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Huntington Beach Police Department
Huntington Beach PD Policy Manual
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Department***DRAFT*** Chief's Preface - 1CHIEF'S PREFACE
ERIC G. PARRA, CHIEF OF POLICE
All Police Department Employees
RE: Policy Manual
This policy manual is designed to provide guidance and direction to the members of the Huntington
Beach Police Department. It should be used with sound reason, judgment and discretion in our
efforts to provide the highest quality service to the community we serve.
Eric G. Parra, Chief of Police
Huntington Beach Police Department
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Department***DRAFT*** Mission Statement - 2MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Huntington Beach Police Department is to provide the highest level of service
to our residents, businesses, visitors and the public through a partnership with our community to
preserve and improve the quality of life in Huntington Beach.
Our mission statement describes more than "to serve and protect". We take pride in the "how" of
serving and insuring a high quality of service and performance to enhance everyone's experience
in our community.
SERVING WITH HONOR
The slogan of "Serving with Honor" has been displayed on the Huntington Beach patrol cars for
several years. We recognize that working in the field of law enforcement is a noble and honorable
profession.
VISION STATEMENT
The Huntington Beach Police Department is committed to maintaining a safe and positive working
atmosphere that emphasizes accountability, respect, trust, service, teamwork and integrity.
We will adapt, innovate and evolve utilizing a participative management style through highly
trained and disciplined employees using the latest technology. We value and respect the
accomplishments made by those that came before us, those that are with us, and those that will
come after us, as our employees are our most valued asset.
VALUE STATEMENTS
Our values reflect the fundamental principles of who we are as we serve our community. They
guide how we interact with those we come into contact with, no matter the reason for the
encounter. Our values also represent our conduct and actions with each other. By following these
values, the department can improve our quality of work and morale.
Accountability - We recognize the importance of accountability and personal responsibility to our
community, to each other and to our Department. We shall model this behavior in our organization
and implement accountability at all levels.
Respect - We are committed to treating others wit dignity, taking responsibility for our words
and actions with respect to all people, regardless of our differences. We strive to provide a safe,
supportive environment in which the community and employees are valued and encouraged to
communicate their ideas and opinions.
Trust - We have committed ourselves to elevated standards of trust, responsibility and discipline
while promoting justice in a fair and impartial manner. We maintain the trust of the community by
being honest, compassionate and consistent in our actions. We hold ourselves responsible to the
highest standard of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
Service - We value the opportunity to provide service which is courteous, responsive, firm, fair and
effective. We are devoted to the enforcement of laws, crime prevention activities and involvement
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Department***DRAFT*** Mission Statement - 3with our community. We regard the members ou our community as partners and a valuable
resource in an combined policing effort.
Teamwork - We collaborate with our residents and businesses to preserve peace, improve quality
of life, and protect life and property in the best interests of our city and the community we serve.
We work together towards the common goal of providing the best service to our city.
Integrity - The accuracy of our actions will be defined by professional ethics and personal conduct.
We resolve this to be true and consistent, despite the perception or level of difficulty. These values
are implemented in all decisions, regardless of its magnitude.
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Department***DRAFT*** Table of Contents - 4Table of Contents
Chief's Preface ........................ 1
Mission Statement ....................... 2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 9
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ................. 10
102 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 13
104 - Oath of Office ..................... 14
106 - Policy Manual ..................... 15
107 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ............... 19
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 20
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 21
204 - Departmental Directive ................... 23
206 - Emergency Management Plan ................ 24
208 - Training ....................... 26
210 - Shift Trade Policy .................... 29
212 - Electronic Mail ..................... 32
214 - Administrative Communications ................ 34
216 - Staffing Levels ..................... 35
218 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 36
220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 37
Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 42
300 - Use