Colton Pd Policy Manual

City of Colton Police Department Colton PD Policy Manual BLANK FOR CHIEF'S PREFACE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/11/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by City of Colton Police DepartmentBlank for Chief's Preface - 1 City of Colton Police Department Colton 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 2024/11/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by City of Colton Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 City of Colton Police Department Colton PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Colton Police Department is to reduce crime, preserve life, enhance public safety, and improve our community's quality of life while safeguarding constitutional guarantees.Our core values govern the manner in which the mission is accomplished. CORE Integrity – We do what is legally, ethically, and morally right. Honor – We remain faithful to our Oath of Honor and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Courage – We maintain mental, physical, and moral strength to overcome fear, danger, or temptation. Trust – We seek to earn and maintain the trust of those we serve through professional and compassionate police services. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/11/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by City of Colton Police DepartmentMission Statement - 3 City of Colton Police Department Colton PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Blank for Chief's Preface .....................1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ...................2 Mission Statement ........................3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority ..................10 101 - Chief of Police ......................13 102 - Oath of Office .......................14 103 - Policy Manual .......................15 104 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ................18 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............19 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............20 201 - Interim Directive ......................25 202 - Emergency Management ...................26 203 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ...............27 204 - Training.........................44 205 - Electronic Mail ......................55 206 - Administrative Communications .................57 207 - Staffing Levels ......................58 208 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................59 209 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................66 Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................71 300 - Use of Force .......................72 301 - Use of Force Inquiries ....................83 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................86 303 - Control Devices and Techniques ................90 304 - Conducted Energy Device ...................95 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ..............101 306 - Officer Response to Calls ..................110 307 - Firearms........................113 308 - Vehicle Pursuits .....................126 309 - Canines........................138 310 - Domestic Violence .....................148 311 - Search and Seizure ....................155 312 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................157 313 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................168 314 - Discriminatory Harassment ..................179 315 - Missing Persons .....................185 316 - MEDIA RELATIONS ....................191 317 - Public Alerts .......................192 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/11/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by City of Colton Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4 City of Colton Police Department Colton PD Policy Manual 318 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................199 319 - Hate Crimes .......................202 320 - QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMS ................213 321 - Standards of Conduct ................