Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual
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Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession . law enforcement. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/11/10, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 1 Published with permission by Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to work in collaboration with our community to protect life and property, while enhancing the quality of life in our city. This shall be accomplished through the creative use of resources, community education and involvement, and mutual respect within our department and our city. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES PROFESSIONALISM: As individuals and as an organization, we place high value on honesty, and adhere to the standards embodied by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. COMMITMENT: As an organization, we will devote our full energy and resources to fulfill our department’s mission. PARTNERSHIPS: We will work in conjunction with our community to identify needs and devise strategies for crime prevention and problem solving. RESPONSIVENESS: We will address the needs and concerns brought forth by the community and our organization. SAFETY: We will proactively provide police services through a balance of traditional and contemporary law enforcement practices to enhance the quality of life in our community. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/11/10, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement and Organizational Values Published with permission by Pleasanton Police Department - 2 Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 1 Mission Statement and Organizational Values . 2 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 9 102 - Chief Executive Officer . 12 104 - Oath of Office . 13 106 - Policy Manual . 14 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 18 204 - General Orders . 22 205 - Command Notification . 23 206 - Emergency Management Plan . 25 207 - "Communicator" Notification Network . 26 208 - Training Policy . 29 212 - Electronic Mail . 31 213 - Facility Access/Visitor Badges . 33 214 - Administrative Communications . 35 215 - Petty Cash Funds - Disbursements . 36 216 - Staffing Levels . 37 217 - Mutual Aid . 38 218 - License to Carry a Firearm . 41 219 - Americans with Disability Act (ADA) . 49 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 54 221 - Service Recognition of Retired Full-Time Sworn Police Officers . 59 231 - Nixle . 63 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 68 300 - Use of Force . 69 302 - Use of Force Review Team . 78 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 81 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 86 309 - Conducted Energy Device . 92 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 99 312 - Firearms . 108 314 - Vehicle Pursuits . 121 315 - Stinger Spike System . 134 317 - Officer Response to Calls . 136 318 - Medical Aid and Response . 139 319 - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) . 144 320 - Canines . 148 322 - Domestic Violence . 156 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/11/10, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 3 Published with permission by Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual 324 - Search and Seizure . 163 326 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 165 327 - Youth Diversion . 182 328 - Adult Abuse . 183 330 - Discriminatory Harassment . 194 332 - Child Abuse . 200 334 - Missing Persons . 207 336 - Public Alerts . 213 338 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 218 340 - Hate Crimes . 221 342 - Standards of Conduct . 231 343 - Use of Electronic Communication Devices On Duty . 238 344 - Information Technology Use . 240 345 - Commercial Information Service Subscriptions . 244 346 - Report Preparation . 245 348 - Media Relations . 249 350 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 252 352 - Reserve Officers . 255 353 - Annuitants . 261 354 - Outside Agency Assistance . 264 358 - Registered Offender Information . 266 359 - Major Incident Notification . 269 362 - Death Investigation . 271 363 - Organ Donor Policy . 274 364 - Identity Theft . 275 366 - Private Persons Arrests . 276 368 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 278 370 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 280 372 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 288 374 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 296 378 - Chaplains . 298 380 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System . 303 382 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 307 383 - Drug Endangered Children . 311 384 - Service Animals . 315 387 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 317 391 - Department Use of Social Media . 319 392 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders . 322 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 327 400 - Patrol Function . 328 401 - Community Service Officers . 330 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 331 403 - Animal Services (Handling Animals) . 334 404 - Briefing Training . 336 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 337 408 - S.W.A.T. 339 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/11/10, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton Police Department Pleasanton PD Policy Manual 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 346 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 349 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 351 415 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 356 417 - Response to Bomb Calls . 358 419 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 361 420 - Mental Illness Commitments . 367 422 - Cite and Release Policy . 374 424 - Arrest or Detention of Foreign Nationals . 378 426 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 385 430 - Immigration Violations . 388 432 - Emergency Utility Service . 390 435 - Aircraft Accidents . 391 437 - Field Training Officer Program . 395 439 - Obtaining Air Support . 398 441 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 399 443 - Criminal Organizations . 402 445 - Watch Commanders . 407 447 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . 408 448 - Mobile Data Computers (MDC's) Use . 410 449 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 413 450 - Body Worn Camera Systems . 416 451 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 424 456 - Medical Marijuana . 427 466 - First Amendment Assemblies . 432 467 - Civil Disputes . 438 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 441 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 442 502 - Traffic Collision Reporting . 445 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . 448 512 - Vehicle Impound Hearings . 453 514 - Impaired Driving . 455 516 - Traffic Citations . 461 520 - Disabled Vehicles . 464 524 - 72-Hour Parking Violations . 465 526 - Administrative Per Se Law (APS) . 467 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 470 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 471 602 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 476 606 - Asset Forfeiture . 482 608 - Informants . ..