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Law 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 t he 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.
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Mission Statement
The Plumas County Sheriff's Office serves our community by delivering fair and ethical law
enforcement, protecting the innocent, apprehending criminals, maintaining public order,
providing for the care and custody of prisoners, and by establishing the cause, manner, and
mechanism of death in Coroner's cases.
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100 Law Enforcement Authority ...................................................................................... 9
102 Chief Executive Officer ........................................................................................... 10
104 Oath of Office ......................................................................................................... 11
105 Employee Conduct and Responsibility ................................................................... 12
106 Policy Manual ......................................................................................................... 14
200 Organizational Structure and Responsibility ........................................................... 18
204 General Order ........................................................................................................ 20
206 Emergency Management Plan ............................................................................... 21
208 Training Policy ........................................................................................................ 22
212 Electronic Mail ........................................................................................................ 25
214 Administrative Communications ............................................................................. 27
216 Staffing Levels ........................................................................................................ 28
218 License to Carry a Firearm ..................................................................................... 29
220 Retired Deputy CCW Endorsements ...................................................................... 39
300 Use of Force ........................................................................................................... 44
302 Use of Force Review Boards .................................................................................. 57
306 Handcuffing and Restraints .................................................................................... 60
308 Control Devices and Techniques ............................................................................ 64
309 Conducted Energy Device ...................................................................................... 69
310 Officer -Involved Shooting and Critical Force Incidents ........................................... 76
312 Firearms and Qualification ...................................................................................... 85
314 Vehicle Pursuits ...................................................................................................... 94
316 Deputy Response to Calls .................................................................................... 109
320 Domestic Violence ................................................................................................ 112
322 Search & Seizure ................................................................................................. 119
324 Temporar y Custody of Juveniles .......................................................................... 122
326 Elder Abuse .......................................................................................................... 135
328 Discriminatory Harassment .................................................................................. 139
330 Child Abuse .......................................................................................................... 145
332 Missing Person Reporting .................................................................................... 153
334 Public Alerts ......................................................................................................... 159
336 Victim Witness Assistance Program ..................................................................... 163
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338 Hate Crimes ......................................................................................................... 165
340 Disciplinary Policy ................................................................................................ 168
342 Depa rtment Computer Use ................................................................................... 178
344 Report Preparation ............................................................................................... 181
346 News Media Relations .......................................................................................... 185
348 Court Appearance and Subpoenas ...................................................................... 189
350 Reserve Deputies ................................................................................................. 194
352 Mutual Aid and Outside Agency Assistance ......................................................... 201
356 Registered Offender Information .......................................................................... 202
358 Major Incident Notification .................................................................................... 205
360 Death Investigation ............................................................................................... 207
362 Iden tity Theft ......................................................................................................... 246
364 Private Persons Arrests ........................................................................................ 247
366 Anti -Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting ................................