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Banning Police Department
Banning PD Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Banning Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics - 1LAW 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.
Banning Police Department
Banning PD Policy Manual
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Published with permission by Banning Police DepartmentMission Statement - 2MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
The Banning Police Department is committed to serve with honor and protect all citizens of our
culturally diverse community, through a partnership focused on public trust and providing a safe
environment for all.
DEPARTMENT VALUES:
We will perform our duties with honesty and be committed to ethical beliefs beyond reproach, in
both conduct and performance.
We will be loyal and dedicated to our citizens and our Department co-workers while adhering to
the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Our professionalism will be demonstrated through our courteous and respectful treatment of
others, remembering that we are entrusted with providing a safe environment to all citizens,
regardless of their social or economic status.
We recognize that we must adhere to our principals to earn and retain the trust of the community,
and therefore pledge to hold ourselves accountable to his commitment of excellence.
Banning Police Department
Banning PD Policy Manual
Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/17, All Rights Reserved.
Published with permission by Banning Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 3Table of Contents
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics .................. 1
Mission Statement ....................... 2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 8
100 - Law Enforcement Authority .................. 9
101 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 12
102 - Oath of Office ..................... 13
103 - Policy Manual ..................... 14
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 18
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 19
201 - General Order ..................... 21
202 - Departmental Communications - Written ............. 23
203 - Disaster Plan ...................... 25
204 - Training Policy ..................... 26
205 - Electronic Mail ..................... 28
206 - Administrative Communications ................ 30
207 - Staffing Levels ..................... 31
208 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 32
209 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 40
Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 45
300 - Use of Force ...................... 46
301 - Deadly Force Review ................... 54
302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ................. 56
303 - KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILE GUIDELINES ........... 61
304 - Control Devices and Techniques ............... 67
305 - Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) .............. 74
306 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths .............. 80
307 - Firearms ....................... 90
308 - AR-15 Rifles ..................... 101
309 - Vehicle Pursuits .................... 105
310 - Officer Response to Calls ................. 122
311 - Off Duty Arrests .................... 125
312 - Canine Policy ..................... 127
313 - Domestic Violence .................... 139
314 - Search and Seizure ................... 146
315 - School Resource Officers ................. 149
316 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ............... 151
317 - Adult