Policy Text
11/20/25, 2:28 PM FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Within each objective, there may be a number of ancillary
objectives, each of which if attained, will contribute to the
accomplishment of the police mission.
1.50.40??????????????????????????? PRINCIPLE
A principle is a logical, conceptual guide in the exercise of
judgment, derived by evaluating experience with a view
toward the attainment of objectives.
1.50.50???????????????????????????? PROCEDURE
A procedure is a method of performing an operation or a
manner of proceeding a course of action. It differs from
policy in that is directs action in a particular situation to
perform a specific task within the guidelines of policy.
1.50.60???????????????????????????? RULE
A rule is a specific prohibition or requirement which is stated
to prevent deviation other than for stated exceptions.