MOR LAST REVIEW 3 - VERIFIED
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Department employees shall report each instance of response to resistance or deployment of any less than lethal system, which shall include the pointing of a weapon, and submit a written report or recorded statements containing detailed information relating to the type and degree of force used.

True

Response to resistance reports will be submitted no later than the end of the shift in which the force was used.

True

Response to resistance incidents that occur in an extra-duty capacity will be reported no later than the end of the extra-duty assignment.

True

Officers utilizing force in connection with an off- duty exercise of police authority will submit proper reports before returning to off-duty status.

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Officers shall immediately report and document, as required, any injury or complaint of injury that results from a response to resistance contact to themselves or the suspect, to their IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR.

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In the case of extra-duty contacts, each incident shall be reported immediately to the supervisor or area supervisor AND the shift commander of the affected division and documented as required.

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All sworn operator(s) are responsible for thoroughly searching the vehicle for weapons, contraband, or other items, upon taking possession of the vehicle. The condition of the vehicle shall also be examined, including the proper inflation of tires, as well as fuel, oil, and other fluid levels.

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A department employee shall not transport or cause to be transported, prisoners to their home, room, or elsewhere without the consent of a SUPERIOR OFFICER.

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Responsibility: Supervisors shall be responsible for compliance with departmental rules, regulations, orders, and procedures.

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The supervisors are responsible and accountable for the maintenance of discipline and shall provide leadership, supervision, and continuing training to ensure the efficiency of unit operations.

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Supervisors have the responsibility for directing the performance of all subordinates assigned to them.

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While they can delegate authority and functions to subordinates, supervisors cannot delegate responsibility.

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SUPERVISORS WILL Ensure that all policies, rules, regulations, orders, and directives of the department are communicated to, implemented by, and enforced by their subordinates; and

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SUPERVISORS WILL Remain accountable for failure, misconduct, or omission of their subordinates.

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Commanding officers are majors, captains, lieutenants, or sergeants designated by the chief of police to command a division, bureau, or unit. They or their designees are directly responsible through the chain of command to the head of their area of responsibility.

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The commanding officers shall keep the chief of police advised through the chain of command as to the orderly operation of their assignment.

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Subordinates: Supervisors who observe or are informed of improper action, willful neglect of duty, or misconduct by a department employee, whether assigned or not to their command, shall take immediate corrective action and provide verbal or written notification as deemed appropriate, to the employee’s IMMEDIADTE SUPERVISOR or DIVISON/BUREAU COMMANDER.

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Any supervisor who chooses to discipline a subordinate shall be held responsible for that decision.

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A superior officer holding the rank of at least LIEUUTENANT (LT) or a non-sworn supervisor, or any department employee acting in the capacity of commanding officer on duty at that time, can immediately relieve a department employee from active duty WITH pay, WITHOUT the prior approval of a commanding officer if the superior officer or non-sworn supervisor: reasonably believes that the employee has violated the law; has reasonable suspicion that the department employee is intoxicated; reasonably believes that the employee is exhibiting emotional instability or irrational behavior, or for other causes when such action is required by exigent circumstances.

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Any such supervisor who so relieves a department employee of duty shall immediately notify the COMMANDING OFFICER of the employee, who shall immediately notify the appropriate DEPUTY chief.

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Department employees shall carry their badge and identification card on their person, both on and off-duty, WITHIN their jurisdiction of authority.

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Department employees having knowledge of a violation of the departmental regulations shall report the violation to their IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR.

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LOST, DAMAGED, STOLEN CITY PROPERTY shall immediately report the circumstances in writing to their immediate supervisor.

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Department employees shall not accept or agree to accept anything as payment for personal injury or property damage incurred in the line of duty without first notifying the chief of police.

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When two or more superior officers of equal rank are present at the scene of the police incident, the superior representing the unit responsible for continuing the investigation shall assume control and ensure that appropriate action is initiated.

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When an order is given that conflicts with a standard operating procedure, the individual shall comply with the order UNLESS it is a violation of law or reasonably believed to be a threat to safety. The department employee shall thereafter submit a report containing the facts and circumstances to the commanding officer through the chain of command.

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Employees who stop to eat shall so advise the Communications Bureau of their location and their status as being out of service subject to call. This shall be accomplished by radio communication only, through the dispatcher of their assigned frequency.

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No more than two units with a combined total of four employees shall be out of service, subject to call at the same location at the same time.

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Department employees shall not stop to eat during peak times for calls or when there are insufficient units available to handle calls.

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Department employees, who do not institute or are otherwise not a party to a civil action involving the City, shall not testify in any action unless subpoenaed.

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If an employee has a change of telephone number, address, or name, the affected employee must enter the change electronically using the Oracle computer program. The employee must enter the change into Oracle within 24 hours or as soon as practical. ALSO In addition to the change submitted in Oracle, any change shall be reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor within twenty-four hours. ALSO Employees shall also complete the Change of Name, Address, and/or Phone Number Form TPD 526 and submit it to their Division Office Support Specialist to forward to TPD Communications Bureau.

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A sworn employee may lecture on “police subjects” or other related subjects only with the prior approval of their division or bureau commander.

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Department employees shall not discuss, publicly or for publication, matters pertaining to individual police personnel or make available official personnel photographs without the written authorization and prior approval of the chief of police.

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Department employees shall not permit or authorize the use of their name, photograph, or official title which identifies them as department employees in connection with testimonials or advertisements of a commodity or commercial enterprise or for any personal reasons, without the prior approval of the mayor.

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Intra-Division Procedure: A document that provides duties and responsibilities for all positions, identifies procedures, and delineates functions that are normally restricted to a particular major component of the department. IDPs are maintained by the affected components for reference purposes subsequent to initial training.

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Operational Manual: An electronic collection of documents prepared under the direction of the chief of police to define the organizational structure of the force and the specific duties of its organic units and employees, and to outline in detail the Standard Operating Procedures, and Policy Statements of the department.

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Policy: A statement of general guidelines which shall be followed in activities directed toward the attainment of department objectives.

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Regulations: Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor, to define the police purpose and the duties and conduct of all employees.

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Rules: Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor that govern the conduct and behavior of all employees. Rules allow LITTLE deviation other than for stated exceptions.

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): A directive that addresses certain situations to ensure that all employees will be prepared to handle such matters in a prescribed manner as approved by the chief of police.

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Supervisor: An employee responsible for the performance of duty and the conduct of other employees.

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Suspension may be the first step in the disciplinary process or the penalty assessed. An employee does not receive any pay during a period of suspension.

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RESPONSIBILITY: The role of supervisors, especially first-line supervisors, is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department. First-line supervisors have the best opportunity to observe the appearance and conduct of officers and detect those instances when commendation or disciplinary actions are warranted.

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All supervisors have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing. The immediate supervisor has the responsibility of identifying potential violations of department policy and notifying the chain of command.

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The Chief of Police or designee has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions.

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