Chapter One

Organization and Management Role

• 1.1.1 Oath of Office
• 1.2.1 Authority to Enforce Laws
• 1.2.2 Interviews, Interrogations & Searches
• 1.2.3 Search & Seizure with and without Warrant
• 1.2.4 Arrests
• 1.2.5 Strip and or Body Cavity Searches
• 1.3.1 Use of Force
• 1.3.2 Duty to Intervene and Act
• 1.4.1 Command Protocol
• 1.4.3 Written Directive System
• 1.5.1 Selection and Hiring
• 1.5.5 Training of Non-Sworn Personnel
• 1.6.1 Administration of Funds
• 1.7.1 Extra Duty and Off Duty Employment
• 1.8.1 Code of Conduct and Personal Appearance
• 1.8.2 Sexual and Improper Harassment Policy
• 1.8.3 Biased Based Policing and Conflicts of Interest
• 1.10.1 Training & Career Development
• 1.10.4 Field Training Program

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Chapter Two

Law Enforcement Functions

• 2.1.1 Routine and Emergency Operations of Police Vehicles
• 2.1.2 Vehicle Pursuit
• 2.1.3 Protective Soft Body Armor
• 2.1.14 Police K9 Unit
• 2.2.1 Unusual Occurrences and Special Operations
• 2.2.3 Barricaded Person / Hostage Situations
• 2.2.4 Bomb Threats and Searches
• 2.3.1 Investigation of Employee Misconduct
• 2.4.1 Traffic Enforcement
• 2.4.2 Mobile Video Recording Systems
• 2.5.1 Detainee Transport
• 2.7.1 Legal Process Procedures
• 2.7.8 Mental Health
• 2.9.1 Eyewitness Identification

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Chapter Three

Staff Support Responsibilities

• 3.1.1 Cells & Temporary Holding Areas
• 3.1.9 Detainee Intake, Property, and Medical Assistance
• 3.4.1 Records Management & Field Reporting
• 3.5.1 Availability of Personnel
• 3.5.2 Evidence Control
• 3.5.3 Evidence and Property Chain of Custody Form
• 3.5.5 Forfeiture of Seized Vehicles & Property
• 3.7.1 Physical Fitness and Wellness Program

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Chapter Four

Pennsylvania Legal Mandates

• 4.1.1 Vehicle Crash Investigation
• 4.3.1 Missing Persons
• 4.4.1 Processing - Fingerprinting and Photographs
• 4.5.1 Crime Victim Assistance
• 4.6.1 Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law
• 4.7.1 Handling and Custodial Care of Juveniles
• 4.8.1 Notification of Sexually Violent Predators
• 4.9.1 Municipal Police Officer's Education
  and Training Commission Certification
• 4.10.1 Protection from Abuse orders and Domestic Violence
• 4.11.1 Release of Department Reports, records,
  and Criminal History Information, Uniform Crime Reporting
• 4.15.1 Mental Health Evaluations for Law Enforcement Officers

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Chapter Six

Organization and Management Role

• 6.1.1 Change of Address
• 6.1.2 Paid Details and Special Off Duty Assignments
• 6.1.3 Commendations, Awards and Ceremonies
• 6.1.4 Sick Leave
• 6.1.5 Treatment of Injuries Received While on Duty
• 6.1.6 Family Medical Leave Act
• 6.1.7 Reporting for Duty-Shift Change-Training
• 6.1.8 Court Appearance & On-Call Procedure
• 6.1.9 Request for Time Off
• 6.1.10 Maternity Assignments and Leave
• 6.1.12 Officer Performance Appraisal
• 6.1.13 Fire and Arson Investigations
• 6.1.15 AED
• 6.1.16 Headquarters Building Security
• 6.1.17 Distribution, Issuance & Disposition of Citations
  & Parking Tickets
• 6.1.19 Duty to Intervene and Act
• 6.2.1 Police Response to Fire & Crash Scenes
• 6.2.4 Police Departmental Funerals
• 6.2.5 Abandoned, Disabled and Removal of Vehicles
• 6.2.6 Confidential Informants & Information
• 6.2.7 Temporary Vacant Properties
• 6.2.8 Naloxone Administration
• 6.2.10 Financial Institution Alarm Response
• 6.2.11 Diversionary Programs
• 6.2.13 Inventory Searches of Vehicles
• 6.3.2 Long Barrel Weapons
• 6.3.3 Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Spray
• 6.3.4 Expandable Baton
• 6.3.5 Electronic Incapacitation Device
• 6.3.6 Specialty Impact Munitions
• 6.3.7 Use of Tranquilizer Gun
• 6.4.2 Safety Review Board
• 6.4.3 Operation of Police Motorcycles
• 6.4.4 Safety Restraint System Usage
• 6.5.1 Delcom Communications Procedure
• 6.5.2 Telecommunications Policy
• 6.5.3 Police - Media Relations
• 6.5.4 Information Technology Systems
• 6.5.5 Social Media and Networking

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