Recruit Handbook Flashcards
Mission Statement
Preventing crime and increasing public trust while honoring the responsibilities granted to us by those we serve, with continued focused on partnerships, learning, and innovation.
Core values
Integrity, courage, service
Recruit, honor code
We will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate among us anyone who does
Integrity
Honest and ethical behavior in all we do, our actions will match our words
Courage
Selfless devotion to duty, taking action in the face of danger, and holding ourselves, and our peers to the highest ethical standards
Service
Providing respectful police services to all realizing that we achieve more through partnerships our motto “to serve and protect” is not just a slogan… it’s our way of life
Decision-making model
1) Collect information
2) assess the situation, threats and risks.
3) Consider department policy and available options.
4) Take action
5) review and reassess.
Authority
Do personnel have the legal authority or mandate to act in a particular instance?
Reasonable
Would a reasonable officer act similarly under the totality of circumstances?
Necessary
Is the intended action required or needed based on circumstances?
Miranda advisement
You have the right to remain silent
Anything you say Cannon will be used against you in a court of law
You have the right to consult a lawyer prior to questioning and have the lawyer present during questioning
If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, a lawyer will be appointed to you represent you before any questioning if you request one
You can stop the interview and request to remain silent or request a lawyer at any time before or during questioning
The fourth amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable, searches, and seizures, shall not be violated and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
Things you must prove in a court of law, in order to obtain a conviction
L – location of offense (where it occurred)
O – offense (elements of the crime)
V – venue (did you have jurisdiction?)
I – identification (suspects involved)
D – date &. time of defense (approximate)
Six Rules of approaching subjects.
Hands
Weapons
Associates
Escape routes
Footing
Cover And concealment
4 Rules of firearm safety.
1) All weapons must be treated as if they are always loaded.
2) Never let the muzzle of a weapon point at anything you were not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until the sites are on the target and your repaired to shoot.
4) Always be certain of the target and beyond
