Policy Text
Arvin Police Department
Arvin PD CA Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Arvin Police DepartmentMESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF - 1MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
The law enforcement code of ethics is the essence of what we stand for and serves as a foundation
to our commitment to our community.
"As Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind 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 men
to liberty, equality, and justice."
The Arvin Police Department is young and growing law enforcement agency that is made up of
highly motivated and dedicated professional personnel. We strive to provide the highest quality of
service and protection to our community. Building a partnership with our community is essential
to ensure a better quality of life. In order to sustain the partnership we must continue to build trust
and community respect.
Our police department policy manual is designed to support our ethical belief and ensure fairness,
equality, and justice to our community. This policy manual provides procedural guidelines and
standards of performance for our police officers.
We will not settle for mediocrity, only the highest level of excellence. A critical component of
success is organizational accountability. This policy manual codifies the standard of accountability.
As proud members of the Arvin Police Department, our officers will always exemplify these ethical
values of conduct. It is our mission to protect and serve our community, with duty, honor, and
commitment.
Chief of Police
Arvin Police Department
Arvin PD CA Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Arvin Police DepartmentLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 2LAW 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.
Arvin Police Department
Arvin PD CA Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Arvin Police DepartmentARVIN POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION
STATEMENT - 3ARVIN POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Arvin Police Department to provide service with honor and respect, to
protect life, to enforce laws, and to perform our duties in partnership with the Community thereby
increasing the quality of life for the entire Arvin community.
Arvin Police Department
Arvin PD CA Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Arvin Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4Table of Contents
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF ................... 1
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS ............... 2
ARVIN POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT ........... 3
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 9
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ................. 10
102 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 13
104 - Oath of Office ..................... 14
106 - Policy Manual ..................... 15
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 20
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 21
204 - Special Order ...................... 23
206 - Emergency Management Plan ................ 24
208 - Training Policy ..................... 25
212 - Electronic Mail ..................... 28
214 - Administrative Communications ................ 30
216 - Staffing Levels ..................... 31
218 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 32
220 - Retiree