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Applicable To: All employees |
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Approval Authority: Interim Chief G. N. Turner |
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Signature: Signed by GNT |
Date Signed: 6/9/10 |
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This order summarizes revisions to existing directives. The full text to all current directives can be found on the Horizon intranet site at “http://horizon”.
The Atlanta Police Department will keep its written directives up to date and promptly notify affected employees.
3.1 Bureau, division, and section commanders will implement these changes in their commands, making sure that affected employees are notified.
4.1.1 APD.SOP.6170 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Liaison Unit
1. This directive was newly created with the assistance of APD personnel.
1. Section 4.3.5 (6) was revised to include that the Department-approved black knit “watch cap” may be worn by Department personnel that are dressed in the Class A uniform or by those that are assigned to Discretionary Units.
4.2.2 APD.SOP.3031 Repeat Offenders
1. This directive was revised to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.
2. Section 4.2.4 was revised to include that if the probation/parole officer is not available, the officer will leave a message and contact the Georgia Department of Corrections Communications Center at: (404) 651-6511. Additionally, if the arresting officer or investigator cannot reach the Georgia Department of Corrections Communications Center after two documented attempts, he or she will forward the file to the sections repeat offender officer.
3. Section 4.2.8 was revised to include that after the arrest is made and the arresting officer completes the initial file, the file will be forwarded to the repeat offender officer or investigator, who will then review the file for completeness and accuracy. Furthermore, the arresting officer or investigator will document in the incident report or supplemental incident report, indicating the file was released to the repeat offender officer.
4. Section 4.3.7 (3) was revised to include that the fourth through seventh characters are a four-digit sequential number “nnnn.” For example: 4-10-0027 indicates the 27th file initiated in 2010 that was created on a repeat offender in zone 4.
5. Section 5.1 was revised to include that a “Career Criminal” is any person who has been previously convicted three times under the laws of the State of Georgia, of felonies or under the laws of any other state of the United States, of crimes which would be felonies, if committed within the State of Georgia.
6. Section 5.2 was revised to include that “Criminal History Record Information” is information that is collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, accusations, information, or other formal charges, and any disposition arising there from; sentencing, correctional supervision, and release. Moreover, the term does not include identification information, such as fingerprint records, to the extent that such information does not indicate involvement of the individual in the criminal justice system.
7. Section 5.3 was revised to include that an “Offense” is an act, which is a felony, a misdemeanor, or a violation of a county or municipal ordinance.
8. Section 5.4 was revised to include that a “Repeat Offender” is a person that exhibits persistent criminal behavior that accounts for a disproportionate amount of crime.
9. Section 5.5 was revised to include that “Restricted Data” is any data which contains information relating to data-gathering techniques, distribution methods, manuals, and forms.
10. Section 5.6 was revised to include that “Secret Data” is any data which includes information dealing with those operational and programming elements which prevent unlawful intrusion into the Georgia Crime Information Center/Criminal Justice Information System computer system, the communications network, and satellite computer systems handling criminal justice information.
11. Section 5.7 was revised to include that “Sensitive Data” is any data which contains statistical information in the form of reports, lists, and documentation, which information may identify a group characteristic. In addition, it may apply to groups of persons, articles, vehicles, etc., such as white males or stolen guns.
12. Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD.SOP.3031 “Repeat Offenders”, issued July 1, 2004.
1. This directive was recently amended to incorporate the newly created Patrol Rifle Program (see sections 4.6 – 4.12).
2. Sections 4.13.1 and 4.14.1 were also amended and now reads “Sworn employees are required to re-qualify on an annual basis”.
4.2.4 APD.SOP.3062 In-Vehicle Computers
1. This directive was revised to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.
2. This directive was revised to delete the former “UCS” information and include the new “Public Safety Systems Incorporated (PSSI)” information.
3. This directive was revised to delete the former “Police Works” software information and include the new “Incident Crime Information System (ICIS)” information.
4. Section 3.2 was revised to include that the ICIS Administrative Group in the Central Records Unit will manage both, the drop down and pick list.
5. Section 3.4 was revised to include that the Electronic Maintenance Unit (EMU) will maintain and control the laptop computer hardware, in patrol vehicles.
6. Section 3.5 was revised to include that the Northrop Grumman Corporation will maintain the laptop computer software in patrol vehicles.
7. Section 4.3.2(1) was revised to include that if the laptop is damaged or inoperable, at the first opportunity, the officer must transport the laptop to the EMU at 818 Pollard Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, 30315; Monday through Friday, between 0800-1600 hours.
8. Section 4.4.1(1) was revised to include that when a laptop is not available, the officer will use the designated precinct desktop computer. Furthermore, if both the laptop and desktop computers are inoperable, with a supervisor’s approval, the officer will use the paper forms as outlined in APD.SOP.3060 “Report Writing”.
10. Section 4.4.1(2) was revised to include that if the officer is unable to complete a report immediately, he or she can save it by selecting the TRANSMIT DRAFT function on the ICIS and complete it later.
11. Section 4.4.1(6) was revised to include that supervisors and officers will check his or her ICIS In-Box regularly, during the watch.
12. Section 4.5.1 was revised to include the Priority Incident Report approval process.
13. Section 4.6.1 was revised to include that only zone supervisors, SOS supervisors, designated EMU personnel, and their designee(s) will have a master key to the laptop mounts.
14. Section 4.6.5 was revised to include that when/if the laptop is stationed within the vehicle, it will be locked and secured.
15. Section 4.8.6 was revised to include that officers will not transmit any improper messages over the laptop computer.
16. Section 4.8.7 was revised to include that officers are prohibited from removing the air card from the laptop computers. Moreover, only designated EMU personnel will remove the air card from the laptop computers.
17. Section 4.8.8 was revised to include that officers will not physically alter or attempt to repair the in-vehicle laptop computers, including, but not limited to the mounts/ docking stations. Additionally, all inoperable laptop computers and/or associated equipment will be taken to the EMU at 818 Pollard Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, 30315; Monday through Friday, between 0800-1600 hours for repairs.
18. Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD.SOP.3062 “In-Vehicle Computers”, Issued July 1, 2004.
4.2.5 APD.SOP.3065 Field Interviews
1. Throughout this directive it was revised to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.
2. Throughout the directive it was revised to change the Field Interview Form (FIF) to the Field Contact Information (FCI).
3. Section 4.4 was revised to include the procedure for the utilization of the Field Interview/ Contact component of the Incident Crime Information System (ICIS).
4. Section 4.4.2 was revised to include the procedure for completing the FCI Section on the ICIS, via the desktop computer.
5. Section 4.4.3 was revised to include the procedure for acquiring and printing FCI from the ICIS Server.
6. Section 4.4.4 was revised to include the procedure for completing the FCI Section on the ICIS, via the laptop computer.
7. Section 5.1 was revised to include the definition for “Desktop”, which is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a mobile laptop or portable computer.
8. Section 5.2 was revised to include the definition for “Laptop”, which is a full featured portable computer.
9. Section 5.3 was revised to include the definition for “Public Safety Systems Incorporated (PSSI)”, which is the vendor that produced the ICIS software used on the desktop and laptop computers, for dispatch, incident reports, and accident reports.
10. Section 5.4 was revised to include the definition for “Server”, which is a computer server application, operating system, computer, or appliance.
4.2.6 APD.SOP.3084 Mentally Ill and Disabled Persons
1. Section 4.6 addressed significant changes to the directive as a result of Project Civic Access, a federal initiative to assist local government’s efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4.2.7 APD.SOP.5070 Gang Task Force
1. This directive was revised to delete the former “Gang Net Computer System”.
2. Section 3.2 was revised to include that the Special Enforcement Section (SES) commander will oversee the actions of the Gang Task Force (GTF).
3. Section 3.3 was revised to include that the Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU) commander will monitor the GTF's operations to ensure that enforcement activities occur in problem areas.
4. Section 4.2 was revised to include the new “Duties of the GTF” Section.
5. Section 4.3 was revised to include the new “GTF Organization” Section.
6. Section 4.3.2 was revised to include the revised GTF’s “Documentation and Dissemination” Section.
7. Section 4.3.3 was revised to include the revised GTF’s “Security” Section.
8. Section 5 was revised to include the revised “Definition” Section.
4.2.8 APD.SOP.5140 Red Dog Unit
1. The following sections were incorporated into the revamped directive: Section 4.4 Training Requirements Section 4.5 High-Risk Warrants Section 4.6 Active Shooter Response Section 4.7 Crowd Control/Management
4.2.9 APD.SOP.5220 Fraud Investigations
1. Section 4.5.1 was revised to include that major fraud and zone investigators will thoroughly document the results of their investigations on case management in accordance with APD.SOP.5010 “Criminal Investigations Division” furthermore, if case management is inoperative the investigator will complete the Summary of Investigation Form APD 308.
4.2.10 APD.SOP.6030 Property and Evidence Control
1. Section 4.2.1(4) was revised to include that officer’s will list property and evidence taken into custody on the Property and Evidence Receipt form (Form APD-006), when requested by a supervisor.
2. Section 4.2.1(5) was revised to include that officer’s will provide the owner's copy of the itemized Property and Evidence Receipt form to the owner of the property or evidence, when it is taken into police custody, when requested by a supervisor.
3. Section 4.2.4 was revised to include the new “Remote Property / Evidence Pickup System” Section.
4. Section 4.3.5(2) (3) was revised to include that if an item of evidence is entered into the File on Q system where the owner and victim fields are listed as “Unknown”, the Property Control Unit will hold this evidence for a period of one year. Furthermore, at the conclusion of one year, if the owner and victim fields remain “Unknown”, the Property Control Unit Commander has the authority to change the status of the items from Evidence to Property and pull the items for disposition
5. Section 4.3.5(2) (4) was revised to include that if evidence is found to be from a non-violent felony and is more than four years old, the evidence will be pulled for disposition.
6. Section 4.3.12 was revised to include the relocated “Holding Currency and Personal Property” Section.
7. Section 6 was revised to cancel both, APD.SOP. 6030 “Property and Evidence Control” (Issued: March 30, 2009) and APD.SOP. 6031 “Holding Currency and Personal Property” (Issued: July 1, 2004).
4.2.11 APD.SOP.6050 Department employees Duties with Regard to Information Technology
1. This directive was revised throughout to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.
2. This directive it was revised throughout to change the PSITD (Public Safety IT Division) to the DIT (Department of Information Technology).
3. This directive was revised throughout to update the current DIT Help- Line phone number.
4. Section 4.6.6 “Social Networking Site(s) Regulation(s)” was added to the directive.
5. Section 4.6.6(1) was revised to include that Department employees will conduct themselves in a manner which does not bring discredit upon Department employees, the Department, the City of Atlanta, or the community, when utilizing social networking sites on and off duty.
6. Section 4.6.6(2) was revised to include the required off-duty conduct requirement(s) of Department employees when utilizing social networking sites.
7. Section 4.6.6(3) was revised to include the restrictions of Department employees when utilizing social networking sites.
8. Section 5.2 was revised to add the definition of a “Blog”.
9. Section 5.16 was revised to add the definition of a résumé.
10. Section 5.17 was revised to add the definition of “Social Networking”.
11. Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD.SOP.6050 “Public Safety IT Division”, July 1, 2006.
4.2.12 APD.SOP.6130 Audit and Compliance Unit
1. This directive was revised throughout to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.
2. Section 3.2 was revised to add that the Information Services Section (ISS) commander will monitor the implementation of this directive.
3. Section 4.4.3 was revised to change the former COPSMORE System to the new Incident Crime Information System (ICIS).
4. Section 4.7.1 was revised to include that Audit reports and their contents will only be released to the commander of the unit or section audited, and its release will be under the authority of the Chief of Police or the Support Services Division commander, or their designee(s).
5. Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD. SOP. 6130 “Audit and Compliance Unit”, Issued July 1, 2004.
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APD.SO.06.01 Written Directive Update January 2006 dated January 2, 2006 APD.SO.06.03 Written Directive Update April 2006 dated April 1, 2006 APD.SO.06.04 Written Directive Update July 2006 dated July 1, 2006 APD.SO.06.05 Written Directive Update October 2006 dated October 1, 2006 APD.SO.06.06 Written Directive Update November 2006 dated November 1, 2005
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