Menlo Park Police Department Policy Manual
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Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park 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 2020/01/16, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 1 Published with permission by Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park PD Policy Manual CITY OF MPPD MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES STATEMENT It is the purpose and mission of the City government to ensure that Menlo Park is a desirable community in which to live, do business and to have fun. The City is to be a place where residents and business people work together to attain a high quality of life for all of its citizens. Menlo Park should be characterized by unique, safe, and tranquil residential and business neighborhoods that are aesthetically pleasing, environmentally sound and well-maintained. MENLO PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION Protecting life and property while serving the community with integrity and Professionalism VISION We will provide exceptional service and will be responsive to community concerns. We value our employees and will provide contemporary training and development to all our staff. We will treat others with respect and dignity and earn the public's trust. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES The members of the Menlo Park Police Department are committed to a set of shared values. These values help to define who we are and act as a guide for our decision making and actions to better achieve our mission. SERVICE - Providing exceptional service to our community is the cornerstone of what we do. We will be responsive to the community's needs and proactively solve problems. We will also be of service to all stakeholders and continually strive for each of us to be successful. INTEGRITY - Our individual characters will reflect the sound moral principles as described in the Police Officer's Code of Ethics. Our words will match our actions. We will be open and honest with each other and members of the community. ACCOUNTABILITY - We will take responsibility and ownership for our actions. We will continually work to improve ourselves and our organization. We will hold ourselves to the high standards of the law enforcement profession. COMPASSION - We will treat others with dignity and respect. Members of the community along with those we contact will feel our commitment and be able to sense that we care. ETHICAL POLICING - All of our actions will be in accordance to the high standards expected for members of our profession. At all times we will demonstrate our ethics in policing, communications, and conduct. PROFESSIONALISM - We will conduct ourselves professionally in all of our interactions. We give honor to our profession and acknowledge the tremendous responsibility we possess. TEAMWORK - We will work cooperatively with all stakeholders in order to achieve our mission. We recognize the importance of collaborating with the public we serve. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/01/16, All Rights Reserved. CITY OF MPPD MISSION, VISION, AND Published with permission by Menlo Park Police Department VALUES STATEMENT - 2 Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 1 CITY OF MPPD MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES STATEMENT . 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 - Special Order . 20 206 - Emergency Management Plan . 21 208 - Training Policy . 22 209 - Procedure for POST Certification . 24 212 - Electronic Mail . 25 213 - Employee Address & Telephone Numbers . 27 214 - Administrative Communications . 28 215 - Police Building Security Policy . 29 216 - Staffing Levels . 31 218 - License to Carry a Firearm . 32 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 40 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 45 300 - Use of Force . 46 302 - Use of Force Review Boards . 54 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 56 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 61 309 - TASER Device . 68 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 75 312 - Firearms . 84 314 - Vehicle Pursuits . 95 316 - Officer Response to Calls . 108 318 - Canines . 111 320 - Domestic Violence . 121 322 - Search and Seizure . 128 324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 135 326 - Adult Abuse . 146 328 - Discriminatory Harassment . 156 330 - Child Abuse . 162 332 - Missing Persons . 170 334 - Public Alerts . 177 336 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 182 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/01/16, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 3 Published with permission by Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park PD Policy Manual 338 - Hate Crimes . 185 340 - Standards of Conduct . 186 342 - Information Technology Use . 192 344 - Report Preparation . 196 346 - Media Relations . 200 348 - Court Appearance And Subpoenas . 203 350 - Reserve Officers . 206 352 - Outside Agency Assistance . 210 356 - Registered Offender Information . 212 358 - Major Incident Notification . 215 360 - Death Investigation . 217 362 - Identity Theft . 220 364 - Private Persons Arrests . 221 366 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 223 368 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 225 369 - Warrant Service . 233 370 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 234 372 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 242 374 - Biological Samples . 244 376 - Chaplains . 247 377 - Police Department Facility-Safety Video and Audio Surveillance Systems . 253 378 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System . 255 379 - Peer Support Program Policy . 259 381 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 264 383 - Service Animals . 268 385 - Volunteer Program . 271 387 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 276 390 - Department Use of Social Media . 278 391 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders . 281 392 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 286 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 288 400 - Patrol Function . 289 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 291 403 - Report Formats . 294 404 - Briefing Training . 297 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 298 407 - Retrieving Packages Policy . 300 408 - Crisis Response Unit . 302 409 - Mobile Field Force Deployment Plan . 313 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 316 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 319 413 - Clandestine Laboratory: Hazardous Material Response . 321 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 323 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 328 418 - Mental Illness Commitments . 333 420 - Cite and Release Policy . 338 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/01/16, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park Police Department Menlo Park PD Policy Manual 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 341 424 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 345 426 - Reporting Police Activity Outside of Jurisdiction . 351 428 - Immigration Violations . 352 430 - Emergency Utility Service . 358 433 - Designated Rifle Policy . 359 434 - Aircraft Accidents . 364 435 - Airport Traffic Control Plans . 368 436 - Field Training Officer Program . 370 438 - Obtaining Air Support . 373 440 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 374 442 - Criminal Organizations . 378 444 - Watch Commanders . 383 446 - Acting Watch Commander . 384 448 - Mobile Data Terminal Use . 386 449 - Global Positioning System Policy . 389 450 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 392 452 - Medical Marijuana . 399 454 - Bicycle Patrol Unit . 404 455 - Hospice . 407 456 - Mountain Lion Incident Protocol Policy . 408 458 - Foot Pursuits . 411 462 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . 416 464 - Homeless Persons . 419 465 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 422 466 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 427 467 - First Amendment Assemblies . 430 468 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 436 469 - Medical Aid and Response . 438 470 - Narcotic Overdose Medical Aid and Response . ..