Manu Flashcards
to be the premier law enforcement agency by building trust, creating partnership, and sharing leadership within sapd and the community for a safer san antonio
vision
the san antonio police department is dedicated to improving the quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people we serve. we act with integrity to reduce fear and crime while treating all with respect, compassion and fairness.
mission
guiding principles
integrity, respect, compassion and fairness
we have integrity, we hold ourselves accountable and demand the highest level of ethical and moral standards from all. we are tile model, acting with courage and building trust within the organization and the comunity.
integrity
we are respectful. mutual respect is the foundation for every interaction. we value diversity and encourage open communication by treating everyone with dignity and fairness
respect
we are compassionate. compassion guides our actions as we care for one another. we treat people with kindness and respect while working for the benefit of all.
compassion
we are fair. we are committed to consistently treating people in a courteous and impartial manner.
fairness
the rules and regulations officially adopted and set forth in this manual are for the guidance, and control of the conduct of all members of the police department of the city of san antonio, texas
purpose rules and regulations
these rules are designed to promote efficiency, discipline, and good public relations by setting forth policies governing the conduct and demeanor of every member of the police department, both on-and off -dutty
purpose rules and regulations
pursuant to article v of the charter of the city of san antonio chief of the police department, the director shall have supervision and control over the police department subject to approval by the city manager
city charter. rules regulation
pursuant to article VII of the collective bargaining agreement between the city of san antonio and the san antonio police officers association, the chief of police shall have the exclusive right to establish, rescind, or modify departmental rules and regulations while such contract is in effect, subject to review by the city manager. changes will be made through departmental orders issued by the chief of police and reviewed by the fire and police civil service commission and the city manager
collective bargaining agreement. rules regulations
pursuant to chapter 143 of the local government code, as amended, the chief of the san antonio police department shall have the power to take disciplinary action or suspend indefinitely an officer under his supervision for violation of either chapter 143 of the local government code, the civil service rules of the city of san antonio or these rules and regulations. in addition, the chief of police shall be empowered to take disciplinary action or suspend indefinitely any other police employee for violation of these rules and regulations.
local government code. rules and regulations
these rules and regulations govern the conduct, responsibilities, duties, assignment of and the use of equipment by all members of the department. these rules and regulations may further cover such other matters as chief of police may seem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department, and additionally incorporate departmental orders, directives, and procedures. these rules and regulations become effective on the date of issuance and rescind the rules and regulations of the san antonio police department issued on scepter 24, 1984 and became effective on November 1, 1984.
1.03 scope. rules regulation
effective date the rules and regulations of the san antonio police department, which are incorporated in general manual, apply to all employees, both sworn and non-sworn, and have the effect of an order. these rules and regulations, as revised and adopted on July 20, 2015, became effective on August 20 2015.
1.04 acknowledgment
