Policy Text
San Francisco Police Department ' 1.04
GENERAL ORDER 07/20/94
DUTIES OF SERGEANTS
This order outlines rksponsibilities of sergeants regarding supervision, reports and
records, notifications and radio contact.
I. POLICY
A Sergeants shall:
1. SUPERVISION
a Train and lead subordinates in the performance of their duties and set
an example of efficiency and deportment.
b Have immediate control and supervision of assigned members.
c Require all assigned members to comply with the policies and
procedures of the Department, and take appropriate action when
violations occur.
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d. Not permit subordinates to linger at a police facility or other locations
when not on official business.
e. Frequently visit assigned members during their tour of duty, record
times and places of visits, and conduct inspections of the members.
£ Be respoxisible for the policing of their assigned areas. During an
emergency, have immediate control over their subordinates' response
until command is assumed by a superior officer.
g. Visit Patrol Special Officers on their beats and inspect their uniforxns
and equipment.
h. Notify the Lieutenant when an officer or a Patrol Special Officer cannot
be located. Search for the officer until he/she is found or until relieved
by a superior officer. Make a written report to the Commanding Officer
when the officer cannot provide a satisfactory explanation for hisher
absence..
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i Ensure that subordinates promptly and properly respond 'to radio
assignments.
2 REPORTS AND RECORDS
a. Review their subordinates arrests and reports for appropriateness and
completeness.
b Record details and assignments of members under their immediate
supervision
c Keep and maintain a Performance Improvement Program (PIP) binder
for each assigned officer.
3. NOTXHCATIONS. Keep their superior officers informed of personnel
matters and conditions in the assigned area. Inforin superior officers of
places suspected of being used for unlawful activities or places where
known criminals congregate. Advise superiors of possible labor disputes
or any condition warranting police action
4. RADIO CONTACT. Maintain constant radio contact with Communications
Division and respond to calls that may require supervision.