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314.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for vehicle pursuits in order to protect the safety of involved officers, the public, and fleeing suspects.
314.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Blocking - A low-speed tactic where one or more authorized police department emergency vehicles intentionally restrict the movement of a suspect vehicle, with the goal of containment or preventing a pursuit. Blocking is not boxing in or a roadblock.

Boxing-in - A tactic designed to stop a suspect’s moving vehicle by surrounding it with law enforcement vehicles and then slowing all vehicles to a stop.

Pursuit Intervention
- An attempt to stop the suspect’s ability to continue to flee in a vehicle through tactical application of technology, tire deflation devices, blocking or vehicle intercept, boxing-in, the PIT (known as Pursuit Intervention Technique or Precision Immobilization Technique), ramming, or roadblock procedures.

Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) - A low-speed tactic intentionally applied to cause the suspect vehicle to spin out and terminate the pursuit.

Ramming
- The deliberate act of impacting a suspect’s vehicle with another vehicle to functionally damage or otherwise force the suspect’s vehicle to stop.

Roadblocks
- A tactic designed to stop a suspect’s vehicle by intentionally placing an emergency vehicle or other immovable object in the path of the suspect’s vehicle.

Tire deflation device - A device that extends across the roadway designed to puncture the tires of the pursued vehicle, sometimes referred to as spike strips.

Terminate
- To discontinue a pursuit or stop chasing fleeing vehicles.

Trail - Following the path of the pursuit at a safe speed while obeying all traffic laws and without activating emergency equipment. If the pursuit is at a slow rate of speed, the trailing vehicle will maintain sufficient distance from the pursuit vehicles so as to clearly indicate an absence of participation in the pursuit
Vehicle Pursuit
- An event involving one or more law enforcement officers attempting to apprehend a suspect, who is attempting to avoid arrest while operating a motor vehicle by using high-speed driving or other evasive tactics, such as driving off a highway, turning suddenly, or driving in a legal manner but willfully failing to yield to an officer’s signal to stop. 314.2 OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
Vehicle pursuits shall only be conducted using authorized police department emergency vehicles that are equipped with and displaying emergency lighting and sirens as required by Vehicle Code EXHIBIT 1
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 2 § 21055. Officers are responsible for continuously driving with due regard and caution for the safety of all persons and property (Vehicle Code § 21056). 314.2.1 WHEN TO INITIATE A PURSUIT
Officers are authorized to initiate a pursuit when the officer reasonably believes that the suspect, who has been given appropriate signal to stop by a law enforcement officer, is attempting to evade arrest or detention by fleeing in a vehicle and:
- A The suspect was involved in a violent felony and poses an ongoing and specific threat to public safety, or
- A The suspect was involved in person suspected of committing a crime and an officer can reasonably articulate, based on factual information, that the suspect is believed to be armed with a firearm as an instrument that was used in the commission of the crime and poses an ongoing and specific threat to public safety.

Any pursuit initiation outside of the above listed criteria must be approved by a Watch Commander.

Pursuit After a pursuit is initiated, continuation of the pursuit requires positive affirmation from an on-duty supervisor, without delay. , unless a situation meeting the above criteria unfolds quickly and enforcement action is more imminent than making an advisory. In all cases, the notification of a fleeing vehicle by the officer, and the positive affirmation to continue by the sergeant, must be made without delay.

Nothing in this policy precludes an officer from attempting to conduct a traffic stop. This policy applies when a violator is attempting to evade arrest or detention by fleeing in a vehicle.

Factors that should be considered in deciding whether to initiate a pursuit include:
(a) The seriousness of the known or reasonably suspected crime and its relationship to community safety.
(b) The importance of protecting the public and balancing the known or reasonably suspected offense and the apparent need for immediate capture against the risks to officers, innocent motorists, and others.
(c) The safety of the public in the area of the pursuit, including the type of area, time of day, the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic (e.g., school zones), and the speed of the pursuit relative to these factors.
(d) The pursuing officers' familiarity with the area of the pursuit, the quality of radio communications between the pursuing units and the dispatcher supervisor, and the driving capabilities of the pursuing officers under the conditions of the pursuit. (e) Whether weather, traffic, and road conditions unreasonably increase the danger of the pursuit when weighed against the risk of the suspect's escape. (f) Whether the identity of the suspect has been verified and whether there is comparatively minimal risk in allowing the suspect to be apprehended at a later time. (g) The performance capabilities of the vehicles used in the pursuit in relation to the speeds and other conditions of the pursuit.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 3 (h) Emergency lighting and siren limitations on unmarked police department vehicles that may reduce visibility of the vehicle, such as visor or dash-mounted lights, concealable or temporary emergency lighting equipment, and concealed or obstructed siren positioning.
(i) Suspect and officer vehicle speeds.
(j) Other persons in or on the pursued vehicle (e.g., passengers, co-offenders, hostages). (k) Availability of other resources such as air support or vehicle locator or deactivation technology.
314.2.2 WHEN TO TERMINATE A PURSUIT
Pursuits should be terminated whenever the totality of objective circumstances known or which reasonably ought to be known to the officer or supervisor during the pursuit indicates that the present risks of continuing the pursuit reasonably appear to outweigh the risks resulting from the suspect’s escape.

The factors listed in this policy on when to initiate a pursuit will apply equally to the decision to terminate a pursuit. Officers and supervisors must objectively and continuously weigh the seriousness of the offense against the potential danger to innocent motorists, themselves, and the public when electing to continue a pursuit.

In addition to the factors that govern when to initiate a pursuit, other factors should be considered in deciding whether to terminate a pursuit, including:
(a) The distance between the pursuing vehicle and the fleeing vehicle is so great that further pursuit would be futile or require the pursuit to continue for an unreasonable time and/or distance.
(b) The pursued vehicle’s location is no longer definitely known. (c) The pursuing vehicle sustains damage or a mechanical failure that renders it unsafe to drive.
(d) The pursuing vehicle’s emergency lighting equipment or siren becomes partially or completely inoperable.
(e) Hazards to uninvolved bystanders or motorists.
(f) The danger that the continued pursuit poses to the public, the officers, or the suspect, balanced against the risk of allowing the suspect to remain at large. (g) The identity of the suspect is known and it does not reasonably appear that the need for immediate capture outweighs the risks associated with continuing the pursuit. (h) Extended pursuits of violators for misdemeanors not involving violence, risk of serious harm, or weapons (independent of the pursuit) are generally discouraged. 314.2.3 TERMINATION OF A PURSUIT
Once a decision is made to terminate a pursuit, officers shall do the following:
a. Verbally acknowledge the instruction to terminate the pursuit, 3 Alameda Police Department
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c. Communicate location to the Communications Center, and d. Reduce speeds and comply with all traffic laws.
314.2.4 SPEED LIMITS
The speed of a pursuit is a factor that should be evaluated on a continuing basis by the officer and supervisor. Evaluation of vehicle speeds should take into consideration public safety, officer safety, and the safety of the occupants of the fleeing vehicle.

Should high vehicle speeds be reached during a pursuit, officers and supervisors should also consider these factors when determining the reasonableness of the speed of the pursuit:
(a) Pursuit speeds have become unreasonably unsafe for the surrounding conditions. (b) Pursuit speeds have exceeded the driving ability of the officer. (c) Pursuit speeds are beyond the capabilities of the pursuit vehicle thus making its operation unsafe.
314.3 PURSUIT UNITS
When involved in a pursuit, unmarked police department emergency vehicles should be replaced by marked emergency vehicles whenever practicable
Vehicle pursuits should be limited to three
two vehicles (two units and a supervisor); however, the number of units involved may vary with the circumstances.

An officer or supervisor may request additional units to join a pursuit if, after assessing the factors outlined above, it reasonably appears that the number of officers involved may be insufficient to safely arrest the suspects. All other officers should stay out of the pursuit, but should remain alert to its progress and location. Any officer who drops out of a pursuit may then, if necessary, proceed to the termination point at legal speeds, following the appropriate rules of the road. 314.3.1 MOTORCYCLE OFFICERS
When involved in a pursuit, police department motorcycles should be replaced by marked four- wheel emergency vehicles as soon as practicable.
314.3.2 VEHICLES WITHOUT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Officers operating vehicles not equipped with red light and siren are prohibited from initiating or joining in any pursuit.
314.3.3 PRIMARY UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
The initial pursuing unit will be designated as the primary pursuit unit and will be responsible for the conduct of the pursuit unless the officer is unable to remain reasonably close to the suspect’s vehicle. The primary responsibility of the officer initiating the pursuit is the apprehension of the suspects without unreasonable danger to any person.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 5 The primary unit should notify the dispatcher commencing with a request for priority radio traffic, that a vehicle pursuit has been initiated, and as soon as practicable provide information including but not limited to:
(a) The location, direction of travel, and estimated speed of the suspect's vehicle. (b) The description of the suspect's vehicle including license plate number, if known. (c) The reason for the pursuit.
(d) Known or suspected weapons. Threat of force, violence, injuries, hostages, or other unusual hazards.
(e) The suspected number of occupants and identity or description. (f) The weather, road, and traffic conditions.
(g) The need for any additional resources or equipment. (h) The identity of other law enforcement agencies involved in the pursuit.

Until relieved by a supervisor or secondary unit, the officer in the primary unit is responsible for the broadcasting of the progress of the pursuit. Unless circumstances reasonably indicate otherwise, the primary pursuing officer should, as soon as practicable, relinquish the responsibility of broadcasting the progress of the pursuit to a secondary unit or air support joining the pursuit to minimize distractions and allow the primary pursuing officer to concentrate foremost on safe pursuit tactics.
314.3.4 SECONDARY UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
The second officer in the pursuit will be designated as the secondary unit and is responsible for:
(a) Immediately notifying the dispatcher of entry into the pursuit. (b) Remaining a safe distance behind the primary unit unless directed to assume the role of primary pursuit vehicle or if the primary pursuit vehicle is unable to continue the pursuit.
(c) Broadcasting the progress, updating known or critical information, and providing changes in the pursuit, unless the situation indicates otherwise. (d) Identifying the need for additional resources or equipment as appropriate. (e) Serving as backup to the primary pursuing officer once the suspect has been stopped. 314.3.5 PURSUIT DRIVING
The decision to use specific driving tactics requires the same assessment of the factors the officer considered when determining whether to initiate and/or terminate a pursuit. The following are tactics for units involved in the pursuit:
(a) Officers, considering their driving skills and vehicle performance capabilities, will space themselves from other involved vehicles such that they are able to see and avoid hazards or react safely to maneuvers by the fleeing vehicle. 5 Alameda Police Department
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 6 (b) Because intersections can present increased risks, the following tactics should be considered:

1. Available units not directly involved in the pursuit may proceed safely to controlled intersections ahead of the pursuit in an effort to warn cross traffic.

2. Pursuing units should exercise due regard and caution when proceeding through controlled intersections.
(c) As a general rule, officers should not pursue a vehicle driving left of center (wrong way) against traffic. In the event that the pursued vehicle does so, the following tactics should be considered:

1. Requesting assistance from available air support.

2. Maintain visual contact with the pursued vehicle by paralleling it on the correct side of the roadway.

3. Request other units to observe exits available to the suspects. (d) Notify the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and/or other law enforcement agency if it appears that the pursuit may enter its jurisdiction.
(e) Officers involved in a pursuit should not attempt to pass other units unless the situation indicates otherwise or they are requested to do so by the primary unit and with a clear understanding of the maneuver process between the involved units. 314.3.6 TACTICS/PROCEDURES FOR UNITS NOT INVOLVED IN THE PURSUIT There should be no paralleling of the pursuit route. Officers are authorized to use emergency equipment at intersections along the pursuit path to clear intersections of vehicular and pedestrian traffic to protect the public. Officers should remain in their assigned area and should not become involved with the pursuit unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.

Non-pursuing personnel needed at the termination of the pursuit should respond in a non- emergency manner, observing the rules of the road.

The primary and secondary units should be the only units operating under emergency conditions (red light and siren) unless other units are assigned to the pursuit. 314.3.7 PURSUIT TRAILING
In the event the initiating unit from this agency either relinquishes control of the pursuit to another unit or jurisdiction, that initiating unit may, with permission of a supervisor, trail the pursuit to the termination point in order to provide information and assistance for the arrest of the suspects and reporting the incident.
314.3.8 AIR SUPPORT ASSISTANCE
When available, air support assistance should be requested. Once the air unit has established visual contact with the pursued vehicle, the unit should assume control over the pursuit. The primary and secondary ground units, or involved supervisor, will maintain operational control but should consider whether the participation of air support warrants the continued close proximity and/or involvement of ground units in the pursuit.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 7 The air unit should coordinate the activities of resources on the ground, report progress of the pursuit and provide officers and supervisors with details of upcoming traffic congestion, road hazards, or other pertinent information to evaluate whether to continue the pursuit. If ground units are not within visual contact of the pursued vehicle and the air support unit determines that it is unsafe to continue the pursuit, the air support unit should recommend terminating the pursuit. 314.4 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Available supervisory and management control will be exercised over all vehicle pursuits involving officers from this department.

The field supervisor of the officer initiating the pursuit, or if unavailable, the nearest field supervisor will be responsible for:
(a) Immediately notifying involved unit and the dispatcher of supervisory presence and ascertaining all reasonably available information to continuously assess the situation and risk factors associated with the pursuit.
(b) Engaging in the pursuit, when appropriate, to provide on-scene supervision. (c) Exercising management and control of the pursuit even if not engaged in it. (d) Ensuring that no more than the required number of units are involved in the pursuit under the guidelines set forth in this policy.
(e) Directing that the pursuit be terminated if, in the supervisor's judgment, it is unreasonable to continue the pursuit under the guidelines of this policy. (f) Ensuring that assistance from air support, canines, or additional resources is requested, if available and appropriate.
(g) Ensuring that the proper radio channel is being used. (h) Ensuring that the Watch Commander is notified of the pursuit as soon as practicable. (i) Ensuring the notification and/or coordination of outside agencies if the pursuit either leaves or is likely to leave the jurisdiction of this department. (j) Controlling and managing Alameda Police Department units when a pursuit enters another jurisdiction.
(k) Preparing a post-pursuit review and documentation of the pursuit.

1. Supervisors should initiate follow up or additional review when appropriate. 314.4.1 WATCH COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon becoming aware that a pursuit has been initiated, the Watch Commander should monitor and continually assess the situation and ensure the pursuit is conducted within the guidelines and requirements of this policy. Once notified, the Watch Commander has the final responsibility for the coordination, control, and termination of a vehicle pursuit and shall be in overall command.

The Watch Commander shall review all pertinent reports for content and forward to the Bureau Commander.

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If the pursuit is confined within the City limits, radio communications will be conducted on the primary channel unless instructed otherwise by a supervisor or dispatcher. If the pursuit leaves the jurisdiction of this department or such is imminent, involved units should, whenever available, switch radio communications to a tactical or emergency channel most accessible by participating agencies and units.
314.5.1 THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon notification or becoming aware that a pursuit has been initiated, the dispatcher is responsible for:
(a) Clearing the radio channel of non-emergency traffic. (b) Coordinating pursuit communications of the involved units and personnel. (c) Broadcasting pursuit updates as well as other pertinent information as necessary. (d) Ensuring that a field supervisor is notified of the pursuit. (e) Notifying and coordinating with other involved or affected agencies as practicable. (f) Notify the Watch Commander as soon as practicable.
(g) Assigning an incident number and logging all pursuit activities. 314.5.2 LOSS OF PURSUED VEHICLE
When the pursued vehicle is lost, the primary unit should broadcast pertinent information to assist other units in locating suspects. The primary unit or supervisor will be responsible for coordinating any further search for either the pursued vehicle or suspects fleeing on foot. 314.6 INTER-JURISDICTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
When a pursuit enters another agency's jurisdiction, the primary officer or supervisor, taking into consideration distance traveled, unfamiliarity with the area and other pertinent facts, should determine whether to request the other agency to assume the pursuit. Unless entry into another jurisdiction is expected to be brief, it is generally recommended that the primary officer or supervisor ensure that notification is provided to each outside jurisdiction into which the pursuit is reasonably expected to enter, regardless of whether such jurisdiction is expected to assist. 314.6.1 ASSUMPTION OF PURSUIT BY ANOTHER AGENCY
Officers will relinquish control of the pursuit when another agency has assumed the pursuit, unless the continued assistance of the Alameda Police Department is requested by the agency assuming the pursuit. Upon relinquishing control of the pursuit, the involved officers may proceed, with supervisory approval, to the termination point of the pursuit to assist in the investigation.

The supervisor should coordinate such assistance with the assuming agency and obtain any information that is necessary for any reports. Notification of a pursuit in progress should not be construed as a request to join the pursuit. Requests to or from another agency to assume a pursuit should be specific.
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The agency that initiates a pursuit is responsible for conducting the pursuit. Units from this department should not join a pursuit unless specifically requested to do so by the pursuing agency and with approval from a supervisor. The exception to this is when a single unit from the initiating agency is in pursuit and there is a specific known risk to the pursuing unit's safety . Under this
circumstance, a supervisor may authorize units from this department to join the pursuit until sufficient units from the initiating agency join the pursuit or until additional information is provided allowing withdrawal of the pursuit.

When a request is made for this department to assist or take over a pursuit that has entered the jurisdiction of Alameda Police Department, the supervisor should consider:
(a) The public's safety within this jurisdiction.
(b) The safety of the pursuing officers.
(c) Whether the circumstances are serious enough to continue the pursuit. (d) Whether there is adequate staffing to continue the pursuit. (e) The ability to maintain the pursuit.

As soon as practicable, a supervisor or the Watch Commander should review a request for assistance from another agency. The Watch Commander or supervisor, after considering the above factors, may decline to assist in, or assume the other agency's pursuit.

Assistance to a pursuing allied agency by officers of this department will terminate at the City limits provided that the pursuing officers have sufficient assistance from other sources. Ongoing participation from this department may continue only until sufficient assistance is present.

In the event that a pursuit from another agency terminates within this jurisdiction, officers should provide appropriate assistance to officers from the allied agency including but not limited to scene control, coordination and completion of supplemental reports, and any other reasonable assistance requested or needed.
314.7 WHEN PURSUIT INTERVENTION IS AUTHORIZED
Whenever practicable, an officer shall seek approval from a supervisor before employing any intervention to stop the pursued vehicle. In deciding whether to use intervention tactics, officers/ supervisors should balance the risks of allowing the pursuit to continue with the potential hazards to the public arising from the use of each tactic, the officers, and persons in or on the pursued vehicle to determine which, if any, intervention tactic may be reasonable. 314.7.1 USE OF FIREARMS
An officer should only discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle or its occupants when the officer reasonably believes there are no other reasonable means available to avert the threat of the vehicle, or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others.

Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle (see the Use of Force Policy).
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Any intervention tactic, depending upon the conditions and circumstances under which it is used, may present dangers to the officers, the public, or anyone in or on the vehicle being pursued.

Certain applications of intervention tactics may be construed to be a use of force, including deadly force, and subject to the policies guiding such use. Officers should consider these facts and requirements prior to deciding how, when, where, and if an intervention tactic should be employed. (a) Blocking should only be used after giving consideration to the following:

1. The technique should only be used by officers who have received training in the technique.

2. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle or prevent it from leaving reasonably appears to outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

3. It reasonably appears the technique will contain or prevent the pursuit. (b) The PIT should only be used after giving consideration to the following:

1. The technique should only be used by officers who have received training in the technique, including speed restrictions.

2. Supervisory approval should be obtained before using the technique.

3. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle reasonably appears to outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

4. It reasonably appears the technique will terminate or prevent the pursuit. (c) Ramming a fleeing vehicle should only be done after giving consideration to the following:

1. Supervisory approval should be obtained before using the technique.

2. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle reasonably appears to substantially outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

3. It reasonably appears the technique will terminate or prevent the pursuit.

4. Ramming may be used only under circumstances when deadly force would be authorized.

5. Ramming may be used when all other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted or reasonably appear ineffective.
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1. The technique should only be used by officers who have received training in the technique.

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3. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle reasonably appears to outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

4. It reasonably appears the technique will terminate or prevent the pursuit. (e) Tire deflation devices should only be used after considering the following:

1. Tire deflation devices should only be used by officers who have received training in their use.

2. Supervisory approval should be obtained before using tire deflation devices.

3. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle reasonably appears to outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

4. It reasonably appears the use will terminate or prevent the pursuit.

5. Tire deflation devices should not be used when the pursued vehicle is a motorcycle, a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, or a school bus transporting children, except in extraordinary circumstances.

6. Due to the increased risk to officers deploying tire deflation devices, such deployment should be communicated to all involved personnel. (f) Roadblocks should only be used after considering the following:

1. Roadblocks should only be used by officers who have received training in their use.

2. Supervisory approval should be obtained before using the technique.

3. The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle reasonably appears to substantially outweigh the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect vehicle, officers, or other members of the public.

4. It reasonably appears the technique will terminate or prevent the pursuit.

Roadblocks may be used only under circumstances when deadly force would be authorized.

5. Roadblocks may be used when all other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted or reasonably appear ineffective.
314.7.3 CAPTURE OF SUSPECTS
Proper self-discipline and sound professional judgment are the keys to a successful conclusion of a pursuit and apprehension of evading suspects. Officers shall use only that amount of force, which reasonably appears necessary under the circumstances, to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

Unless relieved by a supervisor, the primary pursuing officer should coordinate efforts to apprehend the suspects following the pursuit. Officers should consider safety of the public and the involved officers when formulating plans for setting up perimeters or for containing and capturing the suspects.
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All appropriate reports should be completed to comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
(a) The primary officer should complete appropriate crime/arrest reports. (b) The Watch Commander shall ensure that an Allied Agency Vehicle Pursuit Report (form CHP 187A) is filed with the CHP not later than 30 days following the pursuit (Vehicle Code § 14602.1). The primary officer should complete as much of the required information on the form as is known and forward the report to the Watch Commander for review and distribution.
(c) After first obtaining the available information, the involved, or if unavailable on- duty, field supervisor shall promptly complete all relevant reports, briefly summarizing the pursuit to the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. This report should include, at a minimum:

1. Date and time of pursuit.

2. Initial reason and circumstances surrounding the pursuit.

3. Length of pursuit in distance and time, including the starting and termination points.

4. Involved units and officers.

5. Alleged offenses.

6. Whether a suspect was apprehended, as well as the means and methods used.

7. Any use of force that occurred during the vehicle pursuit. (a) Any use of force by a member should be documented in the appropriate report (See the Use of Force Policy).

8. Any injuries and/or medical treatment.

9. Any property or equipment damage.

10. Name of supervisor at scene or who handled the incident. (d) After receiving copies of reports, logs, and other pertinent information, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should conduct or assign the completion of a post- pursuit review.

Annually, the Chief of Police should direct a documented review and analysis of department vehicle pursuit reports to minimally include policy suitability, policy compliance, and training or equipment needs.
314.8.1 REGULAR AND PERIODIC PURSUIT TRAINING
The Training Sergeant shall make available to all officers initial and supplementary Police Officer Standard Training (POST) training on pursuits required by Penal Code § 13519.8, Vehicle Code § 17004.7(d), and 11 CCR 1081, and no less than annual training addressing:
(a) This policy.
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314.8.2 POLICY REVIEW
Officers of this department shall certify in writing that they have received, read, and understand this policy initially, upon any amendments, and whenever training on this policy is provided. The POST attestation form, or an equivalent form, may be used to document the compliance and should be retained in the member’s training file.
314.9 APPLICATION OF VEHICLE PURSUIT POLICY
This policy is expressly written and adopted pursuant to the provisions of Vehicle Code § 17004.7, with additional input from the POST Vehicle Pursuit Guidelines. 314.10 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to balance the importance of apprehending suspects who unlawfully flee from law enforcement against the risks associated with vehicle pursuits. 13 Policy
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324.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines consistent with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act for juveniles taken into temporary custody by members of the Alameda Police Department (34 USC § 11133).

Guidance regarding contacting juveniles at schools or who may be victims is provided in the Child Abuse Policy.
324.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Juvenile non-offender
- An abused, neglected, dependent, or alien juvenile who may be legally held for the juvenile's own safety or welfare. This also includes any juvenile who may have initially been contacted for an offense that would not subject an adult to arrest (e.g., fine-only offense) but was taken into custody for the juvenile's protection or for purposes of reuniting the juvenile with a parent, guardian, or other responsible person. Juveniles 11 years of age or younger are considered juvenile non-offenders even if they have committed an offense that would subject an adult to arrest.

Juvenile offender
- A juvenile 12 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed an offense that would subject an adult to arrest (a non-status offense) (Welfare and Institutions Code § 602).

It also includes an offense under Penal Code § 29610 for underage possession of a handgun or concealable firearm (28 CFR 31.303).

Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is held in the presence of an officer or other custody employee at all times and is not placed in a locked room, cell, or behind any locked doors. Juveniles in non-secure custody may be handcuffed but not to a stationary or secure object. Personal supervision, through direct visual monitoring and audio two-way communication is maintained.

Monitoring through electronic devices, such as video, does not replace direct visual observation (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR 1150).

Safety checks
- Direct, visual observation personally by a member of this department performed at random intervals within time frames prescribed in this policy to provide for the health and welfare of juveniles in temporary custody.

Secure custody - When a juvenile offender is held in a locked room, a set of rooms, or a cell.

Secure custody also includes being physically secured to a stationary object (15 CCR 1146).

Examples of secure custody include:
(a) A juvenile left alone in an unlocked room within the secure perimeter of the adult temporary holding area.
(b) A juvenile handcuffed to a rail.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 2 (c) A juvenile placed in a room that contains doors with delayed egress devices that have a delay of more than 30 seconds.
(d) A juvenile being processed in a secure booking area when a non-secure booking area is available.
(e) A juvenile left alone in a secure booking area after being photographed and fingerprinted.
(f) A juvenile placed in a cell within the adult temporary holding area, whether or not the cell door is locked.
(g) A juvenile placed in a room that is capable of being locked or contains a fixed object designed for cuffing or restricting movement.

Sight and sound separation - Located or arranged to prevent physical, visual, or auditory contact that is more than brief or inadvertent.

Status offender - A juvenile suspected of committing a criminal violation of the law that would not be a criminal violation but for the age of the offender. Examples may include running away, underage possession of tobacco, curfew violation, and truancy. A juvenile in custody on a court order or warrant based upon a status offense is also a status offender. This includes the habitually disobedient or truant juvenile under Welfare and Institutions Code § 601 and any juvenile suspected of an offense that would not subject an adult to arrest (e.g., fine-only offense). 324.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department is committed to releasing juveniles from temporary custody as soon as reasonably practicable and keeping juveniles safe while they are in temporary custody at the Alameda Police Department. Juveniles should be held in temporary custody only for as long as reasonably necessary for processing, transfer, or release. 324.3 JUVENILES WHO SHOULD NOT BE HELD
Juveniles who exhibit any of the following conditions should not be held at the Alameda Police Department:
(a) Unconscious
(b) Seriously injured
(c) A known suicide risk or obviously severely emotionally disturbed (d) Significantly intoxicated except when approved by the Watch Commander. A medical clearance shall be obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves (15 CCR 1151).
(e) Extremely violent or continuously violent
Officers taking custody of a juvenile who exhibits any of the above conditions should take reasonable steps to provide medical attention or mental health assistance and notify a supervisor of the situation (15 CCR 1142; 15 CCR 1151).
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If the officer taking custody of the juvenile believes the juvenile may be a suicide risk, the juvenile shall be under continuous direct supervision until evaluation, release, or a transfer is completed (15 CCR 1142).
324.3.1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OF JUVENILES IN CUSTODY When emergency medical attention is required for a juvenile, medical assistance will be called immediately. The Watch Commander shall be notified of the need for medical attention for the juvenile. Alameda Police Department members should administer first aid as applicable (15 CCR 1142).
324.3.2 SUICIDE PREVENTION OF JUVENILES IN CUSTODY
Alameda Police Department members should be alert to potential symptoms based upon exhibited behavior that may indicate the juvenile is a suicide risk. These symptoms may include depression, refusal to communicate, verbally threatening to kill themself, or any unusual behavior which may indicate the juvenile may harm themself while in either secure or non-secure custody (15 CCR 1142).
324.4 CUSTODY OF JUVENILES
Officers should take custody of a juvenile and temporarily hold the juvenile at the Alameda Police Department when there is no other lawful and practicable alternative to temporary custody. Refer to the Child Abuse Policy for additional information regarding detaining a juvenile that is suspected of being a victim.

No juvenile should be held in temporary custody at the Alameda Police Department without authorization of the arresting officer's supervisor or the Watch Commander. Juveniles taken into custody shall be held in non-secure custody unless otherwise authorized by this policy.

Any juvenile taken into custody shall be released to the care of the juvenile's parent or other responsible adult or transferred to a juvenile custody facility or to other authority as soon as practicable and in no event shall a juvenile be held beyond six hours from the time of the juvenile's entry into the Alameda Police Department (34 USC § 11133; Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1).
324.4.1 CUSTODY OF JUVENILE NON-OFFENDERS
Non-offenders taken into protective custody in compliance with the Child Abuse Policy should generally not be held at the Alameda Police Department. Custodial arrangements should be made for non-offenders as soon as reasonably possible. Juvenile non-offenders shall not be held in secure custody (34 USC § 11133; Welfare and Institutions Code § 206).

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Status offenders should generally be released by citation or with a warning rather than taken into temporary custody. However, officers may take custody of a status offender if requested to do so by a parent or legal guardian in order to facilitate reunification (e.g., transported home or to the station to await a parent). Juvenile status offenders shall not be held in secure custody (34 USC § 11133).
324.4.3 CUSTODY OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Juvenile offenders should be held in non-secure custody while at the Alameda Police Department unless another form of custody is authorized by this policy or is necessary due to exigent circumstances.

Generally, a juvenile offender may be taken into custody when authorized by a court order or when there is probable cause to believe the juvenile has committed an offense that would subject an adult to arrest (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625).

A juvenile offender who is 14 years of age or older and taken into custody for committing or attempting to commit a felony with a firearm shall not be released and be transported to a juvenile facility (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625.3).

A juvenile offender suspected of committing murder, a sex offense described in Welfare and Institutions Code § 602(b) that may subject the juvenile to criminal jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code § 707, or a serious or violent felony should be referred to a probation officer for a decision on further detention.

In all other cases the juvenile offender may be:
(a) Released upon warning or citation.
(b) Released to a parent or other responsible adult after processing at the Alameda Police Department.
(c) Referred to a probation officer for a decision regarding whether to transport the juvenile offender to a juvenile facility.
(d) Transported to the juvenile offender's home or to the place where the juvenile offender was taken into custody (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.2).

In determining which disposition is appropriate, the investigating officer or supervisor shall prefer the alternative that least restricts the juvenile's freedom of movement, provided that alternative is compatible with the best interests of the juvenile and the community (Welfare and Institutions Code § 626).

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Officers shall take immediate steps to notify the juvenile's parent, guardian, or a responsible relative that the juvenile is in custody, the location where the juvenile is being held, and the intended disposition (Welfare and Institutions Code § 627).

Whenever a juvenile (under 18 years of age) is taken into custody, officers shall contact the Alameda County Public Defender's Office and allow the minor to speak with the on-call Public Defender. Prior to the call ending and with the Public Defender still on the line, the juvenile shall be given the Miranda rights advisement regardless of whether questioning is intended. If the officer experiences difficulty contacting the Public Defender, they should contact the Alameda County Juvenile Hall intake division and request assistance contacting the on-call Public Defender. This does not apply to juvenile non-offenders taken into temporary custody for their safety or welfare (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625)
Anytime a juvenile offender is placed in secure custody, the juvenile offender shall be informed of the purpose of the secure custody, the length of time the secure custody is expected to last, and of the maximum six-hour limitation (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1).

Juveniles taken into custody for an offense shall immediately be advised (or at least within one hour from being taken into custody, if possible) that they may make three telephone calls: one call completed to their parent or guardian; one to a responsible relative or their employer; and another call completed to an attorney. The calls shall be at no expense to the juvenile when completed to telephone numbers within the local calling area. Juveniles should be asked whether they are a caregiver and provided two more phone calls in the same manner as provided to adults in the Temporary Custody of Adults Policy (Welfare and Institutions Code § 627; Penal Code § 851.5). 324.6 JUVENILE CUSTODY LOGS
Any time a juvenile is held in custody at the Alameda Police Department, the custody shall be promptly and properly documented in the juvenile custody log, including:
(a) Identifying information about the juvenile.
(b) Date and time of arrival and release from the Alameda Police Department (15 CCR 1150).
(c) Watch Commander notification and approval to temporarily hold the juvenile. (d) Any charges for which the juvenile is being held and classification of the juvenile as a juvenile offender, status offender, or non-offender.
(e) Any changes in status (e.g., emergency situations, unusual incidents). (f) Time of all safety checks.
(g) Any medical and other screening requested and completed (15 CCR 1142). (h) Circumstances that justify any secure custody (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR 1145).
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The Watch Commander shall initial the log to approve the custody, including any secure custody, and shall also initial the log when the juvenile is released. 324.7 NO-CONTACT REQUIREMENTS
Sight and sound separation shall be maintained between all juveniles and adults while in custody at the Alameda Police Department (34 USC § 11133; Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1; Welfare and Institutions Code § 208; 15 CCR 1144). There should also be sight and sound separation between non-offenders and juvenile and status offenders.

In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur (e.g., during the brief time a juvenile is being fingerprinted and/or photographed in booking), a member of the Alameda Police Department (trained in the supervision of persons in custody) shall maintain a constant, immediate, side-by- side presence with the juvenile or the adult to minimize any contact. If inadvertent or accidental contact does occur, reasonable efforts shall be taken to end the contact (15 CCR 1144). 324.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY REQUIREMENTS
Members and supervisors assigned to monitor or process any juvenile at the Alameda Police Department shall ensure the following:
(a) The Watch Commander should be notified if it is anticipated that a juvenile may need to remain at the Alameda Police Department more than four hours. This will enable the Watch Commander to ensure no juvenile is held at the Alameda Police Department more than six hours.
(b) A staff member of the same sex shall supervise personal hygiene activities and care, such as changing clothing or using the restroom, without direct observation to allow for privacy.
(c) Personal safety checks and significant incidents/activities shall be noted on the log. (d) Juveniles in custody are informed that they will be monitored at all times, except when using the toilet.

1. There shall be no viewing devices, such as peep holes or mirrors, of which the juvenile is not aware.

2. This does not apply to surreptitious and legally obtained recorded interrogations. (e) Juveniles shall have reasonable access to toilets and wash basins (15 CCR 1143). (f) Juveniles shall be provided sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested (15 CCR 1143).
(g) Food shall be provided if a juvenile has not eaten within the past four hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment, including any special diet required for the health of the juvenile (15 CCR 1143).
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 7 (i) Juveniles shall have reasonable opportunities to stand and stretch, particularly if handcuffed or restrained in any way.
(j) Juveniles shall have privacy during family, guardian, and/or lawyer visits (15 CCR 1143).
(k) Juveniles shall be permitted to remain in their personal clothing unless the clothing is taken as evidence or is otherwise unsuitable or inadequate for continued wear while in custody (15 CCR 1143).
(l) Blankets shall be provided as reasonably necessary (15 CCR 1143).

1. The supervisor should ensure that there is an adequate supply of clean blankets. (m) Adequate shelter, heat, light, and ventilation should be provided without compromising security or enabling escape.
(n) Juveniles shall have adequate furnishings, including suitable chairs or benches. (o) Juveniles shall have the right to the same number of telephone calls as an adult in temporary custody.
(p) Juveniles shall have access to language services (15 CCR 1143). (q) Juveniles shall have access to disability services (15 CCR 1143). (r) No discipline may be administered to any juvenile, nor may juveniles be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation, or mental abuse (15 CCR 1142).

While held in temporary custody, juveniles shall be informed in writing of what is available to them pursuant to 15 CCR 1143 and it shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which they have access (15 CCR 1143).
324.9 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES
Juvenile offenders may be handcuffed in accordance with the Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. A juvenile offender may be handcuffed at the Alameda Police Department when the juvenile presents a heightened risk. However, non-offenders and status offenders should not be handcuffed unless they are combative or threatening (15 CCR 1142).

Other restraints shall only be used after less restrictive measures have failed and with the approval of the Watch Commander. Restraints shall only be used so long as it reasonably appears necessary for the juvenile's protection or the protection of others (15 CCR 1142).

Juveniles in restraints shall be kept away from other unrestrained juveniles or monitored in such a way as to protect the juvenile from abuse (15 CCR 1142). 324.10 PERSONAL PROPERTY
The officer taking custody of a juvenile offender or status offender at the Alameda Police Department shall ensure a thorough search of the juvenile’s property is made and all property is removed from the juvenile, especially those items that could compromise safety, such as pens, pencils, and belts.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 8 The personal property of a juvenile should be placed in a property bag. The property should be inventoried in the juvenile’s presence and sealed into the bag. The property should be kept in a monitored or secure location until the juvenile is released from the custody of the Alameda Police Department.
324.11 SECURE CUSTODY
Only juvenile offenders 14 years of age or older may be placed in secure custody (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207; 15 CCR 1145). Watch Commander approval is required before placing a juvenile offender in secure custody.

Secure custody should only be used for juvenile offenders when there is a reasonable belief that the juvenile is a serious risk of harm to themselves or others. Factors to be considered when determining if the juvenile offender presents a serious security risk to themselves or others include the following (15 CCR 1145):
(a) Age, maturity, and delinquent history
(b) Severity of offense for which the juvenile was taken into custody (c) The juvenile offender's behavior
(d) Availability of staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the juvenile offender
(e) Age, type, and number of other individuals in custody at the facility Members of this department shall not use secure custody for convenience when non-secure custody is, or later becomes, a reasonable option (15 CCR 1145).

When practicable and when no locked enclosure is available, handcuffing one hand of a juvenile offender to a fixed object while otherwise maintaining the juvenile in non-secure custody should be considered as the method of secure custody. An employee must be present at all times to ensure the juvenile's safety while secured to a stationary object (15 CCR 1148).

Juveniles shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes. Supervisor approval is required to secure a juvenile to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter (15 CCR 1148). Supervisor approval should be documented.

The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the juvenile offender (15 CCR 1148). 324.11.1 LOCKED ENCLOSURES
A thorough inspection of the area shall be conducted before placing a juvenile into the enclosure.

A second inspection shall be conducted after removing the juvenile. Any damage noted to the room should be photographed and documented in the crime report.

The following requirements shall apply to a juvenile offender who is held inside a locked enclosure:
(a) The juvenile shall constantly be monitored by an audio/video system during the entire custody.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 9 (b) Juveniles shall have constant auditory access to department members (15 CCR 1147). (c) Initial placement into and removal from a locked enclosure shall be logged (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1).
(d) Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the health and welfare of the juvenile by a staff member, no less than once every 15 minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151).

1. All safety checks shall be logged.

2. The safety check should involve questioning the juvenile as to the juvenile's well- being (sleeping juveniles or apparently sleeping juveniles should be awakened).

3. Requests or concerns of the juvenile should be logged. (e) Juveniles of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room (15 CCR 1147).
(f) Juvenile offenders should be separated according to severity of the crime (e.g., felony or misdemeanor).
(g) Restrained juveniles shall not be mixed in a cell or room with unrestrained juveniles. 324.12 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY OF A JUVENILE The Watch Commander will ensure procedures are in place to address the suicide attempt, death, or serious injury of any juvenile held at the Alameda Police Department (15 CCR 1142; 15 CCR 1047). The procedures will address:
(a) Immediate notification of the on-duty supervisor, Chief of Police, and Criminal Investigations Bureau Supervisor.
(b) Notification of the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the juvenile. (c) Notification of the appropriate prosecutor.
(d) Notification of the City attorney.
(e) Notification to the coroner.
(f) Notification of the juvenile court.
(g) In the case of a death, providing a report to the Attorney General under Government Code § 12525 within 10 calendar days of the death, and forwarding the same report to the Board of State and Community Corrections within the same time frame (15 CCR 1046).
(h) A medical and operational review of deaths and suicide attempts pursuant to 15 CCR 1046.
(i) Evidence preservation.
324.13 INTERVIEWING OR INTERROGATING JUVENILE SUSPECTS No interview or interrogation of a juvenile should occur unless the juvenile has the apparent capacity to consent, and does consent
, to an interview or interrogation.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 10 Prior to conducting a custodial interrogation, including the waiver of Miranda rights, an officer shall permit a juvenile 17 years of age or younger to consult with legal counsel in person, by telephone, or by video conference. The consultation may not be waived by the juvenile (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625. The requirement 6).

Threats, physical harm, deception, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics shall not be used by an officer during a custodial interrogation of a juvenile (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625.7).

The requirements to consult with legal counsel does or to refrain from the use of prohibited interrogation techniques do not apply when (Welfare and Institutions Code § 625.6; Welfare and Institutions Code § 625.7):
(a) Information is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat.

1. The questions are limited to what is reasonably necessary to obtain the information relating to the threat.
324.13.1 MANDATORY RECORDINGS OF JUVENILES
Any interrogation of an individual under 18 years of age who is in custody and suspected of committing murder shall be audio and video recorded when the interview takes place at a department facility, jail, detention facility, or other fixed place of detention. The recording shall include the entire interview and a Miranda advisement preceding the interrogation (Penal Code § 859.5).

This recording is not mandatory when (Penal Code § 859.5):
(a) Recording is not feasible because of exigent circumstances that are later documented in a report.
(b) The individual refuses to have the interrogation recorded, including a refusal any time during the interrogation, and the refusal is documented in a report. If feasible, the refusal shall be electronically recorded.
(c) The custodial interrogation occurred in another state by law enforcement officers of that state, unless the interrogation was conducted with the intent to avoid the requirements of Penal Code § 859.5.
(d) The interrogation occurs when no member conducting the interrogation has a reason to believe that the individual may have committed murder. Continued custodial interrogation concerning that offense shall be electronically recorded if the interrogating member develops a reason to believe the individual committed murder. (e) The interrogation would disclose the identity of a confidential informant or would jeopardize the safety of an officer, the individual being interrogated, or another individual. Such circumstances shall be documented in a report. (f) A recording device fails despite reasonable maintenance and the timely repair or replacement is not feasible.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Temporary Custody of Juveniles - 11 (h) The suspect is in custody for murder and the interrogation is unrelated to a murder. However, if any information concerning a murder is mentioned during the interrogation, the remainder of the interrogation shall be recorded.

These recordings shall be retained until a conviction is final and all direct and habeas corpus appeals are exhausted, a court no longer has any jurisdiction over the individual, or the prosecution for that offense is barred (Penal Code § 859.5; Welfare and Institutions Code § 626.8). 324.14 FORMAL BOOKING
No juvenile offender shall be formally booked without the authorization of the arresting officer's supervisor, or in the supervisor's absence, the Watch Commander.

Any juvenile 14 years of age or older who is taken into custody for a felony, or any juvenile whose acts amount to a sex crime, shall be booked, fingerprinted, and photographed.

For all other acts defined as crimes, juveniles may be booked, fingerprinted, or photographed upon the approval from the Watch Commander or the Investigations supervisor, giving due consideration to the following:
(a) The gravity of the offense
(b) The past record of the offender
(c) The age of the offender
324.15 RELEASE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING JUVENILES
Court decisions and legislation have combined to carefully specify situations in which information may be given out or exchanged when a case involves a juvenile. Members of this department department shall not divulge any information regarding juveniles unless they are certain of the legal authority to do so.

A copy of the current policy of the juvenile court concerning authorized release of information and appropriate acknowledgment forms shall be kept with copies of this procedure in the Alameda Police Department Policy Manual. Such releases are authorized by Welfare and Institutions Code § 827.Welfare and Institutions Code § 828 authorizes the release of certain information to other agencies. It shall be the responsibility of the Records Supervisor and the appropriate Investigations supervisors to ensure that personnel of those bureaus act within legal guidelines. 324.16 BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATION The Field Services Bureau Commander shall coordinate the procedures related to the custody of juveniles held at the Alameda Police Department and ensure any required certification is maintained (Welfare and Institution Code § 210.2).
324.17 RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Juveniles have the right to the same religious accommodation as adults in temporary custody (see the Temporary Custody of Adults Policy).
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Alameda Police Department members should be trained on and familiar with this policy and any supplemental procedures.
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396.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for department use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This policy does not apply to artificial intelligence that is integrated into facial recognition applications, voice recognition applications, biometric access controls, or software that redacts documents or video or similar applications. The Department does not use Facial Recognition applications.

Additional guidelines for the use of department information technology resources are found in the Information Technology Use Policy.
396.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) - A type of artificial intelligence that is algorithmically trained on one or more large data sets and designed to generate new and unique data (e.g., text, pictures, video) in response to a prompt (generally questions, instructions, images, or video) input by the user.
396.2 POLICY
The use of GenAI systems carries unique benefits within a law enforcement agency, providing ways to increase operational efficiency, enhance department procedures, and improve the overall effectiveness of the Alameda Police Department.

However, the prompts input into GenAI systems can present risks to both individuals and law enforcement agencies by making accessible to the public information such as department tactics, investigative and training techniques, confidential information (e.g., confidential informants, protected information), active investigations, and security procedures. In addition, without safeguards in place, GenAI can produce unintended discriminatory or biased output as well as content that is inaccurate, misleading, or copyrighted.

It is the policy of the Alameda Police Department to develop, implement, and use GenAI ethically and responsibly in a way that minimizes potential risk and harm in accordance with the guidelines set forth below.

Any function carried out by a member of the Alameda Police Department using GenAI is subject to the same laws, rules, and policies as if carried out without the use of GenAI. The use of GenAI does not permit any law, rule, or policy to be bypassed or ignored. 396.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Chief of Police or an authorized designee shall approve all GenAI systems, their acceptable uses, and their authorized user groups prior to the use, implementation, or development for any department functions.
396.3.2 AI COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall appoint an AI coordinator. The AI coordinator, the Bureau of Support Services Supervisor, shall report to the Bureau of Support Services Division Commander or the authorized designee.

The responsibilities of the AI coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Evaluating potential GenAI systems and recommending those GenAI systems that appear to be appropriate and trustworthy to the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. The trustworthiness of GenAI systems should be evaluated by balancing the following characteristics:

1. Validity and reliability - The system's apparent ability to meet the intended purpose and fulfill the needs of the Alameda Police Department consistently over time.

2. Safety - Any apparent risk to human life, health, property, or the environment that could result from the department's use of the system.

3. Security and resiliency - The system's capability to prevent unauthorized access and misuse and its ability to return to normal function should misuse occur.

4. Accountability and transparency - The ability to track and measure the system's use and activity through histories, audit logs, and other processes to provide insight about the system and identify potential sources of error, bias, or vulnerability.

5. Explainability and interpretability - The ability of the user to understand the purpose and impact of the system, how and why the system reached the resulting output, and what the output means for the user.

6. Privacy - The ability of the system to protect confidentiality and meet applicable privacy standards for the types of data intended to be input into the system (e.g., state privacy laws, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)).

7. Fairness - The ability of the system to operate in a way that avoids or minimizes bias and discrimination.
(b) Ensuring appropriate contractual safeguards are in place to manage third-party use of department data and to restrict the use of input in AI training data sets. If the input of protected information is necessary for the proper use of the GenAI system, an information-exchange agreement in compliance with applicable rules and standards (e.g., CJIS requirements) should be used to outline the roles, responsibilities, and data ownership between the Alameda Police Department and third-party vendor. 27 Alameda Police Department
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Generative Artificial Intelligence Use - 3 (c) Coordinating with others within the Alameda Police Department and City, such as the information technology or legal departments, as appropriate to ensure GenAI systems are procured, implemented, and used appropriately.
(d) Maintaining a list or inventory of department-approved GenAI systems and, when appropriate for department transparency, making the list or inventory available to the public.
(e) Developing and maintaining appropriate procedures related to the use of GenAI systems, including procedures for editing and fact-checking output. (f) Ensuring any public-facing GenAI systems notify the user that GenAI is being used. (g) Developing and updating training for the authorized users of each department- approved GenAI system.
(h) Ensuring access to department GenAI systems is limited to authorized users and establishing requirements for user credentials such as two-factor authentication and appropriate password parameters.
(i) Conducting audits at reasonable time intervals for each of the GenAI systems utilized by the Alameda Police Department to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of each approved system and to determine if it continues to meet the department's needs and expectations of trustworthiness. The coordinator should arrange for audits to be conducted by an external source, as needed.
(j) Ensuring each GenAI system is updated and undergoes additional training as reasonably appears necessary in an effort to avoid the use of outdated information or technologies.
(k) Keeping abreast of advancements in GenAI and any GenAI-related legal developments.
(l) Reviewing this policy and department practices and proposing updates as needed to the Chief of Police.
(m) Developing procedures in coordination with the Brady information coordinator and
the Records Supervisor for the compilation and potential release of any discovery or records related to the use of GenAI systems consistent with Brady and the California Public Records Act.
396.4 USE OF GENERATIVE AI
The use of department GenAI systems by department members shall be limited to official work- related purposes, and members shall only access and use GenAI systems for which they have been authorized and received proper training.

Members shall use AI-generated content as an informational tool and not as a substitution for human judgment or decision-making. Members should not represent AI-generated content as their own original work.

AI-generated content should be considered draft material only and shall be thoroughly reviewed prior to use. Before relying on AI-generated content, members should:
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Generative Artificial Intelligence Use - 4 (a) Obtain independent sources for information provided by GenAI and take reasonable steps to verify that the facts and sources provided by GenAI are correct and reliable. (b) Review prompts and output for indications of bias and discrimination and take steps to mitigate its inclusion when reasonably practicable (see the Bias-Based Policing Policy).
(c) Include a statement in the final document or work product that GenAI was used to aid in its production, the contents have been reviewed, and that they are true and accurate to the best of the employee's knowledge.
396.4.1 PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS
Information not otherwise available to the public, including data reasonably likely to compromise an investigation, reveal confidential law enforcement techniques, training, or procedures, or risk the safety of any individual if it were to become publicly accessible, should not be input into a GenAI system unless contractual safeguards are in place to prevent such information from becoming publicly accessible. Members should instead use generic unidentifiable inputs, such as "suspect" or "victim," and hypothetical scenarios whenever possible.

Protected information should only be input into GenAI systems that have been approved for such use and comply with applicable privacy laws and standards (see the Protected Information Policy). 396.5 PROHIBITED USE
Members shall not use GenAI systems to rationalize a law enforcement decision, or as the sole basis of research, interpretation, or analysis of the law or facts related to a law enforcement contact or investigation.

Members shall not create user accounts in their official capacity or input work-related data (including information learned solely in the scope of their employment) into publicly available GenAI systems unless the system has been approved by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee for the intended use.
396.6 TRAINING
The AI coordinator should ensure that all members authorized to use GenAI have received appropriate initial training that is suitable for their role and responsibilities prior to their use of GenAI and receive periodic refresher training. Training should include but is not limited to the following:
(a) A review of this policy
(b) The need for human oversight of GenAI outputs
(c) The interpretation, review, and verification of GenAI output (d) Checking GenAI output for bias or protected information (e) Ethical use of GenAI technology
(f) Data security and privacy concerns
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Patrol Rifles - 1 Patrol Rifles
432.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
In order to more effectively and accurately address the increasing level of fire power and body armor utilized by criminal suspects, the Alameda Police Department will make patrol rifles available to qualified sworn personnel as an additional and more immediate tactical resource. 432.2 PATROL RIFLE
It is the policy of the department that each patrol vehicle will be equipped with a patrol rifle and that patrol personnel shall be responsible for its use according to department policy. Each rifle assigned to the patrol division shall be numbered to match the vehicle which it is deployed in. 432.2.1 DEFINITION
A patrol rifle is an authorized weapon which is owned by the Department and which is made available to properly trained and qualified officers as a supplemental resource to their duty handgun. No personally owned rifles may be carried for patrol duty unless pre-approved in writing by the Chief of Police and the department Rangemaster.
432.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Only weapons and ammunition that meet agency authorized specifications, approved by the Chief of Police, and issued by the Department may be used by officers in their law enforcement responsibilities. The authorized patrol rifle issued by the Department is the AR-15 style rifle chambered in 5.56mm/.223 caliber.
432.4 RIFLE MAINTENANCE
(a) Primary responsibility for maintenance of patrol rifles shall fall on the Rangemaster or Range Officer who shall inspect and service each patrol rifle on a regular basis. (b) Each patrol officer carrying a patrol rifle may be required to field strip and clean an assigned patrol rifle as needed.
(c) Each patrol officer shall be responsible for promptly reporting any damage or malfunction of an assigned patrol rifle.
(d) Each patrol rifle shall be subject to inspection by a supervisor or the Rangemaster at any time.
(e) No modification shall be made to any patrol rifle without prior written authorization from the Rangemaster or armorer.
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Officers shall not carry or utilize the patrol rifle unless they have successfully completed department training. Officers shall thereafter be required to successfully complete quarterly training and qualification conducted by a certified patrol rifle instructor.

Any officer who fails to qualify or who fails to successfully complete two or more department sanctioned training/qualification sessions within a calendar year will no longer be authorized to carry the patrol rifle without successfully retaking the initial patrol officers user's course and qualification.
432.6 DEPLOYMENT OF THE PATROL RIFLE
Officers may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the officer can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Situations where the officer reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. (b) When an officer is faced with a situation that may require the delivery of accurate and effective fire at long range.
(c) Situations where an officer reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect’s firepower.
(d) When an officer reasonably believes that there may be a need to deliver fire on a barricaded suspect or a suspect with a hostage.
(e) When an officer reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. (f) When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
(g) When needed to euthanize an animal.
432.7 DISCHARGE OF THE PATROL RIFLE
The discharge of the patrol rifle shall be governed by the Department’s Deadly Force Policy, Policy Manual § 300.
432.8 PATROL READY
Prior to entering into service, personnel shall check to see that their assigned patrol vehicle is equipped with a tactical rifle in the Lectro Lock. If not, the shall obtain one, if available, from the rifle locker.

Any qualified officer carrying a patrol rifle in the field shall maintain the weapon in the "patrol ready" status until deployed. A rifle is considered "patrol ready" when it has been inspected by the assigned officer and meets the following conditions:
(a) The weapon is toggled to "safe"
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(c) The rifle bolt is forward with the hammer down
(d) There is a fully loaded magazine in the rifle with no more than 28 rounds (e) The dust cover is closed
(f) The rifle is secured in the patrol vehicle's Lectro Lock rifle rack, and the Lectro
Lock operates as designed.

If any of these conditions are not met, the weapon shall be removed from the vehicle and corrected. 432.9 RIFLE STORAGE
(a) When not assigned to an officer for duty, patrol rifles will be stored in the department rifle locker in rifle racks with the magazine removed, bolt open, and bore flag in the chamber.
(b) At the end of the assigned officer's shift, the patrol rifle will be returned and secured in in the department rifle locker.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Forensic Genetic Genealogy - 1 Forensic Genetic Genealogy
615.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidance for the use of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) to generate investigative leads.
615.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) - An FBI computer software program that operates deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profile databases for law enforcement use.

DNA typing laboratory - A laboratory that analyzes biological samples, including extracted DNA, in order to provide various DNA profile types. State or local crime labs are generally not equipped to provide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) DNA profiles; therefore, the use of private DNA typing laboratories is often necessary for FGG.

Extracted DNA
- The DNA isolated from a biological sample remaining after previous DNA testing has been completed.

Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG)
- The process of obtaining a SNP DNA profile from a
biological sample collected during an investigation; uploading the profile to a genetic genealogy site for comparison to the consumer profiles in the site's database to identify genetic relatives; and using the identified genetic relationships, as well as traditional genealogy research, to generate investigative leads.

Genetic genealogist - A genealogist who uses DNA testing with traditional genealogical research methods to
assist law enforcement or private clients in identifying biological relatives of an individual.

Genetic genealogy site - A database of DNA profiles voluntarily submitted by public consumers for the purpose of identifying genetic relatives. The availability of genetic genealogy sites for law enforcement use varies depending on their terms of service.

Short tandem repeat (STR) DNA profile - The results of DNA typing in a format that can be processed through CODIS and state DNA databases. This is the type of DNA used in conventional non-FGG law enforcement investigations.

Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) DNA profile - The results of DNA typing in a format that enables an unknown DNA sample to be compared to the DNA profiles maintained by a genetic genealogy site. This is the DNA type used in FGG.
615.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department's use of FGG will be in coordination with prosecutors, the Coroner, and other appropriate resources only in qualifying cases after reasonable conventional investigative methods have been pursued. Members will take reasonable steps to maintain the 33 Alameda Police Department
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615.3 CRITERIA FOR FGG USE
Before using FGG, the lead investigator should coordinate with the supervisor to determine whether the case meets the following requirements:
(a) Biological evidence collected as part of the underlying investigation (or extracted DNA from the biological evidence) is available for additional testing and is reasonably believed to be attributable to:

1. The perpetrator of an unsolved violent felony.

2. The unidentified human remains of a suspected homicide victim. (b) All reasonable conventional investigative methods have been utilized and all reasonable investigative leads have been pursued (e.g., relevant case information entered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) national database). (c) An STR DNA profile has been developed from the biological evidence collected in the case and, absent unusual circumstances, has been uploaded to CODIS and any applicable state DNA database for comparison with negative results. 615.4 COORDINATION
Once a preliminary determination has been made that a case may qualify for the use of FGG, the lead investigating member should consult with the appropriate prosecutor to address current and prospective legal issues and determine if a search warrant is required.

In the case of unidentified human remains, the lead investigator should also consult with the Coroner.
615.5 SUBMISSION OF SAMPLE
The biological evidence or extracted DNA should be submitted to a DNA typing laboratory approved by the Alameda Police Department in order to obtain a SNP DNA profile.

Once a SNP DNA profile has been obtained from the biological evidence or extracted DNA, the lead investigating member should arrange for it to be compared to the SNP DNA profiles contained in one or more genetic genealogy sites to identify possible genetic relatives. The lead investigator should work with a qualified genetic genealogist as needed during this process.

When submitting a SNP DNA profile for comparison, the lead investigator or the authorized designee (e.g., assigned genetic genealogist) shall notify the genetic genealogy site that the request for comparison is from a law enforcement agency and confirm that the site's terms of service permit FGG for the type of case being investigated. The use of the SNP DNA profile and any subsequent comparison shall be limited to the original underlying investigation. 34 Alameda Police Department
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Forensic Genetic Genealogy - 3 If at any time during the FGG process the case no longer meets the criteria for FGG use, the lead investigator should promptly notify the DNA typing laboratory, genetic genealogy site, and/or genetic genealogist to cease any further analysis and to return all evidence, data, and materials to the Alameda Police Department.
615.6 ANALYSIS OF FGG DATA
Once results of a comparison are received from a genetic genealogy site, the information should be evaluated by a genetic genealogist, who will assist the lead investigator in identifying potential investigative leads.

The lead investigator should promptly and diligently pursue each viable lead identified through the FGG process using traditional investigative methods, as appropriate, to:
(a) Eliminate an individual as a potential suspect in the case. (b) Link an individual to the case as a potential suspect. (c) Identify human remains.
615.7 COLLECTION OF THIRD-PARTY DNA SAMPLE
If it is determined that a third-party DNA sample (i.e., from a person not likely to be a suspect in the investigation) should be collected and analyzed for FGG, consent from the third party should be obtained prior to collection.

If there is a reasonable belief that the integrity of the investigation would be compromised by seeking consent from the third party prior to collection, the lead investigator should consult with the prosecutor regarding applicable laws and procedures in both the jurisdiction of the investigation and the jurisdiction where the collection will occur, if different.

The use of a third-party DNA sample shall be limited to the original underlying investigation. 615.8 POST-IDENTIFICATION
Members shall not rely solely on FGG identification of a potential suspect for probable cause to make an arrest or obtain an arrest warrant. Unless there is sufficient evidence independent of the FGG data to support an arrest, a potential suspect identified through FGG should not be arrested until the suspect's identity is confirmed.

Members shall not rely solely on FGG to identify human remains unless there is sufficient evidence independent of the FGG data to declare the identification or confirmation testing has been completed.

Confirmatory DNA testing should be conducted by collecting a known DNA sample from the potential suspect or, in the case of unidentified human remains, from a close biological relative.

This known DNA sample should be submitted for comparison to the original unknown STR DNA profile through conventional methods (e.g., in CODIS).
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Forensic Genetic Genealogy - 4 The lead investigator should consult with the prosecutor to determine the appropriate method of obtaining a known DNA sample.

Once the identity of a suspect or the identity of unidentified human remains has been confirmed through conventional DNA testing, the lead investigator should:
(a) Consult with the prosecutor to evaluate the entire investigative file for consideration of criminal charges or further investigation.
(b) If applicable, consult with the Coroner for an amendment to a certificate of death. 615.9 PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS
Members should make reasonable efforts to respect and protect the privacy of non-suspect genetic relatives identified through the FGG process. The names and identifying information of any non-suspect genetic relatives should not be included in official reports, probable cause declarations, or affidavits for search warrants and should not be disclosed unless otherwise required by law or court order.

The lead investigator should formally request that the SNP DNA profile be removed from all genetic genealogy sites upon identity confirmation and should retain a copy of the request for department records. The lead investigator should request that all case-related records and data provided to, or generated by, a genetic genealogist during the FGG process be returned to the Alameda Police Department.
615.10 RETENTION OF DNA SAMPLES AND RELATED RECORDS
Genetic information, including any derivative profiles and genetic genealogy site user information, should be retained in accordance with the established records retention schedule. The lead investigator should coordinate with the Property and Evidence Technician and provide adequate notice to the appropriate prosecutor's office before destroying any profiles or data obtained from the FGG process.

See the Property and Evidence Policy for guidelines regarding biological evidence, including DNA samples.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Personal Appearance Standards - 1 Personal Appearance Standards
1044.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
In order to project uniformity and neutrality toward the public and other members of the Department, employees shall maintain their personal hygiene and appearance to project a professional image appropriate for this Department and for their assignment. 1044.2 GROOMING STANDARDS
Unless otherwise stated and because deviations from these standards could present officer safety issues, the following appearance standards shall apply to all employees, except those whose current assignment would deem them not appropriate, and where the Chief of Police has granted exception.
1044.2.1 HAIR
Hairstyles of all members shall be neat in appearance. For male sworn members, hair must not extend below the top edge of the uniform collar while assuming a normal stance.

For female sworn members, hair must be no longer than the horizontal level of the bottom of the uniform patch when the employee is standing erect, worn up or in a tightly wrapped braid or ponytail.
1044.2.2 MUSTACHES
A short and neatly trimmed mustache may be worn. Mustaches shall not extend below the corners of the mouth or beyond the natural hairline of the upper lip. 1044.2.3 SIDEBURNS
Sideburns shall not extend below the bottom of the outer ear opening (the top of the earlobes) and shall be trimmed and neat.
1044.2.4 FACIAL HAIR
Facial hair may be
worn and shall be neatly trimmed, not exceeding a half inch in length, unless authorized by the Chief of Police. other than sideburns, mustaches and eyebrows shall not be worn, unless authorized by the or his or her designee.
1044.2.5 FINGERNAILS
Fingernails extending beyond the tip of the finger can pose a safety hazard to officers or others.

For this reason, fingernails shall be trimmed so that no point of the nail extends beyond the tip of the finger.
1044.2.6 JEWELRY
For the purpose of this policy, jewelry refers to rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches, and tie tacks or tie bars. Jewelry shall present a professional image and may not create a safety concern for the department member or others. Jewelry that depicts racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang-related, or obscene language is not allowed.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Personal Appearance Standards - 2 (a) Necklaces shall not be visible above the shirt collar. (b) Earrings shall be small and worn only in or on the earlobe. (c) One ring or ring set may be worn on each hand of the department member. No rings should be of the type that would cut or pose an unreasonable safety risk to the member or others during a physical altercation, if the member is assigned to a position where that may occur.
(d) One small bracelet, including a bracelet identifying a medical condition, may be worn on one arm.
(e) Wristwatches shall be conservative and present a professional image. (f) Tie tacks or tie bars worn with civilian attire shall be conservative and present a professional image.
1044.3 TATTOOS
While on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, every reasonable effort should be made to conceal tattoos or other body art. At no time while on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, shall any offensive tattoo be visible (examples of offensive tattoos would include, but not be limited to, those which depict racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related, or obscene language).
1044.4 BODY PIERCING OR ALTERATION
Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited.

Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Tongue splitting or piercing.
(b) The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement. (c) Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth
(d) Branding or scarification.
1044.4.1 COSMETICS
Cosmetics shall be subdued and blended to closely resemble natural skin color and present a professional appearance. The wearing of false eyelashes by an officer is prohibited. 1044.4.2 EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to the requirements of this order will only be granted for medical reasons supported by documentation from a licensed physician verifying that a prohibitive medical condition exists.

Such documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police.

The Chief of Police, or his/her designate, may authorize exceptions to this policy to accomplish a police purpose.
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Members who seek cultural (e.g., culturally protected hairstyles) or other exemptions to this policy that are protected by law should generally be accommodated (Government Code § 12926). A member with an exemption may be ineligible for an assignment if the individual accommodation presents a security or safety risk. The Chief of Police should be advised any time a request for such an accommodation is denied or when a member with a cultural or other exemption is denied an assignment based on a safety or security risk.
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