Any person, corporation or association conducting a public assemblage where special police protection in addition to, that provided by local and state law enforcement agencies is necessary and desired may file an application therefore with the Merced County Sheriff.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
An application for special police protection shall be filed with the Sheriff at least seven days prior to the need therefor. The application shall set forth:
A. 
The name and address of the applicant;
B. 
The name and address of the person to be in charge;
C. 
The time and place of the public assemblage;
D. 
A general description of the activity to be conducted and, if a dance, the name of the band. A dance permit fee shall be paid in accordance with Section 6.48.030 of the Merced County Code;
E. 
The number of persons expected to attend.
(Ord. 575, 1968)
The Sheriff may in his judgment and discretion agree to provide as many Merced County law enforcement officers for special police protection as are necessary to protect the public peace, safety, morals and welfare. The Sheriff shall notify the applicant of the number of Merced County law enforcement officers to be assigned and shall notify the applicant of the fee therefor.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
Merced County law enforcement officers who volunteer for duty under this chapter may be assigned under this chapter for work in addition to that performed during their regular working hours. When necessary due to the number of law enforcement officers needed for a particular event, staff who are on approved time-off may also be assigned.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
At least forty-eight hours before the time when special protection is to be provided, the applicant shall pay to the County through the Sheriff the fee for such special police protection as shall be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. In addition to the fee, applicants shall pay the cost of any County vehicles assigned as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
A. 
Compensation paid by the County to Merced County law enforcement officers for special duty services, if said services are performed outside regular working hours, shall be in addition to the regular salary of the individual and shall be computed at rates to be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
B. 
Compensation paid by the County for special duty services as set forth in this chapter shall be full reimbursement for services performed under this chapter. Merced County law enforcement officers performing services outside their regular working hours shall furnish their own transportation for assignments, and shall not be entitled to additional reimbursement for meals, mileage or other expenses, if any are incurred.
C. 
Merced County law enforcement officers assigned to special duty during regular working hours shall be compensated in accordance with the Merced County Salary Ordinance.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
Special duty compensation earned by Merced County law enforcement officers under this chapter shall be certified to the Auditor-Controller in such form and with such supporting detail as may be required by the Auditor-Controller. Compensation so earned and certified shall be paid on the next regular County payroll.
(Ord. 575, 1969; Ord. 1405, 1992)
Personnel assigned under this chapter will act as peace officers and will perform their duties in conformity with established Merced County Sheriff's Department policies and procedures. They shall perform only those duties normally performed by a peace officer.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
Merced County law enforcement officers are prohibited from performing extra police services for public or private individuals or organizations in or out of uniform except as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)
This chapter shall provide the exclusive means for assigning and compensating special duty Merced County law enforcement officers for special police services as set forth under this chapter. The Sheriff may assign Merced County law enforcement officers for work outside their regular working hours under this chapter without other approval.
(Ord. 575, 1968; Ord. 1405, 1992)