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Riverside Community College District Safety and Police Department
Procedure Manual
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District Safety and Police DepartmentChief’s Preface - 1CHIEF’S PREFACE
This manual was established in accordance with Riverside Community College District Board
Policy 7600 authorizing the Chief of Police to issue all regulations as may be necessary for
the administration of the District Police Department. It is an ongoing product of changing laws,
practices, and procedures that are an integral part of providing guidance and direction to every
law enforcement officer of this Department. The procedures outlined within this manual maintain
the safety of our employees and the community we serve.
Written procedures are necessary to clearly define our Department's commitment to public
safety. This manual provides employees with procedures to assist personnel in making proper
administrative, investigative, and operational judgments. Employees receive periodic updates and
training on the contents in this manual. Employees recognizing errors should notify their immediate
supervisor for recommended changes.
The law enforcement profession requires integrity, honesty, dedication, and a commitment to
serve the community. This manual will assist officers in making proper ethical decisions and
prepare officers for a successful career. Our priority is protecting our community through ethical
and transparent policing.
~Through Knowledge Wisdom, Through Service Purpose
Shauna Gates, Chief of Police
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District Safety and Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2LAW 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 the 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 to my chosen
profession . . . law enforcement.
Riverside Community College District Safety and Police Department
Procedure Manual
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Published with permission by Riverside Community College
District Safety and Police DepartmentMission Statement - 3MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
The mission of the Riverside Community College District Police Department is to provide a safe
and secure learning environment for our students, faculty, staff, and community; to enforce the law
respectfully and appropriately with compassion and integrity; to safeguard the lives and property
of our District and their surrounding neighborhoods; and to build strong relationships with the
members of our diverse community.
Riverside Community College District Safety and Police Department
Procedure Manual
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Published with permission by Riverside Community College
District Safety and Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4Table of Contents
Chief’s Preface ........................ 1
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics .................. 2
Mission Statement ....................... 3
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 8
100 - Law Enforcement Authority .................. 9
101 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 12
102 - Oath of Office ..................... 13
103 - Standard Operating Procedure Manual .............. 14
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 17
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 18
201 - Departmental Directives .................. 19
202 - Emergency Operations Plan ................. 20
203 - Training Procedure .................... 21
204 - Electronic Mail ..................... 24
205 - Administrative Communications ................ 25
206 - Staffing Levels ..................... 26
207 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 27
Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 32
300 - Use of Force ...................... 33
301 - Handcuffing and Restraints .................