shall not receive or contribute to any present, to or from, other members without the special permission of the Chief. SEC.. 206 ABSENCE OR TARDINESS: In case of absence or tardiness at chan-ae of Platoons, the man opposite the absentee shall hold over until arrange- ments are made with the Chief. Any man desirous of transfer shall male written application, stating his reasons for the request and submitting same to Captain, who will make his recommendation and pass on to the Ass- istant Chief in charge of Administration, who, in turn, approves or dis- approves the transfer and submits the application to the Chief of the Fire Department . n U n. ,r SEC. 207 FTTLL STRENGTH 1IAINTAINED IN C0LIMiIES: Full strength shall be maintained in the platoons at all times unless otherwise ordered by the Chie f . SEC. 208 _RESIGNATION FROM THE FIRE DEFARTTTENT : If a Captain, he will file notice of resignation with the Assistant Chief. All other men shall file notice of resignation with their Captain at least three days in advance of the effective date of resignation and shall serve until that effective date unless properly relieved from duty before that date. Honorable release will not be given in case of failure to comply with the terms of this order. Any officer receiving a notice of resignation shall immediately forward the iaotice to the Chief of the Fire Department, throug h Channels. SEC. 209 DISCIPLINE: Discipline shei 1 be main tained by officers, each officer being responsible for his sphere of jurisdiction. Violation of these rules and regulations c cm ing to the attention of officers shall be reported to the Chief through the offic ex's superiors. The Officers' report shall carry a statement of circumstances when the violation is only technical and the member is manifestly justified in his actions. SEC. 210 OFFICER'S TREATMENT OF SUBORDINATES: Officers' treatment of their subordinates shall be impartial and nondiscriminatory. No officer shall attempt to deprive a man of due merit or to shield incomretence, miscondun t or failure to perform every duty . SEC. 211 NOTE THE aLJALIFICATIONS: Every officer shall note the qualifications of men undeF his immediate supervision and shall. instruct said men in the performance of their assigned duties and in the observance and application of these rules, regulations and procedures. SEC. 212 T�--T ASSISTANT CHIEFS SHALL ADVISE CAPTAINS: The assistant Chiefs shall support and advise Captains in the full performance of their duties. Officers shall not assign a subordinate to a special duty without knowing, that the assignee is fully competent to discharae s&id duty. SEC. 213 AN ESPrCIALLY COM11ENDABLE ACT: An especially commendable act, such as saving a life at the risk of one's own life, shauld be called to the attention of the Chief. SEC. 214 IMATTERS WORTHY. OF C NSIDERATION: Officers shall direct the attention of the iF Superiors to matters worthy of c'nsideration for adoption by the Department. SEC. 215 REPORTS: In addition to regular reports, Officers shall make such special reports as circumstances merit. Officers shall Indorse all papers going to Headquarters from their Department along with their recom- mendation, and the transmittal of such papers shall be expedient. SEC. 216 RACING TO FIRES: Racing to or from f irus is strictly prohibited and if several companies proceed on the same street to or from a fire, they s hal 1 do so in si gl e f11e and at 1 ea st 150 feet apart. SEC. 217 UNNECESSARY NOISE: While at a fire the (-reate st degree of silence comratible with an efficient discharge of duty shall be requited, and any noisy conversation or boisterous c ,r.duct shall be sufficient cause for censure or other action by the Commanding Officer. SEC. 218 STANDPIPE; SYSTET.'1: In using the standpipe system, the platoon officer shall see that all connections are secure and in good order, and that all outlets, excert those to be connected with, are closed, and that a nozzle and sufficient hose capable of re;iching any desired place on the floor, is taken up by members of his platoon. SEC. 219 SPRINKL72 S_YSTE_T.T: Platoon officers and members shall familiar- ize themselves with the location of sprinkler cut-off valves in sprinldjgr- ed buildings in their respective Platoon Districts. SEC. 220 SECURING HOSE: Charged hose lines, han Ting vertically, on ffr,- esce es, ladders, etc., should be secured with hose strap every fifty (50� feet. SEC. 221 LOST ARTICLES: Lost articles found at fires shall be turned over to the Ofncer in char '�e of the fire for safe lceepinp,, and shall be forwarded as promptly as possible to the Chief of the Fire Department. SEC. 22" RETTOVING ARTICLES FROM THE SCENE OF A FIRE: Removing articles from the scene of a fire without permission of the owner of the premises shall be prohibited. When articles are removed from the scene of a fire a written record shall be made of what was removed and by whom, SE©. 223 SAFETY: The Officer in charge of fire shall observe closely the condition of the building on fire, and shall order his men from the roofs, floors, and other places which he considers unsafe. In no case shall life o„ limb be unnecessarily jeopardized. COUNTY FIRES SEC. 224 Companies operating at County Fires shall report in service in the county when in position to answer the other County fires in their territory and shall report in service when in _-aosition to answer their regular Station District. SEC. 225 GRASS FIRES: Station Officers shall report their plato-,n in service as quickly as possible when operating at grass fires. Platoons should be reported in service when fire is sufficiently under contraDl, if i t is necessary to answer another alarm one man can be left at the fire. Dispatchers should be called, if possible, if rlatoon is to be out of service more than fifteen (15) minutes giving approximate time r_ latoon will be out of service. SEC. 226 DRESS: When Available, Officers shall be required to wear blue serge trouser,, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except when charging hose or doing housework. Members will be permitted to wear either blue serge or the regulation fatigue trousers. RegulatiDn shirts, ties, caps and shoes must be worn by both officers and members. SEC. 227 HEAVY SHEETS: The Assistant Chief's car shall carry two (2) heavy sheets to be used for burn victims or other casualties. Ttie patient should be placed in the sheet and then carried out of the building in a tarpaulin. Officers shall check to see that Funeral Homes using Fire Departm✓rit sheets return them properly laundered. SEC. 228 MAKING RUNS THROUGH ADJOIFING MUNICIPALITIES: Extreme caution shall be exercised when fire equipment is routed through adjoining 1.7unicipalities. SEC. 229 N.B.F.U. BULLETINS: Companycf'ficers shall see that all N.B.F.U. Bulletins are read and discussed in company schools. SEC. 230 INU'URIES AND DEATHS RESULTING FROM FIRES: The Assistant Chiefs will make a srecial�report an all fires resulting in injuries or death using regular report form. SEC. 231 _•7INOR ACCIDENT REPORT: The Assistant Chiefs shall make an accident report on ill minor accidents which they are called upon to investi- gate giving full particulars. SEC. 232 EXAMINATION FOR SECOND DRIVERS: Second Drivers shall be examined as to their proficiency in driving and operating pumps by the Training Officer before being rated as Second Drivers. SEC. 233 IIN STIGA2E HOTEL FIRES: The Assistant Chiefs shall investigate all Hotel fires even though the fire has been reported by the -ote1 to be out. SEC. 234 UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS: (When available) A. Coats; All to be of blue serge, and double breasted, with 6o (2) pockets. B. Chiefs; Chief - r'our gold buttons on each side Chief - One gold stripe 4 inches from bottom of sleeve Chief - One gold stripe 4� inches from bottom of sleeve Any stars or emblems to be on left sleeve only. C. Ca t� sins and Privates; Captains will wear a badge with two bugles on the cap. Privates will wear the proper private's bade on the cap. r our pickle or chrome buttons on each side. Two small pickle or chrome buttons on a ach s le eve . Any stars or emblems to be same as other coats. D. Trousers; Regular uniform style, with cuffs and no braid on sides. i. Belts; Black leather 11, inch wide. SEC. 235 FIREWORKS: It is a violation of the City Ordinance to shoot fireworks within the City limits of Lu'�Ilock. Firemen sha 11 be expected to set an example in observing this ordinance. V* ARTICLE 17 GENERAL PROCEDURES: SEC. 236 MINOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: PROCEDURE: A minor traffic accident shall be defined as meaning any traffic accident involving Fire Department apparatus, cars, and equipment in which no person is injured. When any vire Department apparatus or vehicle is involved in a minor traffic accident the person in charge of such apparatus or vehicle shall immediately cause the Fire Alarm Dispatchers to be notified giving full rand conplete details. The Dispatchers will carry out their regular procedure in notifying the Police Department and making other necessary calls as prescribed by the Assistant Chief. Should the apparatus or vehicle be in response to an alarm of fire the officer in char ge , providing no person is injured, and providing his apparatus or vehicle is able to proceed to the fire, will detail one man from his Company to call the Dispatchers and report the accident giving the Dispatchers the full infor- metion. Ther person left at the scene of accident shall secure the full information, name of witnesses, etc. and shall remain at the scene until dismissed by the police. The officer in charge with the other members of the company shall proceed to the fire and report the accident to the officer in charge of the fire immediately upon arrival. SEC. 237 -TAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: PROCEDURE: A major traffic accident shall be 9@fi~ f}@ as meaning any traffic accident involving Fire Department apparatus, cars and equipment , in which some person or persons have been injured. When any Fire Department apparatus or vehicle is involved in a major traffic accident the person in charge of such apparatus or vehicle, shall immediately cause the Fire Alarm Dispatchers to be notified giving full particulars as to the nature of accident, location, injuries, number of ambulances needed, etc. The Dispatchers will report the company or vehicle out of service and will make such calls as may be prescribed by the Assistant Chief. The apparatus or vehicle must rem6iin at the scene of accident, render necessary first aid to the Injured, and shall be dis- missed from the scene of accident by the Police. The officer in cYm:rge of the apparatus or vehicle shall cause the necessary information to be obtained names of witness, etc. 'SEC. 238 ACCIDENT REPORTS: The person in charge of any mire llepar tmen , apparatus or vehicle shall immediately make a full report, in writing, through proper channels, to the Chief of the r'ire Department following any traffic accident, either minor or major. SEC. 239 AMBULANCE SERVICE AT FIRES: When ambulance service is required at a fire the officer in charge, will call the fire Alarm Dispatchers and will designate the number of ambulances needed whether the service is for whites or colored. SEC. 240 hPi ARATUS : INSPECTION AFTER ACH RUN: Platoon Officers shall carefully inspect apparatus, hope , ladders, extinguisYE rs, tools, and all other equipment carried on apparatus after each run and on relieving officer on opposite platoon. SEC. 241 RESE3VE APPARATUS: Platoon Officers shall see that the same care and attention is giv en reserve apparatus as is given to regular apparatus in servic e. )E242 REDLIGHTS: Drivers, before leaving the house in rsponse to alarms, will tarn on the emergency red lights, both jay and night . Ked lights will be allowed to burn at fires, other lights should be turned off to save the battLry. SEC. 243 OIL CHANGING PROCEDURE: MAJOR APPARATUS: Lubricating oil in major or heavy apparatus shall be changed when necessary. SE'e. 244 OIL CHANGING: LIGHT CARS: Lubricating oil shall be changed in light cars every thousand (1,Oo07 miles. SEC. 245 TRANSMISSION AM) DIFFERENTIAL: Grease should be checked in transmission and differential every thirty (30) days. SEC. 246 SAFETY: All memo--rs of the fire Department must practice safety at all times and must perform their duties safely and of iciently. Captains shall' conduct regular s choo is on d epa -- tment safety. SEC. 247 SPd0K_l�:G ON iJTARA'�'11' Memb�_rs shall not be permitted to smoke on apparatus while going to fires. SEC. 248 FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHES: Members shall provide themselves wh6n available from City stock with the necessary fire fighting clothes, which shall include rubber boots, bunker pants, fire fighting; ccet , helmet and gloves. Members shall wear fire fighting clothes including helmet v:hile res- ponding to and while operating at fires. Gloves must be vcrn at fires. SEC. 249. OFFICIAL BADGE: Only the official badge of the Fire Department shall be worn by tien is uniform. SEC. 250 INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR_Ek;VERAGES: Members shall not be permitted to indulge in intoxicating liquor or beverages, in any form, while on duty at stations, fire or elsev,=here while in department uniform. Members shall not be permitted to store or keep intoxicating liquors or beverages in fire stations. Any violation of this rule will subiect member to dismissal, suspension, or reduction in grade. SEC. 251 GENERAL STATION CLEAN UP: Saturday mornings are designated as general station clean up and inspection days. Captains shall inspect their respective stations for general cleanliness. SEC. 252 HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR BI?1 S: The City i�,ill not be responsible for any hospital or doctor bills not special'. y authorized by the Chief of the Department . When a man is injured in line of duty he must be sent to the City Health Officer, except in cases of emergency when he shall be sent to the hospital immediately. CEC. 253 STATION CLEAN UP DAY Once a month, a day vdll be designated as station clean up day . SEC. 254 _FIRST _AID S_UP_s LIL_S : Platoon Officers shall place -the request for first aid s upE lies with the Assistant Chief vti o will have first aid kits serf into Central Static n where they will be checked and refilled by the Captain on duty. SEC. 255 REPORT_FORAIS: Captains ill receive blank report forms, ledger books and other seppliesof this nature from the Assistant Chief in charge of administration. Captains will be required to keep a reasonable suprly of blank report forms on hand at all times. SEC. 256 PARKING IN LOADING ZONES: Department cars shall not be per- mitted to ba parked in loedingzones. (This does not mean emergency equipment necessary for the extinguishment of fire) . SEC. 257 STARTING MOTORS IN RESFON_SE TO ALARMS: Drivers of cars and apparatus must not start motors until after the location of the fire has -been announced the second time. SEC. 258 COURTESY TO UNITED STATES FLAG_ : Members of the Department shall shay respeot to the flag of our country by coming to attention, facing the flag and giving the civilian salute which is given by removing the cap with the right hand and placing cap over left breast. The same procedure shall be followed when our National Anthem is played. SEC. 259 PLATOON SCHOOL: Platoon school shall be under the supervision of platoon officers. At least twelve hours of school shrill be required each month. All gibers shall be required to take an active part in rlatoon school unless properly excused. ARTICLE 18: STATION BOOK: SEC. 260 COMPIETE INFORMATION: Officers in charge of each Platoon shall cause to bewkept station bobrks in such a manner as to afford at all times complete, detailed, accurate information as to the following; 1. Time alarm received and hoar received and any error in recording alarm or failure of alarm apparatus. 2. Time of response to alarm and time consumed in operating at fire. 3. Time of return to quarters. 4. Amount, in feet, of hose, ladders, etc., used at fire. 5. Failure of any member of platoon to respond to alarm and reason therefor. 6. Complete record of suprlies or material received or delivered and by whom. 7. Accident to men or apparatus. 8. Sickness or injury of members, and their return to duty. 9. Special duty performed by members. 10. Pumping time ---hours and minutes. 11. Leave of absence and excuses from duty, and the cause thereof, and their return to duty . 12. Receipts of supplies and equipment. l Replacement of apparatus. 14. Hose changing --:showing date and time. 15. Fire department property, lost, stolen, or destroyed. 16. Company out of service and cause. 17. Up-to-date record of addresses and telephone numbers of each member of company. 18. Record of hose received, date, size, and make/ 19. Everything in any manner pertaining to the administration of the platoon or in the interest of the department . If APTICIE 19 : BFDS : SEC. 262 SLEEFING HOURS: All members shall be out of bed by 9 : 00 a .m. and ready detail duty and—slein apg in the daytime is prohibited except between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Members shall not be unnecessarily dis- turbed during slee-ping hours. Dormitory lights will be turned out at 10:00 p.m. and cure will be exercised by those remaining up not to disturb sleeps. SEC. 261 DRESSING OF_BEDS: Beds shall be kept in a presentable c ondit, on during the day t i 4 SEC. 262 CLEANING OF BEDS: On linen changing days company officers shall see that all bedsteads are washed, bed springs dusted, and mattresses turned over and swept on both sides with a broom. Mattres.affs shall be turned J over and swept on both sides with a broom. Bed rollers shall be examined to prevent marring and scarring; of floors. SEC. 263 COOPERATION IN KEEPING BEDS NEAT_ AND CLEAN: Members using the same bed wil cooperate in keeping their beds neatt and clean. The member on duty wil be held responsible for the condition of his bed. SEC. 264 SMOK-NG IN BED: Smoking in bed is positively prohibited. SEC. 265 CARE IN MOVING BEDS: Members will exercise caution in movimp beds in dormitory being cautious not to al' ow beds to bump together when moving; from one position to another. Members shall not sleep in bed at nights with outer clothing on. SEC. 266 VENTILATION OF DORMITORY: Sleeping dormitory must be well ventilated at all times especial! y while being cleaned. ARTICLE 20: OPTIONAL BENEFITS: SEC. 267 _PENSION FUND: The City of Lubbock has available for Firemen a Firemen's Pension Fund which is open for those who desire membership. The firemen should tape the initiative to see a member of the Lubbock Firemen's Pension Board and find out particulars concerning this benefit. SEC. 268 BLUE CROSS INSURANC-: The City of Lubbock has available to employees the Blue Cross Hos :italizaticn Medical Surgical Insurance Service. The benefits are provided for those employees who make known their desires to join the plan by f illing in aprro priat e cards when they are First employed by the City or on the desi�-nated Anniversary dates. As a general rule applicati=,ns are accepted during the month of May and during the month of November. For further particulars, see the Personnel Director. SEC. 269 AETNA LIFE INSURANCE: The City of Lubbock is participating in a group life insurance plan p-roviding payment of $2000 for death or total disability with the City pay'ng apzroximately half the cost. See the Personnel Director for further information. SEC. 270 FIREMEN'S AND .k OLICET- EN' S INSURAffCE : Fire man's and Policeman Is insurance information may be obtained from an insurance representative -,r)ho is a member of either the Fire or Police Department. The captain will direct you to the insurance representative. There is an advisory board composed of members of the Lubbock Fire and Police Department who will explain other particulars of this plan to interested firemen. SEC. 271 CREDIT UNION: Also available to Firemen is a Federal Credit Union owned by employees of the City, operated for the benefit of employees of the City. The purpose of this organization is to assist the City employees who need help and to provide a means for systematic sgvina. For further information see the Credit Union Treasurer. SEC. 272 COMT'ANY OFFICERS: GIVE FULL INFORMATION: Company officer shall give new recruits full and complete informatisregarding benefits, and shal furnish apr lication blanks to those desiring to loin. He shall further see that applications for those who desire to join are forwarded to hea dquprters, through channels, without delay, ARTICLE 21 BENEFITS: SEC. 273 PENSION FUND: The Lubbock Fir:.. -men Pension Fund is operated under House Bill No. 2b4, Statute 1936, Revised and Amended 1940. It is the duty of the Pension Board to administer the af:-s irs of the Pension Fund, but major decisions are made by vote of the entire Member- ship. CONTRIBUTION TO FUND: Members of the Pension Fund shal . contribute 3/0 of the base pay. ELIGIBILITY: Tiny firemen on probationary appointment is eligible to become a member of the Pension Fund provided he can pass the physical examination at the time application is made, and provided he complies with the laws and regulations under which said fund is operated. BENEFITS: Benefits of the Fund to its memb --rs are provided under State laws, A Fireman having served twenty (2C) years.in the Department and, having attained his fifty-fifth (55th) birthday may make dernnd on the; Pension Board for retirement and shall receive one-half his pay for the last five �5) years of his service with the department, with a maximum of $100 per month. Disability benefits are governed and controlled by the Pension Board and are given at the discretion of the Board to members who have become disabled and can not perform their duties and who cannot qualify ��fith the above. SEC. 274 BLUE CROSS INSURANCE: The City of Lubbock has available to employees the Blue Cross hospitalization Medi ca 1 Surgical Insurance Service. The benefits are provided for those employees who make known their desires to join the plan by filling in appropriate cards when they are first employed by the City or on the designated Anniversary dates. As a general rule applications are accepted during the month of May and during the month of October. Hospitalization Benefits are as fol, ows: 1. Room accommodations, including meals, s ecial diets, and general nursing service; an allowance of up to R.00 per day for member, excepting obstetrical cases, and up to $4.00 a day for dependents, sponsored dependents, and all obstetrical cases. 2. Anesthetics and anesthesia ur to $10.00 each a dmissi ^n. 3. X-Rav examinati runs, up to ;',a15.00 each admission. 4. All drugs and medicines furnished by hospital, except blood and pla sma . 5. Emergency Room Service 6. All deliverr and nursery room service, including infants feeding (10 days.) 7. Operating room -NO LIMIT 8. Laboratory examinations - NO LIMIT 9. Dressings - NO LIMIT 10. Plaster casts - NC! LIMIT 11. Use of Cystoscopic Room - NO LIMIT 12. Basal metabolism examination - NO LIMIT 13. Oxygen therapy - 1-0 LITTIT Medical Surgical benefits cover actual Doctor's fees chiefly on cutting oeratinns up to $150.00. Other details cn-kerning this insurance may be bobtained from the City I' ersonnel Diredtor. SEC. 275 _AETNA LIFE INSURANCE: The City of Lubbock is participating in a group life insurance�^lan providing payme �it of $2000 for death or total disability vrith the city paying approximately half the cost � SEC. 276 FIREI?E IS AND POLICEI- EN'S INSURANCE: Firemen's and Policemen's insurance is available to Firemen with benefits from $7.00 to �2500 for various types of accidents and sickness. There are four (4) tyres of policies from which to choose: (a) $2500 (b) $2000 (c) $1500 and (d) $1000. This is chiefly an accident policy Ath a natural death clause of .,e,100. This organization is owned and controlled by memb,2rs and dues are paid according to the plan of the state they live i n . This plan is exclusively for Firemen and Policemen. No one else cnn become memb rs. Each city with members has an advisory board who can explain other features of this plan to interested firemen. SEC. 277 CREDIT UNION: Also available to Firemen is a Federal Credit Union owned by employees of the City, operated for the benefit of em- ployees of the City. The purpose of this organization is to assist the City employees who need help and to provide a means for systematic saving. For further infbrmation see the Credit Union treasurer. SEC. 278 COMPANY OFFICERS: GIVE FULi, INFOR14ATION: Company officer:; shall give new recruits full and complete 1 nformati onrregarding benefits, and shall furnish application blanks to those desiring to join-U. He shall further see that applications for those who desire to join are forwarded to headquarters, through channels, without delay. ARTICLE 22 GRADING AND MARKING CIVIL SERVICE EFFICIENCY RATINGS: SEC. 279 "°UST BE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL_: Supervisory officers must be fair and impa tia1 when grading members under their supervis ion. SEC. 280 HOW PAPERS ARE GRADED: Captains will mark papers in the first space provided on the blank, assistant Chief in the second space, and the Chief in the third space. The captains will be responsible in seeing that the papers are properly filled in and signed. SEC. 281 SIX MONTHS: Papers will be marked every six (6) months, and each person will be allowed to see his rating she t-t after it is graded and talk it over with the marking officer. SEC. 282 FINAL GRADING: The final grading of all efficiency papers is done by the Civil Service Board. SEC. 283 CON _ DUCT _,0TD_EFFICIENCY: It shall be the duty 6f t4 Civil Service Board -to set a minimum standard of conduct and of iciency, and when it appears that an employee has fallen below this standard, that employee shall be called before the Board to shew cause as to why he should not be removed, and if Upil hearing, no reason is shown satisfactory to the r i Board, he shall be removed, suspended, or reduced in grade, as the Civil Service Board shall determine. SEC. 284 VALUE OF HIGH EFFICIENCY_ RATING: A high Civil Service efficiency rating is very important, as the efficiency rating counts forty (40) points on any promotional examination. Members should strive to merit good ratings. Officers should be very conscientious when marking the efficiency ratings of subordinates. ARTICLE 23 FIRE HOSE SEC. 285 STANDARD SIZES USLD IN DEPaRTNENT : a. rubber or rubber covered: 1/40 3/811 1/2" 3/4" 1" 2 1/211 411 5" b. woven - single, double jacket; lit? 21" 411 SEC. 286 SUPERVISION: All fire hose in this Department shall be under the supervision of the Assistant Chief who, shall cause to be kept a true and accurate record of all hose. SEC. 287 _TESTS: Hose shall be tested annually, or as required by the Assistant Chief. SEC. 288 REPAIRS: No attempt shall be made to repair hose, damaged threads, swivels or couplings, etc., by members in quarters. Captains will call the Master Mechanic who will hate hose brought to the shop for repairs. SEC. 289 HOSE SENT TO SHOF FOR REPAIRS: Hose sent to the shop for repairs or replacement shall be clean and dry, and rolled with the female coupling inside ( SALVAGE ROLL) . Hose sent in for testing shall be rolled with the male coupling inside (TESTING ROLL) . Hose must be tagged with defects marked. SEC. 290 USE OF OIL ON THREADS AND COU_PLI_N_GS: The use of oil on threads and couplings is prohibited. SEC. 291 DATE STAMPED ON COUPLING: Before new hose is rleced in service the date shall be stamped on female coupling. SEC. 292 lERMISSION TO CHANGE HOSE ON AF_ARATUS: Platoon officers de- siri ng to change hose on tPB it respective aprarat us must receive per- mission from the Fi-•e Alarm Dispatchers. Dispatchers shall have the authority to grant or refuse the request. SEC. 293 1REPARr,TION: Platoon officers should make due preparation be- fore reporting Platoon out of service to change hose. Change should be made with as much speed as is consisted with safety. On apparatus equipped with double hose compartments carrying 1,500 feet of 2111 hose, 750 feet to each compartment, change will be made in only one compartment at a time and it will not be necessary to report the company out of service, however, permission must be received from the dispatchers. SEC. 294 GASKETS: Special care shall be exercised to see that fitted gaskets arB in place in female coupling and those which have become de- teriorated are replaced. SEC. 295 ORDERLY ARRANGETdIENT OF IDSE: Hoye carried on apparatus shall be securely coupled and orderly in arrangement. Couplings shall be arranged in such a way as to prevent hanging. *Vhen starting a new layer of hose in ap-paratus bed, new layer should be started by coming out at front of hose, bed. 1111 hose will be loaded as taught at the Drill Tower. SEC. 296 REPORT IN SERVICE: T,°/hen loading hose at Station or reloading hose after a -fire, when as much as 700 feet of 2�f1 hose has been loaded on apparatus, the platoon officer will report the company in service to E the Dispatcher . SEC. 297 CHLINGIITG DIRTY NOSE ON APPARATUS: Dirty hose shall not be allcmred to remain on apparatus for more then two (2) hours. Hose should be washed, hung and dried as soon as possible after use. SEC. 298 iROTECTIVE DTEaSUREiS: Care should be exercised not to drop courlin-.s. wFTose lines should be carried and not dragged to point of operation. Ho e should be protedted from coming in conta ct with a ci ds , gasoline and oils, sharp objects, extreme heat and e>ld, etc. Reserve hose shall be stored as per Department regulations. SEC. 299 BOOSTER HOSE: Booster hose shall be washed and dried with sponge or chamois and given the same care and protection as other 1"ire Department Hose. SEC. 300 SUCTION HOSE: Reasonable Fire Department care and protection shall be given suc ti on hose as in the care; of other hose. Upon receiving a suction hose from shop, drivers shall imneditely test same and see if it will fit engine. ARTICLE 24 LEAVE OF ABSj�,NCL : SEC. 301 ONE HOUR _LEAVE: Leave of absence for one hour may be gr,-nted by the Captain to any member under his command when that -ember is re- lieved to the satisfaction of the Captain. Relief for officers must be a pnro ve d by the Chief. SEC. 302 REGULAR TI�ENTY-FOUR HOURS OFF: Each member of the fire fiPht - ing force shall be entitled to receive twenty-four (24) hours off duty after working; a shift of twenty-four (24) hours. SEC. 303 VACATIONS: Vacations for members shall be governed by State Law and the vacation list shall be made up in the Administr- ti ve off is e of the Fire Department. A vacation period shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days in any calendar year. SEC. 304 TIPZE OFF FOR DEATHS IN IRUIEDIATE FriP1ILY : With the a p rova 1 of the Chief of the Fire Department, members may be given up to a maxi- mum of forty eight (48) working hours off duty with pay, when a member of their immedi to family dies. The immediate family shall be defined as meaing Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Father, Brother, or Son. SEC. 305 SICK UEAVE: Members will be allowed up to a maximum of fifteen (15) calendar days sick leave, natural causes, per calendar year. Un- used sick leave shall be accumulative up to a maximum of ninety (90) calendar days, over a period of five (5) calendar years. Leave f cr accidents caused in line cf duty shall be f or ninety (90) days any longer leave must be recommended by the Chief a rd approved by the City Manager. Captains shall immediately report to the Assistant Chief the illness or iniury of a member of their company. In case of injury, the report shall be in writing with a com-lete statement of the injury and the duty status of the injured. Captains shall see that the necessary doctor's certificate is forwarded tf• headquarters, through channels, within forty- eight hours (48) for sick or injured members. A member on sick leave shall report to his immediate superior officer at least three hours before he returns for duty. No member on sick leave shil engage himself with any duties outside the department while on sick leave and must not leave the City except by special permission of the Chiefof the Department. Doctor certificates must be signed by the City Health Officer. SEC. 306 LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY: The Chiefof the Department shall have the authority to grant any member of the Department a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days when in his judgment such action is warranted. Leave of absence for a longer period of time must be approved by the City M,unager. ARTICLE 25 GENERAL ORDERS SEC. 307 CONDUCT: Prompt and unquestioned obedience shall be tendere,i to orders of Superior Officers pertaining to Department business. Office-f,s shall be addressed and referred to by their official titles. SEC. 308 NEGLECT: Neglect to proper-v care for or abuse of Fire De- partment property and equipment is strictly fcr bidden . SEC. 309 _INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND BEVLRAGES : Custody or use of intoxi- cating liquors and beverages in Fire Stations, or by members v: hil e on duty, or in Department unifor,.i, is strictly forbidden. SEC. 310 GAMBLING: Gambling in any form, noisy or quarrelsome conduct, blasphemy or indecent language, is strictly forbidden in fire stations. SEC. 311 1,'1i1S T PAY HONEST DEBTS: Any member refusing or neglecting to pav his honest debts and obligations will be subject to dismissal from the service. SEC. 312 INCCMPE_TENCY OR INEFFICIENCY : Members who are incompetent or inefficient may be punishedby dismissal. SEC. 313 PRIVA77 AUTOT70BILES: Private automobiles shall not be stored in Fire Stations and no work on same shall be permitted in Fire Station Shop except with permission of the Master Mechanic. SEC. 314 10LITICS: Any member of the Department taking an active part in politics, other than casting his vote for the candidate or candidates ofhis personal choice will subject himself to reduction in grade, suspen- sion or dismissal from the service. SEC. 315 WRITTEN CHARGES: Written charges shall be made against members according :E acts and circumstances. Charges shall include a reference to any previous charges made aLeinst the' accused. Charges shall be made not titer than ten days after the offense is committed. SEC. 316 OFFENSES: A. Neglect of duty. B . Insubordination C. Being under the influence of liquor D. Conduct unbecoming a member of the Fire Department, E. Conduct prejudicial to good order F. Refusal or neglect to pay just debts G. Absence without leave H. Shirking duty or cowardice at f ires. I. Violation of any of the rules, regulations and procedures of the Fire DepartnBnt or of special orders, as applicable. SEC. 317 OFFENSES GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL: Offenses are punishable by reprimand, suspension, or dismissal from the service. Two suspensions in any twelve (12) months period is ground for dismissal. 41 Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed. This being agreement between City and P & S F Ry. Co. regarding power line across Ry. Company's property, located approximately 400 f,:et West of where the P & S F R R track crosses 4th Street to enter tht. Texas Tech Caml,us. (Being power line to serve Texas Technological College.) R E S O L U T I O N BE IT KNOWN that on this the 9 day of ____December 1946, at a regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, there came on to be considered the matter of the execution of a license between the said City of Lubbock, Texas, and Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company relating to a power line across Railwa*y Company's pro- perty and over its main track at I4P 1 plus 3405 feet, near said City of Lubbock, whereuron the following proceedings were had: It was moved, seconded and unanimously voted that W__H__RodQers___, Mayor, be authorized and empowered to execute on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas, such license, cony of which is here- to attached, and the same be recorded in the Minutes of the City Commission at the foot of this resolution. W. H. Rodgers_—_ Mayor ATTEST: _ _Lavenia Williams "' City Secretary -� Reauest was read from W.W. Rix for -germ" ssion to use Loud Speaker at the Funeral Home on 13th Street, from 6:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. each evening until Christmas. After discussion of this matter, motion Uoas na de by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried unani- mously, to reject this request because of the r, ossibil.ity of disturbing the residents in this area. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price,. carried unanimously, to authorize purchase of location of a site for Fire Station No. 5 from Mrs. Thomas H. Turner, at Corner of 23rd Street and Tyler Avenue. Field notes being as follows; Consideration being '2,500.00 . H.W. Being part of Block 1, Tract 4, of/S;tanton Sub -division of Northeast one-fourth (1/47 of Section 15, Block B, Lubbock County, Texasyo,and described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of a tract of land heretofore conveyed by the grantors- herein to H.A. Gregory; Thence North 75 feet to a point for the Northeast corner of this tract; Thence West a distance of 155 feet to a point for the Northwest corner of this tract; Thence South 75 feet to a point for the Southwest corner of this tract; Thence East 155 feet to the place of beginning, the same being a strip of land 75 feet in width and 155 feet in length. 0 Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to authorize the City Manager to have the bdlance of the space on the Northeast side of the Itinerant Labor Camp, to be made into living quarters. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously, to authorize the following change in the 16th Street - Tech route of t1B Lubbock Bus Company, Enter the Campus at 14th Street, run west to the Tech Book Store, turn north to Broadway, and return to town from that point on the present route. Petition was presented the Commission requesting the paving of 27th Street, Avenue H East, three blocks. Cash payment having been made to the City for all of th:Ls paving except for the nropert,y owned by Jess Belcher. After d-tcussion, motion was made by Commissioner Huf- stedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that in the event Mr. Belcher pays cash to the City for his paving of this street by December 23, 1948, this paving project will be put in line for immediate paving. if said cash payment is not received from Mr. Belcher by December 23, 1948, the escrow money already raid by the other property owners for this raving will be refunded. Ilotion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to authorize paving of Unit No. 514, Avenue S 5th Street to 6th Street. Bids as follows were read for printing the Traffic Ordinance - No. 890, in booklet form: 1,000 copies Pocket Size Booklets $1.77.00 5,000 " " " "' 354.00 101000 It 559.50 Motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded)-Vy Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, to authorize printing of 5,0u)O of these booklets for distribution to the Public. Traffic (irdinances governing Traffic on Court House Sauare, also Tech Campus, to be included in booklet. Bids as follows were read on equipment for residential street lighting: Bidder Brackets Westinghouse Electric Supply $10.90 each Xoslyn Manufacturing Company 13.40 each Line Material Company 15.30 " General Elec. Supply Corp. 14.00 " Pole s : Hood Reflectors and Lamp Holders Western Light & Sup-rly Company 30 Ft. Toles Class 5 G. E . (-,ones Electric Company it $13.00 each 13.80 each 15.95 " 11.30 419.68 each 17.39 T+ Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner White- side, that the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Company be accepted on the purchase of Hood reflectors and lamp holders; that the bid of G.E. Jones Electric Company be accepted for purchase of the poles, and thit sufficient material be purchased for the installation of three hundred (300) street lights. Bids as follows were read on three (3) Voltage Regulators to be installed at the Power Sub -station located at 21st St. &, Avenue; 19th Street near the Lubbock Compress and at Texas Technological. College Prise each Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. - 16 Months Delivery $6,333.00 General Electric Company - 16 Months Delivery 69333.00 Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Company - 24 Months Delivery 69333.00 Motion by Commiss'ioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that the bid of Westinghouse Electric Sup- ly Com- pany be accepted for this purchase.. Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to authorize the salvation Army to place a kettle house on a meter space in fron-rof Vloolwotth Store on Brawidway, for solicitation of funds, from now until Christmas. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner ti'lhiteside, carried unanimously, to authorize the City Manager, city Attorney and as many of the City Officials as can, to attend a meeting of City Officials of the 30th & 31st Senatorial Districts in Plainview, Texas, December 13, 1948 at the expense of the City. Proposal was read from Fronia S. Johnstor twherein she proposed to give the City of Lubbock the right-of-way used by the State Highway Depart- ment where it crosses 4th Street in exchange for the back -end of Lots 5 and 6, in Block 15, and the unused part of Lot 17 in Block 15, and the unused part of Lots 10 and 11 in 31ock 16, in the Original 'Town of Lubbock, also, the back -ends of the lots which will not be used in the highway, according to the map, in Block 13, Original Town. After discussion of this rronosal, motion was made by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to reject the proposal, it being the opinion of the City that she does not own the right-of-way where it crosses 4th Street. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval of the plot of the "EARL KERR ADDITION" to the City of Lubbock; THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF TI-FE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, the"l1.ARL KERR 1"IDDITION" approved by the Planning Commission December 2, 1948, be and the same is hereby approved, AND IT IS SO ORDERED: PAS ED AND AP- ROVED BY UNANIM(}US VOTE OF THE CITY CO1.1MISSION THIS 9th day of iecember 1948. ATTEST: Lavenia �: illiams Uity Secreta?'y W. _H. Rodgers Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Trice, carried unanimously, the fol owing Resolution was passed: RE;-) 0 L U T I ON WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval of the plat of the "BOX PL-�CE ADDITION", a Subdivision of the East 3j4 3�f Lot 1, Block 12, .lta Vista Acres, to the City of Lubbock; 'TE'REFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF 1HE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, the "BOX FLACE ADDITION" approved by the Planning Commis3ion December 2, 1948, be and the same is hereby approved. AND IT IS SO ORDERED: P.aSSED _C"J APPROVED BY UNANITA Uu VOTE OF TT E CITY OM- 1dISSION THIS ____9th ____ day of --- llecember ,, 1948. Vd_ FI. Rodgers 114ayor ATTEST: Lavenia Williams City Secretary��- xequest was read from the Cemetery Board wherein they re,uested that a shop building be constructed at the Cemetery, materials to cost approximately 2,000.00 There was discussion of this request and the City 17anager was instructed to use one of the surplus buildin~s nt the South Plains Armv Airfield for this rurpose, if possible. Eotion being made by Commissioner'Hiifstedler, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimou :1y, that in the event a building cannot be obtained from the mouth Mains Army =Iir Field that the City Manager be hereby authorized to have this building constructed. City of Lubbock Police Department car, driven by' Mr. Rucker, patrol- man, having been in accident with car driven by, J...A. Dunlap of 2207 Avenue K, the accident having; occurr,-d on 5th Str:et, in the 2400 Block, on November 29, 1948. iVlotion was made by Commissioner White- side, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, to pav for damage to Mr. Dunlap's automobile, in the amount of $17.60. No further business coming up for consideration, the City `'ommission recessed to meet Dec. 16, 1948, at 1:30 P.M. Read and approved this the _20 — day of T December1948. ATT T: , OE Oft y S4dretary .