Montclair Pd Policy Manual

Montclair Police Department Montclair PD Policy Manual INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE We at the Montclair Police Department strive to provide the highest level of service to those who live, work, and visit in the City of Montclair. Our police officers, dispatchers, and professional staff are dedicated to look, act, and be professional in all aspects of their profession. We not only work to disrupt crime in our community, we work with our community to address a multiple issues including quality of life concerns, mental health concerns, traffic and parking issues, civil disputes; all while ensuring our methodology is carried out in an equitable, contemporary, and legal manner. The Montclair Police Department provides the most modern technology, equipment, and training to its members allowing them to best serve the community. We are proud be and serve a diverse populace that adapts to the changing needs of the community. We work closely with other City departments and regional organizations to facilitate the delivery of specialized services to those in need. The City of Montclair's elected officials support and entrust us to provide the safest environment possible in which its residents, visitors, and commerce can thrive. We serve with integrity, honor, courage, and pride. In order to provide the highest level of service possible to the City of Montclair, it is my duty to ensure the members of the Montclair Police Department are valued; not only through words but by my actions. I strive to continually observe, mentor, and listen to the members of this organization so i may make adjustments, keep employee morale elevated, provide wellness programs to employees, and employ every possible means necessary to complete our mission statement of "Commitment to Service." Jason Reed Chief of Police Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/06/24, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Montclair Police DepartmentINTRODUCTION FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE - 1 Montclair Police Department Montclair PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT We, the members of the Montclair Police Department, in collaboration with the community, are committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety to those who visit, live, and work in the City of Montclair. Through our commitment to service and duty to protect, we will maintain public trust by respecting individual rights while at all times being professional, fair, and responsive to the needs of our community. In our pursuit of justice, we do so with honor and integrity, conducting ourselves with the highest level of ethical standards. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/06/24, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Montclair Police DepartmentMISSION STATEMENT - 2 Montclair Police Department Montclair PD Policy Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE ..............1 MISSION STATEMENT ......................2 Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............8 100 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics .................9 101 - Law Enforcement Authority ..................10 102 - Chief Executive Officer ....................13 103 - Oath of Office .......................14 104 - Policy Manual .......................18 Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............24 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............25 201 - Organization Chart .....................27 202 - Department Directive ....................28 203 - Emergency Management Plan .................29 204 - Training.........................30 205 - Telephone Communications ..................34 206 - Electronic Mail and Mailboxes .................36 207 - Administrative Communications .................38 208 - CLETS and Related Systems Access/Security ............39 209 - Service Requirements ....................41 210 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................45 211 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................47 212 - Access to Areas of the Department ................53 Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................54 300 - Use of Force .......................55 301 - Use of Force Review ....................65 302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................68 303 - Control Devices and Techniques ................72 304 - Conducted Energy Device ...................78 305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ...............84 306 - Firearms........................93 307 - Vehicle Pursuits .....................106 308 - Officer Response to Calls ..................117 309 - Emergency Operations Plan ..................121 310 - Search and Seizure ....................125 311 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................128 312 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................140 313 - Discriminatory Harassment ..................155 314 - Child Abuse .......................159 315 - Missing Persons .....................168 316 - Public Alerts .......................175 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/06/24, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Montclair Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 3 Montclair Police Department Montclair PD Policy Manual 317 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................183 318 - Hate Crimes .......................187 319 - Standards of Conduct ....................198 320 - Report Preparation .....................206 321 - Media Relations .....................211 322 - NIXLE System ......................215 323 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances ...............221 324 - Outside Agency Assistance ..................224 325 - Registered Offender Information ................226 326 - Major Incident Notification ..................228 327 - Death Investigation ....................230 328 - Identity Theft ......................234 329 - Private Persons Arrests ...................235 331 - Limited English Proficiency Services ...............237 332 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities ............245 333 - Domestic Violence .....................255 334 - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ..............266 335 - Chaplains ........................271 336 -