Policy Text
Santa Monica Police Department
Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual
Administrative Communications
205.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Administrative communications of this Department are governed by the following policies.
205.2 INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
Memorandums may be issued periodically by the Chief of Police to announce and document all
promotions, transfers, hiring of new personnel, separations, personnel and group commendations,
or other changes in status.
205.3 CORRESPONDENCE
In order to ensure that the letterhead and name of the Department are not misused, all external
correspondence shall be on Department letterhead. All Department letterhead shall bear the
signature element of the Chief of Police or designee. Personnel should use Depart ment letterhead
only for official business and with approval of their supervisor.
205.4 SURVEYS
All surveys made in the name of the Department shall be authorized by the Chief of Police or a
Division Commander.
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