Sb Sheriff Policy Manual

3.142.25 2.508.10 TP-05f 5.840. Sheriff’s Department Manual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department | ii Sheriff’s Department Manual – Table of Contents Volume 1 Philosophy and Organization 1 Volume 2 Administration and Management 193 Volume 3 Field Operations and Activities 441 Volume 4 Property and Evidence 829 Volume 5 Uniforms 890 Volume 6 Volunteer Units and Members 1010 Note: Please see the Comprehensive Table of Contents for a detailed listing of all Department Manual sections . Sheriff’s Department Manual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department | 1 Volume 1 Philosophy and Organization 1.100 Department Philosophy The motto, "Dedicated to Your Safety," states the essential pur- pose of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Dedi- cated means being devoted to a cause, to an ideal, or to a pur- pose, committed to a goal, or to a way of life. The Department is dedicated to protect the right of all persons within its jurisdic- tion to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their posses- sions, and to live in peace. We, the members of the De part- ment, stand ready to serve the people of San Bernardino County by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner, as it is to these people that the Department is ultimately responsible. 1.102 Department Vision Statement We believe in being a high performance, inclusive department with high professional standards of integrity, ethics, and behavior Sheriff’s Department Manual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department | 2 guided by the letter and the spirit of the law, and the Law En- forcement Code of Ethics. We will relentlessly investigate criminal acts and arrest those guilty of violating the law, while building positive relationships with those we serve. This requires each of us to: o Treat all people with respect, fairness and com- passion; Value each employee’s and citizen’s contribution to the Depart- ment and the community regardless of position, assignment or role; o Create a work environment that encourages inno- vation, input and participation, and values each member’s diversity; o Work in a partnership with each other and the community to reach an environment where we are all accountable and responsible to one an- other. 1.104 Department Value Statement We believe in strong, effective law enforcement services. We be- lieve in high professional standards of integrity, ethics and be- havior guided by the letter and spirit of the law, and the Law En- forcement Code of Ethics. o We believe in a balance between personal and professional life. o We believe in attaining and maintaining excellent physical conditioning, current intellectual compe- tence, and optimum mental health. o We have a personal and professional commitment to improve our communities and earn their trust, Sheriff’s Department Manual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department | 3 respect and support through active partnerships, involvement and service. o We believe we should treat all people with re- spect, fairness, and compassion. o We believe in loyalty and support for each other and the community without compromise of the high ethical standards of law enforcement. o We believe in recognition for, and valuing each in- dividual’s contribution to the Department and the community regardless of position, assignment or role. o We believe in open and honest communications, both internal and external. o We believe in an empowering work environment that encourages innovation, input and participa- tion, and values each member’s diversity. o We believe in all members working together to achieve Departmental goals through partnership with each other and the community. o We believe in initiative and autonomy at all levels with responsibility for our own actions and the ac- tions of those we lead and influence. o We believe in an equitable system that evaluates each person on their merits and provides for ap- propriate recognition and just sanctions. We have pride in the law enforcement profession with a produc- tive work ethic and a high level of commitment to the Depart- ment and the community. 1.106 Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the Department and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to be fair and impartial in all its relations with its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, an- Sheriff’s Department Manual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department | 4 cestry, or physical and mental handicap. This positive commit- ment shall be supported by a San Bernardino County Equal Em- ployment Opportunity Plan to ensure equal employment oppor- tunity for all in both securing County employment and in promo- tional opportuni ties at all job levels. 1.106.10 Objectives of Equal Employment Opportunity The general objectives of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan are: o To establish and maintain employment levels for minorities, women, and other protected groups in proportion at least equal to their availability in the County labor force. o To take such Equal Employment Opportunity as is necessary to distribute this employment represen- tation throughout job classes in the Department. o To make efforts to eliminate and prevent occur- rence of arbitrary, unnecessary, and o artificial practices which relate to employment or promotion within the Department. o To make efforts to upgrade and fully utilize existing women and minority resources within the Depart- ment. o To communicate the Department’s Equal Employ- ment Opportunity policy and activities into the community. o To develop organizational strength from