Policy Text
Investigations Division
Special Investigations Bureau
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Policy and Procedures Manual
Investigations Division
Special Investigations Bureau
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Table of Contents
Chapter I – Administrative
Section
1-1: Training Program
1-2: Fictitious Identification Guidelines
1-3: Dress
1-4: Overtime Usage and Tracking
1-5: Seizure and Forfeiture of Drug Assets
1-6: Drug Release Policy and Procedures
1-7: Use of Departmental Aircraft
Chapter II – Equipment
Section
2-1: Vehicle Use Policy
2-2: Communications and Safety Equipment
2-3: Specialized Weapons
2-4: Less Lethal/ Non -Lethal Weapons
Chapter III – Evidence
Section
3-1: Evidence Handling
Chapter IV – Fiscal
Section
4-1: Flash Fund
4-2: Sheriff’s Special Appropriation Funds
4-3: Investigative Expenses
4-4: Informant Payments
Chapter V – Reports
Section
5-1: Informants
5-2: Informant Packages/ Informant Audit
5-3: Case Management
5-4: Operations Plan
5-5: Search Warrants
5-6: Hobbs Warrants
Chapter VI – Operations
Section
6-1: “Knock and Talk”/ Consent Searches
6-2: Undercover Operations
6-3: Outside Agency Notifications
6-4: Los Angeles Regional Criminal Information Clearinghouse
6-5: Letters of Consideration
6-6: Criminal Intelligence File Guidelines
Chapter VII – Gang Enforcement Team
Section
7-1: Mission Statement
7-2: Gang Investigation Cases
7-3: California Penal Code 186.34 Compliance
Chapter VIII – Vice
Section
8-1: Mission Statement
8-2: Vice Investigation Cases
Chapter IX – Narcotics
Section
9-1: Mission Statement
9-2: Narcotic Investigation Cases
9-3: Clandestine Labs
9-4: Narcotics Detecting Canine Program
INVES TIGATI ONS DIVISION
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF -CORONER DEPARTMENT
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SUBJECT: TRAINING PROGRAM
I. CONCEPT AND ISSUES
A. Purpose
The purpose of this order is to provide policy and guidelines to establish a n
ongoin g and relevant training program designed to achieve the following
objectives:
1. To use all training time as effectively as possible.
2. To meet all State mandated training requirements.
3. To meet all POST mandated training requirements .
4. To meet all Departmental mandated training requirements.
5. To enhance the effectiveness of the Special Investigations Bureau by
increasing the skill s, abilities, and/or awareness in relevant subjects of all
Bureau personnel.
6. To ut ilize special schools to maximum benefit.
B. Background
Training is a critical, ongoing responsibility of unit supervisors. An effective
training program enhances officer safety and individual competency, as well as
reduces potential Departmental expos ure to civil claims. This section delineates
the specific responsibilities for accomplishing Bureau training mandates.
C. Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all Special Investigations Bureau personnel. Training is an
essential responsibility of unit supervisors.
D. Accountability
All Special Investigations Bureau personnel are responsible for being aware of,
and adhering to this policy .
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E. Conclusion
This policy is designed to delineate specific responsib ility for accomplishing the
Special Investigations Bureau training mission and to ensure compliance with
Departmental mandates in this area.
II. POLICY
A. Responsibilities
1. The Special Investigations Bureau Lieutenant has the overall
responsibilit y for the management of training. The Bureau Lieutenant
provides guidance for the development of the training program, allocates
resources, and monitors and evaluates the results.
2. The unit s upervisors are responsible for the detailed planning and
implementa tion of training, or approval of th e training plan provided by
other Department personnel or outside agencies. The unit supervisors must
be cognizant of and provide for different levels of training reflective of the
varying proficiency levels of individual deputies of his /her detail. The
training program must be multi -level in nature, dealing with both
individuals and details, and aimed at their relative levels of proficiency.
The Special Investigations Bureau Lieutenant shall regularly inspect the
conduct of training.
3. The unit sergeant s are responsible for a variety of training and instruction
which include the following:
- Plan, prepare and conduct training which is consistent with the
need s of their personnel.
- Ensure that eac h investigator/ deputy assigned completes
Department mandated training, i.e., duty pistol qualification, M -4,
and shotgun qualification as needed.
- Notifying the Special Investigations Bureau Lieutenant of any
poten tial training deficiencies.
- To develop, plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate training in specific
subject areas .
- Proactively institute training where needs are demonstrated.
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