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Newport News Police Department
g. Restore the normal flow of traffic upon completion of the parade.
5. Political Dignitaries or Organizations
All political escort requests involving United States government officials, foreign dignitaries, or
elected state or city officials will be assigned to the Special Operations Division commander or
designee under the direction of the assistant chief of Patrol Operations. The assistant chief of Patrol
Operation determines if the escort requested is related to the dignitary's official duties as an elected
official, a political organization or a candidate running for office and coordinate the escort activities
between the agencies involved.
a. Escorts (Dignitaries Performing Official Duties)
1) The precinct commander or designee will determine traffic points that need to be covered,
and the number of personnel needed.
2) The route chosen should be designed to be the most suitable, causing as few problems as
possible with the normal traffic
3) flow.
4) At least one marked police unit or two motorcycles, along with a follow-up vehicle, will lead
the motorcade.
5) Depending on the nature of the escort, the Precinct Commander and other agencies involved
will decide whether emergency equipment is used.
6) After the escort, all assigned personnel will remain on assignment until relieved by the
precinct commander or their designee.
b. Escorts (Political Organizations or Candidates Running for Office)
1) A minimum of two marked police units will be used, one to lead and the other as a follow-up
vehicle.
2) The precinct commander or designee will be responsible for acquiring on-duty officers for
the assignment and the assignment of vehicles.
3) After the escort, assigned officers will return the units to their precinct.
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