RELEASE_20241126_T122508_Antioch PD Policy Manual (2) (2)

Antioch Police Department Antioch PD Policy Manual CHIEF'S PREFACE Welcome to the Antioch Police Department's automated policy system. Using technology, we are now able to disseminate new orders, policy changes, and reference material to all of our employees efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. Our goal is to be able to provide each employee with the necessary information they need with a touch of a button. I hope that you find this policy system useful. If there is additional information you think would be useful to have in this system, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative staff members. This manual is the preeminent publication for the Antioch Police Department's Policies. The rules and regulations contained in this policy manual contain the guidelines for all Department personnel. They also provide a set of values and beliefs which give substance and meaning to the activities of the employees of this Department. You will find links to our Mission Statement, our Organizational Values, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. I encourage you to review these on a regular basis. All employees are responsible for making certain they know and understand the policies and procedures contained in this policy system. It is the policy of the Antioch Police Department to maintain training, policies and procedures that ensure employees conduct official business in a safe and professional manner. Our goal, through periodic training and reference to this manual, is to provide direction and guidance for the day- to-day efficient operations of the Department. Suggestions for updates or content changes are welcome and encouraged by any member of this Department. I want to thank you for the great job that you perform every day. This organization is successful because of dedication and commitment of the men and women who pledge to protect our great community. Chief of Police Brian Addington Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/11/26, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Antioch Police DepartmentCHIEF'S PREFACE - 1 Antioch Police Department Antioch PD Policy Manual LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession . . . law enforcement. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/11/26, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Antioch Police DepartmentLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 2 Antioch Police Department Antioch PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Antioch Police Department, in partnership with our community, is to promote the quality of life in Antioch by proactively reducing crime with integrity and commitment to excellence. STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES INTEGRITY The core of our public service is built around integrity. We are responsible for our actions and are willing to admit to our mistakes, thereby insuring that our behavior builds credibility with the public. OPENNESS AND SENSITIVITY Openness and sensitivity are qualities we strive to bring out when interacting with the public. We will respond to the public's requests for assistance in a caring, helpful and understanding manner. PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCY Our employees are dedicated to providing the community with professional and competent service at its highest level. We are clear in direction and perspective and in our sense of commitment. ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY The fabric which binds our organization together is accountability and responsibility. Using good judgment in conjunction with taking calculated risks nurtures innovation. As we learn from our experience, both positive and negative, we learn to challenge the future with optimism. ENCOURAGEMENT AND RECOGNITION We instill self pride in our work force and encourage independence, action and initiative. We recognize our employees as a valuable asset and acknowledge our success as an organization is realized through team