Procedure 200 Rules and Regulations Flashcards
means the job tasks of a member, which may include a specific beat, post, or
geographical responsibility
ASSIGNMENT
means the unbroken line of authority extending from the chief of police
through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution
CHAIN OF COMMAND”
refers to the San Antonio Police Department, the members of the organization, and the
physical assets of the entity
DEPARTMENT
means orders issued for the purpose of instruction, clarification of policy,
and establishment of procedure or rules in the form of departmental orders, special orders, chief’s
memorandum, personnel orders, training bulletins, and division orders.
DEPARTMENTAL ORDERS”
may be used synonymously with departmental orders
DIRECTIVES
use of the masculine gender shall also include, where applicable, the female gender.
GENDER”
means as soon as possible and feasible
IMMEDIATELY”
means any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance, which, when introduced into the
body, may cause an impairment of any mental or physical capacity
INTOXICANT”
means any level of mental or physical incapacitation resulting from the voluntary
introduction of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance into the body.
INTOXICATION”
means the action is permissive
MAY”
mean all employees of the San Antonio Police Department.
MEMBERS”
means the action is mandatory
MUST”
means a comprehensive, instructional, written communication providing direction in the
accomplishment of a police related task.
PROCEDURES”
means the action is mandatory.
SHALL”
means the action is advisory. Where used, “should” indicates the procedure is not mandatory.
However, it should be followed if the situation permits.
SHOULD”
means any member who is subject to the authority of another.
SUBORDINATE”
mean sworn personnel of this department who have attained the rank of
sergeant or above.
SUPERVISORY OFFICERS”
means that period of time beginning when the member reports for duty and ending
when he is relieved from duty by either the dispatcher or a supervisory officer.
TOUR OF DUTY”
means the action is mandatory
WILL”
Defying the authority of any supervisory officer by obvious disrespect, disputing
his orders, or failure or deliberate refusal to obey any lawful order given by him shall be deemed
INSUBORDINATION:
