Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual CHIEF’S PREFACE The Riverside Police Department Policy Manual is the result of countless hours of research, consultation and review of modern police procedures, evolving law and emerging best practices. It is a living document; additions, changes and deletions will inevitably be required, almost from the date of its publication. Nonetheless, issuing this manual is necessary to provide guidelines for our personnel and to give insight to the communities we serve into how we do our jobs and what they can expect from us. Each of us has an obligation to become familiar with the manual, to abide by its policies and to ensure that our comportment reflects the Department’s Core Values and Mission Statement and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, all of which are incorporated into the Policy Manual. The manual is not, however, a substitute for critical thinking and good judgment. No written guidance document can anticipate the entire range of human behaviors that police employees might encounter, nor can every contingency be predicted. We are all expected to follow policy. Occasionally, given the complex and nuanced nature of police work, we may need clarification from a supervisor as to how to interpret the manual in a specific situation. Always, we are expected to use our best professional judgment and our basic human decency to guide our actions. When we act thusly, we will have honored the many RPD heroes who have preceded us. Be safe and do good. Larry V. Gonzalez Chief of Police Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Chief’s Preface - 1 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside 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 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life, by creating a safe environment, in partnership with the people we serve. We act with integrity and grit to reduce fear and crime, while treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement - 3 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual VISION STATEMENT We will engage our community through exemplary service and unequaled professionalism, while employing a work force that reflects the diversity of our city. We will commit to implementing the latest technology available, and best practices, to meet the demands of 21st century modern policing. We will invest in the success of our employees of the Riverside Police Department by providing excellent training opportunities, advancement, and personal growth. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Vision Statement - 4 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual CORE VALUES INTEGRITY We do what is right even when no one is looking. We pledge to uphold the core principles espoused in the Police Officer's Code of Ethics. We utilize this code as our moral compass guiding us to make proper choices. We recognize the ideals of integrity are inseparable from several other characteristics: • ACCOUNTABILITY - We do not try to shift the blame to others or take credit for the work of others. • COURAGE - We have moral courage and we do what is right even if the personal cost is high. • HONESTY - We do not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do. • HUMILITY - We encourage feedback and input from all directions of the organization and community. • RESPECT - We respect all people without personal prejudice, bias, or favoritism. SERVICE We make personal sacrifices in order to assist those in need. We promote the idea that professional duties and responsibilities take precedence over personal desires. We practice such service in the community, as well as in the police department, placing the welfare of others over self. EXCELLENCE We do the best possible job at all times. We have a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. We recognize that our continued momentum will propel the Department to long-term accomplishments and high performance. We understand that we will only achieve such excellence when the members of the Department work together to successfully reach common goals in an atmosphere free of fear, inspiring individual growth, and preserving dignity. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Core Values - 5 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Chief’s Preface . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 2 Mission Statement . 3 Vision Statement . 4 Core Values . 5 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 11 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 12 101 - Chief Executive Officer . 15 102 - Oath of Office . 16 103 - Policy Manual . 17 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 20 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 21 201 - Retired Annuitants . 23 202 - General Order . 25 203 - Department Orders, Bulletins, Administrative Communications, and Correspondence . 26 204 - Emergency Management Plan . 30 205 - Training Policy . 31 206 - Training Request / Notification . 35 207 - Electronic Mail . 36 208 - Administrative Communications . 38 209 - Staffing Levels . 40 210 - License to Carry a Firearm . 41 211 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 48 212 - Police Building Security . 53 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 56 300 - Use of Force . 57 301 - Debriefing of Critical Incidents . 65 302 - Emergency Medical Services Response . 69 303 - Public Review of Officer Involved Deaths . 70 304 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 72 305 - Control Devices and Techniques . 76 306 - Taser . 81 307 - Investigations of Officer Involved Shootings and Incidents Where Death or Serious Likelihood of Death Results . 87 308 - Firearms . 96 309 - Early Warning System (EWS) . 107 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/03/17, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 6 Published with permission by Riverside Police Department Riverside Police Department Riverside PD Policy Manual 310 - Vehicle Pursuits . 110 311 - Excited Delirium . 122 312 - Officer Response to Calls . 126 313 - Fire Related Deaths and Criminal Activities . 129 314 - Canines . 130 315 - Air Support . 141 316 - Domestic Violence . 142 317 - Search and Seizure . 149 318 - Search Warrants, Probation and Parole Searches . 151 319 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 157 320 - Juvenile Daytime Loitering and Curfew Violations . 168 321 - Adult Abuse . 171 322 - Discriminatory Harassment . 182 323 - Child Abuse . 187 324 - Child Custody or Visitation Court Orders . 195 325 - Missing Persons . 197 326 - Child Protective Services . 203 327 - Public Alerts . 205 328 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 210 329 - Hate Crimes . 212 330 - Standards of Conduct . 216 331 - Investigation of Disciplinary Allegations . 222 332 - Information Technology Use . 226 333 - California Law Enforcement Telecommunications (CLETS) . 230 334 - Report Preparation . 231 335 - News Media Relations . 236 336 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 240 337 - Reserve Officers . 247 338 - Outside Agency Assistance . 252 339 - RPD / UCR PD Radio Communicatuions Interoperability Protocol . 254 340 - Registered