San Fernando Police Department San Fernando PD Policy Manual MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE This policy manual sets forth the policies and procedures applicable to all employees of the San Fernando Police Department. The San Fernando Police Department Policy Manual represents the best practices of modern police procedures. These policies serve to establish and communicate expectations, provide guidelines for daily operations, and validate the principles and values which guide individual and collective performance. All employees are required to abide by these policies, but should not feel that they are so constrained by them as to eliminate creativity in problem solving. These policies are a tool used when making decisions so that the outcome is aligned with Department expectations and are in the best interest of the community. It is important that each employee know and apply these policies in order to ensure the very best team approach to policing in the City of San Fernando. Failure to abide by policies and procedures of the Department may result in discipline, up to and including termination. This policy manual may be changed at any time directly or by special orders issued by the Department from time to time. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/24, All Rights Reserved. Message from the Chief of Police - 1 Published with permission by San Fernando Police Department San Fernando Police Department San Fernando 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 2019/10/24, All Rights Reserved. LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 2 Published with permission by San Fernando Police Department San Fernando Police Department San Fernando PD Policy Manual VALUES STATEMENT The San Fernando Police Department takes pride in the police services provided to our community. We accept the responsibility of making San Fernando a safer and more peaceful community. We understand that we will succeed in that responsibility only if we earn and maintain the trust and support of the community we serve. In order to fulfill our responsibilities, all members of the San Fernando Police Department are committed to the following shared values: EXCELLENCE As professionals we dedicate ourselves to achieving excellence at every level of our organization. We promote individual and collective accomplishments for their contribution to the overall success of the department and for the benefit of those we serve. TRUST We are committed to maintaining a foundation of trust in our community and within our organization. To foster that trust, we will strive to uphold the individual rights and dignity of every person. HONOR We will demand the highest standards of professional conduct. We will honor and respect the rights and dignity of each individual within our community and organization. INTEGRITY We are dedicated to our community and the public we serve. We will evaluate our actions and act responsibly, both individually and collectively, to ensure that our personal and professional integrity is without compromise. COMMITMENT We are proud of our commitment to our profession and our community. We will endeavor to uphold the laws by which we are governed and we shall respect the will of the people by supporting our elected officials. SERVICE The people of our community are the reason we exist. We will strive to meet their needs by providing in our organization excellent leadership and organization and effective programs to improve our police services. Because we are an organization of people who serve people, we will do so in a courteous and professional manner. As the needs of our community change, the members of the San Fernando Police Department will encourage innovative ideas and individual growth to meet the exciting challenges of the future. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/24, All Rights Reserved. Values Statement - 3 Published with permission by San Fernando Police Department San Fernando Police Department San Fernando PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Message from the Chief of Police . 1 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS . 2 Values Statement . 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . 9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . 10 101 - Chief of Police . 13 102 - Oath of Office . 14 103 - Policy Manual . 15 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . 19 200 - Organizational Structure and Oversight Responsibility . 20 201 - Special Orders . 37 202 - Disaster Plan . 38 203 - Training Policy . 39 204 - Electronic Mail . 41 205 - Administrative Communications . 43 206 - Staffing Levels . 44 Chapter 3 - General Operations . 45 300 - Use of Force . 46 301 - Deadly Force Review . 55 302 - Shooting Policy . 57 303 - Leg Restraint Device . 59 304 - Control Devices and Techniques . 62 305 - Conducted Energy Device . 68 306 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths . 74 307 - Firearms . 83 308 - CCW Endorsements - Retired Officers . 97 309 - License to Carry a Firearm . 101 310 - Vehicle Pursuits . 113 311 - Officer Response to Calls . 125 312 - Canines . 128 313 - Domestic Violence . 137 314 - Search and Seizure . 152 315 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . 155 316 - Adult Abuse . 172 317 - Discriminatory Harassment . 182 318 - Child Abuse . 186 319 - Missing Persons . 194 320 - Public Alerts . 203 321 - Victim and Witness Assistance . 208 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/24, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 4 Published with permission by San Fernando Police Department San Fernando Police Department San Fernando PD Policy Manual 322 - Hate Crimes . 212 323 - Standards of Conduct . 217 324 - Information Technology Use . 224 325 - Report Preparation . 228 326 - Media Relations . 232 327 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances . 235 328 - Outside Agency Assistance . 238 329 - Handcuff Policy . 240 330 - Registered Offender Information . 242 331 - Major Incident Notification . 247 332 - Death Investigation . 249 333 - Identity Theft . 252 334 - Private Persons Arrests . 253 335 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . 255 336 - Limited English Proficiency Services . 257 337 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities . 263 338 - Mandatory Employer Notification . 272 339 - Biological Samples . 274 340 - Chaplains . 278 341 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System . 284 342 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety . 288 343 - Service Animals . 292 344 - Volunteer Program . 295 345 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . 300 347 - Department Use of Social Media . 302 348 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders . 305 349 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . 308 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . 310 400 - Patrol Function . 311 401 - Bias-Based Policing . 313 402 - Roll Call Training . 317 403 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity . 318 404 - Ride-Along Policy . 320 405 - Hazardous Material Response . 322 406 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . 324 407 - Response to Bomb Calls . 329 408 - Mental Illness Commitments . 334 409 - Cite and Release Policy . 340 410 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . 344 411 - Rapid Response and Deployment . 348 413 - Immigration Violations . 351 414 - Emergency Utility Service . 356 416 - Aircraft Accidents . 357 417 - Field Training Officer Program . 361 418 - Obtaining Helicopter Assistance . 364 419 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions . 365 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/24, All Rights Reserved. Table of Contents - 5 Published with permission by San Fernando Police Department San Fernando Police Department San Fernando PD Policy Manual 420 - Criminal Organizations . 369 421 - Watch Commanders