Policy Text
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
Policy Manual
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OfficePOLICY STATEMENT - 1POLICY STATEMENT
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Policy Manual provides the framework for performing our
law enforcement mission. The policies contained herein have been established to reflect the ever-
changing evolution of legal and 21st Century policing principles. These policies, coupled with
professional training, provide you with the tools to carry out your responsibilities. Utilizing our
core values of Dignity, Compassion and Respect, we are responsible for providing outstanding
customer service to our community in a professional and ethical manner. All members of the San
Mateo County Sheriff's Office are held to the highest standards by both the Sheriff and community
members we serve.
The Sheriff's Office strives to reduce recidivism by providing programs, training, and treatment
to our Incarcerated Persons (IP) population with the intent to best prepare them to re-enter the
communities we serve.
The Professional Standards Bureau will ensure the Policy Manual is updated in a timely manner
and maintain a record as policies are deleted, superseded or revised. Employees shall utilize
this manual coupled with the Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins (DTB's) to stay up to date and
knowledgeable on the policies of this Office.
Christina Corpus, Sheriff
January 1, 2023
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
Policy Manual
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OfficeMISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES - 2MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES
People First - Service Above Self
As stewards of our community, we envision a world where all humanity is valued and respected.
We recognize our role as leaders in this effort and commit to seeking creative and effective ways
to work with and listen to the needs of our residents, businesses, and stakeholders. We do this
with the passion to preserve safety for all who live, visit, or work in San Mateo County.
CORE VALUES
oDignity
oCompassion
oRespect
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
Policy Manual
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OfficeTable of Contents - 3Table of Contents
POLICY STATEMENT ...................... 1
MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES ............... 2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority ............ 9
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ................. 10
101 - Chief Executive Officer ................... 13
102 - Oath of Office ..................... 14
103 - Policy Manual ..................... 15
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ............. 20
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility ............ 21
201 - Organizational Responsibility by Rank .............. 25
202 - Bureau Manuals ..................... 27
203 - Special Order ...................... 28
204 - Training Policy ..................... 29
205 - Electronic Mail ..................... 32
206 - Administrative Communications ................ 34
207 - License to Carry a Firearm ................. 35
208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ................. 42
Chapter 3 - General Operations .................. 46
300 - Use of Force, Conducted Energy Device (Taser), Control Devices and Techniques
............................ 47
301 - Use of Force Review Process ................ 67
302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ................. 68
305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths .............. 73
306 - Firearms ....................... 82
307 - Canines ....................... 100
308 - Search and Seizure ................... 113
309 - Domestic Violence .................... 115
310 - Adult Abuse ...................... 122
311 - Vehicle Pursuits .................... 133
312 - Child Abuse ...................... 145
313 - Discriminatory Harassment ................. 153
314 - Missing Persons .................... 159
315 - Victim and Witness Assistance ................ 165
316 - Public Alerts ...................... 167
317 - Hate Crimes ...................... 172
318 - Standards of Conduct ................... 182
319 - Report Preparation ................... 189
320 - Media Relations .................... 193
321 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances .............. 196
322 - Reserve Deputies .................... 199
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
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OfficeTable of Contents - 4323 - Mutual Aid and Outside Agency Assistance ............ 206
324 - Registered Offender Information ............... 208
325 - Major Incident Notification ................. 211
326 - Death Investigation ................... 213
327 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting ............ 216
328 - Limited English Proficiency Services .............. 218
329 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities ........... 225
330 - Mandatory Employer Notification ............... 233
331 - Chaplains ...................... 235
332 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety ............... 240