Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Operations Manual Brandon Barnes Sheriff-Coroner January 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. CHAPTER 1: CODE OF ETHICS AND GENERAL RULES ................................................................................................... 3 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS .......................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1: Individual Duties and Responsibilities 5 SECTION 2: Conduct 8 SECTION 3: General Responsibilities 18 CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION ..................................................................................................... 20 SECTION 1: Crime Scene 21 SECTION 2: Court Appearance and Legal Action 24 SECTION 3: Correspondence 26 SECTION 4: Radio Communications Executive Order #9-2011 28 SECTION 5: Mobile Data Computers 32 SECTION 6: Light Duty, Records of Exposure and Medical Records 36 SECTION 7: 290 and Gang Registration 39 SECTION 8: News Media 42 SECTION 9: Social Media, Speech and Expression-Executive Order #01-2016 45 SECTION 10: Mobile Video Recording Equipment 49 SECTION 11: Call Out 52 CHAPTER 3: APPEARANCE AND EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 54 SECTION 1: Vehicles 55 SECTION 2: Uniforms (Executive Order # 2008-4) 58 SECTION 3: Uniform Specifications (Executive Order #02-2011), (Executive Order #5-2012) 62 CHAPTER 4: DEFENSIVE WEAPONS AND USE OF FORCE ............................................................................................ 80 SECTION 1: Weapons (Executive Order #09-2011, Executive Order #4-2012) 81 SECTION 2: Firearms Training Error! Bookmark not defined. SECTION 3: Firearms Policy 90 SECTION 4: Use of Force 94 SECTION 5: Pepperball and Taser Deployment 101 SECTION 6: Less Lethal Kinetic Energy Impact Projectiles 107 CHAPTER 5: OPERATIONAL RESPONSE ..................................................................................................................... 109 SECTION 1: Emergency Response 110 SECTION 2: Vehicle Pursuit Policy 112 SECTION 3: Hollow Spike Strips 119 SECTION 4: Felony Traffic Stops 121 SECTION 5: Disturbance/Loud Party Calls 122 SECTION 6: Homicide Investigation Protocol (Executive Order #002-2009) 125 SECTION 7: Juveniles 138 SECTION 8: Amber/C.A.R.E. Alert (Executive Order 02-2014, Effective 1/23/14) 144 SECTION 9: Megan’s Law 147 *RED - IMPORTANT TO KNOW *BLUE - NEED TO KNOW *GREEN - SHOULD KNOW *BLACK - GOOD TO BE FAMILIAR WITH SECTION 10: Critical Reach (TRAK System) 149 SECTION 11: Domestic Violence 150 SECTION 12: Citizen Arrest Procedures 164 SECTION 13: Chemical Testing/Controlled Substance Procedures 166 SECTION 14: Hate Crimes 175 SECTION 15: Bomb Threats 178 SECTION 16: Response to Bomb Threats, Suspicious Objects and Found Explosives or Explosive Material by Sheriff’s Office Personnel (Executive Order #3-2013 Rev. 3-13) Error! Bookmark not defined. SECTION 17: Tow Procedures (Executive Order #8-2011) 180 SECTION 18: Digital Media Executive Orders #-1-2011, #02-2011 182 SECTION 19: Digital Forensic High-Technology Policy (Executive Order# 05-2014) 187 SECTION 20: Active Shooter 191 SECTION 21: Service Dog 192 SECTION 22: Gang Investigations (Executive Order #4-2014) 198 SECTION 23: Automated License Plate Reader Program 200 CHAPTER 6: REPORTING PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 201 SECTION 1: Fraudulent Document (NSF CHECK) Procedure 202 SECTION 2: Investigation 204 SECTION 3: Restitution 205 SECTION 4: Forms 206 SECTION 5: Gunshot Wound Reporting 207 SECTION 6: Processing of Work Related Injuries 208 CHAPTER 7: TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION ....................................................................................................................... 210 SECTION 1: Traffic Accident Reporting 211 CHAPTER 8: SPECIALIZED UNITS ............................................................................................................................... 214 SECTION 1: Office Make-Up 215 CHAPTER 9: CORONER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 216 SECTION 1: Sheriff-Coroner Authority and Responsibility (Executive Order #03-2015) 217 SECTION 2: Coroner Operational and Procedural Protocol 218 SECTION 3: Coroner Training 221 SECTION 4: In-Custody Deaths 222 SECTION 5: Death Notification to Next of Kin 223 SECTION 6: Non-Coroner Hospice and Terminally Ill Investigations 224 SECTION 7: Coroner’s Disaster Plan 225 SECTION 8: Morgue 226 SECTION 9: Standard Operation Procedures 227 SECTION 10: Removal of Remains 228 SECTION 11: Release of Information 229 SECTION 12: Contamination 230 SECTION 13: Resources 231 SECTION 14: Organ and Tissue Donation Policy 232 *RED - IMPORTANT TO KNOW *BLUE - NEED TO KNOW *GREEN - SHOULD KNOW *BLACK - GOOD TO BE FAMILIAR WITH 1 1 Chapter 1: Code of Ethics and General Rules 3 Chapter 1: Code of Ethics and General Rules Law Enforcement Code of Ethics As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; 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 men to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; 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 in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Office. 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 the 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 the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession.....law enforcement. 4 Chapter 1: Code of Ethics and General Rules SECTION 1: Individual Duties and Responsibilities 1). Introduction and Purpose This directive is intended to define the duties and responsibilities of Office members, in both general and specific terms. It is hoped this will help each member have a better understanding of their responsibilities between the different levels of command and provide members with a basic knowledge and realization of the importance of their roles in the Office. 2). Chain-of-command In the absence of the Sheriff and unless otherwise designated, the chain-of-command shall be: a. Undersheriff b. Division Commanders by division commanded. c. On Call Commander d. On-duty watch commander. 3). Duties and Responsibilities of All Members It shall be the duty and responsibility of all members to fulfill, to the greatest extent possible, the functions of the Office, division, section, unit or position to which they are assigned. a. Adherence to Law: Uphold the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the United States, the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and the appropriate ordinances of the County of Sutter. b. Obeying Orders: Obey and carry out all lawful orders of superior officers whether written or oral. c. Respect for Superiors and Associates: All employees should treat each other with respect and courtesy. Negative comments should not be made toward any employee of the Office in public or to another employee. d. Conduct in Public: Conduct of Sheriff’s personnel with the public is expected and required to be commensurate with the high level of trust the public places on law enforcement. Personnel should conduct themselves in a manner that strives not to bring discredit on the Office or the County of Sutter. 4). Duties and Responsibilities of Command Officers and Supervisors Command Officer/Supervisors: Are charged with performing additional duties beyond what is expected of all employees. Those duties may include but are not limited to the following: a. Responsibility for Office Objectives: They shall administer, supervise and hold subordinates accountable for Office objectives and policies. b. Responsibility for Actions: Assume the responsibility for the supervision of all members of their assigned division, watch, or detail, who are subordinate to them. They shall be held accountable for the proper execution of all orders and the conduct of subordinates under their immediate supervision. c. Providing Supervision: By act, manner and attitude, promote the understanding of procedures essential for effective organizational control and the accomplishment of Office objectives. They shall take all reasonable steps to assure that members under their supervision perform their duties completely, promptly