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Atlanta Police Department

Policy Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Order

 

 

Effective Date

December 31, 2010

 

APD.SO.10.07

Written Directive Update December 2010

Applicable To: All employees

Approval Authority:  Chief George N. Turner

Signature:  Signed by GNT

Date Signed:  3/8/11

 

  Table of Contents    
 

1.          PURPOSE  PAGEREF _Toc285796874 \h 1

2.          POLICY   PAGEREF _Toc285796875 \h 1

3.          RESPONSIBILITIES  PAGEREF _Toc285796876 \h 1

4.          ACTION  PAGEREF _Toc285796877 \h 1

4.1           Updated Directives  PAGEREF _Toc285796878 \h 1

4.1.1        APD.SOP.1010 Mission and Organization of Dept. PAGEREF _Toc285796879 \h 1

4.1.2        APD.SOP.2021 Workplace Safety  PAGEREF _Toc285796880 \h 3

4.1.3        APD.SOP.2071 Filling Full-time Civilian Vacancies  PAGEREF _Toc285796881 \h 3

4.1.4        APD.SOP.2080 Training  PAGEREF _Toc285796882 \h 4

4.1.5        APD.SOP.2101 Specialized & Temp. Assignments  PAGEREF _Toc285796883 \h 8

4.1.6        APD.SOP.2181 Workload Analysis and Personnel PAGEREF _Toc285796884 \h 8

4.1.7        APD.SOP.3060 Reports and Report Writing  PAGEREF _Toc285796885 \h 9

4.1.8        APD.SOP.3080 General Procedures  PAGEREF _Toc285796886 \h 9

4.1.9        APD.SOP.3086 Project Lifesaver Atlanta  PAGEREF _Toc285796887 \h 11

4.1.10      APD.SOP.3180 Unusual Occurrences  PAGEREF _Toc285796888 \h 11

4.1.11      APD.SOP.3181 Emergency Operations Plan  PAGEREF _Toc285796889 \h 12

 
 

4.1.12      APD.SOP.3182 Bomb Squad  PAGEREF _Toc285796890 \h 14

4.1.13      APD.SOP.3183 Extrication Teams  PAGEREF _Toc285796891 \h 14

4.1.14      APD.SOP.3192 Police Athletic League  PAGEREF _Toc285796892 \h 14

4.1.15      APD.SOP.3200 CJ and Social Services  Programs  PAGEREF _Toc285796893 \h 14

4.1.16      APD.SOP.4010 Traffic  PAGEREF _Toc285796894 \h 15

4.1.17      APD.SOP.4040 Special Operations Section  PAGEREF _Toc285796895 \h 16

4.1.18      APD.SOP.5190 Guidelines for Participating in ITF  PAGEREF _Toc285796896 \h 17

4.1.19      APD.SOP.5192 Auto Theft Task Force  PAGEREF _Toc285796897 \h 18

4.1.20      APD.SOP.6020 Central Records  PAGEREF _Toc285796898 \h 18

4.1.21      APD.SOP.6061 Reporting Revenue  PAGEREF _Toc285796899 \h 18

4.1.22      APD.SOP.6110 Chaplains  PAGEREF _Toc285796900 \h 18

4.1.23      APD.SOP.6141 (MCOPS) PAGEREF _Toc285796901 \h 18

4.1.24      APD.SOP.6160 Drug Testing and Destruction  PAGEREF _Toc285796902 \h 19

4.1.25      APD.SOP.7032 Crime Prevention Unit PAGEREF _Toc285796903 \h 19

5.          DEFINITIONS  PAGEREF _Toc285796904 \h 20

6.          CANCELLATIONS  PAGEREF _Toc285796905 \h 20

7.          REFERENCES  PAGEREF _Toc285796906 \h 20

 

 

 

1.               PURPOSE

 

This order summarizes new directives and revisions to existing ones. The full text to all current directives can be found on the Horizon intranet site at “http://horizon”. 

 

2.               POLICY

 

The Atlanta Police Department will keep its written directives up to date and promptly notify affected employees.

 

3.               RESPONSIBILITIES

 

                  Bureau, division, and section commanders will implement these changes in their commands, making sure that affected employees are notified.

 

4.               ACTION

 

4.1              Updated Directives

 

4.1.1           APD.SOP.1010 Mission and Organization of the Department
 

1.    This directive was revised to include the new “Community Services Division” Section; the revised “Departmental Organizational Chart” Section; and the revised “Departmental Components and Work Sites” Section.

 

 2.   This directive was revised throughout to include the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standards.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with-“shall”.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout to correct preceding grammatical and numerical errors.

 

5.    This directive was revised throughout to replace “Assistant Zone Commander” – with- “Captain”.

 

6.    Section 4.3 was revised to include that the Police Operations Bureau (POB) consists of, the Support Services Division (SSD), the Field Operations Division (FOD), the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), and the Community Services Division (CSD), The Assistant Chief, the second highest-ranking member of the Police Department, commands the Police Operations Bureau.

 

7.    This position is also referred to as the Chief of Operations. The Chief of Operations, with the assistance of four deputy chiefs, is the bridge between strategic initiatives and operational activities within the Department. The primary goal of the Police Operations Bureau is to coordinate the activities of all police personnel providing services to the citizens of and visitors to the City of Atlanta.

 

8.    Section 4.4.3(2) was revised to include that the Communications Training Unit provides certification for 911 and dispatch, various training for all Communications employees and assists the Training Academy with Departmental training.  The Communications Training Unit also provides GCIC training for the entire Department.

 

9.    Section 4.4.4(2) was revised to include that the Identification Unit (ID) provides crime scene processing including fingerprints and photographs.  The ID Unit codes and matches fingerprint evidence as well as fingerprinting applicants for employment and various other permits.  The Identification Unit also maintains the criminal histories on persons arrested by the Department.

 

10.  Section 4.4.4(5) was revised to include that the Electronic Maintenance Unit installs and maintains the Citywide radio system, transmission equipment, mobile data terminals and monitors alarm receivers for City facilities. The Electronic Maintenance Unit maintains the City paging system and access control systems within the Police Department.

 

11.  Section 4.5.1(1) was revised to include that the Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire Section performs licensing, permitting, and enforcement functions regulating the activities of all taxicabs and other vehicles for hire which operate within the City of Atlanta.

 

12.  Section 4.5.3(7) was revised to include Crime Stoppers to the Major Crimes Section.

 

13.  Section 4.5.4(1) was revised to include that the License and Permits Unit investigates the applicants for a wide variety of licenses, most notably, liquor licenses. This unit prepares cases to be presented to the City's License Review Board.

 

14.  Section 4.5.44(2) was revised to include that the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) is a task force of local, state and federal officers charged with investigating drug trafficking organizations.

 

15.  Section 4.5.4(7) was revised to include the Targeted Enforcement Unit’s responsibilities and functions.

 

16.  Section 4.6 was revised to include that the Field Operations Division (FOD) is the uniformed patrol force of the City. Officers patrol the City streets, answer calls for service, and work with the community to solve problems. The FOD consists of six geographic patrol zones, the Night Commander position, and the Crime Analysis Unit, The Night Commander is a position that serves as the ranking officer during the evening and morning watch hours to resolve problems and monitor critical situations.

 

17.  Section 4.7 was revised to include the new Community Services Divisions responsibilities and functions.

 

18.  Section 5.1 was revised to include the definition for “Worksite”.

 

19.  Section 6 was revised to cancel APD.SOP.1010 “Mission and Organization of the Department, Issued February 15, 2008.

 

20.  Section 7.2 was revised to include the revised Departmental Organizational Chart.

 

21.  Section 7.9 was revised to include the updated “Departmental Components and Work Sites” Section.

 

4.1.2           APD.SOP.2021 Workplace Safety

 

1.    Section 4.5 and 4.5.1 were revised to update the contact information the Bureau of Employee Assistance Services.

 

4.1.3           APD.SOP.2071 Filling Full-time Civilian Vacancies

 

1.    Section 3.1 was revised to include the Corporate Services Section commander will implement this directive and ensure compliance with its policies and procedures.

 

2.    Section 3.2 was revised to include the Human Resource Unit commander will manage the civilian selection process and ensure compliance with its policies and procedures.

 

3.    Section 3.3 was revised to include the Division, Section, and Unit commanders will request the Human Resource Unit to initiate action to fill their position vacancies.  The commanders and/or designated supervisors will conduct interviews to fill all full-time civilian vacancies within the Atlanta Police Department.

 

4.    Section 6 was revised to cancel APD. SOP. 2071 “Filling Full-time Civilian Vacancies” issued April 6, 2006.

 

4.1.4           APD.SOP.2080 Training

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with- “shall”.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout to correct preceding grammatical and numerical errors.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout revised at the request of the Training Academy Director, to replace “the recruit officer” – with- “the trainee”.

 

5.    Section 4.3.5(1) was revised to include that each mandate class coordinator with another Academy trainer or supervisor shall meet with each recruit officer at least three times during the mandate training program to review the recruit’s progress.

 

6.    Section 4.3.6 was revised to include the “Basic Law Enforcement Training Course Evaluation Program” process.

 

7.    Section 4.4.1 was revised to include that the Field Training Program shall consist of a minimum of four weeks, but generally 12 weeks of field training with a rotation of recruit field assignments every three weeks.

 

8.    Section 4.4.2 was revised to include that the Field Training Coordinator shall oversee the Field Training Program and act as a liaison between the Field Training Officers and the Training Unit. The Field Training Coordinator shall ensure that the Class Coordinator develops a field training assignment schedule for each recruit class before the Recruits have completed their academic training. The Field Training Coordinator shall ensure that copies are sent to all watch commanders, Field Training Officers, the Field Operations Division, the Communication Section, and the Personnel Services Unit.

 

9.    Section 4.4.3 was revised to include that at the end of the classroom portion of basic training, the Field Training Coordinator shall ensure that the Class Coordinator provides each newly sworn officer a copy of their individual Rook Book, the field training assignment schedule and shall explain the Academy rules governing the Field Training Program, to include the following areas: reporting time; off days; sick time; compensatory time; conduct; Department rules and regulations; and evaluation forms.

 

10.  Section 4.4.4 was revised to include that the Field Training Coordinator is the liaison to monitor each recruit's field training program and make recommendations to the Training Unit commander regarding the recruit's ability to perform the job of police officer. Each trainee shall be issued a Rook Book that he or she is responsible for maintaining and shall serve as the permanent copy of their field training experience. 

 

11.  Section 4.4.5 was revised to include that the trainee shall report to his or her assignment(s) promptly, with his/her Rook Book and all necessary equipment, prepared to perform the duties of a police officer. Trainees must report to the Academy every two weeks with his/her Rook Book to be reviewed and signed off on by the Class coordinator.  Any deficiencies in any areas shall be reviewed by the Class coordinator and remedial training and/or other corrective actions shall be required when necessary. Trainees shall have the same off days as their Field Training Officers.

 

12.  Section 4.4.6(1) was revised to include that only police officers who have received Field Training Officer training (which includes all Senior Patrol Officers) and have been designated as an FTO shall be assigned a trainee as part of the Field Training Program. If an SPO or FTO is not available, the acting supervisor will select an officer who is the most qualified to assume the FTO or SPO responsibilities.

 

13.  Section 4.4.6(2) (c) was revised to include that the Department’s Training Unit commander shall select FTO’s for the Field Training Program based on the following: Three years minimum sworn service, with a minimum of two years with the Atlanta Police Department.

 

14.  Section 4.4.6(4) was revised to include that the FTO shall provide the trainee the opportunity to perform the tasks of a police officer. The FTO shall set a highly professional example as he or she supervises and monitors the actions of the trainee, making corrections as necessary. The FTO shall complete and discuss the daily observation report in the Rook Book with the trainee before the end of each tour of duty. Once the trainee and FTO dates and signs the daily observation report it shall remain in the Rook Book so that the Class coordinator and future FTO’s for this trainee can review the trainee’s progress.

 

15.  Section 4.4.6(4) (a) was revised to include that the. Rook Book becomes part of the trainee’s permanent training record and is maintained at the Academy in his/her training file upon the trainee’s successful completion of the mandate program.

 

16.  Section 4.4.6(4) (b) was revised to include that the FTO shall make recommendations to the field training coordinator regarding the suitability or inability of the trainee to perform the job of police officer. Suggestions shall be made to the Police Academy that the FTO feels would be beneficial to future recruit classes.

 

17.  Section 4.4.6(5) was revised to include that the watch commanders shall ensure the hours worked by each trainee is either captured in the Kronos timekeeping system or is recorded on paper and sent to the Academy timekeeper weekly and prior to the end of each pay period.

 

18.  Section 4.4.6(6) was revised to include that at the end of each two-week training period, the trainee shall report to the Academy and review the FTO’s evaluations with his/her class coordinator.  Trainees whose performance is less than satisfactory while in field training shall be immediately remediated during the field training program. If their overall performance in the field training program does not improve, then she or he shall be evaluated by the Training Unit Commander for appropriate action. 

 

19.  Section 4.4.7 was revised to include that the trainee shall evaluate the FTO at the end of each two-week training period, using the FTO Evaluation form. The trainee shall complete the FTO Evaluation form, making an honest and objective evaluation of the FTO. The trainee shall not review the FTO evaluation report with the FTO. This report shall be submitted to the class coordinator and field training coordinator at the end of each two-week training period. Any concerns, issues or misconduct reported by the trainee against the FTO shall be reviewed by the Field Training Coordinator for appropriate action.

 

20.  Section 4.4.8 was revised to include that the Field Training Coordinator shall collect the completed Rook Book at the completion of field training and it becomes a permanent part of each recruit officer's training file.

 

21.  Section 4.5.3 was revised to include that the division, section, and unit commanders shall ensure that all employees assigned to positions that require specialized training satisfactorily complete the training requirements for that particular assignment. Failure to complete the specialized training may result in the employee losing his specialized position.  The employee may be allowed to re-take and pass the specialized training with the approval of the employee’s division commander and the academy director.

 

22.  Section 4.6.1 was revised to include that the Training Unit shall provide training to all promoted personnel that is commensurate with their new duties. Training for newly promoted personnel shall occur either prior to their promotion or within 12 months following the promotion, dependent on the Department’s training schedule. An employee who fails to attend or pass the promotional training program designated for his/her new position, may be passed over on a promotional list, demoted and/or reassigned from their newly promoted position.  

 

23.  Section 4.8.2 was revised to include that the a sworn employee who does not complete their annual In-Service Training may be assigned to a non-enforcement position, be subject to disciplinary action, lose their power of arrest and may be required to pay a fine by the State of Georgia prior to their certification being reinstated.

 

24.  Section 4.9.1 was revised to include that Roll Call Training may also be utilized to provide a refresher or update on policies, procedures, training and areas of concern that the command wants to reemphasize or revitalize.

 

25.  Section 4.9.2 was revised to include that the Training Unit commander shall prepare and distribute all Roll Call Training, as well as maintain the records of Roll Call Training materials. Roll Call Training may be conducted in lecture form, video-tape, or audio tape and the written Roll Call Training material shall generally be distributed electronically through the Department’s Email system and shall be accessible on the Department’s Horizon Intranet Website. Upon receipt of Roll Call Training via email, supervisors shall print out sufficient copies and issue the material to all personnel assigned to them and conduct Roll Call Training sessions to cover the material. On occasion and when necessary, Roll Call Training shall direct bureau, division, or section commanders on the recommended training methods to be employed. If a specific training method is indicated, a summary sheet of the training material shall accompany a lesson plan.  Each year during in-service training, the previous year’s Roll Call Training s shall be reviewed with the students.

 

26.  Section 4.9.3 was revised to include that the bureau, division, and section commanders are responsible for ensuring the proper presentation of roll call training; the proper documentation of the role call training; and for the completion and the timely return of the Roll Call Training Attendance Sheet and the Roll Call Training evaluation, to the Academy.

 

27.  Section 4.9.4 was revised to include that each employee shall initial the Roll Call Training attendance sheet at the end of the roll call training presentation and upon receipt of the roll call training material. The watch commander shall complete the roll call training attendance sheet indicating each employee’s training. The sheet shall reflect the roll call training number, the subject taught, the training officer/supervisor, the date and time training was administered, the names of the employees, and the employee’s initials. The watch commander shall maintain a file copy of the attendance sheet and shall forward a copy through the chain of command to the division commander and a copy to the Academy no later than 30 days upon completion of the roll call training. Division commanders shall verify that all employees assigned to their respective commands have completed the required roll call training.

 

28.  Section 4.10.4 was revised to include that an employee who is referred or wishes to participate in an outside training program that does not require the use of Department funds must complete an Outside Training Application. The employee shall submit it to his or her immediate supervisor for approval.  The immediate supervisor should verify the accuracy and completeness of the information as well as the relevancy and the practicality of the training and make a recommendation. The immediate supervisor shall forward it through the chain of command to the Training Unit as indicated on the Outside Training Application. The Training Unit commander shall review the request and make a recommendation. The training application outlines the administrative requirements that the employee must meet both before and after the training event. When a training application is disapproved by a bureau or division commander, the employee may appeal the decision, through the chain of command, to the Chief of Police.

 

29.  Section 4.10.5 was revised to include that the Fiscal Unit shall forward the application to the Chief of Police and advise whether funds are available.  If the Chief of Police denies the request, he or she shall forward the disapproved application to the Training Unit commander who shall notify the employee's bureau or division commander.  If the request is granted, the Chief of Police shall forward the application to the Fiscal Unit which shall process the request and forward the approved application to the Training Unit commander. Before the employee begins the training, the Fiscal Unit shall give him or her a handout on "Allowable Costs for Travel."  The employee shall follow the instructions and make arrangements for travel and lodging, as Appropriate.

 

30.  Section 4.11.3 was revised to include that part-time instructors are expected to obtain 40 hours of training every two years that is related to instructional skills development, a subject matter in which they instruct or intend to instruct. Full-time instructors are required to obtain 40 hours of training every year that is related to instructional skills development, or a subject matter in which they instruct or intend to instruct.

 

31.  Section 4.15.1 was revised to include that the Department shall administer tests that utilize the student performance objectives and measure participant knowledge of materials and the ability to successfully demonstrate job related skills. All tests shall be reviewed and approved by the Training Section commander.

 

32.  Section 4.15.4 was revised to include the new “Failure to Qualify during Annual Firearms Training” Section, which is required by CALEA 5th Edition Standard 1.3.11c.

 

33.  Section 4.17 was revised to include the new “Training Reimbursement and Collection Procedure” Section.

 

34.  Section 4.17.9 was revised to include that the Personnel Services Unit commander or a designee shall check the online POST Officer Records computer file system at: https://www.gapost.org/acadsys/officer.html to determine if the employee has been hired by another law enforcement agency in Georgia.

 

35.  Section 4.17.11 was revised to include that the Personnel Services Unit commander or a designee shall send a letter by certified return receipt mail to the subsequent hiring agency.  If, after 60 days, the Department is unable to collect on the account, the Personnel Services Unit commander/SSD commander shall notify the City of Atlanta Law Department and the City of Atlanta Department of Finance, that it has been unable to collect on the account and submit the account to the Law Department and to the City of Atlanta Department of Finance, for further collection activity. 

 

36.  Section 4.17.13 was revised to include that if the former APD employee has less than 15 months of sworn service with APD, the total expense of training, including salary paid during training, must be reimbursed to the Atlanta Police Department, unless otherwise provided by an employment contract to the contrary. 

 

37.  Section 4.17.14 was revised to include that if the former APD employee has at least 15 months, but less than 24 months of sworn service with APD, one-half of the total expense of training, including salary paid during training, must be reimbursed to the Atlanta Police Department, unless otherwise provided by an employment contract to the contrary. 

 

38.  Section 6 was revised to cancel the following directives.

 

39.  Section 7 was revised to update references.

 

4.1.5           APD.SOP.2101 Specialized and Temporary Assignments
 

1.    Section 1 was revised to read “The purpose of each Atlanta Police Department specialized assignment is to support the Field Operation Division and its efforts to control crime within the City of Atlanta.”

 

2.    Section 4.1.1 was revised to include all specialized and temporary Assignments.

 

3.    Section 4.3.1.1 was revised to read “An Applicant must have two years of continuous experience as a police officer with the Atlanta Police Department and must have the required specialized skills, knowledge and abilities required for the specialized position. Lateral officer must have at least two years of continuous experience with the Atlanta Police Department and must have the required skills, knowledge and abilities required for the specialized position.”

 

4.    Section 4.4.1 was revised to read “at the end of each calendar year, division commanders will conduct a review of each specialized assignment within their chain of command giving consideration for an opportunity for individual growth as well as improved job satisfaction and performance.”

 

5.    Section 5.1 was revised to include the definition of Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (KSA).

 

6.    Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD.SOP.2101, “Specialized and Temporary Assignments,” issued November 21, 2007.

 

4.1.6           APD.SOP.2181 Workload Analysis and Personnel
 

1.    Section 4.1.1 Form APD 684 “Analysis of Calls for Service Workload and Patrol Manpower: FOD” was revised and updated.

 

2.    Section 4.2.2 Form APD 685 “Investigations Workload Analysis” was revised and updated.

 

3.    Section 4.4.1 was revised to read all zones and watch must be staffed with a minimum of one traffic enforcement vehicle, one truancy/curfew vehicle, two designated umbrella cars and a minimum of one wagon.

 

4.    Section 4.4.2 Form APD 686 “Analysis of Calls for Service Workload and Patrol Manpower: Zone” was revised and updated.

 

4.1.7           APD.SOP.3060 Reports and Report Writing

 

1.    Section 4.1.1 (2) was revised to include Incident Crime Information System (ICIS) as the computer reporting program.

 

2.    Section 4.1.1 (6) was revised to exclude that the telephone number must be for a regular landline, not a cellular telephone, fax, pager, etc.

 

3.    Section 4.1.2 (1) was revised to include that when the reporting person is unable to provide a tag or identification number during the preliminary investigating officer will instruct the reporting person to contact the zone where the crime occurred to provide the required information.  The reporting officer will provide the reporting party with the contact number for the officer’s main zone precinct and he/she will advise the Communications dispatcher that the reporting person was unable to provide a tag or identification number and he or she will contact the main precinct when they have the required information.

 

4.    Section 4.1.2 (3) was revised to include that the investigating officer will submit the completed incident report to his or her supervisor by the end of their tour of duty for the purpose of review, approval, and forwarding to Central Records.

 

5.    Section 4.1.2 (4) was revised to include that the supervisors will forward motor vehicle theft reports to Central Records by the end of their tour of duty.

 

6.    Section 6 was revised to cancel “APD.SOP.3060 Reports and Report Writing” issued July 1, 2005.

 

4.1.8           APD.SOP.3080 General Procedures

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with-“shall”.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout to correct preceding grammatical and numerical errors.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout to replace the “Fire Department (AFD)” – with- the “Department of Fire Rescue (AFR)”.

 

5.    This directive was revised throughout to update current Departmental work site addresses.

 

6.    Section 2 was revised to include that in the event of a declared state of emergency or during disasters of natural or man- made origin, the Atlanta Police Department shall operate in conjunction with and in the guidelines established by the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA) and the Incident Command System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS), to provide law enforcement services and other assistance as necessary.

 

7.    Section 4.1.3 was revised to include that the ICS is designed as a management system that can be used as a guide for responding to any incident or situation, regardless of size. ICS is not intended to conflict with or preclude other standard operating procedures from being utilized and shall operate within established Department guidelines. The ICS is a component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

 

8.    Section 4.1.6 was revised to include that police response shall be proportional to the incident. Small or localized incidents may be managed from a single command post near the scene. Larger incidents or incidents with multiple locations may be managed from the Department’s Joint Operations Center (JOC) or the AFCEMA EOC, with command post(s) located wherever necessary.

 

9.    Section 4.1.8 was revised to include that the first supervisor on the scene shall serve as Incident Commander and shall remain on the scene    to direct and coordinate all agency response activities, deploy personnel, and coordinate additional support as needed until a transfer of command is initiated and completed. The position of Incident Commander shall transfer upwards through the chain of command after a senior ranking supervisor arrives on scene and notifies the supervisor serving as Incident Commander that he or she is taking command. (CALEA 5th ed. standard 46.1.1)

 

10.  Section 4.1.9 was revised to include that as additional employees arrive on scene, the Incident Commander shall appoint Branch directors as necessary for the incident. Branch directors shall assume sole responsibility for their assigned task or tasks and remain in close contact with the incident commander. Command branches may include, but are not limited to: inner perimeter; outer perimeter; traffic control; evacuation; staging; tactical; logistics; planning; finance; investigations; prisoner processing; and public facility security.

 

11.  Section 4.2.1(1)(d) was revised to include that the Initial Response and Assessment of Incident, the first officer on the scene shall establish the Incident Command.

 

12.  Section 4.2.2(1)(a) was revised to include that the command post is the central coordination point for employees and is the headquarters for the Incident Commander, the command staff, and the general staff. The command post should be close to the area of occurrence, but secure from it, in the “cold” zone of the area. The Mobile Command Post may be utilized upon a request to the SOS commander. Consideration should be given to the following in establishing a command post availability and security of parking; telephones; shelter; and restroom facilities

 

13.  Section 4.2.2(1)(b) was revised to include that depending on the size and location of the incident, the Department’s JOC may be activated. For multiple incidents, or incidents that require more than one command post, the Department’s JOC shall serve as the point of coordination until the AFCEMA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated.

 

14.  Section 4.2.2(6)(a) was revised to include that the primary mode of transportation for employees responding to the scene of an incident shall be with Department vehicles. Transportation requirements that cannot be met with Department resources and/or vehicles shall be forwarded to the Incident Commander or appropriate Branch director for appropriate action. Additional transportation resources may also be obtained as outlined in the AFCEMA Emergency Operations Plan.

 

15.  Section 4.3 was revised to change “De-escalation Procedures” –to- “Demobilization Procedures”.

 

16.  Section 4.4.1(6) was revised to include that at the conclusion of the incident, the Department shall prepare all ICS forms.

 

17.  Section 4.7.7(8) was revised to include that the Incident Commander shall designate a planning section chief who shall be responsible for preparing the incident action plan; gathering and disseminating information and intelligence, and planning post-incident de-escalation and demobilization. (CALEA 5th ed. standard 46.1.5)

 

18.  Section 5.6 was revised to include the “Incident Commander” as a definition.

 

19.  Section 5.7 was revised to include the “Incident Command System (ICS)” as a definition.

 

20.  Section 5.9 was revised to include the “National Incident Management System (NIMS)” as a definition.

 

21.  Section 6 was revised to cancel APD.SOP.3181 “Emergency Operations Plan” issued December 13, 2007.

 

4.1.9           APD.SOP.3086 Project Lifesaver Atlanta

 

1.    This directive was reviewed and required no changes.  Next review date will be November 3, 2013.

 

4.1.10         APD.SOP.3180 Unusual Occurrences

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with-“shall”.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout to correct preceding grammatical and numerical errors.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout to replace the “Fire Department (AFD)” – with- the “Department of Fire Rescue (AFR)”.

 

5.    This directive was revised throughout to update current Departmental work site addresses and phone numbers.

 

6.    Section 4.3.1was revised to include that the SWAT Unit has primary tactical command responsibility for calls in which the package is suspected or known to contain an explosive or incendiary device.

 

7.    Section 4.3.5 was revised to include that if an explosive device, or an article or object that could be an explosive device, is located: do not pick up or move items or objects suspected of containing explosives; immediately evacuate the area and secure the scene. All persons should be at least 1,000 feet away; notify a supervisor and have Communications contact the SWAT Team, a bomb technician, and the Department of Fire Rescue; and notify the Department’s Homeland Security Unit.

 

8.    Section 4.3.6 was revised to include that if a bomb detonates or other suspicious explosion occurs, the first responding officer shall: be alert for additional devices; evacuate the injured and request emergency medical services for the injured; secure the scene and evacuate the area for at least 1,000 feet; notify a supervisor and have Communications contact the SWAT Team, a bomb technician, and the Department of Fire Rescue; and attempt to obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses or victims on the scene or who must be transported to hospitals.

 

9.    Section 4.6.3 was revised to include that the SWAT Unit has primary tactical command responsibility for calls in which the package is suspected or known to contain an explosive or incendiary device.

 

10.  Section 4.6.4 was revised to include that the Intelligence Unit / Homeland Security Unit shall investigate crimes involving hazardous materials of a chemical or biological nature.

 

11.  Section 4.6.5 was revised to include that when the 911 operators receive a call in which the caller states that he or she has a suspicious package, the operator shall determine the nature of the biohazard contained in the package by checking the appropriate category on the Hazardous Threat Sheet (Form APD 408). The operator shall input that information into the remarks field on the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) screen in order for the responding officer to be advised. The operator shall also assess the need for medical assistance.

 

12.  Section 4.6.7(2) was revised to include that if a package is identified as suspect, the Intelligence Unit investigator shall take custody of the package after the Department of Fire Rescue makes the package safe, by triple bagging the package.

 

13.  Section 4.6.7(3) (i) was revised to include that if a package is identified as suspect, the Intelligence investigator shall view the suspicious letter or package for excessive masking tape, string or other security measures.

 

14.  Section 5.1 was revised to include the “Incident Command System (ICS)” as a definition.

 

15.  Section 5.2 was revised to include the “National Incident Management System (NIMS)” as a definition.

 

16.  Section 6 was revised to cancel APD.SOP.3180 “Unusual Occurrences”, Issued December 1, 2007.

 

17.  Section 7 was revised to add the following as references: APD.RCT.08.13 “NIMS Training Information” and APD.RCT.10.06 “NIMS Refresher and Application Examples”.

 

4.1.11         APD.SOP.3181 Emergency Operations Plan

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with-“shall”.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout to correct preceding grammatical and numerical errors.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout to replace the “Fire Department (AFD)” – with- the “Department of Fire Rescue (AFR)”.

 

5.    This directive was revised throughout to update current Departmental work site addresses and phone numbers.

 

6.    Section 4.3.1 was revised to include that the SWAT Unit has primary tactical command responsibility for calls in which the package is suspected or known to contain an explosive or incendiary device.

 

7.    Section 4.3.5 was revised to include that if an explosive device, or an article or object that could be an explosive device, is located: do not pick up or move items or objects suspected of containing explosives; immediately evacuate the area and secure the scene. All persons should be at least 1,000 feet away; notify a supervisor and have Communications contact the SWAT Team, a bomb technician, and the Department of Fire Rescue; and notify the Department’s Homeland Security Unit.

 

8.    Section 4.3.6 was revised to include that if a bomb detonates or other suspicious explosion occurs, the first responding officer shall: be alert for additional devices; evacuate the injured and request emergency medical services for the injured; secure the scene and evacuate the area for at least 1,000 feet; notify a supervisor and have Communications contact the SWAT Team, a bomb technician, and the Department of Fire Rescue; and attempt to obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses or victims on the scene or who must be transported to hospitals.

 

9.    Section 4.6.3 was revised to include that the SWAT Unit has primary tactical command responsibility for calls in which the package is suspected or known to contain an explosive or incendiary device.

 

10.  Section 4.6.4 was revised to include that the Intelligence Unit / Homeland Security Unit shall investigate crimes involving hazardous materials of a chemical or biological nature.

 

11.  Section 4.6.5 was revised to include that when the 911 operators receive a call in which the caller states that he or she has a suspicious package, the operator shall determine the nature of the biohazard contained in the package by checking the appropriate category on the Hazardous Threat Sheet (Form APD 408). The operator shall input that information into the remarks field on the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) screen in order for the responding officer to be advised. The operator shall also assess the need for medical assistance.

 

12.  Section 4.6.7(2) was revised to include that if a package is identified as suspect, the Intelligence Unit investigator shall take custody of the package after the Department of Fire Rescue makes the package safe, by triple bagging the package.

 

13.  Section 4.6.7(3) (i) was revised to include that if a package is identified as suspect, the Intelligence investigator shall view the suspicious letter or package for excessive masking tape, string or other security measures.

 

14.  Section 5.1 was revised to include the “Incident Command System (ICS)” as a definition.

 

15.  Section 5.2 was revised to include the “National Incident Management System (NIMS)” as a definition.

 

16.  Section 6 was revised to cancel APD.SOP.3180 “Unusual Occurrences” issued December 1, 2007.

 

4.1.12         APD.SOP.3182 Bomb Squad

 

1.    This directive was reviewed and required no changes.  The next review is scheduled October 26, 2013.

 

4.1.13         APD.SOP.3183 Extrication Teams

 

1.    Section 4.1.1, 4.3.2, and 4.3.4 were revised to change verbiage from “device” to “anti-arrest device”.  This will distinguish the protestor’s device from an explosive device.

 

2.    Section 4.3.2 was revised to include that the Mobile Field Force commander (or negotiator) will be videotaped while issuing the order to disperse.

 

3.    Section 6 was revised to cancel APD. SOP. 3183 “Extrication Teams” issued October 1, 2006.

 

4.1.14         APD.SOP.3192 Police Athletic League

 

1.    Section 3.1 was revised to read “The Community Oriented Policing Section Commander is responsible for the implementation of the PAL Unit and its programs.”

 

2.    Section 4.6.6 was revised to read “When authorized by a parent or legal guardian, PAL personnel must transport members home or to an alternate location approved by the parent or legal guardian. Staff personnel may also transport members that walk home on a space available basis when requested.”

 

4.1.15         APD.SOP.3200 Criminal Justice and Social Services Diversion Programs

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with- “shall”.

 

3.    Section 3.2 was revised to include that the Community Oriented Policing Section may accept referrals from members of the community, patrol officers, and investigators of youth in need of counseling and guidance through recreational activity (Police Athletic League) and by providing follow-up assistance.

 

4.    Section 3.7 was revised to include that the School Detective Unit will provide individual counseling and mentoring through approved programs for students in middle and high school, when necessary, and feasible. If individual counseling and mentoring is not available, the School Detective Unit will refer the matter to the Social Service Counselor assigned to each individual school.

 

5.    Section 4.2(3) was revised to include that the employee may use the United Way’s database on social service agencies 24 hours a day to get information on appropriate referrals, by dialing directly on the employee’s radio (ePortable: XTS 5000 – Type Two &Three and Mobile: XTL 25000 and XTL50000).

 

4.1.16         APD.SOP.4010 Traffic

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition Standard.

 

2.    Section 3.3 was revised to include supervisors will also be responsible for ensuring reported deficiencies are made to the appropriate streets and highway departments concerning identified patterns or contributing conditions.

 

3.    Section 3.4 was revised to include officers will also be responsible for reporting to their immediate supervisor as well as the appropriate street or highway department of any traffic patterns or engineering issues that impede safe traffic flow for their patrol area.

 

4.    Section 4.1.4 (5d) was revised to include the This Plan of Action memorandum and the subsequent follow-up memorandum should be forwarded through the chain of command to the Community Service Division (CSD) and the Special Operations Section (SOS) commanders.

 

5.    Section 4.2.2 (3) was revised to exclude that officers will use discretion when making pedestrian and bicycle violation cases.

 

6.    Section 4.3.7 was revised to include that all officers writing traffic citations will attend traffic court when properly subpoenaed by the court to appear on a case.

 

7.    Section 4.3.9 was revised to include that the Atlanta Police Department does not utilize a written warning system.  However, an officer can use, in conjunction with his or her training and judgment, an alternative to a written citation.

 

8.    Section 4.8.6 (1b) was revised to include the most desirable locations are those that are flat and provide sufficient sight distance to give approaching motorist adequate time to come to a safe stop and adequate shoulders and turn-out areas for safe evaluation and processing of drivers suspected of a traffic offense.  The field supervisor should visit a potential checkpoint location prior to calling officers to ensure the area is appropriate.

 

9.    Section 4.8.6 (1c) was revised to include the location selected for a checkpoint should minimize interference with the normal flow of traffic as much as possible.  If a checkpoint backs up traffic, it is intrusive for the motorist and cumbersome for the officers, and hence unproductive.  Additionally, consideration should be given to the reasonableness of holding a checkpoint in a location or at a time that the majority of motorists would be traveling to or from a regularly scheduled event, such as a worship service or sporting event.  The field supervisor should monitor the traffic flow during a checkpoint and adjust accordingly.

 

10.  Section 4.8.6 (2b) was revised to include officers who participate in checkpoint operations should be fully aware of all procedural aspects and should carry out their assigned checkpoint functions.

 

11.  Section 4.8.8 was revised to include a section for checkpoint records which states:  The on-scene supervisor will document all aspects of the checkpoint operation using Form APD 694 and turn the completed form in to the watch commander before the end of the tour of duty.  The watch commander will review the report and forward through the chain of command to the SOS commander for inclusion in traffic analysis.  The report should contain the following:

 

a.    Establishment of Checkpoint:  The details of the checkpoint’s selection will be made a matter of record.  This should include the identification of the various reasons for selecting the specific site such as drunk-driving problem identified in area or theft of vehicles in area.  It should also include number of officers involved in operations, if other employees used, and the physical layout of the checkpoint.

 

b.    Checkpoint Operation:  Information pertaining to the actual operation of the checkpoint needs to be documented in the report.  This includes:

 

       (a.)   The selection criteria used to stop motorists (i.e. every vehicle, every third vehicle, seatbelt check);

 

       (b.)   The need for temporary “shut downs” because of congestion, officers on paperwork, or other reasons;

 

       (c.)   The number of drivers detained for further evaluation and the methods of evaluation used (i.e. drivers without proper identification, insurance, or possibly wanted);

 

       (d.)   The number of citations written; and

 

       (e.)   The number of arrests made and the charge.

 

12.  Section 4.13.6 was revised to include that a vehicle will be impounded if the driver is arrested, not qualified, not capable to drive the vehicle due to impairment, or not having a valid license, and the operator refuses to release the vehicle to a person of his or her own choosing who is present and is properly qualified and capable of operating the vehicle, or there is no such person present.

 

13.  Section 4.13.9 was revised to include every impounded vehicle will be inventoried prior to its release to the wrecker service.  All property that is considered “valuable” will be removed, inventoried, and turned into the Property Control Unit.

 

4.1.17         APD.SOP.4040 Special Operations Section

 

1.    Section 3.1 was revised to include the organizational change from the Field Operation Division (FOD) to the Community Service Division (CSD).

 

2.    Section 4.1.3 was revised to include that employees are allowed to take incremental leave as defined in the Timekeeping policy (APD.SOP.2050), as approved by the supervisors and consistent with this section.

 

3.    Section 4.2.4 was revised to include that the Motorcycle Unit will conduct training quarterly as scheduling allows.

 

4.    Section 4.2.6 was revised to include that employees who fail to meet the quarterly or annual training and re-certification requirements will not be permitted to operate a city motorcycle. Employee will be subject to reassignment should said employee fail to meet established training requirements within prescribed re-training or re-certification period not to exceed three total attempts.

 

5.    Section 4.2.7 was revised to include that approval for take-home city motorcycles will be based upon the following criteria; employee’s job performance; complaints against the employee; employee’s productivity; abuse of sick leave; and any other factors that may adversely affect the employee or the Department.

 

5.    Section 4.2.10 was revised to include that the use of City motorcycles for an approved extra job will be limited to functions within the City of Atlanta.

 

6.    Section 4.2.14 was revised to include that officers and motorcycle inspections will be conducted quarterly by the on duty supervisor.

 

7.    Section 4.5.2, 4.5.4, 4.5.5, 4.5.6, 4.5.7, 4.5.8, and 4.5.12 were revised to change verbiage from “videotape” to “recorded material”.

 

8.    Section 4.5.9 was revised to include that the expended recorded material shall be secured in a locked file cabinet for storage or evidentiary use in a secure location.  A copy of the arrest will remain at the Special Operations Section/ DUI Task Force office and forwarded upon request to the solicitors office.  A log shall be maintained when evidence is transferred to the courts for prosecution.

 

9.    Section 4.5.10 was revised to include that only the DUI Task Force supervisor or the inventory control officer will have access to the locked file cabinet/evidence room.

 

10.  Section 4.5.11 was revised to include that at the direction of the DUI Task Force supervisor, recorded material shall remain stored for a period of at least 3 years.  At the end of the period, the recorded material shall be submitted to the Property Control Unit for indefinite retention as outlined in APD. SOP.6030 “Property and Evidence Control”, section 4.2 Submitting Property and Evidence.

 

4.1.18         APD.SOP.5190 Guidelines for Participating in Investigative Task Forces
 

1.    Sworn APD personnel assigned to a taskforce shall remain in their current position for a period of time to be determined by their Section Commander.  At the end of their assignment the APD sworn personnel will return to the worksite from which they were assigned prior to joining the taskforce.

 

2.    The (MOU) will establish the method for evaluating task force results and the need to continue operations is essential. A monthly report of task force activities will be available for review by all participating agency heads and control group members.  In addition, a quarterly report outlining the taskforce activities must be submitted to the Chief and Assistant Chief of Police.

 

4.1.19         APD.SOP.5192 Auto Theft Task Force
 

1.    Section 4.3.4 was revised to include that employees assigned to the Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) will wear black BDU pants and long or short sleeve t-shirts with the Department approved black mesh vest that clearly and readily identifies the employee as a police officer.

 

2.    Section 4.3.5 was revised to include that employees assigned to the ATTF may wear coveralls at the discretion of the supervisor. The coveralls will have an Atlanta Police patch and an ATTF rocker on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge patch on the left breast pocket, and an embroidered cloth nameplate on the right breast pocket.

 

4.1.20         APD.SOP.6020 Central Records
 

1.    The reviews resulted in the removal of all GCIC related functions to the GCIC SOP. 

 

4.1.21         APD.SOP.6061 Reporting Revenue

 

1.    Section 4.3.2 was revised to include that the Accounting Technician shall generate a report from the Departmental daily reports showing a running total of the number of items issued by classification and to whom.  The report shall be used to prepare a monthly report showing the same information.  The computer shall be used to generate and maintain such information.

 

2.    Section 4.5, 4.6.2, 4.8, and 5.2 were revised to eliminate court payments from the reporting process since the Atlanta Police Department is no longer responsible for handling court payments.

 

3.    Section 4.7 was revised to include that the Accounting Technician submits the report to the Financial Management Unit (FMU) daily, but notifies the Property Control Unit (PCU) commander if there is a discrepancy.

 

4.1.22         APD.SOP.6110 Chaplains

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department to replace “will” –with- “shall”.

 

2.    Section 4..1.5 (2) was revised to read: Chaplains who are not members of the Department must be endorsed by his or her religious organizations as a minister and must have been engaged in active ministry as his or her principal vocation in life for a minimum of five year. The previous policy had a requirement of two years.

 

3.    Section 4.2.2(1) was revised to include the new phone number for the Director of Chaplaincy.

 

4.    Section 4.2.2 (4)(b) and (5)(b) was revised to indicate the use of cell phone that replaced the use of pagers.

 

4.1.23         APD.SOP.6141 Mobile Community Outreach Police Station (MCOPS)
 

1.    Section 3.3 was revised to include the driver/operator will be responsible for driving the vehicle to the event site and setting it up for operation.  The assigned driver must complete a MCOPS Event Call-Out Checklist and Event Log Sheet (Form APD-950) and be available for any situation that may arise with the vehicle during deployment.

 

2.    Section 4.2 was revised to include that to schedule the MCOPS vehicle, a supervisor must contact the Weed and Seed supervisor or designee with details for the event or incident.  The Weed and Seed supervisor or designee will ensure that the requested detail complies with the approved uses of the vehicle, check for scheduling conflicts and request approval from the COPS commander.

 

3.    Section 4.6 was revised to include the MCOPS vehicle is currently stored at The Police Annex, 3493 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway by Property Control.

 

4.    Section 6 was revised to cancel APD. SOP. 6141 “Mobile Community Outreach Police Station (MCOPS)” issued July 1, 2004.

 

4.1.24         APD.SOP.6160 Drug Testing and Destruction

 

1.    Section 3.1 was revised to replace Information Services Section (ISS) with Corporate Services Section (CSS).

 

2.    Section 3.2 was revised to read “The Corporate Services Section (CSS) Commander will implement this directive, appoint a Drug Evidence Custodian (DEC) and one or more assistant DEC’s. The Drug Evidence Custodians (DEC) are responsible for the transportation of all drug evidence, maintaining a system of storage for drug evidence, and documenting and preserving the chain-of-custody.”

 

3.    Section 3.3 was revised to read, “Information Services Section (CSS) Commander will supervise the drug testing program, the system of storage for all of the Department’s drug evidence, the chain-of-custody of the drug evidence, and the destruction of drug evidence.”

 

4.    In Section 4.6.1, the Drug Evidence Custodians (DEC) replaced the Crime Lab Commander.

 

4.1.25         APD.SOP.7032 Crime Prevention Unit

 

1.    This directive was revised throughout to include the CALEA 5th Edition Standards.

 

2.    This directive was revised throughout at the request of the City of Atlanta Law Department, to replace “will” –with-“shall”.

 

3.    This directive was revised throughout to indicate that the Crime Prevention Unit is under the command of the Community Services Division.

 

4.    This directive was revised throughout to  indicate that the Crime Prevention Unit Commander is responsible for the implementation of this directive; for daily supervision of the activities and operations of the employees assigned to the Unit: and for liaison between the Unit’s crime prevention programs and the patrol zones.  The Unit Commander reports directly to the Community Oriented Policing Section Major.  All reference to a Director has been taken out of this policy to reflect the new command structure.

 

5.    Section 4.3(5) was revised to read, “The section that read the Crime Prevention Inspectors shall encourage citizens to join Operation Identification and enter the identification number into the Operation Identification Tracking System was taken out of the policy. Operation Identification is no longer used by the Atlanta Police Department.”

 

6.    Section 4.5.4(5) (6) was revised to read as following: The section that read the Crime Prevention Inspectors shall update information and maintain files needed for the Emergency Contact System, including providing the business owner with an updated Emergency Code Number (ECN) and sticker if necessary was taken out of policy. With the advancement in technology as regard to alarm system and most businesses being monitored by and independent security company, the Crime Prevention Inspectors have discontinued this service.

 

7.    Section 6 was revised to include the cancellation of APD.SOP.6140 “Community Services Unit”, issued December 1, 2007.

 

5.               DEFINITIONS

 

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6.               CANCELLATIONS

 

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7.               REFERENCES

 

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