Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS, MISSION, VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES FUNCTIONS Section 10-12 of the Charter of the City or Pueblo defines the functions of the Police Department as follows: "The Department of Police shall be responsible for the preservation of public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, protection of the rights of persons and property and the enforcement of the laws of the State, and the ordinances of the City as provided by this Charter and all rules and regulations made in accordance therewith, and such other functions as the City Manager and Council may prescribe for public safety. All members of the Department shall have all powers with respect to the service of criminal process and the enforcement of criminal laws as are vested in police officers by the general statutes." MISSION The members of the Pueblo Police Department developed the following mission statement for the Department: The Mission of the Pueblo Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Pueblo by working cooperatively with our community and within the framework of the United States Constitution, to solve crime problems and to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment. VALUES In 1993, the members of the Pueblo Police Department developed a list of values considered to be of utmost importance in the commission of our duties. The list of values is still applicable today. They are as follows: • Constitutional Rights - We are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of all people. • High Moral/Ethical Standards - We recognize that our behavior both on and off duty must be ethical and present a professional public image. • Improved Quality of Life in the Community - We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through community service and a commitment toward innovation and problem solving. • Improved Quality of Life in the Work Place - We are committed to improving the quality of life in our department through continuous improvement, interaction with and concern for each other. • Community Service through Co-active Partnership and Open Communication - We believe in working with the members of our community in addressing problems that affect our community. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS, MISSION, Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES - 1 Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS, MISSION, VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES • The Advancement of the Police Profession - We are dedicated to continuous advancement of the police profession. GUIDING PRINCIPLES In 1993, the members of the Pueblo Police Department developed a list of guiding principles considered to be of utmost importance in the commission of our duties. The list of guiding principles is still applicable today. They are as follows: • We will be accountable to the community for our actions. • We will work in partnership with the community and the various elements thereof to solve community problems and address neighborhood concerns. • We recognize our responsibility for service and assistance to those members of our community who are unable to help themselves; the poor, the elderly, the developmentally disabled, and other disadvantaged members of the community. • We believe that we are a part of and not apart from the community we serve. • We value our citizens' right to feel safe while walking the streets of our community, any time day or night. • We believe the members of our community should be treated in the same manner in which we would expect to be treated. • We will be professional and compassionate in our interaction with the public. • We are committed to continuous self-improvement on the individual and organizational level. • We value honesty, loyalty and integrity. • We are committed to innovation. • We will be sensitive to the diverse cultures that make up our community. • We encourage the pursuit of higher education. • We will not abuse our discretionary judgment while carrying out our duties and responsibilities. • We believe the Constitution to apply equally to all people, regardless of sex, race, color, or creed. • We will never tolerate the abuse of our police powers. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS, MISSION, Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES - 2 Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual OATH OF HONOR On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community and the Pueblo Police Department. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. OATH OF HONOR - 3 Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual POLICY MANUAL APPROVAL LETTER Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. POLICY MANUAL APPROVAL LETTER - 4 Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual Table of Contents DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS, MISSION, VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES . 1 OATH OF HONOR . 3 POLICY MANUAL APPROVAL LETTER . 4 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 10 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 11 102 - Chief Executive Officer . 16 104 - Oath of Office and Code of Ethics . 17 106 - Written Directive System . 19 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 28 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 29 205 - Emergency Operations Plan . 33 207 - Training . 35 211 - Electronic Mail and Telecommunications . 41 213 - Administrative Communications . 44 215 - Supervision Staffing Levels . 45 219 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 46 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 47 300 - Use of Force . 48 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints Policy . 58 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 67 309 - Conducted Energy Device . 75 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 83 312 - Firearms . 92 314 - Vehicle Pursuit Policy . 107 316 - Officer Response to Calls . 121 317 - Physical Evidence . 126 319 - Canine Unit . 134 320 - Domestic Violence . 145 321 - Interviews and Interrogations - Constitutional Requirements . 150 322 - Search and Seizure . 157 324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 161 326 - Adult Abuse . 168 328 - Discriminatory Harassment . 173 330 - Child Abuse . 178 332 - Missing Persons . 185 334 - Public Alerts . 196 336 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 201 338 - Bias-Motivated Crimes . 205 340 - Standards of Conduct . 208 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual 342 - Information Technology Use . 217 344 - Report Preparation . 222 346 - News Media Relations . 226 348 - Court Appearance and Subpoenas . 230 352 - Mutual Aid and Outside Agency Assistance . 234 356 - Registered Offender Information . 236 358 - Major Incident Notification . 240 359 - Firearm Injury Reporting . 242 360 - Death Investigation . 243 362 - Identity Theft . 246 364 - Private Persons Arrests . 248 365 - Citizen Municipal Court Complaint Process . 250 368 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 253 370 - Hearing Impaired/Disabled Communications . 261 372 - School Employee Arrest Reporting . 271 373 - Pupil Arrest Reporting . 272 374 - Biological Samples . 273 376 - Pueblo Law Enforcement Chaplain Corps . 276 378 - Remote Camera Technology . 280 380 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 282 382 - Service Animals . 285 384 - Volunteer Program . 287 385 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 294 387 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 296 390 - Incident Command System . 299 392 - Special Events . 303 394 - Executive Protection . 305 396 - Covert Operations . 306 397 - Department Use of Social Media . 307 398 - Criminal Process . 311 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 313 400 - Patrol Function . 314 401 - Community Oriented Policing . 318 402 - Racial- or Bias-Based Profiling . 319 404 - Roll Call . 322 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 323 408 - Tactical Services Group . 325 410 - Ride-Along Program . 336 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 339 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 341 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 346 418 - Civil Commitments . 350 420 - Citation/Summons and Release Policy . 353 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 356 424 - Rapid Response And Deployment Policy . 360 426 - Reporting Law Enforcement Activity Outside of the Jurisdiction . 362 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/05/02, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 6 Published with permission by Pueblo Police Department Pueblo Police Department Pueblo PD Policy Manual 428 - Immigration Violations . 363 429 - Requests for Assistance From Bail Bondsmen . 367 430 - Emergency Utility Service . 368 434 - Aircraft Crashes . 369 436 - Police Training Officer Program . 372 440 - Detentions, Contacts and Photographing Detainees . 378 442 - Criminal Street Gangs . 384 444 - Watch Commanders . 390 446 - Mobile Audio Video . 391 448 - Mobile Data Terminal Use . 398 450 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 400 452 - Medical Marijuana . 407 454 - Bicycle Patrol Unit . 413 458 - Foot Pursuit Policy . 417 460 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) . 422 464 - Homeless Persons . 424 467 - Dangerous Animal Situations at Pueblo Zoo . 428 469 - Alarm Responses . 430 470 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 433 471 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 436 472 - Civil Disputes . 442 473 - Medical Aid and Response . 445 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 449 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 450 502 - Traffic Accident Response And Reporting . 460 503 - Traffic Direction and Control . 464 505 - Traffic Stops . 469 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release Policy . 472 514 - Impaired Driving . 476 516 - Traffic Citation Record Maintenance . 483 520 - Assistance to Roadway Users . 485 524 - Abandoned Vehicle Violations . 487 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . ..