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Extra-Duty Employment of Police Officers

 

We will assign police officers for special events and circumstances in response to requests from citizens or businesses to the extent permitted by existing resources and in accordance with department procedures. The primary intent of extra-duty assignments is to provide a supplementary service to the community by assigning available off-duty uniformed officers to security, crowd control, or traffic related details which do not fall within the scope of the on-duty patrol officer's responsibilities, yet which are reasonably expected to require the services of a sworn police officer. The business or citizen requesting this service is required to pay for the officers' services at a rate established by the police department. Requests for services, which exceed the department's capabilities or are not consistent with the professional law enforcement policies of the department, will not be honored. All extra-duty police services provided by Palatka Police must be within the Palatka city limits.

Palatka police officers do not arrange their own "off duty jobs". All job requests are screened and assigned by the Palatka Police Department.

If you are a business or individual within the City of Palatka who desires to contract with the Palatka Police Department to hire police officers for an event or other circumstance, please follow these instructions:

Review the Permit Application and Conditions of Permit , which contain important information regarding procedures, rates, and payments.

If you have any questions, contact the Operations Command Staff, at (386) 329-0115, during business hours.

At least 7 days prior to the event or the anticipated need for the officers, print and sign the Permit Application and Conditions of Permit and fax or mail it to:

Palatka Police Department
ATTN: Extra Duty Employment
110 N. 11th Street
Palatka, Florida 32177
FAX: (386) 329-0160

We suggest you make copies for your records.

Your application will be reviewed to insure that the job complies with department policy and you will be notified of approval or disapproval.