Code Compliance PPE
Hello all,rnI wanted to reach out and see what PPE you have been issued or is available to you while conducting your work. For those that attended the WACE Fall conference, safety was a big topic. rnrnI am trying to see if you have been issued, or are allow to carry/use the following:rnrnPepper SprayrnTaserrnBatonrnGunrnBullet Proof VestrnAny other PPE for personal protectionrnrnI am trying to set a precedent with the City of Auburn that aligns with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation's "minimum standard." Thank you for your time and I look forward to your input!!
Patrick Long
Jan. 21, 2026Chris,rnrnSorry, I am just now seeing your message. I am attached to a PD and am issued all equipment that patrol officer carry. The exception is the back of my vest says "Code Enforcement" verses "Police." I do carry a firearm and attend the same firearms and defensive tactics training that patrol gets. In my policy, it specifically states I am to use my firearm in defensive purposes only and not place myself in a "tactical" situation.rnrnWith that said, 50% of my duties are code enforcement and 50% are Community Resource Officer (CSO) duties including transporting defendants to jail and court when needed. rnrnMy partner is equipped similarly with the exception of the firearm.rnrnAny questions please feel free to email me: [email protected]
Curtis Richards
Dec. 30, 2025We are issued ballistic vests.
Lauri Dunning
Dec. 30, 2025None of the above. I think I have a reflective vest in my work truck, and I purchase my own work gloves.rnA cell phone with camera and my wits is pretty much what I'm "armed" with.rnIn our jurisdiction we say "code enforcement is a last responder, not a First responder," and we simply leave if a situation starts to turn ugly (myself and our field/Building/Construction inspectors).
Lauri Dunning
Dec. 30, 2025None of the above. I think I have a reflective vest in my work truck, and I purchase my own work gloves.rnA cell phone with camera and my wits is pretty much what I'm "armed" with.rnIn our jurisdiction we say "code enforcement is a last responder, not a First responder," and we simply leave if a situation starts to turn ugly (myself and our field/Building/Construction inspectors).
Michelle Long
Dec. 18, 2025Hi Chris, rnI work out of Development Services and have no PPE. My counterpart who works out of the police department has a vest, body camera and pepper spray. rn
Chris Barack
Dec. 3, 2025Ok, well that didn't format correctly. I'm looking to see if you have or carry the following. Pepper Spray, Taser, Baton, Gun, Bullet Proof vest, or any other PPE. Thank you and sorry for the jumbled mess. I could not find an edit button.