Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual
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Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE The Bureau of Investigation is one of the greatest assets available to the District Attorney. Without the hard work of our dedicated and loyal employees, the Bureau of Investigation would not have achieved the professional recognition we have throughout the law enforcement community. Bureau of Investigation personnel are expected to foster and maintain the highest standard of conduct, appearance, and professionalism while displaying honesty, trust, and integrity when interacting with the public and other criminal justice agencies. The Mission of the Office of the District Attorney of Orange County is to enhance public safety and welfare and create a sense of security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. The Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibilities for Peace Officers developed by the California Peace Officers' Association and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics are included for reference as part of this manual. Every investigator is expected to be familiar with and adhere to the principles of both. In any case, where a conflict exists between the Code of Professional Conduct and this manual, the manual will take precedent. This manual was established to provide all sworn and non-sworn employees of this Bureau with a readily applicable, clear concept of the Bureau of Investigation Policies and Procedures. All employees shall read this manual, in its entirety, and remain familiar with the content. This will contribute to the overall success of our organization. This manual is not intended to specifically cover all of the many situations which constantly confront employees in the general discharge of their duties. Each employee is expected to use discretion, initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment while performing their duties. This manual has been provided to you as a binder copy or via the Intranet and must be maintained with current, up to date information. All deletions and additions shall be updated as changes are made. Although this manual is available through the Intranet, all employees are responsible to review any revisions, as they are notified of any such changes. This manual is confidential in nature and all information contained herein is not to be divulged to those for whom it is not intended. As Chief of the Bureau of Investigation, I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work and dedication. I truly appreciate the important work you accomplish on a daily basis. Paul M. Walters, Chief Bureau of Investigation Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/04/28, All Rights Reserved. CHIEF'S PREFACE - 1 Published with permission by Orange County District Attorney Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; 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 men to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; 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 in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land 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, 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 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 the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/04/28, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Orange County District Attorney Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Office of the District Attorney of Orange County is to enhance public safety and welfare and create a sense of security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/04/28, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement - 3 Published with permission by Orange County District Attorney Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation 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 . 7 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 8 101 - Chief Executive Officer . 10 102 - Oath of Office . 11 103 - Policy Manual . 12 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 16 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 17 201 - Bureau Directives . 19 202 - Emergency Management Plan . 20 203 - Electronic Mail . 21 204 - Administrative Communications . 23 205 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 24 206 - Training Policy . 29 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 30 300 - Use of Force . 31 301 - Use of Force Review Boards . 41 302 - Conducted Electrical Weapon . 43 303 - Firearms . 50 304 - Control Devices and Techniques . 62 305 - Investigator-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 65 306 - Investigator Response to Calls . 75 307 - Domestic Violence . 77 308 - Search and Seizure . 78 309 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 82 310 - Senior and Disability Victimization . 90 311 - Vehicle Pursuits . 99 312 - Discriminatory Harassment . 108 313 - Child Abuse . 114 314 - Standards of Conduct . 117 315 - Information Technology Use . 124 316 - Media Relations . 129 317 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 131 318 - Outside Agency Assistance . 135 319 - Handcuff and Restraints Policy . 137 320 - Major Incident Notification . 140 321 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 142 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/04/28, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Orange County District Attorney Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual 322 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 143 323 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 149 324 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 156 325 - Disciplinary Policy . 159 326 - Shooting Policy . 164 327 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 166 328 - Report Preparation . 169 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 172 400 - Bias-Based Policing . 173 401 - Hazardous Material Response . 175 402 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 177 403 - Cite and Release Policy . 180 404 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 184 405 - Obtaining Air Support . 188 406 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 189 407 - Response to Bomb Calls . 192 408 - Requests for Translations/Transcriptions . 197 409 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 199 410 - Medical Aid and Response . 202 411 - Immigration Violations . 205 412 - Criminal Organizations . 209 413 - Audio/Video Recorders . 212 414 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . 217 415 - Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) . 220 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 230 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 231 601 - Informants . 236 602 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 242 603 - Asset Forfeiture Policy . 244 604 - Eyewitness Identification . 247 605 - U Visa Certification Policy . 251 606 - Brady Material Disclosure . 253 Chapter 7 - Equipment . 257 700 - Bureau Owned & Personal Property . 258 701 - Vehicle Maintenance . 262 702 - Petty Cash and Requisitions . 264 703 - Vehicle Use . 265 Chapter 8 - Support Services . 272 800 - Communication Operations . 273 801 - Property and Evidence . 278 802 - Restoration of Firearm Serial Numbers . 285 803 - Computers and Digital Evidence . 287 804 - Records Maintenance and Release . 291 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/04/28, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Orange County District Attorney Orange County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Policy Manual 805 - Protected Information . 300 Chapter 9 - Custody . 304 900 - Custodial Searches and Phone Calls . 305 Chapter 10 - Personnel . 308 1000 - Recruitment and Selection . 309 1001 - Transfer Policy . 314 1002 - Reporting of Employee Convictions . 316 1003 - Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace . 319 1004 - Smoking and Tobacco Use . 323 1005 - Personnel Complaints . 324 1006 - Seat Belts . 333 1007 - Body Armor . 335 1008 - Personnel Records . 336 1009 - Fitness for Duty . 347 1010 - Payroll Records . 350 1011 - Overtime Compensation Requests . 351 1012 - Outside Employment . 353 1013 - Personal Appearance Standards . 356 1014 - Temporary Modified-Duty Assignments . 360 1015 - Employee Speech, Expression and Social Networking . 363 1016 - Anti-Retaliation . 367 1017 - Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury Reporting . 371 1018 - Uniform Regulations . 373 1019 - Line-of-Duty Deaths . 376 1020 - HIV TESTING