new albany police department

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NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Directives & Procedures Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Directive 1.1 - Use of Reasonable Force/Action Response Policy

1.1.1 Use of Reasonable Force
1.1.2 Use of Deadly Force
1.1.3 Warning Shots/Restrictions on the Use of Firearms
1.1.4 Use of Authorized Less-Than-Lethal Weapons
1.1.5 Use of Knives
1.1.6 Rendering Aid After Use of Weapons
1.1.7 Reporting Uses of Force
1.1.8 Reviewing “Response to Resistance” Reports
1.1.9 Removal from Line of Duty, Use of Force
1.1.10 Authorization: Weapons and Ammunition
1.1.11 Demonstrating Proficiency with Weapons
1.1.12 Annual Proficiency Demonstration/Training
1.1.13 Issuing Writing Directives
1.1.14 Analyze Reports from Use of Force (see 1.1.7)

Directive 1.2 - Training

1.2.1 Training
1.2.2 Mandatory Training
1.2.3 Optional/Specialized Training
1.2.4 Training Records
1.2.5 Remedial Training
1.2.6 Attendance Requirements
1.2.7 Travel Arrangements

Chapter 2
Directive 2.1 - Traffic Enforcement

2.1.1 Enforcement Procedures
2.1.2 Violator Procedures
2.1.3 Informing the Violator
2.1.4 Uniform Enforcement Policies
2.1.5 Enforcement Practices
2.1.6 Stopping/Approaching
2.1.7 Officer-Violator Relations
2.1.8 Speed-Measuring Devices
2.1.9 OVI Procedures
2.1.10 License Re-examination Referrals
2.1.11 Parking Enforcement

Directive 2.2 - Traffic Crashes

2.2.1 Policies and Procedures
2.2.2 Traffic Crash Scene Responses
2.2.3 Traffic Crash Scene Duties
2.2.4 Follow-Up Investigations
2.2.5 Victim Property Control
2.2.6 Traffic Crash Classification System
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Directive 2.3 - Traffic Direction and Control

2.3.1 Direction/Control Procedures
2.3.2 Escorts
2.3.3 Pursuit and Emergency Vehicle Operations and Procedures

Directive 2.4 - Ancillary Services

2.4.1 Assistance, Highway Users
2.4.2 Hazardous Highway Conditions
2.4.3 Towing

Chapter 3
Directive 3.1 - Criminal Process

3.1.1 Criminal Process Procedures

Directive 3.2 - Restraining Devices

3.2.1 Pre-Transport Prisoner Searches
3.2.2 Searching Transport Vehicles
3.2.3 Prisoner Restraining Requirement
3.2.4 Procedures, Transporting by Vehicle
3.2.5 Maintaining Visual Contact
3.2.6 Prisoner Communications
3.2.7 Procedure, Transport Destination
3.2.8 Procedures for Escape
3.2.9 Notifying Court of Security Hazard

Directive 3.3 - Special Transport Situations

3.3.1 Opposite Sex
3.3.2 Sick, Injured, Disabled
3.3.3 Hospital Security and Control
3.3.4 Special Situations

Directive 3.4 - Transport Equipment

3.4.1 Vehicle Safety Barriers
3.4.2 Rear Compartment Modification

Directive 3.5 – Prisoner ID and Documentation

3.5.1 Prisoner ID and Documentation

Chapter 4
Directive 4.1 - Juvenile Offenders

4.1.1 Handling Offenders
4.1.2 Procedures for Juvenile Custody
4.1.3 Custodial Interrogation of Juveniles
4.1.4 Reporting Procedures for Cases of Child Abuse
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Chapter 5
Directive 5.1 - Disciplinary Actions

5.1.1 Policy
5.1.2 Progressive Discipline
5.1.3 Appeals
5.1.4 Relief from Duty

Directive 5.2 - Complaints/Compliments

5.2.1 Policy
5.2.2 Complaint Investigations
5.2.3 Crashes Involving Village Owned Vehicles
5.2.4 Receipt of Compliments

Directive 5.3 - Rules of Conduct

5.3.1 Abuse of Position
5.3.2 Assistance to Fellow Officer
5.3.3 Associations/Organizational Memberships
5.3.4 Attendance at Trials/Hearings
5.3.5 Carrying Badge, Firearm, and Identification
5.3.6 Collection of Notary Fees
5.3.7 Confidentiality
5.3.8 Conflicting or Illegal Orders
5.3.9 Courtesy to Public
5.3.10 Display of Material in Police Facilities
5.3.11 Drugs/Alcohol
5.3.12 Endorsements and Referrals
5.3.13 Ethics
5.3.14 Expenditures of Department Funds
5.3.15 Gambling/Prohibited Establishments
5.3.16 Gratuities
5.3.17 Identifying Informants
5.3.18 Immoral Conduct
5.3.19 Insubordination
5.3.20 Interference in Private Business
5.3.21 Knowledge of and Obedience to Directives, Laws, and Ordinances
5.3.22 Lockers
5.3.23 Maintaining Department Property and Publications
5.3.24 Neglect or Inattention to Duty
5.3.25 Personal Correspondence
5.3.26 Public Statements and Appearances
5.3.27 Release of Police Information
5.3.28 Reporting Arrests or Court Actions
5.3.29 Reporting for Duty/Tardiness
5.3.30 Reporting Misconduct
5.3.31 Requirement to Submit to Medical Exams, Line-Ups, Photographs,
and Polygraphs
5.3.32 Sick/Injury Reporting
5.3.33 Telephone/Address
5.3.34 Truthfulness
5.3.35 Unbecoming Conduct
5.3.36 Withholding Information

Directive 5.4 – Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) Rules

5.4.1 LEADS Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
5.4.2 Validations
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5.4.3 Dissemination and Record Keeping
5.4.4 LEADS Audit
5.4.5 National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS)
5.4.6 National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
5.4.7 LEADS Owned Equipment/Connected Agency Owned Equipment
5.4.8 Sanctions
5.4.9 Contingency Plan

Chapter 6
Directive 6.1 - Organization

6.1.1 Chain of Command
6.1.2 Acting Supervisors
6.1.3 Notification/Call Out Procedures
6.1.4 Reports

Directive 6.2 - Shift Selection and Leave Requests

6.2.1 Shift Selection - Officers
6.2.2 Shift Selection - Supervisors and Dispatchers
6.2.3 Leave Requests

Directive 6.3 - Uniforms and Appearance

6.3.1 Uniforms
6.3.2 Appearance
6.3.3 Uniform Inspections and Repair
6.3.4 Body Armor

Directive 6.4 - Community Relations

6.4.1 Civilian Ride-A-Long Program

Directive 6.5 – Specialized Units

6.5.1 Bicycle Patrol Unit Procedures
6.5.2 Canine Patrol Unit Procedures
6.5.3 Mounted Patrol Unit Procedures
6.5.4 Honor Guard Unit Procedures

Chapter 7
Directive 7.1 - Special Duty Employment

7.1.1 Defined
7.1.2 General Rules
7.1.3 Rates of Pay
7.1.4 Hours Worked
7.1.5 Procedures

Directive 7.2 - Off-duty Employment

7.2.1 Definition
7.2.2 General Rules
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Chapter 8
Directive 8.1 - In-Car Video Cameras
8.1.1 Purpose
8.1.2 Training
8.1.3 Procedures
8.1.4 Digital Video File Control and Management
8.1.5 Requests for In-Car Recordings
8.1.6 Supervisory Review and Responsibilities

Directive 8.2 - Video Surveillance Cameras

8.2.1 Purpose
8.2.2 Training and Responsibilities
8.2.3 Audio/Video Taping Exceptions
8.2.4 Video Control and Management
8.2.5 Requests to Record Video
8.2.6 Supervisory Review and Responsibilities

Directive 8.3 - Digital Cameras

8.3.1 Purpose
8.3.2 Training and Responsibilities
8.3.3 Procedures
8.3.4 Storage of Digital Images
8.3.5 Request for Copies of Digital Photographs

Directive 8.4 - Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Protocol

8.4.1 Purpose
8.4.2 Training
8.4.3 Procedures
8.4.4 Medical Protocol
8.4.5 Approval by Medical Director

Directive 8.5 - Mobile Data Computers (MDC’s)

8.5.1 Purpose
8.5.2 Training
8.5.3 Procedures
8.5.4 Supervisory Review and Responsibility

Directive 8.6- Door Access Control System (DACS)

8.6.1 Purpose
8.6.2 Training
8.6.3 Procedures

Chapter 9
Directive 9.1 - Fingerprinting

9.1.1 Importance of Good Fingerprinting
9.1.2 Fingerprints Required
9.1.3 BCI & I Final Disposition Report
9.1.4 Civilian Fingerprinting Services

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Directive 9.2 – DNA Collection

9.2.1 Purpose
9.2.2 Procedure
Chapter 10
Directive 10.1 - Missing Persons

10.1.1 Missing Person Definition
10.1.2 Missing Persons – Procedure
10.1.3 Missing Child – Procedure
10.1.4 Missing Adults over age 65 or Individuals with Mental Impairments – Procedure
Directive 10.2 - Handling of Mentally Ill Persons

10.2.1 Policy
10.2.2 Mentally Ill Persons – Procedure
10.2.3 Elderly Persons – Procedure
Chapter 11
Directive 11.1 - Death Notification

11.1.1 Policy
11.1.2 Line-of-Duty Death/Injury
11.1.3 Next-of-Kin Notification (Non-Employees)
11.1.4 Chaplaincy Program

Chapter 12
Directive 12.1 - Holding Facility

12.1.1 Definition
12.1.2 THF Procedures
12.1.3 THF Emergency Responses
12.1.4 THF Juvenile Procedures
12.1.5 Staff Training

Chapter 13
Directive 13.1 - Property Room

13.1.1 Property Control System
13.1.2 Records & Inspections
13.1.3 Final Disposition

Directive 13.2- Forfeiture of Property

13.2.1 Purpose
13.2.2 Custody of Property
13.2.3 Receipts of Proceeds-Law Enforcement Fund (Seizure Fund)
13.2.4 Expenditures of Proceeds

Chapter 14
Directive 14.1 - Crime Scene/Investigative Procedures

14.1.1 Guidelines and Procedures
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14.1.2 Photography and Video Recording
14.1.3 Fingerprinting
14.1.4 Equipment and Supplies
14.1.5 Report Preparation

Directive 14.2 - Domestic Violence Response

14.2.1 Introduction
14.2.2 Definitions
14.2.3 Policy
14.2.4 Enforcement of the Domestic Violence Statute
14.2.5 Protection Orders
14.2.6 Domestic Violence/Dispute Statistics

Directive 14.3 - Domestic Violence Involving Law Enforcement Personnel

14.3.1 Policy
14.3.2 Procedure

Directive 14.4 - Specific Crime Response / Procedures

14.4.1 Purpose
14.4.2 Sexual Assault/Rape
14.4.3 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
14.4.4 Robbery
14.4.5 Homicide/Felonious Assault
14.4.6 Suicide
14.4.7 Arson
14.4.8 Kidnapping/Abduction
14.4.9 Hostage

Chapter 15
Directive 15.1 - 911 Protocol

15.1.1 24 Hour Emergency Phone Service
15.1.2 Victim/Witness Assistance Information
15.1.3 Officer Response to 911 Hang-up Call
15.1.4 Recording Phone Conversations

Directive 15.2 - Alarm Responses

15.2.1 Private Security Alarms
Chapter 16
Directive 16.1 - Mutual Aid Agreements

16.1.1 Geographical Boundaries
16.1.2 Concurrent Jurisdiction
16.1.3 Written Agreements for Mutual Aid
16.1.4 Requesting Federal Assistance
16.1.5 Private, Non-governmental Security Agencies - Cooperation/Assistance

Chapter 17
Directive 17.1 - Personnel Hiring Process - Police Officer

17.1.1 Personnel Hiring Process
17.1.2 Recruitment
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17.1.3 Application Process
17.1.4 Written Test
17.1.5 Physical Fitness Test
17.1.6 Background Investigation
17.1.7 Oral Review Board
17.1.8 Polygraph
17.1.9 Final Interview
17.1.10 Psychological Test
17.1.11 Physical Examination
17.1.12 Probationary Period
17.1.13 Lateral Transfer Applicants

Directive 17.2 - Personnel Hiring Process - Dispatcher/Civilian Employee

17.2.1 Dispatcher Recruitment and Hiring
17.2.2 Formal Application
17.2.3 Written Examination
17.2.4 Background Investigation
17.2.5 Oral Review Board
17.2.6 Final Interview
17.2.7 Psychological Test
17.2.8 Probationary Period
17.2.9 Civilian Employee

Directive 17.3 - Selection Process - Special Assignments

17.5.1 Selection Process
17.5.2 Special Assignments
17.5.3 Posting
17.5.4 Interview

Directive 17.4 - Promotions

17.6.1 Selection Process
17.6.2 Qualifications
17.6.3 Posting
17.6.4 Promotional Examination
17.6.5 Oral Review Board
17.6.6 Interview
17.6.7 Probationary Period

Chapter 18
Directive 18.1 - Unusual Occurrences

18.1.1 Planning Responsibility
18.1.2 Natural/Man-made Disasters
18.1.3 VIP Security Plan
18.1.4 Special Events Plan
18.1.5 Mass Arrests
18.1.6 Hostage/Barricade Situations
18.1.7 Bomb Emergencies
18.1.8 Emergency Mobilization Plan
18.1.9 Hazardous/Infectious Materials Incidents
18.1.10 Tactical Team Procedures

Chapter 19
Directive 19.1 - Reserve Officer Program

19.1.1 Reserve Officer Program
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19.1.2 Reserve Officer Training
19.1.3 Reserve Officer Requirements
19.1.4 Special Duty
19.1.5 Performance Evaluation

Chapter 20
Directive 20.1 - Financial Procedures

20.1.1 Financial Authority
20.1.2 Financial Procedures
20.1.3 Cash Accounts/Maintenance
20.1.4 Requisition and Purchasing Procedures
20.1.5 Auditing
20.1.6 Seized and Forfeited Property
20.1.7 Agency Owned Property - Inventory/Control
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Chapter 1 Reviewed/Revised-June 2012
Directive 1.1 – Use of Reasonable Force/Action Response Policy
1.1.1 Use of Reasonable Force
1.1.2 Use of Deadly Response
1.1.3 Warning Shots/Restrictions on the Use of Firearms
1.1.4 Use of Authorized Less-Than-Lethal Weapons
1.1.5 Use of Knives
1.1.6 Rendering Aid After Use of Weapons
1.1.7 Reporting Uses of Force
1.1.8 Reviewing “Response to Resistance” Reports
1.1.9 Removal from Line of Duty, Use of Force
1.1.10 Authorization: Weapons and Ammunition
1.1.11 Demonstrating Proficiency With Weapons
1.1.12 Annual Proficiency Demonstration/Training
1.1.13 Issuing Written Directives
1.1.14 Analyze Reports From Response to Resistance (see Dir. 1.1.7)

Directive 1.2 – Training
1.2.1 Training
1.2.2 Mandatory Training
1.2.3 Optional/Specialized Training
1.2.4 Training Records
1.2.5 Remedial Training
1.2.6 Attendance Requirements
1.2.7 Travel Arrangements

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