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Alameda Police Department Policy Manual
Law Enforcement Policy
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To All Employees:
The Alameda Police Department Policy Manual is intended as a tool to assist members of the
Department, individually and collectively, as we work together to promote public safety and enhance
quality of life through our delivery of professional police services in our community. Adherence to
Department Policy is mandatory, and compliance enables the men and women of the Alameda
Police Department to better achieve goals and objectives, promotes accountability, and strengthens
trust within our community.
The Policy Manual is based on current, relevant and applicable Federal Law, State Law, Legal
Precedent and the best practices within the Law Enforcement Profession. The Policy Manual also
incorporates policies, rules, and regulations, and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
As outlined in Policy 106.1 of this manual, all employees are responsible for familiarity and
compliance with the policies contained herein. The Policy Manual is available to all employees via
the Local Area Network (LAN), which includes the vehicle based Mobile Data System (MDS).
The Alameda Police Department Policy Manual acts as a compass to guide the Department as we
move forward in our journey of collaborative problem solving with other stakeholders in creating a
better, safer Alameda. At the same time, the Policy Manual is founded in the Alameda Police
Department's rich and long established history of providing the very best in traditional, professional
police service.
While it is understood that no policy, rule, or regulation can completely govern every facet of our
complex and unique profession, employees must never forget that in the eyes of the people we
serve, the actions of each member of the Alameda Police Department reflect our character,
professionalism, and integrity.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department Policy Manual
Law Enforcement Policy
Published with permission by Alameda Police DepartmentCopyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/12/03, All Rights Reserved. ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT - 2ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Alameda Police Department is a team of dedicated men and women committed to
providing:
Alameda Police Department Leadership Pledge
As members of this Department, we are leaders in our organization and community. Through
teamwork and innovation, we strive to provide mentorship, training, equipment and support;
encourage collaborative problem solving and maintaining high morale. We are committed to the
principles of leadership and will continue to strengthen relationships within our community by
remaining true to our core values of integrity, professionalism and service.• Professional, proactive and personable police services;
• Collaborative problem-solving with other governmental and community organizations;
• An open relationship with citizens focused on improving their quality of life.
Alameda Police Department Policy Manual
Law Enforcement Policy
Published with permission by Alameda Police DepartmentCopyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/12/03, All Rights Reserved.Table of Contents
CHIEF'S MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
100 - Law Enforcement Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
101 - Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
102 - Oath of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
103 - Statement of Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .