Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash PD Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE The Blue Ash Police Department abides by a policy manual that is current and that is constantly evolving. This policy manual provides our officers with the framework and expectations that assist us in the performance of our daily duties as we strive to provide excellent public service. With guidance from Lexipol, we have established a policy manual that contains nationally accepted police practices and principles. The courageous men and women of the Blue Ash Police Department are held to the highest standards and the expectation is that all officers will perform their duties in the most professional, legal, moral, and ethical manner possible. We also acknowledge that no policy manual can cover every situation and we understand law enforcement is a dynamic and often times, a rapidly evolving profession that is difficult if not impossible to anticipate all circumstances that may occur. The expectation is that our officers will utilize sound judgment, training, and resourcefulness as they apply these policies. Deviation from this policy manual may be accepted under certain circumstances. Using problem solving skills, creativity, and sound judgment, all actions taken by our employees should be reasonable and reflect the mission statement of our department. The expectation is that every member of the Blue Ash Police Department reads, understands, and accepts the standards that this manual provides. It is the responsibility of all members of the police department to provide insight and feedback as we constantly review our policies in order to stay current with changing standards that include but are not limited to legal updates, police best practices, and changes in community standards. The Blue Ash Police Department takes pride in being a leader in the law enforcement community. Through personal and professional development we strive to constantly improve our performance. We will continue to provide exceptional service to our community. We value our community partners and look forward to working together to make Blue Ash a model for others to follow. Scott D. Noel Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/06/29, All Rights Reserved. Chief's Preface - 1 Published with permission by Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash 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 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 2021/06/29, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/06/29, All Rights Reserved. Mission Statement - 3 Published with permission by Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash PD 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 . 9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 10 101 - Chief Executive Officer . 12 102 - Oath of Office . 13 103 - Policy Manual . 14 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 18 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 19 201 - General Order . 21 202 - Emergency Management Plan . 22 203 - Training Policy . 23 204 - Electronic Mail . 27 205 - Administrative Communications . 29 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 30 300 - Use of Force . 31 301 - Use of Force Review Board . 39 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 41 303 - Control Devices and Techniques . 46 304 - Conducted Electrical Weapon . 50 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 56 306 - Firearms . 65 307 - Vehicle Pursuits . 73 308 - Officer Response to Calls . 86 309 - Canines . 88 310 - Domestic Violence . 98 311 - Search and Seizure . 104 312 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 106 313 - Adult or Vulnerable Person Abuse . 112 314 - Discriminatory Harassment . 117 315 - Child Abuse . 119 316 - Missing Persons . 125 317 - Public Alerts . 133 318 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 139 319 - Standards of Conduct . 141 320 - Information Technology Use . 148 321 - Report Preparation . 152 322 - Media Relations . 155 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/06/29, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash PD Policy Manual 323 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 158 324 - Reserve and Auxiliary Officers . 160 325 - Outside Agency Assistance . 163 326 - Major Incident Notification . 167 327 - Death Investigation . 169 328 - Identity Theft . 175 329 - Private Person's Arrests . 177 330 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 179 331 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 185 332 - Pupil Arrest Reporting . 193 333 - Biological Samples . 194 334 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 196 335 - Service Animals . 200 336 - Volunteer Program . 202 337 - Chaplains . 209 338 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 211 339 - Department Use of Social Media . 214 340 - Community Relations . 217 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 222 400 - Patrol Function . 223 401 - Bias-Based Policing . 225 402 - Briefing . 228 403 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 229 404 - Ride-Alongs . 231 405 - Hazardous Material Response . 234 406 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 236 407 - Response to Bomb Calls . 240 408 - Response To The Mentally Ill - Crisis Intervention . 245 409 - Civil Commitments . 251 410 - Citation Releases . 255 411 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 257 412 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 261 414 - Immigration Violations . 264 415 - Emergency Utility Service . 267 416 - Patrol Rifles . 268 417 - Aircraft Accidents . 271 418 - Field Training Officer Program . 275 419 - Obtaining Air Support Assistance . 278 420 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 279 421 - Criminal Organizations . 284 422 - Shift OICs . 285 423 - Mobile Audio Video . 286 424 - Mobile Data Computer Use . 290 425 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 292 426 - Bicycle Patrol . 297 427 - Segway Patrol . 300 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2021/06/29, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash Police Department Blue Ash PD Policy Manual 428 - Foot Pursuits . 303 429 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) . 308 430 - Homeless Persons . 310 431 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 313 432 - First Amendment Assemblies . 316 433 - Civil Disputes . 322 434 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 325 435 - Medical Aid and Response . 327 436 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 332 437 - Medical Marijuana . 337 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 341 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 342 501 - Traffic Collision Response and Reporting . 345 502 - Vehicle Towing and Release Policy . 349 503 - Vehicle Impound Hearings . 353 504 - Impaired Driving . 355 505 - Traffic Citations . 360 506 - Disabled Vehicles . 362 507 - Abandoned and Overtime Parked Vehicles . 363 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 365 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 366 601 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 370 602 - Asset Forfeiture . 374 603 - Informants . 381 604 - Eyewitness Identification . 386 605 - Brady Material Disclosure . 390 606 - Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Operations . 392 607 - Warrant Service . 395 608 - Operations Planning and Deconfliction . 399 609 - Drug Law Enforcement Fund Policy . 405 Chapter 7 - Equipment . 406 700 - Department-Owned and Personal Property . 407 701.