2.12 - Rendering Assistance

Main Guideline

• Duty to Assist: Employees, which may include deputies, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other employees, are mandated to render aid without delay in situations where another individual is exposed to impending danger.

Implications of the Policy

• This policy underscores the importance of immediate action in crisis situations, emphasizing the ethical and professional obligation to help colleagues and fellow public safety personnel.

• The directive aims to ensure the safety of all personnel involved in law enforcement and public safety operations.