112 - Dealing with Foreign Diplomats, Consular Officers, Foreign Dignitaries, and Foreigners

General Order #112 Dealing with Foreign Diplomats, Consular Officers, Foreign Dignitaries, and Foreigners Effective Date: January 25, 2010 PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for dealing with foreign diplomats, consular officers, foreign dignitaries, and other foreigners, who are protected by the International Treaties Act and Florida State Statute 901.26. 112.1 GENERAL ORDER Officers will maintain knowledge of the procedures and requirements of FSS 901.26 and of the relevant training documents, distributed by the department, regarding the proper conduct toward, handling of, and notifications needed, when stopping, detaining, or arresting a foreign dignitary or other applicable individual. Officers will notify their immediate supervisor, whenever coming in contact with such individuals. Except in times of emergency, supervisors will approve the detention, arrest, or release of any foreign person, under the provisions of the International Treaties Act.