Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla PD Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE Welcome to the Walla Walla Police Department Policy Manual. It is important to have policies and procedures that give the police department and its employees the ability to provide high quality and consistent service to the community. This policy manual and other procedural manuals describe practices or guidelines that ensure we operate within State and Federal laws and using the best practices possible while meeting the accreditation standards of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Not all topics are contained within this or other department manuals. In cases where other clear directive exists in local, State or Federal law, those sections should be relied upon for guidance. The sections in this Manual were developed and approved by Walla Walla Police Personnel with some guidance and assistance from outside sources. It is the responsibility of every member of this agency to read and understand all directives of this department. It is also the responsibility of every member to suggest ways to improve or refine our procedures when they become known. Any member can request a review and possible revision of a policy or procedure by submitting the request in writing through the chain of command. It takes all of us to develop and sustain excellence. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/05/27, All Rights Reserved. CHIEF'S PREFACE - 1 Published with permission by Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla 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 2021/05/27, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla PD Policy Manual VISION - MISSION - VALUES STATEMENT VISION Committed to making your safety our top priority! MISSION As partners in our community we will perform our duties with fairness and respect for all citizens. We will have the courage to do what is right, stand against what is wrong, and return with Honor in all our endeavors. VALUES Service - It's our honor and privilege to serve the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Walla Walla. We hold ourselves personally accountable for providing our community with the best possible Police services. Pride - We work hard to earn the respect of the community we serve. We are proud of our achievements as individuals and as a community partner in helping make Walla Walla the best place to live, work, and visit. Integrity - Each member of the Walla Walla Police Department holds themselves and each other to the highest level of integrity. We are honest, transparent, and authentic. We pride ourselves on having and acting with strong moral principles and values. We do what's right. The members of the Walla Walla Police Department strive to embody these three values everyday in everything we do - not only at work, but in our personal lives as well. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/05/27, All Rights Reserved. VISION - MISSION - VALUES STATEMENT - Published with permission by Walla Walla Police Department 3 Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla PD Policy Manual Table of Contents CHIEF'S PREFACE . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 2 VISION - MISSION - VALUES STATEMENT . 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 9 102 - Law Enforcement Certification . 11 104 - Oath of Office . 12 106 - Policy Manual . 13 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 18 204 - Departmental Directive . 21 208 - Training . 22 212 - Electronic Mail . 25 214 - Administrative Communications . 27 216 - Staffing Levels . 28 218 - Concealed Pistol License . 29 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 34 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 37 300 - Use of Force . 38 302 - Use of Force Review Boards . 46 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 49 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 54 309 - Conducted Energy Device . 59 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 66 312 - Firearms . 75 314 - Vehicle Pursuits . 84 316 - Officer Response to Calls . 95 318 - Canines . 99 320 - Domestic Violence . 107 322 - Search and Seizure . 114 324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 117 326 - Adult Abuse . 123 328 - Discriminatory Harassment . 129 330 - Child Abuse . 134 332 - Missing Persons . 141 334 - Public Alerts . 149 338 - Hate Crimes . 155 340 - Conduct . 158 342 - Information Technology Use . 168 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/05/27, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla PD Policy Manual 344 - Report Preparation . 172 346 - Media Relations . 176 348 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 179 352 - Outside Agency Assistance . 180 358 - Major Incident Notification . 181 360 - Death Investigation . 183 362 - Identity Theft . 185 368 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 186 370 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 193 375 - Chaplains . 201 382 - Service Animals . 207 383 - Enforcement of Trespass and Loitering Signs . 209 384 - Volunteer Program . 210 386 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 215 387 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 217 388 - Extreme Risk Protection Orders . 219 389 - Victim Witness Assistance . 223 390 - Visitor Policy . 225 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 227 400 - Patrol Function . 228 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 230 404 - Briefing Training . 233 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 234 408 - Emergency Services Unit . 236 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 246 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 249 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 252 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 257 418 - Emergency Detentions . 261 420 - Citation Releases . 264 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 265 424 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 269 428 - Immigration Violations . 272 430 - Emergency Utility Service . 275 434 - Aircraft Accidents . 276 436 - Field Training Officer Program . 280 440 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 285 442 - Criminal Organizations . 289 444 - Shift Sergeants . 294 447 - Mobile Computer Terminal Use . 295 449 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 298 451 - Medical Marijuana . 301 453 - Bicycle Patrol . 306 456 - OPTICOM Priority Traffic Light Control System . 309 462 - Homeless Persons . 310 463 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 313 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/05/27, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla Police Department Walla Walla PD Policy Manual 464 - First Amendment Assemblies . 316 465 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 322 466 - Medical Aid and Response . 327 467 - Civil Disputes . 331 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 334 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 335 502 - Traffic Collision Reporting . 339 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . 342 514 - Impaired Driving . 345 516 - Traffic Citations . 351 520 - Disabled Vehicles . 353 524 - Unauthorized 24 Hour Vehicle Violations . 354 526 - Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture . 355 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 356 600 - Criminal Investigation Administration . 357 606 - Asset Forfeiture . 361 608 - Confidential Informants . 367 610 - Eyewitness Identification . 371 612 - Brady Material Disclosure . 375 613 - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations . 377 614 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 381 615 - Operations Planning and Deconfliction . 386 616 - Warrant Service . 392 Chapter 7 - Equipment . 396 700 - Department Owned and Personal Property . 397 702 - Personal Communication Devices . 399 704 - Vehicle Maintenance . 402 706 - Vehicle Use . 404 707 - Cash Handling, Security and Management . ..