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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-25437D c- Sys MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE CITY OF SAN MARINO FOR FIREARMS RANGE USE AT THE ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Arcadia and the City of San Marino establishes policy and procedures for use, training, and safety at the Arcadia Police Firearms Range. PURPOSE The San Marino Police Department (SMPD) does not maintain its own firearms training range. The SMPD must maintain firearms proficiency for its officers and, to accomplish that goal, desires to use the firearms training range of the Arcadia Police Department (APD). POLICY It is the intent of both agencies to work cohesively together. To that end, either APD or SMPD may request assistance from the other agency's "range masters" for range training, as needed. It is recognized, however, that APD range masters will be primarily responsible for training APD personnel, and SMPD "range masters" will be primarily responsible for training SMPD personnel during this Memorandum of Understanding or its extension. All personnel using the APD firearms range shall adhere to the APD firearms safety policy (copy attached). Each agency agrees that it will be responsible for the following: • Developing or maintaining policy or guidelines regarding monthly range qualifications for its personnel • Developing or maintaining policy or guidelines related to departmentally approved weapons. APD also agrees to provide limited technical inspections of weapons (firearms) belonging to SMPD or its personnel, as requested. • Providing its personnel with APD approved ammunition for range training. SMPD will be responsible for purchasing its own ammunition and will mark that ammunition accordingly. APD will be responsible for providing SMPD with shelving space for storing its ammunition inside the Range Ammunition Room. • Only APD approved weapons may be used on the range SMPD agrees to comply with the General Management Procedures, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. FEES FOR FIREARMS RANGE USE The City of San Marino will be charged and shall pay $7,000.00 (seven thousand dollars) for fiscal year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, for the use of the Arcadia Police Firearms Range facility (and payment of remaining outstanding balance for 07 -08 fiscal year, and half of 06 -07 fiscal year). The fee includes the following: Range mining / lead removal $ 1,500.00 Targets $ 1,000.00 Range maintenance (filters, etc.) $ 1,000.00 Outstanding Balance $ 3,500.00 Remittance of the aforementioned range fee (and outstanding balance) is payable in two installments of $3,500.00 (three thousand, five hundred dollars). The City of Arcadia will bill the City of San Marino during the month of July (2010), and during the month of January (2011). REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to annual review for the purposes of setting range use fees and for modifying any condition of use. If no changes are made with regard to fees or conditions of use, the Memorandum of Understanding shall be extended in writing each subsequent fiscal year, until either city requests modification or termination of the Memorandum of Understanding. CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT The City of San Marino and the City of Arcadia shall each have the right to cancel this MOU by providing 30 (thirty) days written notice to the other city. In the event of a cancellation, fees will be adjusted on a monthly pro -rata basis, with fees paid or refunded as required by each city. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT During the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, the City of San Marino agrees to abide by and maintain in effect the attached "Hold Harmless Agreement ", which is incorporated by reference and made a party thereof. The Hold Harmless Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this agreement. CITY OF ARCADIA By City Manager Dated: —7/ 21 2010 APPROVED AS TO FORM: 94-4� P, 46�114 City Attorney Dated: , 2010 CkiW619 _ rt ; :.L•1 Chie of Police Dated: 2010 ��I I; i i ►,`I &INI . Dated: %.IS•la .2010 ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Range Manual (Excerpt) RANGE & FIREARMS SAFETY POLICY. It shall be the policy of the Arcadia Police Department to conduct all firearms and range training in such a manner as to promote an attitude of safety among instructors and participants alike. The efforts of all personnel involved in training shall be directed toward ensuring a safe environment within which maximum training benefit can be realized. A. Application: General safety guidelines apply to all Arcadia Police training programs and range activities. The intent of these guidelines is to promote participant and staff safety and to reduce the potential risk for injury. All members of the Force Training Unit, participants, and instructional staff will be responsible for adhering to all applicable safety guidelines, policies and approved course outlines, and lesson plans. B. General Range Safety Guidelines & Guidelines for Student - to- Instructor /Staff Ratio: 1. Whenever possible, there shall be at least one instructor for each five trainees /participants during static line courses of fire and during moving courses of fire. Under no circumstances shall the ratio exceed one instructor for each six participants. 2. General safety rules and rules unique to the Arcadia Police range, and outdoor ranges, will be provided to all training participants. 3. The Arcadia Police Range at 250 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, is an above ground firearms training range constructed for the specific purpose of firearms training and qualification. Perimeter containment of the range is accomplished by the physical layout of the building with pulverized rubber used as a bullet trap to minimize ricochet potential. The range was built to facilitate safe use. 4. The range at Burro Canyon Shooting Park, 22100 East Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department 2 Fork Road, Azusa, is an outdoor facility constructed for the specific purpose of firearms use. Perimeter containment of the range is accomplished by the physical layout and canyon terrain of the area. Bullet traps are soft dirt berms which minimize ricochet potential. 5. Designated safe areas at each of these ranges are at the rear of the firing lines. 6. The on -site Force Training Unit instructor will designate safe areas for observers to accommodate persons not directly involved in the training. 7. Firearms cleaning will only be conducted in the designated cleaning area of the Arcadia Police Department indoor range facility. 8. All firearms loading and unloading will only be conducted in designated areas on the outdoor ranges. When on the police facility or indoor range, the designated loading /unloading devices shall be used. 9. Each firearms training facility shall have a communications process capable of clearly transmitting instructions to all persons on the range. 10. Range facilities and bullet impact areas shall be inspected at least daily for apparent hazards. 11. Adequate emergency lighting shall be provided at the site of any night -time firearms training. 12. Weather conditions should be considered on outdoor ranges with regard to the need to provide shaded areas, shelter or protective clothing. 13. The indoor range shall be adequately ventilated. 14. A first aid kit and Ambu -bag ventilator shall be readily accessible at each range site while training is being conducted. 15. Ranges equipped with reactive targets shall be Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department 3 constructed to minimize the danger of ricochets. 16. Props and /or sets used in tactical shooting courses shall be constructed to minimize the danger created by ricochet. 17. Every participant shall be required to wear eye and ear protection while engaged in shooting or while in the immediate vicinity of the firing line. 18. The use of soft body armor is encouraged in all tactical shooting courses and in those courses which employ reactive targets. 19. All participants shall use only Department approved firearms and equipment while on the range. 20. Each weapon shall be subject to a basic safety inspection and approved for use by a member of the Firearms Training Unit prior to use on the range. 21. A safety check of weapons shall be initiated following any break in training or whenever participants have been allowed to leave the training site. 22. Clothing and footwear appropriate fire and terrain of the range shall 23. Force Training Unit instructors identifiable. Instructors will approved shirts, jackets and /or h identification. to the course of be required. must be easily wear Department ats to facilitate 24. Force Training Unit instructors in certified courses should have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. certified Firearms Instructor Course or its equivalent. 25. Force Training Unit instructors are encouraged to participate in periodic Firearms Instructor update courses. 26. Participants should be instructed to wash their hands and face thoroughly after shooting to remove any lead particles or other debris deposited as a result of the weapon's discharge. Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department C. First Aid and Emergency Protocol: 4 A first aid kit and shall be present for immediate access at each training site. The items will be under the control of the Police Department Range Safety Officer. In the event of injury to a training participant or other individual on site, the following procedures shall be used: 1. Immediately administer first aid as appropriate for the injury. 2. Summon emergency medical aid to assist the injured party. 3. Who To Call: a. Site 1 - Arcadia Police Range 250 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA. 91007 Dial 911 or (626) 574 -5123 for Arcadia Emergency Communications. Request Arcadia Fire Paramedics. Removal by Paramedics will be to: #1 - Arcadia Methodist Hospital 300 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia #2 - Huntington Memorial Trauma Center 100 Congress Street, Pasadena b. Site 2 - Burro Canyon Shooting Park 22100 East Fork Road, Azusa Dial 1(213) 881 -2455 (L.A. County Fire Department Central Dispatch) Request County Fire Paramedics. If serious injury, request L.A. County Fire Helicopter for evacuation. Removal by Paramedics or Helicopter will be to: #1 - Foothill Presbyterian Hospital 250 S. Grand Ave., Glendora Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department 5 #2 - Arcadia Methodist Hospital 300 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia #3 - Huntington Memorial Trauma Center 100 Congress Street, Pasadena D. Safety With Firearms: No firearm has a will of its own. A weapon never "goes off" unless something causes the discharge. The concept of safety is central to the handling of firearms and our training. The following principles must be remembered by all persons handling a firearm: 1. All guns are always loaded. No exceptions. Don't pretend, be deadly serious about this concept. 2. Never let the muzzle cover (or point at) anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. 4. Be sure of your target. Know what it is, what is in line with it, and what is behind it. Don't shoot at anything you have not positively identified. E. Firearms Range Conduct Rules: 1. Unload all firearms to be used on the indoor range at the loading /unloading box prior to entering the range proper. When at outdoor ranges, use the designated loading /unloading area at the firing line. 2. Loading of firearms will only be on the firing line with guns pointed down range at the command of the rangemaster, or at the loading /unloading box when leaving the range. 3. Keep your handgun holstered except when on the firing line. All firearms are to remain in the holster or have the actions open until the shooter is on the firing line. 4. Always check to see if a firearm is loaded when Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department 6 taking it from another person or picking it up, regardless of who had it last. S. All persons on the range must stay alert, listen to, and follow commands from the rangemaster. If your are not sure of what to do, stop and ask the rangemaster for assistance. Use common sense. 6. Stand firm on the line. Plant your feet and do not fidget. 7. Do not turn around with any weapon in your hand. Holster the weapon or clear the chamber on rifles and shotguns first, then turn. 8. Do not let the handgun dangle in your hand. 9. Keep the muzzle pointed down range during manipulation. Insert loaded magazines with the pistol still holstered unless you are doing a tactical reload during a firing exercise. 10. Keep the trigger finger outside the trigger guard when the weapon is in motion. 11. No person is to go forward of the firing line until the rangemaster has checked to make sure all shooters are aware of the movement and their firearms are unloaded. 12. If you need to work with your weapon off the firing line, inform the rangemaster before leaving the line. 13. Shooters may not leave the firing line until the rangemaster has checked to make sure their weapon(s) are unloaded and has given the "clear to move" signal. 14. When working with rifles or shotguns, keep the actions open, except when on target or during a tactical drill. 15. Do not engage in any horse play. Any such conduct or mishandling of firearms will be documented by the rangemaster and may result in disciplinary action. Range Manual - Arcadia Police Department WEAPON USED. Shooting for qualification will be done only with a Department- approved weapon.