Gahanna Division of Police Policy Manual CHIEF’S PREFACE This Manual sets forth the standards, values, and expectations of the Gahanna Division of Police. It exists to promote and maintain high levels of professional conduct. Along with the Division’s core values and mission statement, it demonstrates the Division’s commitment to providing safe, effective, and transparent law enforcement services, while maintaining the Constitutional protections and dignity of all. Though this manual cannot predict every aspect of policing, nor anticipate all potential situations that might be encountered, it does provide a framework of rules and expected performance for all Division members. It is the responsibility of each member to familiarize themselves and comply with the provisions herein. To the extent that Division policy may contain provisions more restrictive than state or federal law, such provisions are not intended, nor may they be construed or applied, to create a basis for liability against the City or any of its employees. This and other written publications of the Division are only a part of the direction provided to agency members. Communication that is directive in nature from supervisory or management personnel has the same authority as any written policy. This Manual is maintained and updated as necessary to reflect changes in law, personnel responsibilities, and agency goals and objectives through a collaborative process established by the Chief of Police Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/03, All Rights Reserved. Chief’s Preface - 1 Published with permission by Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Division of Police 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 abuse 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 abuse 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 2020/12/03, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Division of Police Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT It is the Mission of the Gahanna Division of Police to serve and protect our diverse community by building partnerships in order to provide professional law enforcement services that safeguard the lives, rights and property of all. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/03, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement - 3 Published with permission by Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Division of Police 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 . 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 9 101 - Chief Executive Officer . 11 102 - Oath of Office . 12 103 - Policy Manual . 13 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 18 201 - General Orders . 20 202 - Emergency Operations Plan . 21 203 - Training Policy . 22 204 - Electronic Mail . 26 205 - Administrative Communications . 28 206 - Supervision Staffing Levels . 29 207 - Concealed Handgun License . 30 208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 34 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 37 300 - Use of Force . 38 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 47 303 - Control Devices and Techniques . 54 304 - Conducted Energy Device . 59 306 - Firearms . 66 307 - Vehicle Pursuits . 76 308 - Officer Response to Calls . 90 310 - Domestic Violence . 94 311 - Search and Seizure . 100 313 - Adult or Vulnerable Person Abuse . 103 314 - Discriminatory Harassment . 108 315 - Child Abuse . 113 316 - Missing Persons . 120 317 - Public Alerts . 127 318 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 133 319 - Hate or Prejudice Crimes . 136 320 - Standards of Conduct . 139 321 - Information Technology Use . 146 322 - Report Preparation . 149 323 - Media Relations . 153 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/03, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Division of Police Policy Manual 324 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 156 326 - Outside Agency Assistance . 159 327 - Registered Offender Information . 161 328 - Death Investigation . 164 330 - Identity Theft . 168 331 - Private Person's Arrests . 170 335 - Pupil Arrest Reporting . 172 336 - Biological Samples . 173 340 - Service Animals . 176 343 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 178 344 - Division Use of Social Media . 181 345 - Lethality Assessment Program . 184 346 - Community Relations . 189 347 - Supplemental Accreditation Policies and Standards . 194 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 195 400 - Patrol Function . 196 401 - Bias-Based Policing . 198 402 - Roll Call Briefing . 201 403 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 202 405 - Ride-Alongs . 204 406 - Hazardous Material Response . 207 408 - Response to Bomb Calls . 209 410 - Citation Releases . 214 411 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 216 412 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 220 414 - Immigration Violations . 223 415 - Emergency Utility Service . 226 418 - Obtaining Air Support Assistance . 227 419 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 228 421 - Shift Sergeants . 233 422 - Mobile Audio/Video . 234 423 - Mobile Data Computer Use . 240 424 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 243 425 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 248 427 - Foot Pursuits . 251 428 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) . 256 430 - First Amendment Assemblies . 258 431 - Civil Disputes . 264 432 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 267 433 - Medical Aid and Response . 269 435 - Medical Marijuana . 274 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 278 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 279 501 - Traffic Collision Response and Reporting . 283 502 - Vehicle Towing and Release Policy . 286 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/03, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Division of Police Policy Manual 504 - Impaired Driving . 289 505 - Traffic Citations . 298 506 - Disabled Vehicles . 300 507 - Abandoned and Overtime Parked Vehicles . 301 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 303 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 304 601 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 309 602 - Asset Forfeiture . 313 603 - Informants . 319 604 - Eyewitness Identification . 324 605 - Brady Material Disclosure . 328 608 - Operations Planning and Deconfliction . 330 Chapter 7 - Equipment . 336 701 - Personal Communication Devices . 337 703 - Vehicle Use . 341 705 - Personal Protective Equipment . 348 Chapter 8 - Support Services . 353 800 - Crime Analysis . 354 801 - the Communications Center . 355 802 - Property Room Unit . 361 803 - Records Bureau Procedures . 371 805 - Records Maintenance and Release . 372 806 - Protected Information . 377 809 - Text to 9-1-1/ Short Message Service (SMS) . 382 Chapter 9 - Custody . 385 900 - Temporary Custody of Adults . 386 901 - Custodial Searches . 396 Chapter 10 - Personnel . 401 1000 - Recruitment and Selection . 402 1002 - Special Assignments and Promotions . 407 1004 - Anti-Retaliation . 409 1007 - Paid Sick Leave . 412 1008 - Communicable Diseases . 415 1009 - Smoking and Tobacco Use . 419 1011 - Seat Belts . 420 1012 - Body Armor . 422 1013 - Personnel Records . 424.