Policy Text
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GENERAL ORDER Rev. 04/17/96
DUTIES OF PATROL OFFICERS
This order outlines the duties and responsibilities of officers assigned patrol duties.
I, POLICY
A. Patrol Offices shall:
L RADIO CONTACT AND NOTIFICATION
a. Patrol their assigned areas and remain in constant radio contact, except
in case of emergency, detail or assignment.
b Notify the Communications Division when an on-view incident or a
station assignment makes them unavailable for other assignments.
c When it is apparent that they may be engaged in an assignment for an
extended period, notify the Communications Division and their
immediate supervisor. -
d. Immediately notify the Communications Division when:
(1) Arriving at the scene of an assignment (1047).
(2) Proceeding to another location daring an assignment (10-98).
(3) Completing an assignment (10-8 ).
2. REMAWING IN ASSIGNED AREAS
a. Not leave their assigned area except in the performance of proper
police duty, with the permission of a superior officer, or for petsonal
necessity.
h Upon return@ to their assigned ma from outside duty, notify the
Communications Division and their immediate supervisor .
c Obtain their meals, if possible, within their assigned areas.
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3. NEGLECT OF DUTY. Be considered in neglect of duty if they fail to discover
serious crimes committed in their areas which could have been
discovered through the exercise of reasonable diligence.
4. HAZARDS
a. Obseme the condition of the streets and sidewalks, signals and signs,
and report hazards to health or safety. Ensure that barriers and lights
are maintained around holes, excavations, construction sites and other
hazards,
b When traffic signals are not functioning properly, immediately report
the fact to the Communications Division and take appropriate action to
protect life and property.
a Give attention to schools, pads, p1aygrounds and Md Tansit
locations in their assigned areas.
h Observe and report in writing aII places in their assigned axeas -m of Will@^ 0-
c Observe the conduct and places frequented by known criminals and
suspicious persons in their assigned areas.
d. Make written reparts on crimes observed or brought to their attention
that have not been pm60usly reported. Book all property and
evidence in their custody prior to reporting off-duty.
6. INVESTIGATIONS. obtain informatiin on witnesses, and promptly furnish
ddptions of mspeets to the Communications Division.
7. DEPARTMENT EQ-. ((See DGo 2.01, General Rdes of Conduct)
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a Respond promptly to assigned calls, regardless of the area of
assignment. Acknowledge assigned calls by radio, not by telephone.
h When in the immediate vicinity of a serious incident, respond and
render assistance to the unit assigned.
c When out of service on a lower priority incident, and directed by
Communications Division to take a more urgent assignment,
acknowledge and respond to the more urgent assignment.
9. INCIDENT REPORTS. Submit wery arrest and non-arrest -port to a superior
officer prior to reporting off duty.
10. PRISON- SECURITY. Be responsible for the security of prisoners in their
custody.
1L TRANSPORTING PRISONERS Officef~ are responsible for the safe
transportation of prisoners. Absent exigent circumstances, officers shall
comply with the following policies:
a. Male and female prisoners shall not be placed or transported together
in any vehicle unless they are kept under constant visual observation
by officers, or are separated by compartments that prevent physical
contact,
b Officers shall not place any prisoner into a compartment of a vehicle
containing property andor equipment, or place property and/or
equipment into an area of a vehicle occupied by prisoners.
12 INTOXICATED, INCAPACITATED, OR IMPAIRED ARRESTEES
a MEDICAL EVALUATION. Officers need to be alert for medicaYphysica1
conditions that apparently intoxicated arrestees may display which
could indicate an injury or dangerous level of intoxication rather than
mere inebriation. If any such condition is observed or suspected,
medical evaluation shall be obtained prior to booking.
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h SEARCHING. OEEicers shall search for a medical necklace or bracelet on
incapacitated or unconscious persons.
13. ARRESTEES WHO HAVE INGESTED DRUGS. It not uncommon for -tees
to ingest (swallow) narcotics (e.g., balloons of heroin, rocks of cocaine) in
an attempt to conceal them from officers. In some cases, this practice has
resulted in death When an arresting offices reasonably suspects that the
person helshe has ames&d or detained has ingested drugs, the arresting
officer shall have the person medically evaluated prior to booking.