1.0 Administrative Policies Flashcards
Department policy places a greater value on the preservation of life than on?
The apprehension of criminal offenders
Member shall only use force in accordance with what?
1.
2.
- Law
2. Established guidelines.
Deadly force shall only be used when all reasonable alternatives have been?
1.
2.
- Exhausted
2. Appear impractical
Members shall not mistreat persons who are in custody. Members shall handle such persons in accordance with?
1.
2.
- All laws
2. Established Department Procedures
Firearms shall be considered what?
Defenses weapons
Firearms shall only be used for what?
1.
2.
- To protect human life.
2. To prevent serious bodily injury.
LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT POLICY
Liquid chemical agents shall only be used under what circumstances?
1.
- When it is necessary to overcome violent physical force or resistance likely to result in injury to either the suspect, officer(s), or others present.
USE OF TASER POLICY A taser may be used when? 1. 2. 3.
- When lethal force is not justified or necessary.
- Attempts to subdue the suspect have been or will be ineffective.
- Or it will be unsafe for offices to approach with in contact range of the suspect.
CARRYING WEAPONS ON AIRLINES POLICY
Officers will comply with regulations of what departments for carrying firearms while on board aircraft?
1.
2.
- U.S. Department of Transportation.
2. Federal Aviation Agency.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT POLICY
Members shall encourage citizens to bring forward legitimate grievances regarding what?
1.
2.
- Inadequate police services.
2. Misconduct by members.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT POLICY
Complaints shall be received how?
1.
2.
- Courteously.
2. Without delay.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT POLICY
Members shall be informed of the __ of citizen complaints made against them and the __ of those complaints.
1.
2.
- nature
2. disposition
COURT AND SUBPOENA POLICY
The San Diego Police Department shall generally accept for service all criminal, civil, and Civil Service subpoenas if received a minimum of __ court days prior to the court appearance.
1
5
COURT AND SUBPOENA POLICY
Officers may be individually served up to the court appearance date and may not refuse service to the __ notice
short
OPERATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES POLICY
Member shall comply with the rules of the road as outlined in the California vehicle code. Member shall not violate traffic laws without __ and __ cause.
1.
2.
- good
2. justifiable
OPERATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES POLICY
Member shall operate official vehicles in a __ and __ manner.
1.
2.
- careful
2. prudent
OPERATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES POLICY
Members involved in a police equipment accident shall notify and do what?
1.
2.
3.
- Notify the radio dispatcher.
- Render first aide as necessary.
- Assist at the scene until additional police units arrived.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION POLICY
An emergency response shall be made when the officer reasonably believes there exist a __?
1.
- serious danger to human life.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION POLICY
While responding to emergency calls, officers shall drive with?
1.
- Due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway
POLICY FOR REVIEWING POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS
__ shall be responsible for addressing inadequate or poor driving habits of their subordinates.
A Commanding Officer
POLICY FOR REVIEWING POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS
A __ shall be dispatched to oversee all police equipment accident investigations and will make a written report.
1.
- field supervisor
CITY-OWNED TAKE-HOME VEHICLE POLICY
City-owned vehicle shall not be taken home or use outside of normal working hours unless specifically authorized by a __ or __.
1.
2.
- commanding officer
2. higher authority
OVERTIME COMPENSATION POLICY
Authority shall be deligated to each __ and __ in the department to manage overtime.
1.
2.
- supervisor
2. manager
PROCESSING REQUEST FOR COUNSEL ACTION AND INTERFACE WITH CITY COUNCIL POLICY
All inquiries to the city manager’s office, Mayor and Council shall be handled by the __ or __.
1.
2.
- Chief of Police
2. his designee
