General orders Flashcards
Civilian employees who are assigned to supervisory positions will exercise the same authority and
responsibility over their work area as that of
a sworn supervisor in the same capacity
Police Training Interns are civilian employees and will be assigned to
a police officer or sergeant
for supervision
Reserves are sworn voluntary personnel and will be assigned to
Sergeant for supervision.
To achieve effective direction, coordination, and control, the number of personnel under the
immediate control of a supervisor will not be
excessive.
Employees will obey the lawful orders of a supervisor including any order relayed from a
supervisor by an employee of the same or lesser rank
When an employee receives an order that conflicts with federal, state, or local laws or a previously
issued order, the employee will
inform the supervisor of the conflict.
The supervisor will then
resolve the conflict in accordance with
all laws and Departmental or Divisional guidelines
________ will
- Actively monitor, direct, and supervise employees of lesser rank to ensure the proper and
efficient performance of their assigned duties. - Assume command of any situation coming to the supervisor’s attention that requires his
involvement.
G.O. 106 LINES OF AUTHORITY LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS 106-3 LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT - Respond to emergencies as necessary. The first supervisor on the scene of an emergency
will take charge and issue any commands necessary to bring the situation under control or
containment as quickly as possible. - Ensure that subordinates make all required reports promptly, accurately and completely
on proper forms. - Ensure proper maintenance and care of Departmental property.
- Promptly obey orders of superiors and ensure that subordinates do the same.
- With the exception of supervisors of the rank of sergeant, appoint a supervisor of the next
lower rank to act in their place when they are absent from duty. A supervisor so
appointed will have the same authority as the appointing supervisor. (A Division
Commander may request another captain to act in his behalf when he is absent from
duty.) - When a supervisor appoints someone to act in his place he will designate an acting
supervisor through a memorandum to his supervisor, for distribution to supervisors and
affected employees and the Office of the Chief of Police, specifying:
a) The person acting in his place;
b) The duration
Police Supervisors
It shall be the duty of all ______, ______, and ________ to take corrective action
and submit a written report to an immediate supervisor whenever they learn through
personal observation or report, any violation of these General Orders, the Divisional
Operating Procedures, the L.R.P.D. Rules and Regulations, the Civil Service
Commissions Rules and Regulations, the ordinances of the City of Little Rock, and/or
laws of the State of Arkansas or the United States by any employee of the Department.
commanders, supervisors, and officers
Should the violation involve an incident of a serious nature, the supervisor or
commanding officer detecting or notified of the violation shall
relieve the offender from
duty and take custody of any credentials and firearms issued by the Department
When a violation does not involve gross misconduct but could cause discredit to the Department or any member thereof, a report shall be made in writing setting out the
-Known facts of the case
-Investigation initiated to determine the nature and degree
of the violation.
Minor violations which do not involve gross misconduct and which will not reflect discredit upon the Department, but which indicate a need for some form of discipline and/or training, may be handled by the
-Offender’s commander or supervisor
Pursuant to the authority granted by the legislative body of the City of Little Rock, the
Chief of Police shall have the right to suspend any employee who may be under his
jurisdiction and control for
incompetence, neglect of duty, immorality, drunkenness, the
improper use of any substance that modifies behavior to the extent that it is noticeable or
affects job performance, or failure or refusal to obey orders given by proper authority or
the Orders, Rules and Regulations and directives promulgated by the Chief of Police.
In cases where circumstances indicate a violation of Federal Law has been committed the
appropriate _______ will be notified.
Federal Agency
For the purposes of protecting life and property, officers shall always be considered ______ while in the City of Little Rock and shall be prepared to act any time circumstances indicate
their services are required.
on duty
All officers shall perform their duties as required or directed by
law, departmental rule,
policy, directive, or by order from a supervisory officer.
Pursuant to ACA 5-73-104 and 5-73-120, a law enforcement officer may carry and use weapons,
which would otherwise be illegal.
Sworn personnel shall not perform their
duties in any manner that shall cause a suspect to be _____ or _____ to a crime.
coerced to admit or involuntarily confess
Little Rock Police Department personnel shall not cause any ___ in
arraignment nor shall they fail to inform defendants of their rights against self-incrimination
unnecessary delay
Whenever a member of the Little Rock Police Department initiates a custodial interview of a
suspect, the individual shall immediately be read _____ from the Little
Rock Police Department form
“Miranda Warning”
What is:
- You have the right to remain silent.
- Anything you say can and will be used against you in court.
- You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are
being questioned. - If you can not afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before
any questioning at no cost to you, if you wish. - You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or
make any statements
Miranda rights
What is:
I have read the above statement of my rights and fully understand each and every
right. No promises or threats have been made to induce me into making this
statement. With full knowledge of my rights, I hereby waive those rights and agree
to answer questions concerning the offense which I am suspected of committing
“Waiver of Rights”
An officer lawfully present in any place may, in the performance of their duties, stop and
detain any person who they reasonably suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to
commit a felony or a misdemeanor involving danger of forcible injury to persons or of
appropriation of or damage to property, if such action is _______ either to obtain
or verify the identification of the person or to determine the lawfulness of his conduct.
reasonably necessary
Officers may use such _______ as may be reasonably necessary under the
circumstances to stop and detain any person for the purpose authorized
non deadly force