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Applicable To: all employees |
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Approval
Authority: Chief George N. Turner |
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Signature: Signed by GNT |
Date Signed: 2/24/12 |
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This order summarizes revisions to existing directives and new 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.SO.12.01 Written Directive Update February 2012
1. This order summarizes revisions to existing directives and new directives.
4.2.1 APD.SOP.2040 Grievance Procedures
1. This directive was developed in compliance with Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition.
2. Section 4.15 was revised to include: If an employee initiates a grievance against an employee within their chain of command, the employee shall take the grievance to the next higher rank within their chain of command, so as to remove the subject of the action from the grievance process.
1. Section 4.1.7 was revised and now states: The Firearms Training Unit shall conduct firearms training annually to ensure that all sworn employees demonstrate proficiency with the issued service pistol and other authorized firearms. Employees who fail to initially qualify with the service pistol shall be remediated and allowed a second qualification attempt that same training day. Employees who fail to qualify or do not demonstrate adequate proficiency in weapons operation or safety shall immediately surrender their issued service pistol to the Firearms Training Unit and be placed in a non-enforcement status. Within thirty (30) days of being placed in a non-enforcement status, the employee shall be ordered to attend a minimum of two (2) additional remedial sessions with a member of the Firearms Training Unit. The amount of remediation shall be determined on a case by case basis. Within forty-five (45) days of being placed in a non-enforcement status, the employee shall be scheduled for a third qualification attempt on a day to be determined by the Firearms Training Unit Commander. Employees who fail to qualify on the third qualification attempt shall remain in a non-enforcement status and be required to complete the forty (40) hour Recruit Mandate Firearms Training Course with the next scheduled class. Upon successful completion the employee shall return to full duty. In the event that the employee fails Recruit Mandate Firearms Training, the employee shall be recommended for termination.
2. Section 4.2.7 was revised and now states: When executing a specific duty assignment and after the successful completion of the FAA approved LEO flying armed training program, sworn employees may fly armed aboard aircrafts. The employee must submit an approval letter signed by the chief, or division commander and the employee must also submit the Agency ORI to the Transportation Security Administration prior to attempting access onto the aircraft. (14 Code Federal Regulations (CFR) part 108.219, Federal Register, Vol. 66, page 27330)
3. Section 4.11.3 was revised and now states: For the Patrol Rifle Program, the only department authorized rifle is a factory standard AR platform rifle, gas-operated, semi-automatic, .223 caliber rifle, with 5lbs minimum trigger pull, equipped with iron sights, and barrel length must be 16’’ to 20’’. In addition, the only ammunition authorized in the patrol rifle is the Department issued .223 caliber, 55 grain soft point bullets.
4.2.3 APD.SOP.3067 Gang Data Reporting
1. This directive review resulted in no changes to the policy. There were no changes to State Law, City Ordinances, or Accreditation Standards which applied to this policy.
4.2.4 APD.SOP.3140 Night Commander
1. Throughout the directive was developed in compliance with Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition.
2. Policy Section was revised to include: The function of the Night Commander is intended to:
a. Policy Section (1) was revised to include: Ensure the presence of an on-duty command level supervisor during the morning watch hours.
3. Section 3.1 was revised to include: The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall monitor this process, may adjust the hours, and may identify additional significant events when a Night Commander must be notified or must respond to the scene.
4. Section 3.3 was revised to include: The Night Commander shall ensure that all employees under his or her direct supervision at the scene of a significant event are in compliance with established police procedures. If necessary, the Night Commander shall make decisions and issue orders pertaining to police operational activities. The normal duty hours for the assigned Night Commander shall be Monday – Friday from 2230 – 0630 hours. The duty hours for the temporary Night Commander, who shall fill in for the assigned Night Commander, shall be Saturday – Sunday from 1900 – 0300 hours.
5. Section 3.4 was revised to include: All departmental section commanders and assistant section commanders shall assume the duties and responsibilities of temporary Night Commander when scheduled or directed by the FOD commander.
6. Section 4.1.2 was revised to include: The FOD Commander shall establish a Night Commander log book to be securely and permanently affixed inside of each of the six zone precincts.
7. Section 4.1.3 was revised to include: The Night Commander shall be responsible for visiting each zone during his or her tour of duty and signing in on the Night Commander’s log indicating their name and time of visit. An exception to this requirement would be a significant event that occurs for the duration of the shift.
8. Section 4.4 was added to include: The assigned Night Commander shall be assigned unit radio number 18. The temporary Night Commanders shall use their assigned radio numbers. Generally, the Night Commander shall operate using the Detective radio channel or the Zone Five radio channel. The temporary Night Commander shall coordinate with the on-duty Communications Section’s watch commander at the beginning of each tour of duty and provide their name, and cellular telephone number.
9. Section 4.5 was revised to include: The Night Commander shall possess a portable police radio and a cellular telephone at all times while on duty. The Night Commander must notify the Communications Section’s watch commander of the beginning time and ending time of each tour of duty.
10. Section 4.6 was revised to include: Upon the completion of his or her tour of duty each night, the Night Commander shall submit a written report to the FOD commander. The FOD Commander shall ensure that a copy of the Night Commander’s report shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police, the SSD Commander, the CID Commander, the SSP Commander, and the other Command Staff members on a daily basis.
11. Section 4.7 was revised to include: The Night Commander shall call the Chief of Police whenever an officer is killed or seriously injured in the line of duty; uses of deadly force resulting in a death or serious bodily injury; incidents involving death or serious bodily injury involving Atlanta Police civilian personnel or any incident that may result in high profile media attention.
12. Section 4.9 was revised to include: While on the scene of a major incident, the Night Commander shall be the liaison between the department and the media and shall conduct all media interviews.
13. Section 4.12 (12) was revised to include: Any incidents that generated or shall generate media (television, radio, newspaper) coverage.
4.2.5 APD.SOP.3151 Use of Marked Take-Home Vehicles
1. This directive was developed in compliance with Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition.
2. The Policy Section was revised to read: It is the policy of the Atlanta Police Department to authorize marked take – home vehicles for officers who live within the city limits of Atlanta.
3. Section 3.1 was revised to include: Section commanders shall increase police visibility to the citizens of Atlanta in accordance with this directive by permitting selected officers who reside in the city limits of Atlanta to use marked police vehicles during off duty hours.
4. Section 3.2 was revised to include: Sworn employees selected to take marked vehicles home overnight are responsible for ensuring the care, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of the vehicle through the City Shop of the Office of Fleet Services.
5. Section 4.1 (1) was revised to include: An officer shall conduct a vehicle inspection and complete the vehicle maintenance checklist on the back of the Daily Activity Report (Form APD 607) before operating the vehicle. Any minor maintenance problem shall be promptly reported to the immediate supervisor and corrected by the City shop of the Office of Fleet Services.
6. Section 4.2.1 (1a) was added and states: Officers shall have successfully completed the new hire probationary period.
7. Section 4.2.1 (1d) was revised to include: Officers must volunteer to participate in the take – home vehicle program.
8. Section 4.2.1 (1f) was revised to include: Officers must be assigned to the section commander that makes that selection.
9. Section 4.2.1 (1g) was revised to include: Officers must not have had any suspension days.
10. Section 4.2.1 (1h) was revised to include: Officers must not have an at fault vehicle accident from the date of selection, in order to remain eligible.
11. Section 4.2.1 (2) now states the following: Section commanders shall submit monthly reports to the commander of the Field Operations Division on the use of marked take – home vehicles by the off – duty officers. The Field Operations Division shall forward a comprehensive report to the Chief’s office. The reports shall include but not limited to:”
12. Section 4.2.1 (3) was revised to include: Officers (except Hit & Run Officers) driving marked vehicles off duty shall wear the approved department uniform (see APD.SOP.2130 “Dress Code/Uniforms”) while operating the vehicle. They shall adhere to all State Laws, City Ordinances and departmental rules, regulations and policies. They shall also be required to enforce all laws and ordinances coming to their attention while operating the vehicle.
13. Section 4.2.1 (4) was revised to include: Officers operating a marked take-home vehicle (other than motorcycles) shall wear a seat belt. Also, the officer shall ensure that each passenger in their care wears a seatbelt while the vehicle is in operation.
14. Section 4.2.1 (7) was revised to include: Take-home patrol cars shall not be used on regular assigned tours of duty. Take home vehicles (cars) assigned to officers in the DUI Task Force, SWAT, K-9, and the Hit & Run Unit may be used on regular tours of duty.
15. Section 4.2.1 (8) was added and states: When off-duty, and operating their take-home vehicle, an officer shall use the word “Unit” followed by their four digit ID number and ending in an “X” (example: “Unit 0123X”to identify themselves on the police radio.
16. Section 4.2.1 (10) was added to include: Vehicles awarded by the Atlanta Police Foundation’s housing program and operated by Atlanta Police Department personnel shall adhere to all policies, procedures, regulations, and restrictions as set forth in this policy.
4.2.6 APD.SOP.3152 Employee Involved Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation
1. This directive was developed in compliance with Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) 5th Edition.
2. The title of the directive was changed from “Traffic Accident Review Board” to “Employee Involved Motor Vehicle Collision Investigations.”
3. Purpose Section was revised to include: “to standardize the investigative and disciplinary process pertaining to employees’ involvement in motor vehicle collisions.”
4. Policy Section states: Office of Professional Standards (OPS) Packages shall be initiated on all motor vehicle collisions involving Atlanta Police Department vehicles to determine employee culpability and to promote consistency of discipline.
5. Section 3.2 was revised to include: OPS shall maintain all records of city motor vehicle collisions as outlined in this directive.
6. Section 3.3 was revised to include: The Training Academy shall ensure that remedial driver training is conducted for those determined by command to be in need of said training.
7. Section 3.4 was revised to include: Supervisors are responsible for investigating motor vehicle collisions involving employees and completing the necessary documentation.
8. Section 4.1 was added to include: Investigating Authority.
9. Section 4.1.1 was added to include: Command shall investigate all employee involved motor vehicle collisions, with the exception of those incidents where the severity or circumstances warrants OPS conducting the investigation. This shall be determined by the section commander.
10. Section 4.2 was revised to include: City Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation Package.
11. Section 4.2.1 was revised to include: The supervisor of the employee involved in a motor vehicle collision shall:
12. Section 4.2.1 (2) was added to include: “Shall obtain an OPS Control Number.”
13. Section 4.2.1 (6a) was added to include: “narrative summary of incident.”
14. Section 4.2.1 (6b) was added to include: Detailed analysis of the collision, including the extent of vehicle and/or property damage and contributing factors.
15. Section 4.2.2 was revised to include: All repair estimates for department owned or operated vehicles involved in motor vehicle collisions shall be obtained from a city- approved vehicle repair facility.
16. Section 4.2.3 was revised to include: The employee’s section commander shall ensure that the completed city motor vehicle collision investigation package is submitted to OPS within 14 days of the accident.
17. Section 4.2.4 was revised to include: The employee’s chain of command shall review the completed city motor vehicle collision investigation package, all available reports, and related documents to ascertain cause and determine responsibility for the purpose of recommending corrective and/or disciplinary action, and improving the department’s driving standard. Investigations shall be initiated on all reports of motor vehicle collisions involving:”
18. Section 4.2.5 was revised to include: To further assist in ascertaining the circumstances related to an employee’s accident, the investigative authority may examine data collected from the Crash Data Retrieval System (CDR) in the vehicle involved in an accident. For accuracy, the collected data must be analyzed and interpreted by a Crash Data Retrieval Specialist.
19. Section 4.4.2 was revised to include: Section commanders shall ensure that all employees that have been sanctioned for their involvement in at-fault motor vehicle collisions be required to attend remedial driver training. This training should occur as soon as possible, at the Academy Director’s direction.
20. Section 4.4.5 was revised to include: Section Commanders shall reserve the authority in cases where recklessness was a factor, to issue a more severe discipline than is listed below.
21. Section 5.2 was added to include: Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Specialist: A person who has completed the Bosch Preferred Crash Data Retrieval Technician Course and Data Analyst Certification Course from a Crash Data Group (CDR Distributor) approved instructor and is certified in the operating of the Crash Data Retrieval System as well as the analysis of the retrieved data.
4.2.8 APD.SOP.7030 Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS)
1. This directive is new was unanimously approved in both the Expert Review and in the Command Review.
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APD.SO.07.01 Written Directive Update – January 2007 effective date January 1, 2007 APD.SO.07.03 Written Directive Update – April 2007 effective date April 1, 2007 APD.SO.07.04 Written Directive Update – May 2007 effective date May 1, 2007 APD.SO.07.07 Written Directive Update – July 2007 effective date July 17, 2007 APD.SO.07.09 Written Directive Update – December 2007 effective date December 1, 2007 APD.SO.07.10 Written Directive Update – December 2007 effective date December 21, 2007
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