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105.1 STATEMENT OF VALUES
We, the members of the Alameda police department, have dedicated Ourselves to public service.

By choosing a career in law enforcement, we recognize the community holds us to the highest Standards of conduct. We ensure the public trust through our conscious commitment to the following values.
(a) Integrity
- Integrity is the foundation of our profession.

1. We are honest, open, and fair in our dealings with ALL people.

2. We build community trust by accepting responsibility for our actions, learning from our mistakes and ensuring our behavior promotes credibility.

3. We recognize and respect people as individuals, and value the diversity of our community.

4. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession.

5. We recognize society has entrusted us with tremendous authority and expects that we have the courage to do what is right in matters of personal and professional integrity. We accept the responsibility to do what is right, even in the face of adversity.
(b) Community Service - Our continuing commitment is to provide quality service to the community with respect, concern, caring, and equal treatment of all people.

1. We strive to meet the challenge of protecting our community while safeguarding the rights of all individuals.

2. We are responsive to the concerns of our community.

3. We maintain a caring attitude and empathize with those we serve.

4. We welcome and seek an active partnership with the community in carrying out our responsibilities.

5. We recognize that to be an effective law enforcement agency we must have the support, confidence, and trust of our community.
(c) Employee Recognition - We value our fellow employees, recognizing that the human resource is our greatest asset.

1. We encourage open communication and the sharing of ideas through teamwork.

2. We acknowledge everyone's hard work and praise those who excel at their jobs.

3. We strive to treat everyone with the same respect, dignity, courtesy and consistency that we expect from others.
(d) Professionalism - We are committed to maintaining an environment that promotes and encourages a tradition of professionalism.

1. We value a solid work ethic.

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2. We demand accountability through critical analysis and the application of consistent standards.

3. We promote continued professional development through quality recruitment, education and training.

4. We recognize the changing needs of our community and will demonstrate the flexibility necessary to meet them.

5. We take great pride in our services and accomplishments.

6. We value leadership at all levels of the organization. 105.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 12.2.1 EXHIBIT 1

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106.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The manual of the Alameda Police Department is hereby established and shall be referred to as the Policy Manual or the manual. The manual is a statement of the current policies, rules and guidelines of this department. All members are to conform to the provisions of this manual.

All prior and existing manuals, orders and regulations that are in conflict with this manual are rescinded, except to the extent that portions of existing manuals, procedures, orders and other regulations that have not been included herein shall remain in effect, provided that they do not conflict with the provisions of this manual.
106.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 12.2.1 106.1.2 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms shall have these assigned meanings throughout the Policy Manual, unless it is apparent from the content that they have a different meaning:

Adult - Any person 18 years of age or older.

CCR - California Code of Regulations (Example: 15 CCR 1151).

CHP- The California Highway Patrol.

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations.

City - The City of Alameda.

Professional Staff - Employees and volunteers who are not sworn peace officers.

Department/APD - The Alameda Police Department.

DMV
- The Department of Motor Vehicles.

Employee - Any person employed by the Department.

Juvenile- Any person under the age of 18 years.

Manual - The Alameda Police Department Policy Manual.

May - Indicates a permissive, discretionary or conditional action.

Member - Any person employed or appointed by the Alameda Police Department, including:
• Full- and part-time employees
• Sworn peace officers
• Reserve, auxiliary officers
• Professional Staff employees
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Officer - Those employees, regardless of rank, who are sworn peace officers of the Alameda Police Department.

On-duty - A member's status during the period when he/she is actually engaged in the performance of his/her assigned duties.

Order
- A written or verbal instruction issued by a superior.

POST - The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Rank - The title of the classification held by an officer.

Shall or will - Indicates a mandatory action.

Should - Indicates a generally required or expected action, absent a rational basis for failing to conform.

Supervisor
- A person in a position of authority that may include responsibility for hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of other department members, directing the work of other members or having the authority to adjust grievances. The supervisory exercise of authority may not be merely routine or clerical in nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

The term "supervisor" may also include any person (e.g., officer-in-charge, lead or senior worker) given responsibility for the direction of the work of others without regard to a formal job title, rank or compensation.

When there is only one department member on-duty, that person may also be the supervisor, except when circumstances reasonably require the notification or involvement of the member's off-duty supervisor or an on-call supervisor.

USC
- United States Code.
106.2 FORMATTING CONVENTIONS
Staff should review edited or newly adopted policies with these conventions in mind:
(a) Abbreviations and definitions,
(b) Location of Accreditation Standard references, and
(c) Location of Revision subsections.
106.3 POLICY
Except where otherwise expressly stated, the provisions of this manual shall be considered as guidelines. It is recognized that the work of law enforcement is not always predictable and circumstances may arise which warrant departure from these guidelines. It is the intent of this manual to be viewed from an objective standard, taking into consideration the sound discretion entrusted to members of this department under the circumstances reasonably available at the time of any incident.

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The provisions contained in the Policy Manual are not intended to create an employment contract nor any employment rights or entitlements. The policies contained within this manual are for the internal use of the Alameda Police Department and shall not be construed to create a higher standard or duty of care for civil or criminal liability against the City, its officials or members.

Violations of any provision of any policy contained within this manual shall only form the basis for department administrative action, training or discipline. The Alameda Police Department reserves the right to revise any policy content, in whole or in part. 106.4 AUTHORITY
The Chief of Police shall be considered the ultimate authority for the content and adoption of the provisions of this manual and shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The Chief of Police or the authorized designee is authorized to issue Special Orders, which shall modify those provisions of the manual to which they pertain. Special Orders shall remain in effect until such time as they may be permanently incorporated into the manual. 106.5 ISSUING THE POLICY MANUAL
An electronic version of the Policy Manual will be made available to all members on the department network for viewing and printing. No changes shall be made to the manual without authorization from the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.

Each member shall acknowledge that he/she has been provided access to, and has had the opportunity to review the Policy Manual and Special Orders. Members shall seek clarification as needed from an appropriate supervisor for any provisions that they do not fully understand. 106.6 PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE POLICY MANUAL
The Chief of Police will ensure that the Policy Manual is periodically reviewed and updated as necessary.
106.7 REVISIONS TO POLICIES
All revisions to the Policy Manual will be provided to each member on or before the date the policy becomes effective. Each member will be required to acknowledge that he/she has reviewed the revisions and shall seek clarification from an appropriate supervisor as needed.

Members are responsible for keeping abreast of all Policy Manual revisions.

Each Bureau Commander will ensure that members under his/her command are aware of any Policy Manual revision.

All department members suggesting revision of the contents of the Policy Manual shall forward their written suggestions to their Bureau Commanders, who will consider the recommendations and forward them to the command staff as appropriate.

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200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The organizational structure of this department is designed to create an efficient means to accomplish our mission and goals and to provide for the best possible service to the public. 200.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 11.1.1, 11.3.1, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3 200.2 DEFINITIONS
The following words, phrases and terms relate to the organization of the Department. These definitions include the basic principles applicable to the organizational structure of the Department. • Department
- The Alameda Police Department.
• Bureau - The first subordinate organization unit within the Department. • Division - A unit with jurisdiction-wide coverage and immediately subordinate to a bureau.
• Section - A functional unit which may be a sub-unit of a Bureau or Division or under the immediate direction of the Chief of Police. It may be commanded by any rank, depending on its size and the nature and importance of its function. • Unit - Any number of members and/or employees of the Department regularly grouped together under on head to accomplish a police purpose.
• Detail - A subdivision of a division, section, or unit, the personnel of which are assigned to a specialized activity.
• Team - A subset of the patrol division composed of sworn officers grouped by shift or schedule.
• Sector - A geographical area of variable size to which one or more officers are specifically assigned to accomplish policing responsibilities. • Unity of Command - The principle of unity of command is that an employee should be under the direct control of one, and only one, immediate supervisor. Additionally, only one supervisor should have charge of any organizational unit, operation or incident. Conflicting orders by several superiors become confused, inefficient, and irresponsible. It is the policy of the Department that the principle of unity of command shall, whenever possible, be practiced in all organizational components of the Department.
• Lines of Authority or Chains of Command - Chains of command equate in meaning with lines of authority, which should be as clear and direct as possible. The Chief of Police has separate chains of command for each of the elements reporting to him/ her as does each of his/her principal subordinate officers. Though flowing downward, there are several interlocking chains of command, yet there is only a single one going upward from any point in the organizational structure. The chain of command provides for a logical flow of policy, orders, reports, and information. The direction, up or down, EXHIBIT 1

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Organizational Structure and Responsibility - 2 is determined by the nature of the communication. All employees shall abide by the lines of authority or chain of command except in cases of emergency. • The Line Function - That portion of the Department's total activity that is directly concerned with the accomplishment of the Department's objectives in field operations.

They are responsible for the primary task of protecting of life and property and render such services required by the public.
• Staff and Staff Function - That portion of the Department's total activity that assists the line organization in the accomplishment of Department objectives. • Exercise of Authority - All officers holding any command or supervisory rank within the Department have authority over all officers and employees of the Department of any subordinate rank. Command, or supervision, will ordinarily be exercised only within the scope of the officer's assignment. In an emergency, or when the good of the Department requires it, any command or supervisory officer may direct or correct the activities of any subordinate officer or employee. However, when an officer has directed or corrected an activity of a subordinate officer or employee outside of the normal scope of his/her assignment, he/she shall be held fully responsible for his/her actions.
• Acting
- Means the assignment of a person to a position temporarily vacant to act on the part of an employee normally filling such position. • Full Authority in Acting Capacity - Any officer assigned the status "Acting in Command" for any command or supervisory position in the Department shall have full responsibility of the command or supervisory position he/she is occupying. • Staff or Functional Supervision - Staff supervision is supervision by a superior of the performance of subordinates for the purpose of guiding them in the accomplishment of their task when such superior is acting in a supervisory capacity outside the regular chain of command and responsibility and without direct control of the subordinates. He/ she may discuss matters with such subordinates and point out mistakes and suggest improvements but shall lack authority to take disciplinary action or to give a command except in cases involving actions by subordinates that may jeopardize the purpose or reputation of the Department.
• Span of Control - Span of control includes both span of management and span of supervision. Span of control refers simply to the number of subordinates, of whatever rank, who directly report to one person. Due to the nature of police duties and the variety of law enforcement functions, it is almost impossible to fix a uniform limit to the number of employees one supervisor can effectively control. Each bureau of the Department must meet different demands for levels of service. However, under normal conditions, a ratio of one supervisor to eight employees is considered acceptable. • Authority and Responsibility - It is the policy of the Department that authority shall be commensurate with responsibility. No responsibility shall be assigned to a person unless they have been delegated the authority necessary to fulfill it. In addition, each employee is accountable for his/her use of delegated authority. Inherent with delegated authority is the latitude to make decisions and take the necessary actions to satisfy the requirements of each assigned position. Commensurate with the authority, EXHIBIT 1

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• Accountability of Command - Command and supervisory personnel are accountable for the performance of the employees under their immediate control. While supervisors may delegate to subordinates the authority to perform certain tasks, and may hold those subordinates responsible for the successful conclusion of those tasks, the supervisor remains accountable for the final accomplishment of the delegated task. 200.2.1 PERSONNEL DEFINITIONS
EMPLOYEE When used alone shall mean both peace officers and civilian employees of the Department collectively and a section reading "employee shall" refers to both classifications. • Member
- Any person appointed to the Department as a full-time, regularly salaried peace officer.
• Officer - Shall have the same meaning as "Member".
• Commanding Officer - An officer appointed to the rank of Lieutenant or higher or assigned by the Chief of Police to act in such rank.
• Supervisor - Members or employees of the Department assigned to positions requiring the exercise of immediate supervision over the activities of other members and employees.
• Officer in Charge - Any member below the rank of Lieutenant in charge of an organizational unit.
• Superior Officer - A person holding a high supervisory or command rank or position. • Civilian - An employee without peace officer status.
• Seniority - Seniority in the Department is established first by rank and secondly by time served in rank. Where conflict occurs because of identical service or dates of appointment, seniority is determined by order of appointment. In situations requiring decision or control where the officers are of equal rank, the senior officer will make the decision and exercise control unless otherwise directed by a superior officer.

Precedence For the purposes of seniority, the following is the precedence of ranks in descending order:
• Chief of Police
• Police Captain
• Police Lieutenant
• Police Sergeant
• Police Officer
• Police Professional Staff
• Professional Staff Employee
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The Chief of Police is responsible for administering and managing the Alameda Police Department. There are three bureaus in the Police Department as follows:
• Bureau of Field Services
• Bureau of Support Services
• Bureau of Professional Standards
200.3.1 ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
The Administration Bureau is commanded by a Captain, whose primary responsibility is to provide general management direction and control for the Administration Bureau. The Administration Bureau consists of Technical Services and Administrative Services. 200.3.2 FIELD SERVICES BUREAU
The Field Services Bureau is commanded by a Captain, whose primary responsibility is to provide general management direction and control for the Field Services Bureau. The Field Services Bureau consists of Uniformed Patrol, Investigations and Traffic. 200.4 COMMAND AND SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES Command protocol in situations involving personnel of different offices or sections engaging in a single operation is as follows:
(a) The command structure always follows the chain of command. (b) Whenever the command structure is not easily distinguishable by rank, responsibility of command remains with the command officer having primary functional responsibility.
(c) Whenever command structure is easily distinguishable by rank but the command officer having primary functional responsibility is of lower rank, the responsibility of command remains with the highest ranking officer.
(d) Primary functional responsibility means matters that fall within the officer's normal responsibilities and duties.
200.4.1 CHIEF OF POLICE
Authority
- The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of the Department and the final Department authority in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline. The Chief of Police exercises all lawful powers of the office and issues such lawful orders as are necessary to assure the effective performance of the Department.

Responsibilities - Through the Chief of Police, the Department is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances coming within its legal jurisdiction. The Chief of Police is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and staffing all activities of the Department, for its continued and efficient operation, for the enforcement of rules and regulations within the Department, for the completion and forwarding of such reports as may be required by competent EXHIBIT 1

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200.4.2 POLICE CAPTAIN
Authority - Subject to the authority of the Chief of Police, a Police Captain shall use such primary directives as may be necessary to promote the effective operations of all activities within his/her command.

Responsibilities - Members appointed to the rank of Police Captain ordinarily are assigned to command a bureau of the Department, but may be assigned additional duties by the Chief of Police. A Police Captain shall be responsible for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating all activities within his/her command. A Police Captain will report personally to the Chief of Police as may be required and shall submit such reports relating to his/her command as may be required.

The Chief of Police may designate a Police Captain to act as Chief of Police when the former is absent from the City. While acting as Chief of Police, he/she shall possess the powers of the Chief of Police in the conduct of the business of the Department and in carrying out the orders and policies of the Office of the Chief. He/she shall not alter, revise, or countermand such orders or policies except in the case of emergencies.
200.4.3 POLICE LIEUTENANT
The Police Lieutenant may be assigned as a Command Officer in charge of a Division of the Department or a Command Officer in charge of a Platoon or may be assigned such other duties as detailed by the Chief of Police.
200.4.4 COMMAND OFFICER
Authority and Responsibility
Subject to direction from higher command, a commanding officer has direct control over all members and employees within his/her command. In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of all members and employees and supervisory officers, a commanding officer is responsible for the following:
(a) Command - The inspection, direction, and control of personnel under his/her command to assure the proper performance of duties and adherence to established rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Providing for continuation of command and/or supervision in his/her absence.
(b) Loyalty and Esprit De Corps - The development and maintenance of esprit de corps and loyalty to the Department.
(c) Discipline and Morale - The maintenance of discipline and morale within the command and the investigation of personnel complaints not assigned elsewhere. (d) Inter-Divisional Action - The promotion of harmony and cooperation with other units of the Department. Initiation of proper action in cases not regularly assigned to his/ EXHIBIT 1

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(e) Grievance Resolution - The resolution of personnel grievances in accordance with the provisions of Department directives and current Memorandum of Understanding. (f) Organization and Assignment - Proper organization and assignment of duties within his/her unit to assure proper performance of Department functions and those of his/ her command.
(g) Reports and Records - Preparation of required correspondence, reports, and maintenance of records relating to the activities of his/her command. Assurance that information is communicated up and down the chain of command as required. (h) Maintenance
- Assurance that quarters, equipment, supplies and material assigned to his/her command are correctly used and maintained.
200.4.5 OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
Authority and Responsibilities
The Officer-in-Charge, during his/her tour of duty, exercises the same authority and has the same responsibilities as the commanding officer, subject to orders of the Bureau Commander, or higher authority. In the absence of the Commanding Officer, the highest ranking officer on duty becomes the Officer-in-Charge unless otherwise provided. In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of all members and employees, the Officer-in-Charge is specifically responsible for the following:
(a) Good Order - The general good order of his/her command during his/her tour of duty to include proper discipline, conduct, welfare, field training and efficiency. (b) Roll Call - Conduct of prescribed roll calls, communication of all orders or other information at roll call and inspection and correction of his/her command, as necessary.
(c) Reporting - Reporting as required by the Division Commander. Maintenance of such records as specified by higher authority.
(d) Personnel Complaints - Inquiry into personnel complaints against members and employees under his/her command in accordance with the appropriate Department directive.
200.4.6 POLICE SERGEANT
The Police Sergeant is a supervisory officer who may be assigned in charge of a watch, platoon, section, or unit of the Department. The Sergeant shall be responsible for officers and employees assigned to his/her watch, platoon, station or unit. A Sergeant may be assigned to field, staff or investigate duties.

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AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of all members and employees, each supervisor is specifically responsible for the following:
(a) Supervision - A supervisor may be assigned to field or staff duties. During his/her tour of duty, he/she must closely supervise the activities of subordinates, making corrections where necessary and commending where appropriate. (b) Leadership
- Effective supervision demands leadership. Provision of leadership shall include on-the-job training as needed for efficient operation and coordination of effort when more than one member or employee is involved.
(c) Direction
- Supervisors must exercise direct command in a manner that assures the good order, conduct, discipline and efficiency of subordinates. Exercise of command may extend to subordinates outside his/her usual sphere of supervision if the police objective or reputation of the Department so requires and if no other provision is made for personnel temporarily unsupervised. This authority shall not be exercised unnecessarily. If a supervisor requires a subordinate other than his/her own to leave a regular assignment, the supervisor so directing will inform the subordinate's own supervisor as soon as possible.
(d) Enforcement of Rules - Supervisors must enforce Department rules and regulations and ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. (e) Inspection - Supervisors are responsible for inspection of activities, personnel and equipment under their supervision and initiation of suitable action in the event of a failure, error, violation, misconduct, or neglect of duty by a subordinate. (f) Assisting Subordinates
- Supervisors shall have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of their subordinates. They shall observe contacts made with the public by subordinates, be available for assistance or instruction as may be required and take active charge when necessary.
(g) Grievance Resolution
- The resolution of personnel grievances in accordance with the provisions of Department directives and Memorandum of Understanding. (h) Investigative Assignments - A Sergeant when assigned to investigative duties, functions in a supervisory capacity only in those situations when the matter is an investigative assignment; otherwise he/she has staff or functional supervision. 200.4.8 POLICE OFFICER
Police Officers are ordinarily assigned as sector officers. They may be assigned to other related duties or special assignment by Platoon or Division Commanders subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.

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(b) A Police Officer assigned as a specialist shall be held strictly accountable for proper and efficient performance of the duties of such special assignment. (c) A Police Officer shall work such hours as may be designated by the Platoon or Division Commander, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. (d) A Police Officer assigned to the Patrol Division shall diligently patrol his/her sector in accordance with prescribed patrol practice and procedures. (e) A Police Officer shall give immediate attention to calls for assistance, complaints, or other emergencies. He/she shall render such assistance as may be required in an efficient manner, returning to his/her regular duties as soon as practical. He/she shall make an appropriate report to his/her superior, written or oral, as required, as soon as practical upon completion of the service rendered.
(f) A Police Officer shall stay informed on information concerning the City of Alameda, its public buildings, courts, churches, transportation, boundaries, recreation facilities, county, state and federal offices within the City. He/she shall be available to the public to provide accurate and intelligent assistance to them. 200.4.9 PROFESSIONAL STAFF POLICE EMPLOYEES
A professional staff police employee performs a variety of police related services in the station and in the field.

Station duties may include care and control of property, operation of jail facilities, fingerprinting, identification, photography, radio dispatching, handling bail and monetary transactions, bookkeeping, preparation and control of physical evidence, maintenance of statistical records, preparing written reports, as well as answering questions at a public counter and over the phone.

Field duties may include abandoned vehicle investigation, parking violation enforcement, transportation of prisoners with sworn personnel, animal bite reports, lost and found reports, as well as other police related nonemergency duties.

Professional staff police employees shall work such hours as may be designated by their Platoon or Division Commander, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.

A professional staff police employee is subject to all Department rules and regulations in the same manner as are officers and other employees of the Department. 200.5 REQUIREMENT TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDERS
Employees must promptly obey any lawful orders, or directives of a supervisor. This includes orders or directives from a superior that an employee of the same or lesser rank relays. If an employee receives a conflicting order or directive, the employee must respectfully call the conflict to the attention of the supervisor giving the last order. If the supervisor giving the last order does not EXHIBIT 1

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200.5.1 UNLAWFUL ORDERS
Employees must never obey any order that they know or should know would require them to commit any illegal act. If in doubt as to the legality of an order, employees must request the issuer to clarify the order or to confer with higher authority. Any employee who disobeys or disregards a supervisor's lawful order or directive, verbal or written, is subject to disciplinary action.

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201.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear directives for the preparation of written agreements governing law enforcement services provided by the Alameda Police Department to outside agencies or entities. Written agreements shall be required anytime the Alameda Police Department undertakes a contractual obligation to provide City resources for law enforcement purposes to any other agency or entity.
201.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 3.1.1 201.2 EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
Any contract for law enforcement services shall be drafted and implemented to protect the employment rights of assigned personnel. Participation in contract law enforcement assignments shall not penalize participating employees or jeopardize promotional opportunities, training opportunities, or fringe benefits.

All contracts for law enforcement services shall be written agreements including, at a minimum, the following terms, conditions, and information:
(a) A statement of the specific services to be provided; (b) Specific language dealing with financial agreements between the parties; (c) Clear statement of the records to be maintained by each party concerning the performance of services by the provider agency;
(d) Language dealing with the duration, modification, and termination of the contract; (e) Specific language dealing with risk management and legal contingencies, including insurance and indemnification of parties;
(f) Stipulation that the provider agency maintains control over its personnel; (g) Specific arrangement for the use of equipment and facilities; and (h) A procedure for review and revision, if needed, of the agreement. 201.3 RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL
All contracts for law enforcement services shall be reviewed and authorized by the Chief of Police. 201.4 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL INVESTIGATIVE TASK FORCES
The Alameda Police Department allows for participation in formal, long-term, multi-jurisdictional investigative Task Forces as staffing levels permit. Task Force activities require a Memorandum of Understanding, which will include:
(a) The Purpose
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204.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Special Orders establish an interdepartmental communication that may be used by the Chief of Police to make immediate changes to policy and procedure consistent with the current Memorandum of Understanding and as permitted by Government Code § 3500 et seq. Special Orders will immediately modify or change and supersede sections of this manual to which they pertain.
204.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 12.2.1 204.2 PROTOCOL
Special Orders will be incorporated into the manual as required upon approval of Staff. Special Orderswill modify existing policies or create a new policy as appropriate and will be rescinded upon incorporation into the manual.

All existing Special Orders have now been incorporated in the updated Policy Manual as of the below revision date.

Any Special Order issued after publication of the manual shall be numbered consecutively starting with the last two digits of the year, followed by the number "01" For example, 08-01 signifies the first for the year 2008.
204.3 ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIAL ORDERS
All employees are required to read and obtain any necessary clarification of all Special Orders.

All employees are required to electronically
acknowledge in writing the receipt and review of
any new Special Order. Employee Signed acknowledgement records can be accessed and are maintained via Lexipol forms and/or e-mail receipts showing an employee's acknowledgement will be maintained by the Training Sergeant.
204.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Command Staff shall review and approve revisions of the Policy Manual, which will incorporate changes originally made by Special Orders.

The Chief of Police shall issue all Special Orders.
204.5 DIRECTIVE SYSTEM DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to the Department's written direction system. Unless otherwise required by context, the following words and phrases shall be construed accordingly:
• Primary Directives - Primary directives include General Orders, Special Orders, and Personnel Orders and Department manuals.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Directives and Orders - 2 • General Order - General Orders are written orders, issued by the Chief of Police defining policy, procedure, and Rules and Regulations for the Department. General Orders are the most authoritative directives issued by the Department and they are long-term orders that remain in force until they are rescinded or modified. General Orders may be used to amend, rescind, or supersede any other rule, regulation, or order.
• Personnel Order
- Personnel Orders are directives issued by the Chief of Police whenever there is a change in personnel status, such as:
o Appointments
o Transfers
o Promotions
o Leaves of Absence
o Separations from Service
o Demotions
o Suspensions
o Restorations to Duty, et cetera
• Department Manuals - Department Manuals are reference guides specifying the Rules and Regulations governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the Department as well as specifying Department policies and procedures. All manuals in force in this Department are issued by authority of the Chief of Police. Compliance with the provisions of Department Manuals as described in the appropriate Department Directive is required.
• Secondary Directives
- Secondary Directives are issued at Bureau, Division, Section or Unit level. Secondary Directives have four major requirements. They will be issued only by direction of the appropriate sub-division commander; they will be drafted and issued in an approved format; their content will not conflict with orders issued at a higher level within the organization; and each directive issued below Department-head level will be reviewed and approved by the issuing authority's superior. This means that review and approval of an order becomes the responsibility of the commander at the next highest organization level. For example: a) Bureau Orders be approved by the Chief b) Division Orders be approved by the Bureau Captain. c) Section Orders be approved by the Commander of the Division of which the Section is a part. d) Unit Orders be approved by the supervisor of the Section of which the unit is a part. • Training Bulletins - Training Bulletins are part of the directive system. They are issued periodically by the Personnel and Training Section. The bulletins are a means of informing personnel of new programs, laws, court decisions and concerns applicable to law enforcement.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Directives and Orders - 3 • Non-Directive Material - Non-directive material includes memorandums and informal instructional material utilized to disseminate information or instructions which do not warrant a formal order. Such material is not included as part of the formal directives system.
• Report Log
- A log completed daily, which contains a 24-hour numerical record of all calls for service wherein a report number was issued.
204.5.1 OTHER DEFINITIONS
• Indication of Time and Date - All reports and inter-Department correspondence requiring time indication shall be stated according to the 24-hour clock system. The date shall be shown by writing the number of the month followed by the day and then the last two digits of the year. On correspondence directed outside the Department, the date and time shall be indicated in the conventional manner. • Right
- In reference to conditions of employment, the term "right" shall designate those conditions specifically outlined by State or Federal law, the City Charter, City Ordinances, Civil Service rules, or appropriate Memorandum of Understanding. • Privilege - An employment condition which is not a "right", but granted at the convenience of the Department.
• Shall/Will
- Indicates that the action is mandatory.
• May - Indicates that the action is permissive.
• Gender - The use of the masculine gender in any directive or manual includes the female gender, when applicable.
• Policy - Policy consists of principles and values which guide the performance of a Department activity. Policy is not a statement of what must be done in a particular situation; rather, it is a statement of guiding principles that should be followed in activities that are directed toward the attainment of Department objectives. Since policy is objective rather than situation oriented, it is broad enough in scope to encompass most situations. Policy, therefore, must be stated in general terms. • Procedure
- A procedure is a method of performing an operation or a manner of proceeding on a course of action. It differs from policy in that it directs actions in a particular situation to perform a specific task within the guidelines of policy. Both policies and procedures are objective oriented; however, policy establishes limits of action while procedure directs response within those limits. • Rules/Regulations - Shall mean Department legislation consisting of detailed directives binding members and employees or all ranks in terms of authority, responsibility, and conduct.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Directives and Orders - 4 • Lawful Order - Any written or oral directive issued by a superior officer to any subordinate or group of subordinates in the course of police duty which is not in violation of any law, ordinance or any Department rule or regulation. • Beginning of Day and Week - The Department day for record purposes shall begin at 0001 hours and shall conclude at 2400 hours. The Department week for record purposes shall commence at 0001 hours each Sunday.
• Watch
- A designated span of time within a 24-hour period during which personnel are actually engaged in the performance of their assigned duties. • Watch Period - A segment of the year designated for duty assignment purposes. • Tense of Words - Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense. • Plurality of Words - The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.

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205.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy governs rules and regulations for all officers and employees of the Alameda Police Department.
205.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 26.1.1 205.2 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
205.2.1 GENERAL CONDUCT
Police officers and employees of the Department hold a trust from the public which is different from that of any other public employee. Consequently, the public expects police officers and Department employees to live up to the same standards of conduct they are charged with enforcing. Therefore, members and employees shall conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to reflect favorably upon themselves, the City, the Department and the police profession. Whether on or off duty, members and employees shall avoid any conduct which brings the Department into disrepute. Any member or employee contacted by any other law enforcement agency as the subject of any investigation, or any member or employee arrested for any criminal offense, shall immediately report the facts and circumstances of the contact/arrest to the duty Division Commander. Without delay, the incident shall be appropriately documented and reported via the chain-of-command to the Chief of Police.
205.2.2 CONDUCT TOWARD OTHERS
The Police Department exists to serve the public safety needs of all persons within the jurisdiction of the City of Alameda. Accordingly, it is the fundamental policy of the Department that members and employees shall treat all persons with courtesy and respect. Discrimination or racism in any form shall never be tolerated.

Any member or employee who discriminates against another member, employee, or any citizen, or makes any derogatory racial remark, or commits any discriminatory act against another member, employee or citizen shall be subject to severe disciplinary action, including discharge from the City service. Any member or employee who has knowledge that another member or employee has engaged in discriminatory or racist acts is strictly charged with the responsibility for reporting that fact to the Chief of Police, via the chain of command.

Members and employees shall perform their duties attentively and courteously, avoiding rude, threatening, harsh, insulting, profane, insolent or demeaning language, and they shall maintain a professional bearing regardless of provocation to do otherwise. Upon request, they shall supply their names and serial numbers to any citizen who seeks such identification. They shall attend to requests from the public quickly and accurately, avoiding unnecessary referral to other parts of the Department. All persons, except the very youthful and those known personally by the member or employee, shall at all times be addressed by their appropriate title followed by their last name.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 2 Members and employees shall treat superior officers, subordinates, and peers with respect. They shall be courteous and civil at all times in their relationships with one another and shall avoid any form of discrimination or racism. When on duty and in the presence of others, superior officers shall be referred to by rank title. Orders from superior to subordinate members and employees shall be given in a civil manner, without the use of profane or derogatory language. (a) Loyalty
- Loyalty to the Department and to associates is an important factor in Department morale and efficiency. Members and employees shall maintain a loyalty to the Department and their associates as is consistent with the law and personal ethics. (b) Cooperation
- All members and employees are strictly charged with establishing and maintaining a high spirit of cooperation within the Department. (c) Assistance - All members are required to take appropriate police action toward aiding a fellow peace officer exposed to danger or in a situation where danger might be impending.
(d) Failure to Assist Fellow Officer
- Any officer of the Department who fails to assist
or protect his/her fellow officer in time of danger or to take effective action where danger might reasonably be impending, except where he/she is actually incapacitated, is subject to disciplinary action.
205.2.3 MEMBERS' GENERAL ON-DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the City of Alameda, while on duty, members shall at all times take appropriate action to:
(a) Protect life and property.
(b) Preserve the peace.
(c) Prevent crime.
(d) Detect and arrest violators of the law.
(e) Enforce Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances coming within Department jurisdiction.
(f) Members shall at all time respond to lawful orders of superior officers, communications dispatchers, and other proper authorities, as well as to calls for police assistance from citizens. Proper police action shall be taken whenever it is required. 205.2.4 MEMBERS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
The administrative delegation of the enforcement of certain laws and ordinances to particular Department units does not relieve members in other units of responsibility for promptly enforcing those laws and ordinances when the occasion so requires. Members assigned to special duties are not relieved of the responsibility for taking proper action outside the scope of their special assignments when necessary.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 3 205.2.5 OFF-DUTY
(a) Off-duty members - Off duty members shall at all times be subject to recall to duty by superior officers.
(b) Right of Off-Duty Members to Place Themselves in Peace Officer Status - The right of off-duty members to assume peace officer status is set forth in the California Penal Code. Whenever possible, off-duty members who place themselves in peace officer status shall immediately identify themselves as peace officers and display their police identification. Under no circumstances shall an off-duty member who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other intoxicating substance, place himself/ herself in peace officer status. When an off-duty officer is the victim of an offense, he/ she shall normally maintain his/her off-duty status and allow on-duty officers to handle the incident. Off-duty members who place themselves in peace officer status are not automatically covered by Workers' Compensation benefits and civil liability protection. 205.2.6 ADDITIONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) Insubordination
- Failure or refusal of any member or employee to obey a lawful order given by a superior officer shall be insubordination. The act of ridiculing a superior officer or his/her orders whether in or out of his/her presence is also insubordination. (b) Questions Regarding Assignment - Members and employees in doubt as to the nature or detail of their assignment shall seek such information from their supervisors by going through the chain of command.
(c) Knowledge of Laws and Regulations - Every member is required to establish and maintain a working knowledge of all laws and ordinances in force in the City of Alameda. Further, every member and employee is required to establish and maintain a working knowledge of the Department's rules, regulations and primary directives. In the event of improper or breach of discipline, it will be presumed that the member or employee was familiar with the law, rule, policy, or primary directive in question. (d) Performance of Duty - All members and employees shall perform their duties as required or directed by law, Department rule, policy or primary directive, lawful order of a superior officer, or by lawful order relayed from a superior by an employee of the same or lesser rank. All lawful duties required by competent authority shall be performed promptly as directed, notwithstanding the general assignment of duties and responsibilities.
(e) Obedience to Laws and Regulations - Member and employees shall observe and obey all laws and ordinances, as well as, all rules, regulations and primary directives of the Department.
(f) Authority for Enforcing Obedience - The authority for enforcement of the preceding is found in the Charter of the City of Alameda.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 4 basis for a charge under this section. It is not necessary that a formal complaint be filed or sustained. Nothing in this Manual of Rules prohibits disciplining or charging members or employees merely because the alleged act or omission does not appear herein, in Department directives, or in laws and ordinances within the cognizance of the Department.
(h) Reporting Violations of Laws, Ordinance, rules or Orders - Members and employees knowing of other members or employees violating laws, ordinances, rules of the Department, or disobeying orders shall without unnecessary delay report the same in writing to their supervisor or the Chief of Police through the chain of command.

If the member or employee believes the information is of such gravity that it must be brought to the immediate personal attention of the Chief of Police, the chain of command may be bypassed.
(i) Criticism
- Members and employees shall not engage in public criticism of Department policies, instructions or orders they have received.
(j) Unlawful Orders - No command or supervisory officer shall knowingly issue any order which is in violation of any law or ordinance or Department rule. (k) Obedience to Lawful Orders - Obedience to an unlawful order is never a defense for an unlawful action, therefore, no member or employee is required to obey any order which is contrary to Federal or State law or City ordinance. Members and employees who believe they have received an unlawful order shall promptly bring the matter to the attention of the supervisor of the person issuing the order. Responsibility for refusal to obey rests with the member or employee.
(l) Obedience to Unjust or Improper Orders - Members or employees who are given orders they feel to be unjust or contrary to Rules and Regulations must first obey the order to the best of their ability and then may proceed as provided below. (m) Reports and Appeals from Orders - A member or employee receiving an unlawful, unjust or improper order may appeal at first opportunity to the Chief of Police through the chain of command. The appeal shall contain the facts of the incident and the action taken. Appeals for relief from such orders may be made at the same time.

Extra Department action regarding appeals shall be conducted through the Office of the Chief of Police. If the alleged improper order pertains to a grievance as defined in the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, he/she may elect to follow the established procedure for grievance resolution.
(n) Conflicting Orders
- Upon receipt of an order conflicting with any previous order or instruction, the member affected will advise the person issuing the second order of this fact. Responsibility for countermanding the original instruction then rests with the individual issuing the second order. If so directed, the latter command shall be obeyed first. Orders will be countermanded or conflicting orders will be issued only when reasonably necessary for the good of the Department.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 5 (o) Gifts, Gratuities - Soliciting or Accepting - Members and employees shall not under any circumstances solicit or accept or receive, either directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, loan, fee or other thing of value arising from or offered because of police employment or any activity connected with said employment. Members and employees shall not accept any gift, gratuity, loan, fee, or other thing of value, the acceptance of which might tend to influence directly or indirectly the actions of said member or employee or any other member or employee in any matter of police business, or which might tend to cast an adverse reflection on the Department or any member or employee thereof. No member or employee of the Department shall receive any gift or gratuity from other members or employees junior in rank without the express permission of the Chief of Police.
(p) Other Transactions - Every member and employee is prohibited from buying or selling anything of value from or to any complainant, suspect, witness, defendant, prisoner, or other person involved in any case which has come to his/her attention or which arose out of Department employment except as may be specifically authorized by the Chief of Police.
(q) Rewards
- Members and employees shall not accept any gift, gratuity or reward in money or other consideration for services rendered in the line of duty to the community or to any person, business or agency except lawful salary and that which may be authorized by the Charter of the City of Alameda.
(r) Disposition of Unauthorized Gifts,Gratuities - Any unauthorized gift, gratuity, loan, fee, reward or other thing of value coming into the possession of any member or employee shall be forwarded to the Office of the Chief of Police together with a written report explaining the circumstances connected therewith. (s) Free Admissions and Passes - Members and employees shall not solicit or accept free admission to theaters and other places of amusement for themselves or others except in the performance of on-duty police task.
(t) Solicitation of Special Privileges - No officer or employee shall use his/her badge, identification card, uniform or special position, to solicit special privileges for him/ herself or for any other person.
(u) Solicitation of Special Discounts on Purchases - No officer or employee shall solicit special discounts or purchases for him/herself or any other person, by use of his official position in the Department.
(v) Debts-Incurring and Payments - No member or employee shall borrow any money or otherwise become indebted to any other member or employees. Members and employees shall not solicit other members or employees to cosign or endorse any promissory note or other loan. No member or employee shall offer to act as co-signer or endorser of any promissory note or other loan for another member or employees.

Members and employees shall pay all just debts and legal liabilities incurred by them.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 6 (w) Associations - Members and employees shall avoid regular or continual contact or associations with persons whom they know, should have known, have reason to believe, or should have had reason to believe, are known felons, persons under criminal investigation, or persons who have a reputation in the community for involvement in criminal or disreputable behavior, unless the contact or association occurs during the performance of official duty or as the result of casual contact due to a familial relationship.
(x) Gossiping
- While on duty, all members and employees shall refrain from engaging in non-business related conversation (gossiping) about any other member or employee's personal character, matters or conduct on or off the job where such conversation may only serve to the detriment of any other employee or member. 205.3 GENERAL CONDUCT ON-DUTY
205.3.1 PROHIBITED ACTIVITY ON-DUTY
(a) Sleeping
- Members and employees shall remain awake during the time they are on duty. If unable to do so, they shall so report to their superior officer who shall determine the proper course of action.
(b) Reading - Members and employees on duty shall not read newspapers, periodicals, or similar material in the public view except in connection with official duty. (c) Shopping - Uniform personnel shall not shop extensively or carry large quantities of merchandise unless directly connected with their normal police activity or required in line of duty.
(d) Gambling - Members and employees on duty shall not gamble unless to further a police purpose.
(e) Intoxicants - Reporting for Duty - No member who has the odor of or is under the influence of alcoholic beverage shall report for duty under any circumstances unless he/she has first given this information to and has been ordered to report by a superior officer.
(f) Intoxicants On-Duty
- No uniform personnel shall drink any alcoholic beverage or be under its influence while on duty. No member in plain clothes shall drink any alcoholic beverage while on duty except when in the performance of duty. (g) Intoxicants Transporting
- No member or employee shall bring alcoholic beverages into the Police Administrative Building or, while on duty, transport alcoholic beverages in his/her automobile except evidence, property of a prisoner or suspect, or found property.
(h) Intoxicants in Uniform - No uniform personnel off-duty and in uniform, or in any art of uniform dress, shall drink any alcoholic beverage in public view or in a place accessible to the public.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 7 (i) Intoxicants Off-Duty - No member or employee while off-duty shall drink an alcoholic beverage to an extent which renders him/her unfit to report for his/her next regular tour of duty or which results in the commission of an obnoxious or offensive act which might tend to bring discredit upon the Department.
(j) Controlled or Prohibited Substances - No member or employee shall consume any controlled or prohibited substance whether on or off-duty, unless prescribed by a physician. Such substance for the purpose of this section includes, but is not limited to, amphetamines, barbiturates, hallucinogens, opiates, cocaine, marijuana or their derivatives.
(k) Duty Calls for Emergencies - Off duty officers and employees shall report for duty immediately upon receipt of and in compliance with the directions given them at the time of notification.
(l) Relief
- All members and employees are to remain at their assignment and on- duty until properly relieved by another member or employee or until dismissed by competent authority.
(m) Meals/Lunch On-Duty
- Officers and employees may suspend their duties for a lunch period of not to exceed 40 minutes subject to the direction of their superior officers.

No lunch periods will be scheduled at the beginning or end of a tour of duty except in special situations and then only with the permission of the Watch Commander. In cases where officers are not able to have their 40 minute allowance because of a heavy workload, they may be allowed their 40 minutes toward the last of their tour of duty but only if they return to the Police Department to complete their tour of duty. The lunch periods will only be granted when an officer has worked a period in excess of four hours. No lunch period will be granted to officers working less than four hours. All lunch periods shall be subject to supervision, recall to duty, direction of supervisory officers and shall be scheduled to provide continued service to the public. (n) Reporting Off-Duty/ Sickness or Injury - Any member or employee of the Department who is unable to report for duty because of sickness or injury shall report this fact to his/her immediate supervisor within one-half (1/2) hour prior to the time that he/she was to report for duty, giving the address where he/she will be during the illness or injury. Members or employees while on sick leave will be expected to remain at the address given for the duration of their illness or injury. (o) Reporting
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(q) National Colors and Anthem - Uniformed members shall render full military honors to the National Colors and Anthem at appropriate times. Members and employees in civilian dress shall render proper civilian honors to the National Colors and Anthem at appropriate times.
(r) Roll Call/Lineup
- Officers and employees, unless otherwise directed, shall present themselves at daily roll call/lineup at the time and place specified by department order.

They shall be properly uniformed and equipped, neat and clean shaven except that they may wear a mustache which is neatly trimmed. They shall give careful attention to orders and instructions, avoiding unnecessary talking or movement. (s) Absence from Duty
- Every member or employee who fails to appear for duty at the date, time and place specified for so doing without the consent of competent authority is "absent without leave." Absences without leave in excess of one day must be reported in writing to the Chief of Police. Members and employees shall not feign illness or injury, falsely report themselves ill, or otherwise attempt to deceive the Department as to the condition of their health.
(t) Physical Fitness for Duty - All members and employees shall maintain the necessary level of physical fitness to perform their duties.
(u) Inspections
- From time to time the Chief of Police may call for full dress inspections of the Department or any part there of. Members directed to attend such inspections shall report in the uniform prescribed, carrying the equipment specified. Unauthorized absence from such inspection is chargeable as absence without leave. (v) Training
- All members shall attend in-service training in the theory and practice of law enforcement at the direction of the Chief of Police or Commanding Officer. (w) Use of Tobacco Products While on-Duty - On-duty members and employees shall not use tobacco products while in direct contact with the public or while driving police Department vehicles. The use of tobacco products which involve or encourage the act of spitting are strictly forbidden while on duty.
(x) Use of Tobacco Products on Official Calls - Members or employee's on-duty, either in uniform or plain clothes, when calling at a residence or a place of business, shall not use tobacco products.
(y) Possession of Keys - No member or employee, unless authorized by competent authority, shall possess keys to any premises not his/her own in or near his area of assignment.
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205.4 COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Members and employees shall not use any Department letterhead for private correspondence.

Members and employees will not send a correspondence out of the Department over their signature without specific permission of the Chief of Police. (a) Forwarding Communications to Higher Commands - Any member or employee receiving a written communication for transmission to a higher command shall in every case forward such communication. A member or employee receiving a communication from a subordinate directed to a higher command shall endorse it indicating approval, disapproval, or acknowledgment.
(b) Mail for the Chief of Police - No member or employee with the exception of those delegated by the Chief of Police shall open any mail addressed to the Chief of Police.

The exception to this rule will be telegrams which shall immediately be opened by the Watch Commander or officer-in-charge.
(c) Department Address
- Members and employees shall not use the Department as a mailing address for private purposes.
(d) Department Business Cards - A personalized card may be used by Command Officers and by other members or employees who can justify such use. No personalized cards bearing the seal of the Alameda Police Department may be used without the permission of the Chief of Police. Nothing will be entered on any Department business card which confers special consideration to the recipient. Such a card will be forwarded to the office of the Chief of Police, should it come into a member's possession, along with a report explaining how it was obtained. 205.5 INVESTIGATIONS, ARRESTS, AND DETENTIONS
(a) Command of Scene - At the scene of any crime, accident, or other police incident (in the absence of a supervisory officer), the officer assigned to the investigation shall assume command and direction of police personnel in a manner to assure the most orderly and efficient accomplishment of the police task.

1. When two or more officers of the same rank are present and one of these is assigned to the investigative detail that will follow up the investigation, that ranking officer will be in charge. This provision is intended to provide for the coordination of the efforts of the several subordinate members who may be assigned to the incident, therefore, it is incumbent upon the ranking officer assuming such control to become acquainted with the facts and insure that appropriate action is being taken or is initiated.
(b) General Responsibilities of Members at Crime Scene - The first member to arrive at the scene of a crime or other police incident is responsible for the following actions as they may apply to the situation:

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1. Summoning of medical assistance and the administration of first aid as required to prevent further injury or loss of life.

2. Arrest of violator(s).

3. Security of the scene.
(c) Responsibilities of Assigned Member at Crime Scene - The members officially assigned to perform the preliminary or other investigation of an alleged crime or other incident are responsible for the duties enumerated above, and the completion of the preliminary or other investigation as directed. This shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the securing of statements and other information which will aid in the successful completion of the investigation and locating, collecting and preserving physical evidence material to the issue.
(d) Relief of Member Conducting Preliminary Investigation - Upon the completion of the preliminary investigation, the assigned officer shall stand relieved unless otherwise directed by a detective, another member specifically assigned to the investigation, or a superior officer.
(e) Identification as Police Officer - Except when impractical or unfeasible, or where identity is obvious, officers shall identify themselves by displaying the official star or identification card before taking police action.
(f) Arrests
- Members shall strictly observe the laws of arrest while providing for their own safety and that of the arrested person. The arresting officer shall notify the transportation officers of any special care the prisoner may need. Responsibility for both the prisoner and his/her personal property transfers from the arresting officer to the transportation officers when they accept custody of the prisoner. (g) Use of Physical Force - The use of physical force shall be restricted to circumstances specified by law and to the degree necessary for the accomplishment of a police task.

Malicious assaults or batteries committed by members or employees constitute gross misconduct.
(h) Custody of Prisoners - Prisoners shall be kept securely in accordance with appropriate laws and Department directives. They shall be treated humanely and shall not be subjected to unnecessary restraint.
(i) Transportation of Prisoners - Officers transporting prisoners shall do so in accordance with Department policy. Prisoners requiring medical attention shall be delivered to Alameda Emergency Care Center (E.C.C.) or the appropriate emergency hospital; and the transporting officers shall be responsible for the security of the prisoner until properly received, unless otherwise directed by a superior officer. (j) Reports and Booking - No member or employee shall knowingly falsify any official report or enter or cause to be entered any inaccurate, false or improper information in EXHIBIT 1

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Rules and Regulations - 11 the records of the Department. Past reports may be viewed for reference; however, no person shall copy, cut and paste, or plagiarize any portion of their own or another author's report. Each report and/or investigation shall be created independently and should stand alone, documenting the facts and events as investigated for each separate incident.
(k) Press Release at Crime Scenes - Shall be governed by policy 346 of this manual. (l) Security of Department Business - Members and employees shall not reveal confidential police information outside the Department except as provided by law or directed by the Custodian Of Records. Questions regarding the disclosure of information shall be referred to Custodian Of Records. Violation of the security of this type of information reflects gross misconduct.
(m) Compromising Criminal Cases - Members and employees shall not interfere with the proper administration of criminal justice. They shall not attempt to interrupt the legal process except where a manifest injustice might otherwise occur, or participate in any activity which might interfere with the process of law. (n) Assisting Criminals
- Members and employees shall not impart to any person
charged with criminal act information which might assist him/her in evading arrest or in disposing of evidence of any unlawful act.
(o) Endorsements and Referrals - Except when sought by a relative, members and employees shall not suggest, recommend, advise or otherwise counsel concerning the procurement of a particular product or professional service, such as the retention of any ambulance company, tow service, attorney or bail bond broker, to any person coming to their attention as a result of police business. In no case may any such advice be given where a fee, gratuity or reward is solicited, offered or accepted. 205.6 PUBLIC RELATIONS
(a) Publicity
- Members and employees shall not seek personal publicity in the course of their employment.
(b) Commercial Testimonials - Members and employees shall not permit their names or photographs to be used to endorse any product or service which is in any way connected with law enforcement without the permission of the Chief of Police.

They shall not, without the permission of the Chief of Police, allow their names or photographs to be used in any commercial testimonial which alludes to their position or employment with this Department.
(c) Public Appearance Request - All public speaking by members and employees of this Department on police subjects, on or off-duty, must be cleared in advance by a Watch Commander. Any request or inquiry received by any employee in person or by telephone shall be referred to the recipient's Watch Commander. Any request for an out of town speaking engagement received by any employee shall be referred to the Chief of Police via the chain of command.

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(f) Subversive Organization
- No member or employee shall knowingly become a
member of or connected with any subversive organization, except when necessary in the performance of duty and then only under the direction of the Chief of Police. (g) Trade Unions-Organizations Affiliated with Trade Unions - In order to promote full communication between public employers and their employees in resolving disputes regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, public employees may join organizations of their own choice and be represented by such organizations in their employment relationship with public agencies. (h) Personal Preferment
- No member or employee shall seek the influence or
intervention of any person outside the Department for purposes of personal preferment, advantage, transfer, or advancement.
(i) Political Activity - No officer or employee shall engage in political activities or services of any nature during those hours of duty at the Department. Nor shall City funds, supplies, property, or equipment be used to perform any political activity or service. (j) Conduct Toward the Public - Members and employees shall be courteous and orderly in their dealing with the public. They shall perform their duties quietly, avoiding harsh, violent, profane, or insolent language and always remain calm, regardless or provocation to do otherwise. Upon request, they are required to supply their name and badge number in a professional manner. They shall attend to requests from the public quickly and accurately, avoiding unnecessary referral to other parts of the Department. (k) Impartial Attitude - All members, while charged with vigorous and unrelenting enforcement of the law, must remain completely impartial toward all persons coming to the attention of the Department. Violations of the law are against the people of the state and not against the individual officer. All citizens are guaranteed equal protection under law. Exhibiting partiality for or against a person because of race, creed, or influence is unacceptable conduct. Similarly, unwarranted interference in the private business of others when not in the interests of justice is unacceptable conduct. (l) Caring for Lost, Injured, or Ill Persons - Members shall always be alert to assist lost, helpless, injured, or ill persons. Every member is strictly charged with maintaining a proficiency in first aid techniques authorized by the American Red Cross. Failure or inability to render first aid competently is considered as serious neglect of duty. (m) Availability when On-Duty - On-duty members shall not conceal themselves except for some police purpose. They shall be immediately and readily available to the public during duty hours.

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- Attendance at a court or judicial hearing as required by subpoena is an official duty assignment. When making such an appearance, either the official uniform or plain clothes shall be worn. Weapons will not be displayed unless wearing the uniform. Members shall present a neat and clean appearance, avoiding any mannerism which might imply disrespect to the court, such as gum chewing and smoking.
(b) Testifying for the Defendant - Any member or employee subpoenaed to testify for the defense in any trial or hearing, or against the City of Alameda or Department in any hearing or trial shall notify his/her Division Commander upon receipt of the subpoena. He shall also notify the District Attorney or City Attorney's Office, whichever is appropriate.
(c) Refusal to Testify - Any member or employee who appears as a witness before any competent investigative body, judicial tribunal, hearing board or person authorized to receive testimony and who refuses to testify shall be subject to disciplinary action. (d) Department Investigations Testifying - Members and employees are required to answer questions by or render material and relevant statements to a competent authority in a Department investigation when so directed. (e) Truthfulness - Members and employees are required to be truthful at all times whether under oath or not. For purposes of this section, a member and employee are considered not to be "truthful" when an affirmative misstatement is made as well as when relevant information is omitted.
(f) Civil Action Interviews - Civil action interviews involving members or employees which arise out of Department employment shall be conducted according to current Department directives.
(g) Civil Action, Court Appearances Subpoenas - A member or employee shall not volunteer to testify in civil actions and shall not testify unless legally subpoenaed.

Members and employees will accept all subpoenas legally served. If the subpoena arises out of Department employment or if the member or employee is informed that he/she is a party to a civil action arising out of Department employment, he/she shall immediately notify his/her Division Commander and the City Attorney of the service or notification of the testimony he/she is prepared to give. Members and employees shall not enter into any financial understanding for appearances as witnesses prior to any trial, except in accordance with current directives. (h) Civil Depositions and Affidavits - Members and employees shall confer with their Division Commander before giving a deposition or affidavit in a civil case arising out of Department employment. If the Division Commander determines that the case is of EXHIBIT 1

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(i) Civil Cases - Members shall not serve civil process or assist in civil cases except as required by law, by Department regulations, or where they may be personally involved. With the exception of providing appropriate referral information, they shall avoid entering into civil disputes while performing their police duties, but shall prevent or abate a breach of the peace or crime in such cases.

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206.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The City has prepared an Emergency Management Plan for use by all employees in the event of a major disaster or other emergency event. The plan provides for a strategic response by all employees and assigns specific responsibilities in the event that the plan is activated (Government Code § 8610).
206.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 41.2.4 206.2 ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY PLAN
The Emergency Management Plan can be activated in a number of ways. For the Police Department, the Chief of Police or the highest ranking official on duty may activate the Emergency Management Plan in response to a major emergency.
206.2.1 RECALL OF PERSONNEL
In the event that the Emergency Management Plan is activated, all employees of the Alameda Police Department are subject to immediate recall. Employees may also be subject to recall during extraordinary circumstances as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.

Failure to promptly respond to an order to report for duty may result in discipline. 206.3 LOCATION OF THE PLAN
The Emergency Management Plan is available in Administration and the Watch Commander's office. All supervisors should familiarize themselves with the Emergency Management Plan. The Administration supervisor should ensure that department personnel are familiar with the roles police personnel will play when the plan is implemented. 206.4 UPDATING OF MANUALS
The Chief of Police or designee shall review the Emergency Management Plan Manual at least once every two years to ensure that the manual conforms to any revisions made by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and should appropriately address any needed revisions. 206.5 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
206.5.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to enhance the ability of the Department to manage a major disaster incident.

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Government Code Section 3100 states, "All public employees are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such civil defense activities as may be assigned to them by their superior or by law." It is the policy of the Department that all employees comply with the provision of this general order as well as with Government Code Section 3100 and City of Alameda Administrative Instruction #20.
206.5.3 DEFINITION
For purposes of this policy, and according to the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of October, 2000, a "major disaster" is defined as any natural catastrophe (including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm or drought) or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion.

According to the City of Alameda's Emergency Operations Plan, September, 2001, an emergency that may strike Alameda also includes, but not limited to, a hazardous spill or leak, an industrial or transportation accident, an airplane crash, environmental response or civil unrest. 206.5.4 PROCEDURE
The seriousness of world tensions, terrorist's threats, chemicals hazards and natural disasters cannot be ignored. Therefore, it is the goal of the Department to prepare for, respond to and recover from major disasters and other catastrophic emergencies. In order to prepare for a response to a major disaster, all personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response shall become familiar with the Department's Incident Command System (ICS), which is predicated on California's Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).

Personnel shall become familiar with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which is mandated through the President's Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5,Management of Domestic Incidents, and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8, National Preparedness Goal.

NIMS governs Federal assistance to local governments in the event of a major disaster. All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response must complete the National Incident Management System Internet courses, IS-700 and IS-800, in order for the Department to be within full compliance of the Presidential Directives. (a) Initial Response

1. In the event of a major disaster, the following considerations shall be the responsibility of the first responder:
(a) Notification of the Fire Department
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(d) Notification of an APD supervisor
(e) Supervisor to notify appropriate Command Staff, (Duty Watch Commander), Bureau of Operations Captain, and Chief of Police (f) Evacuation
(g) Communications
(h) Office of Emergency Services
(i) Department Command Staff shall immediately notify the California and Alameda County Offices of Emergency Services. Upon such notification they will take the necessary action to assure skills, resources, and technical assistance are provided as rapidly as possible. (j) For mass casualty incidents, the on-scene supervisor or Incident Commander shall notify the Chief or Assistant Chief of Inspectors at the Alameda County District Attorney's Office to utilize their assistance with investigation of the incident and/or providing victim services. Contact can be made via the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch.
206.5.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the center of the City's emergency operations. The primary EOC is located at 1809 Grand St., adjacent to Fire Station No. 3. If necessary, the secondary EOC is located within the basement of the Police Administration Building (PAB). Refer to the City's Emergency Operations Plan, September 2001, for complete EOC operating instructions within the PAB.

In the event of a major disaster requiring a full commitment of the Department's personnel and resources, all sworn members of the Department shall make themselves available for mobilization to help carry out the department's responsibilities.

When a major disaster impacts the City of Alameda, all on-duty members shall remain in an active status to fulfill the department's responsibilities.

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208.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the policy of this department to administer a training program that will provide for the professional growth and continued development of its personnel. By doing so, the Alameda Police Department will ensure its personnel possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a professional level of service that meets the needs of the community. 208.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 12.2.1, 33.1.5, 33.1.6, 33.5.1 208.2 PHILOSOPHY
The Alameda Police Department seeks to provide ongoing training and encourages all personnel to participate in advanced training and formal education on a continual basis. Training is provided within the confines of funding, requirements of a given assignment, staffing levels, and legal mandates. Whenever possible, the Alameda Police Department will use courses certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). 208.3 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Training Program are to:
(a) Enhance the level of law enforcement service to the public. (b) Increase the technical expertise and overall effectiveness of our personnel. (c) Provide for continued professional development of department personnel. (d) Ensure compliance with POST rules and regulations concerning law enforcement training.
208.4 TRAINING PLAN
A training plan will be developed and maintained by the Personnel and Training Sergeant. It is the responsibility of the Personnel and Training Sergeant to maintain, review, and update the training plan on an annual basis. The plan will address the following areas:
• Legislative Changes
• State Mandated Training
• Critical Issues Training
All sworn personnel will complete an annual retraining program, including legal updates. The annual retraining will consist of Continuous Professional Training (CPT) and Perishable Skills Program (PSP) courses mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

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All instructors conducting training courses for Departmental personnel must have a lesson plan for each course of instruction. Lesson plans shall be approved by the manager of the unit conducting the training and once approved shall be routed to the Training Manager to be filed with the training records. Lesson plans should include the following:
• Training objectives that describe performance or job-related relevance • Course outline that details the content of training
• If applicable, any practical or written tests to be given 208.4.2 REMEDIAL TRAINING
If assigned training is not completed satisfactorily or practical/written tests are not passed, remedial training shall be given as soon as practical. Remedial training may include a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), if appropriate. Remedial training should be provided until such time that the employee can satisfactorily pass the required training, or they have demonstrated a failure to respond to the training. If an employee refuses or fails to respond to remedial training, they may be subject to the provisions of the Standards of Conduct policy.

All remedial training will be documented in writing.
208.5 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Professional Standards Unit will conduct an annual training-needs assessment of the Alameda Police Department. The needs assessment will be reviewed by staff. Upon approval by the staff, the needs assessment will form the basis for the training plan for the fiscal year. 208.6 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING UNIT
It is the policy of the Department that employees of the Personnel and Training Unit shall administer the personnel and training function.
208.6.1 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING SERGEANT
The Personnel and Training Unit shall be supervised by a member of this Department holding the rank of Sergeant or higher who shall be responsible to the Bureau of Professional Standards
Services Captain for carrying out responsibilities delineated in this order. (a) The responsibilities of the Personnel and Training Sergeant include, but are not limited to, the below functions:

1. Develop, implement, maintain and coordinate a recruiting and selection program as needed in coordination with the City Personnel Department to insure that Department staffing levels are constantly maintained and comply with Federal and State mandates as well as Department needs.

2. Develop, conduct and implement, continuous training programs for all Department personnel in compliance with the Department Training Plan.

3. Maintain Department personnel records.

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4. Establish, control and supervise the Department vacation schedules. Assist the Staffing Allocation Lieutenant with respect to personnel assignment charts and maintain records of personnel transfers within the Department.

5. Maintain, control and update the Department Education Incentive Program for those officers eligible to participate.

6. Develop an annual budget to cover the required expenditures for achieving the Department's personnel and training function as well as the Education Incentive program.

7. Process retirements, leaves of absence and terminations.

8. Oversee the Department Firearms Range program with the Rangemaster and coordinate firearms training with other Department training schedules.

9. Maintain the Department Performance Evaluation process to insure all personnel are evaluated according to department policy.

10. Represent the Chief of Police in personnel matters at meetings and official functions as required.

11. Maintain the Department Personnel Roster.
208.6.2 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROGRAM
(a) Recruiting
- The Personnel and Training Section shall maintain an active recruiting program with respect to entry level, and lateral level and academy graduate positions by encouraging all interested persons to apply, maintaining contact with all colleges and police academies and by comprehensive advertising.
(b) Selection
- The Personnel and Training Section shall, in cooperation with the City Personnel Department, ensure that the following selection processes are conducted in accordance with State, City and other controlling policies and regulations:

1. Written examination.

2. Writing skills examination.

3. Physical agility examination.

4. Oral interview examination.

5. Psychological testing.

6. Polygraph examination.

7. Record checks, fingerprinting and photographs.

8. Compiling of personnel background data.
208.6.3 TRAINING PROGRAM
The Personnel and Training Sergeant shall maintain, conduct and coordinate a Department Training Plan which includes, but is not limited to:

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• Job analysis based minimum required training for all Department assignments and promotions.
• Recruit and continuing professional training in conformance with the requirements established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the California Board of Corrections Standards and Training for Correctional Officers.
• In-Service Training related to important and critical aspects of job performance such as firearms training, defensive tactics training and crowd control training. • Remedial training in areas where needed.
• In addition to the above stated duties, the Personnel and Training Sergeant shall be available upon request to discuss any member's educational and training needs as they relate to improving job performance and career development. 208.6.4 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING RECORDS
The following files and/or records shall be maintained by the Personnel and Training Sections:
• Personnel Files - Containing the background investigation, injuries/accidents, commendations, training, firearms qualifications, performance evaluations, and other miscellaneous information. Each employee shall have an individual file and the filing cabinet containing these files shall be locked at all times. All original documents shall not be removed from these files, only copied, and such information copied from these files for Department use must be approved by the Personnel and Training Sergeant and accounted for via a checkout log kept in the Personnel and Training Office. • Financial Records - For all training schools attended by department members during the past three (3) fiscal years.
• Personnel Roster Files - Entries to be kept electronically indicating, for each member/ employee, personnel data pertaining to Department issued equipment, personal skills and Department assignments.
• Eligibility List Files - Indicating all applicants who were investigated and were subsequently not hired.
• Training Activity Files - Following participation in training programs, each member's training record shall be updated Entries to be kept electronically indicating for each member/employee all training received.
• Department Master Training Plan - Indicating the training status of all department employee classifications and task assignments with regards to compliance with the plan.
208.6.5 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The Personnel and Training Sergeant shall be responsible for determining the eligibility of all appropriate members for receiving the Education and Training Incentive Award. Alameda City Council Resolution No. 7350, and subsequent appropriate resolutions and amendments and regulations, shall apply to this award program.

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The Personnel and Training Sergeant shall coordinate the public information function as follows:
• Provide speakers for, or speaking at, eligible citizen groups and institutions relative to their area of responsibility. Refer to the directive concerning public speaking engagements.
• Arrange for the release of personnel and training information to the news media where appropriate.
• Coordinate with similar functions in other Departments, governmental agencies and community organizations.
208.6.7 LIAISON FUNCTIONS
The Personnel Officer is designated the Alameda Police Department liaison with the following institutions for the purpose of keeping abreast of the latest personnel and training techniques, opportunities, and financial support programs, as well as membership and liaison with training management associations beneficial to the Alameda Police Department's training mission. • Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST). • State of California Board of Corrections Standards and Training for Corrections (STC). • Area Community Colleges, four year colleges and universities. • Other Police Agencies on matters of personnel and training. • The City Personnel Department.
• Military and business establishments as required.
208.7 TRAINING BULLETIN
It is the policy of the Department that Training Bulletins will be produced and distributed for the purpose of disseminating training information or procedures for carrying out agency activities procedural clarification. Training Bulletins will be produced and distributed on an "as needed" basis.

Responsibility
• The Personnel and Training Section is responsible for the development, updating, maintenance, filing, and distribution of Training Bulletins.

Procedure
• A Training Bulletin may be generated by any member of the Department. • The Personnel and Training Section shall review the proposed Training Bulletin for content, accuracy, and any possible conflict with established Department Orders. • Proposed Training Bulletins shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Services Commander, through the Chain of Command, for approval.
• The Bureau of Services Commander shall review, and if approved, forward the approved Training Bulletin back to the Personnel and Training Section.

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After approval, the Training Bulletin shall be returned to the Personnel and Training Section for numbering, indexing, logging, reproducing, and distribution. 208.8 TRAINING COMMITTEE
The Bureau of Service Captain shall establish a Training Committee, which will serve to assist with identifying training needs for the Department.

The Training Committee shall be comprised of at least three members, with the senior ranking member of the committee acting as the chairperson. Members should be selected based on their abilities at post-incident evaluation and at assessing related training needs.

The Bureau of Service Captain may remove or replace members of the committee at his/her discretion. The Training Committee should review certain incidents to determine whether training would likely improve future outcomes or reduce or prevent the recurrence of the undesirable issues related to the incident. Specific incidents the Training Committee should review include, but are not limited to:
(a) Any incident involving the death or serious injury of an employee. (b) Incidents involving a high risk of death, serious injury or civil liability. (c) Incidents identified by a supervisor as appropriate to review to identify possible training needs.

The Training Committee should convene on a regular basis as determined by the Bureau of Service Captain to review the identified incidents. The committee shall determine by consensus whether a training need exists and then submit written recommendations of its findings to the Bureau of Service Captain. The recommendation should not identify specific facts of any incidents, such as identities of employees involved or the date, time and location of the incident, but should focus on the type of training being recommended.

The Bureau of Service Captain will consider the recommendations of the committee and determine what training should be addressed, taking into consideration the mission of the Department and available resources.
208.9 TRAINING PROCEDURES
(a) All employees assigned to attend training shall attend as scheduled unless previously excused by their immediate supervisor. Excused absences from mandatory training should be limited to the following:

1. Court appearances

2. First choice vacation

3. Sick leave

4. Physical limitations preventing the employee's participation.

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5. Emergency situations
(b) When an employee is unable to attend mandatory training, that employee shall:

1. Notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible but no later than one hour prior to the start of training.

2. Document his/her absence in a memorandum to his/her supervisor.

3. Make arrangements through his/her supervisor and the Personnel & Training Sergeant to attend the required training on an alternate date.
208.10 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department shall administer a training program that will meet the standards of federal, state, local, and POST training requirements. It is a priority of this department to provide continuing education and training for the professional growth and development of its members. 208.11 TRAINING SERGEANT
The Chief of Police shall designate a Training Sergeant who is responsible for developing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining the department training plan so that required training is completed. The Training Sergeant should review the training plan annually. 208.11.1 TRAINING RESTRICTION
The Training Sergeant is responsible for establishing a process to identify officers who are restricted from training other officers for the time period specified by law because of a sustained use of force complaint (Government Code § 7286(b)).

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218.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide a written process for the application, issuance, denial, appeal, and revocation of a license to carry a firearm (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155). 218.1.1 APPLICATION OF POLICY
Nothing in this policy shall preclude the Chief or other head of a municipal police department agency from entering into an agreement with the Sheriff of the county or preclude the Sheriff of the county from entering into an agreement with the Chief of any municipal police department agency to process all applications and license renewals for the carrying of concealed weapons (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).
218.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department will fairly and impartially consider all applications to carry firearms in accordance with applicable law and this policy.
218.3 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
In order to qualify for a license to carry a firearm, the applicant must:
(a) Be deemed not to be a disqualified person as provided in Penal Code § 26202. (b) Be deemed not to be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm (Penal Code § 26185; Penal Code § 26195). (c) Be a resident of the City of Alameda (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155).

1. Non-resident applicants may be eligible for a license if they are members of the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., Gun Owners of America, Inc., Gun Owners of California, Inc., or The the Second Amendment Foundation, or the Firearms Policy Coalition and who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under federal or California law. Proof of membership is required. (d) Be at least 21 years of age, and present clear evidence of identity and age as defined in Penal Code § 16400 (Penal Code § 26150; Penal Code § 26155). (e) Fully complete the California Department of Justice (DOJ) application (Penal Code § 26175).
(f) Submit fingerprints and a complete criminal background check (Penal Code § 26185). (g) Pay all associated application fees (Penal Code § 26190). (h) Be the recorded owner of the firearm, with the California DOJ, for which the license will be issued, as determined by the Alameda Police Department (Penal Code § 26162). (i) Be free from any psychological conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190).
(j) Complete required training described in Penal Code § 26165.

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The application process for a license to carry a firearm shall consist of two phases. Upon the successful completion of each phase, the applicant will advance to the next phase until the process is completed and the license is either issued or denied. 218.4.1 PHASE ONE (TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS) (a) Any individual applying for a license to carry a firearm shall first fully complete a California DOJ application to be signed under penalty of perjury. Any applicant who provides false information or statements on the application will be removed from further consideration and may be prosecuted for a criminal offense (Penal Code § 26180).

1. If an incomplete application package is received, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee may do any of the following:
(a) Require the applicant to complete the package before any further processing.
(b) Advance the incomplete package to phase two for conditional processing pending completion of all mandatory conditions.
(c) Issue a denial if the materials submitted at the time demonstrate that the applicant would not qualify for a license to carry a firearm even if the package was completed (e.g., not a resident, disqualifying criminal conviction).
(b) Applicant fees shall be submitted and processed according to department-established procedures and Penal Code § 26190.

1. Additional fees may be required for fingerprinting, training, or psychological testing, in addition to the application fee.

2. Full payment of the remainder of the application fee will be required upon issuance of a license.

3. Payment of related fees may be waived if the applicant is a duly appointed reserve peace officer as defined in Penal Code § 830.6 (a) or (b) (Penal Code § 26170).
(c) Additional documents may be requested of the applicant as required to complete the application process (e.g., photograph, proof of residency). (d) The applicant shall submit proof of ownership or registration of each firearm to be licensed.

Within 90 days of receiving the completed application for a new license, the Alameda Police Department shall give written notice to the applicant of the Alameda Police Department's initial determination, based on its preliminary investigation, whether or not the applicant is a disqualified person (Penal Code § 26202).

If the determination is that the applicant is not a disqualified person, the notice shall inform the applicant to proceed with the training requirements as specified in Penal Code § 26165.

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This phase is to be completed only by those applicants successfully completing phase one. (a) Upon successful completion of phase one, the applicant shall be scheduled for a personal interview with the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. During this stage, there will be further discussion of any potential restrictions or conditions that might be placed on the license.
(b) The Chief of Police may, based upon criteria established by the Chief of Police, require that the applicant be referred to an authorized psychologist used by the Alameda Police Department for psychological testing. The cost of such psychological testing shall be paid by the applicant. The purpose of any such psychological testing is intended only to identify any outward indications or history of psychological problems that might render the applicant unfit to carry a firearm. This testing is not intended to certify in any other respect that the applicant is psychologically fit. If it is determined that the applicant is not a suitable candidate for carrying a firearm, the applicant shall be removed from further consideration (Penal Code § 26190). (c) The applicant shall complete a course of training approved by the department, which complies with Penal Code § 26165 (Penal Code § 26165).
(d) The applicant shall submit any firearm to be considered for a license to the Rangemaster or other department authorized gunsmith, at no cost to the applicant, for a full safety inspection. The Chief of Police reserves the right to deny a license for any firearm that has been altered from the manufacturer's specifications or that is unsafe (Penal Code § 31910).
(e) The applicant shall successfully complete a firearms safety and proficiency examination with the firearm to be licensed, to be administered by the department Rangemaster, or provide proof of successful completion of another department-approved firearms safety and proficiency examination, including completion of all releases and other forms. The cost of any outside inspection/ examination shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

Once the Chief of Police or authorized designee has verified the successful completion of phase two, the license to carry a firearm will either be granted or denied.

Whether an application is approved or denied at the conclusion of or during phase two, the applicant shall be notified in writing within 90 days of the initial application or within 30 days after receipt of the applicant's criminal background check from the California DOJ, whichever is later.

If the license is denied, the notice shall state which requirement was not satisfied (Penal Code § 26205).
218.5 ISSUED FIREARMS PERMITS
In the event a license to carry a firearm is issued by the Chief of Police, the following shall apply:
(a) The license will be subject to any and all reasonable restrictions or conditions the Chief of Police has deemed warranted, including restrictions as to the time, place, manner, and circumstances under which a person may carry the firearm (Penal Code § 26200(b)).

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1. All such restrictions or conditions shall be conspicuously noted on any license issued (Penal Code § 26200(c)).

2. The licensee will be required to sign a Restrictions and Conditions Agreement.

Any violation of any of the restrictions and conditions may result in the immediate revocation of the license.
(b) The license shall clearly identify the licensee, bear a photograph and fingerprints of the licensee with the expiration date, type of firearm, restrictions, and other pertinent information as described by Penal Code § 26175. The license may be laminated (Penal Code § 26175).
(c) The license will be valid for a period not to exceed two years from the date of issuance (Penal Code § 26220).

1. A license issued to a state or federal magistrate, commissioner, or judge will be valid for a period not to exceed three years.

2. A license issued to any reserve peace officer as defined in Penal Code § 830.6(a) or (b), or a custodial officer employed by the Sheriff as provided in Penal Code § 831.5 will be valid for a period not to exceed four years, except that such license shall be invalid upon the individual's conclusion of service as a reserve officer.
(d) If the licensee's place of residence was the basis for issuance of a license and the licensee moves out of the county of issuance, the license shall expire 90 days after the licensee has moved (Penal Code § 26210).
(e) The licensee shall notify this department in writing within 10 days of any change of place of residency. Within 10 days of receiving such notice, the Alameda Police Department shall notify the California DOJ (Penal Code § 26210). 218.5.1 AMENDMENTS TO LICENSES
Any licensee may apply to amend a license at any time during the period of validity by completing and submitting a written Application for License Amendment along with the current processing fee to the Alameda Police Department in order to (Penal Code § 26215):
(a) Add or delete authority to carry a firearm listed on the license. (b) Change restrictions or conditions previously placed on the license. (c) Change the address or other personal information of the licensee (Penal Code § 26210).

In the event that any amendment to a valid license is approved by the Chief of Police, a new license will be issued reflecting the amendment. An amendment to any license will not serve to extend the original expiration date and an application for an amendment will not constitute an application for renewal of the license.
218.5.2 REVOCATION OF LICENSES
Any license issued pursuant to this policy shall be revoked by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons (Penal Code § 26195):

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(d) Any information provided by a licensee in connection with an application for a new license or a license renewal is inaccurate or incomplete. (e) If the license is one to carry "loaded and exposed," the license shall be revoked immediately upon a change of the licensee's place of residence to another county (Penal Code § 26210).

The issuance of a license by the Chief of Police shall not entitle the holder to either a property or liberty interest as the issuance, amendment, or revocation of such license remains exclusively within the discretion of the Chief of Police as set forth herein.

If any license is revoked, the Alameda Police Department will immediately notify the licensee in writing and the California DOJ (Penal Code § 26225).
218.5.3 LICENSE RENEWAL
No later than 90 days prior to the expiration of any valid license to carry a firearm, the licensee may apply to the Chief of Police for a renewal by:
(a) Verifying all information submitted in the original application under penalty of perjury. (b) Completing a training course pursuant to Penal Code § 26165. (c) Submitting any firearm to be considered for a license renewal to the Rangemaster for a full safety inspection. The Chief of Police reserves the right to deny a license for any firearm that has been altered from the manufacturer's specifications or that is unsafe (Penal Code § 31910).
(d) Paying the applicable renewal application fee.

Within 90 days of receiving the completed application for a renewal license, the Alameda Police Department shall give written notice to the applicant of the department's initial determination whether or not the applicant is a disqualified person (Penal Code § 26202).

If the determination is that the applicant is not a disqualified person, the notice shall inform the applicant to proceed with the training requirements as specified in Penal Code § 26165. The Alameda Police Department shall then submit the renewal notification to the California DOJ as provided in Penal Code § 26185.

Once the Chief of Police or the authorized designee has verified the successful completion of the renewal process, the renewal of the license to carry a firearm will either be granted or denied. 218.6 ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING AND RECORDS The Alameda Police Department shall maintain a record of the following and immediately provide copies of each to the California DOJ (Penal Code § 26225):

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(e) The revocation of a license
The Chief of Police shall annually submit to the State Attorney General the total number of licenses to carry firearms issued to reserve peace officers and judges. 218.7 CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS
The home address and telephone numbers of any peace officer, public defender, prosecutor, magistrate, court commissioner, or judge contained in an application shall not be considered a public record (Government Code § 7923.805).
218.8 LIMITED BUSINESS LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM The authority to issue a limited business license to carry a concealed firearm to a non-resident applicant is granted only to the Sheriff of the county in which the applicant works. A chief of a municipal police department may not issue limited licenses and these applicants should be referred to the Sheriff's Office (Penal Code § 26150).

An individual who is not a resident of the county but who otherwise successfully completes all portions of phases one and two above, may apply for and be issued a limited license subject to approval by the Sheriff and subject to the following:
(a) The applicant physically spends a substantial period of working hours in the applicant's principal place of employment or business within the City of Alameda (Penal Code § 26150).
(b) Such a license will be valid for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of issuance (Penal Code § 26220).
(c) The applicant shall provide a copy of the license to the licensing authority of the city or county in which the applicant resides (Penal Code § 26220). (d) Any application for renewal or reissuance of such a license may be granted only upon concurrence of the original issuing authority and the licensing authority of the city or county in which the applicant resides (Penal Code § 26220). 218.9 WRITTEN NOTICE FOR DENIAL OF LICENSE
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall give written notice to the applicant for a new license that the license is approved or denied within 120 days of the initial application or within 30 days after receipt of the applicant's criminal background check from the California DOJ, whichever is later (Penal Code § 26205).

Written notice to an applicant for a renewal license that is approved or denied shall be given within 120 days of receiving the completed application (Penal Code § 26205).

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218.9.1 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
If an application for a new license, renewal of a license, or revocation is denied based on a determination that the person is a disqualified person as provided by Penal Code § 26202, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall provide the person with the notice of determination as provided by Penal Code § 26202(d), Penal Code § 26205, or Penal Code § 26195(b)(3). The notice shall state the reason why the determination was made and inform the applicant that they may request a hearing from a court. The Alameda Police Department shall also provide the most recent California DOJ hearing request form to the applicant (Penal Code § 26206).

If an application for a new license, renewal of a license, or revocation is denied for any other reason as described in Penal Code § 26206(i), the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall provide the person with the notice required under Penal Code § 26205 or Penal Code § 26195(b) (3), as applicable, and inform the applicant they may apply to the county Superior Court for a writ of mandate pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 1085 (Penal Code § 26206). 218.10 POLICY AVAILABILITY
This policy shall be made accessible to the public as provided by Penal Code § 26160.

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300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there is no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of this department is expected to use these guidelines to make such decisions in a professional, impartial, and reasonable manner (Government Code § 7286).

In addition to those methods, techniques, and tools set forth below, the guidelines for the reasonable application of force contained in this policy shall apply to all policies addressing the potential use of force, including but not limited to the Control Devices and Techniques and Conducted Energy Device policies.

Retaliation prohibitions for reporting suspected violations are addressed in the Anti-Retaliation Policy.
300.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 1.2.10, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, 4.2.1,

4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4
300.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Active Resistance – Imminent threat(s) through verbal statement(s) and/or physical action(s) by an individual who has the intent, means, opportunity, and ability to:
1) resist arrest/custody through violence and/or
2) flee from arrest/custody.

Compliant Subject - An individual who is cooperative, responsive to lawful commands, and offers no active resistance.

Control Hold
- Any Department-approved method or hold, designed to control the movement of an individual by manually applying pressure to a particular part of their body (such as bent wrist control hold, twist lock, rear wrist lock, finger lock, etc.). A control hold can be applied without implementing pain.

Control Techniques
- Movements/manipulation of an engaged individual by an officer which could include pushing, pulling, guiding, and/or the use of control holds.

Deadly/Lethal Force
- Any use of force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury, including but not limited to the discharge of a firearm (Penal Code § 835a).

De-escalation
- The process of using strategies and techniques intended to decrease the need to use force and/or reducing or ending the application of force.

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Disengagement may be a viable option for individuals who pose no additional threats to others, there is no crime, or for individuals who may later be apprehended under safer conditions.

Emergency Medical Treatment – Treatment for significant injuries where an individual requires life-saving intervention and/or treatment at a hospital.

Exigent Circumstances
– Circumstances where a reasonable person would believe that certain action(s) and/or response(s) were necessary to prevent harm.

Feasible
- Reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person (Government Code § 7286(a)).

Force - The application of physical techniques/tactics, chemical agents, or weapons upon another person to:
(a) Defend against an assault, and/or
(b) Overcome resistance to arrest/custody, and/or
(c) Overcome flight from arrest/custody.

It is not a use of force when a person allows themselves to be searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained.

Imminent Threat - A threat which, based on the totality of the circumstances and clear articulable facts, a reasonable officer in the same situation would believe that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or injury to the officer or another person. An officer's subjective fear of future harm alone is insufficient as an imminent threat. Imminent threat is one that from appearances must be immediately addressed. (Penal Code 835a).

Intercede
- Includes, but is not limited to, verbally and/or physically stopping the excessive use of force.

Less-Lethal Force
- Any use of force, other than deadly force, which by design presents less potential for causing death or serious injury than conventional lethal force options.

Medical Treatment – Treatment for injuries not requiring lifesaving intervention. This includes first aid in the field or treatment at a medical facility.

Necessary Force
- Force where objectively reasonable alternatives were not available and/or practical and the force used was reasonable based on the Department's policy and training to effect the lawful purpose intended.

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Pain Compliance Technique - Involves either the manipulation of a person's joints or activating certain pressure points intended to create sufficient pain for the purpose of motivating a person to comply with verbal commands.

Passive Resistance
- Resistance where an individual does not follow the lawful verbal commands of an officer and does not engage in acts of violence and/or physical resistance in any way.

Examples: A person who goes completely limp, sits down, and refuses to stand or walk, or who may stand with arms at their sides without attempting to strike at or physically resist officers.

Personal Body Weapons - An officer's use of their body part, including but not limited to hand, foot, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, arm, leg, or head by means of kinetic energy transfer (impact) to gain control of a subject.

Pre-Event Conduct
- The actions of police personnel, to include the process of gathering and assessing all of the information and resources available to officers prior to an event.

Restrained Person
– A person who has fully been placed into any authorized restraint device such as handcuffs, leg restraints, or a WRAP Restraint Device.

Serious Bodily Injury
- A serious impairment of physical condition, including but not limited to the following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement (Penal Code § 243(f)(4)).

Tactical Repositioning
- A tactic considered when circumstances reasonably appear to be conducive and advantageous to physically move or change an officer's location. The intent is to seize opportunities to gain additional time, distance, and cover in a manner that supports safety for members of the community, officers, and the subject. When appropriate, the objective is to consider tactical repositioning as an option in support of de-escalation techniques and to increase an officer's reaction time and tactical options. Tactical repositioning is not considered a "retreat" as outlined in PC 835a(d) and should be included as another option for officers to consider when attempting an arrest.

Takedown Technique
– A method designed to physically take a subject to the ground with the intent of gaining control of the subject.

Totality of the Circumstances - All facts known to the officer at the time, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force (Penal Code § 835a). 300.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department's highest priority is safeguarding the life, dignity, and liberty of all persons. Officers shall demonstrate this principle in their daily interactions with the community they are sworn to protect and serve. The Department is committed to accomplishing this mission with respect and minimal reliance on the use of force by using rapport-building communication, EXHIBIT 1

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In all cases where physical force is used and no other options were practical, officers shall use a minimum amount of force to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement objective that is objectively reasonable and proportional to effectively and safely overcome resistance.

The United States Supreme Court in Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989), held that, in order to comply with the U.S. Constitution, an officer's use of force must be objectively reasonable under the totality of circumstances known to the officer at the time. Additionally, Penal Code section 835(a) imposes further restrictions on an officer's use of force.

The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties.

Officers must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations.

This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties.

The Alameda Police Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests. 300.2.1 DUTY TO INTERCEDE
Any officer present and observing another law enforcement officer or an employee using force that is clearly beyond that which is necessary, as determined by an objectively reasonable officer under the circumstances, shall, when in a position to do so, intercede (as defined by Government Code § 7286) to prevent the use of unreasonable force.

When observing force used by a law enforcement officer, each officer should take into account the totality of the circumstances and the possibility that other law enforcement officers may have additional information regarding the threat posed by the subject (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.2.2 FAIR AND UNBIASED USE OF FORCE
Officers are expected to carry out their duties, including the use of force, in a manner that is fair and unbiased (Government Code § 7286(b)). Any application of force that is solely rooted in bias against a person's race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected class/characteristic is strictly prohibited.

Officers engaged in such action will be subject to termination. See the Bias-Based Policing Policy. 300.2.3 DUTY TO REPORT EXCESSIVE FORCE
Any officer who observes a law enforcement officer or an employee use force that potentially exceeds what the officer reasonably believes to be necessary shall immediately report these observations to a supervisor (Government Code § 7286(b)).

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An officer who has received the required training on the duty to intercede and then fails to act to intercede when required by law, may be disciplined in the same manner as the officer who used force beyond that which is necessary (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.3 USE OF FORCE
Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose (Penal Code § 835a).

The reasonableness of force will be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene at the time of the incident. Any evaluation of reasonableness must allow for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force that reasonably appears necessary in a particular situation, with limited information and in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving.

Given that no policy can realistically predict every possible situation an officer might encounter, officers are entrusted to use well-reasoned discretion in determining the appropriate use of force in each incident. Officers may only use a level of force that they reasonably believe is proportional to the seriousness of the suspected offense or the reasonably perceived level of actual or threatened resistance (Government Code § 7286(b)).

It is also recognized that circumstances may arise in which officers reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use any of the approved or authorized tools, weapons, or methods provided by the Alameda Police Department. Officers may find it more effective or reasonable to improvise their response to rapidly unfolding conditions that they are confronting. In such circumstances, the use of any improvised device or method must nonetheless be objectively reasonable and utilized only to the degree that reasonably appears necessary to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

While the ultimate objective of every law enforcement encounter is to avoid or minimize injury, nothing in this policy requires an officer to retreat or be exposed to possible physical injury before applying reasonable force. Officers should consider re-positioning or disengaging. 300.3.1 USE OF FORCE TO EFFECT AN ARREST
Any peace officer may use objectively reasonable force to effect an arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance. A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from their efforts by reason of resistance or threatened resistance on the part of the person being arrested; nor shall an officer be deemed the aggressor or lose their right to self-defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest, prevent escape, or to overcome resistance. Retreat does not mean tactical repositioning or other de-escalation techniques (Penal Code § 835a).

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(a) The apparent immediacy and severity of the threat to officers or others (Penal Code § 835a).
(b) The conduct of the individual being confronted, as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time (Penal Code § 835a).
(c) Officer/subject factors (age, size, relative strength, skill level, injuries sustained, level of exhaustion or fatigue, the number of officers available vs. subjects). (d) The conduct of the involved officer leading up to the use of force (Penal Code § 835a). (e) The effects of suspected drugs or alcohol.
(f) The individual's apparent mental state or capacity (Penal Code § 835a). (g) The individual's apparent ability to understand and comply with officer commands (Penal Code § 835a).
(h) Proximity of weapons or dangerous improvised devices. (i) The degree to which the subject has been effectively restrained and their ability to resist despite being restrained.
(j) The availability of other reasonable and feasible options and their possible effectiveness (Penal Code § 835a).
(k) Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual prior to and at the time force is used.
(l) Training and experience of the officer.
(m) Potential for injury to officers, suspects, bystanders, and others. (n) Whether the person appears to be resisting, attempting to evade arrest by flight, or is attacking the officer.
(o) The risk and reasonably foreseeable consequences of escape. (p) The apparent need for immediate control of the subject or a prompt resolution of the situation.
(q) Whether the conduct of the individual being confronted no longer reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to the officer or others.
(r) Prior contacts with the subject or awareness of any propensity for violence. (s) Any other exigent circumstances.
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(a) The degree to which the application of the technique may be controlled given the level of resistance.
(b) Whether the person can comply with the direction or orders of the officer. (c) Whether the person has been given sufficient opportunity to comply.

The application of any pain compliance technique shall be discontinued once the officer determines that compliance has been achieved.
300.3.4 USE OF FORCE TO SEIZE EVIDENCE
In general, officers may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, officers are discouraged from using force solely to prevent a person from swallowing evidence or contraband. In the instance when force is used, officers should not intentionally use any technique that restricts blood flow to the head, restricts respiration or which creates a reasonable likelihood that blood flow to the head or respiration would be restricted. Officers are encouraged to use techniques and methods taught by the Alameda Police Department for this specific purpose.
300.3.5 ALTERNATIVE TACTICS - DE-ESCALATION
De-escalation and Force Minimization: Every officer's goal, throughout an encounter with a member of the public, shall be to de-escalate, wherever possible, and resolve the encounter without resorting to the use of force. Wherever possible, officers shall employ de-escalation techniques to increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance with law enforcement requests or directives and, thereby, decrease the likelihood that a use of force will become necessary during an incident. Further, in any encounters that do call for applying force, officers must always use a minimal amount of force that is objectively reasonable to safely achieve their legitimate law enforcement objective.

Proportionality: When determining the appropriate level of force, officers shall balance the severity of the offense committed and the level of resistance based on the totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time. It is particularly important that officers apply proportionality and critical decision making when encountering a subject who is unarmed or armed with a weapon other than a firearm.

Minimizing the Use of Deadly Force: Deadly force may only be used when it is objectively reasonable that such action is necessary to protect the officer or another person from imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm. Officers shall not use deadly force if it is objectively reasonable that alternative techniques will eliminate the imminent danger and ultimately achieve the law enforcement purpose with less risk of harm to the officer or to other persons.

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Foster Strong Community Relationships: The Alameda Police Department understands that uses of force, even if lawful and proper, can have a damaging effect on the public's perception of the Department and the Department's relationship with the community. The Department is committed to fostering strong community relations by building on its historic tradition of progressive policing, ensuring accountability and transparency, and striving to increase trust with our community.

De-escalation tactics and techniques are actions used by officers which seek to minimize the need to use force during an incident. Such tactics and techniques may increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance when employed and shall be used when it is safe to do so. De-escalation tactics emphasize slowing down an incident to allow time, distance, and flexibility for the situation to resolve. Officers shall continually assess the dynamics of a situation and modulate their response and actions appropriately. Officers may be justified in using force at one moment, but not justified in using force the next due to a change in dynamics. The application of these tactics is intended to increase the potential for resolution with a minimal reliance on the use of force, or without using force at all.

As time and circumstances reasonably permit, and when community and officer safety would not be compromised, officers should consider actions that may increase officer safety and may decrease the need for using force:
(a) Summoning additional resources that are able to respond in a reasonably timely manner.
(b) Formulating a plan with responding officers before entering an unstable situation that does not reasonably appear to require immediate intervention. (c) Employing other tactics that do not unreasonably increase officer jeopardy.

In addition, when reasonable, officers should evaluate the totality of circumstances presented at the time in each situation and, when feasible, consider and utilize reasonably available alternative tactics and techniques that may persuade an individual to voluntarily comply or may mitigate the need to use a higher level of force to resolve the situation before applying force (Government Code § 7286(b)). Such alternatives may include but are not limited to:
(a) Attempts to de-escalate a situation.
(b) If reasonably available, the use of crisis intervention techniques by properly trained personnel.
(c) Maintaining a safe distance.
(d) Using available cover and concealment and identifying escape routes. (e) Staging other relevant emergency personnel such as the Alameda Fire Department. (f) Controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
(g) Establishing communication, preferably with one officer.

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(j) Gathering intelligence concerning the incident and/or the involved person(s) from available sources.
(k) Evaluating if the person has any of the following conditions which may prevent or delay effective de-escalation:

1. Physical disability

2. Mental health disability

3. Developmental disability

4. Intellectual disability

5. Under the influence of drugs (prescribed or otherwise) or alcohol, or both (l) Using available cover and concealment, as appropriate. (m) Utilizing distance and space to maximize non-confrontational contact and dialogue. (n) Communicating with the person in a calm, slow, non-threatening manner and tone:

1. Provide clear, concise directions or commands

2. Allow person(s) to express themselves verbally; allow the person to "vent"

3. Ask open-ended questions

4. Recognize the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication being in sync
(o) Deploying less-lethal resources.
(p) Tactical repositioning of resources and personnel.
(q) Disengagement.
300.3.6 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF A CHOKE HOLD
Officers of this department are not authorized to use a choke hold. A choke hold means any defensive tactic or force option in which direct pressure is applied to a person’s trachea or windpipe (Government Code § 7286.5).
300.3.7 ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
Officers are not authorized to use any restraint or transportation method which would create substantial risk of positional asphyxia as defined by Government Code § 7286.5 and/or unreasonably impair an individual's breathing or respiratory capacity. Once controlled, the individual shall be placed into a recovery position (e.g., supine or seated) and officers shall promptly check and continuously monitor the individual's condition for signs of medical distress (Government Code § 7286.5).

Pressure on the head, neck, and/or spine shall be avoided unless necessary to protect the safety of the officer(s) or other person(s).

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Department policy further requires restrained individuals shall be placed into the recovery position immediately.

If a decision is made to place a restrained individual into a leg restraint device, officers shall comply with Policy 306.7.
300.4 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS
Where feasible, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make reasonable efforts to identify themself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts (Penal Code § 835a).

If an objectively reasonable officer would consider it safe and feasible to do so under the totality of the circumstances, officers shall evaluate and use other reasonably available resources and techniques when determining whether to use deadly force. To the extent that it is reasonably practical, officers should consider their surroundings and any potential risks to bystanders prior to discharging a firearm (Government Code § 7286(b)).

The use of deadly force is only justified when the officer reasonably believes it is necessary in the following circumstances (Penal Code § 835a):
(a) An officer may use deadly force to protect themself or others from what the officer reasonably believes is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person.
(b) An officer may use deadly force to apprehend a fleeing person for any felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury, if the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately apprehended.

Officers shall not use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to themself, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person (Penal Code § 835a).

Additionally, an officer shall not use deadly force against a person whose actions are a threat solely to property unless the person poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others in close proximity.

An "imminent" threat of death or serious bodily injury exists when, based on the totality of the circumstances, a reasonable officer in the same situation would believe that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person. An officer's subjective fear of future harm alone is insufficient as an imminent threat. An imminent threat is one that from appearances is reasonably believed to require instant attention (Penal Code § 835a).

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Shots fired at or from a moving vehicle are rarely effective and involve considerations and risks in addition to the justification for the use of deadly force. When feasible, officers should take reasonable steps to move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm at the vehicle or any of its occupants. 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 imminent threat of the vehicle, or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others (Government Code § 7286(b)).

Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle. 300.4.2 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual.
(b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms. 300.5 REPORTING THE USE OF FORCE
Any use of force by a member of this department shall be documented promptly, completely and accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident. The officer should articulate the factors perceived and why they believed the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis and related purposes, the Alameda Police Department may require the completion of additional report forms, as specified in department policy, procedure or law.
300.5.1 NOTIFICATION TO SUPERVISORS
Any use of force by an officer shall be reported immediately to a supervisor, including but not limited to the following circumstances (Penal Code § 832.13):
(a) The application caused a visible injury.
(b) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort.
(c) The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain. (d) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation. (e) Any application of a conducted energy device or control device.

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(i) An individual alleges unreasonable force was used or that any of the above has occurred.

As used in this subsection, "immediately" means as soon as it is safe and feasible to do so. 300.5.2 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Statistical data regarding all officer-involved shootings and incidents involving use of force resulting in serious bodily injury is to be reported to the California Department of Justice as required by Government Code § 12525.2. See the Records Division Policy. 300.5.3 REPORT RESTRICTIONS
Officers shall not use the term "excited delirium" to describe an individual in an incident report.

Officers may describe the characteristics of an individual's conduct, but shall not generally describe the individual's demeanor, conduct, or physical and mental condition at issue as "excited delirium" (Health and Safety Code § 24402).
300.6 MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Once it is reasonably safe to do so, properly trained officers should promptly provide or procure medical assistance for any person injured or claiming to have been injured in a use of force incident (Government Code § 7286(b)).

Prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits signs of physical distress, who has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing pain, or who was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after an encounter should be continuously monitored until the individual can be medically assessed.

Based upon the officer's initial assessment of the nature and extent of the subject's injuries, medical assistance may consist of examination by fire personnel, paramedics, hospital staff, or medical staff at the jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be fully documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another officer and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the individual, any refusal should be included in the recording, if possible.

The on-scene supervisor or, if the on-scene supervisor is not available, the primary handling officer shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration).

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See the Medical Aid and Response Policy for additional guidelines. 300.7 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
A supervisor should respond to any reported use of force, if reasonably available. The responding supervisor is expected to (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) Obtain the basic facts from the involved officers. Absent an allegation of misconduct or excessive force, this will be considered a routine contact in the normal course of duties.
(b) Ensure that any injured parties are examined and treated. (c) When possible, separately obtain a recorded interview with the subject upon whom force was applied. If this interview is conducted without the person having voluntarily waived their
Miranda rights, the following shall apply:

1. The content of the interview should not be summarized or included in any related criminal charges.

2. The fact that a recorded interview was conducted should be documented in a property or other report.

3. The recording of the interview should be distinctly marked for retention until all potential for civil litigation has expired.
(d) Once any initial medical assessment has been completed or first aid has been rendered, ensure that photographs have been taken of any areas involving visible injury or complaint of pain, as well as overall photographs of uninjured areas. These photographs should be retained until all potential for civil litigation has expired. (e) Identify any witnesses not already included in related reports. (f) Review and approve all related reports.
(g) Determine if there is any indication that the subject may pursue civil litigation.

1. If there is an indication of potential civil litigation, the supervisor should complete and route a notification of a potential claim through the appropriate channels. (h) Evaluate the circumstances surrounding the incident and initiate an administrative investigation if there is a question of policy non-compliance or if for any reason further investigation may be appropriate.

In the event that a supervisor is unable to respond to the scene of an incident involving the reported application of force, the supervisor is still expected to complete as many of the above items as circumstances permit.

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The Watch Commander shall review each use of force by any personnel within their command to ensure compliance with this policy and to address any training issues. 300.8 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Any officer involved in a deadly force incident which results in serious bodily injury or death shall be placed on Administrative Leave upon completion of a preliminary report of the incident. This leave shall be without loss of pay or benefits pending the results of the investigation. The assignment to Administrative Leave shall not be interpreted to imply or indicate that the officer's actions were improper.

While on Administrative Leave the officer shall remain available during the normal business day for official Department interviews and statements regarding the incident, and shall be subject to recall to duty at any time.

In all cases where any person has been seriously injured or killed as a result of actions by a police officer, the involved officer will be required to undergo a debriefing with a professional counselor supplied by the City, as soon as possible. The purpose of this debriefing is to allow the officer to express their feelings and to deal with the moral, ethical and/or psychological after effects of the incident. The debriefing session will remain protected by the privileged physician-patient relationship.
300.9 TRAINING
Officers, investigators, and supervisors will receive annual training on this policy and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.9.1 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Required annual training shall include:
(a) Legal updates.
(b) De-escalation tactics, including alternatives to force. (c) The duty to intercede.
(d) The duty to request and/or render medical aid.
(e) Warning shots (see the Firearms Policy).
(f) All other subjects covered in this policy (e.g., use of deadly force, chokeholds and carotid holds, discharge of a firearm at or from a moving vehicle, verbal warnings). (g) A review of definitions such as reasonable belief and serious bodily injury. (h) Training courses required by and consistent with POST guidelines set forth in Penal Code § 13519.10.

See the Training Policy for restrictions relating to officers who are the subject of a sustained use of force complaint.

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Required state-specific training shall include guidelines regarding vulnerable populations, including but not limited to children, elderly persons, pregnant individuals, and individuals with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.10 USE OF FORCE ANALYSIS
At least annually, the Field Services Bureau Commander should prepare an analysis report on use of force incidents by the end of the first quarter of each calendar year . The report should be
submitted to the Chief of Police. The report should not contain the names of officers, suspects or case numbers, and should include:
(a) The identification of any trends in the use of force by members. (b) Date and time of incidents.
(c) Types of encounters resulting in use of force.
(d) Trends or patterns related to race, age, and gender of subjects involved. (e) Trends of patterns resulting in an injury to any person including employees. (f) Impact on policies, practices, equipment, and training (g) Training needs recommendations.
(h) Equipment needs recommendations.
(i) Policy revision recommendations.
300.11 USE OF FORCE COMPLAINTS
The receipt, processing, and investigation of civilian complaints involving use of force incidents should be handled in accordance with the Personnel Complaints Policy (Government Code § 7286(b)).
300.12 POLICY REVIEW
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should regularly review and update this policy to reflect developing practices and procedures (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.13 POLICY AVAILABILITY
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should ensure this policy is accessible to the public (Government Code § 7286(c)).
300.14 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
Requests for public records involving an officer’s personnel records shall be processed in accordance with Penal Code § 832.7 and the Personnel Records and Records Maintenance and Release policies (Government Code § 7286(b)).

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308.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices that are described in this policy.
308.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 4.1.4, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4 308.2 POLICY
In order to control subjects who are violent or who demonstrate the intent to be violent, the Alameda Police Department authorizes officers to use control devices in accordance with the guidelines in this policy and the Use of Force Policy.
308.3 ISSUING, CARRYING AND USING CONTROL DEVICES
Control devices described in this policy shall be carried and used by uniformed personnel and any detective involved in an enforcement capacity only if the device has been issued by the Department or approved by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.

Only officers who have successfully completed department-approved training in the use of any control device are authorized to carry and use the device.

Control devices may be used when a decision has been made to control, restrain or arrest a subject who is violent or who demonstrates the intent to be violent, and the use of the device appears reasonable under the circumstances. When reasonable, a verbal warning and opportunity to comply should precede the use of these devices.

When using control devices, officers should carefully consider potential impact areas in order to minimize injuries and unintentional targets.
308.4 RESPONSIBILITIES
308.4.1 WATCHCOMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Watch Commander may authorize the use of a control device by selected personnel or members of specialized units who have successfully completed the required training. 308.4.2 RANGEMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Rangemaster shall control the inventory and issuance of all control devices and shall ensure that all damaged, inoperative, outdated or expended control devices or munitions are properly disposed of, repaired or replaced.

Every control device will be periodically inspected by the Rangemaster or the designated instructor for a particular control device. The inspection shall be documented.

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All normal maintenance, charging or cleaning shall remain the responsibility of personnel using the various devices.

Any damaged, inoperative, outdated or expended control devices or munitions, along with documentation explaining the cause of the damage, shall be returned to the Rangemaster for disposition. Damage to City property forms shall also be prepared and forwarded through the chain of command, when appropriate, explaining the cause of damage. 308.5 BATON GUIDELINES
The need to immediately control a suspect must be weighed against the risk of causing serious injury. The head, neck, throat, spine, heart, kidneys and groin should not be intentionally targeted except when the officer reasonably believes the suspect poses an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death to the officer or others.

When carrying a baton, uniformed personnel shall carry the baton in its authorized holder on the equipment belt. Plainclothes and non-field personnel may carry the baton as authorized and in accordance with the needs of their assignment or at the direction of their supervisor. 308.6 TEAR GAS GUIDELINES
Tear gas may be used for crowd control, crowd dispersal or against barricaded suspects based on the circumstances. Only the Watch Commander, Incident Commander or Crisis Response Unit Commander may authorize the delivery and use of tear gas, and only after evaluating all conditions known at the time and determining that such force reasonably appears justified and necessary.

When practicable, fire personnel should be alerted or summoned to the scene prior to the deployment of tear gas to control any fires and to assist in providing medical aid or gas evacuation if needed.
308.7 OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC) GUIDELINES
As with other control devices, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and pepper projectiles may be considered for use to bring under control an individual or groups of individuals who are engaging in, or are about to engage in violent behavior. Pepper projectiles and OC spray should not, however, be used against individuals or groups who merely fail to disperse or do not reasonably appear to present a risk to the safety of officers or the public. 308.7.1 OC SPRAY
Uniformed personnel carrying OC spray shall carry the device in its holster on the equipment belt.

Plainclothes and non-field personnel may carry OC spray as authorized, in accordance with the needs of their assignment or at the direction of their supervisor. 308.7.2 PEPPER PROJECTILE SYSTEMS
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Officers encountering a situation that warrants the use of a pepper projectile system shall notify a supervisor as soon as practicable. A supervisor shall respond to all pepper projectile system incidents where the suspect has been hit or exposed to the chemical agent. The supervisor shall ensure that all notifications and reports are completed as required by the Use of Force Policy.

Each deployment of a pepper projectile system shall be documented. This includes situations where the launcher was directed toward the suspect, whether or not the launcher was used.

Unintentional discharges shall be promptly reported to a supervisor and documented on the appropriate report form. Only non-incident use of a pepper projectile system, such as training and product demonstrations, is exempt from the reporting requirement. 308.7.3 TREATMENT FOR OC SPRAY EXPOSURE
Persons who have been sprayed with or otherwise affected by the use of OC should be promptly provided with clean water to cleanse the affected areas. Those persons who complain of further severe effects shall be examined by appropriate medical personnel. 308.8 POST-APPLICATION NOTICE
Whenever tear gas or OC has been introduced into a residence, building interior, vehicle or other enclosed area, officers should provide the owners or available occupants with notice of the possible presence of residue that could result in irritation or injury if the area is not properly cleaned. Such notice should include advisement that clean up will be at the owner’s expense.

Information regarding the method of notice and the individuals notified should be included in related reports.
308.8.1 USE IF KINECTIC ENERGY PROJECTILES BY SWAT
Officers assigned to the SWAT team, who have completed a Department training course, may carry and employ 12 gauge or 37/40 mm projectiles while on duty or while performing SWAT missions.
308.8.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
Anyone struck by a kinectic energy projectile shall be taken to the hospital for examination.

Every effort shall be made to locate the projectile, and place it into evidence. 308.9 KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILE GUIDELINES
This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations. Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation.

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Only department-approved kinetic energy munitions shall be carried and deployed. Approved munitions may be used to compel an individual to cease his/her actions when such munitions present a reasonable option.

Officers are not required or compelled to use approved munitions in lieu of other reasonable tactics if the involved officer determines that deployment of these munitions cannot be done safely. The safety of hostages, innocent persons and officers takes priority over the safety of subjects engaged in criminal or suicidal behavior.

Circumstances appropriate for deployment include, but are not limited to, situations in which:
(a) The suspect is armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of approved munitions.
(b) The suspect has made credible threats to harm him/herself or others. (c) The suspect is engaged in riotous behavior or is throwing rocks, bottles or other dangerous projectiles at people and/or officers.
(d) There is probable cause to believe that the suspect has already committed a crime of violence and is refusing to comply with lawful orders.
308.9.2 DEPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Before discharging projectiles, the officer should consider such factors as:
(a) Distance and angle to target.
(b) Type of munitions employed.
(c) Type and thickness of subject’s clothing.
(d) The subject’s proximity to others.
(e) The location of the subject.
(f) Whether the subject’s actions dictate the need for an immediate response and the use of control devices appears appropriate.

A verbal warning of the intended use of the device should precede its application, unless it would otherwise endanger the safety of officers or when it is not practicable due to the circumstances.

The purpose of the warning is to give the individual a reasonable opportunity to voluntarily comply and to warn other officers and individuals that the device is being deployed.

Officers should keep in mind the manufacturer’s recommendations and their training regarding effective distances and target areas. However, officers are not restricted solely to use according to manufacturer recommendations. Each situation must be evaluated on the totality of circumstances at the time of deployment.

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308.9.3 SAFETY PROCEDURES
Shotguns specifically designated for use with kinetic energy projectiles will be specially marked in a manner that makes them readily identifiable as such.

Officers will inspect the shotgun and projectiles at the beginning of each shift to ensure that the shotgun is in proper working order and the projectiles are of the approved type and appear to be free from defects.

When it is not deployed, the shotgun will be unloaded and properly and securely stored in the vehicle. When deploying the kinetic energy projectile shotgun, the officer shall visually inspect the kinetic energy projectiles to ensure that conventional ammunition is not being loaded into the shotgun.

Absent compelling circumstances, officers who must transition from conventional ammunition to kinetic energy projectiles will employ the two-person rule for loading. The two-person rule is a safety measure in which a second officer watches the unloading and loading process to ensure that the weapon is completely emptied of conventional ammunition. 308.10 TRAINING FOR CONTROL DEVICES
The Training Sergeant shall ensure that all personnel who are authorized to carry a control device have been properly trained and certified to carry the specific control device and are retrained or recertified as necessary.
(a) Proficiency training shall be monitored and documented by a certified, control-device weapons or tactics instructor.

Proficiency training shall be conducted biennially.
(b) All training and proficiency for control devices will be documented in the officer's training file. Training records will be retained in the department's database. (c) Officers who fail to demonstrate proficiency with the control device or knowledge of this agency's Use of Force Policy will be provided remedial training. If an officer cannot demonstrate proficiency with a control device or knowledge of this agency's Use of Force Policy after remedial training, the officer will be restricted from carrying the control device and may be subject to discipline.
308.11 REPORTING USE OF CONTROL DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES Any application of a control device or technique listed in this policy shall be documented in the related incident report and reported pursuant to the Use of Force Policy.

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310.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish policy and procedures for the investigation of an incident in which a person is injured or dies as the result of an officer-involved shooting or dies as a result of another action of an officer.

In other incidents not covered by this policy, the Chief of Police may decide that the investigation will follow the process provided in this policy.
310.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 4.2.3, 41.2.4 310.2 POLICY
The policy of the Alameda Police Department is to ensure that officer-involved shootings and deaths are investigated in a thorough, fair and impartial manner. 310.3 TYPES OF INVESTIGATIONS
Officer-involved shootings and deaths involve several separate investigations. The investigations may include:
• A criminal investigation of the suspect’s actions.
• A criminal investigation of the involved officer’s actions. • An administrative investigation as to policy compliance by involved officers. • A civil investigation to determine potential liability. 310.3.1 ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER WITHIN JURISDICTION The Alameda Police Department is responsible for the criminal investigation of the suspect's actions, the civil investigation, and the administrative investigation. The criminal investigation of the officer-involved shooting will be conducted by the District Attorney's Office. 310.3.2 ALLIED AGENCY'S OFFICER WITHIN THIS JURISDICTION The Alameda Police Department is responsible for the criminal investigation of the suspect's actions. The criminal investigation of the officer-involved shooting will be conducted by the District Attorney's Office. The officer's employing agency will be responsible for any civil and/or administrative investigation(s).
310.3.3 ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION The agency where the incident occurred has criminal jurisdiction and is responsible for the criminal investigation of the incident. That agency may relinquish its criminal investigation of the suspect(s) to another agency. The Alameda Police Department will conduct timely civil and/or administrative investigations.

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Criminal
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Criminal
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Civil Investigation Administrative
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APD Investigators District
Attorney's Office
APD Civil
Liability Team
APD Inspectional
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APD Investigators District
Attorney's Office
Involved Officer's
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Involved Officer's
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APD Officer
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Agency where
incident occurred
Decision made
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Liability Team
APD Inspectional
Services
310.4 INVESTIGATION PROCESS
The following procedures are guidelines used in the investigation of an officer-involved shooting or death.
310.4.1 UNINVOLVED OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon arrival at the scene of an officer-involved shooting, the first uninvolved APD officer will be the officer-in-charge and will assume the responsibilities of a supervisor until properly relieved.

This officer should, as appropriate:
(a) Secure the scene and identify and eliminate hazards for all those involved. (b) Take reasonable steps to obtain emergency medical attention for injured individuals. (c) Request additional resources from the Department or other agencies. (d) Coordinate a perimeter or pursuit of suspects.
(e) Check for injured persons and evacuate as needed.
(f) Brief the supervisor upon arrival.
310.4.2 WATCH COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon learning of an officer-involved shooting or death, the Watch Commander shall be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the incident until he/she is relieved by the Chief of Police or a Bureau Commander.

All outside inquiries about the incident shall be directed to the Watch Commander. 310.4.3 NOTIFICATIONS
The following person(s) shall be notified as soon as practicable:
• Chief of Police
• Bureau Commander
• OIS Protocol rollout team
• Outside agency investigator (if appropriate)
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• Civil liability response team
• Psychological/peer support personnel
• Chaplain
• Coroner (if necessary)
• Involved officer's agency representative (if requested) • Public Information Officer
310.4.4 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon arrival at the scene, the first uninvolved APD supervisor should ensure completion of the duties as outlined above, plus:
(a) Attempt to obtain a brief overview of the situation from any uninvolved officers.

1. In the event that there are no uninvolved officers who can supply adequate overview, the supervisor should attempt to obtain a brief voluntary overview from one involved officer.
(b) If necessary, the supervisor may order any APD officer to immediately provide public safety information necessary to secure the scene, identify injured parties and pursue suspects.
(a) Public safety information shall be limited to such things as outstanding suspect information, direction of any shots fired, identity of known or potential witnesses and any other pertinent information.
(b) The initial on-scene supervisor should not attempt to order any involved officer to provide any information other than public safety information. (c) If the involved officer(s) and suspect(s) need medical treatment, the supervisor shall make every effort to have the officer(s) and suspect(s) transported to different hospitals.
(c) Provide all available information to the Watch Commander and the Communications Center. If feasible, sensitive information should be communicated over secure networks.
(d) Take command of and secure the incident scene with additional APD members until properly relieved by another supervisor or other assigned personnel or investigator. (e) As soon as practicable, ensure that involved officers are transported (separately, if feasible) to a suitable location for further direction. (a) Each involved APD officer should be given an administrative order not to discuss the incident with other involved officers or APD members pending further direction from a supervisor.
(b) When an involved officer's weapon is taken or left at the scene for other than officer-safety reasons (e.g., evidence), ensure that he/she is provided with a comparable replacement weapon or transported by other officers.

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The following shall be considered for the involved officer:
(a) Any request for legal or union representation will be accommodated.

1. Involved APD officers shall not be permitted to meet collectively or in a group with an attorney or any representative prior to providing a formal interview or report.

2. Requests from involved non-APD officers should be referred to their employing agency.
(b) Discussions with licensed attorneys will be considered privileged as attorney-client communications.
(c) Discussions with agency representatives/employee groups will be privileged only as to the discussion of non-criminal information (Government Code § 3303(i)). (d) A licensed psychotherapist shall be provided by the Alameda Police Department to each involved APD officer. A licensed psychotherapist may also be provided to any other affected APD members, upon request.

1. Interviews with a licensed psychotherapist will be considered privileged.

2. An interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist may take place prior to the member providing a formal interview or report. However, involved members shall not be permitted to consult or meet collectively or in a group with a licensed psychotherapist prior to providing a formal interview or report.

3. A separate fitness-for-duty exam may also be required (see the Fitness for Duty Policy).
(e) Communications between the involved officer and a peer support member are addressed in the Wellness Program Policy.

Care should be taken to preserve the integrity of any physical evidence present on the involved officer's equipment or clothing, such as blood or fingerprints, until investigators or lab personnel can properly retrieve it.

Each involved APD officer shall be given reasonable paid administrative leave following an officer- involved shooting or death. It shall be the responsibility of the Watch Commander to make schedule adjustments to accommodate such leave.
310.4.6 NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is required to investigate an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian. The Watch Commander should promptly notify the DOJ in all incidents involving an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian, including where it is undetermined if the civilian was unarmed.

For purposes of notification, “unarmed civilian” means anyone who is not in possession of a deadly weapon (Government Code § 12525.3).

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The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the criminal investigation into the circumstances of any officer-involved shooting or death.

If available, investigative personnel from this department may be assigned to partner with investigators from outside agencies or the District Attorney's Office to avoid duplicating efforts in related criminal investigations.

Once public safety issues have been addressed, criminal investigators should be given the opportunity to obtain a voluntary statement from involved officers and to complete their interviews.

The following shall be considered for the involved officer:
(a) APD supervisors and Professional Standards Unit personnel should not participate directly in any voluntary interview of APD officers. This will not prohibit such personnel from monitoring interviews or providing the criminal investigators with topics for inquiry. (b) If requested, any involved officer will be afforded the opportunity to consult individually with a representative of the officer's choosing or an attorney prior to speaking with criminal investigators. However, in order to maintain the integrity of each involved officer's statement, involved officers shall not consult or meet with a representative or an attorney collectively or in groups prior to being interviewed. (c) If any involved officer is physically, emotionally, or otherwise not in a position to provide a voluntary statement when interviewed by criminal investigators, consideration should be given to allowing a reasonable period for the officer to schedule an alternate time for the interview.
(d) Any voluntary statement provided by an involved officer will be made available for inclusion in any related investigation, including administrative investigations. However, no administratively coerced statement will be provided to any criminal investigators unless the officer consents.
310.5.1 REPORTS BY INVOLVED APD OFFICERS
In the event that suspects remain outstanding or subject to prosecution for related offenses, this Department shall retain the authority to require involved APD officers to provide sufficient information for related criminal reports to facilitate the apprehension and prosecution of those individuals (Government Code § 3304(a)).

While the involved APD officer may write the report, it is generally recommended that such reports be completed by assigned investigators, who should interview all involved officers as victims/ witnesses. Since the purpose of these reports will be to facilitate criminal prosecution, statements of involved officers should focus on evidence to establish the elements of criminal activities by suspects. Care should be taken not to duplicate information provided by involved officers in other reports.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive an involved APD officer of the right to consult with legal counsel prior to completing any such criminal report.

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310.5.2 WITNESS IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVIEWS
Because potential witnesses to an officer-involved shooting or death may become unavailable or the integrity of their statements compromised with the passage of time, a supervisor should take reasonable steps to promptly coordinate with criminal investigators to utilize available personnel for the following:
(a) Identification of all persons present at the scene and in the immediate area.

1. When feasible, a recorded statement should be obtained from those persons who claim not to have witnessed the incident but who were present at the time it occurred.

2. Any potential witness who is unwilling or unable to remain available for a formal interview should not be detained absent reasonable suspicion to detain or probable cause to arrest. Without detaining the individual for the sole purpose of identification, officers should attempt to identify the witness prior to his/her departure.
(b) Witnesses who are willing to provide a formal interview should be asked to meet at a suitable location where criminal investigators may obtain a recorded statement. Such witnesses, if willing, may be transported by a member of the Department.

1. A written, verbal or recorded statement of consent should be obtained prior to transporting a witness. When the witness is a minor, consent should be obtained from the parent or guardian, if available, prior to transportation. (c) Promptly contacting the suspect’s known family and associates to obtain any available and untainted background information about the suspect’s activities and state of mind prior to the incident.
310.5.3 INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL
Once notified of an officer-involved shooting or death, it shall be the responsibility of the designated Investigations Division Commander to assign appropriate investigative personnel to handle the investigation of related crimes. Department investigators will be assigned to work with investigators from the District Attorney's Office and may be assigned to separately handle the investigation of any related crimes not being investigated by the District Attorney's Office.

All related department reports, except administrative and/or privileged reports, will be forwarded to the designated Investigations Division supervisor for approval. Privileged reports shall be maintained exclusively by members who are authorized such access. Administrative reports will be forwarded to the appropriate Bureau Commander.
310.6 ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION
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Interviews of members shall be subject to Department policies and applicable laws (see the Personnel Complaints Policy).
(a) Any officer involved in a shooting or death may be requested or administratively compelled to provide a blood sample for alcohol/drug screening. Absent consent from the officer, such compelled samples and the results of any such testing shall not be disclosed to any criminal investigative agency.
(b) If any officer has voluntarily elected to provide a statement to criminal investigators, the assigned administrative investigator should review that statement before proceeding with any further interview of that involved officer.

1. If a further interview of the officer is deemed necessary to determine policy compliance, care should be taken to limit the inquiry to new areas with minimal, if any, duplication of questions addressed in the voluntary statement. The involved officer shall be provided with a copy of his/her prior statement before proceeding with any subsequent interviews.
(c) In the event that an involved officer has elected to not provide criminal investigators with a voluntary statement, the assigned administrative investigator shall conduct an administrative interview to determine all relevant information.

1. Although this interview should not be unreasonably delayed, care should be taken to ensure that the officer’s physical and psychological needs have been addressed before commencing the interview.

2. If requested, the officer shall have the opportunity to select an uninvolved representative to be present during the interview. However, in order to maintain the integrity of each individual officer's statement, involved officers shall not consult or meet with a representative or attorney collectively or in groups prior to being interviewed (Government Code § 3303(i)).

3. Administrative interviews should be recorded by the investigator. The officer may also record the interview (Government Code § 3303(g)).

4. The officer shall be informed of the nature of the investigation. If an officer refuses to answer questions, he/she should be given his/ her Lybarger or Garrity rights and ordered to provide full and truthful answers to all questions. The officer shall be informed that the interview will be for administrative purposes only and that the statement cannot be used criminally.

5. The Professional Standards Unit shall compile all relevant information and reports necessary for the Department to determine compliance with applicable policies.

6. Regardless of whether the use of force is an issue in the case, the completed administrative investigation shall be submitted to the Use of Force Review Board, which will restrict its findings as to whether there was compliance with the Use of Force Policy.

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7. Any other indications of potential policy violations shall be determined in accordance with standard disciplinary procedures.
310.7 AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
Any officer involved in a shooting or death may be permitted to review available Mobile Audio/ Video (MAV), body-worn video, or other video or audio recordings captured on their assigned devices prior to providing a recorded statement or completing reports.

Upon request, non-law enforcement witnesses who are able to verify their presence and their ability to contemporaneously perceive events at the scene of an incident may also be permitted to review available MAV, body-worn video, or other video or audio recordings with approval of assigned investigators or a supervisor.

Any MAV, body-worn and other known video or audio recordings of an incident should not be publicly released during an ongoing investigation without consulting the prosecuting attorney or City Attorney's Office, as appropriate.
310.8 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Any officer involved in a deadly force incident which results in serious bodily injury or death shall be placed on "
Administrative Leave" upon completion of a preliminary report of the incident. This leave shall be without loss of pay or benefits , pending the results of the investigation. The assignment to Administrative Leave shall not be interpreted to imply or indicate that the officer's actions were improper.

While on Administrative Leave the officer shall remain available during the normal business day for official Department interviews and statements regarding the incident, and shall be subject to recall to duty at any time.

In all cases where any person has been seriously injured or killed as a result of actions by a police officer, the involved officer will be required to undergo a debriefing with a professional counselor supplied by the City, as soon as possible. The purpose of this debriefing is to allow the officer to express their
his /her feelings and to deal with the moral, ethical and/or psychological after effects of the incident. The debriefing session will remain protected by the privileged physician-patient relationship.
310.9 REPORTING
If the death of an individual occurs in the Alameda Police Department jurisdiction and qualifies to be reported to the state as a justifiable homicide, the Field Services Bureau Commander will ensure that the Records Supervisor is provided with enough information to meet the reporting requirements (Penal Code § 196; Penal Code § 13022).

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Any media release shall be prepared with input and concurrence from the supervisor and Department representative responsible for each phase of the investigation. Releases will be available to the Watch Commander, Criminal Investigations Bureau Commander and Public Information Officer in the event of inquiries from the media.

The Department shall not subject any involved APD officer to visits by the media (Government Code § 3303(e)). No involved APD officer shall make any comment to the media unless he/she is authorized by the Chief of Police or a Bureau Commander. Department members receiving inquiries regarding officer-involved shootings or deaths occurring in other jurisdictions shall refrain from public comment and will direct those inquiries to the agency having jurisdiction and primary responsibility for the investigation.
310.11 DEBRIEFING
Following an officer-involved shooting or death, the Alameda Police Department should conduct both a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and a tactical debriefing. See the Wellness Program Policy for guidance on Critical Incident Stress Debriefings. 310.11.1 TACTICAL DEBRIEFING
A tactical debriefing should take place to identify any training or areas of policy that need improvement. The Chief of Police should identify the appropriate participants. This debriefing should not be conducted until all involved members have provided recorded or formal statements to criminal and/or administrative investigators.
310.12 CIVIL LIABILITY RESPONSE
A member of this department may be assigned to work exclusively under the direction of the legal counsel for the Alameda Police Department to assist in the preparation of materials deemed necessary in anticipation of potential civil litigation.

All materials generated in this capacity shall be considered attorney work product and may not be used for any other purpose. The civil liability response is not intended to interfere with any other investigation but shall be given reasonable access to all other investigations.

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312.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, firearms maintenance and firearms training.

This policy does not apply to issues related to the use of firearms that are addressed in the Use of Force or Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths policies.

This policy only applies to those members who are authorized to carry firearms. 312.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4 312.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department will equip its members with firearms to address the risks posed to the public and department members by violent and sometimes well-armed persons. The department will ensure firearms are appropriate and in good working order and that relevant training is provided as resources allow.
312.3 AUTHORIZED FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER WEAPONS Members shall only use firearms that are issued or approved by the department and have been thoroughly inspected by the Rangemaster. Except in an emergency or as directed by a supervisor, no firearm shall be carried by a member who has not qualified with that firearm at an authorized department range.

All other weapons not provided by the department, including but not limited to edged weapons, chemical or electronic weapons, impact weapons or any weapon prohibited or restricted by law or that is not covered elsewhere by department policy, may not be carried by members in the performance of their official duties without the express written authorization of the member's Bureau Commander. This exclusion does not apply to the carrying of a single folding pocketknife that is not otherwise prohibited by law.
312.3.1 HANDGUNS
MAKE/MANUFACTURER:

The authorized department issued handgun for uniformed personnel is the Glock 17, chambered in 9mm.

MODELS:
* Must be chambered in either 9mm.

On-duty handguns for plain-clothes/detective use may have a barrel of less than 3.5 inches, providing the weapon meets all other criteria outlined in this section, and Rangemaster approval.

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* Handgun finish must be parkerized, black, blue, or stainless steel. * Grips must be wood (brown/natural in color) or plastic/rubber (black or brown).

No mechanical modifications, other than grips, sights, or approved handgun-mounted illumination devices shall be made to any duty handgun.

All modifications must meet Rangemaster approval.
312.3.2 PATROL RIFLES
The authorized department-issued patrol rifle is the Colt AR-15.

Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member 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 member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. (b) When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
(c) Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
(d) When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
(e) When a member 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.

When not deployed, the patrol rifle shall be properly secured consistent with department training
in a locking weapons rack in the patrol vehicle.
312.3.3 SWAT TEAM WEAPONS
Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team are authorized to carry the following:
(a) Glock Gen 5 G17 9mm handgun,
(b) Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun,
(c) AR-15 5.56mm, semi-automatic rifle,
(d) FN 303 Launcher,
(e) 40mm Launcher, and
(f) Other specialized weapons as authorized by the Critical Incident Response Team Commander or Team Leader.

Additionally, members of the SWAT Sniper Team are authorized to carry a.308 caliber rifle.

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The carrying of firearms by members while off-duty is permitted by the Chief of Police but may be rescinded should circumstances dictate (e.g., administrative leave). Members who choose to carry a firearm while off-duty, based on their authority as peace officers, will be required to meet the following guidelines:
(a) The weapon shall be of good quality and
workmanship
(e.g. Colt, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Sig Sauer, etc.) . In addition to the calibers authorized for on-duty use, .38/.357 revolvers are also authorized for off- duty carry.
(b) The purchase of the weapon shall be the responsibility of the officer. (c) The weapon shall be carried out of sight at all times, in a holster approved by the Rangemaster or designated Firearms Instructor, and in such a manner as to prevent accidental cocking, discharge, or loss of physical control.The weapon shall be carried at all times in a manner which ensures positive control of the firearm. (d) It will be the responsibility of the officer to submit the weapon to the Rangemaster or designated Firearms Instructor for inspection prior to being carried off-duty.The Rangemaster or designated Firearms Instructor shall assure that the officer is proficient in handling and firing that weapon and it will be carried in a safe manner.The weapon shall be subject to inspection whenever deemed necessary.The officer will successfully qualify with the weapon prior to it being carried and thereafter once annually.The range qualification dates will be specified by the Rangemaster. (e) A complete description of the weapon(s) shall be contained on the qualification record approved by the Rangemaster.
(f) Only department approved ammunition is authorized for use in off-duty carry, in either 9mm, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, or .38/.357.
(g) If any member desires to own more than one weapon utilized while off-duty, he/she may do so, as long as the officer meets all the requirements set forth in this policy for each weapon used.
(h) When armed, whether on or off-duty, officers shall carry their department identification and/or badge when practical.
312.3.5 AMMUNITION
Members shall carry only department-authorized ammunition. Members shall be issued fresh duty ammunition in the specified quantity for all department-issued firearms during the member's firearms qualification. Replacements for unserviceable or depleted ammunition issued by the Department shall be dispensed by the Rangemaster or designated Firearms Instructor when needed, in accordance with established policy.

The Alameda Police Department will issue appropriate commercially manufactured ammunition for duty use: handgun, rifle, and less lethal shotgun ammunition. Officer may only carry and deploy ammunition issued for duty use. The Rangemaster will periodically review the brands and types to ensure all types of issued ammunition are current and meet industry standards.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Firearms - 4 The SWAT Team Commander will issue appropriate commercially manufactured ammunition for SWAT duty use: 12-gauge shotgun breaching rounds, 40mm launcher munitions,.308 caliber field ammunition, 5.56mm/.223 caliber special purpose ammunition, and 12-gauge shotgun gas or less lethal munitions.

The following is the approved list of ammunition for each type of weapon in the department's inventory:
- Handgun: 9mm
- AR-15 Rifle: 5.56mm/.223 caliber
- Sniper Rifle:.308 caliber
- Shotgun: Ballistic fiber bag
- FN 303 Launcher: FM 303 munition
- 40mm Launcher: 40mm direct impact marking round
312.4 EQUIPMENT
Firearms carried on or off-duty shall be maintained in a clean, serviceable condition. Repair of department issued firearms will be the responsibility of the Rangemaster.. Maintenance and repair of authorized personally owned firearms is the responsibility of the individual member. 312.4.1 REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS
Each member shall be responsible for promptly reporting any damage or malfunction of their firearm to a supervisor or the Rangemaster.

Firearms that are approved for department use may be repaired or modified only by a person who is department-approved and certified as an armorer or gunsmith in the repair of the specific firearm. Such modification or repair must be authorized in advance by the Rangemaster.

Any repairs or modifications to the member's personally owned firearm shall be done at his/her expense and must be approved by the Rangemaster.
312.4.2 HOLSTERS
Only department-approved holsters shall be used and worn by members. Members shall periodically inspect their holsters to make sure they are serviceable and provide the proper security and retention of the handgun.
312.4.3 TACTICAL LIGHTS
Uniformed personnel shall only use department issued tactical lights. Tactical lights may only be installed on a firearm carried by non-uniformed personnel or off-duty after they have been examined and approved by the Rangemaster. Once the approved tactical lights have been properly installed on any firearm, the member shall qualify with the firearm to ensure proper functionality and sighting of the firearm prior to carrying it.

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Optics may only be installed on a firearm carried on or off-duty after they have been examined and approved by the Rangemaster. Any approved sight shall only be installed in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications. Once approved sights have been properly installed on any firearm, the member shall qualify with the firearm to ensure proper functionality and sighting of the firearm prior to carrying it.

Except in an approved training situation, a member may only sight in on a target when the member would otherwise be justified in pointing a firearm at the target. 312.5 SAFE HANDLING, INSPECTION AND STORAGE
Members shall maintain the highest level of safety when handling firearms and shall consider the following:
(a) Members shall not unnecessarily display or handle any firearm. (b) Members shall be governed by all rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the range and shall obey all orders issued by the Rangemaster. Members shall not dry fire or practice quick draws except as instructed by the Rangemaster or other firearms training staff.
(c) Members shall not clean, repair, load or unload a firearm anywhere in the Alameda Police Department, except where clearing barrels are present. (d) Shotguns or rifles removed from vehicles or the equipment storage room shall be loaded and unloaded in the parking lot and outside of the vehicle, using clearing barrels.
(e) Members shall not place or store any firearm or other weapon on department premises except where the place of storage is locked. No one shall carry firearms into the jail section or any part thereof when securing or processing an arrestee, but shall place all firearms in a secured location. Members providing access to the jail section to persons from outside agencies are responsible for ensuring firearms are not brought into the jail section.
(f) Members shall not use any automatic firearm, heavy caliber rifle, gas or other type of chemical weapon or firearm from the armory, except with approval of a supervisor. (g) Any firearm authorized by the Alameda Police Department to be carried on- or off-duty that is determined by a member to be malfunctioning or in need of service or repair shall not be carried. It shall be promptly presented to the Alameda Police Department or a Rangemaster approved by the Alameda Police Department for inspection and repair. Any firearm deemed in need of repair or service by the Rangemaster will be immediately removed from service. If the firearm is the member’s primary duty firearm, a replacement firearm will be issued to the member until the duty firearm is serviceable. 312.5.1 INSPECTION AND STORAGE
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Department issued and personally owned firearms may be safely stored in lockers at the end of the shift. Alameda Police Department-owned firearms shall be stored in the appropriate equipment storage room. Handguns may remain loaded if they are secured in an appropriate holster.

Shotguns and rifles shall be unloaded in a safe manner outside the building and then stored in the appropriate equipment storage room.
312.5.2 STORAGE AT HOME
Members shall ensure that all firearms and ammunition are locked and secured while in their homes, vehicles or any other area under their control, and in a manner that will keep them inaccessible to children and others who should not have access. Members shall not permit department-issued firearms to be handled by anyone not authorized by the department to do so.

Members should be aware that negligent storage of a firearm could result in civil and criminal liability (Penal Code § 25100).
312.5.3 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Firearms shall not be carried by any member, either on- or off-duty, who has consumed an amount of an alcoholic beverage, taken any drugs or medication, or has taken any combination thereof that would tend to adversely affect the member’s senses or judgment. 312.5.4 STORAGE IN VEHICLES
When leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, members shall ensure that it is locked in the trunk, or in a locked container that is placed out of view, or in a locked container that is permanently affixed to the vehicle's interior and not in plain view, or in a locked toolbox or utility box permanently affixed to the vehicle (Penal Code § 25140; Penal Code § 25452).

If the vehicle does not have a trunk or a locked container, then the firearm should be locked within the center utility console that can be locked with a padlock, keylock, combination lock, or other similar locking device (Penal Code § 25140).

Officers are exempt from these requirements during circumstances requiring immediate aid or action in the course of official duties (Penal Code § 25140). 312.6 FIREARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
All sworn personnel are required to qualify quarterly with their duty weapon and annually with their off-duty weapon(s) on an approved range course.

The Rangemaster shall keep accurate
records of quarterly qualifications, repairs, maintenance, training or as directed by the Inspectional Services and Training Sergeant.

In addition to regular qualification schedules, the Rangemaster or designated Firearms Instructor shall be responsible for providing all sworn personnel with annual practical training designed to simulate field situations.

At least annually, all personnel carrying a
firearm will receive training on the department Use of Force policy and Body Worn Camera (BWC) activation practice and should demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

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If any member fails to meet minimum standards for firearms training or qualification for any reason, including injury, illness, duty status or scheduling conflict, that member shall submit a memorandum to his/her immediate supervisor prior to the end of the required training or qualification period.

Those who fail to meet minimum standards or qualify on their first shooting attempt shall be provided remedial training and will be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Additional range assignments may be scheduled to assist the member in demonstrating consistent firearm proficiency.
(b) Members shall be given credit for a range training or qualification when obtaining a qualifying score or meeting standards after remedial training. (c) No range credit will be given for the following:

1. Unauthorized range make-up

2. Failure to meet minimum standards or qualify after remedial training Members who repeatedly fail to meet minimum standards will be removed from field assignment and may be subject to disciplinary action.
312.7 FIREARM DISCHARGE
Except during training or recreational use, any member who discharges a firearm intentionally or unintentionally, on- or off-duty, shall make a verbal report to his/her supervisor as soon as circumstances permit. If the discharge results in injury or death to another person, additional statements and reports shall be made in accordance with the Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths Policy. If a firearm was discharged as a use of force, the involved member shall adhere to the additional reporting requirements set forth in the Use of Force Policy.

In all other cases, documentation of the incident
reports shall be made as follows:
(a) If on-duty at the time of the incident and no property damage occurred, the member shall provide basic information to his/her supervisor. The supervisor shall document the incident in the Risk Management Reporting Portal with a Blue Team entry prior to the end of shift, unless otherwise directed.
(b) If on-duty at the time of the incident and property damage occurred, the member shall provide basic information to his/her supervisor. The supervisor shall document the incident in the Risk Management Reporting Portal with a Blue Team entry prior to the end of their shift, unless otherwise directed. A miscellaneous report will be completed by an un-involved officer to document the property damage. (c) If off-duty and within the city of Alameda at the time of the incident, the member shall provide basic information to responding officers and a miscellaneous report shall be completed. A supervisor shall document the incident in the Risk Management Reporting Portal with a Blue Team entry prior to the end of their shift, unless otherwise directed.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Firearms - 8 (d) If off-duty and outside the city limits of Alameda at the time of the incident, the member shall cooperate with the investigating agency. The member shall provide basic information to his/her supervisor as soon as circumstances permit. The supervisor shall document the incident in the Risk Management Reporting Portal with a Blue
Team entry prior to the end of their shift, unless otherwise directed. 312.7.1 DESTRUCTION OF ANIMALS
Members are authorized to use firearms to stop an animal in circumstances where the animal reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to human safety and alternative methods are not reasonably available or would likely be ineffective.

In circumstances where there is sufficient advance notice that a potentially dangerous animal may be encountered, department members should develop reasonable contingency plans for dealing with the animal (e.g., fire extinguisher, conducted energy device, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, animal control officer). Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any member from shooting a dangerous animal if circumstances reasonably dictate that a contingency plan has failed, becomes impractical, or if the animal reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to human safety. 312.7.2 INJURED ANIMALS
With the approval of a supervisor, a member may euthanize an animal that is so badly injured that human compassion requires its removal from further suffering and where other dispositions are impractical.

Stray or abandoned injured animals that may be moved or taken to an available veterinarian should not be euthanized. With supervisor approval, abandoned injured animals (with the exception of dogs and cats) may only be euthanized after a reasonable search to locate the owner has been made. Injured dogs and cats found without their owners shall be taken to an appropriate veterinarian for determination of whether they should be treated or humanely destroyed (Penal Code § 597.1).
312.7.3 WARNING AND OTHER SHOTS
Generally, shots fired for the purpose of summoning aid are discouraged and may not be discharged unless the member reasonably believes that they appear necessary, effective, and reasonably safe.

Warning shots shall not be used.
312.8 RANGEMASTER DUTIES
The range will be under the exclusive control of the Rangemaster. All members attending will follow the directions of the Rangemaster. The Rangemaster will maintain a roster of all members attending the range and will submit the roster to the Training Sergeant after each range date.

Failure of any member to sign in and out with the Rangemaster may result in non-qualification.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Firearms - 9 by the Rangemaster and the Personnel and Training Sergeant. All duty ammunition and practice ammunition that is lead based must be stored in a locked and secured location within the Police Administration Building (PAB). This designated location within the PAB will be determined by the Services Bureau Captain, the Rangemaster, and the Personnel and Training Sergeant.

The Rangemaster has the responsibility of making periodic inspection, at least once a year, of all duty firearms carried by members of this department to verify proper operation. The Rangemaster has the authority to deem any personally owned firearm unfit for service. The member will be responsible for all repairs to his/her personally owned firearm and it will not be returned to service until inspected by the Rangemaster.

The Rangemaster has the responsibility for ensuring each member meets the minimum requirements during training shoots and, on at least a yearly basis, can demonstrate proficiency in the care, cleaning and safety of all firearms the member is authorized to carry.

The Rangemaster shall complete and submit to the Training Sergeant documentation of the training courses provided. Documentation shall include the qualifications of each instructor who provides the training, a description of the training provided and, on a form that has been approved by the Department, a list of each member who completes the training. The Rangemaster should keep accurate records of all training shoots, qualifications, repairs, maintenance or other records as directed by the Training Sergeant.
312.8.1 ASSISTANT RANGEMASTER
The Assistant Rangemaster will fall under direct supervision of the Rangemaster and will assist the Rangemaster with his/her primary responsibilities.

In the absence of the Rangemaster, the Assistant Rangemaster will become the designated Rangemaster.
312.8.2 FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Firearms Instructors will fall under the direct supervision of the Rangemaster. They are responsible for conducting quarterly qualifications, preparing training outlines, performing weapon maintenance, maintaining department owned weaponry, conducting ammunition/weaponry inventories, conducting range maintenance, conducting weapon inspections, and any other assignment/responsibility delegated by the Rangemaster or Assistant Rangemaster.

Firearm Instructors will report directly to the Rangemaster or the Assistant Rangemaster in his/ her absence.
312.9 FLYING WHILE ARMED
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has imposed rules governing law enforcement officers flying armed on commercial aircraft. The following requirements apply to Officers who intend to be armed while flying on a commercial air carrier or flights where screening is conducted (49 CFR 1544.219):

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Firearms - 10 (a) Officers wishing to fly while armed must be flying in an official capacity, not for vacation or pleasure, and must have a need to have the firearm accessible, as determined by the department based on the law and published TSA rules. (b) Officers must carry their Alameda Police Department identification card, bearing the officer's name, a full-face photograph, identification number, the officer's signature and the signature of the Chief of Police or the official seal of the department and must present this identification to airline officials when requested. The officer should also carry the standard photo identification needed for passenger screening by airline and TSA officials (e.g., driver license, passport).
(c) The Alameda Police Department must submit a National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) message prior to the officer's travel. If approved, TSA will send the Alameda Police Department an NLETS message containing a unique alphanumeric identifier. The officer must present the message on the day of travel to airport personnel as authorization to travel while armed. (d) An official letter signed by the Chief of Police authorizing armed travel may also accompany the officer. The letter should outline the officer's need to fly armed, detail his/her itinerary, and include that the officer has completed the mandatory TSA training for a law enforcement officer flying while armed. (e) Officers must have completed the mandated TSA security training covering officers flying while armed. The training shall be given by the department-appointed instructor.
(f) It is the officer's responsibility to notify the air carrier in advance of the intended armed travel. This notification should be accomplished by early check-in at the carrier's check-in counter.
(g) Any officer flying while armed should discreetly contact the flight crew prior to take-off and notify them of his/her assigned seat.
(h) Discretion must be used to avoid alarming passengers or crew by displaying a firearm. The officer must keep the firearm concealed on his/her person at all times.

Firearms are not permitted in carry-on luggage and may not be stored in an overhead compartment.
(i) Officers should try to resolve any problems associated with flying armed through the flight captain, ground security manager, TSA representative or other management representative of the air carrier.
(j) Officers shall not consume alcoholic beverages while aboard an aircraft, or within eight hours prior to boarding an aircraft.
312.10 CARRYING FIREARMS OUT OF STATE
Qualified, active, full-time officers of this department are authorized to carry a concealed firearm in all other states subject to the following conditions (18 USC § 926B):
(a) The officer shall carry his/her Alameda Police Department identification card whenever carrying such firearm.
(b) The officer is not the subject of any current disciplinary action.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Firearms - 11 (c) The officer may not be under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating or hallucinatory drug.
(d) The officer will remain subject to this and all other department policies (including qualifying and training).

Officers are cautioned that individual states may enact local regulations that permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property, or that prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any state or local government property, installation, building, base or park. Federal authority may not shield an officer from arrest and prosecution in such locally restricted areas.

Active law enforcement officers from other states are subject to all requirements set forth in 18 USC § 926B.
312.11 FIREARM SECURITY IN VEHICLES
Members are responsible for knowing the location of firearm(s) under their care and control; and ensuring those firearm(s) are secure at all times, whether on or off duty.

When members are in public and in possession of a firearm, they should maintain the firearm secured on their person at all times.

However, should it become necessary to secure a firearm inside an unatteneded vehicle (excludes shotguns/patrol rifles already secured), a member shall adhere to the following guidelines:
* Members shall not secure firearms in the glove box or other similar storage compartment within any vehicle.
* If a member is faced with a situation that requires a firearm be stored in an unattended vehicle for a short period of time, the firearm shall be secured inside the locked trunk of the vehicle. The firearm is to be placed in the trunk out of public view. * If the vehicle design does not include a trunk (truck, SUV, etc.), the firearm shall be secured in a locked metal container affixed to the vehicle in a location within the passenger compartment not visible from the exterior of the vehicle. The firearm is to be placed in the locked metal container out of public view.

If a member is unable to secure a firearm in a vehicle as described above, the member shall not leave a firearm in an unattended vehicle.

Under no circumstances shall any firearm be left unattended in a vehicle overnight.

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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 (Vehicle Code § 17004.7). 314.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 41.2.2, 41.2.3 314.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Blocking
- A preventive maneuver where emergency vehicles are strategically positioned to prevent a suspect from moving their vehicle, usually before a pursuit starts or at low speeds.

Boxing-in
- A low-speed tactic designed to stop a fleeing vehicle by surrounding it with emergency vehicles and then slowing all vehicles to a stop.

Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT)
- A low-speed tactic designed to apply lateral pressure to the rear quarter panel of a fleeing vehicle, causing it to spin out, stall, and come to a stop (also known as a Precision Immobilization Technique).

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

Roadblock
- A tactic designed to stop a fleeing vehicle by intentionally placing an emergency vehicle or other immovable object in the path of the fleeing vehicle.

Tire deflation device - A device designed to be placed on the roadway and puncture the tires of a fleeing vehicle, sometimes referred to as spike strips.

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 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to balance the need to apprehend a fleeing suspect with the risks associated with vehicle pursuits.
314.3 INITIATING 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:
- The suspect was involved in a felony, or
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 2 - The suspect was involved in a crime and an officer can reasonably articulate, based on factual information, that the suspect is armed with a firearm as an instrument that was used in the commission of the crime.

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

After a pursuit is initiated, continuation of the pursuit requires positive affirmation from an on-duty supervisor, without delay.

Officers who have received appropriate training are authorized to initiate a vehicle pursuit when the need to apprehend a fleeing suspect clearly outweighs the risks a vehicle pursuit poses for officers and the public.

When balancing the risk of a pursuit with the need to apprehend the suspect, officers shall consider:
(a) The seriousness of the known or reasonably suspected crime committed by the suspect and the threat to the safety of the public if the suspect remains at large. (b) Whether the identity of the suspect is known with enough certainty to enable apprehension at a later time.
(c) The speed of the vehicles relative to the conditions of the area, such as the population density, amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic (e.g., school zones), time of day, road conditions, environmental conditions (e.g., hills, curves, mountains), and weather conditions.
(d) The pursuing officer's driving capabilities, familiarity with the area, and quality of radio communications with the dispatcher/supervisor.
(e) The nature of the pursuing unit (e.g., marked vs. unmarked) and its speed and performance capabilities in relation to the fleeing vehicle (e.g., performance motorcycle).
(f) Whether there are other persons in or on the fleeing vehicle and their relationship to the situation (e.g., passengers, co-offenders, hostages). (g) Whether the pursuing unit is carrying passengers other than on-duty police officers.

Pursuits should not be undertaken with an arrestee in the pursuit vehicle unless exigent circumstances exist.
(h) The availability of other resources such as air support or vehicle locator/deactivation technology.
314.4 PURSUIT UNITS
Vehicle pursuits should be limited to two police department emergency vehicles. However, an officer or supervisor may request that additional units 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 number of suspects. If a supervisor joins the pursuit, the watch commander will take over supervising the pursuit.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 3 314.4.1 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Vehicle pursuits shall only be conducted using authorized police department vehicles that are equipped with emergency lighting and sirens as required by Vehicle Code § 21055. Each pursuit unit's emergency lights and sirens should remain activated throughout the unit's participation in the pursuit.

Officers operating vehicles not equipped with emergency lights and siren are prohibited from pursuing a fleeing vehicle or joining a pursuit. Officers in such vehicles may provide support to pursuing units when needed, but should operate the vehicle in compliance with all traffic laws and should discontinue such support immediately upon arrival of a sufficient number of authorized emergency vehicles or any air support.
314.4.2 MOTORCYCLES AND UNMARKED UNITS
When involved in a pursuit, police department motorcycles and unmarked vehicles should be replaced by marked four-wheel emergency vehicles as soon as practicable. 314.4.3 PRIMARY UNIT
The initial pursuing officer should be designated as the primary unit and will be responsible for the conduct of the pursuit unless that unit 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 suspect without unreasonable danger to themself or others.

As soon as practicable, the primary unit should notify the Communications Center of the pursuit, request priority radio traffic, and provide appropriate information including:
(a) The location, direction of travel, and estimated speed of the pursuit. (b) The description of the fleeing vehicle, including the license plate number, if known. (c) The reason for the pursuit.
(d) A description of the fleeing vehicle's evasive driving behavior (e.g., rapid lane changes, no headlights, driving on the wrong side of the road).
(e) Known or suspected weapons, threat of force, violence, injuries, hostages, or other unusual hazards.
(f) The suspected number of occupants and their identities or descriptions. (g) The weather, road, and traffic conditions.
(h) The need for any additional resources or equipment. (i) The identities of other law enforcement agencies involved in the pursuit.

The primary unit is responsible for broadcasting the progress of the pursuit until a secondary or air unit joins the pursuit. Once an additional unit joins the pursuit, the primary unit should relinquish the responsibility of broadcasting the progress to the secondary or air unit unless circumstances reasonably indicate otherwise.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 4 314.4.4 SECONDARY UNIT
The second officer in the pursuit should be designated as the secondary unit and is responsible for:
(a) Notifying the Communications Center of their entry into the pursuit. (b) Broadcasting the progress of the pursuit, updating known or critical information, and providing changes in the pursuit, unless the situation indicates otherwise. (c) Identifying the need for and requesting additional resources or equipment as appropriate.
(d) Serving as backup to the primary unit once the fleeing vehicle has been stopped. 314.4.5 AIR UNITS
When available, air unit assistance should be requested. The air unit should assume responsibility of broadcasting the pursuit once they have established visual content with the fleeing vehicle.

Ground units should maintain operational control and consider whether the continued close proximity and/or involvement in the pursuit is warranted.

The air unit should coordinate the activities of resources on the ground, report progress of the pursuit, and provide pursuing units with details of upcoming traffic congestion, road hazards, or other information pertinent to evaluating whether to continue the pursuit. If ground units are not within visual contact of the fleeing vehicle and the air unit determines that it is unsafe to continue the pursuit, the air unit should recommend termination. 314.5 PURSUIT DRIVING
The decision to use specific driving tactics requires consideration of the same factors as initiating a pursuit. In addition, officers involved in the pursuit should adhere to the following:
(a) Pursuing units should space themselves far enough from other involved vehicles to be able to see and avoid hazards and react safely to maneuvers by the fleeing vehicle. (b) Pursuing units should exercise caution and slow down as necessary when proceeding through intersections.
(c) Pursuing units should not follow a fleeing vehicle driving against traffic (wrong way) and should instead:

1. Request assistance from available air support.

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

3. Request other units to observe exits available to the fleeing vehicle. (d) Pursuing units should request that the Communications Center notify the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and/or another law enforcement agency if it appears that the pursuit may enter its jurisdiction.
(e) Pursuing units should not attempt to pass other pursuit units unless the situation indicates otherwise or they are requested to do so. Passing another pursuit unit should only be attempted with a clear understanding of the maneuver.

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The speed of a vehicle 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.
314.5.2 OFFICERS NOT INVOLVED IN THE PURSUIT
Officers not directly involved in the pursuit should stay alert to its progress and location and may proceed safely to intersections ahead of the pursuit to warn cross traffic. When clearing intersections along the pursuit path, officers are authorized to use emergency equipment and should attempt to place their vehicles in locations that provide some safety or an escape route in the event of an unintended collision or a suspect intentionally trying to ram the police department vehicle.

Other than clearing intersections along the pursuit path, uninvolved officers should avoid operating under emergency conditions (emergency lights and siren) and should remain in their assigned areas unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.

When needed, non-pursuing officers and officers who have dropped out of the pursuit should respond to the pursuit termination point in a non-emergency manner, observing the rules of the road. Officers should not parallel the pursuit route.
314.6 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The field supervisor of the officer initiating the pursuit, or if unavailable, the nearest field supervisor, will be responsible for:
(a) Immediately notifying the involved units and the dispatcher of supervisory presence and ascertaining all reasonably available information in order to continuously assess the situation and risk factors associated with the pursuit. (b) Exercising management and control of the pursuit and, when appropriate, engaging in the pursuit to provide on-scene supervision.
(c) Confirming that no more pursuing units than required are involved in the pursuit. (d) Directing that the pursuit be terminated if, in the supervisor's judgment, continuing the pursuit is not justified under the guidelines of this policy. (e) Assessing the emotional state of the officers involved and directing an officer to disengage from the pursuit if it appears they are unable to control their emotions.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 6 (f) Requesting additional assistance from air support, canines, or other resources, if available and appropriate.
(g) Verifying that the proper radio channel is being used. (h) Confirming the Watch Commander has been notified of the pursuit. (i) Overseeing the notification and/or coordination of outside agencies if the pursuit leaves or is likely to leave the jurisdiction of this department. (j) Continuing the management and control of Alameda Police Department units when a pursuit enters another jurisdiction.
(k) Preparing documentation of the pursuit and conducting a post-pursuit review, as required.
314.6.1 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. 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. The Watch Commander shall prepare relevant reports, as appropriate. 314.7 THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Radio communications during a pursuit should 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. 314.7.1 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) Notifying the Watch Commander as soon as practicable. (g) Assigning an incident number and logging all pursuit activities. 314.8 INTERJURISDICTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Unless entry into another jurisdiction is expected to be brief, the primary unit or supervisor should 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.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 7 314.8.1 ASSUMPTION OF PURSUIT BY ANOTHER AGENCY
When a pursuit enters another agency's jurisdiction, the primary unit or the supervisor should determine whether to request the other agency assume the pursuit, taking into consideration the distance traveled, familiarity with the area, and other pertinent facts.

Once another agency has agreed to assume the pursuit, pursuing units should relinquish control and discontinue participation 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, with supervisory approval, proceed to the termination point in order to provide information and assistance for the arrest of the suspect and reporting of the incident.

The supervisor should coordinate such assistance with the assuming agency and obtain any information that is necessary for department reports.
314.8.2 PURSUITS EXTENDING INTO THIS JURISDICTION
Officers from this department should not join a pursuit being conducted by another agency unless specifically requested to do so by that 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, the 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 the Alameda Police Department, the Watch Commander or supervisor should review the request as soon as practicable, taking into consideration:
(a) Whether the need to apprehend the fleeing suspect outweighs the risks of the pursuit to officers and the public.
(b) Whether there is adequate staffing to continue the pursuit. (c) The available units' capabilities to maintain the pursuit. (d) The number of available units and other resources of the pursuing agency.

Assistance to a pursuing agency by officers of this department should terminate at the City limits, provided that the pursuing agency has sufficient assistance from other sources. Ongoing participation from this department should 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 the pursuing agency such as scene control, inter-agency coordination, completion of supplemental reports, and any other reasonable assistance requested or needed.
314.9 PURSUIT INTERVENTION
Pursuit interventions should only be used when it reasonably appears that using the intervention will contain or prevent the pursuit, and the need to immediately stop the fleeing vehicle outweighs the risks of injury or death to officers and others.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 8 Pursuit interventions may be construed as a use of force, including deadly force, and are subject to the policies guiding such use. Officers should consider the guidelines for the use of force when deciding how, when, where, and if a pursuit intervention should be employed. Refer to the Use of Force Policy for additional guidance.

Whenever practicable, an officer should seek approval from a supervisor before employing any pursuit intervention to stop a fleeing vehicle. Officers should not attempt a pursuit intervention unless they have received the appropriate training for the intervention being used. 314.9.1 TIRE DEFLATION DEVICE
Before deploying a tire deflation device, officers should consider factors such as:
(a) Speed of the fleeing vehicle - Traveling at high speeds increases the risk the suspect will lose control of the vehicle after driving over or swerving to avoid a tire deflation device.
(b) Weather and visibility - Tire deflation devices should only be deployed when the location, weather, and other conditions allow the deploying officer to clearly see the fleeing vehicle, pursuit units, and other approaching traffic. (c) Cover - Deployment should occur in a location that provides the deploying officer adequate cover and escape from intentional or unintentional exposure to the approaching vehicles.
(d) Road conditions - Soft or loose material such as dirt or gravel may prevent a tire deflation device from puncturing the vehicle's tire. Deploying the device on loose pavement or icy or wet roads increases the risk of the suspect losing control of the vehicle.
(e) Characteristics of the deployment area - A tire deflation device should not be deployed in areas that are heavily populated with pedestrians, at times of heavy traffic, or at a location where there is a heightened chance of striking a fixed object. (f) Characteristics of the fleeing vehicle - Except in extraordinary circumstances, a tire deflation device should not be used when the fleeing vehicle is a motorcycle or other vehicle with fewer than four wheels, an ATV, a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, or a school bus transporting children.

Because of the risks to deploying officers, the intent to deploy a tire deflation device and its location should be clearly communicated to the dispatcher and all involved units. 314.9.2 PIT
A PIT should only be attempted in a vehicle with a reinforced bumper, only by an officer that has received PIT training, and only after receiving supervisory approval.

Before conducting a PIT, officers should consider factors such as:
(a) Speed of the fleeing vehicle - Conducting a PIT while traveling at high speeds increases the risk of the suspect or officer losing control of their vehicle. A PIT should not be conducted at speeds greater than the speed at which the officer has received training.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 9 (b) Road conditions - Because the intention of a PIT is to cause the fleeing vehicle to spin out by reducing the friction between the tires and the roadway, the material of the roadway (e.g., pavement, gravel, dirt) should be considered and a PIT should not be attempted when road conditions are wet or icy.
(c) Characteristics of the deployment area - A PIT should not be attempted in areas that are heavily populated with pedestrians, at times of heavy traffic, or at a location where there is a heightened chance of striking a fixed object. (d) Characteristics of the fleeing vehicle - A PIT should not be used when the pursued vehicle is a motorcycle or other vehicle with fewer than four wheels, an ATV, a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, or a school bus transporting children. The increased risk of rolling over should be evaluated on vehicles with a high center of gravity. (e) Number of pursuit units - A PIT should not be used unless there is a sufficient number of pursuit units available to prevent further movement of the fleeing vehicle after spinning out.
314.9.3 BOXING-IN OR BLOCKING
Boxing-in or blocking should only be used when the suspect's vehicle is stopped or traveling at a low speed, only by an officer that has received training in boxing-in or blocking, and only after receiving supervisory approval.

Boxing-in requires the participation of multiple units and therefore must be carefully coordinated with all involved.
314.9.4 RAMMING AND ROADBLOCKS
Ramming and roadblocks shall only be used when deadly force is warranted and all other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted or reasonably appear ineffective. 314.9.5 FIREARMS
Specific guidance on the use of a firearm during a vehicle pursuit is addressed in the Use of Force Policy.
314.10 TERMINATING A PURSUIT
The factors considered when initiating a pursuit should be continually reevaluated by pursuing units during the pursuit, as the circumstances and conditions change, and as new information becomes available. If at any time the risk of continuing the pursuit outweighs the need to immediately apprehend the suspect, the pursuit should be terminated.

In addition, a pursuit should be terminated when:
(a) A supervisor directs the pursuit to be terminated.
(b) The location of the fleeing vehicle is no longer known. (c) The distance between the pursuing units and the fleeing vehicle is so great that further pursuit would be futile or would continue for an unreasonable time and/or distance.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Vehicle Pursuits - 10 (d) The pursuing unit sustains damage or a mechanical failure that makes it unsafe to drive or renders the emergency lighting and sirens partially or completely inoperable and there are no additional units readily available to take over the pursuit.

When a pursuit terminates for any reason, all pursuit units should verbally acknowledge termination, turn off emergency lights and sirens, reduce their speed, and obey all traffic laws.

The primary unit should communicate the location of pursuit termination to the dispatcher. 314.10.1 LOSS OF PURSUED VEHICLE
When a pursuit is terminated because the location of the fleeing vehicle is no longer known, the primary unit should broadcast pertinent information for other units to assist in locating the suspect. The primary unit or supervisor will be responsible for coordinating any further search for the pursued vehicle.
314.10.2 APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTS
Officers should exercise proper self-discipline and sound professional judgment at the conclusion of a pursuit and while apprehending the suspect.

Unless otherwise directed by a supervisor, an officer other than the primary unit should coordinate efforts to apprehend the suspect following the pursuit.

Any use of force necessary to apprehend the suspect shall be consistent with the Use of Force Policy.
314.11 DEBRIEFING
Participating officers should return to the Alameda Police Department as soon as practical following a pursuit to debrief with a supervisor.
314.12 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate reports should be completed as required by applicable laws, policies, and procedures. (a) Pursuing officers should complete appropriate crime/arrest and pursuit reports. (b) The involved supervisor, or if unavailable, the on-duty field supervisor, shall obtain available information and promptly complete appropriate written notification to the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. The notification should briefly summarize the pursuit and include, at a minimum:

1. Date and time of the pursuit.

2. Reason and circumstances surrounding the pursuit (e.g., seriousness of the crime, road and traffic conditions, speed and driving behavior of the fleeing vehicle) that warranted initiation and continuation of the pursuit.

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

4. Involved vehicles and officers.

5. Alleged offenses.

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

7. Arrestee information, if applicable.

8. Any injuries and/or medical treatment.

9. Any property or equipment damage.

10. Name of supervisor at the scene or who handled the incident.

After receiving copies of the written notification, reports, and other pertinent information, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall conduct or assign a post-pursuit review, as appropriate.

The Chief of Police should direct an annual documented review and analysis of department vehicle pursuits to minimally include policy suitability, policy compliance, and training or equipment needs.

The review should not contain the names of officers, suspects, or case numbers. 314.12.1 STATE-SPECIFIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. 314.13 PURSUIT TRAINING
The Training Sergeant should ensure that members of this department receive initial and annual training on this policy and vehicle pursuits relevant to their role (e.g., officers, supervisors, air units, dispatchers).

Officer training should address decision-making involved in initiating, continuing, and terminating a pursuit by balancing the need to apprehend the suspect with the risk of a pursuit. Subject to available resources, training on pursuit driving and the deployment of pursuit intervention tactics should include scenario-based training and behind-the-wheel practice, in addition to classroom instruction.
314.13.1 STATE-SPECIFIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The Training Sergeant shall make available to all officers initial and supplementary 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.
(b) The importance of vehicle safety and protecting the public. (c) The need to balance the known offense and the need for immediate capture against the risks to officers and others.
314.14 POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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314.15 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.

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Officer Response to Calls - 1 Officer Response to Calls
316.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides for the safe and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations whether dispatched or self-initiated.
316.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 41.2.1, 41.2.4 316.1.2 DEFINITIONS
• Non-emergency calls: A call is considered a non-emergency call when there is no immediate or potential threat to life or property.
• Emergency calls: A call is considered an emergency when there is an immediate or potential threat to life or serious property damage, and the timely arrival of public safety assistance is of the utmost importance.
316.2 RESPONSE TO CALLS
Officers responding "Code-3" shall consider the incident an emergency response and proceed immediately. Officers responding Code-3 shall continuously operate emergency lighting equipment, including at minimum a steady forward facing red light, and shall sound the siren as reasonably necessary pursuant to Vehicle Code
§ 21055.

Responding with emergency light(s) and siren does not relieve the officer of the duty to continue to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. The use of any other warning equipment without a red light and siren does not provide any exemption from the Vehicle Code. 316.3 REQUESTING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Requests for emergency assistance should be limited to those situations where the involved personnel reasonably believe that there is an immediate threat to the safety of officers, or assistance is needed to prevent imminent serious harm to a citizen. In any event, where a situation has stabilized and emergency response is not required, the requesting officer shall immediately notify the Communications Center.

If circumstances permit, the requesting officer should give the following information:
• The unit number
• The location
• The reason for the request and type of emergency
• The number of units required
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Officer Response to Calls - 2 316.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONDING OFFICER(S)
Officers shall exercise sound judgment and care with due regard for life and property when responding to an emergency call. Officers shall reduce speed at all street intersections to such a degree that they shall have complete control of the vehicle.

The decision to continue a Code-3 response is at the discretion of the officer. If, in the officer's judgment, the roadway conditions or traffic congestion does not permit such a response without unreasonable risk, the officer may elect to respond to the call without the use of red lights and siren at the legal speed limit. An officer shall also discontinue the Code-3 response when directed by a supervisor.

When making the decision to initiate a Code-3 response, the responding officer should consider the following:
• The type of call
• The necessity of a timely response
• Traffic and roadway conditions
• The location of other responding units
Unless impractical or unsafe due to other emergency radio traffic, (e.g. 940b), officers responding Code 3 shall immediately advise dispatch of that fact and provide the location from where they are responding.
316.5 COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Dispatchers shall provide officers with sufficient information relative to the severity of the call so responding officers may make the best decision regarding mode of response. When an officer requests emergency assistance or available information reasonably indicates that the public is threatened with serious injury or death and immediate police response is needed, the dispatcher shall:
(a) Attempt to assign the closest available unit to the location requiring assistance (b) Notify the Watch Commander as soon as practicable
(c) Confirm the location from which the unit is responding (d) Notify and coordinate allied emergency services (e.g., fire and ambulance) (e) Continue to obtain and broadcast information as necessary concerning the response and monitor the situation until it is stabilized or terminated (f) Control all radio communications during the emergency and coordinate assistance under the direction of the Watch Commander or field supervisor 316.6 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon being notified that a Code-3 response has been initiated, the Watch Commander or the field supervisor shall verify the following:

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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Officer Response to Calls - 3 (a) The proper response has been initiated
(b) No more than those units reasonably necessary under the circumstances are involved in the response
(c) Affected outside jurisdictions are being notified as practical The field supervisor shall monitor the response until it has been stabilized or terminated and assert control by directing units into or out of the response if necessary. If, in the supervisor's judgment, the circumstances require additional units to be assigned a Code-3 response, the supervisor may do so.

It is the supervisor's responsibility to terminate a Code-3 response that, in his/her judgment is inappropriate due to the circumstances.

When making the decision to authorize a Code-3 response, the Watch Commander or the field supervisor should consider the following:
• The type of call
• The necessity of a timely response
• Traffic and roadway conditions
• The location of the responding units
316.7 FAILURE OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
If the emergency equipment on the vehicle should fail to operate, the officer must terminate the Code-3 response and respond accordingly. In all cases, the officer shall notify the Watch Commander, field supervisor, or the Communications Center of the equipment failure so that another unit may be assigned to the emergency response.

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318.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Canine Program was established to augment police services to the community. Highly skilled and trained teams of handlers and canines have evolved from the program and are used to supplement police operations to locate individuals, contraband and to apprehend criminal offenders.
318.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 41.1.4 318.2 ASSIGNMENT
Canine teams should be assigned to assist and supplement the Field Services Bureau to function primarily in assist or cover assignments. However, they may be assigned by the Watch Commander to other functions, such as routine calls for service, based on the current operational needs. The canine teams are assigned to the patrol division, and will choose their shift based on seniority in the unit from the choices identified by the staffing lieutenant. Canine teams may be assigned to normal patrol duties as a beat officer as needed due to operational or staffing requirements.
318.3 CANINE SUPERVISOR
The Canine Supervisor shall be appointed by the Canine Commander, with the approval of the Bureau of Field Services Captain and the Chief of Police. The Canine Supervisor shall be a sergeant who has supervisory responsibility for the Canine Program.

The responsibilities of the Canine Supervisor include, but are not limited to:
(a) Verifying deployment, vehicle mileage and training logs are being completed accurately.
(b) Conducting periodic reviews of the handler's equipment and canine to verify their care and condition.
(c) Attending canine training quarterly to verify the training's suitability and quality. (d) Scheduling canine related activities.
(e) Scheduling periodic in-house canine training to increase patrol familiarity with the canines.
(f) Conducting an initial review of all canine deployments to verify compliance with policy/ training/guidelines.
318.4 CANINE COMMANDER
The Canine Commander shall be appointed by and directly responsible to the Bureau of Field Services Captain or the authorized designee. The Canine Commander shall be a lieutenant who has command responsibility of the Canine Program.

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