Written Directives, PASS, Duty Manuals Flashcards
Definition: A generic term used to describe all of the Department’s directives, regardless of the material or importance.
Written Directive
Definition: Form from the Board of Police Commissioners to all Department members
Board Resolution
Definition: Form from the office of a specific bureau to members of that bureau. (May include an expiration date.)
Bureau Memorandum
Definition: Form from the office of the Chief of Police to all members. May include an expiration date.)
Chief’s Memorandum
Definition: Form that provides information or instruction to all members of matters affecting more than on organizational element.
Department Memorandum
Definition: Form that describes duties and responsibilities performed by members assigned to a specific element that includes a list of related written directive and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Duty Manual
Definition: Form from the Office of General Counsel to all members concerning legal guidelines, opinions, or clarification of points of law.
Legal Bulletin
Definition: Provides policies and procedures relating to matters of personnel management.
Personnel Policy and Benefits Manual
Definition: Provides instructions which outline operational policies, rules, and procedures.
Procedural Instruction
Definition: Information regarding a specific activity, circumstance, or event, and is limited to a specific time period. (Will include an expiration date.)
Special Order
Which department will be review all prepared, proposed, and/or revised written directives for typographical errors and conflicts with existing policies prior to final signature?
Research and Development Division (RADD)
Definition: A web-based application subscribed to through REJIS that electronically notifies, stores, distributes, archives, and tracks acknowledgement of all written directives.
PASS
