Policies

Costa Mesa Police Department Law Enforcement Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/12/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Costa Mesa Police DepartmentChief’s Preface - 1CHIEF’S PREFACE Costa Mesa Police Department, We exist to protect and provide quality police services to the community of Costa Mesa, focusing on responsiveness and addressing quality of life issues through community policing. We are an organization driven by high standards and the expectation that we always perform to the best of our abilities. We remain focused on our Mission Statement: . We are a “people” focused police department, unwavering in our determination to provide professional public safety services with empathy, compassion and care, while engaging our community to maintain great partnerships. Our courageous professionals at CMPD are highly-skilled and motivated to provide a safe community for all. We have a vision for the future to be the model police agency dedicated to the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and effective community partnerships. The role of law enforcement is ever-evolving with increasing expectations. Police officers can only effectively solve community issues when they are working in partnership with the community while serving in a fair and impartial manner that respects the dignity and diversity of everyone through tact and diplomacy. The Costa Mesa Police Manual is a compilation of policies, procedures, guidelines, best practices, and general orders. In its entirety, this manual serves as the foundation for the level of police services we provide to the community. This manual provides the direction, guidance, and consistency expected from all staff at the CMPD. The overall quality, efficiency, and responsiveness of the Police Department are incumbent on each CMPD staff member. The Department’s success and reputation are a reflection of the professionalism and service we all display. Thank you for your contributions to our success as we build partnerships for a safer today and a better tomorrow. Ronald A. Lawrence Chief of Police Costa Mesa Police Department Law Enforcement Policy Manual Chief’s Preface Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/12/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Costa Mesa Police DepartmentChief’s Preface - 2 Costa Mesa Police Department Law Enforcement Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/12/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Costa Mesa Police DepartmentMission Statement - 3MISSION STATEMENT Department Mission The Costa Mesa Police Department is dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life through effective partnerships and community oriented policing. Vision for the Future The vision of the Costa Mesa Police Department is to be the model police agency dedicated to the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and effective community partnerships'. Costa Mesa Police Department Law Enforcement Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/12/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Costa Mesa Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4Table of Contents Chief’s Preface ........................ 1 Mission Statement ....................... 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 9 100 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ............... 10 101 - Law Enforcement Authority ................. 11 102 - Chief of Police ..................... 14 103 - Oath of Office ..................... 15 104 - Policy Manual ..................... 16 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 19 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 20 201 - Departmental Directives .................. 22 202 - Emergency Operations Plan ................. 24 203 - Training ....................... 25 204 - Electronic Mail ..................... 28 205 - Administrative Communications ................ 30 206 - Staffing Levels ..................... 32 207 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 34 208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 41 209 - Retiree Service Weapon Purchase Program ............ 47 Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 48 300 - Use of Force ...................... 49 301 - Administrative Reviews ................... 59 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ................. 61 303 - Control Devices and Techniques ............... 66 304 - Taser Policy ...................... 71 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths .............. 77 306 - Firearms ....................... 86 307 - Vehicle Pursuits .................... 100 308 - Officer Response to Calls ................. 112 309 - Canines ....................... 115 310 - Domestic Violence .................... 125 311 - Search and Seizure ................... 132 312 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ............... 135 313 - Senior and Disability Victimization ............... 146 314 - Discriminatory Harassment ................. 160 315 - Child Abuse ...................... 166 316 - Missing Persons .................... 174 317 - Public Alerts ...................... 181 318 - Victim and Witness Assistance ................ 187 319 - Hate Crimes ...................... 189 Costa Mesa Police Department Law Enforcement Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/12/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Costa Mesa Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 5320 - Standards of Conduct ................... 199 321 - Information Technology Use ................. 206 322 - Department Use of Social Media ............... 210 323 - Report