Policy Text
WINDERMERE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
This order consists of the following:
1. Purpose
2. Policy
3. Procedures
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in the development and implementation
of operational plans for pre -planned events, including but not limited to, special events,
public demonstrations, crime prevention and crime suppression details. It also provides
guidance for the completion of After Action Reports (AAR) .
2. Policy
It is the policy of the Windermere Police Department to establish and promulgate
operational plans that are National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant for
pre-planned events exceeding the scope of normal operations to facilitate effective and
efficient law enforcement response and provide direction to agency members. It is the
policy of the agency to complete After Action Reports to summarize and analyze
operations.
3. Procedures
A. An Operational Plan is required in the following circumstances:
1. A pre -planned event or crime control detail that exceeds the scope of
normal operations. Effective Date: November 6, 202 5 Rescinds
Amends 6.19 (October 1, 2022) Number: 6.19
SUBJECT : Operational Plans and After Action Reports
Print Date: 11/06/25
Distribution: All Personnel Review Month: October
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2. A pre -planned special or crime control detail that involves the assistance
of external agency resources. An Operational Plan does not replace the
need to implement mutual aid when required.
B. An Operational Plan will contain an Executive Summary and Operational Details
Section. An Operational Plan template is located in a sub -folder under this
General Order in PowerDMS. The following logistical r equirements should be
considered and detailed in the Operational Plan as applicable:
1. Statement of problem
2. Strategic and tactical objectives
3. Estimate of traffic problems, to include contingency plans for direction and
control
4. Anticipated crime projections
5. Crowd estimate and crowd control issues
6. Coordination inside and outside the agency with c oncurrent jurisdiction
support agreements
7. Proposed budget
8. Special units needed
9. Event chain of command for all units depl oyed
10. Anticipated staffing and equipment
11. Designation of a single person or position as the supervisor/coordinator
for the coverage of the event
12. Any other logistical requirements, as determined necessary for the specific
event, that are not explicitly identified in this policy.
C. For complex on -going incidents , the Chief of Police should consider the use of ICS
forms to document Incident Acti on Plans for specific operational periods, to
document resources used and to document activities. Wh en used, ICS forms will
supplement the Operational Plan.
D. Approval
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1. Operational Plans may be prepared by any member of the agency and
reviewed by the Deputy Chief.
2. The Chief of Police approves all Operational Plans.
3. If the operation changes in scope, duration of operation, or resources, an
addendum to the Operational Plan will be completed. The addendum will
be approved at the same level as the original Operational Plan.
E. Briefing
All levels of an Operational Plan will require a briefing prior to the operation.
When practical, all personnel shall attend the briefing. Large scale operations may
require a briefing with representatives from outside resources.
F. After Action Rep ort
1. The AAR is used to provide feedback to the agency and participating units
or components on their performance of the tasks identified as important
during the planning process. It also evaluates achievement of the selected
incident objectives and dem onstration of the overall capabilities being
validated.
2. An After Action Report is required at the conclusion of each operation.
3. The Incident Commander is responsible for the completion of the AAR, and
may request supporting documentation from subordi nate levels of
command involved in the operation.
4. The AAR will require the same level of approval as the Operational Plan.
5. An AAR template is located in a sub -folder under this General Order in
PowerDMS.
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Chief David A. Ogden