General Orders Flashcards
What are the department values
Leadership,Service Orientation,Integrity,Excellence,Fairness,Teamwork,Personal Responsibility
An employee who refuses to be examined for controlled substances or alcohol may be discharged but in no event shall the discipline be less than how many days of suspension.
5
A second refusal to submit to examination for controlled substances or alcohol shall result in what
termination
What are potential uses for Social Media
Investigative tool, Community outreach, Time sensitive notifications, Recruitment, Background investigations.
If a member has an order of protection or similar order placed on them who shall be contacted
Legal Advisor
What is the maximum amount of time someone be on Vacation leave or lwop after having an order of protection served on them
12 months
If a member does not request or is not eligible for authorized leave shall be
Indefinitely suspended without pay
What body piercing are female sworn members allowed to wear on duty
1 small spherical conservative colored, diamond, gold white pearl or silver per ear. Both ears must match and must be attached at the ear lobe.
Who has the final authority on tattoos
Chief of police or is designee
What is defined as excessive tattoos
Any tattoo on the hand except for one on the left ring finger that is no bigger that a wedding band. On the legs unless the member is in civilian clothes in which case the tattoo on legs may not extend more that 6” above the center of the anklebone. Any tattoo or brand above the collarbone.
Are casual or dress down day permitted
no
In addition to disciplinary action for violating dress code what else may be done
Supervisor may order an employee to change attire
What are the hair standards for male officers
no lower than the shirt collar at the back of the neck and the top of the ear at the sides when the employee is standing with head in a normal posture. Hair will not exceed 2 inches in bulk regardless of length.
What are the hair standards for female officers
hair shall not extend below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Hair shall not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear.
Standards for female officers who have longer hair
Bangs shall not extend lower than the top of the eyebrows and shall not be visible when wearing headgear. Hair shall not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins. A single french braid, bun, or ponytail will be acceptable. The ponytail or bun shall be worn no higher than the top of the ears in the back of the head and not extend more than 6” below the top of the color of a uniform shirt.
What are the mustache requirements
Neatly trimmed and not exceed one quarter inch below the corner of the mouth. May not obscure upper lip or extend more than one half inch beyond corners of mouth.
What are the sideburn requirements
Not excessively heavy or bushy, tapered to match hair cut, Shall not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening.
What are the beard requirments
Beard growth must be mainted between 1/4” - 1/2” in length. Full beards should be maintained by the member to not extend to any part of the neck. Facial hair may cover below the jaw, but must end before the downward curve of the neck at a clean shave line. Circle beards shall not extend more than 1/2” past the corner of the mouth.
What are the authorized carrying systems for plain clothes officers
Carrying systems may be either leather or ballistic nylon in black or brown.
What are the required duty items
Badge, Firearm and ammunition, body armor, Dept ID, Drivers license, Notebook and pen, blue book, handcuffs and key, O.C., Taser, Impact weapon available at the ready, Duty belt, radio, Reporting forms and appropriate citations.
How often shall uniform inspections be done
Supervisory personnel shall inspect uniforms when members report for their duty assignments or whenever appropriate
General Weapons Inspections
Supervisors are responsible for periodically inspecting the condition and status of the weapons carried by their subordinates. Supervisors shall ensure that officers carry clean, charged and appropriately loaded firearms while on duty. These inspections which shall be documented by the supervisor shall occur not less than annually. In addition members firearms shall be inspected during biennual detailing as provided by the department armorer or designee
How often do supervisors have to inspect weapons of bicycle or motor officers.
Monthly basis with ppr entries documenting inspections. Detailing by armorer will be done annually.
All personal body armor shall
Be suitable for concealed use with standard uniform, Be at least a threat level IIA and meet NIJ standards, Be serviceable in accordance with manf. & industry standards
Personal body armor maintenance
Supervisors shall verify annually that members possess required serviceable body armor.
When will the department replace an officers body armor
If it has been hit by an object capable of damaging the ballistic panel or is involved in a motor vehicle collision where the panels may have sustained damage it WILL be replaced at the departments expense.
What are the requirements allow a knife to be carried
Folding blade, 4” max blade, Locks open, 1 or 2 hand opening, inspected monthly by supervisor.
Approved knife carrying methods
In a pocket using side clip, completely concealed, secured on belt in a holder with strap or cover.
Prohibited Knife uses
To remove flex cuffs, as a weapon unless under unusual circumstances
What is the process for a uniform or equipment replacement
Immediate supervisor will inspect items and approve or disapprove request. If approved member will complete a Uniform/Equipment Replacement Form TPD FORM 1681 and present it to the supply custodian.
Define de-escalation
De-escalation is taking action an or communicating verbally or non-verbally during a potential force encounter to stabilize the situation and reduce the immediacy of a threat so that more time, options, and resources are available to resolve the situation using the least force necessary. De-escalation is also an effort to reduce or end the use of force after a threat has diminished.
Define force
Any physical effort by a department member to compel the compliance of an unwilling subject.
When may officers use force
Effect a lawful arrest detention or search, overcome resistance or prevent escape, prevent the commission of a crime, defend themselves or others, gain compliance with a lawful order, prevent a person from injuring themself.
Reasonableness of force is based on what
The totality of the circumstances known by the officer at the time force was used.
What components factor into an objectively reasonable decision to use force.
purpose, Efforts to de-escalate,proportionality, The nature & seriousness of the threat encountered, Whether the officers actions unnecessarily or recklessly escalated the situation
Define proportionality
Officers shall balance the totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time with the severity of the offense committed and the subjects level of resistance. Proportional force does not require officers to use the same type or amount of force as the subject. The more immediate the threat and the more likely that the threat will result in serious physical injury or death the greater the level of force that may be proportional, reasonable and necessary to counter it.
Define Provocation
conduct that may create or contribute to a need to use force that might not otherwise be necessary.
Significant injury
A significant injury is an injury resulting from use of force that creates a reasonable risk of death or causes serious disfigurement.
Officers shall not use of force under what conditions
To punish or retaliate, against individuals who only confront them verbally, against handcuffed or restrained subjects.
Circumstances that influence the level of force used include but not limited to what
Nature of the offense, Behavior and actions of the subject, physical size and conditioning of the subject relative to the officer, Feasibility and availability of alternative responses and availability of additional officers.
What factors may be a reason for a subjects inability to comply other than a deliberate attempt to resist
Medical conditions, Mental impairment, developmental disability, physical limitation, language barrier, drug interaction, behavioral crisis, hearing impairment
What shall officers do when taking physical control of someone
Recognize that their conduct prior to the use of force including the display of a weapon may influence the level of force necessary, exercise reasonable care that their actions do not precipitate an unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, Continually assess the situation and adjust the use of force appropriately
What are the levels of resistance
Psychological intimidation, Verbal Non-Compliance, Passive Resistance, Defensive Resistance, Active Aggression, Deadly Force
What should a force response be limited to a the psychological intimidation, verbal non-compliance and passive resistance levels
Verbal direction, handcuffing, escort & control holds
What are the levels of force
Officer presence, verbal direction, empty hand control (soft and hard), Intermediate weapons, Deadly force.
Officers may discharge a firearm when
During qualifications or at a range, for testing at crime lab, To kill dangerous animal when necessary to protect a person, to kill seriously injured animal, when justified using deadly force.
Officers may not discharge their firearm when
As a warning shot, at a moving vehicle, from a moving vehicle
What is a supervisors responsibility upon notification of a use of force
When required by GO 2080 respond to scene, identify parties involved, identify and preserve evidence, Classify type of force used, making investigative and command notifications as outlined in GO 2080, Ensure that involved and witness officer reports are thorough and accurate, Document investigative actions taken.
OPS shall be notified under what circumstances
Use of force against person that results in transport to a hospital, Use of force resulting in significant injury, Any allegation of excessive use of force, The discovery of information that conflicts with the officers account, Use of fore prohibited by policy, any indication the force was used out of policy, hard control against a restrained person, K9 bites of unintended subject, k9 bites resulting in significant injury, K9 bites to the head, neck or groin.
Use of force Type 0
Physical interaction meant to separate, guide or control that does not cause injury greater than temporary pain or redness for example: Arm bars, writs locks, pressure points, push not strike impact, TARP or Spit Sock application. No Blue Team needed and no supervisory response needed.
Use of Force Type 1
Threatened use of force through aiming of a lethal or less lethal weapon such as Firearem, CEW, Felx baton, pepperball etc….. Supervisor notification required but response to scene is discretionary. Blue team type 1 report required.
Use of Force Type II
hard empty hand tactics or use of intermediate weapons or any claims of force resulting in injury. Arm bars with claim of injury, force resulting in abrasions, strikes or kicks, hard take downs, use of Felx, CEW, papperball etc… Blue Team type II report required… Supervisor shall respond and investigate Interview involved officers, witness officers subject, canvass for civilian witnesses, collect and review BWCs and MVRS or 3rd party videos. Take photos of officers involved. Subject to random selection by force analysis unit for review by FRB
Use of Force Type II K9
K9 bite of intended subject with no or minor injury. K9 officer notifies field sgt who shall respond to scene and initiates Type II Investigation. Commander notification and COC reviews completed use of force reports. Reviewed by FRB
Use of Force Type III
Use of force resulting in significant injury or use of unreasonable force or constitutional violations. Broken Bones, closed head injuries sutures, dislocations loss of consiousness, use of force against restrained person. Type III blueteam report, supervisor shall respond to scene, OPS commander Shall be notified, OPS consults with CID for response and investigation, Reviewed by COC, Reviewed by FRB
Use of Force Type III K9
Unintended subject or significant injury or bite to head neck or groin. K9 officer notifies field Sgt who shall respond and initiate Type III investigation protocol
Use of Force Type IV
Use of deadly force regardless if results were injury or death. Discharge of firearm, use of vehicle as deadly force, impact weapon strike to head, choke holds, use of force resulting in death. OPS Blueteam report required, supervisory response and screening at scene, OPS & CID response, reviewed by SERB or FRB
Force Types I, II, III are reviewed by who
Chain of command at least 2 levels above rank of member using force
K9 Types II & III are reviewed by who
COC through level of Division Commander
Types I, II, III and K9 II & III will have a written report evaluating what
use of force for reasonableness, necessity, proportionality…. Tactics and decision making, Supervision, Equipment, Policy Compliance, Training, Reporting and investigation.
Force Types III & IV, K9 II & III, and samples of Type II will be reviewed by who
FRB
The Force Review Board will prepare a report for the chief of police evaluating what
Proper categorization of force type, thoroughness of supervisory investigation, Identification and handling of deficiencies and command findings.
Type IV reports not reviewed by FRB will be reviewed by who
Sentinel Event Review Board
The SERB will prepare written reports to the Chief of Police evaluating what
Adequacy of policy, potential violations of GO’s, Use of force same as FRB, Tactics and decision making, member actions, communication, supervision, training issues and needs, equipment deficiencies or needs, other issued that played a role in the event.
Define an arrest
The seizure of a person when, under the totality of the circumstances, a reasonable person would not feel free to leave.
Define probable cause
Reasonably trustworthy knowledge, based on articulable facts and circumstance, that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime as been, is being, or is about to e committed, and that the person to be arrested has committed, is committing or is about to commit that crime.
An officer may at anytime with or without a warrant arrest a person if the officer has probable cause to believe
A felony, misdemeanor, or a petty offense has been committed and probable cause exists to believe the person to be arrested has committed the offense.
How much force should officers use to make an arrest
Officers shall use only the minimum force necessary to affect an arrest or restraint.
When shall a supervisor be notified of an ill or injured prisoner
as soon as practicable and an injured Person Report shall be completed.
With or without a warrant an officer may make an arrest under what circumstances
Anytime in public place, at subjects private residence, If the officer has been invited inside, if the subject has come outside of the residence, if the officer is invited into a third parties residence
What shall officers inform a person being arrested
The cause of the arrest or existence of a warrant
When do officers not need to inform an arrestee of the cause of the arrest or existence of a warrant
When providing information would imperil the arrest, when subject is presently engaged in the commission of the offense, the officer is in pursuit of the subject immediately after committing the offense, the subject resists officer forcibly before officer can provide the information.
Where is someone taken who is facing outstanding federal charges.
Federal Correctional Institute 8901 S Wilmot Road between 0600-2400
When should the alternative to jail program be used
For misdemeanor warrant arrests except for DUI, DV, or leaving the scene warrants. Program is operational business days between 0800-1115 & 1330-1600
When may supervisors authorize forcible entry to serve a misdemeanor warrant.
In serious cases in which there is reason to believe that harm may result to persons if the warrant is not served.
What information must be provided to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base when a member of the armed forces is arrested
Name, rank, DOB, serial number or person… The offense which they are charged and the TPD case number.
The U-Visa provides an avenue to legal status for immigrant crime victims who
have suffered substantial physical abuse, possess information regarding the activity, offers a source of help in the investigation and prosecution
Who is TPD’s certifying official for U-Visas
ISB Chief
Any time a foreign national is arrested or detained for an extended period of time what shall the officer do
Contact communications to determine if consular notifications are voluntary or mandatory
When do federal and state legislators have immunity from arrest
During the term of the legislative session plus 15 days before and after
What do federal and state legislators have immunity from
Any offense except for treason, felonies, misdemeanors involving a breach of peace such as DOC, Assault, DV but not DUI
Can a juvenile detained solely for a status offense be securely detained
No
How long can juvenile be detained in a secure detention center
6 hours
When does a supervisor need to approve a juvenile detention
when its longer than 2 hours
Define Chronic Juvenile Felony Offender
A juvenile who has had two prior and separate adjudications and dispositions for conduct that would constitute a historical prior felony conviction if the juvenile had been tried as an adult.
Define Delinquent
Child 8 years of age or older and under 18 if criminal act commited would be a criminal offense if child was an adult
Define Dependent Child
Child under 8 who committed an act that if committed by an older child that child would be considered delinquent of incorrigible
When is supervisor approval required when releasing a juvenile
When the juvenile is being turned over to someone other than their parents or stepparents
Define Status Offense
An act committed by a juvenile that is only considered a criminal offense because of their age.
When should a juvenile be booked into Pima County Jail
When they are 15 or older and arrested for murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, sexual assault, arson of an occupied structure, armed robbery or aggravated assault
What information shall the monthly juvenile and adult detention logs contain
date, time in and out, payroll number number of officers who secured and removed person, detainee name dob and gender, case number, charges and if a meal was served.
How often do detainees need to be checked while being held in a holding cell
Every 15 minutes at minimum
When transporting someone all officers shall do what
Complete a transport log on MTC to include the destination and odometer reading last for digits
If a supervisor is unable to resolve a conflict at a hospital or jail when it comes to an injured or ill person what shall that supervisor do
Contact the departments legal advisor and a division or force commander
What form must be completed when an arrestee weather booked or field released complains of illness or injury
Injured Person Report TPD 732
When is supervisor approval needed for detentions in a department holding cell area.
When detentions are longer that 2 hours
Define reasonable suspicion
More than a hunch and less than probable cause, articulable reasons to suspect that criminal activity is ongoing and that the person stopped is involved in that criminal activity.
When may an officer seize someone
Only when that officer as Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause
If an individual asks for a copy of a field interview report what shall the officer provide them
a business card with the date, time and location of the FI and advise the person that the report will be ready in 72 hours
The federal privacy act of 1974 requires a person be told what prior to requesting their SSN
Whether providing the SSN is voluntary or mandatory, the statutory authority for making the arrest and the purpose…. TPD member shall advise them that providing their SSN is voluntary, is requested as a matter of department policy and that the SSN is used to ensure accurate record keeping
Officers shall not do what when dealing with people recording police activity
Demand identification from a person photographing or recording, Demand that the person provide a reason for recording, Detain a person based on the recording, Intentionally block or obstruct cameras or recording devices in any manner
A search warrant may be issued to do what
Recover stolen or embezzled property, seize property used as a means of committing a public offense, seize property in the possession of any person who intends to use is as a means to commit an offense, seize property in the possession of another to whom it may have been delivered for the purpose of concealing or preventing it from being discovered. Seize evidence of a crime,seize property for official inspection
What hours can a standard search warrant be served
Between 0630-2200
Before any search warrant execution where forced entry may be needed a briefing will be held that includes what
raid and arrest planning, all personnel involved and their assignments, diagrams, sketches, photographs and or maps of the target location, special equipment needed
Who shall be notified of the location of the execution of a search warrant
Division or Force Commander and Communications
What is the supervisors role during service of a search warrant
The supervisor in charge shall have possession of the warrant, hand it directly to the person upon whom the warrant is served and explain its purpose at that time.
How many days do you have to serve a search warrant
5 calendar days
How many days until the warrant must be returned
3 business days
Do all officers involved in the initial entry of a warrant have to wear body armor
Yes, however a supervisor may permit exceptions but those must be documented
What factors provide reasonable belief for a pat down/frisk
Bulges in clothing suggesting the presence of an object capable of inflicting injury or demeanor suggesting the possibility that subject is armed, actions to include furtive movement to a hide a weapon upon approach or words or actions that are threatening, prior knowledge of the person.
Who is eligible for the address confidentiality program
victims of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking who fear for their safety
What can be presented to indicate that someone is lawfully in the united states
Arizona DL, AZ non-operating ID, valid tribal enrollment card, any valid united states federal, state or local govt issued ID
How often shall supervisors conduct inspections
monthly
How shall supervisors handle backup units during a call
Supervisors shall ensure that only the appropriate number of back up units are assigned and that they return to service as soon as possible
During a 10-84/18 or 10-99 call what shall supervisors first do
A field supervisor shall immediately advise dispatch that they are enroute
What role will supervisors have in patrol staffing
Supervisors will establish work hours in concert with Division and Bureau policies
What are sworn members arriving on scene of a crime or other police incident responsible for
Identification, security and protection of the scene, prevention of further injury or loss of life to include application of first aid, apprehension of suspects, completion of a thorough investigation, locate and interview complainant and witnesses, collection of evidence and completion of all reports
Who has incident command of a scene
The person managing the police scene
What shall a supervisor do when enroute to a major incident or scene requiring a supervisor
Notify communications that they are enroute
When arriving on scene of a major incident what shall a supervisor do
Assume incident command when appropriate