Policy Text
11/20/25, 2:37 PM FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
An employee who receives an order, which he believes to be
improper or unlawful, shall report in writing to the concerned
supervisor via chain of command. The report shall contain the
facts of the incidents and the incidents and any action taken.
Appeals for relief from such orders may be made at the same
time.
2.220.35????????????????????????? COUNTERMANDING ORDERS
Orders will be countermanded when necessary for the good of
the Department.
2.220.40????????????????????????? CONFLICTING ORDERS
Upon receipt of a conflicting order or instruction, the
employee shall advise of the conflict. Responsibility for
countermanding the original order of instruction then rests
with the individual that issues the conflicting command. If so
directed, the later command shall be obeyed first.