HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/6/2002 - STAFF REPORTS (5) DATE: March 6, 2002
TO: City Council
FROM: Police Chief C. Lee Weigel
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO
USE THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FIREARMS RANGE FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an
agreement between the State of California Department of Corrections and the City of Palm
Springs, to allow the State of California Parole and Community Services Division to use
the Palm Springs Police Department's Firearms Range Facility to conduct firearms training
for parole agents.
SUMMARY:
Periodically the contractual agreement between the City and the staff of California
Department of Corrections for State use of the Palm Springs Police Firearms Range facility
is renewed. The State's projected amount of the use of the range facility and fees paid to
the City are also renegotiated. The proposed contract is for a term of one year, from July
1, 2002 through July 1, 2003.
BACKGROUND:
Since December 1997 the California Sate Department of Corrections has had a contract
with the City to use the Palm Springs Police Department's Firearms Range facility on a
periodic basis of up to 48 hours maximum use per year, for a maximum total not to exceed
$3,000. The Department of Corrections now wishes to renew the contract. The Palm
Springs Police Department supports the efforts of the California Department of Corrections
to train their armed Parole Agents locally, in a state of the art facility, as a cost and time
saving measure to the State. The Firearms Range facility is adequately equipped and
staffed to meet the needs of the Department of Corrections.
C. Le Weigel, Chief of Police
City Manager
Attachment:
1. Contract
2. Minute Order REVIEWED BY DEPT. OF FINANCE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
No
STANDARD AGREEMENT -APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONTRACT NUMBER AM
STD 2(REV 5-91)CDC ELECTRONIC(1/94) P02.4006
TAXPAYERS FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
N/A
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this 1st day of JUIy ,20 02
in the State of California,by and between State of California,through its duly elected or appointed,qualified and acting
TITLE OF OFFICER ACTING FOR STATE AGENCY
Chief, Service Contracts Section Department of Corrections hereafter called the State,and
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT hereafter called the Contractor.
WITNESSETH:That the Contractor for and in consideration of the covenants,conditions,agi cements,and stipulations of the State hereinafter expressed,
does hereby agree to furnish to the State services and materials as follows: (Set forth service to be rendered by Contractor,amount to be paid Caaractor,
tune for performance or canpletion,and attach plans and specifications,if any.)
Contractor agrees to provide firing range facilities to the California Department of Corrections (CEDC), Parole and Community
Services Division (P&CSD)—Region IV, in accordance with the following documents, attached hereto and by reference made a
part of this contract:
Attachment A—Scope of Services
Attachment B—General Terms and Conditions
Exhibit 1 — Firearms Range Liability Waiver
Exhibit 2 — Firearms Range Safety Rules
The term of this agreement shall be from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, unless terminated by either party with thirty(30)
days written notification to the other party.
The total amount payable under this contract shall not exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000).
CONTINUED ON 11 SHEETS,EACH BEARING NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND CONTRACT NUMBER.
The provisions on the reverse side hereof constitute a part of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this agreement has been executed by the parties hereto,upon the date first above written.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR
AGENCY CONTRACTOR (If other than an mdiodual,state whethern corporation,partnership,etc.)
Department of Corrections PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEP RTMENT
BY(AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE) BY(AUTHORI DS ATURE) '
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING PRINTED NAYE AND TITLE OF PERSON SrANING
GAILTANAKA C. Lee Aeigel , Chief of Police
TITLE ADDRESS
Chief, Service Contracts Section 200 S. Civic Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Department of General Services
Use Only
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARD AGREEMENT
STD.2(REV.5-91) (REVERSE)CDC ELECTRONIC(1/94)
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2 P02.4006
1. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from any
and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and
any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection
with the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person,
firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract.
The State agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless to the extent authorized by law, the Contractor, its officers,
agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors,
subcontractors, materialmen, laborers andany other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services,
materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this contract, and from any and all claims and losses
accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the State in the performance
of this contract.
2. The Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the agreement, shall
act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California.
3. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should
Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the
event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. The cost
to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this agreement, and the balance, if any, shall
be paid the Contractor upon demand.
4. Without the written consent of the State, this agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole
or in part.
5. Time is of the essence in this agreement.
6. No alteration or variation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the
parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on
any of the parties hereto.
7. The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of
Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem, unless
otherwise expressly so provided.
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS PROGRAM/CATEGORY(CODE AND TITLE) FUND TITLE
DOCUMENT
$ (OPTIONAL USE)
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR
THIS CONTRACT ITEM CHAPTER STATUTE I FISCALYEAR
$
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO
DATE OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE(CODE AND TITLE)
hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds T.B.A.NO B.R.NO.
are available for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above.
SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTING OFFICER DATE
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Attachment A
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Corrections
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIRING RANGE FACILITIES
Contract No. P02.4006
The Contractor agrees to provide firing range facilities to the California Department of
Corrections (CDC), Parole and Community Services Division (P&CSD), Region IV
Parole Agents.
The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) shall make the range facility available to
the State at all times reserved by the State pursuant to the reservation provision
(Exhibit 1).
After each use of the Range facility, State personnel shall clean up the Range facility by
gathering all State expended cartridge cases and disposing any trash items. Facilities
shall be available at least one (1) weekday per month between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m. For the purposes of this contract, the use of this facility shall be for
approximately four (4) hours per quarter plus a make up range of eight (8) hours per
quarter for a total of forty-eight (48) hours per year. Specific dates and times for use of
the facilities will be arranged between the P&CSD, Region IV, Training Coordinator and
the Contractor.
Contractor shall accommodate at least five (5) shooters per line on each day the facility
is utilized.
Contractor shall provide no additional charge, the use of an on-site classroom for the
P&CSD personnel during the hours of range use by P&CSD.
Each officer/agent of P&CSD who will use the PSPD Range facility will provide a signed
original copy of the PSPD Range Waiver to be maintained on file by PSPD (Exhibit 1).
The CDC, P&CSD agrees to pay $50.00 per hour, regardless of how many personnel
use the facility within the chargeable hour.
The CDC, P&CSD agrees to pay $2.00 per officer per agency within a single training
day to utilize the PSPD Firearms Range Weapons Cleaning area without cleaning
supplies/material. Cleaning supplies will be provided by P&CSD. Fees for use of the
Weapons Cleaning Area, includes the gun cleaning solvent tank and compressed air
lines.
Fees charged to the agency for use of the Weapons Cleaning Area or PSPD provided
weapons cleaning supplies will not be assessed to exceed $120.00 per single day of
agency use for any combination of cleaning area or cleaning supply use. Any more
than twenty (20) personnel per day, from the same agency, using these optional
services will be assessed at a flat group rate of $120.00 per day.
Palm Springs Police Department Attachment A
Scope of Services -2- Contract No. P02.4006
The CDC, P&CSD will provide their own Rangemaster/Firearms Instructor or Tactical
Training Officer to run training/qualification shoots and teach/interpret the agency's
tactics and use of force policies.
Spent (empty) cartridges resulting from firearms qualifications with P&CSD ammunition
shall remain on the range for collection by PSPD.
The CDC, P&CSD will provide all target materials and ammunition to be utilized or
expended. No exposed lead bullets will be allowed for use at the PSPD indoor facility.
Only jacketed hollow point, total metal jacket or full metal jacketed bullets are
authorized, except that twelve (12) gauge shotgun lead pellets or slugs may be used.
The PSPD will provide safety equipment such as hearing protection and safety glasses.
The P&CSD may provide own safety equipment if desired, provided it meets PSPD
specifications and approval.
The P&CSD shall make reservations for use of the Range no less than 60 days in
advance.
Any damage incurred to the Range facility or equipment over and above what would be
considered as normal wear and tear, or as a result of neglect and abuse, will be
assessed against the agency for actual costs of repair or replacement. Fees assessed
for these damages will be in addition to the previously identified facility use fees within
thirty (30) days of billing.
The PSPD Range safety rules and regulations must be followed at all times by all
personnel using the PSPD Range facility. The PSPD Rangemaster has final authority
on the Range for reasonable interpretation of those rules and regulations, and reserves
the right to order any individual who repeatedly fails or refuses to abide by those rules
to leave the Range facility. Any further disputes or issues of this nature will be
addressed between management of PSPD and the using agency with a goal of
resolution for the mutual benefit of both PSPD and the agency.
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Attachment B
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Corrections
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FIRING RANGE FACILITIES
Contract No. P02.4006
INVOICING AND PAYMENT
For services satisfactorily rendered and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the
State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in
accordance with the rates specified herein.
Invoices shall include the Contract Number and be submitted in triplicate not more
frequently than monthly in arrears to:
California Department of Corrections
Parole and Community Services Division, Region IV
Attn: Farida Hanna
21015 Pathfinder Road, Suite 200
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Payment will be made in accordance with and within the time specified in Government
Code Section 927 et seq. Payment to small businesses shall be made in accordance
with and within the time specified in Government Code Section 927 et seq.
The State's obligations under this contract are contingent upon and subject to the
availability of funds appropriated each fiscal year for this contract.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Contractor will adhere to generally accepted accounting principles as outlined by
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Dual compensation is not
allowed. A Contractor cannot receive simultaneous compensation from two or more
funding sources for the same services performed even though both funding sources
could benefit.
AUDITS
The State or any of its duly authorized representatives will perform periodic financial
and operational reviews to determine compliance with contract provisions and shall
have access and right to examine, audit, excerpt, or transcribe any books, documents,
papers and records of the Contractor which in the opinion of the State may be related or
pertinent to the contract.
The contracting parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State
Auditor for a period of 3 years after final payment under the contract (Government Code
Section 8546.7). The examination and audit shall be confined to those matters
connected with the performance of the contract, including, but not limited to, the costs of
administering the contract.
Attachment B
General Terms and Conditions -2- Contract No. P02.4006
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT
During the performance of this contract, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor
whenever there is an incident of use of force or allegation(s) of employee misconduct
associated with and directly impacting inmate and/or parolee rights, to immediately
notify the CDC of the incident(s), to cause an investigation to be conducted, and to
provide CDC with all relevant information pertaining to the incident(s). All relevant
information includes, but is not limited to: a) investigative reports; b) access to
inmates/parolees and the associated staff; c) access to employee personnel records; d)
that information reasonably necessary to assure CDC that inmates and/or parolees are
not or have not been deprived of any legal rights as required by law, regulation, policy
and procedures; and e) written evidence that the Contractor has taken such remedial
action, in the event of unnecessary or excessive force, or employee misconduct with
inmates and/or parolees, as will assure against a repetition of the incidents(s) or
retaliation. To the extent that the information provided by the Contractor fails to so
assure CDC, CDC may require that any implicated Contractor staff be denied access to
and the supervision of CDC inmates and/or parolees at the facility and access to inmate
and/or parolee records. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without waiving any
obligation of the Contractor, CDC retains the power to conduct an independent
investigation of any incident(s). Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to
include the foregoing terms within any and all subcontracts, requiring that
subcontractor(s) agree to the jurisdiction of CDC to conduct an investigation of their
facility and staff, including review of subcontractor employee personnel records, as a
condition of the contract.
CONTRACT APPROVAL
Contracts are not valid unless and until approved by the Department of General
Services, if such approval is required by law (Public Contract Code Sections 10335 and
10360).
RIGHT TO TERMINATE
Either party upon 30 calendar days written notice to the other party may cancel this
contract. Such notification shall state the effective date of cancellation and any final
performance and/or payment/invoicing requirements.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION
Contractor by signing this contract does swear under penalty of perjury that no more
than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been
issued against Contractor within the immediately preceding 2-year period because of
Contractor's failure to comply with an order of a federal court which ordered the
Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board (Public
Contract Code Section 10296).
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE (STD. 17A)
During the performance of this contract, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not
unlawfully discriminate, harass or allow harassment, against any employee or applicant
for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin,
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Attachment B
General Terms and Conditions -3- Contract No. P02.4006
disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital
status, denial of family care leave and denial of pregnancy disability leave. Contractor
and subcontractors shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees
and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment.
Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment
and Housing Act (Government Code, Section 12900 et seq.) and the applicable
regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section
7285.0 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing
Commission implementing Government Code, Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter
5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations are incorporated into this
contract by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Contractor and its
subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor
organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
This Contractor shall include the non-discrimination and compliance provisions of this
clause in all subcontracts to perform work under contract.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
By signing this contract, the Contractor hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under
the laws of the State of California that the Contractor will comply with the requirements
of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code Section 8350 et seq.) and
will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and
specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
C. Any and available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
d. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. Every employee who works on the proposed contract will:
a. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free policy statement; and
b. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of
employment on the contract.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under
the contract or termination of the contract or both and the Contractor may be ineligible
for award of any future State contracts if the Department determines that any of the
following has occurred: (1) the Contractor has made false certification, or (2) violates
the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.
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Attachment B
General Terms and Conditions -4- Contract No. P02.4006
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
For contracts over $5,000.00, the Contractor, by signing this agreement, certifies under
penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the bidder has, unless
exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government
Code Section 12990 (a-f) and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 8103.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA
All financial, statistical, personal, technical and other data and information relating to
State's operation, which are designated confidential by the State and made available to
carry out this contract, or which become available to the Contractor in order to carry out
this contract, shall be protected by the Contractor from unauthorized use and
disclosure.
If the methods and procedures employed by the Contractor for the protection of the
Contractor's data and information are deemed by the State to be adequate for the
protection of the State's confidential information, such methods and procedures may be
used with the written consent of the State. The Contractor shall not be required under
the provisions of this paragraph to keep confidential any data already rightfully in the
Contractor's possession that is independently developed by the Contractor outside the
scope of the contract or is rightfully obtained from third parties.
No reports, information, inventions, improvements, discoveries, or data obtained,
repaired, assembled, or developed by the Contractor pursuant to this contract shall be
released, published, or made available to any person (except to the State) without prior
written approval from the State.
Contractor by acceptance of this contract is subject to all of the requirements of
California Government Code Section 11019.9 and California Civil Code Sections 1798,
et seq., regarding the collections, maintenance, and disclosure of personal and
confidential information about individuals.
AMENDMENTS
Any modification to this Agreement MUST be in writing, signed by both parties, and
approved in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
This contract may be amended to extend the term if it is determined to be in the best
interest of the State. The Contractor agrees to provide services for the extended period
at the rates specified in the original contract. The amendment will be in writing and
signed by both parties.
RECYCLE CONTENT
Should materials, goods, supplies offered, or products be used in the performance of
this contract, the contractor by signing this contract hereby certifies that the materials,
goods, supplies offered, or products meets or exceeds the minimum percentage of
recycled material as defined in Sections 12161 and 12200 of the Public Contract Code.
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Attachment B
General Terms and Conditions -5- Contract No. P02.4006
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Contractor certifies that it has appropriate systems and controls in place to ensure that
state funds will not be used in the performance of this contract for the acquisition,
operation or maintenance of computer software in violation of copyright laws.
UNION ORGANIZING
Contractor by signing this agreement hereby acknowledges the applicability of
Government Code Section 16645 through Section 16649 to this agreement.
1) Contractor will not assist, promote or deter union organizing by employees
performing work on a state service contract, including a public works contract.
2) No state funds received under this agreement will be used to assist, promote or
deter union organizing.
3) Contractor will not, for any business conducted under this agreement, use any
state property to hold meetings with employees or supervisors, if the purpose of
such meetings is to assist, promote or deter union organizing, unless the state
property is equally available to the general public for holding meetings.
4) If Contractor incurs costs, or makes expenditures to assist, promote or deter union
organizing, Contractor will maintain records sufficient to show that no
reimbursement from state funds has been sought for these costs, and that
Contractor shall provide those records to the Attorney General upon request.
UNION ACTIVITIES
Contractor hereby certifies that no request for reimbursement, or payment under this
agreement, will seek reimbursement for costs incurred to assist, promote or deter union
organizing.
AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
Under the State laws, the Contractor shall not be:
(1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State
Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district;
(2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section
13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or
discharge prohibitions; or
(3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or
water pollution.
LOCAL UNITS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES
County, city, district or other local public body MUST include a copy of a resolution,
order, motion, or ordinance from their local governing body, which by law has authority
to enter into the proposed contract. The resolution, order, motion, or ordinance must
authorize execution of the agreement and state who is authorized to sign such
agreement on behalf of the governing body.
Exhibit 1
Contract No. P02 . 4006
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIREARMS RANGE LIABILITY WAIVER
I, the undersigned, have requested permission to participate in firearms training on the
Palm Springs Police Department Firearms Range.
I understand and acknowledge that such activity is not one ordinarily open and
available to the general public. In consideration of special permission granted to me
to participate in such activity, I hereby agree and acknowledge that I understand that
certain risks are associated with the use of the Police Firearms Training Range. As
a user of the Firearms Range, I am fully aware of some, if not all, of the inherent
dangers or risks involved in the use of a firearms training facility. These dangers and
risks may include, but are not limited to:
1. Injury from gunshots, bullet fragments, backsplatter, ricochets or flying
debris;
2. Injury from defective ammunition or weapons malfunction;
3. Exposure to airborne lead and smoke contaminants;
4. Injury sustained from operator error in firing weapons or operating range
equipment;
5. Hearing injury from loud noise (gunfire).
While the City and the Police Department takes reasonable steps and precautions to
safeguard persons using orvisiting the Range, potential hazards and dangers do exist.
Use of required safety equipment and strict obedience of all Range safety rules are
absolutely required.
I agree that, as to any personal injuries from whatever cause resulting from my
involvement in said activity, I shall carry my own insurance coverage to compensate
me for any such injury or loss, and I hereby waive any rights to action or claims
against the City of Palm Springs, its officers, agents, or employees for any and all
injury or loss which I may suffer resulting from my participation in the use of the
Range. I agree to release and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs and its officers,
agents, and employees from any future liability, responsibility, claim, or right of action
whatsoever arising from my participation in this program.
I also acknowledge receiving a copy of the PSPD FIREARMS RANGE SAFETY
RULES, and agree to read and follow all rules as stated on that document.
Dated this day of , 200_.
Signature
Witness/Rangemaster Print Name - Legibly
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Exhibit 2
Contract No. P02 . 4006
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIREARMS RANGE
THE FIVE BASIC GUN SAFETY RULES
Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Know your target and its surroundings.
Store your gun and ammunition safely and securely when not in use.
PSPD FIREARMS RANGE SAFETY RULES
1. When in and around the Firearms Range, and not engaged in the act of shooting from the
firing line, weapons not in the holster or in gun carrying cases will be carried or displayed with
the action open and unloaded, i.e., revolvers will have the cylinder open, empty chambers, and
carried with at least two fingers protruding through the open frame. Pistols will have the slide
locked to the rear, magazine removed, empty chamber, and carried with the muzzle pointed up.
Both types of handguns will be checked and rechecked visually and physically by the shooter to
ensure that an unloaded condition exists. Absolutely no loaded weapons will be removed from
the holster, handled, or carried outside of the holster behind the firing line!
2. While on the firing line, weapons will be pointed downrange toward the target area at all
times. There are only four acceptable positions for the weapon when on the firing line:
#1) in the,holster
#2) in the firing position pointed at the target area
#3)in the"Rest" position with the weapon held at a 45-degree angle, finger offthe trigger
and muzzle pointed downrange to the target area
#4) in loading position with muzzle pointed downrange at all times finger off trigger
Additionally, when clearing malfunctions or adjusting sights, the muzzle of the weapon will
remain pointed downrange, finger off of the trigger. No weapons will be held and pointed
toward the ceiling or held pointed downwards at the shooter's side.
3. Proper eye and ear protection will be wom at all times during any periods of actual weapon
firing, no exceptions. Donning eye and ear protection prior to any shots being fired is the
responsibility of the shooter. Type of protection to be used is specified by Range personnel.
Electronic hearing protection provided by the Range will be turned "off' prior to shooters
removing the headset from their ears in order to conserve batteries.
PSPD FIREARMS RANGE SAFETY RULES
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4. NO ONE will advence or step forward of the firing line, OFF OF THE BLACK RUBBER
MAT, without the express permission or direction of Range officer.
5. Individual shooters will place all weapons, ammunition, safety gear, or equipment necessary to
shoot with on or at their firing point. Individual equipment, etc.,will not be stored on the firing
line table during firing exercises. Once the firing line is"Hot," or loaded, shooters will not leave
their individually assigned firing points unless directed to do so by the Range officer. Any open or
unprotected ammunition containers must be placed on the shooting stall shelf, directly beneath the
target control keypad. Any other ammunition stored on the floor or in the vicinity of the firing
line must have the primers of same covered or protected to prevent unintentional ignition caused
by ejected cartridge casings striking the exposed primers.
6. When the firing line is"Hot", shooters will not be allowed to bend over or stoop with a loaded
weapon in their hand, i.e., picking up a magazine or extra ammunition off of the floor. Before
stooping or bending, weapons should be in the holster or in a cleared condition with the action
open and all ammunition removed from the weapon, including the chamber. The obvious
exception would be when performing the sitting, kneeling, or prone shooting positions under
controlled conditions.
7. Holstered weapons should always have the safety strap or weapon retention features engaged
to prevent the handgun from falling from the holster when bending, stooping, walking, or running.
8. Shooters will be held accountable for any damage they incur on the Firearms Range. Errant
shots into the ceiling and walls most certainly cause damage. Shots hitting the target cars, target
hangers, or overhead support structures do not only cause damage, but create a risk of injury due
to bullet fragment back-splatter for anyone on the firing line. Shooters may be charged (fined)for
any shots into the ceiling, walls, or metal structures.
9. No ammunition will be brought to the weapons cleaning bench. The Clearing Barrel will be
utilized for any firearm loading or unloading, action check, or required release of the firing pin
(dry fire) prior to disassembly on certain models such as Glock pistols. Prior to this procedure, all
firearms will be checked and double checked to ensure an unloaded condition before"dry fire".
10. Other than when utilizing the Clearing Barrel, no weapons will be"dry fired" except when
on the firing line with permission of the Range officer.
11. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after shooting and cleaning your firearm, prior
to smoking, eating, or drinking to remove lead residue, gun oil, or solvent from the hands.
SAFETY IS FIRST AND FOREMOST ABOVE AND BEYOND ANYTHING ELSEI
Rangerules
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MINUTE ORDER NO.
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, TO ALLOW THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PAROLE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION TO USE
THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FIREARMS
RANGE FACILITY TO CONDUCT FIREARMS TRAINING FOR
PAROLE AGENTS.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT this Minute Order, authorizing the Chief of Police between the
State of California Department of Corrections and the City of Palm Springs, to allow the
State of California Parole and Community Services Division to use the Palm Springs Police
Department's Firearms Range Facility to conduct firearms training for parole agents was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs in a meeting thereof held on the
6T" day of March, 2002.
City Clerk
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