Policy Text
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GENERAL ORDER 07/20/94
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This order establishes the policy by which sergeants monitor and periodidy
evaluate .the performance of their officers, using the PIP binder, and outlines the
responsibilities of lieutenants, captains, commanders, and deputy chiefs.
I* POLICY
A. DUTIES OF DIRECT SUPERVISORS
L SERGEANTS. It is the policy of the San kancisco Police Department that
sergeants who are assigned specific officers to directly supervise, be
responsible for monitoring their officers' performance and behavior
patterns, and maintain a Performance Improvement Program (PIP) binder
for each officer under their direct supervision.
2. LIEUTENANTS. If a lieutenant directly supervises an officer, helshe
assumes the supervisory duties for maintaining a PIP binder for that
officer. -
B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF LIEUTENANTS. To assure the effectiveness of this
program, lieutenants will be respo+ble for the following duties=
L h&u&, guide and counsel the supervisory sergeant in the discharge of
these duties.
2 Be responsible for sergeants taking appropriate action when necessary, and
for proper maintenance of the PIP binders under their control.
3. Take immediate action if a sergeant fails to perform the duties as required
in this order.
4. When a sergeant is absent for an extended period (vacation, disability
leave, etc) assume the supervisory sergeanvs duties as related to the PIP
binder.
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07/20/94
C RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMAND OFFICERS. To assure the effectiveness
of this program, Command Officers shall:
1. Instruct, guide, counsel and assist subordinates in. the discharging of thek
duties.
2. Assure that subordinates take the appropriate actions on matters referred
to them in regard to PIP binders.
3. Conduct periodic inspections to assure information atered in PIP binders
is current and properly entered.
4. Identify those divisions, companies, units, platoons, sections and squads
where problems are noted and take remedial action.
D. REsPONSIBILlTY OF THE STAFF INSPECTION UNIT. The Officer-in-
Charge of the Staff inspection Unit shaIl emure that PIP binders are audited
on a continual basis and shall report hidher findings to the Chief of Police.
11. PROCEDURES - .._..-
The procedures for preparing and maintaining PIP binders are outlined in PIP, A
Supervisor's Guide, SFPD, DM-06.
References
PIP, A Su-'s Guide , SFPD, DM-06.
Performance Appraisal Guide, SFPD, DM-08