Department Policies, Procedures, and Operations (General Law Enforcement)

Law Enforcement Officers 

In conjunction with responding to calls for law enforcement service, the officer must identify requirements related to the employing law enforcement agency, local court systems, local government structures, and community resources and agencies which may assist a person in need. Expected performance outcomes include this basic knowledge and cover the following:

10.1 - 10.46 Department Policies, Procedures, and Operations  (General Law Enforcement)

10.1. Identify department policy and procedure related to handling traffic accidents with injuries and/or fatalities.

10.2. Identify department policy and procedure related to handling traffic accidents without injuries and/or fatalities.

10.3. Identify department policy and procedure relating to giving warning notices for and/or impounding abandoned vehicles.

10.4. Identify department policy regarding assistance to motorists by starting vehicles using jumper cables.

10.5. Identify department policy regarding transportation of persons needing assistance.

10.6. Identify department policy regarding vehicle operations.

10.7. Identify department policy regarding high risk motor vehicle stops.

10.8. Identify department policy regarding emergency response driving.

10.9. Identify department policy regarding use of a patrol vehicle as a barrier to assist in apprehending a suspect.

10.10. Identify department policy regarding traffic checking details.

10.11. Identify department policy regarding any special requirements associated with investigation of accidents involving law enforcement vehicles.

10.12. Identify department policy for notifying proper authority to direct removal of vehicles obstructing traffic.

10.13. Identify department policy and procedure to check patrol vehicle speedometer calibration.

10.14. Identify department procedure to repair or replace non-functioning equipment.

10.15. Identify department procedure to prioritize and document telephone interviews about complaints or requests for service.

10.16. Identify department procedure for handling complaints about law enforcement personnel.

10.17. Identify department policy relating to explanation of the nature of complaints to offenders.

10.18. Identify department policy and procedure relating to the use of restraints, safety equipment, and transporting arrestees.

10.19. Identify department policy regarding discretionary arrest.

10.20. Identify department policy regarding use of force issues, physical restraints, and weapons.

10.21. Identify department policy regarding issues of false arrest.

10.22. Identify department policy regarding treatment of arrestee(s).

10.23. Identify department policy regarding privacy and security of person(s) and information.

10.24. Identify department policy and procedure regarding strip searches of arrestees.

10.25. Identify department policy regarding taking intoxicated persons to detox, jail or a lockup.

10.26. Identify department policy regarding false alarms.

10.27. Identify department policy regarding shoplifting complaints.

10.28. Identify department policy relating to visual checks of homes or businesses to ensure security.

10.29. Identify department policy relating to escorting money, valuables, or people to provide security.

10.30. Identify department policy and procedure relating to a found person.

10.31. Identify department policy and procedures relating to lost property.

10.32. Identify department policy and procedures relating to found property.

10.33. Identify department policy regarding family abuse/domestic violence issues.

10.34. Identify department policy relating to hostage negotiations.

10.35. Identify department policy relating to barricaded subjects.

10.36. Identify department policy and procedure to follow when participating in aids involving multiple agencies.

10.37. Identify department policy and components of emergency disaster response plans.

10.38. Identify department policy regarding when to check with supervisors regarding follow-up investigations.

10.39. Identify department policy relating to carrying a firearm when off duty.

10.40. Identify department policy regarding self-identification as a law enforcement officer.

10.41. Identify department policy on providing information to persons participating in ride-along programs.

10.42. Identify department policy related to the use of a K-9.

10.43. Identify department policy related to use of speed enforcement devices to clock rated speed when assigned.

10.44. Identify department policy related to use of a patrol vehicle.

10.45. Read and comprehend department policies and apply same to law enforcement practices.

10.46. Identify department recruitment policies and be able to explain these.