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.01. This procedure provides officers with the necessary information to, determine the;

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geographical boundaries of, the Department’s jurisdiction.

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.02A. Officers shall be aware of all geographical boundaries of the Department’s jurisdiction prior to responding to any;

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dispatched or on-site call prior to taking any police action.

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.02B. The Department shall be responsible to ensure that officers are provided with jurisdictional boundaries through maps, and when in question shall refer to;

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city ordinances which are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

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.03A. Any officer dispatched to a call or an on-site incident that is in close proximity to any geographical boundary of the City of San Antonio shall determine if the location of the call or incident is within the;

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corporate limits of the City of San Antonio prior to responding to the call or incident.

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.03B. If an officer cannot determine if the location of the call or incident is within the corporate limits of COSA, the officer shall;

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contact the Communications Unit information channel for clarification.

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.03C. The officer shall advise the dispatcher, and request that the call be sent to the law enforcement agency, that has official jurisdiction, when an officer has determined that a dispatched call or on-site incident is outside the;

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geographical boundaries of COSA.

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.03C. If the officer is close to the location of a call, outside COSA boundaries, the officer shall advise the complainant, that he does not have jurisdictional authority, to handle the call, with approval from;

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the dispatcher or a supervisory officer.

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.03C. If the call, not within the corporate limits of COSA, is of an emergency nature, the officer shall;

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advise the dispatcher.

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.04A. Who shall, upon request, shall provide officers with information on the geographical boundaries of the Department’s jurisdiction?

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The Communications Unit.

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.04B. The Communications Unit may use any available official maps, charts, or other documents to determine;

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the geographical boundaries.

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.04C. When the Communications Unit is unable to determine the exact geographical boundaries, which other city departments may be contacted to obtain the necessary information?

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Public Works, Planning and Development Services, or Fire Department .

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