Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual
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Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE ROBERT HANDY CHIEF OF POLICE All Police Department Employees RE: Policy Manual This policy manual is designed to provide guidance and direction to the members of the Huntington Beach Police 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. Robert Handy, Chief of Police Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/23, All Rights Reserved. Chief's Preface - 1 Published with permission by Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach 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 2020/12/23, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Huntington Beach Police Department is to provide the highest level of service to our residents, businesses, visitors and the public through a partnership with our community to preserve and improve the quality of life in Huntington Beach. Our mission statement describes more than "to serve and protect". We take pride in the "how" of serving and insuring a high quality of service and performance to enhance everyone's experience in our community. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/23, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement - 3 Published with permission by Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Chief's Preface . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 2 Mission Statement . 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 10 102 - Chief Executive Officer . 13 104 - Oath of Office . 14 106 - Policy Manual . 15 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 19 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 20 204 - Departmental Directive . 22 206 - Emergency Management Plan . 23 208 - Training Policy . 25 210 - Shift Trade Policy . 27 212 - Electronic Mail . 30 214 - Administrative Communications . 32 216 - Staffing Levels . 33 218 - License to Carry a Firearm . 34 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 35 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 40 300 - Use of Force . 41 302 - Deadly Force Review . 51 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 53 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 58 309 - Conducted Energy Weapon . 63 310 - Officer-Involved Incident . 68 312 - Firearms . 76 314 - Vehicle Pursuits . 88 316 - Officer Response to Calls . 102 318 - Canines . 106 320 - Domestic Violence . 116 321 - Victims' Rights . 123 322 - Search and Seizure . 124 324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 126 326 - Adult Abuse . 137 328 - Discriminatory Harassment . 147 330 - Child Abuse . 153 332 - Missing Persons . 161 334 - Public Alerts . 167 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/23, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual 336 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 172 338 - Hate Crimes . 175 340 - Standards of Conduct . 185 342 - Information Technology Use . 192 344 - Report Preparation . 196 346 - Media Relations . 200 348 - Court Appearance And Subpoenas . 203 350 - Reserve Officers . 207 352 - Outside Agency Assistance . 213 356 - Registered Offender Information . 215 357 - Terrorism Liaison Program . 218 358 - Major Incident Notification . 222 359 - Trauma Support Team . 224 360 - Death Investigation . 227 362 - Identity Theft . 230 364 - Private Persons Arrests . 231 366 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 233 368 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 235 370 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 242 372 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 250 374 - Biological Samples . 252 376 - Chaplains . 254 378 - Public Safety Camera System . 258 380 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 261 382 - Service Animals . 265 386 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 268 389 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 270 390 - Department Use of Social Media . 272 391 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders . 275 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 281 400 - Patrol Function . 282 401 - Front Desk Personnel . 284 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 287 403 - Bicycle Policy . 290 404 - Briefing Training . 292 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 293 408 - Special Weapons And Tactics / Crisis Negotiation Team . 295 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 305 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 308 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 310 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 315 417 - Arson Investigations . 320 418 - Mental Illness Commitments . 322 420 - Cite and Release Policy . 327 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 331 424 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 335 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/23, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual 428 - Immigration Violations . 338 430 - Emergency Utility Service . 343 432 - Rifle Program . 344 434 - Aircraft Accidents . 348 436 - Field Training Officer Program . 352 438 - Air Support Unit . 356 440 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 364 442 - Criminal Organizations . 368 444 - Watch Commanders . 373 445 - Sergeant's Daily Activity Report . 374 447 - Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) System . 375 448 - Mobile Data Terminal Use . 377 450 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 380 451 - Use of Audio Recorders . 387 452 - Medical Marijuana . 389 458 - Foot Pursuits . 394 462 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . 399 463 - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations . 402 464 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 404 465 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 407 466 - First Amendment Assemblies . 412 467 - Civil Disputes . 418 468 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 421 469 - Medical Aid and Response . 423 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 429 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 430 502 - Traffic Collision Reporting . 433 503 - Traffic Collision Review Committee . 436 505 - Mounted Enforcement Unit . 438 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . 440 512 - Vehicle Impound Hearings . 444 514 - Impaired Driving . 446 516 - Traffic Citations . 452 520 - Disabled Vehicles . 455 524 - 72-Hour Parking Violations . 456 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 457 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 458 602 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 463 606 - Asset Forfeiture . 469 607 - Special Investigation Unit Use of Non-Unit Personnel, Field Operations . 476 608 - Informants . ..