Bremerton Police Department Bremerton PD Policy Manual LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS (WASPC 2.1) The Bremerton Police Department subscribes to the Professional Police Code of Ethics. All sworn members have a fiduciary and ethical responsibility to abide, both on-duty and off-duty, by its provisions. As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental obligation is to be a responsible public servant. My major duties are to safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against violence and deception and the weak against oppression and intimidation. While I consider the way I choose to conduct my private affairs a personal freedom, I accept the responsibilities for my actions, as well as inactions, while on duty or off duty, when those actions bring disrepute on the public image of my employer, my fellow workers and the law enforcement profession. I vow to perform all my duties in a lawful, professional and competent manner. I consider the abilities to be courageous in the face of danger and to exercise restraint in the use of my powers and authorities to be the ultimate public trust. I accept that I must consistently strive to achieve excellence in learning the necessary knowledge and skills associated with my duties. I will keep myself physically fit and mentally alert so that I am capable of performing my duties according to the standards of quality expected of my position. I vow to be fully truthful and honest in my dealings with others. I deplore lies and half-truths that mislead or do not fully inform those who rely on my honesty. I will obey the laws that I have sworn to enforce and uphold. I will conduct myself and perform my duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the standards of my Department and the lawful directions of my supervisors. I vow to treat others with courtesy at all times. I consider it to be a professional weakness to allow another's behavior to dictate my actions. I will not allow others' actions or failings to be my excuse for not performing my duties in a responsible, professional and expected manner. I vow to empathize with the problems of people with whom I come into daily contact. However, I will not allow my personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence the discretionary authorities entrusted to me. I will affirmatively seek ways to avoid conflicts and potential conflicts of interest that could compromise my official authority or my employer's public image. I hold the authority inherent in my position to be an affirmation of the public's trust in me as a public servant. I do not take this trust lightly. As long as I remain in this position, I will dedicate myself to maintaining this trust and upholding all the ideals of my profession. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/08/02, All Rights Reserved. LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS Published with permission by Bremerton Police Department (WASPC 2.1) - 1 Bremerton Police Department Bremerton PD Policy Manual MISSION, VISION AND VALUES MISSION We serve our community by: • Enforcing the law • Building relationships, and • Combating crime VISION The Bremerton Police Department's vision is to maintain a safe, desirable place to live, work and visit. VALUES We value leadership, integrity and teamwork. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/08/02, All Rights Reserved. MISSION, VISION AND VALUES - 2 Published with permission by Bremerton Police Department Bremerton Police Department Bremerton PD Policy Manual Table of Contents LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS (WASPC 2.1) . 1 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES . 2 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 9 102 - Law Enforcement Certification . 12 104 - Oath of Office . 13 106 - Policy Manual . 14 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 18 201 - Fiscal Management . 21 203 - First Line Supervision . 24 204 - Written Departmental Communications . 31 205 - Planning . 33 206 - Emergency Management Plan . 34 208 - Training . 36 212 - Electronic Mail . 40 214 - Department Correspondence . 42 216 - Staffing . 43 218 - Concealed Pistol License . 45 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 50 221 - Open Firearm Carry . 53 223 - Agency Facilities . 54 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 55 300 - Use of Force . 56 301 - De-escalation . 65 302 - Use of Force Review . 67 303 - Transports . 69 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 73 307 - Duty Knives . 79 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 81 309 - Conducted Energy Device . 86 310 - Use of Deadly Force and In-Custody Deaths . 92 311 - Firearms . 102 312 - Range Facilities . 112 313 - Vehicle Pursuits . 114 315 - Officer Response to Calls . 124 317 - Canines . 128 319 - Domestic Violence . 137 321 - Search and Seizure . 143 322 - Juvenile Operations . 148 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/08/02, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 3 Published with permission by Bremerton Police Department Bremerton Police Department Bremerton PD Policy Manual 323 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 150 325 - Adult Abuse . 158 327 - Discriminatory Harassment . 164 329 - Child Abuse . 169 331 - Missing Persons . 175 333 - Public Alerts . 182 335 - Victim Witness Assistance . 188 337 - Hate Crimes . 191 339 - Standards of Conduct . 195 341 - Information Technology Use . 201 342 - Criminal Investigations . 205 343 - Report Preparation . 208 344 - Police Communications . 215 345 - Media Relations . 217 347 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 221 351 - Outside Agency Assistance . 225 355 - Registered Offender Information . 229 357 - Major Incident Notification . 233 358 - Civil Disturbances . 235 359 - Death Investigation . 240 361 - Identity Theft . 245 369 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 246 375 - Chaplains . 253 377 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System . 258 380 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 261 381 - Behavioral Health Navigator . 265 382 - Service Animals . 269 383 - Volunteer Program . 271 384 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 276 385 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 278 386 - Extreme Risk Protection Orders . 280 387 - Community Relations . 284 388 - Department Use of Social Media . 289 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 292 400 - Patrol Function . 293 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 295 403 - Special Weapons and Tactics Team . 298 404 - Watch Briefing Training . 301 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 302 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 304 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 308 413 - Clandestine Labs . 311 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 314 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 319 417 - Emergency Detentions . 323 418 - Citation Releases . 326 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/08/02, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Bremerton Police Department Bremerton Police Department Bremerton PD Policy Manual 420 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 328 422 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 332 426 - Immigration Violations . 338 428 - Emergency Utility Service . 341 429 - Response to Industrial Accidents . 342 432 - Aircraft Accidents . 343 433 - Response to Airport for Pilot Related Incidents . 348 434 - Field Training Officer Program . 350 438 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 353 440 - Criminal Organizations . 357 446 - Mobile Computer Terminal Use . 361 450 - Medical Marijuana . 364 452 - Bicycle Patrol Unit . 369 454 - Foot Pursuits . 373 460 - Automated License Plate Readers . 378 461 - Stolen Vehicles . 380 462 - Homeless Persons . 382 463 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 385 464 - Watch Sergeants . 388 465 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 389 466 - Medical Aid and Response . 394 467 - First Amendment Assemblies . 398 468 - Civil Disputes . 404 469 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 407 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 409 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 410 501 - Vehicle Stops . 415 502 - Traffic Collisions . 420 503 - Employee Involved Collisions . 423 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . 427 514 - Impaired Driving . 431 516 - Traffic Citations . 437 520 - Disabled Vehicles . 440 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 442 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 443 601 - General Investigations . 445 605 - Asset Forfeiture . 455 607 - Confidential Informants . 463 608 - Crime Scene Investigation . 468 609 - Eyewitness Identification . ..
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