Expanded Neighborhood Patrol (ENP) is a program authorized by the DPD in which neighborhood organizations may hire armed, uniformed off-duty police officers to patrol their area. The organizations may pay to rent a Dallas police car for use by the officers subject to availability. Frequency and length of individual patrol period are decided by the group with a two hour minimum patrol period required. ENP has shown to be effective in reducing crime in neighborhoods. It is also the most expensive crime prevention program and can require a great deal of time and effort to organize and operate on a continuing basis.
Requirements
ENP must be approved by the Divisional Commander prior to formation. The following requirements must be met:
The group must be a valid community organizational structure sufficient to support the program, the means of payment, and a representative to act as a liaison between the group and the DPD.
The group must hold a public forum meeting with all interested members of the neighborhood and DPD personnel to discuss ENP and other viable options.
A designated representative of the organization must sign a Letter of Agreement.
The Division Commander can discontinue the ENP at any time it is determined that the program is not operating within the DPD guidelines.
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Who is responsible (HOA or City of Dallas) for insuring liability for actions of off duty police officers while performing services for the HOA?
Great question. I will see what I can find out and respond.
Officers are in a city vehicle. Approved job. So the city has the same amount of liability as if they were paying the officer. Keep in mind that cities have qualified immunity that limits certain types of lawsuits
My understanding is that neighborhood negotiates the pay for the ENP officer and pays the officer for the services provided directly. The neighborhood reimburses the CitY of Dallas for the use of the police vehicle. The date, time, and number of hours patrolled by the ENP officer is determined by the neighborhood with agreement from the department. The department reviews the agreement by the officers and the neighborhood to insure that the officer is in compliance with the department’s policy regarding officer on-duty time allowance. The neighborhood may also provide the officer with a phone or reimburse the officer of the use of his personal phone during ENP patrol. The use of a patrol vehicle and its communications equipment is for the officers protection in the event that he might require assistance with an incident. The program has proven to deter criminal activity in those neighborhoods that use the ENP program. The City Manager or his designee can answer any questions regarding the liability of the officers on ENP assignment.