Policy Text
Revisions or additions are highlighted 1 (02/16/2023 )
ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
Subject: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING SYSTEM
Index as: Accreditation Reports Annual Report CFA Annual Reports
Administrative Reports CALEA Annual Report Reports, Administrative
Accreditation Standards: CALEA 11.3.3, 11.4.1, 11.4.2, 11.4.3
CFA 3.02
Cross Reference :
Replaces : G.O. II -31, Administrative Reporting System ( March 12, 2019 )
This Order consists of the following sections:
I. Purpose
II. Reporting to the Chief of Police
III. Annual Reports to Accrediting Bodies
I. PURPOSE
A. An Administrative Reporting System is required to inform managers of the Department about the use and availability
of material resources and personnel, and to keep them apprised of work being accomplished .
B. Reports alert Department managers to emerging problems and are a source of information about the Department's
activities for other City departments, community groups, the media and the official bodies which review and accredit the St.
Petersburg Police Department.
II. REPORTING TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
A. Daily Reports
1. The Assistant Chief , or designee of each Bureau will personally inform the Chief of Police of any significant
occurrences during the previous twenty -four (24) -hour period.
2. Events requiring immediate notification, including those that may expose the Department to serious liability , or
which may result in h eightened community interest, will be brought to the attention of the Chief of Police , or designee through
the C hain of Command by personal contact or through a telephone message, as soon as possible.
B. Monthly, Weekly and Other Required Reports
1. Certain weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi -annual , and annual reports, most of which are enumerated in G.O. II -
31, Administrative Reporting System_Attachment A , are required as good business practice or to meet City or accreditation
requirements.
2. Weekly reports, produced routinely to depict events and investigations of the immediate past, will be produced
as directed by respective Bureau Commanders and routed for review by staff and other U nits of the Department. DATE OF
ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NUMBER
October 2016 Immediately II-31
Distribution: All Employees
General Order II -31
Revisions or additions are highlighted 2 (02/16/2023 ) 3. Required monthly, quarterly , and semi -annual reports will be submitted in a timely manner.
4. Reports will be routed to their in tended recipients, through the C hain of Command, with copies distributed to
others who may have use for the information provided, to improve overall efficiency, avoid duplication of effort, provide
better service to the community , and increase intra -Departmental communication and coordination.
C. Department Annual Report
1. Each Bureau and staff support unit within the Office of the Chief of Police will submit, as directed by the Chief,
a written annual report to the Chief of Police for inclusion in the Department’s Annual Report .
2. The report will summarize the activities of the unit during the previous calendar year. This report may be a
compilation of previous reports; however, it also must include comparative data where applicable, statistics, and a review
of the activities of the various sub -units during the previous year.
3. Utilizing the information submitted Professional Compliance Unit will produce the Department's Annual Report .
This report will contain statistics, comparative data, and a review of the Department’s activities during the previous year.
4. The report will be made available within the Department, to City Government, and to the public.
D. Periodic Accreditation Reports
1. Certain inspections and reports, in addition to those discussed previously, are required on an intermittent basis
to ensure the St. Petersburg Police Department remains in compliance with the Commission on Law Enforcement
Accreditation (CALEA) and the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement (CFA) standards.
2. Periodic reviews and reports required to demonstrate compliance with accreditat ion standards will be forwarded
to the Professional Compliance Unit in accordance with the ti metable depicted in Attachment A , or which has been otherwise
established.
3. The Supervisor, Professional Compliance , will provide guidance, as may be necessary; to all units who are
responsible for periodic accreditation reports should they need additional information regarding form and content of the
reports.
III. ANNUAL REPORTS TO ACCREDITING BODIES
A. The D epartment is required to submit an annual report to CALEA in accordance with the requirements established
by CALEA .
B. The Department electronically submits an annual accreditation report t o the CFA Commission to report compliance
efforts by January 31 each year.
C. The CALEA and CFA annual reports will be prepared by the Supervisor , Professional Compliance Unit, utilizing
information provided through the Administrative Reporting System.
D. The CALEA and CFA annual report s will be approved by the Chief of Police prior to submission.
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Anthony Holloway
Chief of Police