Operations Manual
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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