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BART PD Policy Manual
CHIEF'S PREFACE
The "Policies and Procedures Manual" contains the operational orders established by the Police
Department to maintain the safety of our employees while we provide public safety and police
services to our stakeholders. These policies represent our commitment to service and reflect
our organizational values of "Service, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, and Professionalism."
Recognizing the need for uniformity, effectiveness, and efficiency, all San Francisco Bay Area
Rapid Transit Police Department personnel are required to be familiar with the written policies
and procedures contained in this manual. This manual represents our intent to identify roles,
responsibilities, underlining principles and philosophies on how we should conduct ourselves as
we go about our daily tasks and duties.
Written policies and procedures are necessary to clearly define our agency's position and provide
guidelines with which our personnel can make administrative, investigative, and operational
judgments. These policies shall remain in effect as issued and in the event of conflict with
previously written directives, training bulletins, or standard operating procedures, the policies
contained herein shall assume precedence. Recognition of errors or deficiencies in the intent or
text of these policies and procedures shall be reported in writing to the Office of the Chief of Police,
via the chain of command, for appropriate disposition.
-Kevin Franklin, Chief of Police
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DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES
The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit
system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence and proactive enforcement of the
law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the
communities we serve.
SERVICE - Placing Service above Self, we work in partnership with the community, serving with
pride, courage and compassion.
ACCOUNTABILITY - We take ownership of our duties, remaining answerable to the public and
accountable to the laws, rules, policies and procedures that govern and guide us.
DIVERSITY - We acknowledge and embrace the diversity in the communities we serve and strive
to ensure diversity is reflected in all levels of our organization.
PROFESSIONALISM - We are committed to conduct and performance reflective of the highest
standard of personal and organizational excellence.
INTEGRITY - We inspire trust and carry ourselves in a manner that demonstrates the highest
levels of honesty, ethics, and moral conduct.
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Table of Contents
CHIEF'S PREFACE ........................1
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES ..........2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............9
100 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ................10
101 - Law Enforcement Authority ..................11
103 - Chief Executive Officer ....................13
105 - Oath of Office .......................14
107 - Policy Manual .......................15
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............18
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............19
204 - Special Order .......................23
206 - Emergency Management Plan .................24
208 - Training.........................36
209 - Use of Police Gym Facilities ..................42
212 - Electronic Mail ......................44
214 - Administrative Communications .................46
220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................47
Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................51
300 - Use of Force .......................52
302 - Use of Force Review ....................70
306 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................71
308 - Control Devices and Techniques ................75
309 - Conducted Energy Device ...................82
310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ...............88
312 - Firearms........................98
314 - Vehicle Pursuits .....................114
316 - Officer Response to Calls ..................124
318 - Canines........................129
320 - Domestic Violence .....................138
322 - Search and Seizure ....................145
323 - Warrants........................148
324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................155
325 - Juvenile Operations ....................166
326 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................168
328 - Discriminatory Harassment ..................184
330 - Child Abuse .......................190
332 - Missing Persons .....................198
334 - Public Alerts .......................204
336 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................211
337 - Notification of Next-of-Kin ..................216
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338 - Hate Crimes .......................217
340 - Standards of Conduct ....................228
342 - Information Technology Use ..................240
344 - Report Preparation .....................244
346 - Media Relations .....................263
348 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances ...............266
352 - Outside Agency Assistance ..................269
358 - Major Incident Notification ..................272
360 - Death Investigation ....................274
362 - Identity Theft ......................277
364 - Private Persons Arrests ...................278
368 - Limited English Proficiency Services ...............281
370 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities ............289
372 - Mandatory Employer Notification ................297
376 - Chaplains ........................299
380 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety ................305
382 - Service Animals .....................309