Department Manual (Lexipol) 2023-01-09

Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Orange County SD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/09/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Orange County Sheriff-Coroner DepartmentSHERIFF'S PREFACE - 1SHERIFF'S PREFACE This manual is designed to provide all sworn and professional staff Members of this Department with a readily applicable, clear concept of departmental policies, rules and regulations. All Members are expected to read and study this material in its entirety. This manual is not intended to specifically cover all of the many situations that constantly confront the Members of a law enforcement organization. Your chain of command should be consulted for clarity in such circumstances. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is the premier law enforcement agency in Orange County. As such, the Department has a tremendous responsibility to the citizens we serve. We recognize that effective partnerships are built on trust and strengthened by commitment and understanding. Open and honest communication is the key to developing and maintaining successful relationships. We pledge to work cooperatively with community leaders and others to resolve important issues of mutual concern with sensitivity and respect. We appreciate and value diversity in the community and in our work force. All persons will be treated with dignity and respect, including criminal suspects and incarcerated inmates. We value and respect the civil rights guaranteed to all persons by the Constitution of the United States and the State of California. All Department Members shall further the mission statement of the Department by using initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment. Members shall be diligent and responsive to their duties, responsibilities, and the needs of their position. Members shall be honest, cooperative, and show loyalty to the Department and other Members. Members shall conduct themselves in a manner that will inspire the confidence and respect of the public we serve. All sworn peace officer personnel are vested with the Sheriff-Coroner's legal authority. The Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibilities for peace officers developed by the California Peace Officers Association and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics are included for reference as part of this manual. All sworn personnel are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the principles of both. In any case, where a conflict exists between the Code of Professional Conduct and this manual, the manual will prevail. DON BARNES, Sheriff Coroner Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Orange County SD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/09/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Orange County Sheriff-Coroner DepartmentMISSION STATEMENT / CORE VALUES - 1MISSION STATEMENT / CORE VALUES Mission Statement The men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's Department are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services free from prejudice or favor, with leadership, integrity, and respect. Core Values Integrity without compromise; Service above self; Professionalism in the performance of duty; Vigilance in safeguarding our community. Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Orange County SD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/09/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Orange County Sheriff-Coroner DepartmentLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 1LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, my fundamental duty is to serve; 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; 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 in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land 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, 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 the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God¹ to my chosen profession...law enforcement. FOOTNOTE: ¹Reference to religious affirmation may be omitted where objected to by the officer. Policy 100Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Orange County SD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/09/28, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Orange County Sheriff-Coroner DepartmentLaw Enforcement Authority - 1Law Enforcement Authority 100.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Law enforcement officers are granted the authority to perform their function based on established legal authority. This Department does not tolerate abuse of law enforcement authority. 100.2 PEACE OFFICER POWERS Sworn Members of this Department shall be considered peace officers pursuant to Penal Code § 830.1(Deputy Sheriff), 830.35(Deputy Coroner) and 830.6(Reserve Deputy). The authority of any such