Fullerton Police Department Policy Manual

Fullerton Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fullerton Police DepartmentPREFACE - 1PREFACE This Policy Manual is the ongoing product of changing laws, practices and procedures that are integral to providing guidance and direction to every member of this Department. Every 6 months, updates are included to incorporate the most contemporary National, State and Local standards and laws that range from critical incidents to reporting requirements. Every employee is expected to review this Manual and, if further clarification is necessary, to discuss with their Supervisor. Employees detecting any corrections or amendments should notify their immediate supervisor who should notify (preferably in writing) the Personnel and Training Sergeant for any possible recommended changes. The police profession is a noble and honorable calling that requires integrity, honesty, dedication, and a commitment to serve our community. Fullerton Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fullerton Police DepartmentMISSION STATEMENT - 2MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to the safety of our community through problem solving partnerships, emphasizing a prompt response, a caring attitude, and a visible presence. "Response - Attitude - Presence" Fullerton Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fullerton Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 3Table of Contents PREFACE .......................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT ..................... 2 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 8 100 - Law Enforcement Authority .................. 9 101 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 12 102 - Oath of Office ..................... 13 103 - Policy Manual ..................... 14 104 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ............... 17 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 18 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 19 201 - Departmental Directives .................. 21 202 - Emergency Management Plan ................ 22 203 - Training Policy ..................... 23 204 - Electronic Mail ..................... 24 205 - Administrative Communications ................ 26 206 - Staffing Levels ..................... 27 207 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 28 208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 36 209 - Facility Security ..................... 41 209 - Mass Notification System .................. 42 Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 44 300 - Use of Force ...................... 45 301 - Critical Incident Debrief .................. 55 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ................. 56 303 - Control Devices and Techniques ............... 61 304 - Tasers ........................ 66 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths .............. 72 306 - Firearms ....................... 81 307 - Vehicle Pursuits ..................... 91 308 - Officer Response to Calls ................. 103 309 - Canines ....................... 106 310 - Facility Dog ...................... 116 311 - Domestic Violence .................... 121 312 - Search and Seizure ................... 128 313 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ............... 131 314 - Adult Abuse ...................... 142 315 - Discriminatory Harassment ................. 152 316 - Child Abuse ...................... 158 317 - Missing Persons .................... 166 318 - Public Alerts ...................... 172 Fullerton Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/12/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Fullerton Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4319 - Victim and Witness Assistance ................ 177 320 - Hate Crimes ...................... 180 321 - Standards of Conduct ................... 190 322 - Information Technology Use ................. 197 323 - Department Use of Social Media ............... 201 324 - Report Preparation ................... 204 325 - Media Relations .................... 208 326 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances .............. 212 327 - Reserve Officers .................... 217 328 - Outside Agency Assistance ................. 224 329 - Registered Offender Information ............... 226 330 - Major Incident Notification ................. 229 331 - Death Investigation ................... 231 332 - Identity Theft ..................... 234 333 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities ........... 235 334 - Private Persons Arrests .................. 243 335 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting ............ 245 336 - Limited English Proficiency Services .............. 247 337 - Mandatory Employer Notification - Schools ............ 255 338 - Biological Samples ................... 257 339 - Chaplains ...................... 260 340 - Public Safety Video Surveillance System ............ 266 341 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety ............... 270 342 - Service Animals .................... 274 343 - Volunteer Program .................... 277 344 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions .............. 282 345 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders ............... 284 346 - Native American