Policy Text
7/06 (REV 1/89)
Use Of Films
The purpose of this General Order i s to establish a process for the review of films for
policy conflicts prior to use by personnel of this Department.
I. Procedures
A. All films, other than films wh ich are community service-orie nted or films
relating to training activities , shall be reviewed by the emplo yee’s division
commander prior to the use of the film.
1. Films relating to training acti vities shall be reviewed by t he Bureau
of Training and Reserve Forces commander prior to the use of such films.
2. Films of a community service nature shall be reviewed by the
Community Resources Bureau pr ior to the use of the film.
B. The review process for all f ilms shall be in writing with th e reviewer
stipulating that the film has been approved/not approved for us e.
C. Any film which conflicts wit h existing departm ental policy s hall not be
used. If the reviewer is uncerta in as to whether a conflict exi sts, the film
shall be forwarded with a writt en review to the Chief Deputy of the affected
service area for determination.
D. The rental and/or purchase cost of films shall be made by th e Division
obtaining the film.
E. Unreviewed films shall not be used.