- Only Dispatch, Scene Command, or a Supervisor may direct units to switch radio channels.
- This can be overridden if units are bogging the main channel for incidents.
- Units shall not self-assign to tactical or restricted channels without authorization.
- This can be overridden if units are bogging the main channel for incidents.
- When instructed to switch channels, units shall:
- Acknowledge the instruction
- Switch immediately
- Confirm presence on the new channel if requested
Section 4 - Communications
4.4 - Channel Control & Switching
Rules governing radio channel control and switching.
