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Port of San Diego Harbor PD Policy Manual
CHIEF'S PREFACE
The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual
represents the best practices of modern police procedures. These policies serve to establish and
communicate expectations, provide guidelines for daily operations, and validate the principles and
values which guide individual and collective performance.
No policy manual can adequately address every conceivable scenario, nor should it. The policies
contained herein are intended to provide a framework for decision-making that will foster a
constructive culture internally and allow employees to be successful in fulfilling their mission. This
manual contains a significant amount of information that reflect the latest statutory requirements
and the current goals and functions of the Department.
All employees are required to abide by these policies, but should not feel that they are so
constrained by them as to eliminate creativity in problem solving. These policies are a tool used
when making decisions so that the outcome is aligned with the Departments expectations and are
in the best interest of the community.
It is important that each employee know and apply these policies in order to ensure the very best
team approach to policing in the Port of San Diego.
Magda Fernandez
Chief of Harbor Police
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LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard
lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or
intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights
of all to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does
not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger,
scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest
in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law
and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is
confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in
the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations,
animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with
relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without
fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting
gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be
held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption
or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally
authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take
every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.
I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my
chosen profession . . . law enforcement.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is to provide the highest quality of
public service through crime prevention, homeland security, and quality of life for our communities.
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VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the Port of San Diego Harbor Police is to be the global leaders in maritime and
aviation public safety.
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Table of Contents
CHIEF'S PREFACE ........................1
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ...................2
Mission Statement ........................3
Vision Statement ........................4
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............10
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ..................11
102 - Chief Executive Officer ....................14
104 - Oath of Office .......................15
106 - Policy Manual .......................16
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............20
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............21
204 - General Orders ......................23
206 - Emergency Management Plan .................24
208 - Training.........................25
212 - Electronic Mail ......................27
214 - Administrative Communications .................29
216 - Staffing Levels ......................30
218 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................31
220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................32
Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................40
300 - Use of Force .......................41
302 - Deadly Force Review ....................52
306 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................54
308 - Control Devices and Techniques ................58
309 - Conducted