Sheriff's Policy Manual PDF

SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL 2.4 MEETING BSO STANDARDS [CALEA-C3.6.1] A. Employees will perform their duties properly and assume the responsibilities of their positions. B. Employees will perform their duties in a manner which tends to establish and main...

SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL 2.4 MEETING BSO STANDARDS [CALEA-C3.6.1] A. Employees will perform their duties properly and assume the responsibilities of their positions. B. Employees will perform their duties in a manner which tends to establish and maintain the highest standards of efficiency, competency, and professionalism in carrying out the functions and meeting BSO objectives. C. Keeping Informed of BSO Literature: 1. Employees will be familiar with and stay current on all applicable policies and procedures by reviewing BSO literature including, but not limited to: a. Sheriff’s Policy Manual b. General Orders c. Standard Operating Procedures d. Operations Orders e. Post Orders f. Administrative Orders g. Training and legal bulletins h. Internal Memorandum 2. Employees with questions regarding BSO literature will request assistance from their supervisor. D. Failure to meet BSO standards includes, but is not limited to: [CALEA 26.1.1] 1. Lack of knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures relevant to the performance of duty. Reviewed: 05/05/2016 Revised: 03/06/2017 Rescinds: 09/12/2013 Effective: 03/20/2017 2.4 Page 1 of 4  SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL 2. Failure to follow a rule, order, or directive governing the operation of BSO. 3. Failure to promote BSO’s policies, goals, and objectives. 4. Unwillingness or inability to perform assigned duties or satisfy standards of performance established for the position. 2.4.1 Neglect of Duty: Employees will not neglect or fail to act on the part of their official responsibilities to do and perform some duty or duties required by virtue of their office or which is required of them by law. Neglect of duty includes, but is not limited to: A. Performing one’s duty in a careless or negligent manner B. General inefficiency or inattention in performance of duty C. Unsatisfactory Performance: Incompetent or unsatisfactory performance may be demonstrated by, but is not limited to; unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks, failure to take appropriate action on the occasion of a crime, disorder, or any other violation deserving official attention, repeated poor evaluations or written record of repeated infractions of rules, orders, or directives D. Failure to conduct a complete or proper investigation or search E. Appearing to sleep while on duty without authorization F. Failure to promptly and diligently attend to and discharge the duties of the position G. Failure to report promptly to a supervisor any information concerning misconduct or unlawful action by another member of BSO H. If an on-duty deputy in the performance of their duties intentionally or unintentionally discharges a firearm, except when attending authorized training, and fails to immediately contact his or her supervisor. Reviewed: 05/05/2016 Revised: 03/06/2017 Rescinds: 09/12/2013 Effective: 03/20/2017 2.4 Page 2 of 4  SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL I. If an off-duty deputy intentionally or unintentionally discharges a firearm, except for personal recreational activities (e.g., hunting) or training practice (range), and fails to immediately contact his or her supervisor, and/or fails to contact the on- duty supervisor if his or her supervisor is unavailable. J. Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of force K. Failure to cooperate with other employees of BSO, other agencies, or citizens to ensure public safety L. Failure to supervise effectively Reviewed: 05/05/2016 Revised: 03/06/2017 Rescinds: 09/12/2013 Effective: 03/20/2017 2.4 Page 3 of 4  SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Reviewed: 05/05/2016 Revised: 03/06/2017 Rescinds: 09/12/2013 Effective: 03/20/2017 2.4 Page 4 of 4