Hemet Pd Policy Manual

Hemet Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Hemet Police DepartmentChief's Preface - 1CHIEF'S PREFACE We at the Hemet Police Department are proud to carry on the 100 year history of providing superior service and protection to our residents, merchants and visitors. Today, we face significant challenges as we provide law enforcement services to an ever changing community, with fewer resources and reduced manpower. I am proud to represent the fine men and women; sworn, civilian and volunteer, who make up this great department. There is much talk about “community based policing” across America. The reality is that the Hemet Police Department has always been a true community police department. Our ranks are comprised of mostly Valley residents who have a personal stake in keeping our community safe. As such, our strong commitment to addressing quality-of-life issues will continue to drive our decisions and deployment of resources. Hemet Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Hemet Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2LAW 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. Hemet Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Hemet Police DepartmentMission Statement - 3MISSION STATEMENT MISSION The mission of the Hemet Police Department is to enhance quality of life and public safety through excellent service, protection, and partnerships with our community. VISION We envision a city in which the police department, community members, businesses, and visitors are active and proud partners in creating a safe, thriving community. VALUES • Leadership • Partnerships and collaboration • Honor • Integrity • Innovation • Excellence • Pride Hemet Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/01/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Hemet Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4Table of Contents Chief's Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 100 - Law Enforcement Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 101 - Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 102 - Policy Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 103 - Oath of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 201 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 202 - Electronic Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 203 -