San Rafael Police Department San Rafael PD Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/11/19, All Rights Reserved. Chief's Preface - 1 Published with permission by San Rafael Police Department San Rafael Police Department San Rafael 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 2019/11/19, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by San Rafael Police Department San Rafael Police Department San Rafael PD Policy Manual MISSION, VISION AND VALUES STATEMENTS Mission Statement The San Rafael Police Department is engaged with our community to provide professional, fair, compassionate and dedicated law enforcement with integrity and respect. Vision Statement We are committed to working with and enhancing the quality of life for our residents and our local businesses in a problem solving partnership with our communities, our public safety partners, service groups and other city resources and individuals of San Rafael. Values Statement "The San Rafael Way" We Value: • Ethics • The Law • Diversity • Flexibility • Each Other • Partnerships • Performance • Our Community Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/11/19, All Rights Reserved. MISSION, VISION AND VALUES Published with permission by San Rafael Police Department STATEMENTS - 3 San Rafael Police Department San Rafael PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Chief's Preface . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . 2 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES STATEMENTS . 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 10 102 - Chief Executive Officer . 13 104 - Oath of Office . 14 106 - Policy Manual . 15 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 18 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . 19 204 - Departmental Directive . 21 208 - Training Policy . 22 212 - Electronic Mail . 24 214 - Administrative Communications . 26 216 - Staffing Levels . 27 218 - License to Carry a Firearm . 28 220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . 36 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 41 300 - Use of Force . 42 302 - Use of Force Review Boards . 51 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . 54 308 - Control Devices and Techniques . 59 309 - Conductive Electrical Weapon . 64 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 72 312 - Firearms . 81 314 - Vehicle Pursuits . 96 315 - Officer Response to Calls . 110 318 - Canines . 113 319 - Domestic Violence . 123 321 - Search and Seizure . 130 323 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 132 325 - Adult Abuse . 145 327 - Discriminatory Harassment . 155 329 - Child Abuse . 161 331 - Missing Persons . 169 333 - Public Alerts . 175 335 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 180 337 - Hate Crimes . 183 339 - Standards of Conduct . 187 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/11/19, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by San Rafael Police Department San Rafael Police Department San Rafael PD Policy Manual 341 - Information Technology Use . 194 343 - Report Preparation . 198 345 - Media Relations . 203 347 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 206 349 - Reserve Officers . 210 351 - Outside Agency Assistance . 216 355 - Registered Offender Information . 218 357 - Major Incident Notification . 221 359 - Death Investigation . 223 361 - Identity Theft . 226 363 - Private Persons Arrests . 227 365 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 229 367 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 231 369 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 239 371 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 247 373 - Biological Samples . 249 375 - Chaplains . 252 377 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System . 258 379 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 262 381 - Service Animals . 266 383 - Volunteer Program . 269 385 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 274 388 - Department Use of Social Media . 276 389 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 279 390 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders . 281 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 284 400 - Patrol Function . 285 402 - Bias-Based Policing . 288 404 - Briefing Training . 291 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 292 408 - Crisis Response Unit . 294 410 - Ride-Along Policy . 305 412 - Hazardous Material Response . 308 414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 310 416 - Response to Bomb Calls . 315 418 - Mental Illness Commitments . 320 420 - Cite and Release Policy . 325 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 329 424 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 333 428 - Immigration Violations . 336 429 - Emergency Utility Service . 341 431 - Patrol Rifles . 342 435 - Field Training Officer Program . 344 437 - Obtaining Air Support . 347 439 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 348 441 - Criminal Organizations . 352 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/11/19, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by San Rafael Police Department San Rafael Police Department San Rafael PD Policy Manual 443 - Watch Commanders . 357 447 - Mobile Digital Terminal Use . 358 449 - Portable Audio/Video Recorders . 361 451 - Medical Marijuana . 366 457 - Foot Pursuits . 371 463 - Homeless Persons . 376 464 - Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . 379 465 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity . 382 466 - Crisis Intervention Incidents . 385 467 - Suspicious Activity Reporting . 390 468 - Medical Aid and Response . 392 469 - First Amendment Assemblies . 399 470 - Civil Disputes . 405 471 - Aircraft Accidents . 408 Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . 412 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . 413 502 - Traffic Collision Reporting . 416 503 - Traffic Collision Review Board . 418 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . 422 512 - Vehicle Impound Hearings . 427 514 - Impaired Driving . 429 516 - Traffic Citations . 435 520 - Disabled Vehicles . 437 524 - 72-Hour Parking Violations . 438 526 - Police Patrol Boat . 440 Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . 444 600 - Investigation and Prosecution . 445 602 - Sexual Assault Investigations . 450 606 - Asset Forfeiture . 456 608 - Informants . 463 610 - Eyewitness Identification . 467 612 - Brady Material Disclosure . 471 613 - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations . 473 614 - Warrant Service . 476 615 - Operations Planning and Deconfliction . 480 Chapter 7 - Equipment . 486 700 - Department Owned and Personal Property . 487 702 - Personal Communication Devices . 489 704 - Vehicle Maintenance . 493 705 - Vehicle Use . 495 706 - Cash Handling, Security and Management . 502 707 - Personal Protective Equipment . 504 Chapter 8 - Support Services . ..