Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual
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Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual PREFACE As a probation officer you have a unique assignment and responsibility. First and foremost you are an agent of the Court. You are deputized by the authority invested in me as the Chief Probation Officer for the County of Tehama. You are a peace officer and as such are held to a higher standard. As an appointed peace officer, you have taken an oath to support, defend, and bear true faith and allegiance to both the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of California. You wear a badge and represent not only Tehama County but all law enforcement officers. I expect you to represent Tehama County and all law enforcement with honor and integrity. This policy manual is designed to provide guidance and direction to the members of the Tehama County Probation Department. It should be used with sound reason, judgment and discretion in our efforts to provide the highest quality service to the community we serve. Richard A. Muench, Chief Probation Officer Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. PREFACE - 1 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO 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 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 2 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT Improve public safety and the quality of life in Tehama County through offender compliance and accountability. Vision Fewer crimes, fewer victims. Ensure • Offender compliance with Court orders • Provide accurate, timely probation recommendations • Maintain a safe and secure Juvenile Detention Facility • Provide evidence based programs that provide opportunities for offenders to become productive law abiding members of the community Guiding Principals • Public Safety First • Fiscal Accountability • Transparency • Integrity • Fairness & Equity • "Do the right thing" Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. MISSION STATEMENT - 3 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual PREFACE TITLE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. Preface Title - 4 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual Table of Contents PREFACE . 1 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS . 2 MISSION STATEMENT . 3 Preface Title . 4 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 9 101 - Countywide Policy Statements . 12 102 - Oath of Office . 13 103 - Policy Manual . 14 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 18 201 - Interim Directive . 20 202 - Emergency Management Plan . 21 203 - Training Policy . 22 204 - Administrative Communications . 25 205 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 26 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 31 300 - Use of Force . 32 301 - Use of Force Review Boards . 39 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 42 303 - Control Devices and Techniques . 47 304 - Conducted Energy Device . 50 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 57 306 - Firearms . 65 307 - Vehicle Pursuits . 73 308 - Deputy Probation Officer Response to Calls . 86 309 - Search and Seizure . 89 310 - Adult Abuse . 91 311 - Child Abuse . 98 312 - Information Technology Use . 100 313 - News Media Relations . 104 314 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 106 315 - Outside Agency Assistance . 109 316 - Major Incident Notification . 110 317 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 111 318 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 118 319 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 126 320 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 128 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual 321 - Service Animals . 131 322 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 133 324 - Reporting Police Activity Outside of Jurisdiction . 135 325 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 136 326 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 139 327 - Foot Pursuits . 145 328 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 150 329 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 154 330 - Canines . 157 331 - GPS POLICY - ADULT DIVISION . 167 332 - GPS POLICY - JUVENILE DIVISION . 170 Chapter 4 - Equipment . 173 400 - Department Owned and Personal Property . 174 401 - Personal Communication Devices . 176 402 - Vehicle Use . 180 403 - Vehicle Maintenance . 183 Chapter 5 - Support Services . 185 500 - Property and Evidence . 186 501 - Records Section . 191 502 - Records Maintenance and Release . 193 503 - Protected Information . 203 Chapter 6 - Personnel . 206 600 - Recruitment and Selection . 207 601 - Standards of Conduct . 216 602 - Anti-Retaliation . 225 603 - Reporting of Employee Convictions . 229 604 - Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace . 231 605 - Sick Leave . 234 606 - Communicable Diseases . 237 607 - Smoking and Tobacco Use . 242 608 - Personnel Complaints . 243 609 - Brady Material Disclosure . 253 610 - Seat Belts . 255 611 - Body Armor . 257 612 - Personnel Records . 259 613 - Employee Commendations . 269 614 - Fitness for Duty . 270 615 - Lactation Break Policy . 273 616 - Overtime Compensation Requests . 275 617 - Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury Reporting . 277 618 - Personal Appearance Standards . 280 619 - Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships . 284 620 - Department Badges . 287 621 - Temporary Modified-Duty Assignments . 289 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 6 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual 622 - Employee Speech, Expression and Social Networking . 293 623 - Sworn Staff - Dress Standards . 297 624 - Outside Employment and Incompatible Activities . 299 Attachments . 302 Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Hate Crimes Model Policy 2019.pdf . 303 Department Organization Chart.pdf . 304 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 7 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County Probation Department Tehama County PO Policy Manual Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/19, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Role and Authority - 8 Published with permission by Tehama County Probation Department Policy Tehama County Probation Department 100 Tehama County PO Policy Manual Law Enforcement Authority 100.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to affirm the authority of the members of the Tehama County Probation Department to perform their functions based on established legal authority. 100.2 PEACE OFFICER POWERS Sworn members of this department are authorized to exercise peace officer powers pursuant to applicable state law (Penal Code § 830.5 et seq.). 100.2.1 OREGON AUTHORITY Sworn members of this department who enter the state of Oregon in order to provide or attempt to provide law enforcement assistance have Oregon peace officer authority within 50 miles from the California-Oregon border (ORS 133.405). Such authority shall only apply when deputy probation officers are acting: (a) In response to a request