Parking and Traffic Control

VA DIRECTIVE 0730

AUGUST

accordance with accepted Federal court procedures. VA-specific procedures are contained in

paragraph 8, Safeguarding Evidence and Property in the Custody of Police, of VA Handbook 0730.

i. Records and Reports. All records, guides, and reports will be prepared, used, filed, and

disposed of in accordance with VHA Records Control Schedule (RCS) 10-l.

j. Weapons. Only those weapons specifically authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs

will be issued, used, or stored for designated security and law enforcement purposes. Policy and

procedure relating to the arming of VA police are contained in VA Directive and Handbook 0720,

Program to Arm Department of Veterans Affairs Police.

k. Parking and Traffic Control

(1) Each VA field facility will develop parking and traffic control systems to meet local needs.

(2) Once a system for the control of parking is designed, rules and procedures will be

prominently posted prior to enforcement.

(3) All parking areas will be posted with signs clearly designating time limits, reserved spaces,

and enforcement methods in effect.

1. Police Uniform and Appearance

(1) VA police officers will wear uniforms and equipment as prescribed in VA Handbook 0730.

Locally procured badges, shoulder patches, and variations in uniform color and style are not

authorized and are prohibited.

(2) Each VA police officer is expected to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and

appearance. Specific standards of appearance are found in VA Handbook 0730.

m. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement

Telecommunications System, Inc. (NLETS)

(1) The National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

(a) Each VA field facility must have an FBI-assigned Originating Agency Identifier

before access to NCIC files is authorized. The FBI places complete responsibility for proper and

responsible use of this system on each agency, whether Federal, state, or local.

(b) Each VA field facility should have an established user agreement with the state Control

Terminal Agency (CTA) that specifically defines the duties and responsibilities of both parties.

(c) Each VA field facility must comply with the state CTA rules and regulations, audit, security,

comply with the NCIC Advisory Board Training

and training standards. Training standards

Mandate of 1984.