I. DEFINITION

A. Call Back

An employee on "off duty" status who responds to render service at the direction of competent authority shall then be on "call back" status and compensated at the "call back" pay rates

B. "Competent Authority"

For the purpose of this general order, competent authority means the Chief of Police or such subordinate designated to act for him.

C. Exception

Under normal circumstances call back shall be made by competent authority as defined. However, employees shall respond to "on duty" status immediately upon hearing emergency warning sirens or local radio stations announcing an emergency exists requiring all personnel to report for duty.

II. CALL BACK

A. Excluding emergency situations which require total mobilization, other reasons for call back are:

1. Shortage of Personnel

2. Court Appearance

III. DUTY TO ABIDE

Members may not refuse a "call back" situation unless circumstances are such that said employee cannot perform as a police officer.