Policy Text
San Fxancisco Police Department
GENERAL ORDER
DUTIES OF STATION PERSONNEL ,
This order outlines the duties and responsibilities of the district captain, the
captain's clerk, the watch lieutenant, the station keeper, the station duty officer, and
the officer assigned to the patrol wagon.
I. POLICY
A DUTIES OF THE DISTRICI' CAPTAIN
L OPERATIONS AND INSPECTIONS
a Be responsible for the effiaent operation of the station and the
performance and discipline of its members.
h Remain within the district during the tour of duty as necessary.
c Frequently inspect the district at various times to keep informed of
conditions and to determine if members are efficiently performing
their duties. -
2. CONFERENCES AND COMh4UWRMEEI3NGS
a, After assuming command, meet with lieutenants and sergeants to
discuss district problem&
h Attend community meetings as required, or send a representative.
c Attend conferences as required.
a, Investigate permit and license applications. Ensure that establishments
operating under permits or licenses are supervised regularly and that
maintained. current records are --
b Identify and investigate district establishments suspected of being in
violation of the law and report the results in writing.
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c Keep a record of halls and similar places. When an event is to be held,
ascertain the type of event and, if staffing allows, ensure that officers
visit the premises during the event.
4. SCHEDULING. Schedule persomd to provide for optimum handling of
police business in the district.
5. SPECLALIZED ASSISTANCE Request specialized assistance through the
Division Commander when necessary to deal with vice conditions or
other conditions requiring specialized assistance.
6. FILES AND RECORDS
a Assign a clerk to maintain records and to perform other duties as
needed.
b Maintain a current file of establishments in the districtI containing the
addressI telephone number, type of business, hours, owner, and address
and telephone number of the person to be notified in an emergency.
c hure that a current record is maintained of assigned members'
residence addresses and phone numbers. When a member is
transferred, ensure that the record is forwarded.
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7. DETAILS. When a detail is made to another district, have the rrames and
star numbers of the members detailed transmitted to that district as soon
as possible.
8. EQUIPIMENT. See DGO 10.05,Weapons and Protective Equipment
Inspection.
9. BUILDING AND FACILITIES. See DGO 3.03, Facilities Management.
B. DUTIES OF THE CAVTATN'S CLERK
1. Maintain files, records and reports as required.
Z Perform duties as assigned by the district captain.
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C DUTIES OF THE LIEUTENANT
1. UNIFORM ATI'IRE Be in uniform while on duty.
2. OPERATIONS
a Dwing the absence of the District Captain, be responsible for the
efficient operation of the stafion and the performance and discipline of
its members.
b Inspect the district at varying hours, keep the station advised as to your
whereabouts, and stay in radio contact.
3. FILES AND RECORDS
a Enrmre records are kept and maintained in tlie business office.
h Examine records, correct discrepancies, and certify completeness by
signing them.
4. SICK AND DISABILlCTY CERTIFICATES. Receive sick and disability certificates.
Time stamp the certificate or enter the time and date of receipt. Sign and
enter your title on the certificate and forward it to the Personnel Division
with the next transfer of orders. In the event the certificate is issued for a
member of another command, time stamp it or enter the date and time of
receipt, notify the member's unit if it is open, and forward the certificate to
the member's unit with the next transfer of orders.
5. CRITICAL INCIDENTS. See DGO 8.01, Critical Incident Notification
6. SCHEDULING. Provide for adequate staffing commensurate with the
demands for police service.
7. ROLLCALL
a. Conduct roll calln and ensure officers are properly uniformed and
equipped. Before sending them on patrol, give them their assignments
and read any directives, bulletins, teletypes, or other pertinent
information
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h Report members of the previous watch off duty. If any irregularities
are noted, take proper action .
c When a member fails to report on or off duty .without valid reason,
immediately investigate the situation Submit a written report to the
District Captain showing the findings and actions taken.
d Notify the Field Operations Bureau or the Operations Center during
non-business hours when a member cannot be located within one
hour.
8. CRIMINAL CHARGES. Ensure that criminal charges are appropriately placed
on prisoners and that reports are properly prepared.
9. DEPARTMENT PROPERTY. When Department property is damaged or lost,
ensure that an investigation is made and a written report is submitted to
the District Captaia
lo. REPORTS. Review, approve and initial all reports.
11. WARRANTS AND SUBPOENAS. When an arrest warrant, subpoena or
citation is delivered, enmw that it is served promptly and is properly
returned. If unable to serve, inform the oncoming Lieutenant.
DUTIES OF THE STATION KEEPER
1. BUSINESS OFFICE
a Subject to the direction of the lieutenant, supervise the station
business office and the member assigned to station duty
b Not