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Fountain Valley Police Department Fountain Valley PD Policy Manual BLANK FOR CHIEF'S PREFACE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/06/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fountain Valley Police DepartmentBlank for Chief's Preface - 1 Fountain Valley Police Department Fountain Valley PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT COURAGE - DUTY - COMMITMENT Members of the Fountain Valley Police Department will demonstrate the Courage to protect life and property in our community. Our Duty is to provide the highest quality of service in a fair, impartial and ethical manner. Our Commitment is to take a leadership role in providing for public safety and quality of life in a manner that will preserve the public trust. Organizational Values In order to successfully carry out our stated Mission, as well as achieve our highest potential as an organization, the following values will guide each member of this Department: •Community Service We will carry out our duties in a manner consistent with our Oath of Office and the requirements of the law. All public contacts will be handled in a professional, competent and fair manner. We exist to provide quality law enforcement to the community and will never compromise on service. •Respect Members of this Department will treat all persons with respect. It is imperative that victims of crime are not subjected to undue bureaucracy and are treated in a caring and compassionate manner. •Problem Solving Effective law enforcement requires well developed community partnerships. We will work with the community and each other to identify problems, find solutions and successfully implement them. •Performance We will perform our duties with professionalism, enthusiasm and integrity. The security of this community and the safety of our personnel is the responsibility of each member of this Department. •Teamwork All members will communicate, collaborate and assist one another at all times, regardless of rank or assignment. •Organizational Growth Career development requires a collaborative effort. The organization will provide training for all personnel designed to develop their leadership and technical skills. Individual members will take responsibility for their career development. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/06/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fountain Valley Police DepartmentMission Statement - 2 Fountain Valley Police Department Fountain Valley PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Blank for Chief's Preface .....................1 Mission Statement ........................2 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............7 100 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics .................8 101 - Law Enforcement Authority ...................9 102 - Chief Executive Officer ....................10 103 - Oath of Office .......................11 104 - Policy Title ........................12 105 - Policy Manual .......................13 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............17 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............18 201 - Departmental Directives ...................20 202 - Disaster Plan .......................21 203 - Training.........................22 204 - Electronic Mail ......................24 205 - Administrative Communications .................26 206 - Staffing Levels ......................27 207 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................28 208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................29 Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................31 300 - Use of Force .......................32 301 - Deadly Force Review ....................41 302 - Control Devices and Techniques ................44 303 - Firearms........................48 304 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................59 305 - Conducted Energy Device ...................63 306 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ...............70 307 - Vehicle Pursuits ......................79 308 - Child Abuse .......................91 309 - Officer Response to Calls ...................99 310 - Canines........................102 311 - Service Animals .....................109 312 - Domestic Violence .....................111 313 - Search and Seizure ....................119 314 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................121 315 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................130 316 - Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation .............138 317 - Missing Persons .....................144 318 - Public Alerts .......................149 319 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................155 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/06/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fountain Valley Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 3 Fountain Valley Police Department Fountain Valley PD Policy Manual 320 - Hate Crimes .......................158 321 - Standards of Conduct ....................168 322 - Information Technology Use ..................175 323 - Report Preparation .....................178 324 - Media Relations .....................182 325 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances ...............186 326 - Reserve Officers .....................189 327 - Outside Agency Assistance ..................195 328 - Registered Offender Information ................197 329 - Major Incident Notification ..................199 330 - Death Investigation ....................201 331 - Identity Theft ......................204 332 - Private Persons Arrests ...................205 334 - Limited English Proficiency Services ...............207 335 - Hearing Impaired/Disabled Communications ............214 336 - Mandatory Employer Notification ................218 337 - Biological Samples .....................219 338 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety ................223 339 - Chaplains ........................226 340 - Department Use of Social Media ................232 Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations ...................235 400 - Patrol Function ......................236 401 - Bias-Based Policing ....................238 402 - Briefing Training .....................240 403 - Crime And Disaster Scene Integrity ...............241 404 - West County SWAT/CNT Activation ...............243 405 - Ride-Along Policy .....................246 406 - Hazardous Material Response .................249 407 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents ................251 408 -