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POLICYMANUAL
PROCEDUREMANUAL
BOISEPOLICEDEPARTMENT
POLICYMANUAL
LASTUPDATEJULY1,2016
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POLICYMANUALINTRODUCTION
ItshallbetheultimateresponsibilityoftheChiefofPolicetodeterminetheenforcementneedsofthe
CityofBoise.TheBoisePoliceDepartmentenforceslawsfirmlyandfairlywithnofavoritismin
regulation,andwithoutregardtoindividualpersonalpreferencesorpolitics.Webelievebymaintaining
thepublicsconfidenceatthehighestlevel,thepolicemissionisefficientlyaccomplished.
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentmaintainsPolicyandProcedureManuals,developedunderthedirectionof
thePolicyCommittee,reviewedbyDepartmentCommandStaff,approvedbytheChief,anddistributed
electronically.
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentPolicyManualisacollectionofpolicies,organizedbyoperational
andadministrativesection.PoliciesarebroadstatedtermsthatreflecttheDepartment's
missionstatement,corevaluesandethics,guidingprinciples,andthegeneralparametersof
Departmentoperations.Policyiswrittenandpublishedtoinformthepublicandemployeesof
theprinciplesemployeesaretoadheretointheperformanceoftheDepartment'slaw
enforcementfunctionsandbusinessoperations.
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentProceduresManualisacollectionofboththegenerallyapplicable
anddivisionspecificessentialprocedures,organizedbyoperationalandadministrativesection.
Proceduresshallnotbeinconflictwith,replace,orsupersedeanythingintheapprovedPolicy
Manual.Eachprocedureisawrittendirective,applicabletoallwhoperformtheactionortask.
TheDivisionCommandermayspecifysomeproceduresspecifictothedivision.Divisionspecific
proceduresincludedintheProcedureManualshallbelimitedtothosestatingtheessential
elementsofthelawenforcementaction.Failuretoperformthespecifiedactioninaccordance
withtheprocedureisinconsistentwithoneormoredepartmentpolicies.
BoththePolicyManualandtheProceduresManualarefordepartmentuseonlyanddonotapplytoany
criminalorcivilproceedings.Departmentpolicyandprocedureshouldnotbeconstruedasacreationof
higherlegalstandardsofsafetyorcareinanevidentiarysensewithrespecttothirdpartyclaims.The
failureofanemployeetoconformtoanyprovisionofpolicy,procedure,orcommanddirectivesrelated
totheperformanceoftheirduty,mayformthebasisforanadministrativeinvestigationandany
resultingdiscipline.
ThemanualsareinadditiontoanddonotsupersedetheCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook,
exceptasnecessarytogiveeffecttotheexpresstermsoftheCollectiveLaborAgreementbetweenthe
CityofBoiseandLocal486oftheInternationalBrotherhoodofPoliceOfficersornecessaryforthesafe
provisionoflawenforcementservices.Duetolegaland/orsafetyconcernsrelatedtolawenforcement
services,itmaybenecessaryfortheBoisePolicetoimplementrulesandproceduresthatvaryfromthe
CityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook.Insuchcases,thevariancewillbeclearlyidentifiedand,inthe
eventofaconflict,thedepartmentpolicyandprocedurewillprevail.ThePolicyCommitteeChairperson
willworkwithBoiseCityHumanResourcestoresolveanypolicyconflicts.
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TheDepartmentPolicyandProcedureManualswillnotcontaininformationthatisalreadyincludedin
othermanuals,directives,jobaids,ortraining;unlessitisnecessarytorestateastandardof
performanceortheessentialstepsinaprocess.Suchdocumentsmaybereferenced,ifappropriate.
Documentsfrequentlyreferencedinclude:
CityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook(applicabletoallCityofBoiseemployees)
CollectiveLaborAgreement(applicabletocontractemployees)
TheOfficer'sResourceGuide(ORG)(aJobPerformanceAid)
InordertomakethePolicyManualandtheProceduresManualeffectiveworkingdocumentsfor
Departmentemployees,itisimportantthatusersprovidecommentsontheiraccuracyandusability.
AnycommentsandrecommendationsforchangeshouldbedirectedtothePolicyCommittee
Chairperson.
ThemanualisintendedprimarilyasareferencedocumentforDepartmentemployees.
EqualEmploymentOpportunity
TheCityofBoiseprovidesequalopportunitytoallemployeesandapplicantsforemploymentwithout
regardtorace,color,religion,gender,age,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,genderidentity,disability,
veteransstatusoranyotherapplicablelegallyprotectedstatus.SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicy
Handbook
ControllingTerms
Shall:Mandatory
Will:Indicatescomplianceasconditionspermit.
Should:Advisory.
May:Permissive,dependinguponsoundjudgment.
SexualHarassment
Sexualharassmentconsistsofunwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavors,andotherverbal
orphysicalconductofasexualnatureandcaninvolvemalesorfemalesbeingharassedbyemployeesof
eithersex.Althoughsexualharassmenttypicallyinvolvesapersoninagreaterpositionofauthorityas
theharasser,individualsinpositionsoflesserorequalauthorityalsocanbefoundresponsiblefor
engaginginprohibitedharassment.Thirdparties,suchascustomersandvendors,arealsoprohibited
fromharassingemployees.
TheCity,andthePoliceDepartment,willneitherallownortoleratesexualharassmentinanyformby
anyemployeeorothers.SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook.
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DrugFreeWorkplace
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentiscommittedtohavingadrugandalcoholfreeworkenvironment.
Therefore,allemployeesmustabidebytheCitysDrugFreeWorkplaceregulation.SeeCityof
BoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook
ViolenceFreeWorkplace
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentSupportstheCityOfBoiseViolenceFreeWorkplacePolicyandwillnot
tolerateactsofworkplaceviolencecommittedbyoragainstemployees.AllBoisePoliceDepartment
Employeesarestrictlyprohibitedfrommakingthreats,whetherdirectorindirect,orengagingin
violentacts.SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook
CommunityPolicingIntent
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentrecognizesthatweareanintegralelementofthecommunitywe
serve;hence,wededicateourselvestoworkingwithourpopulaceatalllevels.Wearecommittedto
buildingandstrengtheningpartnershipswithinourcommunity,withthegoalofpreventing,
lesseningandsolvingcrimeandworkingwithothersonproblemsthatprecludeusfromachieving
BoiseCitysvisionofbecomingthelivablecityinthecountry.
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BOISEPOLICEDEPARTMENTORGANIZATION
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BOISEPOLICEDEPARTMENTCOMMANDGROUPS
Groupnamesfollowaspecifieddesignation,basedontherankoftheindividualdirectlyincommandof
theparticulargroup.
COMMANDEDBY
GROUPNAME
EXAMPLE
Chief
Department
BoisePoliceDepartment
DeputyChief
Bureau
OperationsBureau
Captain/Commander
Division
PatrolDivision
Lieutenant/MidLevelManager/
SectionorWatch(multiple
Victim/WitnessorDaysWatch
WatchCommander/Lieutenant
teamsorfunctions)
Sergeant/Supervisor
Unit(s)orTeam
ValleyNightsSMTTeam
Othersmallgroupsasdefinedby Unit,Team,orOffice
PurchasingUnit
theDivisionCommander
COREVALUES
Safety:Safetyisofparamountimportanceinallaspectsofourwork.Weregardthesafetyof
ouremployees,ourcitizens,andourcommunitiesasourhighestpriority.
Service:Wearecommittedtomakingdecisionsinthebestinterestofthecommunityweserve,
providingthehighestqualitypoliceservices,andexceedingourcustomersexpectations.We
embracecommunityinputandinvolvementtoenhancepublicsafety,preventandsolvecrime,
andaddressqualityoflifeissues.
Leadership:Westrivetomaintaintheproudtraditionofourpastwhilemeetingthechallenges
ofourfuture.Weexpectouremployeestobeleadersinourorganizationandcommunity.We
believeindoingtherightthing,intherightway,attherighttime,andfortherightreasons.
Accountability:Westrivetobecourageous,fair,anddecisiveandholdourselvesaccountable
forouractionsanddecisions.Weoperateopenly,maintainingpublictrustandconfidence.
Professionalism:Werequirethehighestprofessionalandethicalstandardsanddemonstrate
honestyandintegrityinourwordsandactions.Wetreateveryonewithrespectanddignity,
preservelife,protectproperty,andrespectconstitutionalrightswhileenforcingthelawwith
fairnessandimpartiality.
Creativity:Weprovideanenvironmentthatfosterscreativethinkingandanindividualizedand
innovativeapproachtoeachsituation.Wecontinuouslyseekemployeeinputtoimproveour
practices,programs,andservices.
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LAWENFORCEMENTCODEOFETHICS
Asalawenforcementofficer,myfundamentaldutyistoservethecommunity,tosafeguardlivesand
property,toprotecttheinnocentagainstdeception,theweakagainstoppressionorintimidationand
thepeacefulagainstviolenceordisorder,andtorespecttheconstitutionalrightsofalltoliberty,
equality,andjustice.
Iwillkeepmyprivatelifeunsulliedasanexampletoallandwillbehaveinamannerthatdoesnotbring
discredittomeortomyagency.Iwillmaintaincourageouscalminthefaceofdanger,scorn,orridicule;
developselfrestraint;andbeconstantlymindfulofthewelfareofothers.Honestinthoughtanddeed
bothinmypersonalandofficiallife,Iwillbeexemplaryinobeyingthelawandtheregulationsofmy
department.WhateverIseeorhearinaconfidentialnatureorthatisconfidedtomeinmyofficial
capacitywillbekepteversecretunlessrevelationisnecessaryintheperformanceofmyduty.
Iwillneveractofficiouslyorpermitpersonalfeelings,prejudices,politicalbeliefs,aspirations,
animosities,orfriendshipstoinfluencemydecisions.Withnocompromiseforcrimeandwithrelentless
prosecutionofcriminals,Iwillenforcethelawcourteouslyandappropriatelywithoutfearorfavor,
maliceorillwill,neveremployingunnecessaryforceorviolenceandneveracceptinggratuities.
Irecognizethebadgeofmyofficeasasymbolofpublicfaith,andIacceptitasapublictrusttobeheld
solongasIamtruetotheethicsofpoliceservice.Iwillneverengageinactsofcorruptionorbribery,
norwillIcondonesuchactsbyotherpoliceofficers.Iwillcooperatewithalllegallyauthorizedagencies
andtheirrepresentativesinthepursuitofjustice.
IknowthatIaloneamresponsibleformyownstandardofprofessionalperformanceandwilltakeevery
reasonableopportunitytoenhanceandimprovemylevelofknowledgeandcompetence.
Iwillconstantlystrivetoachievetheseobjectivesandideals,dedicatingmyselfbeforeGodtomychosen
professionlawenforcement.
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LAWENFORCEMENTCODEOFCONDUCT
Alllawenforcementofficersmustbefullyawareoftheethicalresponsibilitiesoftheirpositionandmust
striveconstantlytoliveuptothehighestpossiblestandardsofprofessionalpolicing.
TheInternationalAssociationofChiefsofPolicebelievesitimportantthatpoliceofficershaveclear
adviceandcounselavailabletoassisttheminperformingtheirdutiesconsistentwiththesestandards,
andhasadoptedthefollowingethicalmandatesasguidelinestomeettheseends.
PrimaryResponsibilitiesofaPoliceOfficer:
Apoliceofficeractsasanofficialrepresentativeofgovernmentwhoisrequiredandtrustedtowork
withinthelaw.Theofficerspowersanddutiesareconferredbystatue.Thefundamentaldutiesofa
policeofficerincludeservingthecommunity,safeguardinglivesandproperty,protectingtheinnocent,
keepingthepeaceandensuringtherightsofalltoliberty,equality,andjustice.
PerformanceoftheDutiesofaPoliceOfficer:
Apoliceofficershallperformalldutiesimpartially,withoutfavororaffectionorillwillandwithout
regardtostatus,sex,race,religion,politicalbelieforaspiration.Allcitizenswillbetreatedequallywith
courtesy,consideration,anddignity.
Officerswillneverallowpersonalfeelings,animosities,orfriendshipstoinfluenceofficialconduct.Laws
willbeenforcedappropriatelyandcourteouslyandincarryingouttheirresponsibilities,officerswill
strivetoobtainmaximumcooperationfromthepublic.Theywillconductthemselvesinappearanceand
deportmentinsuchamannerastoinspireconfidenceandrespectforthepositionofpublictrustthey
hold.
Discretion:
Apoliceofficerwilluseresponsiblythediscretionvestedinhispositionandexerciseitwithinthelaw.
Theprincipleofreasonablenesswillguidetheofficersdeterminations,andtheofficerwillconsiderall
surroundingcircumstancesindeterminingwhetheranylegalactionshallbetaken.
Consistentandwiseuseofdiscretion,basedonprofessionalpolicingcompetence,willdomuchto
preservegoodrelationshipsandretaintheconfidenceofthepublic.Therecanbedifficultyinchoosing
betweenconflictingcoursesofaction.Itisimportanttorememberthatatimelywordofadvicerather
thanarrestwhichmaybecorrectinappropriatecircumstancecanbeamoreeffectivemeansof
achievingadesiredend.
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UseofForce:
Apoliceofficerwillneveremployunnecessaryforceorviolenceandwilluseonlysuchforceinthe
dischargeofdutyasisreasonableinallcircumstances.
Theuseofforceshouldbeusedonlywiththegreatestrestraintandonlyafterdiscussion,negotiation,
andpersuasionhavebeenfoundtobeinappropriateorineffective.Whiletheuseofforceisoccasionally
unavoidable,everypoliceofficerwillrefrainfromunnecessaryinflictionofpainorsufferingandwill
neverengageincruel,degrading,orinhumanetreatmentofanyperson.
Confidentiality:
Whateverapoliceofficersees,hears,orlearnsofthatisofaconfidentialnaturewillbekeptsecret
unlesstheperformanceofdutyorlegalprovisionrequiresotherwise.
Employeesofthepublichavearighttosecurityandprivacy,andinformationobtainedaboutthemmust
notbeimproperlydivulged.
Integrity:
Apoliceofficerwillnotengageinactsofcorruptionorbribery,norwillanofficercondonesuchactsby
otherpoliceofficers.
Thepublicdemandsthattheintegrityofpoliceofficersbeabovereproach.Policeofficersmust,
therefore,avoidanyconductthatmightcompromiseintegrityandthusundercutthepublicconfidence
inalawenforcementagency.Officerswillrefusetoacceptanygifts,presents,subscriptions,favors,
gratuities,orpromisesthatcouldbeinterpretedasseekingtocausetheofficertorefrainfrom
performingofficialresponsibilitieshonestlyandwithinthelaw.Policeofficersmustnotreceiveprivate
orspecialadvantagefromtheirofficialstatus.Respectfromthepubliccannotbebought;respectcan
onlybeearnedandcultivated
CooperationwithOtherPoliceOfficersandAgencies:
Policeofficerswillcooperatewithalllegallyauthorizedagenciesandtheirrepresentativesinthepursuit
ofjustice.
Anofficeroragencymaybeoneamongmanyorganizationsthatmayprovidelawenforcementservices
toajurisdiction.Itisimperativethatapoliceofficerassistcolleaguesfullyandcompletelywithrespect
andconsiderationatalltimes.
PersonalProfessionalCapabilities:
Policeofficerswillberesponsiblefortheirownstandardofprofessionalperformanceandwilltakeevery
reasonableopportunitytoenhanceandimprovetheirlevelofknowledgeandcompetence.
Throughstudyandexperience,apoliceofficercanacquirethehighlevelofknowledgeandcompetence
thatisessentialfortheefficientandeffectiveperformanceofduty.Theacquisitionofknowledgeisa
neverendingprocessofpersonalandprofessionaldevelopmentthatshouldbepursuedconstantly.
PrivateLife:
PoliceOfficerswillbehaveinamannerthatdoesnotbringdiscredittotheiragenciesorthemselves.
Apoliceofficerscharacterandconductwhileoffdutymustalwaysbeexemplary,thusmaintaininga
positionofrespectinthecommunityinwhichheorshelivesandserves.Theofficerspersonalbehavior
mustbebeyondreproach.
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BoisePoliceDepartmentPolicyCommittee(Asofthepublicationdate)
LawEnforcementPlanner
JodiMcCrosky
CriminalInvestigationDivision
LieutenantDougSchoenborn
PatrolDivision
LieutenantBrianLee
CommunityOutreachDivision
LieutenantTimKukla
BoiseCityLegalAdvisor
RalphBlount
ProfessionalDevelopmentandStandardsDivision
JoeSchott
PoliceSupportServices
MaryAnderson
APPROVAL
ThismanualhasbeenrecommendedbytheBoisePoliceDepartmentPolicyCommitteeandhasbeen
reviewedandapprovedbytheBPDExecutiveStaff.TheBoisePoliceDepartmentPolicyandProcedures
Manual,datedJuly1,2016,isapprovedfordistributionandimplementation.
_________________________________
Date:_________________
CaptainSteveMyers
ProfessionalDevelopmentandStandards
_________________________________
Date:_________________
D.C.EugeneSmith
OperationsDeputyChief
_________________________________
Date:_________________
D.C.ScottMulcahy
Info.&PoliceServicesDeputyChief
_________________________________
Date:_________________
ChiefBillBones
ChiefofPolice
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POLICYTABLEOFCONTENTS
POLICYMANUALINTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................3
DRUGFREEWORKPLACE.................................................................................................................................................5
VIOLENCEFREEWORKPLACE...........................................................................................................................................5
COMMUNITYPOLICINGINTENT........................................................................................................................................5
BOISEPOLICEDEPARTMENTORGANIZATION......................................................................................................................6
BOISEPOLICEDEPARTMENTCOMMANDGROUPS...............................................................................................................7
COREVALUES................................................................................................................................................................7
LAWENFORCEMENTCODEOFETHICS...............................................................................................................................8
LAWENFORCEMENTCODEOFCONDUCT...........................................................................................................................9
APPROVAL...............................................................................................................................................................11
SUMMARYOFCHANGES.........................................................................................................................................12
POLICYTABLEOFCONTENTS..................................................................................................................................13
1.000USEOFFORCE...................................................................................................................................................22
1.001
UseofForce/Authorization.............................................................................................................22
1.002
UseofFirearms...............................................................................................................................22
1.003
UseofFirearmsintheLineofDuty.................................................................................................22
1.004
UseofFirearmsataMovingVehicle...............................................................................................23
1.005
UseofVehicles................................................................................................................................23
1.006
PursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)...............................................................................................23
2.000ARRESTS,SEARCHES,DETENTIONS,ANDCITATIONS.................................................................................................24
2.001
Arrests.............................................................................................................................................24
2.002
ArrestsbyaPrivatePerson.............................................................................................................24
2.003
ArrestforDomesticViolence...........................................................................................................24
2.004
MirandaWarnings..........................................................................................................................25
2.005
WarrantNotinArrestingOfficersPossession.................................................................................25
2.006
SearchesofIndividuals....................................................................................................................25
2.007
FieldSearchIncidenttoArrest........................................................................................................25
2.008
HandcuffingPriortoSearch............................................................................................................25
2.009
StopandFrisk(TerryStop)..............................................................................................................25
2.010
SearchingofFemalePrisoners........................................................................................................26
2.011
StripSearches..................................................................................................................................26
2.012
ConsentSearches............................................................................................................................26
2.013
HandcuffsandHobbles...................................................................................................................26
2.014
UseofHandcuffs.............................................................................................................................26
2.015
UseofHobbles................................................................................................................................27
2.016
UseofFlexCuffs..............................................................................................................................27
2.017
RestrictionsontheUseofHandcuffs..............................................................................................27
2.018
TransportingPrisoners/UseofSeatbelts/SearchofVehicle..........................................................27
2.019
ReleasefromArrest/Detention.......................................................................................................28
2.020
RequirementforImmediateRelease...............................................................................................28
2.021
MedicalAttentionforThoseReleasedfromArrest/Detention........................................................28
2.022
DetaineesandPrisonersRequiringMedicalTreatment..................................................................28
2.023
InCustodyandVoluntaryDepartmentInterviews..........................................................................28
2.024
JailTelephoneMonitoring...............................................................................................................29
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2.025
ProtectedConversationsofAttorney/ClientPrivilege.....................................................................29
2.026
GuardingHospitalizedPrisoners.....................................................................................................30
2.027
MentalHolds...................................................................................................................................30
2.028
AlcoholandDetoxificationHolds....................................................................................................30
2.029
ImmigrationViolations....................................................................................................................30
2.030
UnbiasedPolicing............................................................................................................................31
2.031
EnforcementofCamping/SleepingOrdinances..............................................................................31
2.032
EnforcementDiscretion...................................................................................................................31
2.033
Citations..........................................................................................................................................31
2.034
CitationPracticeforTrafficCollisions.............................................................................................32
2.035
TrafficStops....................................................................................................................................32
2.036
PhotoLineUpandFieldShowUp...................................................................................................32
3.000CALLRESPONSEANDINCIDENTMANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................33
3.001
OperationalPhilosophy...................................................................................................................33
3.002
RiskAssessment..............................................................................................................................33
3.003
CallResponse..................................................................................................................................33
3.004
ResponseOutsidetheBoiseCityLimits...........................................................................................34
3.005
MutualAid......................................................................................................................................34
3.006
TheIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)...............................................................................................34
3.007
EvacuationAuthority.......................................................................................................................34
3.008
EmergencyPreparedness................................................................................................................34
3.009
EmergencyCallOut.........................................................................................................................34
3.010
AuthoritytoPlaceonStandby.........................................................................................................34
3.011
DepartmentsAuthoritytoDeclareEmergency..............................................................................34
4.000SPECIALFIELDRESPONSES...................................................................................................................................36
4.001
VehiclePursuits...............................................................................................................................36
4.002
DiscontinuingaPursuit...................................................................................................................36
4.003
EndingaPursuitUsingForcedStopMethods.................................................................................36
4.004
VehicleForceMethods....................................................................................................................37
4.005
ExtremeMeasures..........................................................................................................................37
4.006
BPDPursuitsLeavingBoiseCity......................................................................................................37
4.007
OutsideAgencyPursuitsEnteringBoiseCity...................................................................................37
4.008
HostageandBarricadedSubjects...................................................................................................38
4.009
BombThreatsandDangerousDevices............................................................................................38
4.010
ClandestineLaboratories................................................................................................................38
4.011
CrimesAgainstPersons...................................................................................................................38
4.012
SexualAssaultResponse.................................................................................................................38
4.013
CrimesMotivatedbyHateandBias................................................................................................39
4.014
ProtectionfromCommunicableDisease.........................................................................................39
4.015
CommunicationRegardingPersonswithaConfirmedorSuspectedCommunicableDisease........39
4.016
BiohazardContaminationGuidelines..............................................................................................40
4.017
PersonswithDisabilitiesPolicy.......................................................................................................40
4.018
ApprovalforInterpreterServices....................................................................................................40
5.000CRITICALANDTRAUMATICINCIDENTS....................................................................................................................41
5.001
BPDCriticalIncidentsCallingforCITFProtocol...............................................................................41
5.002
BPDCriticalIncidentsNotCallingforCITFProtocol........................................................................41
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5.003
AlcoholandControlledSubstanceTestingforEmployeesInvolvedinCriticalIncidents.................42
5.004
CriticalIncidentPostTraumaResponse..........................................................................................42
5.005
PlacementonAdministrativeLeave................................................................................................42
5.006
PsychologicalConsultation..............................................................................................................42
6.000JUVENILES.........................................................................................................................................................43
6.001
CustodyandDetentionofJuveniles................................................................................................43
6.002
JuvenileCustody..............................................................................................................................43
6.003
JuvenileDetention...........................................................................................................................43
6.004
JailingofaJuvenile..........................................................................................................................43
6.005
TransportingaJuvenile...................................................................................................................43
6.006
ProtectiveCustodyofaJuvenile......................................................................................................43
6.007
RunawayJuveniles..........................................................................................................................43
6.008
MissingJuveniles.............................................................................................................................44
6.009
AMBERAlert....................................................................................................................................44
7.000DEPARTMENTVEHICLES......................................................................................................................................45
7.001
RequirementsforOperations..........................................................................................................45
7.002
EmployeeInvolvedVehicleCollisions..............................................................................................45
7.003
CollisionInvestigation.....................................................................................................................45
7.004
CollisionsInvolvingEmployeesOutofJurisdiction..........................................................................47
7.005
UseofPushBumpers.......................................................................................................................47
7.006
UseoftheOpticomTrafficControlSystem.....................................................................................47
7.007
EmergencyEscort............................................................................................................................47
7.008
AssignedVehicleUsage...................................................................................................................47
7.009
RestrictionsonUseofAssignedVehicles........................................................................................47
7.010
CriteriaforBeginningandEndofDutyDay....................................................................................48
8.000UNIFORMSANDAPPEARANCE..............................................................................................................................49
8.001
IssuingUniformandEquipment......................................................................................................49
8.002
InitialIssue......................................................................................................................................49
8.003
DamageorLossofPropertyBelongingtoanEmployee.................................................................49
8.004
ReplacementofProperty/Uniforms................................................................................................49
8.005
ReturnUponTermination...............................................................................................................49
8.006
ItemsGiventoRetiringOfficers......................................................................................................50
8.007
Uniforms..........................................................................................................................................50
8.008
UniformoftheDay..........................................................................................................................50
8.009
SpecialtyPlates/Pins.......................................................................................................................50
8.010
DepartmentAuthorizedAwards.....................................................................................................50
8.011
ServiceStripes.................................................................................................................................50
8.012
DutyBelt..........................................................................................................................................50
8.013
Inspections......................................................................................................................................51
8.014
Administrative,Office,orPlainclothesEmployees..........................................................................51
8.015
CasualDay.......................................................................................................................................51
8.016
TrainingAttire/MeetingAttire........................................................................................................51
8.017
CourtAttire......................................................................................................................................51
8.018
ExemptionsFromWearingUniforms..............................................................................................51
8.019
AdoptionofNewItems....................................................................................................................52
8.020
SpecialtyWear................................................................................................................................52
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8.021
StandardsofAppearance................................................................................................................52
8.022
UniformAppearance.......................................................................................................................52
8.023
PersonalHygiene.............................................................................................................................52
8.024
Jewelry............................................................................................................................................52
8.025
BodyPiercings.................................................................................................................................52
8.026
Cosmetics,Perfumes,andColognes................................................................................................52
8.027
Hair..................................................................................................................................................52
8.028
Sideburns.........................................................................................................................................53
8.029
FacialHair.......................................................................................................................................53
8.030
Tattoos,BodyArt,andBrandings...................................................................................................53
8.031
PersonalAppearanceExceptions....................................................................................................53
9.000FIREARMS.........................................................................................................................................................54
9.001
FirearmsAuthorization...................................................................................................................54
9.002
ResponsibilitiesandSafetyProcedures...........................................................................................55
9.003
CarryingofFirearmsOffDuty.........................................................................................................56
9.004
FirearmsTransfer............................................................................................................................56
9.005
FirearmsSpecificationsandGeneralRequirements........................................................................56
9.006
RifleProgram..................................................................................................................................56
9.007
FirearmsProgramAdministration...................................................................................................56
9.008
QualificationsRequirementsandTraining......................................................................................57
10.000PROPERTYANDEVIDENCE..................................................................................................................................58
10.001
PropertyandEvidence....................................................................................................................58
10.002
DamageorLossofPropertyBelongingtoOthers...........................................................................59
10.003
Abandoned,Stolen,andSeizedVehicles.........................................................................................59
10.004
TowingfromDUIArrests.................................................................................................................59
10.005
DUIEvidentiaryBloodSamples(RevisedJuly2016).......................................................................59
10.006
NCICEntries.....................................................................................................................................60
10.007
AuthoritytoReturn/DisposeofEvidenceorProperty.....................................................................60
10.008
EvidenceSeizures............................................................................................................................60
10.009
Firearms..........................................................................................................................................61
11.000CONDUCT.......................................................................................................................................................62
11.001
Conduct...........................................................................................................................................62
11.002
ConductUnbecominganEmployee................................................................................................62
11.003
ConformancetoLaws......................................................................................................................62
11.004
NotificationofCriminalCharges.....................................................................................................62
11.005
DomesticBattery.............................................................................................................................62
11.006
LoyaltytotheDepartmentandDepartmentEmployees................................................................62
11.007
Insubordination...............................................................................................................................62
11.008
RelationshipswithOthersandDemeanor.......................................................................................62
11.009
UseofTobaccoProducts.................................................................................................................63
11.010
UseofAlcoholandDrugs................................................................................................................63
11.011
Associations....................................................................................................................................63
11.012
ClaimsforDamagesandLawsuits..................................................................................................64
11.013
JudicialOrdersorProcess................................................................................................................64
11.014
Confidentiality.................................................................................................................................64
11.015
Ethics...............................................................................................................................................64
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11.016
11.017
11.018
11.019
11.020
11.021
11.022
11.023
11.024
11.025
11.026
11.027
11.028
11.029
11.030
11.031
11.032
11.033
11.034
11.035
11.036
11.037
11.038
11.039
11.040
11.041
11.042
11.043
11.044
11.045
11.046
11.047
11.048
11.049
11.050
11.051
11.052
11.053
11.054
11.055
11.056
11.057
11.058
11.059
11.060
11.061
LawEnforcementCodeofEthicsandCodeofConduct...................................................................64
EthicsofOfficialPosition.................................................................................................................64
UseofOutsideInfluence.................................................................................................................64
Bail..................................................................................................................................................65
PurchasefromPrisoner/ConfidentialInformant.............................................................................65
InterferencewithProsecution.........................................................................................................65
Recommendations,Endorsements,andReferrals...........................................................................65
Bribes,Discounts,Gratuities,Rewards,andGifts...........................................................................65
DonationstotheDepartment.........................................................................................................65
DonationstoNonProfitOrganizationsthroughBPD.....................................................................66
DutyRegulations.............................................................................................................................66
OfficersDutyRequirements...........................................................................................................66
PerformanceofDuty.......................................................................................................................66
SupportofFellowEmployees..........................................................................................................66
GeneralDischargeofDuties............................................................................................................66
ReportingforDuty...........................................................................................................................66
NotificationofInjuryorIllness........................................................................................................67
ExchangeofDutyorTradingShifts.................................................................................................67
DutytoCheckDailyLogsandMail..................................................................................................67
DutytoCheckPolicyManual...........................................................................................................67
DutytoCompleteandReviewElectronicTimeRecords..................................................................67
DutytoReportInformation.............................................................................................................68
CongregationofOfficers.................................................................................................................68
MealBreaksand15MinuteBreaks................................................................................................68
OnDutyTimeRestrictedtoDepartmentDuties.............................................................................68
SleepingOnDuty.............................................................................................................................68
ResponsibilityforBeingArmedandPossessingIdentification........................................................68
ResponsibilityforProvidingIdentification.......................................................................................69
AvailabilityduringaSuspensionwithPay.......................................................................................69
DepartmentReports........................................................................................................................69
TimelinessofReports.....................................................................................................................69
ReportInformation..........................................................................................................................69
CompletionofWorkPriortoGoingOffDuty..................................................................................69
ReportAccuracy..............................................................................................................................69
DocumentationofEvidence............................................................................................................70
TreatmentofAnimals.....................................................................................................................70
RepresentationbeforetheIdahoLegislatureortheBoiseCityCouncil..........................................70
OffDutyResponsibilities.................................................................................................................70
OffDutyEmployeeAction...............................................................................................................70
OffDutyEmployment.....................................................................................................................71
DepartmentIssuedFirearm............................................................................................................72
OffDutyEmploymentConditions....................................................................................................72
ProhibitedConditions......................................................................................................................72
RestrictedConditions......................................................................................................................72
ControlConditions...........................................................................................................................73
AnnualReviewofOffDutyEmploymentStatus..............................................................................73
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11.062
ChangesinOffDutyEmploymentStatus........................................................................................73
11.063
SocialNetworking:PersonalOnline/InternetContent...................................................................73
12.000INTERNALINVESTIGATIONSANDDISCIPLINE..........................................................................................................75
12.001
AuthorityandResponsibility...........................................................................................................75
12.002
GeneralInvestigationInformation..................................................................................................75
12.003
Objectives........................................................................................................................................75
12.004
Truthfulness....................................................................................................................................75
12.005
InterferencewithaComplaint,Investigation,orDiscipline............................................................75
12.006
Confidentiality.................................................................................................................................76
12.007
ComplaintsandInquiries.................................................................................................................76
12.008
CitizenInquiry..................................................................................................................................76
12.009
DepartmentInitiated(DI)Investigations........................................................................................76
12.010
ComplaintsbyaThirdParty............................................................................................................77
12.011
ComplaintsFromanIntoxicatedPerson.........................................................................................77
12.012
PhilosophyofInquiries....................................................................................................................77
12.013
PhilosophyofComplaints................................................................................................................77
12.014
ClassificationofComplaints............................................................................................................77
12.015
Timeliness........................................................................................................................................78
12.016
RecordingsofComplaints................................................................................................................78
12.017
ComplaintsReceivedbytheEmployee............................................................................................78
12.018
ComplaintsbyaThirdParty............................................................................................................78
12.019
Investigations..................................................................................................................................78
12.020
InvestigativeGuidelines..................................................................................................................78
12.021
ClassIandClassIIInvestigations:(RevisedJuly2016)...................................................................79
12.022
OIAReports.....................................................................................................................................80
12.023
OIAFiles..........................................................................................................................................80
12.024
RecordingsofInvestigations...........................................................................................................80
12.025
InvestigativeReports.......................................................................................................................80
12.026
OfficeofPoliceOversightInvestigations.........................................................................................81
12.027
NewAllegationsIdentifiedDuringanInvestigation........................................................................81
12.028
TimelinesforInvestigations............................................................................................................81
12.029
StandardofProof............................................................................................................................82
12.030
RecordingsofInvestigations...........................................................................................................82
12.031
PolygraphExaminations.................................................................................................................82
12.032
ClassificationofFindings.................................................................................................................82
12.033
Discipline.........................................................................................................................................83
12.034
DisciplineAuthorization..................................................................................................................83
12.035
DepartmentUseofDisciplinaryMeasures......................................................................................83
12.036
FormalDiscipline.............................................................................................................................83
12.037
DisciplineOrder(DO).......................................................................................................................84
12.038
TimelinessofDisciplinaryProcedures.............................................................................................84
12.039
DisciplineProceduresonSustainedFindings...................................................................................84
12.040
AuthoritytoSuspendWithoutPay..................................................................................................84
12.041
ConditionsofSuspensionwithoutPay............................................................................................85
12.042
LengthofSuspension......................................................................................................................85
12.043
LetterofTermination......................................................................................................................85
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12.044
Appeals............................................................................................................................................85
12.045
DisciplinaryBoard...........................................................................................................................85
12.046
DutytoDiscloseBradyMaterialand/orExculpatoryEvidence.......................................................86
13.000DEPARTMENTFACILITIES...................................................................................................................................87
13.001
WorkoutRoom................................................................................................................................87
13.002
CityHallWestSecurityPolicy..........................................................................................................87
13.003
AuthorizedAccesstotheCityHallWestFacility.............................................................................87
14.000COMMANDANDSUPERVISION...........................................................................................................................88
14.001
Supervision......................................................................................................................................88
14.002
RankandChainofCommand..........................................................................................................88
14.003
ChainofCommandAuthorityandResponsibility............................................................................88
14.004
Command........................................................................................................................................88
14.005
SupervisionAuthorityandResponsibility........................................................................................88
14.006
TypesofSupervision........................................................................................................................89
14.007
EarlyInterventionSystem(EIS).......................................................................................................89
14.008
PersonalCareerDevelopment(PCD)...............................................................................................89
14.009
ConflictingOrders............................................................................................................................90
14.010
IllegalOrders...................................................................................................................................90
15.000PATROLSUPPORTANDSPECIALOPERATIONSGROUP.............................................................................................91
15.001
SpecialOperationsUnit...................................................................................................................91
15.002
SOUActivation................................................................................................................................91
15.003
TacticalConsults.............................................................................................................................91
15.004
SOUCommand................................................................................................................................92
16.000MISCELLANEOUS..............................................................................................................................................94
16.001
CommandNotification....................................................................................................................94
16.002
SignificantMajorEvents.................................................................................................................94
16.003
UnusualorNoteworthyEventsasIdentifiedinProcedure(previouslyknownasUORUnusual
OccurrenceReport).........................................................................................................................94
17.000EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................................................................95
17.001
Equipment.......................................................................................................................................95
17.002
PrescribedEquipment.....................................................................................................................95
17.003
IntermediateWeapons...................................................................................................................95
17.004
SpecialtyImpactMunitions(SIMs)..................................................................................................96
17.005
OCAerosol.......................................................................................................................................96
17.006
ConductedEnergyWeapon.............................................................................................................96
17.007
DutyBelt..........................................................................................................................................96
17.008
KnivesandUtilityTools...................................................................................................................96
17.009
DigitalEquipmentandUse..............................................................................................................96
17.010
SpecifiedEquipmentUse.................................................................................................................97
17.011
ComputerUseandSecurity.............................................................................................................97
17.012
UseofInternetandEmail................................................................................................................97
17.013
AuthorizedSoftwareandHardware................................................................................................98
17.014
ComputerSecurityPractices...........................................................................................................98
17.015
MobileDeviceAccessforNCIC/CJIS................................................................................................98
17.016
DepartmentOwnedCellPhones.....................................................................................................98
17.017
CellPhoneCamera..........................................................................................................................98
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17.018
ElectronicCalendarSystem.............................................................................................................99
17.019
ElectronicTrackingSystem..............................................................................................................99
17.020
Audio/VideoRecordings(RevisedJuly2016)..................................................................................99
30.000PERSONNELADMINISTRATION..........................................................................................................................100
30.001
PerformanceRecognition,Commendations,andAwards.............................................................100
30.002
AwardsfromtheCommunity........................................................................................................100
30.003
TransfersandPromotions.............................................................................................................100
30.004
ScheduledPromotions...................................................................................................................100
30.005
CompetitivePromotions................................................................................................................100
30.006
DiscretionaryPromotions..............................................................................................................100
30.007
SeparationfromEmployment.......................................................................................................100
30.008
NoticeofIntent.............................................................................................................................101
30.009
PostEmploymentInquiry..............................................................................................................101
30.010
PersonnelRelatedFiles.................................................................................................................101
30.011
PreEmploymentFiles....................................................................................................................101
30.012
SensitiveDocumentFiles...............................................................................................................101
30.013
PersonnelFiles...............................................................................................................................101
30.014
PersonalAddressesandPhoneNumbers......................................................................................101
30.015
AccidentsandInjuries...................................................................................................................102
30.016
OnDutyInjury...............................................................................................................................102
30.017
LightDuty......................................................................................................................................102
30.018
ReturntoFullDuty........................................................................................................................102
30.019
MedicalandPsychiatricTesting....................................................................................................103
30.020
DeathofaLawEnforcementEmployee........................................................................................103
31.000COMPENSATIONANDBENEFITS........................................................................................................................104
31.001
CourtAppearancesandJuryDuty.................................................................................................104
31.002
CourtTimeCancellations..............................................................................................................104
31.003
SubpoenasResultingfromPreviousLawEnforcementEmployment............................................104
31.004
ReceivedCompensationforaCourtAppearance..........................................................................104
31.005
TimeChanges................................................................................................................................104
31.006
WorkingOutofClassification(ActingAssignment)......................................................................105
31.007
PromotionExamsParticipation.....................................................................................................105
31.008
PayforSpecialInterests................................................................................................................105
31.009
CompensationforTraining............................................................................................................105
31.010
Students........................................................................................................................................106
31.011
CompensatoryTimeLeave(CompTime).......................................................................................106
31.012
ReasonableNotification................................................................................................................106
31.013
UndulyDisruptiveSituations.........................................................................................................106
31.014
MinimumManpower....................................................................................................................106
31.015
CompensationforVolunteerActivities..........................................................................................107
31.016
VoluntaryActivityisUncompensated...........................................................................................107
31.017
UseofDepartmentIssuedEquipmentand/orVehiclesforVolunteerActivity.............................107
31.018
ConditionsofOnDutyActivityThatWouldBeaVolunteerActivityDuringOffDutyHours........107
31.019
ConditionsonCompensationforOnDutyActivityThatWouldBeaVolunteerActivityDuringOff
DutyHours....................................................................................................................................107
31.020
Benefits.........................................................................................................................................107
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31.021
SickLeave......................................................................................................................................107
31.022
AdministrativeLeave.....................................................................................................................108
31.023
LeaveofAbsence(LOA).................................................................................................................108
31.024
WhenCalledtoWorkfromLeave.................................................................................................108
31.025
MilitaryLeave................................................................................................................................108
31.026
Holidays.........................................................................................................................................108
32.000TRAINING.....................................................................................................................................................109
32.001
Training.........................................................................................................................................109
32.002
ProvidingTrainingtoOutsideAgencies........................................................................................109
33.000GRANTFUNDING...........................................................................................................................................110
33.001
GrantAdministration....................................................................................................................110
34.000PUBLICAFFAIRS.............................................................................................................................................111
34.001
MediaRelations............................................................................................................................111
34.002
EmployeeContactwithMedia......................................................................................................111
34.003
RequestsforAccesstoRecords.....................................................................................................111
34.004
RideAlongs...................................................................................................................................111
35.000CORRESPONDENCEANDRECORDS.....................................................................................................................112
35.001
FormatforDepartmentCorrespondenceandReports..................................................................112
35.002
FormsControl................................................................................................................................112
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1.000UseofForce
1.001 UseofForce/Authorization
Officersareauthorizedtousereasonableforcetoaccomplishalegitimatepolicepurpose.
Forceisadeliberateandintentionalapplicationofeffortbyapoliceofficeronanotherperson.
UnderGrahamv.Connor,490U.S.386(1989),Officerswillonlyapplyforcereasonablybelievedto
benecessaryunderthecircumstances.(RevisedJuly2016)Whendeterminingwhentoapplyforce,
considerthetotalityofthecircumstancesincludingthefollowing.
Immediatethreatofthesuspecttotheofficer/(s)orpublic
Levelofresistanceoffered
Theseverityofthecrime
Forceintentionallyappliedinexcessofwhatisreasonablynecessary,orincircumstanceswhere
thereisnojustificationforitsuse,isanexcessiveapplicationofforce.
Officerswilluseauthorized,trainedmethodswhenpracticable.
Ifothermethodsareused,theofficershallspecificallydescribetheactionstaken,andarticulate
theirreasoningfordoingsointheirreport.(RevisedJuly2016)
AllofficersinvolvedinauseofforceincidentshallprovidedetaileddocumentationinaBPDreport.
Supervisorsshallcompleteandforwardallrequiredsupervisoryreviewdocuments.
ClickHereforProcedure
1.002 UseofFirearms
1.003 UseofFirearmsintheLineofDuty
Anofficershallbeauthorizedtodischargefirearmsinthelineofdutyunderthefollowing
conditions:
Tousetheirfirearmtoprotectthemselvesorothersfromwhattheyreasonablybelievesto
beanimminentdangerofdeathorseriousbodilyinjury.
Tousetheirfirearmtoaffectthecaptureorpreventtheescapeofafelonysuspectwhose
freedomisreasonablybelievedtorepresentasignificantthreatofseriousbodilyinjuryor
deathtotheofficerorotherpersons.
Duringfirearmstrainingsessionsasdirectedbythefirearmsinstructors.
ToshootananimalasoutlinedinTreatmentofAnimals.
Anofficershallnotdischargefirearms:
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Asawarning
Whenthedischargeoftheweaponmayunreasonablyendangerthelivesofpersonsnot
involvedinthecommissionofthecrimeinprogress.
1.004 UseofFirearmsataMovingVehicle
Anofficershallnotdischargeafirearmatavehicleoritsoccupantsinresponsetoathreatposed
solelybythevehicle,unlessbothofthefollowingcircumstancesexist:
Theofficerhasareasonablebeliefthatthesuspectposesacontinuingthreatofdeathor
seriousbodilyinjurytoofficer(s)orothers;and
Theofficerhasnoreasonablealternativecourseofaction.
1.005 UseofVehicles
1.006 PursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)
OfficersareauthorizedtoutilizeInterventionTechniquestostopavehiclewhenthesituation
warrantsit.CircumstanceswarrantingtheuseofPITorotherforcedstopmethodsshallbeas
follows:
Continuedmovementofthesuspectvehiclewouldplaceothersinsignificantdangerof
seriousbodilyharmandissogreatastooutweightheriskofharminmakingtheforcible
stopand
Othermeansofapprehensionhavebeenconsideredandrejectedasimpractical.
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2.000Arrests,Searches,Detentions,andCitations
2.001 Arrests
Officersondutymayeffectanarrest,perstateorcitycode,forqualifiedmisdemeanororanyfelony
punishablebydetention,jailtime,orimprisonmentwhensupportedbyprobablecausetobelieve
thesuspecthascommittedacriminaloffenseandanarrestisnecessarytoaccomplishthegoalsand
objectivesofpublicsafety.
Thefollowingwillguideanydecisiontomakeanarrest:
BPDhasaproarrestpolicyfordomesticviolence
BPDhasaproarrestpolicyforDUI.
Whenanarrestismadeforwhichthereisacitycodeandstatecode,theofficershallbook
thesuspectunderthestatecodeunlessapprovedbyasupervisor.
2.002 ArrestsbyaPrivatePerson
Officersshallusetheirindependentprofessionaljudgmentandknowledgeoftheapplicablecriminal
codesandprocedurallawsindeterminingwhethertoreceivecustodyofapersonarrestedbya
privatecitizen.IdahoCode(Whenprivatepersonmayarrest)doesnotrequireanofficertoreceive
custodyofapersonwhohasbeenunlawfullydetainedbyanother.Theofficersdeterminationshall
begovernedbyIdahoCode.Anofficershallnotacceptcustodyofthearrestedsubjectwithout
probablecausetobelievethesubjectcommittedacrimeforwhichanofficer,standingintheplace
oftheprivatecitizenatthetimeofthearrest,mightlawfullytakethesubjectintocustody.When
thelegalityoftheprivatecitizensauthoritytoarrestthesubjectisnotclearafterreasonable
investigation,theofficershallcontactasupervisorbeforeacceptingcustodyofthearrestedsubject.
Iftheofficerdeterminestherehasbeenanexcessiveandunreasonabledelaybythecitizen,
theofficershallfilethenecessarycrimereportandeitheradvisethecitizentoseeka
warrantofarrestfromtheProsecutingAttorneyorissueasummonssignedbythecitizen.
Uponacceptingphysicalcustodyofthearrestedsubject,anofficershalleithertransport
themtotheplaceofdetentionforbookingorreleasethemwithacitation.Thesignatureof
theprivatepersonmakingthearrestshallbeplacedonthespacemarkedComplainantor
Officer.
TheOfficershallwriteareporttoincludeastatementaffirmingtheprivatepersonisthe
arrestingpartyandthearrestingpartyrequestedtheofficertakethearrestedsubjectinto
custody.
2.003 ArrestforDomesticViolence
TheBPDshallpracticeaproarrestprocedurewhendealingwithdomesticviolencesituations.The
IdeologyofthePredominateAggressoristhestandardformakinganarrest.
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2.004 MirandaWarnings
Mirandawarningsapplytointerrogationsinitiatedbyofficersafterapersonhasbeentakeninto
custodyorotherwisedeprivedoftheirfreedomofmovement.
Mirandawarningsarenotrequiredwhen:
Thestatementsarevoluntaryandunsolicited.
Thesuspectisnotincustodynorcouldreasonablybelievetheywereunderarrestbasedon
thetotalityofthecircumstances.
Thesuspectmakesstatementsinresponsetointerrogationbyaprivatecitizenwithout
policeinfluence.
Thesuspectrespondstoquestionsnecessaryofageneral,onthescenetypeof
investigation.
2.005 WarrantNotinArrestingOfficersPossession
IdahoCodeallowsforthearrestofasubject,listedinanIdahowarrant,withoutphysicalpossession
ofthewarrantbythearrestingofficer.Officersmakingsucharrestshall:
Reasonablyensurethewarrantisvalid.
Ifrequested,showittothearresteeassoonaspractical.
OutofstatewarrantshavenovalidityinIdaho;however,knowledgeofanextraditableoutofstate
felonywarrantissufficientprobablecausetoarrestforfugitivetoIdaho.
Incaseswhereanarrestwarrantisrequiredtoenteraresidencetomakeanarrest,theofficershall
obtainoneofthefollowing:
AnIdahoarrestwarrant.
Validconsenttosearchpriortoenteringathirdpartyresidence.
2.006 SearchesofIndividuals
2.007 FieldSearchIncidenttoArrest
Theofficershallnotconductanysearchorseizurethattheofficerknows,orreasonablyshould
know,isaviolationofestablishedlaw.
Thearrestingofficershallconductathoroughfieldsearchofthearresteespersonandany
belongingsinthearresteespossessionatthetimeofthesubjectsarresttoensureofficersafety,
preserveevidenceandcontraband,andsecurepersonalpropertypriortotransporting.
2.008 HandcuffingPriortoSearch
Arrestedsubjectswillbehandcuffedpriortobeingsearched.
2.009 StopandFrisk(TerryStop)
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TerryStopdetentionrequiresareasonableandarticulatedsuspicionofcriminalactivity.Anofficer
conductingaTerryStopmayfriskthesubjectwhenthereisareasonablesuspicionthattheyare
armedanddangerous.IfanofficerconductsaTerryFrisk,theyshalldocumentthefriskinthe
relatedreports,ordocumentthecircumstancesoftheTerryFriskonaFieldInterviewCard.
2.010 SearchingofFemalePrisoners
Femaleprisonersshouldbesearchedbyfemaleofficers.Searchesoffemaleprisonersthatcannot
beconductedwithoutunreasonabledelayorcompromisingofficer,safetyshouldbewitnessedbya
secondofficer.Thesearchshallbeconductedthoroughly,professionally,andinamannerasnotto
embarrasstheofficerortheprisoner.
2.011 StripSearches
Astripsearchisdefined,asasearchofanindividualrequiringtheremovalorarrangementofsome
oralloftheirclothingtopermitavisualinspectionofthebreastsorthegenitals,buttocks,or
undergarmentsoftheindividual.
Anarrestingofficermayprovideinformationtopersonnelinthejail,whichmayleadtoastrip
searchofthearrestedindividualconductedbyjailpersonnel.Stripsearchesnotdonebythejail
shallbelimitedtothoseinstancesinwhichasearchwarrantauthorizesthesearchofanamed
individualorwhenexigentcircumstancesexist.Theofficerconductingthestripsearchshall
articulatereasonsjustifyingthenecessityofthestripsearchinawrittenreport.
Asupervisorshallbenotifiedpriortothestripsearch.Thestripsearchshallbeconductedbyan
officerofthesamegenderasthepersontobesearched.Anotheremployeeofthesamegenderas
thepersontobesearchedwillwitnessthestripsearch.Thesearchshallbedoneinprivate,where
thesearchwillnotbeviewedbyanyoneotherthanthesearchingofficerandthewitnessemployee.
Bodycavitysearchesshallnotbeconducted,exceptbycourtorder,inwhichcasethesuspectwillbe
transportedtothehospitalforexamination.
2.012 ConsentSearches
Anofficermayconductaconsentsearchwhenevertheyhaveconductedaninterviewandthe
officerisabletoarticulateareasontoaskforthesearch.Officersshalltakereasonablestepsto
ensurethesubjecthaslegalstandingovertheareatobesearched,andconsentisfreelyand
voluntarilygiven.Thesubjectsconsentwillbeeitherwrittenorrecorded.
2.013 HandcuffsandHobbles
2.014 UseofHandcuffs
Anofficershallemploytheuseofhandcuffswhentheyhaveasubjectunderarrest.Theymayuse
handcuffstodetainasubject;whentheofficercanstatereasonablesuspicionthatthesubjecthas
been,is,orisabouttobeengagedincriminalactivity;andwhentheofficerbelievestheirpersonal
safetyorthesafetyofothersisatrisk,exceptunderthefollowingconditions:
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Youngjuveniles,elderly,injured,ordeformedsubjects,bythenatureoftheoffense,
demeanor,orstature,whoclearlydonotpresentathreattotheofficerduringthesearchor
whileintransit.
Subjectswhoaresufferingfromaninjury,disability,ordeformitywhichmakeshandcuffing
orhobblingimpossibleorimpractical.
2.015 UseofHobbles
Eachuniformedofficershallpossessasetofauthorizedhobblesonorabouttheirpersonorintheir
assignedvehicle.Toensureofficersafety,officersareauthorizedtoutilizehobblerestraintswhen
deemednecessary.Aviolentanduncontrollablehandcuffedsubjectcanbefurtherrestrained
utilizingdepartmentauthorizedhobblestopreventinjurytopersonsorproperty.Theuseoffurther
restraintwillbedocumentedintheGeneralReport.
2.016 UseofFlexCuffs
OfficersmayuseDepartmentapprovedflexcuffsasatemporarydeviceinplaceofhandcuffs.As
soonaspractical,theywillberemovedandreplacedbyhandcuffs.
2.017 RestrictionsontheUseofHandcuffs
Anofficershallnothandcuffaprisonerordetaineetoanypartofavehicle,themselves,another,or
usehandcuffsasaleadingdevice,withtheexceptionofauthorizedcompliancetechniques.
Prisonerswillnotbehandcuffedtoastationaryobject,withtheexceptionspecifieddevicesin
detentionfacilities.
2.018 TransportingPrisoners/UseofSeatbelts/SearchofVehicle
Anypersonarrested(prisoner)willbesearchedbythetransportingofficerpriortotransportation.In
addition,noprisonerwillbetransportedwithoutrestraints.Seesection2.014UseofHandcuffsfor
exceptions
Prisonersshallbeseatbeltedwhenpossibleandthevehicleshouldbesearchedpriortoandafter
transport.
Whenanofficertransportsaprisoner,theofficershallnotifydispatchatthebeginningandendof
transport.Anofficershouldprovidemileageduringthetransportofasubjectoftheoppositegender
orajuvenile.
Whenasubjectistakenintocustody,thearrestingofficerwillremove,orcausetheremovalof,the
prisonerfromthescenewithoutunnecessarydelay.Thetransportingofficershalltransportthe
prisonerdirectlytotheplaceofdetentionoraplacedeterminedbyinvestigativenecessity.
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Aprisonerwhoappearstohaveaninjurywarrantingmedicalattentionshallbetransportedtoa
hospitalemergencyroomforexaminationandtreatment.Thetransportingofficerwillstaywiththe
prisoneratalltimesduringtreatmenttoensuretheyremainsecured.Onarrivalatthejail,the
officershallbriefthejailbookingpersonnelontheprisonersinjuryandtreatment.
Thefollowingplacementsmaybeusedwhentransportingprisoners:
CageCar:Apolicevehiclewithacageshallbetheprimaryvehicleusedtotransport
prisonerswiththeprisonerinthecagearea.
TwoOfficerCar(NoCage):Whentwoofficersaretransportingoneprisoner,theprisoner
shallbeplacedintherightrearofthepolicevehicle.
2.019 ReleasefromArrest/Detention
2.020 RequirementforImmediateRelease
RemovalofHandcuffsWhenContinuedDetentionisnotNecessary
Prisoners/detaineesshallimmediatelybereleasedfromcustodywhen:
Theinvestigatingofficerdeterminesthereislackofprobablecauseafterthearrestofa
subject.
Anofficerdetainsasubjectbytheuseofhandcuffsanddeterminescontinueddetentionis
notnecessary.
AsupervisorwillbenotifiedandaGeneral/MiscellaneousReportshallbegeneratedwhichwill
containsufficientinformationtosupportthearrest/detentionandthesubsequentrelease.
2.021 MedicalAttentionforThoseReleasedfromArrest/Detention
Officerswilloffermedicalattentiontosuspectsreleasedfromcustodywhoappearorclaimtohave
aninjuryrequiringmedicalattention.
2.022 DetaineesandPrisonersRequiringMedicalTreatment
BPDwillfacilitatemedicaltreatmentandsecuritytoaninjureddetainee/prisonerwhileinthe
Departmentscustody.BPDdoesnotassumeresponsibilityforcostsincurred.
2.023 InCustodyandVoluntaryDepartmentInterviews
Allpersonsshallbeescortedbyanofficeratalltimeswhileinthefacility.
Priortoanypersonbeingplacedinaninterviewroompendinganinterview,theinterviewroom
shallbesearchedtoensurenothingispresentthatcanbeusedbythepersontoharmthemselvesor
others.Whentheinterviewiscompletedandthepersonremovedfromtheinterviewroom,itshall
besearchedagain.
Suspectswhoareplacedinthehardorsoftinterviewroomsshallbemonitoredatalltimes.The
primaryofficer/detectiveshallassignanofficertothisduty.
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Theofficerassignedmonitoringresponsibilityshall:
Monitorthesubjectatalltimes,evenduringtheinterview,forofficersafety,bywayof
videomonitorintheviewingroomorthroughtheonewayviewingportintheinterview
roomdoor.
Contactthesuspectevery30minutestoensuretheyarenotindistress.
Ensurewaterisoffered
Affordthesuspectreasonableopportunitytousetherestroom.Therestroomsshallbe
checkedforcontraband/weaponspriortoandafterthesuspectsuseofit.Ifanincustody
suspectneedstobemonitoredthedoorwillremainopen.Monitoringwillbedonebyan
officerofthesamegender,unlessnoofficerofthesamegenderisondutyandthesuspect
allowsthemonitoring.
2.024 JailTelephoneMonitoring
TheBPD,forintelligencegatheringpurposesorthefurtheranceofcriminalinvestigations,can
interceptjailcommunications.ACIDLieutenantwilldeterminewhocanmonitorjail
communications.
Undernocircumstanceswillprotected(attorneyclient)conversationsbemonitoredorrecorded.
Subjectsworkingonbehalfofattorneys,suchasparalegalsandprivateinvestigators,areentitledto
thesameattorneyclientprivileges.
Theinvestigating/monitoringofficershall:
Onlyusejailmonitoringinrelationtoacriminalinvestigation,ortogatherintelligence
under28CFRPart23Guidelines;
AttachaDRoranothercasenumbertoeachjailmonitoringsession;
Documentanyexculpatoryandimpeachingstatementsonbehalfofthesuspect/defendant,
whichshallbedisclosedtotheProsecutor;and
Bookacopyofaudiosintopropertyasevidenceordownloadtheaudiointothereport
writing/recordsmanagementsystem.
Ajaildetaineesorinmatesconversationswiththeirattorneymayneverbymonitored.Ifa
monitoredcommunicationisbelievedtobeprotectedtheofficer(s)shall;
Ceaselisteningandrecordingimmediately;
DocumentwhatoccurredinasupplementtothecriminalreportundertheDRorunderthe
casenumberattachedtothejailmonitoringsession;
ReporttheincidenttoaCIDLieutenant.
WhennotifiedofanincidentinvolvingprotectedconversationtheCIDLieutenantshall:
NotifytheProsecutorwithjurisdictionandconferwiththeProsecutorwithjurisdictionfor
appropriatehandling.
2.025 ProtectedConversationsofAttorney/ClientPrivilege
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Undernocircumstancescantheattorney/clientinformationbeusedforfurtheranceofany
investigationandnorecordwillbekeptonthesubstanceoftheprivilegedconversation.
2.026 GuardingHospitalizedPrisoners
BPDwillguardhospitalizedprisonerswhoareintheDepartmentscustody.
2.027 MentalHolds
UnderIdahoCode66326,officersmaytakeapersonintocustodyiftheofficerhasreasontobelieve
thepersonisgravelydisabledduetomentalillnessorthepersonscontinuedlibertyposesan
imminentdangertopersonorothers,asevidencedbyathreatofsubstantialphysicalharm.In
juvenilecases,anofficerwilluseaholdpursuanttoIdahoCode162411onlyiftheparentscannot
(incapacitated)orwillnotadmitthechildvoluntarilytoahospital.See6.006ProtectiveCustodyofa
Juvenile
2.028 AlcoholandDetoxificationHolds
InaccordancewithIdahoCodeofficersmaytakeindividualswhoareincapacitated(unableto
provideforormakerationaldecisionsfortheirownwellbeing)byalcoholintoprotectivecustody.If
transporttoadetoxfacilityisfacilitatedbyanofficer,aMiscellaneousReportshallbewritten.
Anofficermay:
Transportthemtoadetoxificationorhealthfacility.
Releasethemtoacompetentindividual.
TakethemtotheAdaCountyJail.
Anincapacitatedsubjectbeingtransportedbyanofficerwill:
Behandcuffed.
Besearched.
Betransported,forsafetytoallinvolved,inthesamemannerasacriminalarrestee.
Determinationofwheretotransport/releasetheindividualwillbedeterminedbasedon:
Theavailabilityofadetoxificationorotherhealthfacility
Individualscombativeness
Unconsciousness/abilitytoawaken
o ShallbeconsideredapotentialmedicalemergencycallforEMSassistance.
o MedicalassistanceshallbedocumentedinaMiscellaneousReport.
2.029 ImmigrationViolations
Anofficerwillnotstop,detain,question,orarrestasubjectsolelyonthebasisthatthesubject
mighthaveunlawfullyenteredthecountryand/orexceededtheirVisa.Anofficershallnotenforce
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immigrationlaws.However,ifImmigrationandCustomsEnforcement(ICE)officersrequest
assistancefromaBPDofficerindetainingasubject,theofficerwillprovidesuchassistance;butonly
withtheapprovalofasupervisor.
2.030 UnbiasedPolicing
TheBPDiscommittedtosafeguardingtherightsofallpeoplewhileenforcingtheStateandCity
Ordinances.Employeeswillnotengageinanylawenforcementactivitiesthatarediscriminatory
basedonrace,color,religion,gender,age,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,genderidentity,
disabilityoranyotherapplicablelegallyprotectedstatus.
2.031 EnforcementofCamping/SleepingOrdinances
TheBPDiscommittedtosafeguardingtherightsofallpeople.Infurtheranceofthisgoal,the
departmentwillworkinpartnershipwithotheragenciesandcommunitygroups,whohavean
interestinthewellbeingofhomelesspersons.Itisappropriateandencouragedforofficersto
provideahomelesspersonwithinformationastoavailabilityofshelterorotherservices.
2.032 EnforcementDiscretion
Officershavediscretiontoenforcecamping/sleepinginpublicordinances;however,nolaw
enforcementactionshallbetakenwhen,thepersonisonpublicpropertyandthereisnoavailable
overnightshelter.
(Note:Officersshouldbeawarethatsleepinginapublicparkduringparkhoursisnotprohibited.)
2.033 Citations
Ingeneral,forallmisdemeanors,anofficermayissueaUniformCitationinlieuofarrestingthe
suspectorobtainingawarrantandarrestingthesuspectif:
Theviolationisminor,ithavinginsignificantimpactuponthesuccessfulcompletionofthe
policemissionandthebookinginformation(suchasmugshotsand/orfingerprints)will
likelybeoflittlevalueincriminalidentificationsduringfutureinvestigations.
Theprisonerrequiresmedicalattentiontotheextentaphysicalcustodyarrestis
impractical.
Officersshould,whenallowedbylaworordinance,arrestonmisdemeanoroffenses:
Whenactsarecommittedwhichareparticularlyoffensivetowitnessesorthevictim.
Whenactsofaviolentnaturearecommitted.
Fordomesticviolence.
Whenthereisreasontobelieveretributionagainstthevictimorwitnesswillresultwiththe
suspectscontinuedpresenceatthescene.
Whentheofficerbelievesthereleaseofthesuspectintheimmediateareawouldposea
furtherthreattothesafetyofanypersonorproperty.
Whenthesuspectisattemptingtoagitateanegativeordisorderlyresponseinagroupor
crowdsituationthatcouldcauseadditionalproblems.
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Whenphysicalcustodyofthesuspectwouldbenefitongoinginvestigations.
Physicalcustodyarrestsshallneverbeusedtopunishanoffenderfortheiractsoromissionsifthey
wouldnototherwisehavebeentakentojail.
Privatecitizensmaysigncomplaintsforinfractionsormisdemeanors,assumingtheofficerbelieves
thereisprobablecausefortheviolation.TheofficershallcompleteaGeneralorMiscellaneous
Report.
2.034 CitationPracticeforTrafficCollisions
Uponresponseto,andinvestigationof,atrafficcollision,theinvestigatingofficerwill,basedon
probablecause,issueacitationtothedriverorinvolvedpartywhoseviolationofstatecodeorcity
ordinancehasbeenestablishedasthecauseofthecollision.Asupervisorisauthorizedtogrant
exceptions.
Incollisionsinvolvingemergencyvehicles,theinvestigatingofficerwill.
CompleteanimpactreportandaGeneralReportwiththeallegedcharge.
ForwardreportstotheappropriateProsecutorsofficeforreview.
2.035 TrafficStops
Officersshallensurealltrafficstopsmeetthelegalminimalstandardandareconductedutilizing
safepractices,toinclude:
Usingsituationalawarenessfordeterminingthetype,method,andlocationofthestop.
UsinggoodtacticsthatprovidethebestOfficerSafetyoptions.
Notifyingdispatchofthestoplocationandvehicleinformation.
2.036 PhotoLineUpandFieldShowUp
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3.000CallResponseandIncidentManagement
3.001 OperationalPhilosophy
BPDwillbeginitsresponseontheassumptionitcanprotectlivesandproperty.Wewillriskour
lives,ifnecessary,inacalculatedmannertoprotectsavablelives.Wemayriskourlivesslightlyand
inacalculatedmannertoprotectsavableproperty.Wewillnotrisklivestoprotectlivesor
propertiesthatarealreadylost.
PrioritiesofLife:
A. Innocents
B. Hostages
C. PoliceOfficers
D. Suspects
E. Property/Evidence
3.002 RiskAssessment
Officersareresponsibleforbeingawareoftherisksinvolvedinallinvestigatoryand/orenforcement
activitiesandconductingariskassessment.
3.003 CallResponse
Everyofficerisresponsibleforrespondingtoandappropriatelyhandlingcallsforservice.
Emergencyresponsesshallbeauthorizedonlywhenoneormoreofthefollowingemergency
conditionsexistorarebelievedtoexistbaseduponreliableinformation:
Whenthesituationinvolvestheimminentpotentialforseriousinjuryordeathtoany
person.
Inordertopreventorhaltacrimeofviolence.
Whenaseriouspublichazardexists.
Whenanemergencyresponsewillenhancethelikelihoodofapprehendingafelonysuspect.
Whenacriticalincidentorpotentiallymajorincidenthasnotyetbeenstabilizedbyonscene
units.
Responseauthorityshallbeasfollows:
AuthorityofDispatch:TheDepartmentaffordstheAdaCountyCommunicationsCenter
DispatchtheauthoritytodispatchBoisePoliceunitstocallsforserviceandtoassign
responsecodeclassificationsaccordingtowrittenguidelines.
AuthorityoftheOfficer:Withregardstocallsforservice,theofficershallrespondas
assignedbydispatch,unlesstheofficersexperienceandjudgmentprovidethemselveswith
justificationforchoosingamoreappropriatelevelofresponse.Insuchcases,theofficer
shallhavetheauthoritytoaltertheirresponseaccordinglyandshalladvisedispatch
immediately.
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AuthorityofSupervisors:Anysupervisormayoverruledispatchortherespondingofficerin
assigningtheappropriateresponselevel.
3.004 ResponseOutsidetheBoiseCityLimits
AnofficermayrespondtoanemergencyoutsideoftheBoiseCitylimits,unlesscanceledbythe
jurisdictionorasupervisor.Inthesecases,officerswilloperatewithinBPDpolicy/procedureanda
supervisorwillmonitorandrespond,ifnecessary.
3.005 MutualAid
BPDwillrespondtorequestsforassistancefromoutsideagencies.Inthesecases,officerswill
operatewithinBPDpolicy/procedureandasupervisorwillmonitorandrespond,ifnecessary.
3.006 TheIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)
TheBPDwillutilizetheIncidentCommandSystem.Forincidentsinvolvingpoliceaction,BPDwill
participateinanincidentcommandstructureandassumeresponsibilityforlawenforcement
personnel.
3.007 EvacuationAuthority
Officersshallnotordertheevacuationofcitizensfromtheirhomesorbusinessesortheisolationor
quarantineofcitizenswithintheirhomesorbusinessesunlessdirectedbyauthorizedauthority.
Whenevacuationofcitizensinafieldoperationisdeemedappropriate,citizensshallberequested,
butnotforced,tocomply.
Appropriatelawenforcementactionmaybetakentomovecitizensinterferingwithapoliceor
publicsafetyoperationandrefusinganofficerslawfulorder.
3.008 EmergencyPreparedness
3.009 EmergencyCallOut
AllemployeesoftheBPDaresubjecttocallout.Duringelevatedemergenciesanypersonnelmaybe
activated.
3.010 AuthoritytoPlaceonStandby
Ifanincreasedemergencyresponseisexpected,Departmentpersonnelwillbeplacedon
emergencystandbyandmayberequiredtomonitortheirdepartmentissuedcellphoneswhenoff
duty.
3.011 DepartmentsAuthoritytoDeclareEmergency
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TheChiefortheirdesigneewilldetermineifasituationexiststhatwouldrequireanincreased
emergencyresponse.Emergenciesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:
Naturaldisaster
Civilunrest
Majorunplannedevent
CBRN(Chemical,Biological,Radioactive,Nuclear)incident
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4.000SpecialFieldResponses
4.001 VehiclePursuits
Avehicularpursuitisrecognizedasavalidlawenforcementactivitytoattempttoapprehenda
fleeingsubject,underlimitedcircumstances.
SupervisorwilltakeIncidentCommandofthepursuit.
Officerswillnotpursueforinfractions,misdemeanorsornonviolentfelonycrimes.
Pursuitshallbediscontinuedifthedangerposedbythecontinuedpursuitoutweighsthe
dangertothepublicofallowingthesuspecttoevadeimmediatecapture.
Inadditiontoviolentfelonies,apursuitmaybeinitiatedorreinitiatedifthedriving
behaviorofthesuspect,independentofpolicepresence,continuestobeanimminent
threattothepublicifnotstopped.
Pursuititselfcannotbeusedassolejustificationforcontinuingthepursuit.
Officershallnotbecomeengagedindirectpursuitinanymanneriftransportingaprisoner.
Ifhostingacitizenridealong,officershallrelinquishtheirpositioninthepursuitassoonas
practical.
Unmarkedpolicevehicles,motorcycles,vehicleswithahighcenterofgravity,orspecialty
vehiclesthatarenotequippedwiththestandardpatrolpackagesystem,lightbar,andsiren
thatmeetsstatecodeshallyielddirectpursuitpositionstoequipped,markedpatrolvehicles
attheearliestopportunity.
Anyotherpolicevehiclemayremainassecondaryofficerifnoequippedmarkedpatrol
vehiclesareavailableandthereareconcernsregardingofficersafety.
4.002 DiscontinuingaPursuit
Anofficerisnotobligatedtocontinueanypursuit.Anofficerisobligatedtocontinuouslyweighthe
gravityoftheoffenseagainsttheemergingcircumstancesandtodiscontinuethepursuitifthe
dangercreatedbythepursuitdoesnotjustifyimmediateapprehensionoftheviolator.Most
violationsdonotwarrantcontinuingthepursuitbeyondtheinitialattemptstostopthefleeing
vehicle.
Whendiscontinuingapursuit,eachofficerindirectpursuitwilldeactivateemergencylightsand
siren,notifydispatch,andmakea90degreeturnfromthedirectionofthesuspectvehicle.Ifa90
degreeturnisnotpracticable,theofficerswillstoptheirvehicles.Onceapursuitisdiscontinued,
officerswillnotfollowthepathofthesuspectvehicle,unlessexigentcircumstancespresent
themselves(i.e.hearingorbeinginformedofacrash).
4.003 EndingaPursuitUsingForcedStopMethods
Forcedstopmethodsmaybeusedif,inthejudgmentofthepursingofficers,thefleeingvehiclehas
tobestoppedimmediatelytosafeguardlifeandpreservepublicsafety.
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4.004 VehicleForceMethods
Belowisalistofvehicleforcestopmethodsthatmaybeused;theappropriatemethodshouldbe
selectedbasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances.Thesemethodsdonothavetobeusedinany
order.
Stopsticks
o Stopsticksshallnotbeusedonatwowheeledmotorvehicle,unlessdeadlyforceis
justified.
Boxingin
PIT
Blocking
4.005 ExtremeMeasures
TheuseofextrememeasuresshallhavepriorauthorizationbytheIncidentCommander,when
possible,andiswarrantedonlywhenothermeansofterminationhavefailedorareimpracticaland
suchactionisareasonablealternative.Inaddition,thedangershallbeclearlyimminentandthe
officershallbeabletoarticulatethatthesuspects/driversactionsarelifethreateningtoanother
person.
Thefollowingareconsideredextrememeasures:
Ramming
Roadblocks
Note:Anofficerestablishingroadblockswillfollowtheminimumrequirements(relatingto
adequatevisibility,placementofsigns,andilluminationofroadblocks)asestablishedinIdahoCode.
Roadblockswillallowtimeforthesuspecttosafelyreactandpresentaclearlymarked,intended
courseoftravel.
4.006 BPDPursuitsLeavingBoiseCity
WhenapursuitleavesBoiseCityjurisdiction,theIncidentCommanderandinvolvedofficersshall
continuetoevaluatethefeasibilityofthepursuit,consideringthefamiliarityofthearea,abilityto
communicate,distancetraveled,andotherpursuitcriteriaindeterminingwhetherornotto
continuethepursuit.
WhenBPDofficersapprehendasuspectinanothercounty,thearrestedsuspectshallbetakento
thatcountysdesignatedholdingfacility.
4.007 OutsideAgencyPursuitsEnteringBoiseCity
AsupervisorshouldattempttopreventanotherjurisdictionspursuitfromenteringtheCity,
employinginterceptsonI84exitstoencouragethefleeingdrivertoremainontheInterstate.
Theagencythatoriginallyinitiatesapursuitwillberesponsiblefortheprogressofthepursuit.A
supervisormayassignBPDunitstoassistotheragenciesinpursuitsthatentertheCitylimits,but
officersshouldnotenterintodirectpursuitunlessrequestedbythepursuingagencyandapproved
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byaBPDsupervisor.IfBoisePoliceunitsassumeresponsibilityofthepursuitoractasanassistina
pursuit,allBPDpoliciesandproceduresshallapply.
4.008 HostageandBarricadedSubjects
Whenrespondingtoanincidentrelatedtoahostageorbarricadedsubject,officersshallusethe
prioritiesoflifeandtheIncidentCommanderrelatedtoresolvingtheincident.
Officerswillisolate,containandmakeaninitialassessmentcallatthedirectionoftheIC.Ifreadily
available,aCNTmembershouldmakethecall.
Iftheinitialassessmentcallisimpracticalorunproductiveingainingaresolutiontotheincident,an
SOUconsultcallwilltakeplace.
SOU,CNT,orotherDepartmentalassetsmaybeactivatedinsupportoftheICandthedesired
peacefulresolutionoftheincident.
4.009 BombThreatsandDangerousDevices
BPDBombSquadTechniciansshallbenotifiedandshallrespondtoallincidentsinvolvingan
explosiveordangerousdeviceknownorsuspectedtobeinanunstablecondition.CIDProperty
CrimesUnitwillbenotifiedoftheexistenceofanyexplosivedevicethatappearstobelegitimate
andwillconducttheinvestigation.
Exceptions:
TheFireDepartmentshallhandleuncontainedincendiarymaterials,suchasgasspills.A
BombSquadTechnicianshouldhandleunstableorsuspiciousconfigurations.
Themultiagencylaboratoryresponseteamwillhandlepotentiallyexplosivedrug
laboratories.ABombSquadTechnicianwillbecontactedifthereisasuspectedorknown
boobytrap.
OnlytrainedandqualifiedBombTechnicianswillmoveasuspectedexplosivedevice.
4.010 ClandestineLaboratories
Whenanemployeereceivesordiscoversanyinformationthatindicatesasubjectisoperatingorhas
thematerialsforalab,theyshall:
Notifyasupervisorimmediately,describingtheavailableinformationindetail.
Exitthehazardouszoneimmediatelyandsecurethelocationifalabisdiscovered.
RespondingsupervisorshallrespondtothesceneandnotifyaNarcoticssupervisor.
4.011 CrimesAgainstPersons
4.012 SexualAssaultResponse
Sexualassaultcallsshallbegivenahighpriority.BPDwillactivelyandthoroughlyinvestigateall
reportedincidentswithavictimcenteredapproach.
Thevictimsorthefamilys(inthecaseofajuvenile)needsanddesireswillalwayshaveahigh
prioritywhenconsideringthecourseofactiontobetakenintheinitialresponse,investigation,and
potentialprosecutionphases.
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TheDepartmentrecognizesthattherearespecialneedscasesinwhichthevictimcentered
approachmayincludeathirdpartysinvolvement.
4.013 CrimesMotivatedbyHateandBias
TheBPDiscommittedtosafeguardingtherightsofallpeopleregardlessofrace,religion,ethnic
background,disability,and/orsexualorientation.BPDisdedicatedtothevigorousinvestigationand
prosecutionofhate/biasmotivatedcrimesandtoaddressingthesecurityandrelatedconcernsof
theimmediatevictims,aswellastheirfamiliesandothersaffectedbythesecrimes.
Whenanofficeratthesceneofanincidentbelievesorhasreasontosuspectthattheincidentmay
beahate/biasmotivatedcrime,theofficershall:
Investigatetheincidentandensurethephysicalsafetyandemotionalwellbeingofthe
victim(s).
Notifyasupervisorwhileonscene.
CompleteandsubmitaGeneralReportpriortotheendofshift,notingthesuspectedcrime
and,inthecrimeblocksection,SuspectedBiasIncidentorSBI.
Thesupervisorwillrespondtothesceneascircumstancesdictateandwillensurethatthefollowing
isaccomplished:
ExpresstothevictimtheDepartmentsofficialpositionontheimportanceofsuchcasesand
assistthevictiminidentifyingandcontactingindividualsoragenciesthatmayprovide
supportandassistance.
NotifytheWatchCommander/LieutenantandtheViolentCrimessupervisorifthefacts
showanincidentwasmotivatedbyhateorbias.
NotifyaVictimWitnesscoordinator.
4.014 ProtectionfromCommunicableDisease
Anemployeeshallarrest,assist,and/orprovideaidtoallpersons,regardlessoffearofcontractinga
communicabledisease.Theemployeeshallperformtheprescribeddutieswithoutdiscrimination
andshoulduseappropriateprotectiveequipment.Protectiveequipmentwillbeavailableinevery
policevehicleandshallbewornand/orusedaccordingtotheprescribedguidelines.
Wearingprotectiveequipmentgreatlyreducesariskofcontractingcommunicablediseases,but
doesnoteliminatethepossibility.Anemployeeusingprotectiveequipmentthatbecomes
contaminatedshouldwashhandsandanyotheruncoveredpartsofthebodyasaprecautionary
measure.
4.015 CommunicationRegardingPersonswithaConfirmedorSuspectedCommunicableDisease
InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,theFCChasprohibitedpublicsafety
employeesfromtransmittingbyradiowhetherapersonhasacommunicabledisease.Anemployee
shallnotnotifyotheremployeesofpotentialhazardsbyradiocommunication.Anemployeemay
recommendassistingunitsshouldbepreparedtouseprotectiveclothingorequipment.Atthe
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scene,verbalnotificationoftheneedforspecificprotectiveclothingorotherprecautionsmustbe
communicatedinawaythatprotectsconfidentiality.
4.016 BiohazardContaminationGuidelines
BPDwillprotectemployeesandprivatecitizensfromexposuretobiologicalhazardsbyrequiringthe
postingofvisiblewarningnoticesoncontaminateditemsandareas,aswellasinitiatetheactions
necessaryfordecontamination.
4.017 PersonswithDisabilitiesPolicy
TitleIIoftheAmericanDisabilitiesAct(ADA)prohibitsdiscriminationagainstpersonswith
disabilities.ItisthepolicyoftheDepartmenttoprotecttherightsofthedisabled.Infurtheranceof
thispolicy,theDepartmentwillprovidesignlanguageinterpretersorothertrainedpersons,when
necessary,toassistthosewithphysicalormentaldisabilitieswhennecessarytoinclude,butnot
limitedto,speaking,hearing,seeing,andlearning.
4.018 ApprovalforInterpreterServices
InterpretersshallbeactivatedonlywiththeapprovalofasupervisororWatch
Commander/Lieutenant.
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5.000CriticalandTraumaticIncidents
5.001 BPDCriticalIncidentsCallingforCITFProtocol
ClickHereforCITFManual
Theprotocolservesasaguidelineforthecriminalinvestigationofemployeeinvolvedcritical
incidentsresultingindeath,lifethreateningbodilyinjury,orotherseriousincidentswiththe
concurrenceoftheotherparticipatingagenciesexecutives.CITFemployeeswillshareinvestigative
responsibilitiesandresources.InvokingtheCITFprotocolisajointdecisionamongparticipating
agencies.Theprotocolwillfollowpoliciesandproceduresagreeduponbyparticipatingagencies.
WhentheCITFProtocolisinvoked,CITFconductsthecriminalinvestigationamongparticipating
agencies.
CITFparticipatingagencies:
BoisePoliceDepartment
MeridianPoliceDepartment
GardenCityPoliceDepartment
AdaCountySheriffsOffice
IdahoStatePolice
5.002 BPDCriticalIncidentsNotCallingforCITFProtocol
BPDmaydeclareacriticalincidentwithintheCitythatdoesnotcallfortheCITFProtocol.
ThefollowingguidelinesshallbefollowedincriticalincidentsthataredeclaredbyBPDonly:
TheDepartmentwillutilizeCIDandtheOfficeofInternalAffairs(OIA)wheninvestigatinga
criticalincident.
InvestigationsinanticipationofcivillitigationwillbeconductedbyOIAinvestigatorsin
conjunctionwiththeBoiseCityAttorney.Anadministrativeinvestigationwillbejointly
conductedbyOIAandtheOfficeofPoliceOversight.However,eitheroftheseofficesmay
pursueleadsindependentlyatthediscretionoftheOIACommanderortheOfficeofPolice
Oversight.
Allcriticalincidentinvestigationsshalladheretolocal,state,federal,andconstitutional
laws.Anemployeemayhaveaccesstounionorlegalrepresentationpriortothebeginning
oftheCID,OIA,and/orOfficeofPoliceOversightreviewprocesses.
Onlythosepersonswithbonafideinvestigativeormedicalserviceresponsibilitiesshall
entertheinnerperimeter.BPDpersonnelenteringtheinnerperimetershallcomplete
reports
Aninitialinterviewwillbeconductedwiththeinvolvedemployee(s)byCIDshortlyafterthe
incidenttoestablishbasicinformationfortheinvestigators.AllCIDinterviewswillbeaudio
recorded.Anindepthinterviewwillbeconductedatatimeandplacedeterminedonan
individualbasisbyCIDandcommandpersonnel.
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Allreports,notes,recordings,videos,andrelatedinformation(exceptthosegeneratedbyoratthe
directionofOIAand/ortheOfficeofPoliceOversight)willbeforwardedtotheleadCIDinvestigator,
whowillberesponsibleforcreatingtheentirecaseorincidentreport.CIDreportswillbereviewed
bytheinvolvedemployeeforcontentandaccuracy.Theinvolvedemployeemayberequiredto
furnishwrittenstatementstoOIAand/ortheOfficeofPoliceOversightduringtheadministrative
reviewprocess.
5.003 AlcoholandControlledSubstanceTestingforEmployeesInvolvedinCriticalIncidents
Aninvolvedemployeemayprovidebothbloodandurinesamplesforthecriminalinvestigationor
shallprovidebreathandurinesamplesfortheadministrativeinvestigation.
Theinvolvedemployeewillbeaskedtovoluntarilygivesamplesasapartofthecriminal
investigation.
Iftheemployeeconsentstogivesamplestheemployeewillnotneedtoprovidefurther
samples
Iftheemployeerefuses,theinvestigatorwillordertheemployeetosubmitsamplesforthe
administrativeinvestigation.
Thesamplecollectionwillbeconductedundercarefullycontrolledconditionstoensurethe
employeeisaccuratelyidentifiedandthesample(s)isnotcontaminated.
Theurinesamplewillbesplitatthetimeitistakentoprovideanopportunityforthe
employeetorequestasecondspecimenbetestedatadifferentcertifiedlaboratory,inthe
eventtheydisagreewiththeresultsofthefirsttest.
Thetestswillbeadministeredwithinthefirstfourhoursandnotlaterthaneighthoursforalcohol
or24hoursforcontrolledsubstances.
Anemployeewhorefusestotaketheadministrativetestsorwhoattemptstodisruptortamper
withtheadministrativeorcriminaltestsinanywayissubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoand
includingtermination.
5.004 CriticalIncidentPostTraumaResponse
5.005 PlacementonAdministrativeLeave
Followinganemployeeinvolvedcriticalincident,theinvolvedemployeewillbeplacedon
administrativeleaveforatleastthreeworkingdays.
5.006 PsychologicalConsultation
Theinvolvedemployeemayberequiredtoundergotwoconsultationswithapsychologist
orpsychiatristwithin72hoursofthecriticalincident(whenpractical).Personnelwillbe
notifiedonlythattheconsultationhasoccurred.(RevisedJuly2016)
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6.000Juveniles
6.001 CustodyandDetentionofJuveniles
6.002 JuvenileCustody
JuvenilesfoundtobewithinthepurviewoftheIdahoChildProtectiveAct(Title16I.C.,Chapter16)
ortheJuvenileCorrectionsAct(Title20I.C.,Chapter5)maybetakenintocustodybyanofficer.
Juvenilesincustodyforcriminalviolationswillnormallybereleasedtoaparentorguardian.
6.003 JuvenileDetention
Juvenilesincustodyforpurposesofdetention,maybetakentotheAdaCountyJuvenileDetention
Center,iftheviolationmeetsthewrittendetentioncriteria.Thedetentionofficialwillbethefinal
authorityonwhetherthejuvenileisplacedintodetentionandhelduntiladetentionhearing.A
juvenilewillnotbeplacedintheAdaCountyJailexceptbycourtorder.Juvenilesnotacceptedinto
custodybytheAdaCountyJuvenileDetentionCenterwillnormallybereleasedbacktothat
juvenilesparentorguardian.
6.004 JailingofaJuvenile
AjuveniletakenintocustodyforaseriousviolentfelonyshallbetransportedtotheAdaCounty
JuvenileDetentionCenter.UponadvisementofthedetentionofficialandtheoncallAdaCounty
Prosecutor,acomplaintandwarrantmaybepursuedforthepurposeofhousingthejuvenileinthe
AdaCountyJail.
6.005 TransportingaJuvenile
Officerswillnottransportajuvenileprisonerwithanadultprisoner.
6.006 ProtectiveCustodyofaJuvenile
Whenajuvenilemeetsthecriteriaforamentalhold,theofficershall:
Notifythejuvenilesguardian.
Ifunabletomakecontactwithaguardianoriftheguardianrefusestoobtaintreatmentfor
thejuveniletransportthejuveniletotheappropriatefacilityasoutlinedinISC.
ContactsupervisortoinitiateanimminentdangerinvestigationthroughSVU.
6.007 RunawayJuveniles
Allreasonableeffortsshallbemadetolocateandreturnarunawayjuveniletoaparentorguardian.
Thereportingemployeewill,withintwohoursofarrivingonscene,contactRecordssoanNCIC
entrycanbemadeassoonaspossible.
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6.008 MissingJuveniles
Amissingjuvenileisdefinedasasubjectlessthan18yearsofagewhocannotbelocatedandhas
notexhibitedarecentintenttoleavewithoutconsentofaparentorguardianorwhowouldnotbe
capableofwillinglyrunningaway.Allreasonableeffortsshallbemadetolocateandreturnamissing
juveniletosafety.
Iffoulplayissuspectedorthejuvenileisunder13yearsofage,asupervisorwillbenotified.
Thereportingofficerwill,withintwohoursofarrivingonscene,contactRecordssoanNCICentry
canbemade.
6.009 AMBERAlert
AnofficermayrequesttheactivationoftheAMBERAlertplanthroughtheIdahoStatePoliceto
broadcastabductioninformation,uponauthorizationfromasupervisorandaftermeetingcriteria
outlinedinBPDprocedure.
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7.000DepartmentVehicles
7.001 RequirementsforOperations
AllDepartmentemergencyvehiclesareequippedperIdahoCode49623.
AnemployeewhooperatesaCityvehicleoroperatesapersonalvehiclewhileconductingCity
businessshallhaveavalidIdahoMotorVehicleOperatorsorCommercialDriversLicenseintheir
possession.Anemployeeshalluseseatbeltdevicesandensurealloccupantsinthevehicleareseat
belted.Anofficershouldutilizeaseatbeltduringoperationofamotorvehicle.Anofficermay
choosetodisengagetheirseatbeltpriortoapproachtosceneoranotherlawenforcementpurpose.
InadditiontotheVehicleUsePolicyapplicabletoallCityemployees,thefollowingguidelinesshall
applytotheoperationofCityownedvehiclesbyBPDemployees:
Officersshallhavereadilyavailable,aDepartmentapprovedfirearm,policeidentification,
badge,andaccesstoapoliceradio.Ifawayfromthepoliceradio,anofficershallcarrytheir
assignedphone.
ShalloperatetheCityownedvehicleinamannerthatwillnotbringcriticismordisfavorto
themselvesortheDepartmentandincompliancewithstateandlocallaws.
Nonemergencyresponseshallnotbeunnecessarilydelayed;however,anofficer
respondingtoaCodeOnecallshallobeyalltrafficlawsandshallnotusetheemergency
lightsorsirens.
Shallnotusehandheldelectronicdevicestotransmittextmessages,emails,oraccessthe
internetwhileoperatingaCityownedvehicle.Suchdevicesmaybeused,whennecessary,
inahandsfreemodeorthroughvoicecommandcontrols.Employeesareauthorizedtouse
ahandheldelectronicdevicetoobtaingeographicalpositioningsystem(GPS)information.
ShalladheretoCitytobaccousepolicyinCityvehicles.SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicy
Handbook
ShallnotoperateaCityownedvehicleundertheinfluenceofalcoholanddrugs.See11.010
UseofAlcoholandDrugs.
7.002 EmployeeInvolvedVehicleCollisions
EmployeesshalloperateDepartmentvehicles,aswellaspersonalvehicleswhileonduty,inasafe
andprudentmanner.Involvementinavehiclecollisioninwhichtheemployeeisatfaultisevidence
ofaviolationofpolicy.
7.003 CollisionInvestigation
BPDwillensureimpartialinvestigationofcollisionsinvolvingemployees.
InvestigatingAgencyDetermination
CollisionsinvestigatedinaccordancewithCITFprotocol:
OndutyoroffdutyinaDepartmentvehicleinvolvinglifethreateninginjuriesorafatality
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CollisionsinvestigatedbyBPDwhentheaccidentoccursinBoiseCitylimits:
Ifunabletodeterminewhoisclearlyatfault,anotheragencywillberequestedto
investigatetheaccident.
BPDSTEPofficerswillconductaparallelinvestigationinsomecircumstanceswherean
outsideagencyistheleadintheinvestigation.
Ifthecollisioninvolvesanimmediatefamilymember(spouse,child,orparents)ofan
employeeandiftheofficerbelievesthattheremaybeaconflictofinterest,theyshould
contactasupervisortoarrangeforanotherofficeroragencytoinvestigatethecollision.
OffDuty:
o Drivingapersonalvehicleinvolvinglifethreateninginjuriesorafatality.
o Drivingapersonalvehicleinvolvingnonlifethreateninginjuries.
o Drivingapersonalvehicleinvolvingreportableaccident.
OnDutyorOffDuty:
o DrivingaDepartmentvehicleinvolvingnonlifethreateninginjuries.
o DrivingaDepartmentvehicleinvolvingreportableaccident.
o DrivingaDepartmentvehicleinvolvingnonreportableaccident.
WheneveranyofficerisinvolvedinavehicularaccidentwhileondutyoroperatingaCityvehicle,
theyshallimmediatelydothefollowing:
Stopattheaccidentscene,renderaidasappropriate,andremainthereuntilthe
investigationiscompleteorasupervisoryofficerreleasesthem,unlesstheofficerhas
receivedinjuriesrequiringhimtoleavethescenefortreatment.
o Ifduringanemergencyresponse(Code3),immediatelynotifydispatchandrequestthat
thecall/responsebeassignedtothenearestavailableofficer.
o Basedonthenatureoftheoriginalcall/response,thesupervisorshalldetermine
whethertheinvolvedofficershouldcontinueontheemergencycall/responsebasedon
theseverityoftheaccident,theavailabilityofotherrespondingofficers,andthenature
oftheoriginalresponsesituation.
o Ifnosupervisoryofficercanbereached,theinvolvedofficershallremainatthescene
andnotifydispatchtoreassigntheoriginalcall/response.
o Ifnootherunitsareavailableoraresofarawaythattheirresponsetimesignificantly
increasesthethreattolifeattheemergencyscene,theinvolvedofficermaycontinue
hisresponse.Theyshallnotifydispatchtoassignthenextavailableofficerand
supervisortorespondtotheaccidentsceneandshallreturnassoonaspossible.
Notifydispatchandrequesttheirimmediatesupervisor(ifavailable),oranyother
supervisorbenotified.
Protectandpreserveallphysicalevidenceatthesceneaspractical.
Renderaidasappropriate.
Anyofficerinvolvedinavehicularaccidentwhichinvolvesseriousinjurytoanypersonshallremain
atthesceneoftheaccidentandrenderaid,regardlessofthenatureoftheoriginalcall/response.
Iffaultoftheemployeeisinquestion,orcircumstancesdictate,anotheragencywillberequestedto
investigatetheaccident.
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BPDSTEPofficerswillconductaparallelinvestigationinsomecircumstanceswhereanoutside
agencyistheleadintheinvestigation.
Ifthecollisioninvolvesanimmediatefamilymember(spouse,child,orparents)ofanemployeeand
iftheofficerbelievesthattheremaybeaconflictofinterest,theyshouldcontactasupervisorto
arrangeforanotherofficeroragencytoinvestigatethecollision.
7.004 CollisionsInvolvingEmployeesOutofJurisdiction
Anycollisioninvolvingemployeesondutywillbereportedtotheagencyofjurisdictionandtheon
dutyBPDWatchCommander/Lieutenantassoonaspossible.
7.005 UseofPushBumpers
Theuseofpushbumpersshallberestrictedtoonlythosecircumstancesinwhichadisabledvehicle
maybepushedofftheroadwaytoexpeditethenormalflowoftrafficandshallbeusedtoclearthe
roadwayviatheshortestpossibledistance.
7.006 UseoftheOpticomTrafficControlSystem
UseoftheOpticomsystemonpublichighwaysisauthorizedbyofficersonlyforlawenforcement
needs.
7.007 EmergencyEscort
Anofficerwillnotprovideanemergencyescortservicetocitizens.Anofficerwillnottransport
injuredorillcitizenstothehospitalintheirpolicevehicle,exceptformentalholdsubjectsor
prisoners.
7.008 AssignedVehicleUsage
Anemployeemaybeassignedavehiclebasedupontheoperationalneedsofthedepartment.When
assignedoncallstatus,anemployeewillhavetheirassignedvehiclewiththemandbeavailablefor
quickresponse.TheChiefshallretaintherighttoauthorizetakehomevehiclesforofficerswiththe
rankofLieutenantorhigher.
7.009 RestrictionsonUseofAssignedVehicles
Useofthesevehiclesisrestrictedasfollows:
Assignedvehiclesshallonlybeusedforofficialpolicebusinessorwhentheemployeeis
assignedoncallstatus.
Assignedvehiclesmaybetakentoandfromdutyassignmentsandhome,withasupervisors
approval,aslongasthedomicilingoftheassignedvehicleiswithina21miledistancefrom
theBoiseCHW.(RevisedJuly2016)
Assignedvehiclesshallnotbeusedduringoffdutyemployment.Anexceptionisallowedif
theemployeeisoncallandabletoleaveoffdutyemploymentifcalledoutandtheoffduty
employmentlocationiswithina21miledistancefromtheBoiseCHW.
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Assignedvehiclesmaynotbeusedtotransportfamilyemployeesorotherpassengers,
exceptwhenitisforofficialbusiness,authorizedbyasupervisor,pursuanttopolicy,or
whentheemployeeisassignedoncallstatus.Anypassengerswillbedischargedbefore
respondingtoanemergencyorengaginginanylawenforcementaction.
7.010 CriteriaforBeginningandEndofDutyDay
Employeesassignedtakehomevehiclesshallnotbeconsideredondutyuntilarrivalatthe
locationoftheirassignment.Employeeswillbeconsideredoffdutyupondeparturefromtheir
locationofassignment.Commutetimetoandfromidentifiedlocationshallnotbeconsideredon
dutytime.Examplesofassignmentlocationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
CityHallWest
Meetings
Activationforemergencysituations
Court
Searchwarrantlocation
Specificassignedlocation
School
Surveillancelocation
BSU
TaskForce
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8.000UniformsandAppearance
8.001 IssuingUniformandEquipment
Eachemployeewilldisplaytheutmostprofessionalisminappearanceanddress.
8.002 InitialIssue
Newlyhiredofficersshallbeissuedasetofuniformsandrelatedequipmentitems.Probationary
officersshallnotreceiveaclothingallowance.
8.003 DamageorLossofPropertyBelongingtoanEmployee
Anemployeeisresponsibleforthecare,maintenance,andserviceableconditionofCityproperty
assignedtothem.Employeeswillreportlossordamageofsuchpropertyandtherelating
circumstancestotheDivisionCommanderwithinsevencalendardays.Thesupervisorwillcomplete
anAIR,asappropriate.
8.004 ReplacementofProperty/Uniforms
AnemployeewillreplaceorcompensatetheDepartmentforalluniformandrequiredpersonal
itemsthataredamaged,lost,orstolenbecauseofanemployeesnegligence.
Asageneralrule,personallyownedpropertyusedbyanemployeeduringtheirdutydayisnot
coveredforreimbursementbytheDepartment.
However,ifdamagedduringDepartmentduties,personalitemsthatarerequiredtoperformwork
duties,includingwatches,safetyeyeglasses,andsunglasses,maybereimbursedbytheDepartment.
TheDivisionCommander,ortheirdesignee,shallrevieweveryincidentanddeterminepersonal
itemreplacement.
AfterreceivingapprovalfromtheDivisionCommander,monetarylossforuniformandrequired
personalitemsthataredamagedduringDepartmentdutieswillberecoveredasfollows:
Filearestitutionrequestwiththearrestreportasappropriatetopetitionthecourtfor
damagesfromthedefendant.AllcourtorderedrestitutionwillbesentdirectlytoFinance.
Followingsubmissionoftherestitutionreport,theSupplySpecialistshallreplacethose
itemswhicharenormallystocked.
Watches,safetyeyeglasses,andsunglasseswillbecoveredfornomorethan$75each.
8.005 ReturnUponTermination
TerminatedofficersshallreturntheequipmenttotheSupplyOfficebasedontheschedulelisted
below:
Terminationwithinthreeyears:Allissueditems.
Terminationafterthreeyears:Allissueditems,exceptclothingwithoutDepartment
identification.
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8.006 ItemsGiventoRetiringOfficers
RetiredofficerimmediatelyeligibletoenterthePERSIsystem,receivesthefollowing
(Chiefmayapproveexceptions):
Nametag
Weaponandmagazines
Onepairofhandcuffs(eitherchainorhinged)
Chest,hat,andretirementbadges
Allclothing(exceptbodyarmor)
8.007 Uniforms
8.008 UniformoftheDay
Theuniformofthedayistobewornbyanofficerassignedtouniformduty.Therearethreetypesof
uniformsthatareauthorizedfordailywear.ThetypesareClassA,ClassB,andClassC.
TheClassAuniformshallbeconsideredadressuniformfortheDepartment.Everyuniformed
officershallhavesufficient,complete,andserviceableClassAuniformavailableforimmediateuse.
Theuniformmaybewornonlyduringondutyhours,whentravelingtoandfromduty,andwhen
otherwiseauthorizedbytheChief(e.g.Statevisits,funerals,etc.).
Woolshirtsshallbewornwithwoolorwoolblendtrousers.Syntheticshirtsshallbewornwith
synthetictrousers.Polyesterblendshirtsshallbewornwithpolyesterblendtrousers.Mixingof
uniformitems,exceptasauthorizedinthispolicy,isprohibited.
AlluniformsshallbeofDepartmentapprovedbrandsandblends.Otheruniformitemsnotincluded
inthispolicymaybeapprovedbytheChief.
8.009 SpecialtyPlates/Pins
Metallicspecialtyplates/pinsmaybewornonClassAandBuniforms.Onlyonespecialtyplateorpin
shallbeworn.Allspecialtyplates/pinsshallbeapprovedbytheUniformCommittee.
8.010 DepartmentAuthorizedAwards
Allshirtribbons/awardsapprovedbytheDepartmentmaybewornonaClassAorBuniform.
8.011 ServiceStripes
ServicestripesshallbewornontheClassAshirtsandClassBlongsleevedshirts.Aftertheir
probationaryyear,foreachfiveyearsoflawenforcementservice,anofficershallplaceone
approvedservicestripeonthelowerleftsleeveofthelongsleeveuniformshirts.
8.012 DutyBelt
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Theregulationdutybeltandalldutybeltaccessoriesshallbeblackandabasketweavedesign.All
metalsnapsorothermetalaccessoriesshallbechromeornickelfinish.Blackorhiddensnapsare
alsoapprovedforuse.Theofficershallmaintaintheirdutybeltandaccessoriesinaclean,polished,
andserviceablecondition.Whenthebucklebeltisworn,therightedgeofthebuckleshallbe
alignedwiththetrouserflyandtheedgeoftheshirtclosure.
8.013 Inspections
Supervisorsofuniformedofficersareresponsibletoconductmonthlyuniforminspectionsandshall
requireofficerstoreplacewornandunserviceableitems.
8.014 Administrative,Office,orPlainclothesEmployees
Anemployeewearingcivilianclotheswillwearapparelconsistentwiththecurrentstyleofdressof
thewhitecollarbusinessandprofessionalsegmentofourcommunity.
8.015 CasualDay
FridayisdesignatedasCasualDay.ForthosewhoworkonaFriday,alladministrative,office,or
plainclothesemployeesmaywearrelaxedprofessionalattire.
Thismayinclude:
Cleanjeansordenimoutfitswithoutvisiblerips,tears,holes,orpatches.+
Poloshirts(includinglogoembroideredshirts),bandedcollarshirts,andotherbuttoned
collarshirts.
Casualshoes,includingcleanathleticshoes.
Employeeswhohaveprofessionalmeetings,court,oranyotherappointmentthatwouldrequire
professionalattireduringCasualFridaysshallweartheuniformofthedayorprofessionalattire.
8.016 TrainingAttire/MeetingAttire
Personnelattendingclassroominstruction,orDepartmentorotherprofessionalmeetings,willwear
Departmentissueduniformsornormalbusinessattire.Asupervisorortrainingfacilitatormay
authorizethewearingofotherclothingasrequiredbythenatureofthetrainingormeeting.
8.017 CourtAttire
Anemployeeattendingcourtshallbeneatlyandconservativelydressedtopresentaprofessional
appearance.Anofficermayweartheauthorizeduniformoftheday.Ataminimum,anemployee
shallwearabuttonupdressshirtwithtie,dressorDockersstyleslacks,anddressshoes.
8.018 ExemptionsFromWearingUniforms
ExecutiveStaff,CommandStaff,andofficersassignedtoplainclothesoradministrativedutiesare
exemptfromwearingtheuniformoftheday.
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8.019 AdoptionofNewItems
AnychangestotheapproveduniformstandardsshallbeapprovedthroughtheChiefsoffice.
8.020 SpecialtyWear
8.021 StandardsofAppearance
8.022 UniformAppearance
Alluniformarticlesshallbekeptingoodrepairandmaintainedinaneat,cleancondition.
8.023 PersonalHygiene
Whenreportingforduty,anemployeeshallmaintainappropriatepersonalhygienesoasnotto
offendfellowemployeesorthepublic.
8.024 Jewelry
Auniformedemployeeshallnotwearjewelryvisiblearoundtheneck.Afemaleuniformed
employeemaywearonepairofearringsintheearlobe,providedtheyshallbetheposttypefor
piercedearsandshallhaveavisibleportionnogreaterthan3/16inchindiameter.Amale
uniformedemployeeshallnotwearearrings.
8.025 BodyPiercings
Noemployeeshallhavevisiblebodypiercingjewelry,includingallfacialandtonguepiercings,with
theexceptionofearpiercingsforfemaleemployeesoutlinedin8.024Jewelry.Thisincludesany
piercingsvisiblethroughtheuniform.
8.026 Cosmetics,Perfumes,andColognes
Cosmeticswillbemoderateandingoodtaste.Eachemployeeshallnotusemakeuplendingitselfto
agaudyappearanceoruseexcessivelyodorousperfumesorcolognes.
8.027 Hair
Amaleemployeeshallwearhishairneatlytrimmed,clean,andwellgroomedwhileonduty.The
hairshallnotextendbelowthetopoftheshirtcollarorcoveranyportionoftheears.Thehairstyle
shallnotinterferewiththeproperwearingoftheuniformhat,helmet,orchemicalagentsmask.An
officerassignedtoinvestigativedutiesshallbeallowedtomaintainhishairstyletothemidpointof
theearsorcovernomorethanhalfofhisear.
Afemaleemployeeshallwearherhairinacleanandwellgroomedmannerwhileonduty.Each
femaleofficershallwearherhairinashortstyleorwornfastenedupofftheneckandears.The
hairstyleshallnotinterferewiththeproperwearingoftheuniformhat,helmet,orchemicalagents
mask.
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Eachemployeeshallweartheirhairinanaturallyoccurringhaircolorthatdoesnotdetractfrom
professionaldecorum.Ifawigisworn,itshallcomplywiththeprovisionsinthissection.
8.028 Sideburns
Thesideburnshallbetrimandneatinappearance.Sideburnsshallnotextendbeyondthepoint
evenwiththebottomoftheearsinneropeningandshallendinacleanshavenhorizontalline.The
flare(lowerportionofthesideburn)shallnotexceedthewidthofthemainportionofthesideburn
bymorethan1/4oftheunflaredwidth.
8.029 FacialHair
Eachemployeeshallbecleanshavenwhenreportingforduty.Beardsandgoateesareprohibited.
Requestsforvariances(e.g.,formedicalreasons)shallbemadethroughthechainofcommand.A
shortandneatlytrimmedmustacheofanaturallyoccurringcolorisacceptable.Mustachesshallnot
extendovertheupperlip,maynotextendtothesidemorethan1/2inchbeyondthecornerofthe
mouth,andmaynotextendbelowthecornerofthemouth.
8.030 Tattoos,BodyArt,andBrandings
Anemployeeshallnothaveanytattoos,bodyart,decorativehardware,orbrandingonthehead,
face,neck,scalp,hands,orvisibleteeth(excludingorthodonticappliances);unlessauthorizedby
theChief.Anypreexistingtattoos,bodyart,orbrandingonanyoftheseareaswilleitherbe
removedorcoveredbycosmeticsorclothing.Whileonduty,excessivetattooing,bodyart,or
brandingsshallnotbeexposedorvisible(includingthroughtheuniform).Excessiveisdefinedas
anytattoo,bodyart,orbrandingthatexceedsonethirdoftheexposedbodypart.
Anyvisibletattoos,bodyart,orbrandingthatareobscene,advocateorsymbolizegang,extremists
groups,druguse,orsexualdiscriminationshallnotbepermitted,unlessauthorizedbytheChief.
8.031 PersonalAppearanceExceptions
Asupervisormayexemptanyemployeefromtheprovisionoftheappearancestandardsforthe
purposeofcompletingatemporaryspecialtaskorassignmentthatwouldrequirepersonal
appearanceinvariancewiththesesections.
ClickHereforUniformandAppearanceDirectives
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9.000Firearms
9.001 FirearmsAuthorization
Thefollowingfirearmssafetyproceduresapplytoallemployeesauthorizedtocarryfirearms.
UnnecessaryDisplay
Anofficershallnotcarelesslydisplayanyfirearm.Anofficerisspecificallyprohibitedfromengaging
inanyformofdryfiringinanypolicefacilityorpublicplace,exceptaspartofatrainingcourse
undersupervision.Thetermdryfiringincludesanyformofweapondrawingpractice,triggerpull,
orsightpicturepractice.Officersshallunderstandthatthepointingofafirearmatapersonisause
offorceandrequiresanarticulablereasonfordoingso.
Theexceptionstothisare:
Duringauthorizedtrainingexercises.
Whenthefirearmisusedtodeploychemicalagentsorlesslethalmunitions.
Duringfieldoperationswhenasupervisororderstheofficertoaimafirearmataperson
independentoftheofficersknowledgeofanythreat.
RoutineHandlingofFirearms
Anofficerinanypolicefacility,orforadministrativepurposes,shallunload,load,andcleanfirearms
onlyinasafemanner.Asupervisormayorderanofficertodraw,unload,present,andreload
serviceweaponsforinspection,providingthisisaccomplishedinasafeandorderlymanner.If
available,asafetybarrelshallbeused.Whenproperlychecking,unloading,orloadingafirearm,the
officershallalwayspointthemuzzleinasafedirectionandkeepfingersoutsideofthetriggerguard.
Whenhandingafirearmtoanyperson,anofficershallcausetheweapontobeunloadedandthe
actiontobeopened.Whenacceptingafirearmfromanyperson,anofficershallkeepfingers
outsideofthetriggerguard,maintainthemuzzleinasafedirection,andmanuallyandvisuallycheck
theweaponchamberandammunitionfeedsource(magazinearea)toensurethatsafeconditions
exist.Theofficershallsecureallcarriedfirearmspriortoenteringthejailarea,accordingtojail
policy.
StorageofFirearms
Anofficershallexerciseduecautioninthehandlingandstorageofservicefirearms,whetheron
dutyoroffduty.Servicefirearmsshallbestoredinsuchawayastominimizethepossibilityof
possessionbyunauthorizedusersandtheresultingpossibilityofdischargeoftheweapon.
UnsafeWeapons
Anofficershallnotknowinglycarrymechanicallyunsafeordeficientfirearms.Anyfirearmdischarge
thatisattributedtoamechanicaldefectinthesafetymechanismorothermechanicaldefect,shall
bepresumedtobeanunsafeweapon.TheRangeMasterandArmorershallimmediatelybenotified
ofthiscondition.Theunsafeweaponshallbeimmediatelyremovedfromservice.
WeaponCleaning
Eachofficerisresponsibleforcleaningtheirserviceweapon,emergencybackupweapon,andoff
dutyweaponinacleanandserviceableconditionatalltimes.Theyshallreportdeficienciesinthe
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cleanliness,condition,andserviceabilityofanyDepartmentfirearms,includingthepoliceshotgun
andspecialweapons,totheDepartmentArmorerorRangeMaster.
FirearmsDischarge
ThedischargeofanyDepartmentissuedfirearmwhilecarriedonoroffdutyoranyfirearm
authorizedtocarryduringthecourseofdutyisaseriousmatter,whichwillbeinvestigated
accordingtoDepartmentprocedures.
AllfirearmdischargesshallbeinvestigatedbytheDepartment.Dischargesthatareunintentionalor
negligentwillbeinvestigatedbytheRangeMasterandofficerssupervisor.Theyshallcompletethe
properDepartmentinvestigationandimmediatelygenerateanUnusualOccurrenceReporttonotify
theirchainofcommand.
IntentionaldischargeswillbehandledeitherasaCITF/OIAinvestigationorasanUnusual
OccurrenceReport.
Unintentionaldischargeisdefinedasthedischargeofafirearminasafedirectionand
mannerwhennosafetyviolationshaveoccurred.
Negligentdischargeisdefinedasanydischargethatoccurredbecauseofafailuretofollow
establishedsafetyrulesandprotocolsand/ordischargedinanonsafemanner.
9.002 ResponsibilitiesandSafetyProcedures
Anofficerwillbearmedwithanissuedserviceweaponduringondutyhours,exceptwhenanyof
thefollowingprovisionsapply:
Whendirectedtodisarmbyarankingofficer.
Wheninvolvedinauthorizedtrainingoractivitiesthatmakethewearingofaweapon
impracticalandinadvisable.
Whenwearingaweaponwouldviolateanyprovisionsofthismanual,thelawsofthe
municipality,state,ornation,orrulesofthecourtwheretheofficerislocated.
Wheninvolvedinasituationwherethewearingofafirearmwouldposeanincreased
hazardtotheofficer.
Whenonadministrativeassignment(Commandlevelassignments,lightduty,temporary
assignment),therequirementtobearmedshallbemetaslongastheemployeehasa
weaponimmediatelyaccessible.
Anofficerwillnotsurrendertheirweapontoacriminalforanyreason.
Emergencyorbackupweaponsshouldbecarriedinamannerthatisnotvisibletothe
public.
Officershallsubmitallweaponsintendedtobeusedwithinthescopeoftheirdutiestoa
FirearmsInstructorforinspectiononceevery12months.
o Eachweaponshallbecertifiedsafebeforetheofficercancarryitondutyoroffduty.
o Inspectionsshallberecordedintrainingrecords.
o OfficershallresubmitanyfirearmforinspectionbyaFirearmsInstructorwhenanyof
thefollowingconditionsexist:
Whensodirectedbyasuperiorofficer.
Whenthereisreasontobelievethatthesafetydevicedesignedbythe
manufacturerhasbeenrenderedineffective.
Whentheweaponhasfunctionedimproperly.
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9.003 CarryingofFirearmsOffDuty
Anofficer,exceptprobationaryofficer,whoisqualifiedandelectstocarryweaponsoffduty,shall
alsocarrytheirpoliceidentificationcardandbadge.Theofficerwillalsoconducttherequiredoff
dutyqualification.Anonprobationaryofficer,whohaspriorlawenforcementexperience,can
requestapprovalfromtheCaptainoftheProfessionalDevelopmentandStandardsDivisiontocarry
afirearmoffduty.
Anofficerisauthorizedandstronglyencouragedtobearmedwithanauthorizedweaponortohave
onenearbywhileoffduty.
Employeesshallnotcarryafirearmwhentheyareundertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs;toinclude
prescriptionmedicationswhichcauseimpairment,exceptinanundercovercapacitywhenapproved
bytheircommander.
Allstandardfirearmspoliciesandproceduresshallapplyonceaprobationaryofficerhasbeen
assignedintotheFTOprogram.PriortoenteringtheFTOprogram,aprobationaryofficermaycarry
authorizedweaponsondutyandoffdutyasfollows:
Aprobationaryofficerwithpriorlawenforcementexperience,whoholdsacurrentPOST
certificateinanystateandwhohascompletedtheDepartmentscourseofinstructionand
qualification,maycarryauthorizedfirearmsondutyandoffduty.
Aprobationaryofficerwithnopriorlawenforcementexperienceshallcompletethe
DepartmentscourseofinstructionandqualificationandsuccessfullycompletethePOST
AcademybeforecarryinganyDepartmentissuedfirearmondutyoroffduty,unlessitispart
oftheircourseofinstruction.
9.004 FirearmsTransfer
NoDepartmentissuedfirearmsshallbetransferredfromemployeetoemployeeunlessemergency
circumstancesexist.OnlytheArmorerorRangeMastermaytransferweapons.
9.005 FirearmsSpecificationsandGeneralRequirements
TheDepartmentweaponsissuedtoanofficerandallpersonallyownedweaponsusedbyanofficer
intheircapacityasapoliceofficershallbeapprovedbytheRangeMaster.Noweaponsshallbe
alteredwithoutapprovaloftheArmorerorRangeMaster.
9.006 RifleProgram
AllofficerswhoareissuedaPatrolRifleorcarrytheirpersonallyownedPatrolRifleforuseon
dutywillfollowallFirearmsUnitDirectives.
9.007 FirearmsProgramAdministration
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9.008 QualificationsRequirementsandTraining
OfficersshallpassallqualificationstandardsandmeetallqualificationssetforthbytheFirearms
Procedures.
OfficersshallberequiredtoattendallQualificationCoursesduringtheyearinordertobe
certifiedtocarryafirearm.SeeFirearmsUnitDirectivesandCollectiveLaborAgreement.
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10.000PropertyandEvidence
10.001 PropertyandEvidence
Allpropertyshallbebookedpriortotheendofshift.Anemployeeunabletobookpropertypriorto
endofshiftshallobtainauthorizationfromasupervisortosecurethepropertyatthepolicestation.
Preparepropertyforstorage:
Tagallitemswithappropriateevidencetags/evidenceseals.
Dateandinitialallitemswhenpossible(unlessthiswoulddestroytheevidentiaryvalue).
Filloutchainofcustody.
CompletethePropertyInvoiceForm(ortheVDRforvehicles),carefullynotingthereason
forbooking,includingawaiversignatureatthebottomoftheformifappropriateand
containingalistofallitemsbooked.
o VDRshallincludeallnotableitemsofsignificantvaluewithinthevehicle.
o SubmitacopyoftheTowedVehicleInventoryNoticewhenavehicleisseizedand
storedataBPDorotherlawenforcementfacilityimpoundlot.
BodyFluids
Urineshallbeplacedintheevidence/propertyroomfreezer.
BloodwillbeintheappropriateForensicServicesDUIbloodkitsorotherapproved
containerandstoredintheevidencepropertyroomrefrigerator.
Monies
Seizedmoniesandothernegotiableinstrumentslikelytohavegreatervaluethanindicated
bytheirfacevaluesuchascoincollections,stocks,orsimilaritemsareprocessedas
propertyevidenceandsecuredinasafe.
Seizedmoniesandothernegotiableinstrumentsnotlikelytohavegreatervaluethan
indicatedbytheirfaceareprocessedaspropertyevidence.
Thecaseofficerwill:
o Countthemoneywithawitnesspresent.
o Makenoteofthenumberofbillsanddenominationsorphotocopywheneverpractical.
o DeliverthemoneytotheCaptainordesignee.
CellPhones
Placeseizedcellphonesinairplanemode.
ProcessrequestforcellphoneforensicswiththeDepartmentCellPhoneExaminer.
Computers
ProcessrequestforcomputerforensicswiththeDepartmentComputerExaminer.
PersonalProperty
Foundpersonalproperty
o ProvidethefinderwithreferencetoI.C.55405.Ifthefinderdoesnotwanttogo
throughthelegallyrequiredprocess,BPDacceptsthefoundpropertyandattemptsto
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o
o
findtheowner.Thefinderisadvisedthattheyhaverelinquishedanyrightstothe
property.
Foundpropertyisenteredintopropertyandawrittensynopsismustdescribewherethe
itemswerefoundandbywhom.
Iffoundpropertyhasavalueof$100ormoretheevidencecustodianmakesa
reasonableattempttodeterminethevalueanddocumenttheresourcesused.
Seizedstolenpersonalproperty.
Bookitintopropertyorplaceitonahold.
Stolenpropertyidentifiedbytheownershallbephotographed.Alloftheactivityneedsto
bedocumentedinthereportandthephotostakenoftheitemsneedtobeaddedtothe
reportwritingsystem.
10.002 DamageorLossofPropertyBelongingtoOthers
Eachemployeeshallprotectthepropertyofanothersubjectorentityfromdamageorloss.Ifan
employeedamagesorlosesproperty,theemployeeshallpromptlynotifytheirsupervisorwhoshall
reporttheincidentonanAIR.
10.003 Abandoned,Stolen,andSeizedVehicles
10.004 TowingfromDUIArrests
UponaDUIarrest,thevehiclewillbetowedunlessthereisasober,licenseddriveratthescenewho
cantakecustodyofthevehicleandthesuspecthasprovidedaudiorecordedconsentforthat
individualtoassumeresponsibilityforthevehicleanditscontents.
10.005 DUIEvidentiaryBloodSamples(RevisedJuly2016)
Absentexigentcircumstances,allinvoluntaryblooddrawstoobtainevidentiarysamplesrequirea
SearchWarrant.
ASergeantorLieutenantshallbepresenttoobserveandadvisewheneveraninvoluntaryblood
drawisconducted.
ASergeantorLieutenantshallnotassistwithanyblooddraws.AnAFCshallnotbeasubstitutefora
SergeantorLieutenant.
DUIEvidentiaryBloodSamples:
BloodmaybetakeninanyinvestigationofDUIwhenthesuspecthasbeenadvisedoftheirrights
underIdahoCode188002,andhasrefusedtoprovideeitherabreathorurine*sampleas
requestedbytheofficerandthefollowingcircumstancesarepresent:
Thesuspectisincustodyandtheofficerhasreasontobelievethesuspectisunderthe
influenceofdrugs/alcohol/orotherintoxicatingsubstances,AND
o AfterconsultationwiththeOnCallProsecutor,aTelephonicBloodDrawSearch
Warranthasbeenobtained;or
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Thesuspectvoluntarilyconsentstoablooddrawinlieuofprovidingabreathorurine
sample.
ThebloodistakeninamedicallyacceptablemannerpursuanttoIdahoCode188003.
SoftEmptyHandControlmaybeusedtorestrainthesuspectifnecessary.Ifadditionalforce
isrequiredbeyondjustholdingthearm/shoulder,orifthesuspectjerks,thrashesor
physicallyresistsatanytime,thetestingshallstopandarefusalshallbenoted.
Arestraintchairmayonlybeusedinfelonycasesandrequiresthepresenceandapprovalof
asupervisor.
o
Pursuanttotheabovecircumstances,urineorbloodevidentiarysamplesshouldbeobtainedfora
DUIcasewheredrugsaresuspected.Ifthesuspectisbelievedtobesolelyundertheinfluenceof
alcohol,breathorbloodevidentiarysamplesshouldbeobtained.(RevisedJuly2016)
10.006 NCICEntries
AnemployeemaytelephoneNCICentriesfromthefieldintoRecords,withtheexceptionofAMBER
alerts.
NCICEntryClearance
Theofficerwholocatesamissingperson,runaway,stolenvehicle,orstolenpropertyorreceives
informationthattheNCICentryisnolongervalidisresponsibleforcontactingRecordstohavethe
NCICentrycleared.TheemployeeshallnoteonthereportthatNCICwascanceled,theRecordsclerk
whotooktheinformation,andthedateandtimeitwascalledin.
OtherAgencyHitConfirmations:IfthereisanNCIChitfromanotheragency,Recordsmustbe
contactedtoconfirmNCIChitwithenteringagencythroughaYQ/YR/Locate.
10.007 AuthoritytoReturn/DisposeofEvidenceorProperty
EvidencewillbereturnedtoitsproperownerordisposedofpursuanttoIdahoCodeandBoiseCity
CodeandtheBoiseCitysRecordsRetentionSchedule.
10.008 EvidenceSeizures
Allvehiclesimpoundedforevidentiarypurposesshallbetowedtothecitysdesignatedevidence
towingfacility.Processing,includingacompleteinventory,shallbecompletedwithin24hours,
unlessthereareexceptionalcircumstancesandsupervisoryapproval.
Ifavehiclecannotbeadequatelyprocessedforevidenceatitslocation,anofficermayimmediately
impoundavehiclewithoutnoticeforthepurposeofobtainingevidenceunderthefollowing
conditions:
Ifthevehiclewasusedasaninstrumentofacrime(e.g.,hitandrun,manslaughter,etc.).
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Ifthevehiclewasthesceneinwhichacrimeoccurredorwasusedtofacilitateacrimeorto
transportsuspectsto/fromacrime(e.g.,locationofamurdervictim,usedinarobberyora
narcoticscase,etc.).
Whennecessarytosecureituntilasearchwarrantcanbeobtainedorpursuanttoanyother
legalprocessordocument.
WhentheVINisaltered,obliterated,ormissingorifthevehicleissuspectedofbeingstolen.
Otherevidentiarypurposesasdeemednecessary.
Allimpoundsmadeforevidentiaryorforfeiturepurposesshallhavesupervisoryapproval.
10.009 Firearms
Unloadallfirearmspriortosubmittingthemtotheevidenceroom.
Officerssubmittingfirearmsintoevidencewill:
CompleteanAlcoholTobaccoandFirearms(ATF)NationalTracingCenterRequestformATF
F3312.1,andforwardtotheproperunittobeprocessed.
Packagethefirearminagunbox,seal,dateandlabelthebox.
Packagethefirearmandammunitionseparately.
Submitthefirearm,theATFform,andacopyoftheNCICcheck(whichincludescriminal
history)totheevidencecustodian.
EnterthefirearmintotheARSdatabase.
Documentmake,modelandserialnumberinreport.(RevisedJuly2016)
FirearmstobeconvertedforusebytheBoisePolice:
FirearmsandammunitionshallnotbeconvertedforBoisePoliceuseunlessapprovedbythe
DeputyChiefpriortoconversion.
Priortoconversion,thecaseofficerorRecordsAdministratoragainperformsanNCICcheck.
IftheweaponisclearedforconversiontoBoisePolice,aReceiptforPropertyFormis
completedtoincludepropertybarcodenumberandsignatureoftheArmorer.
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11.000Conduct
11.001 Conduct
11.002 ConductUnbecominganEmployee
Eachemployeeshallconductthemselvesinsuchamannerastoreflectmostfavorablyonthe
Departmentatalltimes.Conductunbecominganemployeeshallincludethatwhichbringsthe
DepartmentintodisreputeorreflectsdiscreditupontheindividualasaDepartmentemployee,or
thatwhichimpairstheoperationorefficiencyoftheDepartmentoranyofitsemployees.
11.003 ConformancetoLaws
EachemployeeshallobeyalllawsoftheUnitedStatesandofanystateandlocaljurisdictionin
whichtheyarepresent.Aconvictionfortheviolationofanylawshallbeprimafacieevidenceofa
violationofthissection.
11.004 NotificationofCriminalCharges
Anemployeewhoischargedwithamisdemeanororfelonyoffenseshallimmediatelyinformtheir
supervisor.OIAshallbenotifiedviatheemployeeschainofcommand.
11.005 DomesticBattery
Underfederallaw,noindividualfoundguiltyofdomesticbatteryisallowedtocarryafirearm.As
policeofficersarerequiredtocarryafirearmasapartoftheirjob,anyofficerfoundguiltyofthis
offenseissubjecttoimmediatetermination.
Anofficerwhoistherespondentofaprotectionordershallnotbeallowedtocarryafirearmandall
DepartmentissuedweaponswillberetainedbytheDepartmentuntiladjudication.
11.006 LoyaltytotheDepartmentandDepartmentEmployees
AnemployeeshallnotcriticizetheDepartment,itsemployees,oritspoliciesinamannerwhichis
defamatory,obscene,unlawful,orwhenthecriticismisfalseormalicious.
11.007 Insubordination
Anemployeeshallnotbeinsubordinate.Examplesofinsubordinationinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
Refusaltopromptlyobeyalawfulorderofarankingemployeeorsupervisor.
Useofderogatoryremarksorcriticismdirectedtowardoraboutarankingemployeeor
supervisorthataffectstheDepartmentsoperationorefficiency.
Bypassingarankingemployeeorsupervisorinthechainofcommand.
11.008 RelationshipswithOthersandDemeanor
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Anemployeeshalltreatallotherpersonsinacivilandrespectfulmanner.Theyshallnotuse
profanityoruncomplimentaryspeechinthepresenceofemployeesofthepublic,prisoners,or
otherpersonstheyhavecontactwithnorshalltheyintentionallyantagonizeanyperson.
11.009 UseofTobaccoProducts
Anemployeeshallnotsmoketobaccoproductsinanylawenforcementfacilityorvehicleinuseby
BoiseCityPolice.Anemployeeshallalsorefrainfromsmokingorusingtobaccoproductswhileon
dutywhenaddressingthepublicinastructuredgroup,forumsetting,orparticipatingincrowdor
trafficcontrol.Theexceptiontothispolicyisinterrogatorsand/orsuspectswho,uponmutual
consent,mayusetobaccoproductsininterrogationroomswhennecessarytofacilitatethe
interviewprocess.
11.010 UseofAlcoholandDrugs
TheBoiseCitypolicyonaDrugFreeWorkplaceappliestoallemployees,exceptintheperformance
ofdutyandwhileactingunderproperandspecificordersfromarankingemployee(e.g.,duringan
undercoveroperation).SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook.
Eachemployeeworkingtheirassignedhours,onanoncallpaidstatus,appearingtobeonduty,or
whilewearinganypartoftheuniformidentifyingthemselvestobeaDepartmentemployeeshall
not:
Consumeintoxicatingbeverages.
Beundertheinfluenceofintoxicantstoanydegreewhatsoeverorwithanodorof
intoxicantontheirbreath.
OperateaCityvehicleorequipmentwhileundertheinfluenceofintoxicantstoanydegree.
Thisincludesassignedvehicleforoncallemployees
Possessoruseacontrolledsubstanceorprescriptiondrug,exceptasprescribedbya
physician.
o Employeesbeingtreatedwithdrugorcontrolledsubstancethatmightadverselyaffect
theirabilitytoperformtheiressentialjobdutiesshallprovideawrittenstatementfrom
theirdoctorregardingtheirabilitytosafelyandeffectivelyperformtheseduties.
Employeesarenotrequiredtodivulgewhatdrugorcontrolledsubstancetheyarebeing
treatedwithorthemedicalconditionnecessitatingtheneedfortreatment,unlessthe
Cityrequeststhisinformationinaccordancewithapplicablelaws.
Storeorbringanyalcoholicbeverages,controlledsubstances,narcotics,orhallucinogens,
exceptthosewhichareheldasevidence,fordestruction,orforapprovedtrainingpurposes,
intoanyCityfacilityorvehicle.
Carryaconcealedfirearm,eitherondutyoroffduty,whileundertheinfluenceofalcohol,
drugs,orprescriptionmedicationswhichcauseimpairmentbasedonaphysicians
assessment.
11.011 Associations
Anemployeeshallavoidregulardealingswithpersonswhotheyknowareundercriminal
investigationorwhohaveareputationforpresentinvolvementinfeloniesorcriminalbehavior,
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exceptasnecessaryfortheperformanceofofficialdutiesorwhereunavoidablebecauseofthe
employeespersonalrelationship.
11.012 ClaimsforDamagesandLawsuits
OnmatterspertainingtotheDepartment,anemployeemayinitiatelegalactionwiththeapproval
oftheChief,unlessprohibitedbyotherpolicies.Anemployeeshallmakeanimmediatenotification
totheirsupervisoratanytimetheybecomeapartytoalawsuitorclaimpriortothelawsuit.
11.013 JudicialOrdersorProcess
AnemployeeshallnottestifyinanycivilcaseinwhichtheDepartmentmayhaveaninterestunless:
TheyarerequestedbyCityLegalortheirrepresentative
TheyareissuedasubpoenaandhavenotifiedtheirDivisionCommander.
TheonlypersonsauthorizedbytheDepartmenttoacceptserviceofcourtprocessanddocuments
namingtheDepartmentasadefendantorrequestingrecordsorinformationfromBPDfilesarethe
Chief,theChiefsdesignee,orCityLegal.Thisappliesonlytothosesituationsotherthanthenormal
subpoenaprocessusedbytheAdaCountyProsecutorsOfficeorCityLegal.Examplesinclude:
CivilsuitfiledagainstBPDoritsemployees.
Subpoenasforrecordsordispatchinformation.
SubpoenasincivilmattersinwhichtheDepartmentisaparty.
11.014 Confidentiality
Noemployeeshalldivulgeanyconfidentialinformationobtainedinthecourseofemploymentwith
theDepartmentwithoutproperauthority.
11.015 Ethics
11.016 LawEnforcementCodeofEthicsandCodeofConduct
Whileonandoffduty,anofficerwillconductthemselvesinaccordancewiththeLawEnforcement
CodeofEthicsandCodeofConduct.
11.017 EthicsofOfficialPosition
Anemployeeshallnotusetheirofficialposition,officialidentificationcards,orbadgesfor:
Personalorfinancialgain.
Obtainingprivilegesnototherwiseavailabletothem,exceptintheperformanceofduty.
Avoidingtheconsequencesofillegalacts.
11.018 UseofOutsideInfluence
Anemployeeshallnotknowinglyuse,attempttouse,orpermittheuseofanyoutsideinfluenceto
gainpromotion,transfer,orchangeofdutyforthemselvesoranotheremployee.
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11.019 Bail
Anemployeemaybecomesuretyorguarantor,postbond,orfurnishbailforthemselvesandtheir
immediatefamily.Anemployeeshallnotbecomesuretyorguarantor,postbond,orfurnishbailfor
otherpersons,unlesssuchactionisapprovedbyaDivisionCommanderorahigherranking
supervisoranditisdeterminedthatDepartmentinterestsarenotatstake.
11.020 PurchasefromPrisoner/ConfidentialInformant
AnemployeeshallnotpurchaseanythingfromaprisonerorCIunlessthepurchaseismadethrough
anauthorizedoutlet.Noemployeeshallknowinglypurchaseanythingfromapersonagainstwhom
theDepartmenthasacriminalchargependingorinwhichtheemployeeisinvolvedinthe
prosecutionasthearrestingofficerorasawitness.
11.021 InterferencewithProsecution
Followinganarrestortheissuanceofacitation,anemployeeshallnotmakeornegotiateany
compromiseorarrangementtoallowapersontoescapethepenaltyofthelaw,unlessclearedby
theirsupervisorand/ortheProsecutor.Also,anemployeeshallnotseek,outoffriendshipforthe
defendant,toobtainanycontinuanceorsuspendedsentenceinanytrialincourtorotherwise
interferewiththecourtsofjustice.Thissectionshallnotbeconstruedtorestrictanemployeefrom
arrivingatmutuallyproductiveagreementswithdefendantswithaviewtodevelopinginformation
aboutcriminalactivityorotherwiseinthefurtheranceofjusticewhenclearedbytheirsupervisor
and/ortheProsecutor.
11.022 Recommendations,Endorsements,andReferrals
WithouttheapprovaloftheChief,anemployeeshallnotauthorizetheuseoftheirname,
photograph,orofficialtitle,whichidentifiesthemasaDepartmentemployee,inconnectionwith
testimonialsoradvertisementsofanycommodityorforanycommercialenterprise.Exceptinthe
transactionofpersonalbusiness,anemployeeshallnotrecommendorsuggesttheemploymentor
procurementofaparticularproduct,professionalservice,orcommercialservice(suchasan
attorney,towingservice,bondsman,mortician,taxi,etc.).Inthecaseoftaxiandtowingservices,an
employeewillcontactdispatchfortherotationalservice.
11.023 Bribes,Discounts,Gratuities,Rewards,andGifts
TheDepartmentprohibitsthesolicitationand/oracceptanceofanydiscount,gratuity,reward,or
giftthatcould,inthepublicmind,beinterpretedascapableofinfluencinganemployeesjudgment
inthedischargeofdutiesorthatwouldreflectfavoritismbytheemployeeorDepartmenttoward
anyparticularsubject,group,orbusiness.SeeBoiseCityCodesec121formoreinformation
11.024 DonationstotheDepartment
Donationstypicallyincludecash,equipment,facilities,orservices.Anemployeemaysolicit
donationsonbehalfoftheDepartmentandwithpriorapprovalbytheirDeputyChief.Theemployee
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willprovideasynopsisoftheprojecttotheirDeputyChiefwithacopytotheemployeeschainof
commandandthePoliceFinancesupervisor.
11.025 DonationstoNonProfitOrganizationsthroughBPD
AdonortoanonprofitorganizationthroughtheDepartmentwillbedirectedinadvancetomake
thecheckpayabledirectlytothenonprofitorganization.Otherwise,thecheckcanbeendorsed
overtothenonprofitgroupbyFinance.
11.026 DutyRegulations
11.027 OfficersDutyRequirements
Eachofficershall:
EnforcethelawsoftheCityofBoiseandtheStateofIdaho
Renderservicetoallcitizens.
Performallgeneralandspecificdutiesassigned.
Knowandadheretotherules,regulations,policies,procedures,anddirectivesofthe
Department.
11.028 PerformanceofDuty
Anemployeeshallperformtheirdutiesinamannerwhichwillmaintainthehigheststandardsof
efficiencyincarryingouttheDepartmentsfunctionsandobjectives.
Satisfactoryperformanceandcompetenceisdemonstratedby:
Adequateknowledgeoftheapplicationoflawsrequiredtobeenforced.
Willingnessandabilitytoperformassignedtasksproperly.
Conformancetotheworkstandardsestablishedfortheemployeesrank,grade,orposition.
Takingappropriateandtimelyactionwhenacrime,disorder,orothersituationrequiring
policeactionoccurs.
11.029 SupportofFellowEmployees
Anemployeeshallsupporttheirfellowemployeesinthelawfulandjustperformanceoftheirduties
andshallnotdisplaycowardiceorfailtoprovideassistancewhenneeded.
11.030 GeneralDischargeofDuties
Anemployeeshalldischargetheirdutiesinanobjective,impartial,andfirmmanner.Theyshallact
withotheremployeestoassistandprotecteachotherinthemaintenanceoflawandorder.
11.031 ReportingforDuty
Eachemployeeshallreportfordutyatthetimeandplacespecifiedbytheirsupervisorandbe
physicallyandmentallycapable,properlyattired,andreadytoassumeondutystatus.Anemployee
shallnotleavepriortocompletionoftheirshiftunlessapprovedbytheirsupervisor.
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11.032 NotificationofInjuryorIllness
Anemployeewhoisunabletoreportfordutyshallpersonallynotifytheirsupervisorassoonas
possibleandpriortothenextdutyshift.Ifthesupervisorisunavailable,theemployeeshallnotify
thenextavailablerankingsupervisorinthechainofcommand.Anemployeewhobecomessick
whileondutyshalladvisetheirsupervisorbeforeleavingtheirassignment.Anemployeewhois
injuredondutyshallimmediatelynotifytheirsupervisorandwillcompleteanSD1Employees
PersonalInjuryReport,whichshallberoutedthroughtheirchainofcommandtoPersonnel.
Anemployeeonsickleaveshallkeeptheirsupervisorinformedoftheirstatusonadailybasis.Sick
leavestatusisapplicableduringtheemployeesentirescheduledtourofduty.Accordingly,whenan
employeeisonsickleave,theyshallremainathome,exceptasnecessarytoattendtotheirinjuryor
illness,toattendtofamilysickleavebusiness,orunlessotherarrangementsareagreedtobytheir
supervisor.Supervisorsshouldmonitortheuseofsicktimebyemployeesand,whenneeded,make
ahomevisitorotherwisemeetwithemployeestoensureotherservicesand/orcarearenot
needed.
Anemployeeonsickleaveformorethanthreeconsecutivescheduledworkdaysmayberequiredto
submitareleasefromaqualifiedmedicalprofessionaltotheirsupervisor,indicatingtheirfitnessto
returntowork.ThewrittenreleasewillberoutedtoPersonnel.
11.033 ExchangeofDutyorTradingShifts
Anemployeeshallnotreplaceanotheremployeewhoisondutyorscheduledfordutywithoutthe
priorapprovaloftheirLieutenant(s)orDivisionCommander(s).
11.034 DutytoCheckDailyLogsandMail
Anemployeereportingfordutywillacquaintthemselveswitheventsthathavetakenplacesince
theirlasttourofdutyandcheckelectronicmail,voicemail,oruseothermeanstoretrieve
messages.
11.035 DutytoCheckPolicyManual
Eachemployeeshallregularlyreadanyupdatesofthepolicymanual,whichwillbedistributedto
eachemployeethroughtheiLearnsystemandpostedontheBPDintranet.
Allemployeesshallcheckforandreadelectronicpolicymanualupdatesregularlyandcompletei
Learnassignmentsbytheduedate.Anyemployeewhohasaquestionaboutmanualrevisionand/or
contentshouldcontacttheirsupervisorforexplanationandclarification.Beingawareofand
understandingupdatestothepolicymanualisanemployeesresponsibility.
11.036 DutytoCompleteandReviewElectronicTimeRecords
Eachemployeeshallcompleteandsubmittheirelectronictimerecordsaccordingtoestablisheddue
dates.Theemployeeandtheirsupervisorshallensurethereportedhoursareaccuratelyreflected
ontheirweeklyFLSAtimerecords.
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Eachemployeeisrequiredtoensurethecorrectnessoftheirleavebalancestobecertainsufficient
timeexistspriortotakingleave.AnyproblemswillbebroughttotheattentionofFinancethrough
theemployeessupervisor.
11.037 DutytoReportInformation
Anemployeeshallreporttotheirsupervisoranyinformationthatcomestotheirattentionthat
tendstoindicatethatanyemployeehasviolatedalaw,rule,regulation,ororder.
11.038 CongregationofOfficers
Whileondutyorinuniform,officersshallnotcongregateinpublicplaceswithoutsupervisor
approval.Undernormalcircumstances,nomorethanthreeuniformedofficersshalltakeabreakor
mealatthesametimeandlocation.FTOswithtraineesandTACunitsareanexception,forupto
fourofficers.
11.039 MealBreaksand15MinuteBreaks
Undernormalcircumstances,anofficermaytakeone30minutemealbreakduringeachshiftthey
work.Anofficerisencouragedtotaketheirmealbreaksomewherewithintheirassignedarea.
However,ifconditionspermit,anofficerisallowed15minutesoftraveltimefromtheirassigned
areatothelocationwheretheydesiretotakethemealbreakandalikeamountoftimetoreturn.
Traveltimewillnotbeincludedintheofficersmealbreak.TraveloutsideofBoiseCityshouldbe
donewithdiscretionandissubjecttosupervisorylimitations.Policevehiclesshallnotbetaken
outsideofAdaCounty.
11.040 OnDutyTimeRestrictedtoDepartmentDuties
Unlessotherwisedetailed,anemployeeshallrestricttheirDepartmentdutiesduringworkinghours
totheirassigneddutyarea.Anemployeeshallnotconductpersonalbusinessduringondutytime
forthepurposeofprivategain.Anemployeeshallnotengageinpersonalrecreationor
entertainmentwhileonduty,otherthanwhileonapprovedbreaks.
11.041 SleepingOnDuty
Anemployeeshallremainawakewhileonduty.Ifunabletodosoduringtheircurrentduty
assignment,theyshallreporttotheirimmediatesupervisor,whowilldooneofthefollowing:
Assigntheemployeetoridewithanotheremployeeor
Sendtheemployeehomeonsick,annual,orcompensatoryleaveasthecircumstances
dictate.
11.042 ResponsibilityforBeingArmedandPossessingIdentification
Exceptwhenauthorizedbytheirsupervisororwhenthereareotherjustifiablecircumstances,a
uniformedofficershallcarrytheirbadge,BPDidentificationcard,andauthorizedweaponsontheir
personwhileondutyorwhileoperatingaDepartmentvehicle.Aswornemployeewearingcivilian
clothesshallhavetheweapon,badge,andBPDidentificationcardimmediatelyavailable.
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Whileoffduty,eachofficerisencouragedtobearmedortohaveaweaponimmediatelyavailable.
Whilecarryingaweaponoffduty,anofficerwillalsocarrytheirbadgeandpoliceidentification.
Anemployeeshallnotlendtheirpoliceidentificationcardtoanyperson.However,anofficermay
lendanotherBPDofficertheirDepartmentissuedbadgeorpersonallyownedbadge.Anofficershall
notloananyportionoftheuniformrecognizableasbelongingtoBPDtoanypersonotherthan
anotherBPDofficer.Noemployeeshallpermittheirpoliceidentificationcardtobephotographedor
reproducedwithouttheapprovaloftheChief.
11.043 ResponsibilityforProvidingIdentification
AnemployeeshallprovidetheirnameorAdanumbertoanypersonrequestingthatinformation,
withtheexceptionofundercoveroperations.Ifabadgenumberisrequested,theemployeeshall
providetheirAdanumber.
11.044 AvailabilityduringaSuspensionwithPay
AnemployeewhohasbeensuspendedwillremainavailableMondaythroughFridayduringthe
hoursdesignedbytheChiefortheirapproveddesigneeforinvestigativeoradministrativepurposes.
11.045 DepartmentReports
11.046 TimelinessofReports
Anemployeeshallsubmitallnecessaryreportsontime.Reportsshallbecompletedinaccordance
withDepartmentreportwritingprocedures.
11.047 ReportInformation
Noemployeeshallknowinglyenterorcausetobeenteredanyinaccurate,false,orimproper
informationormisrepresentthefactsintheDepartmentrecordsorreports.Theviolationofthis
policymayresultindisciplineuptoandincludingtermination.
11.048 CompletionofWorkPriortoGoingOffDuty
Anemployeeshallcompleteallcriticalreportsofincidentsandarrestsduringtheirtourofduty
beforegoingoffduty.However,thecompletionofreportsthatwouldrequiretheemployeetowork
overtimeshallbeapprovedbythesupervisor.Thesupervisormayauthorizeovertimewhenaclear
needexists,butshall,inothercases,directthereporttobecompletedduringthefollowingtourof
duty.
11.049 ReportAccuracy
Anemployeewillconfirmtothebestoftheirabilitytheinformationobtainedforanyreports,
citations,investigations,etc.isaccurateandcomplete.
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11.050 DocumentationofEvidence
TheDepartmentrecognizesitsobligationtodocumentallevidence,includingexculpatoryevidence,
initsinvestigations.Exculpatoryevidenceisanyevidencethatmaybenefitthedefenseofany
criminalcasebyshowingfactsthatarefavorabletothedefendantorthosefactswhichmay
disprovetheallegationsofthecharges.Allsuchevidenceshallbedocumentedandmadeavailable
toProsecutors.
11.051 TreatmentofAnimals
Noemployeeshallwillfullysubjectanyanimaltocrueltreatmentorwillfullyneglectthenecessary
humaneactionwhichthecircumstancesmayrequire.
Thekillingofanimalsshallbejustified:
Topreventinjurytotheofficerorothers.
Uponsupervisorauthorizationwhentheanimalmustbedestroyedtopreventfurther
sufferingforhumanitarianreasonsunderthefollowingconditions:
o Inthecaseofdomesticatedanimalsonlyattheownersrequestorattemptstocontact
theownerhavebeenunsuccessful.
o Whenthesupervisorhasdeterminedthattheanimalcanbeshotwithoutposinga
hazardtopersonsorproperty.
DestructionofanimalsshallresultinnotificationtothechainofcommandandIOA.
11.052 RepresentationbeforetheIdahoLegislatureortheBoiseCityCouncil
AnemployeeshallobtainapprovalfromtheChiefortheirdesigneethroughtheirchainofcommand
priortospeakingasaDepartmentrepresentativetotheIdahoStateLegislature,Legislative
Committee,ortheBoiseCityCouncil.Iftimepermits,thenotificationshouldbemadeinwriting.
However,incaseswhererequestsareofshortnotice,verbalnotificationtotheChiefortheir
designeemaybeaccomplishedinpersonorbytelephone.Approvaltospeakwillbegrantedifthe
topicmatterisviewedasbeingofpublicconcernandnotdisruptivetooperations.TheChiefortheir
designeeshallalsoreviewandapproveitemspriortosubmissionforinclusionontheCityCouncilor
theIdahoStateLegislativeagenda.
ThisorderisnottobeconstruedorimpacttheemployeesrighttotestifybeforetheIdaho
LegislatureortheBoiseCityCouncilasaprivatecitizenorrepresentativeofanothergroupon
mattersnotrelatedtotheDepartment.Anyemployeetestifyingasaprivatecitizenbeforethe
LegislatureortheCityCouncilwhoisrecognizedoridentifiedasaBPDemployeeshalladvisethe
Legislative/CouncilrepresentativesthattheyarenottestifyinginanofficialcapacityorasaBPD
representative.
11.053 OffDutyResponsibilities
11.054 OffDutyEmployeeAction
Offdutyselfactivationisdiscouraged.Incaseswhereanoffdutyofficerwitnessesacriminal
violation,theemployeeshouldactasatrainedobserverandcommunicator.Anofficerwhohasnot
completedtheFieldTrainingProgramwillnotactivateinalawenforcementcapacityunlessordered
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todosobytheactingWatchCommander,Lieutenant,orCaptain.Anoffdutyofficermayreacttoa
seriouscrimecommittedintheemployeespresenceorotherwise,outofnecessity,activateto
BoisePoliceofficerstatus,assetforthinIdahoCode.Anoffdutyofficerisconsideredselfactivated
whentheemployeehasselfidentifiedthattheyareaBPDofficerwhilerespondingtoasituationin
whichthereisprobablecausetobelieveacrimeisoccurringinvolvingafelonyoranimmediate
threatofseriousbodilyinjuryordeathtoanyperson.
Thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsideredindecidingwhichcoursetotake:
Isthereisanimmediateneedforinterventiontoprotectlife?
Cantheofficerreasonably,andwithinofficersafetyguidelines,expecttoexercisecontrolof
thesituationwhileactingaloneandwithoutthebenefitofradiocommunication?
Istheofficerarmedandinpossessionofpoliceidentification?
Istheofficerwithintheirjurisdiction?
AnoffdutyemployeewhoselfactivatesshallimmediatelynotifytheWatchCommanderand,if
outsidethejurisdictionoftheBPD,theemployeeshallimmediatelynotifytheagencywithprimary
jurisdiction.TheWatchCommandershallinitiateanAIRwithashortsynopsisoftheincidentand
forwardtotheemployeessupervisor,whoshallcompleteandsubmitthroughthechainof
command.TheOfficeofInternalAffairsshallbenotifiedviatheemployeeschainofcommand.
11.055 OffDutyEmployment
OffdutyemploymentmeansanyemploymentoutsidetheBPDpursuedbytheemployeewithan
entityotherthantheCityofBoise,includingselfemployment.Offdutyemploymentdoesnot
includeinstanceswhereundertakingsuchemploymentisanecessarypartofanofficialBPD
undercoverinvestigation.Anygiftorpaymentreceivedbytheemployeeforemployment(other
thanfromtheCityofBoise)inrelationtotheundercoverassignmentmustbeturnedovertothe
CityofBoisesgeneralrevenuefund.
Anemployeeispermittedtoworkotheremployment(offdutyemployment)duringthoseperiods
oftimewhentheyarenotscheduledtoworkfortheDepartment.Theprimaryreasonfor
establishingconditionsistoinsurethatanemployeescapabilitytoperformDepartmentduties
effectivelyandefficientlyisnotadverselyaffectedbytheemployeesoffdutyemployment.Allwork
performedwhichispaidtoemployeesthroughtheCityofBoiseisconsideredjobrelatedandon
duty.AllworkperformedwhichisnotpaidthroughtheCityofBoiseisconsideredoffduty
employment.
Alloffdutyemploymentwillbeperformedintheemployeescapacityasaprivatecitizen.While
engagedinoffdutyemployment,anemployeewillnot:
Engageinanyoffdutyworkthatperceived,astheexerciseofstatutorylawenforcement
powersprovidedtoalawenforcementofficershallidentifythemselvesasaBPDemployee.
BeconsideredasaBPDemployeeforpurposesofanyemployeebenefits,includingworkers
compensation,liabilityinsurancecoverage,etc.
WeartheBPDuniformorcarry,orutilizeanyDepartmentownedequipment,exceptas
notedin9.003DepartmentIssuedFirearm.ForpurposesofthisPolicy,theDepartment
issuedbadgeandidentificationcardarenotconsideredequipment.
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IftheoffdutyemployeedoesselfactivateasaBPDofficer,theemployeeshallfollowtheoff
dutyactivationproceduresasoutlinedin11.054.
11.056 DepartmentIssuedFirearm
AnofficershallnotcarrytheDepartmentissuedfirearmwhileengagedinoffdutyemployment,
unlessapprovedbytheChief.
11.057 OffDutyEmploymentConditions
Ifanemployeeoremployeessupervisorisinanydoubtastowhethertheiroffdutyemployment
fallswithinaprohibited,restricted,orcontrolledcategory,theyshallsubmitaRequestfor
Approval:OffDutyEmploymentformthroughtheirchainofcommandtotheChief.Formsmaybe
obtainedthroughtheChiefsOffice.
11.058 ProhibitedConditions
NoemployeeshallperformoffdutyemploymentasdefinedinSection11.055abovewhich:
Isinconsistentwithmedicaladvice(Compliancewiththisprovisionshallincludecompliance
withtheAssignmenttoLightDutyPolicyorProcedure.
ReflectsunfavorablyontheDepartmentorbringsdiscredittotheCity.
Usestheirpositionasanemployeeforquestionable,unethical,orillegalpurposes.
Specificallyprohibitedisanyemploymentinvolvingonpremisesand/orbythedrinksalesor
servingofanyalcoholicliquorasdefinedbyIdahoCode23105(includes,liquor,spirits,
wine,andbeer)inanestablishmentsubjecttocontrolorregulationbyIdahoStatePolice
BureauofAlcoholBeverageControl,exceptasauthorizedbytheChief.
Detractsfromtheirondutyperformanceortakepreferenceoverondutyneedsor
overtimerequiredbyCityemployment.
PresentsaconflictofinterestasdefinedbyStatelaw,Citypolicy,orordinance,orconflicts
withtheemployeesdutiesfortheCityofBoise,suchasemploymentasacriminaldefense
investigator.
Requirestheemployeetoaccessoruseanylawenforcementinformation,files,records
exemptfromdisclosureundertheIdahoPublicRecordsAct,oraccessoruseconfidential
lawenforcementinformationordatabasesasaconditionofemployment.
11.059 RestrictedConditions
TopreventinterferencewiththeirphysicalormentalabilitytoperformtheirDepartmentdutiesand
obligations,noemployeeshallworkatanyoffdutyemploymentwhichexceeds15hoursoftotal
ondutyandoffdutyemploymentinany24hourperiod.Employeeswhohaveworked15hoursof
combinedondutyandoffdutyemploymentwithina24hourperiodwillhaveaminimumofan
eighthourbreakpriortothebeginningoftheirnextDepartmentduty/shift.
Employeesarenotauthorizedtousesickleaveasaresultofnotmeetingtheeighthourbreak
conditionortorecoverfromfatigueorforsomeothernoninjuryconditionrelatedtotheoffduty
employmentwhichwouldprecludethemfromreportingforduty.
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11.060 ControlConditions
Anyemployeeengagedinemploymentsimilartothattypicallyinvolvedinsecurity,realorimplied
lawenforcement,investigationsorservicestoanentityorpersonotherthantheCityofBoiseshall
submitaRequestforApproval:OffDutyEmploymentformthroughtheirchainofcommandtothe
Chief.
Thefollowingpositionsorfunctionsarespecificallyincluded,regardlessofwhethertheyare
performedindividuallyorforaprivateorgovernmentalentity,butarenotlimitedto:
Processserver,repossessionagent,collections,bountyhunter,bouncer,bailbondsman,or
extraditionagent.
Specialeventssecurity,personalprotection,securityandotherescorts,crowdcontrol
monitoring,orstore/businesssecurity.
Wreckerservice,taxicabservice,locksmithservice,orpawnshopemploymentoroperation;
Employmentinvolvingspecializedinvestigativetechniques(i.e.,polygraphs,handwriting
analysis,photography,accidentreconstruction,fingerprinting).
Anyotherdutieswheretheprimarypurposeofsuchemploymentistogatherinformation
forortoappearasafactorexpertwitnessinacriminal,civilaction,orrelatedproceeding.
AnyotheroffdutyemploymentlikelytoimpactBoisePolicestaffingsuchaswherethe
employeeislikelytobesubpoenaedasawitness.
11.061 AnnualReviewofOffDutyEmploymentStatus
Requestsforapprovalofoffdutyemploymentarerequiredtoberenewedbytheemployeeonan
annualbasis.TheemployeeisresponsibleforsubmittinganewRequestforApproval:OffDuty
Employmentformwithin30daysofreceiptofnoticeofTheAnnualInventorybyemailfromthe
ChiefsOffice.
AllRequestforApproval:OffDutyEmploymentformsshallbereviewedannuallybytheChiefor
theirdesignee.
11.062 ChangesinOffDutyEmploymentStatus
Whenevertheconditionsofapprovedoffdutyemploymentchangeintermsofanyincreaseinthe
numberofhoursworked,duties,etc.,theemployeeshallsubmitanew"RequestforApproval:Off
DutyEmployment"formpriortothechangeinoffdutyemploymenthours,duties,orother
circumstances.
AllRequestforApproval:OffDutyEmploymentformssubmittedforreasonofachangeinthe
dutiesofsuchoffdutyemploymentoranyincreaseinhoursofsuchemploymentshallbereviewed
bytheChiefortheirdesignee.
11.063 SocialNetworking:PersonalOnline/InternetContent
EmployeesoftheBPDareremindedthattheirconduct,bothonandoffduty,mustmeetahigh
standard.
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Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,conductrelatedtomaterialspostedontheinternetor
disseminatedelectronically.Nomembershallalloworpermitanydigitalmediatobepostedtothe
internetthat:
CouldreasonablybeinterpretedtoexpresstheopinionsoftheBPD.Amembermay
commentonasubjectofgeneralinterestandofvalueandconcerntothepublicprovided
that,indoingso,thememberdoesnotsuggestorimplythattheviewsexpressedarethose
ofBPD.
HasbothareferencetothememberbeingaffiliatedwithBPDandwhichcontains
unprofessional,unbecoming,orillegalcontentsuchaslewdsexualconduct,excessive
alcoholconsumption,orsimilarbehaviors.Employeesareremindedthatcourtsmay
scrutinizethecredibilityofawitnessfromunintentionalsourcesliketheinternet.
Couldhaveanadverseeffectuponagencymorale,discipline,operationoftheagency,
safetyofstaff,orperceptionofthepublic.
Containsanyrecording,includingimagesobtainedwhileengagedintheperformanceof
enforcementactivities,tacticalsituations,oranythingthatwillhaveanadverseeffectupon
theagency.DigitalimagessuchasShopwithaCop,promotionceremonies,etc.,are
permissible.
Clarificationonappropriatepostings,ifneeded,shallbedirectedtoCommandStaff.
Note:Thisdoesnotapplytointernetpostingsthatarepostedforlegitimatelawenforcement
purposes.
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12.000InternalInvestigationsandDiscipline
AuthorityandResponsibility
12.001
TheChiefhastheultimateresponsibilityfortheconductofallemployeesand,therefore,hasthe
authoritytodisciplineemployees.Whenasustainedviolationinvolvesexcessiveuseofforce,
discrimination,orharassmentasdefinedinCityregulation,orpotentialcriminalconduct,this
mattershallbediscussedwithHumanResourcesandtheOfficeoftheMayorpriortofinalizingthe
decisiontoissuediscipline.
12.002 GeneralInvestigationInformation
12.003 Objectives
TheobjectivesoftheOfficeofInternalAffairsinclude:
ToinstillandmaintaintheconfidenceofitsemployeesandthepublicintheDepartments
abilitytoinvestigateandproperlyadjudicatecomplaintsagainstitsemployees.
Toaidintheadministrationofadisciplinaryprogramthatwillenhanceandprotectthe
Departmentsintegrity,ensuretheorganizationsobjectivesareefficientlyaccomplished,
andprovidefairnessandconsistencytoitsemployees.
Tocauseprompt,thorough,andobjectiveinvestigationsofallcomplaintsregardingconduct
andprocedure.
Toconductstandardizedconscientiousandobjectiveinvestigationstoprotectemployees
fromfalseallegations.
Toconductallinvestigationsinafairandopenmannerwiththetruthasitsprimary
objective.
Tomaintainacompleteandaccuraterecordsystemofcomplaints,investigations,and
disciplinaryactions.
Toassistinthediscoveryofdeficiencieswithinthetrainingandsupervisorysystems.
12.004 Truthfulness
Anemployeeshalltruthfullyandcompletelyanswerallquestionsspecificallydirectedandrelatedto
thescopeofemploymentandDepartmentoperationsbyagovernmentofficial,orwhenproviding
anysworntestimony,includingcourt,administrativehearings,ordepositions.
Regardlessofdutystatus,whenanemployeechoosestoanswerquestionsinresponsetoanofficial
governmentinvestigation,theyshallanswertruthfully.
Anyviolationofthispolicyshallbeconsideredgroundsfortermination.
Note:OtherthanthosesituationswhereGarrity(v.NewJersey)rightsapply,nothinginthispolicy
shallbeconstruedtocompelanemployeetowaivetheir5thAmendmentrights.
12.005 InterferencewithaComplaint,Investigation,orDiscipline
Anemployeeshallnotknowinglyinterferewithacomplaint,investigation,ordisciplinaryprocess
andshallfullycooperateduringaninvestigation.Anaccusedemployeeshallnotcontactthe
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complainantduringtheinvestigation.Theyshallnotattempttoexertinfluenceonanywitnessor
involvedpartyintheinvestigationnorshalltheyattempttoexertinfluenceonparticipantsinthe
disciplinaryprocesses.
12.006 Confidentiality
Aninvestigatingsupervisororanyothersinvolvedintheinvestigativeordisciplinaryprocessesshall
notdivulgeanyinformationcontainedinthefiletoothersnotinvolvedintheinvestigativeor
disciplinaryprocesses.TheDepartmentmaymakesynopsesofinvestigationsandoutcomesofsuch
investigationspublic,provideditisdoneinamannerwhichwillnotrevealemployeesidentitiesto
thegeneralreader.
12.007 ComplaintsandInquiries
12.008 CitizenInquiry
Aninquiryisnotacomplaint,butinvolvesquestionsoftheproprietyofanemployeesactionsor
questionsastowhetherproperpolicy,procedure,orlawwasfollowed.Aninquirydiffersfroma
citizensinquiryinthatitisinitiatedbyDepartmentemployees,employeesofotherlaw
enforcementagencies,employeesofprosecutorialagencies,orelectedofficials.Thisclassification
mayonlybeassignedbyOIA.
Aninquirywillincludethefollowingprocedures:
Reviewtheinquirytodetermineifanytrainingissues,performanceissues,orviolationsof
policy,procedure,orlawneedtobeaddressed.
Noteanyinvestigativeworkandconclusionsontheinquiry.Iftrainingorretrainingneeds
areuncovered,theinvestigatorshallprepareaseparatememodirectedtotheTraining
Section,outliningthoseneedsandrecommendationsforaccomplishingtheneededtraining.
UponapprovaloftheOIACommander,theoriginalmemoshallberoutedtoTraining.
12.009 DepartmentInitiated(DI)Investigations
Acaseinitiatedbyasupervisororbyinformationbroughttosupervisoryattentionbyanemployee
isclassifiedasaDIinvestigation;ifsuchinformationwerereceivedfromacitizen,itwould
constituteacomplaint.DIinvestigationswillincludethefollowingprocedures:
DIcasesshallbefurtherclassifiedandinvestigatedasClassIorClassIIinvestigations
accordingly.
TheinvestigatorshallreportallClassIDIincidentsbyinitiatinganIIRandroutingittoOIA
throughthechainofcommand.
ClassIIDIincidentsmaybehandledinformallyattheDivisionlevelutilizingthePersonal
CareerDevelopment(PCD),anddonotrequireGarrityoraudiotapingoftheemployee.PCD
handledDIincidentsdonotrequirereportingtoOIAunless:
o TheissueisbroughttoOIAsattentiondirectlybythereportingemployee.
o TheinvestigationisinitiatedbyOIA.
o TheDivisiondeterminesaformalinvestigationisnecessaryduetoseriousnessof
complaintorrepeatedoccurrences.
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IfaDIincidentisinitiatedbyasupervisororOIAsubsequentlyreceivesacitizencomplaintregarding
thesameincident,theDIinvestigationshallbereclassifiedasacitizencomplaintandshallbe
handledaccordingly.
12.010 ComplaintsbyaThirdParty
Complaintsnotinitiatedbytheaggrievedpartywillbetaken.Theinvestigatorwillfirstcontactthe
allegedaggrievedparty.Iftheydonotwishtopursuethecomplaint,thisshallnotprecludethe
supervisorfrominitiatingaDIinvestigationbasedoninformationreceivedfromthethirdparty.The
Chief,aDeputyChief,ortheOIACommandermayalsoorderaninvestigationbasedonthirdparty
informationiftheybelievetheinvestigationwouldbeintheDepartmentsbestinterests.
Complaintsfromaparentorguardianmadeonbehalfofajuvenilecomplainantshallbe
investigatedasthoughthecomplaintweremadedirectlybythejuvenile.
12.011 ComplaintsFromanIntoxicatedPerson
Ifanintoxicatedpersonrequeststofileacomplaint,thesupervisorshallgatherallcomplainant
contactinformationalongwiththenatureofthecomplaintandnotifytheWatch
Commander/Lieutenant.Thesupervisororinvestigatorwillthenrecontactthecomplainantwithin
areasonableamountoftimetoconfirmiftheydowishtopursuethecomplaint.
ThisshallnotprecludethesupervisororinvestigatorfrominitiatingaDIinvestigationbasedonthe
initialinformationreceivedfromtheparty.TheChief,aDeputyChief,ortheOIACommandermay
alsoorderaninvestigationbasedontheinformationreceivedoriftheybelievetheinvestigation
wouldbeintheDepartmentsbestinterest.
12.012 PhilosophyofInquiries
Eachemployeewillanswercitizensquestionsinanattempttosatisfytheirconcerns.Ifanemployee
isunabletoanswerthecitizensquestionsorresolvethecitizensconcerns,theemployeewillrefer
thecitizentotheirchainofcommand.
Aninquirydiffersfromacomplaintinthatitinvolvesquestionsofageneralnatureregarding
Departmentpolicy,procedure,orlaw.Noemployeemisconductisalleged.Inquiriesshouldbe
handledbytherecipientoftheinquiry,wheneverpossible.
12.013 PhilosophyofComplaints
Acomplaintisinformationreceivedfromacitizenallegingconductthat,iffoundtobetrue,would
constituteaviolationoflaw,Departmentpolicy,orDepartmentprocedure.
12.014 ClassificationofComplaints
Acomplaintcanbeclassifiedas:
ClassIComplaintAllegeneedlessorexcessiveforce,brutality,violationsofcriminallaw
(excludingminortrafficmisdemeanors),corruption,breachofcivilrights,abuseofauthority,
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falsearrest,biaspolicing,patternsofsimilarClassIIcomplaints,andothersasdesignatedby
theChief.
o Asupervisor/investigatorreceivingacomplaintwillclassifyitinaccordancewiththe
definitionsabove.ThesupervisororinvestigatorshallforwardallClassIcomplaintsto
OIA.
ClassIIComplaintAllegeinadequateservices,discourtesy,minorperformanceissues,
improperprocedure,orotherlessseriousandnoncriminalconduct.
o WillbeinvestigatedbypersonnelassignedtotheemployeesDivision,butmaybe
assignedtootherDivisionsorOIA.
DepartmentInitiated(DI)InvestigationsAcaseinitiatedbyasupervisororbyinformation
broughttosupervisoryattentionbyanemployee.
o ClassIIDIincidentsmaybehandledinformallyattheDivisionlevelutilizingthePersonal
CareerDevelopment(PCD).
AcomplaintclassificationmayonlybedowngradedbytheChief,aDeputyChief,ortheOIA
Commander.
12.015 Timeliness
Complaintswillbeacceptedifreceivedwithin90daysoftheincidentgeneratingthecomplaint.An
exceptionmaybegrantedbytheChief,aDeputyChief,ortheOIACommanderincaseswherethe
complainanthasalegitimateandinvoluntaryincapacitytomakethecomplaintwithinthe90day
periodorincaseswheretheinitialevidencepresentedconstitutesaseriousallegationof
misconduct.
12.016 RecordingsofComplaints
Allinitialcomplaintswillbeaudiorecorded.Ifsomeexigencyprohibitsrecording,thereasonforthe
lackofrecordingshallbenotedinasupplementalreport.
12.017 ComplaintsReceivedbytheEmployee
Anemployeereceivingacomplaintagainstthemselvesoragainstanotheremployeeshallprovide
timelynotificationtotheirsupervisor.
12.018 ComplaintsbyaThirdParty
Complaintsnotinitiatedbytheaggrievedpartywillbetaken.
12.019 Investigations
12.020 InvestigativeGuidelines
Whenanemployeebecomesthesubjectofaninvestigation,thefollowingguidelineswillapply:
Unlesstheseriousnessoftheinvestigationrequiresotherwise,theinterviewshouldbe
conductedatareasonablehour,preferablywhiletheemployeeisonduty.Iftheinterviewis
conductedwhiletheemployeeisoffduty,theemployeeshallbecompensatedin
accordancewithDepartmentprocedures.
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Theinterviewshouldbeconductedwithnomorethantwointerviewerspresent.
Theinterviewshallbeconductedforareasonabletimeperiod,withbreaksmadeavailableif
theinterviewislengthy.
Theemployeeshallnotbesubjectedtooffensivelanguageorthreatened.
Iftheemployeerefusestorespondtoquestionsorsubmittoaninterview,theyshallbe
informedthatfailuretodosomayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincluding
termination.
Theemployeemaybeaccompaniedbyarepresentativeoftheirchoice,providedthe
presenceoftherepresentativedoesnotunreasonablydelayascheduledinterviewor
interrogation.Therepresentativeshallnothavebeeninvolvedintheallegedincident.
Noemployeeshallbesubjectedtopunitiveactionbecauseoftheexerciseofprivileges
grantedunderthisorderortheexerciseofanyrightsunderexistingcontractualgrievance
procedures.
Anemployeeconductinganinternalinvestigationmaycrossalldivisionlinesandthechain
ofcommandasrequiredduringtheinvestigation.
EXCEPTION:Theguidelinesstatedabovedonotapplytoroutinesupervisor/subordinatecontacts,
suchasquestionsconcerningworkactivitiesoftheday,counseling,instruction,orinformal
admonishment.
12.021
ClassIandClassIIInvestigations:(RevisedJuly2016)
Reviewtheinvestigationforanypossiblecriminalviolations.Iffound,consultwiththeOIA
CaptainandCityLegalpriortoproceeding.
Ifthecomplainantwasintoxicatedatthetimethecomplaintwastaken,afollowupcallis
requiredtodetermineifacomplaintinvestigationisrequired.Ifaninvestigationisnot
required,documenttheincidentonanabbreviatedAIRasaninquiry.
AllClassIandClassIIinvestigationshavea30dayduedate.Ifadditionaltimeisneededto
completetheinvestigation,theinvestigatorshallrequestanextensionfromtheOIA
Captain.
Obtaincopiesoftheincidentandunithistory(CAD)andMDTTOmessagesifrequired.
Reviewallwrittenreports,audiofiles,andvideofootagepertainingtotheincident.Obtain
jailrecordsand/orjailvideoifrelevanttoyourcase.(Videosmustbeobtainedwithin60
daysfromthedateoftheincident,asthesystemispurgedafterthattime.)
Interviewallwitnessesandinvolvedemployees.BPDemployeesshallbegivenatleasttwo
daysnoticebywritten,emailorverbalpriortotheinterview.Allemployeesareentitledto
havearepresentativepresentduringtheirinterview.
Audiorecordinterviewsofinvolvedpartieswithdirectknowledgeinvolvingtheallegation.
Providewrittenorverbalnoticeregardingthereceiptofthecomplainttotheemployee
priortothatemployeesinterview.
Ifthereareanyclaimsofinjury,thecomplainantwillbeaskedtosignaMedicalRelease
Formsothetreatmentrecordsmaybeobtained.
InClassIinvestigationstheinvolvedemployeeshallreadandsignacopyofthe
DepartmentsAdministrativePrivilegesFormpriortotheinterview.Ifawitnessemployee
requeststheybegivenAdministrativePrivilegesatanytime,extendthiscourtesytothem.
Completeyourinvestigativereportfollowingtheformatonthetemplate.
Uploadalldocuments,audioandvideosfilestothecaseintheOIAdatabaseand
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forwardthroughyourchainofcommand.
Awrittenorverbalnoticeshallbegiventotheemployeeandcomplainantregardingthe
finaldispositionofthecomplaint.Verbalnoticesshallbenotedintheinvestigation.
12.022 OIAReports
TheOfficeofInternalAffairs(OIA)shallcompileandmaintainaconfidentiallistmadeupof
employeesoftheBPD,withknownBradymaterialinthefilesmaintainedinOIA.TheOIA
Commandershalldeterminethemakeupofthelistanditshallbemaintainedasaconfidential
personnelrecord.
TheOIAshallmaketheinformationonthelistavailabletodesignatedcontactsintheBoiseCity
AttorneysOfficeandAdaCountyProsecutingAttorneysOffice,updatingtheinformationas
needed.
12.023 OIAFiles
Administrativeinvestigationfilesarepersonnelrecords,butaremaintainedintheOIA.Anemployee
mayviewtheirOIAfileonlyuponcompletionoftheinvestigation.TheChief,DeputyChiefs,and
DivisionCommandersmayreviewOIAfiles.CityLegalmayreviewanemployeesOIAfileas
necessaryindealingwithmatterspertainingtothatemployee.Additionalaccessmaybedirectedby
theChieforaslegallyrequired.Itemsmaynotbeaddedorremovedfromthefilewithout
authorization.AllsuchrequestsshallbemadethroughOIA.
12.024 RecordingsofInvestigations
ThecompleteinterviewofanemployeeaccusedofaClassI/IIviolationshallberecordedandacopy
maybeobtainedbytheaccusedemployeeattheemployeesexpense.Theemployeemayalsobring
arecordingdeviceiftheywish.Ifarecordingdevicemalfunctionsduringtheinterview,the
investigatorshouldattempttocorrectitpriortocontinuing.Anyproblemswithrecordingdevices
shallbedocumentedintheinvestigativereport.
Interviewswithinvolvedperson(s)withdirectknowledgebearingontheallegationsshallbe
recorded.Itisnotrequiredtorecordinterviewswiththosecontactedmerelytoprovidebackground
informationandthosewhodonothavedirectknowledgeoftheallegationsevents.
12.025 InvestigativeReports
Theinvestigativereportshallonlybeavailabletothefollowing:
Accusedemployeeschainofcommand
OIApersonnel
Accusedemployee(uponcompletionoftheinvestigation)
OfficeofPoliceOversightsOfficestaff(asprovidedbyCityOrdinance)
OthersdesignatedbytheOIACommanderortheChief
Uponcourtorder
Orasmayberequiredbystateorfederallaw
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Investigativefilesareconsideredtobepersonnelfilesandareconsideredconfidential.Whena
complaintisforwardedfromOIAtoaDivisionforinvestigation,theDivisionshallnotmakecopiesof
thedocumentsinvolvedandonlyOIAshallmaintainfilesrelatingtointernalinvestigations,unless
approvedbytheOIACommander.
Investigatingreports,supportingdocuments,andelectronicfilesshallbeforwardedtoand
maintainedbyOIAonly.Noelectroniccopies,otherthanworkingcopies,shallbemaintainedatthe
Divisionlevelotherthandivisionnotations.Workingcopiesshallbedeletedwithin30daysof
completionoftheinvestigation.
Theseshallnotbecopied,unlessoneofthefollowingexceptionsexists:
Reviewbytheaccusedemployeeschainofcommandfordisciplinaryrecommendations
DisciplineBoard
Grievance
LegalreviewbyCityLegal
OMBinvestigations
ApprovaloftheChieforOIACommander
Courtorder
12.026 OfficeofPoliceOversightInvestigations
OfficeofPoliceOversightinvestigationsthatareassignedtotheDepartmentshallbetracked
throughOIA.TheresultsoftheinvestigationshallbereportedinwritingtoboththeOfficeofPolice
OversightsOfficeandOIA.
12.027 NewAllegationsIdentifiedDuringanInvestigation
Newallegationsdirectlyrelatedtotheoriginalcomplaintwillbedocumentedandinvestigatedin
theoriginalcomplaintsinvestigativereport.Ifthenewallegationsarenotrelatedtotheoriginal
complaint,eitheragainsttheoriginalemployeelistedinthecomplaintoragainstanemployeewho
wasnotincludedintheoriginalcomplaint,theinvestigatorwillgenerateanewinvestigationofthe
unrelatedcomplaints.
12.028 TimelinesforInvestigations
ComplaintsandInquiries
Internalinvestigativetimelineswillbeginonthedatethecomplaintorinquiryisreceivedbythe
Department.Theinvestigatingsupervisorandtheirchainofcommandareresponsibleforensuring
thetimelycompletionofreceivedcomplaints.Internalinvestigationswillbecompletedasquicklyas
possible,butwithin30calendardaysofthedatereceived.
PerformanceReviewDocuments:Shallbecompletedandsubmittedtothechainof
commandwithin7calendardaysoftheincident.
Extensions:Extensionsforinvestigationsshallberequestedbyemailnotificationthrough
thechainofcommandspecifyingthereasonsfortheextensionandtosetaspecific
completiondate.AllrequestsshallbeapprovedbytheDivisionCommanderortheir
designeeandtheOIA.
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ExtensionsforinvestigationsshallbeapprovedbytheChief,oraDeputyChief,ordesignee.
AninvestigationwillbecompleteonthedatethatitisreceivedbyOIAasacompleted
investigationtobereviewedbytheChief.
12.029 StandardofProof
Thestandardofproofforinternalinvestigationsshallbethepreponderanceofevidence(51%rule).
12.030 RecordingsofInvestigations
ThecompleteinterviewofanemployeeaccusedofaClassI/IIviolationshallberecorded.The
employeemayalsobringarecordingdeviceiftheywish.
12.031 PolygraphExaminations
Attheaccusedemployeesrequest,theDepartmentmayadministerapolygraphexaminationtothe
employeeinvolvingspecificquestionsconcerningtheallegedviolation.
Anemployeeshallalsosubmittoapolygraphwhenallofthefollowingconditionsaremet:
TheemployeehasbeenaccusedofaviolationofDepartmentpolicyorprocedurethatcould
resultintheirdismissaland/orsufficientevidenceexistswhichwouldleadtoa
preponderancethattheviolationforwhichtheemployeeisaccusedhasbeencommitted.
Conflictingstatementsoffactinthecasehavebeenestablished.
TheChiefordersthepolygraphexaminationtobetakenbytheaccusedemployee.
Ifnocorroboratingevidencecanbegathered,thecomplainingpartywillbepolygraphedpriortothe
employee,exceptwherethenatureofthereportingpartywouldnormallyprecludeacriminal
polygraph.
12.032 ClassificationofFindings
EachinvestigativereportwithallegationsofmisconductshallidentifyviolationsofBPDpolicy,which
mayincludegeneralguidelinesinthepolicymanual,theLawEnforcementCodeofEthics,and/ora
violationofalaworordinance.
Eachallegationinthecompletedinvestigationshallbeclassifiedaccordingtooneofthefollowing:
Exonerated:Theactswhichprovidedthebasisforthecomplaintorallegationdidoccur,but
werejustified,lawful,andproper.Thisfindingmayalsobeusedwhentheactscomplained
ofdidoccurandwerenotproperorjustified,butresultedfromalackofpolicyortraining.
NotSustained:Theinvestigationfailedtodiscoversufficientevidencetoclearlyproveor
disprovetheallegationmade.
Sustained:Theinvestigationdisclosedsufficientevidencetoclearlyprovetheallegation
made.
Unfounded:Theinvestigationconclusivelyprovedthattheactcomplainedofdidnotoccur.
Thisfindingalsoapplieswhentheemployeenamedwasnotinvolvedintheactorinacts
whichmayhaveoccurred.
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NoFinding:Theinvestigationcannotproceed,becausethecomplainantfailedtodisclose
promisedinformationtofurthertheinvestigation,thecomplainantwishestowithdrawthe
complaint,orthecomplainantisnolongeravailableforclarification.Thisfindingmayalso
beusedwhentheinformationprovidedisnotsufficienttodeterminetheidentityofthe
employeeinvolved.
12.033 Discipline
12.034 DisciplineAuthorization
ADeputyChiefmayauthorizedivisionnotation,verbalreprimands,orwrittenreprimands.Other
measuresofdisciplinemayonlybeauthorizedbytheChiefortheirdesignee.
Thefollowingdisciplinarymeasuresmaybeimposed:
Divisionnotation
Verbalreprimand
Writtenreprimand
Suspensionwithoutpayforaspecifiedperiodoftime
Reimbursementofmoney,funds,orrepairofdamagesdirectlycausedbyemployee
misconduct
Demotion
Termination
12.035 DepartmentUseofDisciplinaryMeasures
Disciplineactionswillbeusedforthepurposeofevaluatingemployeesforpromotions,special
assignments,training,discipline,oranyotherDepartmentpurpose,withinthefollowingtimelines:
Disciplineactionsthatoccurredwithinthepreviousfouryears
Disciplineactionsforvehiclecollisionsthatoccurredwithinthepreviousthreeyears
Therewillbenolimitforuseofdisciplineactionsforthefollowingsustainedfindings:
o Untruthfulness
o Sexualorracialharassmentordiscrimination
o Domesticviolence
12.036 FormalDiscipline
AllformaldisciplinaryactionsagainstanemployeeshallbeinitiatedthroughtheDAR.OIAshall
initiatetheDARandprovideasynopsisofpriordisciplinaryactionsagainsttheaccusedemployee
forsupervisoryreviewinmakingrecommendationontheDAR.TheDARshallneverbeplacedinthe
employeespersonnelfile.TheDARshallaccompanytheinvestigativereport.Wheneverpossible,
theaccusedemployeeschainofcommandthatwasinplaceatthetimetheincidentoccurredwill
makerecommendationsintheDARregardingdisciplinaryactiontobetaken(unlesssaidsupervisor
hasalsobeendirectlyinvolvedintheincidentrequiringdiscipline)andforwardittoOIA.
Priortosecuringtherecommendationsoftheemployeessupervisor,theDivisionCommanderor
theirdesigneeshallprovideacopyoftheDARtotheemployee.Theemployeeshallhavethe
opportunitytoexplaintheirpositionbysubmittingawrittenresponsetotheChiefthroughthechain
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ofcommandwithinthreedaysoftheirreceiptoftheDAR.Anywrittenresponseshallberetainedin
theinvestigativefile.
Uponreceiptoftherecommendationsofthechainofcommand,theappropriateDeputyChiefmay
determinethataDivisionnotation,verbalreprimand,orwrittenreprimandistheappropriatelevel
ofdisciplineandtheymayadministerthatdiscipline.
IfthedetermineddisciplineisaDivisionnotation,OIAwillcreatethedocumentandwill
forwardtotheDivisionfortheemployeessignature.TheDivisionnotationwillbereturned
toOIAandplacedintotheOIAcase.TheDivisionnotationwillbekeptfora12month
period.IfnosimilarviolationsoccurOIAwillremove.
Ifthedetermineddisciplineisaverbalreprimand,theDeputyChiefshallcausethe
reprimandtooccurandshallforwardtheDARtoOIAwithanotationthataverbal
reprimandhasbeengiventotheemployee.TheDARwillbemaintainedintheOIAcase.
Ifthedetermineddisciplineisawrittenreprimand,theDeputyChiefshallrequestthatOIA
prepareaDisciplineOrder(DO).UponserviceoftheDO,theDOshallbeforwardedtoOIA
andplacedintheOIAcase.TheDOwillalsobeplacedintheemployeespersonnelfile.
IftherecommendationoftheDeputyChiefisfordisciplinaryactiongreaterthanawritten
reprimand,theyshallrecommendaDisciplinaryBoardandhavetheboardscheduled.The
ChiefmayorderaDisciplinaryBoardinanyinvestigation,regardlessofthe
recommendationsofthechainofcommand.
12.037 DisciplineOrder(DO)
AllformaldisciplinaryactionsshallberecordedonaDO,exceptDivisionnotation,verbal
reprimands,ortermination.TheDOisissuedatthedirectionoftheChieforaDeputyChiefand
identifiesthesustainedcharge(s)andthedisciplineimposed.TheDOshallbeplacedinthe
personnelfile.Theemployeeshallhave32daysafterreceiptoftheDOtorespondinwriting.Any
suchresponseshallremainpermanentlyattachedtotheDO.
12.038 TimelinessofDisciplinaryProcedures
TheDepartmentrecognizesthatdisciplineismosteffectivewhendispensedascloseaspracticalto
theeventgivingrisetothediscipline.TheDepartmentsgoalistodeterminedisciplineandnotify
theemployeewithin10daysofapprovalofasustainedfindingbytheDepartment.
12.039 DisciplineProceduresonSustainedFindings
Complaint/AdministrativeReviewofPerformancehasbeencompletedwithasustainedfinding
againstanemployee.OIAwillinitiateaDAR.
12.040 AuthoritytoSuspendWithoutPay
OnlytheChiefmayplaceanemployeeinasuspendedwithoutpaystatuspendinganadministrative
investigation.Anemployeeplacedonthisstatusisrelievedofallduties,andallpayandbenefits
normallyaccrued,exceptthosedesignatedbytheCitytocontinuependingfinalappeal.Suspension
withoutpaymaybeorderedifallofthefollowingconditionsaremet:
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Thereisareasonablebasistobelievetheemployeecommittedanyfelonycriminaloffense,
orotherillegal,orimmoralactthatwouldbringsignificantdiscreditupontheemployee
and/ortheDepartment.
Thereisastrongexpectationthatthefinaldispositionwillbetermination.
12.041 ConditionsofSuspensionwithoutPay
TheemployeeshallimmediatelysurrenderanydepartmentissuedpropertytotheCommanding
Officer.Asuspendedemployeeisnotpermittedtowearanypartoftheofficialuniformoractinthe
capacityoforrepresenthimself/herselfasacurrentDepartmentemployeeinanymanner,except
thattheemployeemaytestifyincourtastohis/herstatusasanemployeeatthetimeofaction
leadingtothecourthearing
12.042 LengthofSuspension
Thesuspensionperiodislimitedto30calendardays.ComplaintsandInquiries,andany30day
extensionistheresultofinterveningcircumstancesandisapprovedbytheChief,oraDeputyChief,
ordesigneeafterfindingofareasonablebasisforcontinuingtobelievetheemployeecommitted
theoffense.
12.043 LetterofTermination
Aletterofterminationisrequiredforterminationactions.ItisissuedbytheChiefinlieuofa
disciplinaryorderandidentifiesthesustainedcharge(s).Theterminationlettershallbeplacedinthe
employeespersonnelfileandacopygiventotheemployee.
12.044 Appeals
Multipledaysofsuspensionwillbeservedconsecutively.Suspensionsandcommensuratepay
deductionswillbeimposedafterthetimeallowedforfilinganappeal/grievance.However,ifan
appealisappropriatelyfiled,thesuspensionandpaydeductionwillnotbeimposeduntilthe
completionoftheadministrativeappealprocess.Thisdoesnotapplyinthecaseoftermination,
whichisnotconsideredasuspension.Inthesecases,theemployeespaywillceaseatthedateof
termination.
Allappealsregardingdisciplinarymattersshallbeinaccordancewiththegrievanceprocedures
establishedbytheprocessselectedbyandavailabletothegrievingemployee(i.e.,CollectiveLabor
Agreement,Citygrievanceprocedure,orCivilService).AppealsshallnotprecludetheChieffrom
orderinganemployeetoremainoffdutyforaspecifiedperiodbecauseofadisciplinarysuspension
orpursuanttootherDepartmentpolicy.
12.045 DisciplinaryBoard
Recommendationfordisciplinewillbeconductedthroughaformaldisciplineboard
TheemployeesDisciplinaryBoardnoticeshallalsoserveasanoticeofprediscipline/pre
terminationhearingundertheLoudermillDecision.
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TheDisciplinaryBoardspurposeistorecommendappropriatedisciplinefortheCityregulation
and/orDepartmentpolicy,procedure,ordirectiveviolatedafterconsiderationofthefollowing:
Thesustainedfindings;
Thesurroundingfactsandcircumstancesintheinvestigation;
Anyexplanationofferedbytheemployee;and
Therangeofdisciplinepreviouslyimposedforthesameorsimilarviolations.
Theinvestigationshallbeavailabletotheboardemployeesandtheemployeeforreviewpriorto
theboardconvening.
TheemployeesofaDisciplinaryBoardwillinclude,wheneverpossible,theaccusedemployees
chainofcommandthatwasinplaceatthetimetheincidentoccurred.TheChiefmaychoosea
designeedependingontheavailabilityofthechainofcommand.TheOIACommanderortheir
designeewillattendallDisciplinaryBoardmeetingsasanadvisorandfacilitator.Theaccused
employeehastheoptiontoaddresstheDisciplinaryBoardandmaybringonerepresentative.The
OIACommandershallaudiorecordtheaccusedemployeescomments.
Otherthaninformationthatrelatesonlytomitigationoraggravationofdiscipline,theemployee
shallnotbeallowedtoprovideanynewevidenceorpresentanyotherwitness.Whentheemployee
offersnewevidenceandwitnessesthatcouldnothavebeenpresentedduringtheadministrative
investigationandtheinformationmaychangetheoutcomeofanysustainedfinding,theboardmay
directtheOIACommandertoreopentheadministrativeinvestigation.
AlldiscussionsandrecommendationsoftheDisciplinaryBoardshallbeconfidential.Board
employeesshallmakerecommendationsfordisciplinetotheChief.TheOIACommanderwillnot
participateintherecommendationprocess,excepttoprovideadviceonpriordisciplineasitaffects
deliberations.OnlythefinaldeterminationoftheChiefshallbecommittedtowrittenform.Once
theChiefdeterminestheappropriatedisciplinaryaction,heshalldirecttheOIACommanderto
preparetheproperorders.
12.046 DutytoDiscloseBradyMaterialand/orExculpatoryEvidence
TheBoiseCityPoliceDepartmentrecognizesitsdutyandobligationtodocumentandprovideall
evidence,includingpotentiallyexculpatoryevidence,totheprosecutingagencies.
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13.000DepartmentFacilities
13.001 WorkoutRoom
WorkoutRoomUse
AllpersonneldesiringtousetheworkoutroomshallsignanAcknowledgmentandRelease
ofLiabilityForm.Anemployeeshallnotutilizetheworkoutroomwhileonduty,unless
otherwiseauthorizedbypolicy.
Personnelnotfamiliarwithapieceofequipmentshouldcontactaknowledgeableemployee
forfamiliarizationinstructions.Aspotterisrecommendedwhiletrainingwithfreeweights.
Eemployeesarerequiredtofollowpostedguidelinesfortheworkoutroomuse.
Maintenance
Allequipmentwillbeusedatalltimesincompliancewiththemanufacturersguidelines.
ContacttheFireTrainingSectionassoonaspracticablewhenthereisaproblemwitha
pieceofequipment.
13.002 CityHallWestSecurityPolicy
Allemployeesareresponsibleforenforcingsecurity
AllpersonswithoutaccessrightstorestrictedareasofCityHallWestfacilityshallbe
attendedandmonitored.
AllexteriordoorstoCityHallWestandanyinteriordoorsontheelectronicaccesscontrol
systemwillremainclosedunlessattended.
13.003 AuthorizedAccesstotheCityHallWestFacility
TogainaccesstoCityHallWest,thefollowingshalloccur:
AllemployeesshallbeCJIS(CriminalJusticeInformationSystem)compliant.
Policedepartmentemployees,visitors,volunteers,andvendorsshallweareitheranofficial
IDaccesscard,visiblydisplayed,orbeinofficialpoliceorfireuniformswhiletheyareinthe
facility,whethertheyareondutyoroffduty.
BoiseCityemployeesdisplayinganofficialidentificationcardneednotbeissuedaVisitorID
cardoncethepurposeoftheirvisitisknown.
PersonnelfromotheragenciesinofficialuniformneednotbeissuedaVisitorIDcardonce
thepurposeoftheirvisitisknownandprovidedtheyareinuniformorhavevisible
credentials.
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14.000CommandandSupervision
14.001 Supervision
14.002 RankandChainofCommand
ThechainofcommandshallbefollowedforDepartmentbusiness.Eachrankshallforward
communicationsupordownasindicatedand,whereitapplies,shallincluderecommendationsfor
approvalordisapproval.Rankshallnotbebypassedorlinesofauthoritycrossed,exceptin
emergenciesorwhennecessarytofacilitatetheimmediateaccomplishmentofatask.
Anemployeewithaquestion,concern,orrecommendationregardingoperationaloradministrative
matterswillattempttoresolvetheissuesbyutilizingthechainofcommand.Allmanagerialand
supervisorypersonnelshouldencourageemployeestocomeforwardwiththeirideasandconcerns,
aswellasattempttoresolvequestionsandproblemsassoonaspossible.
14.003 ChainofCommandAuthorityandResponsibility
Eachemployeeassignedanareaofresponsibilityshallbegiventheauthoritytocarryoutthat
responsibility.
Arankingemployee(Lieutenant,midlevelmanager,orhigher)mayplaceasubordinateon
restrictedorsuspendedwithpaystatuswhencircumstancesdictate.
Thesupervisormaywithdrawpowers,authority,andresponsibilityoftheemployeetothe
extentthatthesupervisordeemsnecessary.ThesupervisorshallnotifytheChiefthrough
thechainofcommandassoonaspossible.
Theemployeemayberequiredtosurrenderanydutyequipmenttothesupervisorwhen
circumstancesdictate.
14.004 Command
Whenaquestionofcommandauthorityarisesregardingwhoshallbeincommand,suchauthority
shallbedetermined:
Byrankorposition
Byoneofficerbeingdesignatedbyacompetentauthority(asinthecaseoftheICS)
Bycontinuouslengthofserviceintherank,ifemployeesareofequalrank
Bypositiononthecertifiedeligibilitylistwhentwoormoreofficershavebeenappointed.
14.005 SupervisionAuthorityandResponsibility
Authority:
TheChiefhastheauthoritytoestablishpolicyandtodirectallactionsoftheDepartmentandits
employees.TheChiefmaydelegateauthoritytofulfilltheDepartmentsmissionandoperational
requirements.IntheChiefsabsence,theDeputyChiefswillassumetheChiefsauthority.The
authoritydelegatedtoallrankingsupervisorsisnotconfinedtotheirrespectivepositionsinthe
organization,butisinherenttotheirrank.givingthemauthorityoverallemployeesoflowerrank.
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14.006 TypesofSupervision
14.007 EarlyInterventionSystem(EIS)
TheBPDsEarlyInterventionSystem(EIS),isdesignedtoassistsupervisorswithidentifying
employeeswhoseperformancewarrantsreviewand,whereappropriate,intervention.TheEISisnot
aformofdiscipline.ThegoaloftheEISistoidentifyperformanceorbehaviorsbeforetheymay
becomeabasisfordisciplineorleadtonegativeconsequencesforemployees,coworkers,the
Department,and/orthegeneralpublic.Itisthedutyofallsupervisorstocontinuallymonitorthe
performanceandbehaviorofthepersonnelassignedtothem.TheEISisanothertooltoassistwith
thiseffort.ItisnottheintentoftheEIStoreplaceproactivesupervision.
TheEIShasbothmandatoryandvoluntarycomponents.
AlthoughtheEISisnondisciplinaryandisintendedtoassisttheemployee,areferralto
supplementaltrainingmaybemandatory.
Inothercircumstances,anemployeemaybereferredforcounseling,peersupport,orother
typeofvoluntaryintervention.
TheEIShasbeenestablishedtoprovideasystematicreviewofselectincidents.
TheEISismanagedbytheOfficeofInternalAffairs(OIA)andisdesignedtoidentifypossible
trend/highlighttendenciesinperformance,complaints,orotheractivities.
AnalertwillbegeneratedbytheEISwhenanemployeemeetsorexceedsanestablishedthreshold
inthefollowingareas:
CitizenComplaints
UseofForceIncidents
VehicleAccidents
VehiclePursuits
DepartmentInitiatedInvestigations
Inquiries
CriticalIncidents
14.008 PersonalCareerDevelopment(PCD)
Supervisorsareresponsibletoassistwiththeprofessionaldevelopmentofemployees.Supervisors
shallauditemployeeworkactivitiestoensuresuchactivitiesmeetDepartmentandDivision
expectations.Supervisorsshalldocumentbehaviorand/oractivitiesonaregularbasisforthe
purposeofgrowinganddevelopingtheemployeeandworkingtowardsidentifiedgoals.Supervisors
shallputsignificantimportancetofairness,accuracy,objectivity,andconsistencywhenanemployee
meetsorexcels,aswellaswhentheydonotmeetexpectations.PCDsshallbeusedasapositive
tooltogrowtheemployeetowardsimprovedperformanceandcareerdevelopment,andforreview
forpromotionsandspecialtyassignments.
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14.009 ConflictingOrders
Asupervisorwillavoidgivinganordertoanemployeewhoisnotassignedtothemwhichconflicts
withtheordersoftheemployeesdirectsupervisor.Intheeventofaconflict,theemployeewill
informthesupervisorissuingtheorderoftheconflict.Ifthatsupervisorstandsbytheirorder,the
employeewillcarryitouttothebestoftheirability.Thesupervisorissuingtheordershallbe
responsibleforinformingtheemployeesdirectsupervisorofthechange.
14.010 IllegalOrders
Anemployeeshallnotobeyanyorderwhichtheyknow(orshouldknow)wouldrequirethemto
commitanyillegalact.Ifindoubtastothelegalityofanorder,anemployeeshallrequestthe
employeeissuingtheordertoclarifyitthroughthechainofcommand.
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15.000PatrolSupportandSpecialOperationsGroup
SpecialOperationsUnit
15.001
ThemissionoftheSpecialOperationsUnitistoprovidefortheDepartmentagroupofofficersspecially
trainedintheuseofadvancedtacticsandequipment.ItistheDepartmentsintentthatSOUistobe
usedforspecialorhighriskpoliceoperations.
TheunitwillprovidetheDepartmentandotherregionallawenforcementagencies(upontheirrequest)
assistancetoresolvethefollowingsituations:(RevisedJuly2016)
ArmedBarricadedSubjects:Apprehendarmedbarricadedsubject(s)resistingarrestandina
structureorvehicleorholdingapossiblepositionofadvantageoverpolice.
ArmedSuicidalSubject:Asuicidalsubjectarmedwithadangerousweaponthatposesa
threattoothers.
CounterTerrorist:Operationstopreventand/orrespondtoactivitythatinvolvesany
terroristactdangeroustohumanlife,potentiallydestructivetocriticalinfrastructureand
resources,orintendstoaffectgovernmentoperationsbycausingmassdestructionor
attemptingassassinationorkidnapping.
DignitaryProtection:Operationstoprotectadignitaryorotherpublicfigurefroma
potentialthreatortopreventapublicincident.
HighRiskArrestorSearchWarrant:Operationstoservehighriskarrest/searchwarrantsfor
anysuspectunderinvestigationforacrimeofviolenceorreasonablyknowntohavea
violentcriminalhistoryoraffiliations,topossessafirearm,orpotentiallycreateahostage
situation.
HostageRescue:Operationstorescueapersonbeingheldagainsttheirwillbyasuspect
whohastheabilitytokill,causegreatbodilyharm,orisarmed.
CloseProtection:Operationstoprotectofficersorconfidentialinformantsduring
undercoverinvestigationsthatinvolvearmed/believedtobearmedsuspectsorsuspects
withaviolentcriminalhistory.
AreaSearches:Operationstoconductsearchesforarmedsubjectswherethethreat
exceedsthecapabilityofaPatrolresponse.
AnyoperationthatisdeemednecessarybytheChiefortheirdesignee.
15.002 SOUActivation
SOUteamactivationstakeprecedenceoverallotherassignmentswithintheDepartment.Members
assignedtotheunitduringasituation,asamissionasset,becomesubordinatetotheSOUchainof
commanduntiltheactivationisdeterminedtobeover.TheWatchCommander,ondutysupervisor,
oranyequivalentofficerhastheauthoritytoimmediatelyactivatetheSOUforanycriticalincident.
SupervisorsshallapplytheTacticalConsultCriteriaforhighriskspecialoperationsinregardstoboth
StandardCallOutandPrePlannedOperations.
15.003 TacticalConsults
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AnymemberoftheDepartment,whoistherankingofficeroronsceneIncidentCommanderfor
incidentsthatmeetthefollowingcriteria,shallconductaconsultationtodetermineiftheSOUis
neededforasaferesolution:
StandardCallOut:
Ifalloftheseexist:
Felonycrimeorcrimeofviolence.
IntendtoarrestonPCorWarrant.
Suspectrefusestosubmittoarrest.
Andoneoftheseexists:
Suspectisarmedorbelievedtobearmed;or
Suspecthasbarricadedorhasapositionofadvantagenoteasilyovercome;or
AttherequestoftheWatchCommanderafterconsideringtheabove.
Thislistisnotintendedtobeallinclusiveandisabaselinefordecisionmaking.
PrePlannedCriteria:
Ifoneofthebelowcriteriaarepresent:
Suspectiscurrentlyunderinvestigationfororhasahistoryoffelonycrimesofviolence.
ExistenceofPCorwarrantforarrestforcrimeofviolencewithaweaponused.
Suspectisknownto,orreasonablybelievedto,possessorcarryfirearms.
Anyotherfamilymemberorresidentatthelocationwiththesameabovehistory.
Suspectlocationhassurveillance,warningsystemsorpossiblyboobytrapped.
Potentialforhostages.
Noknockwarrantsofanykind.
Knownorsuspectedterroristactivity
Orlikeanycombinationof:
Felonylevelofnarcoticshistory.
Currentlyundertheinfluence.
Historyofmentalholdsorsuicideattempts.
Knowngang,militiamember,orterrorist.
Historyofcrimesofviolenceassociatedwithgangaffiliation.
Militarybackgroundorspecialtraininginweapons/explosives
Difficultapproachtolocation(openfield,highground,fortification,dogs,fences)
Difficulttypeoflocation(highrisebuildings,multiapartments,commercialbuilding,etc.)
Nearbyschools,churchesorotherpublicgatheringplaces.
15.004 SOUCommand
TheSOUiscomprisedoftheEntryTeamandSniperTeamandisasubunitoftheSpecialOperations
Group.Duringoperationsandtraining,thefollowingchainofcommandwillapply.TeamLeaders
havefunctionalsupervisionasassignedbytheSOUCommandregardingunitmissionsortraining.
MembersoftheDepartmentthatbecomepartofanSOUoperationwillfollowtheunitschainof
command.
Command&Control
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o CommanderoftheSOU
o LieutenantoftheSOU
OperationalCommand
o SergeantoftheSOU
o TeamLeaders
o ElementLeader
o Operators
CallOutandPrePlannedOperations:
TheSOUCommanderwillbetheTacticalOperationsCommander.
ThePatrolWatchCommanderwillbetheIncidentCommander.
Forpreplannedoperations,thespecialtyteamSupervisor/CommanderwillreporttotheIncident
Commander.
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16.000Miscellaneous
16.001 CommandNotification
16.002 SignificantMajorEvents
CommandStaffshallbenotifiedbyaCommandtextwhenasignificantmajoreventoccurs.Other
employeesdeemednecessarybytheDepartmentwouldalsobenotified.
Notallsituationsrequiringnotificationcanbepredetermined,sotheWCshallberesponsiblefor
makingreasonabledecisionsandexercisinggoodjudgmentofwhentonotifyCommandStaffor
wheninitiatingaCommandtext.Whenindoubt,theWCshouldmakethenotification.
16.003 UnusualorNoteworthyEventsasIdentifiedinProcedure(previouslyknownasUORUnusual
OccurrenceReport)
UnusualornoteworthyeventsshallberoutedviaemailtotheappropriateCommandStaff.
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17.000Equipment
17.001 Equipment
ExpectationofPrivacy
Anemployeehasnolegalexpectationofarighttoprivacywithregardtoanypropertyownedor
leasedbytheDepartmentorwhichisotherwiseunderthecontroloftheDepartment.Thisincludes,
butisnotlimitedto,desks,files,lockers,officeareas,email,computers,vehicles,cellphones,
PDA/tablets,andDepartmentpropertyassignedforindividualortakehomeusebyanemployee.
17.002 PrescribedEquipment
Theminimumprescribedequipmentforauniformedofficerincludes:
Concealedprotectiveballisticvest
Dutybeltwithaccessories
Hobble
Flashlight
Handheldradioandholster
Trafficsafetyvest
Twointermediateweapons
17.003 IntermediateWeapons
Anofficerisauthorizedtocarryanduseanintermediateweapontogaincontrolwhenfacedwith
actualorthreatenedphysicalresistanceandtheuseofanintermediateweaponisreasonably
necessarybasedonofficertosubjectdisparity,reactiontimes,environmentalconditions,andthe
totalityofthecircumstances.Physicalresistanceincludesallphysicalresistance,exceptpassive
physicalresistance.
OnlyDepartmentauthorizedintermediateweaponswillbecarriedandusedbyanemployee.
Authorizedintermediateweaponsinclude:
Baton(sidehandleorcollapsible)
SpecialtyImpactMunitions(40mmlauncher)
Conductedenergyweapon
OleoresinCapsicum(OC)Aerosol
Uniformedofficersshallcarrytwoormoreintermediateweaponsontheirpersonwhileonduty.
Uniformedofficerswhoareissuedaconductedenergyweaponshallcarryitasoneofthose
weapons.IfthebatonorPR24isnotcarriedontheofficersperson,itshallbecarriedintheir
assignedvehicle.
SIMisconsideredaspecialtyweaponandisnotincludedintheintermediateweaponcarry
requirementsforuniformedofficers.
Theflashlightwillbeusedonlyforselfdefenseorwhenotherintermediateweaponsarenotreadily
availableorpractical.Theflashlightisnotaprimaryimpactweapon.
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17.004 SpecialtyImpactMunitions(SIMs)
SpecialtyImpactMunitions(SIMs)roundsarelesslethalmunitions.SIMsroundsmaybeusedto
controlasubjectwhenofficershaveaneedtouseanintermediateweapon,andwheremaintaining
asafedistanceisparamounttoofficersafety.Onlyanofficerwhoistrainedandcertified(annually)
intheuseofthespecificSIMsroundusedmaydeploythisround(firetheweapon).
17.005 OCAerosol
AnemployeeshallonlycarryDepartmentprovidedOC.Anofficerassignedtoplainclothesduty
shouldcarryOCAerosolontheirpersonwhenencounteringsuspectedorknowncombative
situations.
AnofficerwillconsideralloptionsbeforeusingOCAerosolonapassiveresistorandarticulatethose
optionsinthearrestreport.AnofficersuseofOCAerosolonapassiveresistorduringpeaceful
demonstrationsshallbedeterminedbytheIncidentCommander.AnofficermayuseOCAerosol
whenfacedbyacrowdthatwillnotdisperseandwouldthreatenthelossofasubjectintheofficers
custody.AnofficerwillnotuseOCAerosolonthedriverofamotorvehicletogaincompliancewhile
thesubjectisstillinthevehicleandhasthecapabilityofdrivingawayfromthesceneandthe
officerscontrol.
17.006 ConductedEnergyWeapon
AnofficershallonlycarrytheDepartmentapprovedConductedEnergyWeapon.OnlyDepartment
issuedConductedEnergyWeaponcartridgesshallbeused.
17.007 DutyBelt
17.008 KnivesandUtilityTools
Knivesandutilitytoolsareauthorizedtobecarriedbyofficers.Theyshouldbekeptconcealedon
theofficerspersonorholsteredontheirdutybelt.
17.009 DigitalEquipmentandUse
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17.010 SpecifiedEquipmentUse
Forthepurposeofthispolicy,electronicmessagingdevices(EMD)refertoanydevicewhichcan
transmitdataelectronically.
EmployeesareadvisedthattheydonotmaintainanyrighttoprivacyinEMDequipmentorits
contents.TheDepartmentreservestherighttomonitororaccessinformationcontainedinEMDs.
Laptop/desktopcomputersandMDTsaredesignedandintendedtoconductbusinessofthisagency
andisrestrictedtothatpurpose.Installationof,oraccessto,anysoftwarenotapprovedbyITis
prohibited.
Exceptionstobusinessuseincludethefollowing:
Infrequentpersonaluseofthesedevicesmaybepermissibleiflimitedinscopeand
frequency,ifinconformancewithotherelementsofthispolicy,andifnotconnectedwitha
profitmakingbusinessenterpriseorthepromotionoranyproduct,service,orcausethat
hasnotreceivedpriorapprovalofthisagency.
Personnelmaymakeoffdutypersonaluseofagencycomputersforprofessionalandcareer
developmentpurposeswheninkeepingwithotherprovisionsofthispolicyandwithprior
knowledgeofanappropriatesupervisor.
ComputerGames
AnemployeeshallnotruncomputergamesonDepartmentownedlaptop/desktop
computersandMDTs.
Inanattempttoencourageemployeestocarrytheirassigneddevicesoffduty,personaluseis
authorized.Smartdeviceapplicationsarenotconsideredsoftwareandmaybedownloaded.
TheaccessingortransmissionofthefollowingmaterialsonanyDepartmentowneddevice(other
thanthatrequiredforpolicebusiness)isprohibited:
Obscenelanguage,images,orjokes.
Sexuallyexplicitmaterials.
Illegalgambling.
Messagesthatdisparageanyperson,group,orclassificationofindividuals.
17.011 ComputerUseandSecurity
ThecomputersaddressedinthispolicyincludeallCityownedelectronicdevices.
17.012 UseofInternetandEmail
InternetaccessandemailservicesthroughDepartmentownedequipmentorcommunicationlinksis
forofficialbusinessonly.
Unlessapprovedbyasupervisor,thefollowingusesoftheinternetusingDepartmentequipmentor
facilitiesarenotallowed:
Access,retrieval,orprintingoftextand/orgraphicinformationthatexceedstheboundsof
generallyacceptedstandardsofgoodtasteandethics.
Pornographicsitesshallnotbeaccessed.
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Engaginginpersonalcommercialactivities;includingofferingservicesormerchandisefor
saleororderingservicesormerchandisefromonlinevendors.
EngaginginanyactivitythatwouldcompromisetheDepartmentsorCityshostcomputers
security.
Endorsinganyproductorservices,participatinginanylobbyingactivity,orengaginginany
politicalactivity.
17.013 AuthorizedSoftwareandHardware
AnemployeeshallnotinstalloroperatehardwareorsoftwarenotauthorizedbytheMISProject
Leader,includinginternetdownloadsandpersonallyownedsoftware.Anyunauthorizedhardware
orsoftwarefoundbyMISpersonnelwillberemovedimmediately.Undercoverinvestigatorsand
computerforensicinvestigatorsdonothavetoobtainpriorapprovalforinstallationofhardwareor
softwareasapartofinvestigativeactivityapprovedbythesupervisor.
17.014 ComputerSecurityPractices
AnemployeeshalltakewhateverstepstheycantoprotectDepartmentsystems,equipment,and
theinformationtheycontain.Anemployeewilllogofftheircomputerstationwhenleavingforan
extendedperiodoftimeorotherwisesecurethecomputersystem.Theywillnotsharetheir
password.
17.015 MobileDeviceAccessforNCIC/CJIS
OnlyNCIC/CJIS(TheNationalCrimeInformationCenter/TheCriminalJusticeInformationServices
Division)certifiedoperatorsmayutilizetheDepartmentmobiledevicesforNCIC/CJISinquiries.All
NCIC/CJIScommunicationandinformationaccessedbyanyDepartmentmobiledeviceshallonlybe
accessedthroughsecuretransmissionsources,i.e.lockedCityinternetportals,Citrix,approved
encryptedsystems,etc.
17.016 DepartmentOwnedCellPhones
Anemployeeassignedacellphonewillhavetheirphoneonandoperatingduringnormalduty
hours.Employeesshallsetuptheirvoicemailboxidentifyingthembyrankandlastname,orfirst
andlastname.Employeesshallcheckthevoicemessagingsystemregularlyduringthedutyshiftfor
messagesandcallsreceived.
Cellphonebillswillbereviewedregularlyforusage.ADivisionCommanderortheirdesigneemay
requestanexplanationofexcessusage(dataortime).Anemployeemayberesponsiblefor
reimbursingtheDepartmentforexcessusagethatcannotbejustifiedforbusinesspurpose.
17.017 CellPhoneCamera
Evidentiaryphotosproducedfromanycellphoneshallbesubmittedasevidenceandareconsidered
thepropertyofBPD.Anyunauthorizeddistributionwillbesubjecttodepartmentdisciplinaryaction.
Photosofnonevidentiarynature,training,andhistoricaleventsaresubjecttopolicy.
Allphotographswillbeuploadedintothereportwritingsystem.Conformationofthesuccessful
uploadofeachphotographwillbeconducted.Photosshallberetainedonthecellphoneuntil
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confirmingallphotoshavebeensuccessfullyuploaded.Digitalcameraphotosshallbedeletedupon
confirmationofuploadintothereportwritingsystem.
17.018 ElectronicCalendarSystem
TheElectronicCalendarSystemwillbeusedtohandlerequestsforabsencesincludingannualleave,
bereavementleave,compensationtime,juryduty,lightduty,militaryleave,sickleave,training,and
unavailableforcourttime.
17.019 ElectronicTrackingSystem
17.020 Audio/VideoRecordings(RevisedJuly2016)
Uniformedofficerswillberesponsibleforensuringtheyareequippedwithaportableaudio/video
recorderissuedbytheDepartmentandtherecorderisinproperworkingorder.Devicesshallbewornin
aprescribedmannerandutilizedperprocedures.
Uniformedofficersshallrecordallinvestigativeenforcementcontacts,prisonertransports,persons
complainingofofficerconduct,orwhenacontactisanticipatedtobeconfrontationalinnature,unless
anarticulatedreasonjustifiesotherwise.Officersareresponsibleforrecordingtheirownactions.The
Departmentrecognizesactivationofarecordingdevice,insomecases,mayjeopardizethesafetyofthe
officersorothers.Inthosecasesfailingtorecordwillnotbeconsideredaviolationofpolicy.
Anofficershallnotintentionallyrecord:
Areaswherethereisareasonableexpectationofprivacy,unlesstheofficerispresentduetoa
lawenforcementcontact;
Undercoverofficersorconfidentialinformants;
MembersofthisdepartmentsurreptitiouslywithoutauthorizationfromtheChieforcourt
order.
Officersareprohibitedfrom:
UsingDepartmentissuedrecordersoutsidethescopeoftheiremployment;
Makingpersonalcopiesofrecordings;
Duplicating,showingordistributingrecordingsoutsideoflegitimatedepartmentbusiness
purposes;
Usingpersonalrecordingequipmentinplaceoforinconjunctionwithdepartmentissued
devices.
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30.000PersonnelAdministration
PerformanceRecognition,Commendations,andAwards
30.001
TheDepartmentwillpresentawardsandcommendationstoappropriatelyrecognizethe
meritoriousactionsandachievementsofemployeesandothers.
30.002 AwardsfromtheCommunity
Allawardsofsignificantmonetaryvalueotherthanmemorabilia(e.g.,scrolls,plaques,trophies,
medal,etc.)shallbereportedtotheChiefimmediately.TheChiefshalldetermineafairand
equitabledispositionofthevaluablematerial.
30.003 TransfersandPromotions
Allselectionsforopeningsinskillareasandothernontemporarypositionswillbeaccomplished
throughaformalselectionprocess.TheChiefmayelecttofillanopeningbyappointment,rather
thanselection,inthebestinterestoftheDepartment.Shorttermspecialassignmentsmaybe
selectedbytheDivisionCommanderthroughaninformalprocess.DivisionCommandersmayfillskill
openingswithindivisionoropentoofficersfromotherdivisionswhenaskillopeningexists.
30.004 ScheduledPromotions
Ascheduledpromotionshallbeonewhichisbaseduponlongevityandpositiverecommendations
bytheemployee'schainofcommand.ScheduledpromotionsincludepromotiontoPoliceOfficerI,
II,andIII.PersonnelshallberesponsiblefortrackingPoliceOfficersI,IIandIIIwhobecomeeligible
forscheduledpromotionsandforcausingthenecessarypaperworktobecompleted.
30.005 CompetitivePromotions
Competitivepromotionsshallbethosewhicharemadefromanestablishedrankorderedlist.The
ranksofSergeantandLieutenantshallbesubjecttocompetitivepromotionalprocessesasoutlined
byBoiseCityCivilServiceRules.HRshallserveasthegoverningauthorityinestablishingcompetitive
promotionalprocesses.
30.006 DiscretionaryPromotions
TheChiefshallhavediscretioninpromotionstotherankofCaptainorDeputyChief.
30.007 SeparationfromEmployment
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30.008 NoticeofIntent
AnemployeewhointendstoresignorretireshallnotifytheDepartmentbysubmittingaletter
throughtheirchainofcommandtotheChief,statingtheintentandeffectivedateoftermination.
TheyarerequestedtogivetheDepartmentfourweeksnotice.
Inthecaseofatermination,theDepartmentshallnotifytheemployeeofproceedingsasindicated
in12.000InternalInvestigationsandDiscipline.Inthecaseofareductioninforcelayoff,the
Departmentshallnotifytheemployeeinwritingofthelayoff,theeffectivedate,andtheconditions
ofreturntoemploymentwiththeDepartment.
30.009 PostEmploymentInquiry
AnyemployeereceivingapostemploymentinquiryshallrefertheinquirertoPersonnel.
30.010 PersonnelRelatedFiles
30.011 PreEmploymentFiles
Duetothepossiblesensitivenatureofthematerialcontainedinthesefiles,accesscanbeobtained
onlybytheChief,theirdesignee,orcourtorder.ThePersonnelAdministratorshallberesponsible
forthestrictcontrolofthefiles.
30.012 SensitiveDocumentFiles
SpecialtestsrequiredforcertainpositionswithintheDepartmentmayresultinthedocumentation
ofsensitiveinformation,includingpsychologicaltestingandpolygraphexams.Accessandcontrolof
thesefilesshallbethesameasforpreemploymentfiles.
30.013 PersonnelFiles
Personnelfilescontaintheoathofoffice,letterofappointment,statuspaychangereportsand
substantiatingdocumentation,performanceevaluations,commendations,disciplineorders,and
promotionandtransferinformation.Disciplineorders,employeeresponsestodisciplineorders,and
terminationlettersshallbetheonlydisciplinarydocumentationcontainedinthepersonnelfile.
Anemployeemayviewtheirfileduringnormalbusinesshoursandupongivenreasonablenotice.A
supervisormayreviewthefileofanemployee,iftheyhavejustcause.AnOIAorlegalemployee
mayreviewanemployeesfileasnecessaryindealingwithmatterspertainingtothatemployee.
Itemsmaynotbeaddedorremovedfromthefilewithoutauthorization.Allsuchrequestsshallbe
madethroughPersonnel.
30.014 PersonalAddressesandPhoneNumbers
AnemployeeshallkeeptheDepartmentadvisedoftheircurrentaddressandphonenumberby
sendinganemailtoPersonnelwithin24hoursofachangeofaddressorphonenumber.
Eachemployeeshallmaintainsometypeoftelephoneservice(eithercellphoneorlandlinephone)
attheirresidence.Whentelephoneservicemustbeinterruptedtemporarily,theemployeeshall
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makeotherarrangementsthroughwhichtheycanbecontactedandshalladvisetheirDivisionand
Personnel.
30.015
AccidentsandInjuries
30.016 OnDutyInjury
Anyinjuriessustainedbyanemployeewhileonduty,performingauthorizedanddesignatedduty
relatedfunctions,orexercisingtheirpolicepowersanywherewithintheStateofIdahoin
conformancetoIdahoCodeshallbeconsideredaresultofanindustrialaccident.AnSD1formshall
befilledoutbytheemployeeandimmediatesupervisor.
30.017 LightDuty
Anemployeewhocannotperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejob,attheDepartmentsdiscretion,
mayreturntoworkinalightdutycapacity,ifalightdutyassignmentisavailablehonoringthe
restrictionsoftheemployeesphysician.
Lightdutyisamanagementprerogativeandnotanemployeeright.BPDwillnotcreatealightduty
assignmentspecificallytoaccommodateanemployeesreturntowork.Lightdutyassignmentsare
temporaryinnatureandmustbeestablishedandapprovedbytheChiefofPoliceortheirdesignee.
Workrelatedinjuriesandillnesses,andrequestsforlightdutyassignmentsforFMLAreasons,will
begivenpriorityovernonworkrelatedconditionswhenmodifieddutyassignmentsaremade.Ifan
alternatedutyassignmentcannotbemadewithintheDepartment,theemployeemaybereferred
totheRiskManagementDivisionfortemporaryplacementelsewhereintheCity.Aninjured
employee,receivingworkerscompensationbenefits,shallacceptthemodifieddutypositionbeing
offered.Anyotherinjuredemployeemayacceptthedutypositionorcontinuetodrawonapplicable
sickleave.
Ifanemployeecannotadequatelyperforminamodifieddutyassignment,suchassignmentmaybe
modifiedorterminated.ThelackofDepartmentneedorchangeinprioritiesmayresultinthe
employeesremovalfromormodificationofamodifieddutyassignment.
Thelightdutyassignmentmaybeapprovedforamaximumof90days,unlessextendedbytheChief
ofPolice.Thelightdutyassignmentwillbereviewedevery30daystodeterminetheprognosisof
theemployeesreturntofulldutywithoutrestrictions.Iftheemployeewillnotbeabletoreturnto
fullduty,BoiseCityHumanResourcesandtheProfessionalDevelopmentandStandards(PDS)
DivisionCommanderwillinvolvetheemployeeinaninteractiveprocesstoexploreother
employmentoptions.
30.018 ReturntoFullDuty
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Employeesshallreturntofulldutystatusuponaphysicianswrittenrelease.Thisreleaseshallbe
turnedintotheLightDutyCoordinator(LDC)inBPDPersonnelbeforeanemployeeisallowedto
returntowork.
30.019 MedicalandPsychiatricTesting
TheChiefmayrequireanemployeetoundergotestingorexaminationsattheDepartments
expensetodeterminetheemployee'sfitnessforduty.Thismaybedonewhenreasonablegrounds
existtobelievetheemployeeisbeinginfluencedbyamedical,physiological,and/orpsychological
condition,including,butnotlimitedto,abuseofsubstanceswhicharelikelytoaffectthe
employee'sabilitytosafelyandefficientlyperformtheirduties,orareillegal.
TheprofessionalwhoisconsultedshallbeoneapprovedbytheDepartmentbeforetheexam.The
professional'sreportshallincludeadetaileddiagnosisoftheemployee'scondition,anyrelated
pertinentinformation,andaprognosisforrecoveryorstatementoffitnessforduty.Theemployee
shallsignareleaseofinformationform,whichauthorizestheChiefand/ortheirdesigneetoreview
theresultsofthetest.
Specializedtests,suchaspsychologicaltestingforcertainpositions,mayalsoberequiredat
Departmentexpense.
30.020 DeathofaLawEnforcementEmployee
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31.000CompensationandBenefits
CourtAppearancesandJuryDuty
31.001
Anemployeeisnotconsideredabsentfromworkifdirectedbyproperauthoritiesto:
AppearasawitnessfortheUnitedStates,theStateofIdaho,oroneofitssubdivisions.
Serveasamemberofajury.
Attendcourtorotherhearingsinconnectionwithofficialdutiesasanemployee.
Anemployeewhoisrequiredtoattendcourtforreasonsotherthanthoselistedaboveshouldnotify
theirDivisionCommanderandseekassistancefromFinanceregardingthetypeofleaveand/or
compensationnecessary.
Assoonasanemployeereceivesnotificationtoappearincourtorservejuryduty,theyshallensure
thattheirsupervisorisaware.Anemployeewhoisnotimpaneledorisreleasedpriortotheendof
theirregularlyscheduledshiftshallreporttowork.
CivilianemployeesshouldrefertoBoiseCityPolicyforjurydutyguidelines.
31.002 CourtTimeCancellations
Anofficerwhoisonanytypeofcompensatedleaveandattendedcourt,orwhowascanceledfor
courtscheduledduringtheirregularlyscheduledshift,issubjecttocompensationatthestraight
timerateforeitherthethreehoursminimumortheactualtimetestified,ifinexcessofthreehours.
Thecourthourswillreducethenumberofleavehourstaken.Anemployeewhoisworkingaflexed
scheduleandappearsincourtoriscanceledlatewillnotbecompensatedforthosehoursifthose
hourstakeplaceduringtheirflexedworkschedule.
31.003 SubpoenasResultingfromPreviousLawEnforcementEmployment
Anyemployeereceivingacriminalorcivilsubpoenaasaresultofpreviouslawenforcement
employmentthatwillaffecttheirdutyschedulewiththeDepartmentshallimmediatelynotifythe
CourtLiaisonandtheDivisionCommanderthroughtheirchainofcommandofthecircumstances
surroundingthesubpoena.Anemployeewhohasbeensubpoenaedbecauseofprevious
employmentwithotheragenciesmaybegrantedadministrativeleaveforthosehours
correspondingtonormaldutyhoursintheamountdeterminedbytheDivisionCommanderand
approvedbytheChief.
31.004 ReceivedCompensationforaCourtAppearance
Anemployeemaykeepanypaymentsreceivedfromthecourtforhavingservedonajuryorasa
witnessfortheUnitedStates,StateofIdaho,oroneofitssubdivisionswhensuchserviceisnotin
connectionwithofficialjobduties.
31.005 TimeChanges
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Anemployeewhoseregularlyscheduledshiftextendsthrough0200maybeimpacted,when
DaylightSavingsTimeendsandtheclocksareturnedbackonehour.Theemployeewillworkone
additionalhour,whichwillbecompensatedat1timestheirregularhourlyrate.WhenDaylight
SavingsTimebeginstheemployeewillworkonelesshour.Thehournotworkedwillnotbe
deductedfromtheirpay.
31.006 WorkingOutofClassification(ActingAssignment)
AnofficershallrefertotheCollectiveLaborAgreement.
AcivilianshallrefertotheCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook.
31.007 PromotionExamsParticipation
Anemployeewhoiseligibletotakeapromotionalexamforcareeradvancementwillnotbe
compensatedforthosehoursrequiredtoparticipateinthetestingprocedures.Ifanemployeeis
scheduledtoworkonthedayoftheexam,theywillberequiredtotakeleaveduringthetesting
process.
31.008 PayforSpecialInterests
Payforspecialinterestswillbeasfollows:
ContractNegotiationTime:RefertotheCollectiveLaborAgreement.
CanineUnit:AlsoseetheagreementbetweentheDepartmentandthedoghandlers.Each
officerwhoisadoghandlershallbecompensatedforthecareofpolicedogsasfollows:
o Onascheduledworkday,theofficerwillbegivenhouroffforanimalcareatthe
beginningorendoftheirnormalshiftattheirsupervisorsdiscretion.
o Onnormaldaysoff,theofficerwillbecompensatedhourperdayforanimalcareat
therateof1timestheirregularhourlyrateintheformofpaidorcompensatorytime.
SOUPhysicalFitnessTraining:SOUemployeeswillbeallowedamaximumof10hoursof
SOUworkouthourspercalendarmonthforthepurposeofphysicalfitnesstraining(aerobic
orstrengthtraining)necessarytomeetphysicalfitnessrequirements.Thistimeisnot
classifiedasFLSAhoursworked.
o Amaximumof40hoursSOUworkouthourscanbeaccumulatedforphysicalfitness
training.Thetimeaccumulatedshallbetakenoffduringthesamemonthitis
accumulatedin,unlessanofficerisunabletodosobecauseofmanpowershortage.In
suchcases,thetimeshallbetakenoffduringthefollowingmonth.Timetakenoffis
subjecttotheapprovaloftheofficerssupervisor.
o WhenSOUemployeesresignfromSOU,timeaccumulatedshallbetakenwithin90days
fromtheresignationdate.
Note:AsreferredtoabovethistimeisnotclassifiedasFLSAhoursworked.
31.009 CompensationforTraining
TheCollectiveLaborAgreementcontainsspecificinformationregardingcompensationforvoluntary
andmandatorytraining.
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31.010 Students
Onlytimespentinactualtrainingconstitutescompensablehoursofwork.Timespentstudyingis
noncompensable,eveniftheemployeeisrequiredtopassawrittenand/orverbalexaminationto
obtaincertificationorrecertification.TheCollectiveLaborAgreementdefinesmandatoryand
voluntarytrainingandprovidesspecificinformationregardingflexingofworkschedulesandpaid
compensationfortraining.Generally,anemployeeisrequiredtoflextheirworkscheduleas
necessarytoattendvoluntarytrainingalthoughanemployeemayalsoberequiredtoattend
mandatoryblocktraining.
31.011 CompensatoryTimeLeave(CompTime)
31.012 ReasonableNotification
AsdefinedbytheCollectiveLaborAgreement(contractemployees)orCityofBoisesEmployee
PolicyHandbook(nonsworn).
31.013 UndulyDisruptiveSituations
Iftheemployeehasgivenreasonablenotification,asupervisorwillnotdenyrequestsforcomptime
leaveunlesstheyanticipate,reasonablyandingoodfaith,thattherequestwouldbeunduly
disruptive.Comptimeleaveisconsideredundulydisruptiveifitcausesanunreasonableburdenon
theDepartmentsabilitytoprovideservicesofacceptablequalityandquantityforthepublic.
Situationsmayariseinwhichovertimemayberequiredofoneemployeetopermitanother
employeetousecomptimeleave,whichwillnotbesufficientfortheDepartmenttoclaimthatitis
undulydisruptive.
Examplesofsituationsthatmaybeundulydisruptiveinclude:
Failuretoprovidereasonablenotification.
Timesofamajorpolicesituation,disasters,orrestrictedleave.
Whenmandatorytrainingisscheduledfortheemployeerequestingleave.
Unavailabilityofanacceptableemployeetoreplacetheemployeerequestingleave.
31.014 MinimumManpower
MinimummanpowerisassessedbytheWatchCommander/Lieutenantinconsultationwiththe
DivisionCommanderandisdeterminedbythetimeofday,dayoftheweek,andtheDivisions
needs.
Intheeventthatapprovedcomptimewouldplaceateambelowminimummanpower,theWatch
Commander/LieutenantorDivisionCommandermayexerciseoneofthefollowingoptions:
Utilizeadditionalemployees/employeesinanovertimecapacity.
Cancelpreviouslyapprovedannualleaveorrescheduleflextimeforotherteamemployees.
ExceptionsmaybegrantedwiththeDivisionCommandersapproval.
Remainbelowtheminimummanpowerlevel.
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31.015 CompensationforVolunteerActivities
31.016 VoluntaryActivityisUncompensated
Anemployeewhovolunteerstotakepartinaspecialprogramoractivitiesoffdutyisvolunteering
hisorhertimeandwillnotbecompensated.Compensationforvoluntaryactivitiesintheformof
flexing,compensationtime,orpremiumpayforactivitieswhichoccuroutsideanemployeesregular
dutytimes(swornandnonsworn)isnotauthorized.Theseactivitieswouldincludeactivitiesan
individualemployeevolunteersforaswellasemployeegroupactivitiessuchasPAL,Special
Olympics,Associationactivities,BigsnBlue,ShopwithaCop,etc.
31.017 UseofDepartmentIssuedEquipmentand/orVehiclesforVolunteerActivity
DivisionCommandersandCivilianManagersmayauthorizeuncompensatedemployeestouse
Departmentequipmentissuedtotheemployeeforuseatvolunteeractivities.
31.018 ConditionsofOnDutyActivityThatWouldBeaVolunteerActivityDuringOffDutyHours
DivisionCommandersandCivilianManagersmayauthorizeanemployeetoattendavolunteer
activitywhileonduty.
31.019 ConditionsonCompensationforOnDutyActivityThatWouldBeaVolunteerActivityDuring
OffDutyHours
Compensationforattendinganactivitywhileondutythatwouldbeanuncompensatedvolunteer
activityiftheemployeewereoffdutyshallbecompensatedattheemployeeshourlywage.
Nopremiumtimecompensation(payorcompensationtime)isauthorized.
Nostraightcompensationtimeisauthorized.
Noflextimeisauthorized.
Anemployeemaybeauthorizedtoworktheeventwhileondutyiftheemployees
scheduledondutytimecoincideswiththetimeoftheevent.
Ifoffduty(daysortimeoff)duringtheevent,thereisnocompensationandtheemployeeis
volunteeringtheirtimefortheevent.
31.020 Benefits
31.021 SickLeave
AccrualandutilizationofsickleavewillbedeterminedbytheCityofBoisesEmployeePolicy
Handbook,andtheCollectiveLaborAgreement.Anemployeewhobecomessickwhileondutyshall
advisetheirsupervisorbeforeleavingtheirassignment.Anemployeewhobecomessickpriortothe
dutyshiftshallpersonallycalltheirsupervisor(orthenextsupervisorintheirchainofcommand).
Also,theemployeemaymakerequiredcourtappearanceifableandwillnotbecompensated
overtimeforanytimeworkedduringtheirregularlyscheduledhours.Theemployeewillnotifytheir
supervisoroftheirstatusonadailybasis,unlessotherwiseapproved.Theemployeeshallremainat
home,exceptasnecessarytoattendtotheirillness,attendtofamilysickleavebusiness,oras
otherwiseapproved.
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Employeesmayberequiredtopresentafitnessfordutycertificatefromaphysiciantoberestored
toemploymentafterusingleave.Whenthesupervisorisconcernedaboutthewelfareofan
employee,thesupervisorshouldconferwiththeemployeetorectifythesituation.
31.022 AdministrativeLeave
Whileonadministrativeleave,allnormalbenefitsandpaycontinuetoaccrue.Administrativeleave
isnotconsideredashoursworkedforpurposesofcalculatingovertimepay.
Theinvolvedemployee,whohasbeenplacedonadministrativeleave,isreleasedtopursuepersonal
business,butwillremainavailableduringassigneddutyhoursforinvestigativeoradministrative
purposes.
31.023 LeaveofAbsence(LOA)
LeaveofabsenceappliesonlytoleaveineligibleunderFMLA.Militaryleaveisnotconsideredaleave
ofabsence.Normally,anemployeemusthavebeenemployedbytheDepartmentformorethan12
monthsbeforeaLOAwillbeconsidered.Anemployeessenioritywillnotaccumulatewhiletheyare
onaLOA.
ALOAwillbeforafixedspecifiedperiodoftime,normallyoneyearorless.IfonamedicalLOAfor
overfourdays,theemployeewillsubmitamedicalreleasetodutyfromtheirphysician.IftheLOAis
forthreeormoremonths,theemployeewillberequiredtoundergoapolygraphexamandaPOST
physicalfitnessassessmentbeforereturningtowork.Ifinformationisobtainedindicatingthatthe
employeeisunabletofunctionasalawenforcementemployee,theymayberequiredtoobtain
medicalclearanceormaybeconsideredunfitforduty,whichwouldultimatelyresultintermination.
AlllettersofLOArequests(exceptformedicalreasons)andthecorrespondingwrittenagreements
shallberetainedintheemployeesPersonnelFile.MedicalLOAdocumentsshallberetainedinthe
employeesmedical/preemploymentfile.SeeCityofBoisesEmployeePolicyHandbook.
31.024 WhenCalledtoWorkfromLeave
Anemployeeonannual,sick,orcompensatoryleavewhoiscalledbacktoworkduringtheir
regularlyscheduledworkhourswillbecompensatedforthosehoursworkedasregulartimeandthe
remaininghoursforthedayshallbereportedasleavetime.
31.025 MilitaryLeave
Immediatelyafteranemployeeisinformedbymilitaryauthoritiesofafirmschedule,aperiodfor
training,orrequiredattendance,theyshallinformPolicePersonnelthroughtheirchainof
command.Immediatelyonreceiptofmilitaryordersverifyingsuchassignments,acopyofthe
ordersshallbesubmittedinthesamemanner.
31.026 Holidays
ItisattheDepartmentsdiscretionwhetherornotanemployeeworksaholiday.
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32.000Training
32.001
Training
32.002 ProvidingTrainingtoOutsideAgencies
AnytrainingsponsoredbytheDepartmentandthatwillbeattendedbypersonnelfromother
agenciesshallbeapprovedbytheTrainingCommitteepriortodistributionofanyscheduleor
announcement.Aspartoftheapprovalprocess,theTrainingCommitteewillconsidercost/benefit,
liability,ethics,andBoiseCityandBPDpolicy.Chargestooutsideagencieswillnormallynotexceed
theactualcostofprovidingthetraining,includingdevelopmentanddeliverytimeforBPD
employees,materials,equipment,andfacilities.
BPDemployeesmayberequestedtoprovidetrainingtooutsideagencies.Thisispermissibleinone
ofthefollowingways:
AsanofficialrepresentativeofBPD
o ParticipationwillbeapprovedbytheemployeesDivisionCommander.Thetime
requiredforpreparationanddeliveryoftheinstructionshallbecompensatedbythe
Departmentandanymaterialsandequipmentrequiredfortheinstructionwillbe
providedbytheDepartment.
Asoffdutyemployment
o TheDepartmentwillnotcompensateemployeesinanywayforoffdutyemployment.
EmployeesareprohibitedfromusingCityequipment,facilities,orpropertytoperform
outsideemployment.
NOTE:AnexceptiontothispolicymaybegrantedforsituationsinwhichtheDepartmentis
receivingadirectbenefitfromtheinstruction.Anexampleiswhereanemployeeisteachingforthe
PeaceOfficerStandardsandTraining(POST)Academyorothergovernmentagencywhichprovides
lawenforcementorrelatedtrainingtoBoisePoliceemployees.Insuchcases,theemployees
DivisionCommandershallapprovetheuseofanyDepartmenttimeandmaterials.
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33.000GrantFunding
33.001 GrantAdministration
Fundingsourceswillberesearchedfurtherifneededandidentified,eitherbyPFFASectionorthe
divisionrepresentative.TheproposalwillbewrittenbythePFFASection,withtheassistanceofthe
Divisionrepresentative.Thewrittenproposalwillbesubmittedthroughappropriatechannels,after
havingbeensignedbytheChief(ifrequired).Oncethegranthasbeenawarded,themanagementof
theappropriationsandutilizationforthegrantfundingwillbetheresponsibilityofPFFA.
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34.000PublicAffairs
34.001 MediaRelations
TheBPDactivelyseekstoestablishacooperativeclimateinwhichthenewsmediamayobtain
informationonmattersofpublicinterest.TheDepartmentwillimpartiallycooperatewith
authorizednewsmediarepresentativesintheireffortstogatherfactualpublicinformation
pertainingtoactivitiesoftheDepartment,aslongastheseactivitiesdonotundulyinterferewith
Departmentaloperations,infringeuponindividualrights,orviolatethelaw.
34.002 EmployeeContactwithMedia
Eachemployeewillmaintainahelpfulandcourteousattitudewhencontactedbyrepresentativesof
themedia.Whenanemployeeisunsureofthefactsortheproprietyofreleasinginformation,they
shallrefertheinquirytotheCommunicationsDirector.Theywillcontactasupervisorand/orthe
WatchCommander/Lieutenantforassistancewheneverneededandinallcasesinvolvingmajor
crimesorincidents.
34.003 RequestsforAccesstoRecords
PerIdahoCode9335through9348,theDepartmentshallallowfullpublicaccesstoDepartment
recordswhilerestrictingdisclosureofinformationthatmaycompromiseanongoinginvestigationor
exemptfromdisclosure.Toensurethereleaseofrecordsishandledinafairandconsistentmanner,
allrequestsundertheIdahoPublicRecordsLawshallbemadeinwriting.Exceptionstothis
provisionshallbemadeonlyincasesofreleasestoothercriminaljusticeagenciesorinaccordance
withpublishedguidelinesfordocumentswhichdonotneedpriorreview.TheBPDLegalAdvisor
shallbethefinalauthorityregardingthedispositionofanyBPDrecord,whetherinthephysical
custodyoftheemployeeorDepartmentagents.
Anemployeewishingtoobtaincopiesofofficialreportsforpersonalreasonsshallsubmitapublic
recordsrequestusingtheproceduresforanyrequestingparty.Noemployeeshallusetheirposition
asaDepartmentemployeetoobtaincopiesofanyofficialdocumentforpartiesoutsidethelaw
enforcementandprosecutorialrealm.
34.004 RideAlongs
TheDepartmentreservestherighttocoordinateandscheduleridealongsasconditionsallow.
Thereareinherentrisksinvolvedwithparticipationintheridealongprogram,andtheapplicants
willbementallyandphysicallyabletorespondtoimmediatedangersandcriticalsituations.In
addition,themissionandsafetyoftheofficershallnotbecompromisedduringthisactivity.
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35.000CorrespondenceandRecords
FormatforDepartmentCorrespondenceandReports
35.001
Correspondenceofaroutinenature,issuedinthenormalcourseofpolicebusiness,shallbeas
follows:
BoiseCityLetterheadShouldbeusedforexternalcorrespondencerequiringasignatureof
aDepartmentemployeeortheExecutiveStaff.
BPDMemorandumShouldbeusedforformalinternalcorrespondence.
EMailShouldbeusedwhenappropriateforlessformalcorrespondenceorforemail
requestsfromotheragencies.
ThechainofcommandshallbefollowedinallwrittencommunicationsregardingDepartment
policiesorrelevantchangesinprocedures,unlessotherwisedirected.Anycorrespondencethatmay
requiretheChiefssignatureshallbeforwardedthroughthechainofcommandtotheChiefsOffice.
35.002 FormsControl
DepartmentformsorsuggestedchangestoformsshallbesubmittedthroughtheFormsCommittee.
AllformsshallbeapprovedbytheChiefortheirdesignee(FormsCommittee).
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LASTUPDATEJULY1,2016
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PROCEDUREMANUALINTRODUCTION
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentMaintainsaPolicyandProcedureManual.TheProceduremanualisnot
intendedtostandalonebutrathersupportBPDpolicybyprovidingadditionaldetailonhowtoachieve
thedepartmentmission.
BoththePolicyandProcedureManualsarefordepartmentuseonlyanddonotapplytoanycriminalor
civilproceedings.Departmentpolicyandprocedureshouldnotbeconstruedasacreationofhigherlegal
standardsofsafetyorcareinanevidentiarysensewithrespecttothirdpartyclaims.Thefailureofany
employeetoconformtoanymandatoryprovisionofpolicyorprocedure(shallorwill)mayformthe
basisforanadministrativeinvestigationandanyresultingdiscipline.
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PROCEDURETABLEOFCONTENTS
PROCEDUREMANUALINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................114
PROCEDURETABLEOFCONTENTS........................................................................................................................115
USEOFFORCE...........................................................................................................................................................117
P1.001 Authorization................................................................................................................................................117
P1.006 PursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)............................................................................................................120
ARRESTS,SEARCHES,DETENTIONS,ANDCITATIONS.........................................................................................................121
P2.001
P2.003
P2.010
P2.014
P2.015
P2.022
P2.023
P2.026
P2.027
P2.031
P2.036
Arrest............................................................................................................................................................121
ArrestforDomesticViolence........................................................................................................................122
SearchingofFemalePrisoners......................................................................................................................123
UseofHandcuffs...........................................................................................................................................124
UseofHobbles..............................................................................................................................................125
DetaineesandPrisonersRequiringMedicalTreatment................................................................................126
InCustodyandVoluntaryDepartmentInterviews.......................................................................................127
GuardingHospitalizedPrisoners...................................................................................................................128
MentalHolds.................................................................................................................................................129
CampingOrdinances.....................................................................................................................................131
PhotoLineUpandFieldShowUp................................................................................................................132
CALLRESPONSEANDINCIDENTMANAGEMENT...............................................................................................................134
P3.002 RiskAssessment............................................................................................................................................134
P3.003 CallResponse................................................................................................................................................135
SPECIALFIELDRESPONSES...........................................................................................................................................136
P4.001 VehiclePursuits.............................................................................................................................................136
P4.014 ProtectionfromCommunicableDisease.......................................................................................................139
CRITICALANDTRAUMATICINCIDENTS...........................................................................................................................143
P5.001 CriticalandTraumaticIncidents....................................................................................................................143
JUVENILES.................................................................................................................................................................150
P6.007 RunawayJuveniles........................................................................................................................................150
P6.008 MissingJuveniles...........................................................................................................................................152
P6.009 AmberAlert...................................................................................................................................................154
FIREARMS.................................................................................................................................................................155
P9.003 CarryingofFirearmsOffDuty.......................................................................................................................155
P9.005 FirearmSpecificationandGeneralRequirements.........................................................................................156
P9.008 QualificationsandTraining...........................................................................................................................157
PROPERTYANDEVIDENCE...........................................................................................................................................158
P10.003
P10.005
P10.006
Abandoned,Stolen,SeizedVehicles...........................................................................................................158
DUIEvidentiaryBloodSamples...................................................................................................................159
NCICEntries................................................................................................................................................159
CONDUCT.................................................................................................................................................................161
P11.023
P11.045
Bribes,Discounts,Gratuities,Rewards,andGifts.......................................................................................161
DepartmentReports...................................................................................................................................162
COMMANDANDSUPERVISION.....................................................................................................................................164
P14.005
SupervisionAuthorityandResponsibility...................................................................................................164
MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................................................................168
P16.002
SignificantMajorEvents.............................................................................................................................168
EQUIPMENT..............................................................................................................................................................169
P17.003
P17.004
IntermediateWeapons...............................................................................................................................169
SpecialtyImpactMunitions(SIMs)..............................................................................................................169
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P17.005
P17.006
P17.007
P17.019
OCAerosol..................................................................................................................................................169
ConductedEnergyWeapon........................................................................................................................170
DutyBelt.....................................................................................................................................................172
ElectronicTrackingSystem.........................................................................................................................173
PERSONNELADMINISTRATION.....................................................................................................................................176
P30.001
P30.003
P30.015
P30.017
P30.020
PerformanceRecognition,Commendations,andAwards..........................................................................176
TransfersandPromotions...........................................................................................................................177
AccidentsandInjuries.................................................................................................................................178
LightDuty....................................................................................................................................................178
DeathofaLawEnforcementEmployee......................................................................................................182
TRAINING.................................................................................................................................................................185
P32.001
Training.......................................................................................................................................................185
PUBLICAFFAIRS.........................................................................................................................................................186
P34.001
P34.004
MediaRelations..........................................................................................................................................186
RideAlongs.................................................................................................................................................188
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UseofForce
P1.001
Authorization
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PROCEDURE
CriteriaforUseofForce
Theappropriatenessofanofficersactionswillbedeterminedbythetotalityofthecircumstances
andbythereasonablenessoftheofficersperceptionsatthetimeoftheincident.Thecriteriafor
determininguseofforceshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:
Thenatureandextentofthethreatposedbythesuspect
Theseverityofthecrime(nonviolentvs.violent,noncriminalmentalhold,etc.)
Thedegreetowhichthesubjectresistsarrestordetention
Attemptsbythesubjecttoevadearrestbyflight
Otherfactors,including
o Natureandqualityofintrusionupontheindividual
o Durationofintrusion
o Severityofinjuriesinflicted,ifany
o Officer/subjectsizeandotherphysicalattributes
o Environmentalconsiderations
o Reactiontime
o Totalityofcircumstances
OfficersResponsibilities:
ThefollowingwillbedocumentedinaBPDreport:
Facts,circumstances,andchainofevents
Resistanceencountered
Type,extent,andreasonsfortheforceused
Dispositionofsubject(s)
Alluseofforceinvolvingsoftemptyhandtechniquesshallbedocumentedinadetailedsupplement,
checkingtheboxindicatingtheuseofsoftemptyhandtechniques,bytheofficer.Softemptyhand
techniquesarethosemostcommonlyusedtoovercomepassiveanddefensiveresistance.Useof
maximalrestraintshallalsomeetthereportingrequirementsforthissection.
Notifysupervisorimmediatelyanytimethefollowingforcetechniquesareusedorcircumstances
exist:
Hardemptyhandedcontroltechniques
o Intermediateweapons(baton,specialtyimpactmunitions,conductedenergyweapon,
OCAerosol)
o Caninedeployment
o Vascularneckrestraint(LVNR)
o Anyobjectusedasaweapon
o Thereisaninjuryoranallegationofinjuryislikely.
o Ifdeadlyforceisused
o PIT
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Iftheuseofforceresultsinseriousinjuryorcomplaintofseriousinjury,ensuremedical
treatmentisobtained.
Ifthesubjectisrenderedunconsciousbutnomedicalemergencyexists,notifydispatchand
requestEMStotransporttothehospitalformedicalclearance.Whenthesceneisnot
conducivetoEMSresponseandmedicalassessmentofthesubject,transportthesubjecta
shortdistanceawayformedicalreview.
IfthesubjectisuncooperativeorcombativeandEMSassessmentcannotbemade,
transportforbookinganddocumenttheeffortsmadeinthereport(s).
SupervisorsResponsibilities:
Whenthephysicalforcetechniquesusedresultininjury,allegedinjury,orhaveaninjuryriskgreater
thansoftemptyhandedcontrol,thefollowingguidelinesshallapply:
Monitorinvolvedofficersuseofforceactivitiestoensurecompliancewiththesepolicies
andprocedures.
ConsultwithaLieutenantifproblemsarenotedinsituationswhereforceisapplied.
Regardlessofinjuryorcomplaintofinjury,anAdministrativeUseofForceReview(Blue
Team)shallbecompletedforthefollowingcontroltechniques:
o Hardemptyhandedcontroltechniquesareused
o Vascularneckrestraintisused
o Intermediateweaponsareused(includesbaton,specialtyimpactmunitions,conducted
energyweapon,OCAerosol)
o Caninedeploymentwhenforceisinvolved
o PIT
CompleteandforwardtheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewformforeachinvolved
subject,unlessthereisanintentionaluseofdeadlyforce,whenthereisinjuryorcomplaint
ofinjury.
Conducttheinvestigationtoobtainanddocumentthefacts.Thesupervisorshall:
o Attempttoobtainphotographs(digitalimages)ofthesubjectandanyallegedinjuries.
o Attempttoobtainrecordedinterviewswithsubjectsandwitnesses.
o Completeandattachasupplementalnarrative.
AttachcopiesofincidentreportstotheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewanddownload
anyaudiorecordings.AnyrelevantphotosshallbedownloadedintoFieldReportingSystem.
ReviewallcollectedevidenceaspartofaregularadministrativeUseofForceinvestigation.
ReviewcompletedAdministrativeUseofForceReviewformwithinvolvedofficer,notethe
reviewintheinvestigation,andforwardtoInternalAffairsthroughyourchainofcommand.
Ifdeadlyforcehasbeenusedbyanemployee
LieutenantsResponsibilities:
TheLieutenantwillreviewandforwardappropriatecopiesoftheAdministrativeUseofForce
ReviewtotheDivisionCommanderwithactionstakenorneeded,aswellasanyrecommendations.
TheLieutenantwillalsoreviewuseofforceactivitiesbyinvolvedofficer(s)andmake
recommendationsforchangestopolicy,procedure,and/ortraining.
DivisionCommandersResponsibilities:
TheDivisionCommandershallreviewtheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewformandforwarditto
theOfficeofInternalAffairs,includinganyconcerns,recommendations,and/ornecessaryfollowup.
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OfficeofInternalAffairs(OIA)Responsibilities:
OIAshallreviewandfiletheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewform.Whenlitigationisexpected,
thisofficewillconferwiththeBoiseCityAttorneysOffice.
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P1.006
PursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)
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PROCEDURE
Onlyofficerswhoareauthorizedwillusethistechnique.Officersdrivingmotorcyclesornonpolice
pursuitpackageSUVsshallnotusePIT.Onlyvehicleswiththeappropriateequipmentandmarkings
asoutlinedin4.001UnmarkedVehicles,Motorcycles,andSpecialtyVehiclesareauthorizedtoPIT.
Officersshallconsiderthesafetyofthepublicandsuspect(s)beforeexecutingthistechnique,
evaluatingthefollowinglocationsandhazards:
Areaswithhighconcentrationofpedestrians
Othervehicletraffic
Parkedvehicles
Telephone/utilitypoles
Bridges
Areasadjacenttopavedroadswithalargeelevationchange
Likelihoodofvehiclerolloverduetohighcenterofgravityvehicles,suchasvans,SUVs,and
Jeeps
PITorotherforcestopmethodsmaybeusedinnonpursuitsituationswhenanimminentdangerto
thepublicortotheofficerexists.
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Arrests,Searches,Detentions,andCitations
P2.001
Arrest
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PROCEDURE
FieldArrest
Whenanofficeroperatinginthefieldcontactsasubjectonwhicharecordcheckdisclosesan
outstandingwarrant,theyshallcontactAdaCountydispatchtoconfirmthefollowing:
Department(oranotheragency,whichisbeingchecked)hasavalidwarrantinits
possession.Thisrequiresagencyhastheactualwarrantinitsphysicalcustody.Ifthe
warrantisnotheldinitspossession,asupervisororWatchCommander/Lieutenantshallbe
notifiedandtheyshalldetermineifthearrestwillbemade.
Warrantisvalidonitsface.
DelaysinMisdemeanorArrests
Misdemeanorarrestsshallbemadeatthetimeoftheoffenseorassoonaspossibleafterthe
offense.Acceptabledelaysincludethetimeinvolvedinfreshpursuitandapprehensionofthe
suspect.Misdemeanorarrestsnotmadeduringtheofficersshiftshallbeaccomplishedbyobtaining
awarrantofarrestorthesuspectmaybeissuedacitation.
Exceptions:
Withsupervisoryapprovalasthesituationwarrants.
Insituationspursuanttothedomesticviolenceinvestigationsandfollowup.
ArrestofaProbationorParoleViolator
Anofficermaymakeanarrestofaprobationorparoleviolatorwithoutacourtwarrantwhena
probationorparoleofficerhassuppliedwrittenauthorization(agentswarrant),settingforththat
thepersontobearrestedhasviolatedthetermsoftheirprobationorparole.
ArrestofaBailJumper
Officersnormallydonotbecomeinvolvedintheretakingofabailjumper.Assistancemaybe
renderedwithpriorsupervisoryapprovaloriftakingthedefendantintocustodywouldassistthe
Department.
SupervisoryReview
Arrestingofficersshallcontacttheirsupervisor/WatchCommanderassoonaspractical,andadvise
themofthecircumstancesofthearrestwhenever:
Afelonyarrestismadeonprobablecauseandthevictimisnotyetidentified.
Anarrestinvolvesanunusualapplicationofthelaw.
Arrestofanindividual.
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P2.003
ArrestforDomesticViolence
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PROCEDURE
Wheneveranofficerhastakenadomesticviolencereportandhasprobablecausetobelievethe
crimeoccurred,thefollowingshallapply:
Reportsofphysicaldomesticsituationsshouldbehandledinperson,asperpolicy3.003
ResponseAuthority
Ataminimum,twoofficerswillrespond
Anassessmentfortheneedofmedicalassistancewillbeconductedandrequestedif
deemednecessary.(Askifstrangulationoccurredorifvictimclaimschoked.)
IfoneorbothpartiesdonotspeakEnglish,officersshalluseaqualifiedinterpreterorthe
interpreterlanguagelineduringinterviewssofactsandstatementscomedirectlyfromthe
victim,suspect,orwitness.
o Officersshouldnotusefamilymembersorfriendsasunofficialinterpretersfor
investigativeinterviews,unlessitisanemergencysituationortogatheridentityofthe
partiesandwhatlanguagetheywillneedinterpreted.(RevisedJuly2016)
DeterminewhothepredominantaggressorisandifPCexists,makeanarrest.
Ifsuspectisnotpresent,completeDVtrackingsheetandpassontonextwatch.
Ifanyofthefollowingfelonycrimes,callvictimwitness:
o Suspectatlarge
o Weaponused
o Victiminhospital
o Natureofinjuriessubstantial
Completecrimereportbyendofshifttoincludeallsupplements(nodictation).
CompleteDomesticViolenceSupplement.
Ifstrangulationcomplete,StrangulationSupplement.
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P2.010
SearchingofFemalePrisoners
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PROCEDURE
Thefollowingistheprocedureforconductingsearchesoffemaleprisonersbymaleofficers.
UseofHands:
o Theofficerwillusethebackoftheirhands,ratherthanthepalms.
RemovalofClothing:
o Anofficermayhaveaprisonerremoveonlytheclothingwhichwouldnormallybe
removedinmixedcompany.
BodySearch:
o Avisualinspectionoftightclothingmaydetermineifasearchisorisnotrequiredinthe
field.Loosearticlesofclothingmaybesearchedbypulling(orinstructingthesubjectto
pull)thearticletightagainstthebodysothebulgeofanyforeignobjectisrevealed.The
officerwillavoidasmuchhandtobodycontactaspossible.
Shoes:
o Shoeswithsharpheels,whichmayserveasweapons,shouldberemovedfromthe
prisonerbeforetransport.
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P2.014
UseofHandcuffs
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PROCEDURE
Whenhandcuffingaprisonerordetainee,theofficershall:
Handcufftheprisonerordetaineewithhandsbehindthesubjectsbackandinthe
appropriateposition(ifpossible).Noprisonerordetaineeshallbehandcuffedwithhandsin
frontunlessaninjury,deformity,age,ordisabilitymakesitnecessarytodoso.
Doublelockhandcuffs.
Ensurehandcuffsarenottootightbyinsertingthelittlefingeruptothefirstknuckle
betweenthehandcuffandtheareaontheundersideofthewrist.
Keepthehandcuffsonuntilarrivalattheplaceofdestination.Handcuffsmayberemovedin
theinterview/interrogationroomsforthepurposeoffurtheringtheinvestigativeprocess.
Handcuffandhobbleaprisonerwhoisviolentanduncontrollabletopreventinjuryand/or
propertydamage.
Theuseofbellychainsshouldbeconsideredincaseswherethesuspecthasadeformity,aninjury,
orisphysicallyincapableofbeinghandcuffedbehindtheback.
Note:Reportingthearrest,detention,orhandcuffingofaconfidentialinformantisnotrequiredif
custodytookplaceasaresultofconfidentialinformantactivityandasupervisorhasbeenadvisedof
thecircumstances.
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P2.015
UseofHobbles
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PROCEDURE
TheHobbleRestraintDevicecanbeusedtocontrolaviolentorpotentiallyviolentarrestee,orasa
restrainingdeviceforanonviolentarresteewhenhandcuffsareimpracticalduetoinjuryorother
extenuatingcircumstances.
Thedevicecantobeusedtosecuretheankles,knees,elbowsorfeetofanindividualwhois
potentiallyviolentordisplayingviolentbehaviorbykicking,fighting,biting,punching,orthrashing
about.Theapplicationofthedevicecanbevariedaccordingtothecircumstancesanofficermay
encounter.
MaximallyRestrainedPrisoner
Maximallyrestrainedprisonersarethosewhoareviolentandmustberestrainedwithhobbles
securedtohandcuffs.Handlingsuchprisonersrequirestheuseofspecialprocedures.
Whenaprisonerhasbeenmaximallyrestrained,thefollowingguidelinesapply:
Rollthesubjectontotheirsidetoensurethesubjectcanbreathefreelywhileawaiting
transport.
Placethemaximallyrestrainedsubjectontheirsideintherearseatofthepolicevehicle,
attempttoutilizeaseatbelt.
Transportthesubjectwithapassengerofficertomonitorthefollowing:
o Color
o Breathing
o Levelofconsciousness
Maintainaclearviewoftheprisoneratalltimes.
Ifanyabnormalitiesareobservedorthereisanydoubtregardingtheprisonerscondition
duringtransport,stopthevehicle,removetheprisonerfromhobbles,sithimorherupright,
andcallforparamedics.
Accompanyanymaximallyrestrainedprisonerwhorequirestransporttoamedicalfacilityin
anambulance.
Includeinthereportthereasonsformaximallyrestrainingtheprisonerandindicateany
injuriesthatoccurredtotheprisoneranytimeduringtheentireprocess.
Contactasupervisorimmediatelyifitbecomesnecessarytotransporttheprisonertoa
medicalfacility.
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P2.022
DetaineesandPrisonersRequiringMedicalTreatment
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PROCEDURE
Ifasubjectbeingdetainedhasvisibleinjuries,employeesshall,inatimelymanner,determinethe
appropriatelevelofmedicalaidand/orassistancetobemadeavailable,andshallrendersuchaid
andassistanceasisreasonableunderthetotalityoftheongoingcircumstances.
Officersshallcontinuallymonitorthesubject,iftacticallyfeasibleorappropriate.EMSshallbe
requestedtorespondiftheinjuryrequiresmedicalattentionortheofficersuspectsmedical
attentionwouldbeabenefittothecitizen.Theofficershall,whenpossible,monitorthesubjectfor
changesintheirskincolor,breathingandlevelsofconsciousness.Ifanysignificantchangesinanyof
theseareasareobserved,theofficershallnotifyEMSimmediately.
EmployeesshallrequestEMSwheneverthefollowingconditionsexist:
Massivebleeding:Thereisrapidandobservablebleeding/lossofbloodbeforeandduring
firstaid.
Unconsciousness:Evenwherethecauseisknown,anunconscioussubjectisamedical
emergency.
Inabilitytobreathorseveredifficultybreathing.
Persistentchest,armandbackpains.
Headinjury.
Uponrequestfromsubject.
Whenanarrestismadeandtheprisonerrequiresmedicalattention,theofficershall:
Searchandsecuretheprisoner.
Handcufftheprisoner,ifitdoesnotinterferewithmedicalattention.
Requestparamedics.
Notifyasupervisorandadvisethemofthefactsandcircumstances.
Accompanytheprisonertothehospital,unlessotherwisedirected.
CompleteandsubmitaGeneralReportorsupplementalreport.
Uponnotificationofinjuryresultingfrompoliceaction,thesupervisorwillrespondandfollow
AdministrativeReviewProcedures.
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P2.023
InCustodyandVoluntaryDepartmentInterviews
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PROCEDURE
InCustodySubjects
Incustodysubjectstransportedtothehardinterviewareaswillbeescortedthroughdesignated
securedaccesspoints.
Ensureathoroughsearchhasbeenconducted.
Ensureanycontrabandandalldangerousitemshavebeenremovedfromthesuspectprior
toentryintothehardinterviewarea.
Priortoplacinganincustodysuspectintoaninterviewroom,allpossessionsshallbe
removedfromthesuspectsperson.
Allpropertywillbereturnedtothesubjectupontheirreleaseorbookedintoevidence
VoluntaryInterviews
Anypersonwhoissuspectedofacrimeandwhovoluntarilycomesintobeinterviewedbyan
officerwillbemetinthelobby(outsidethesecurearea).Priortoentryintothesecureareaofthe
buildingthepersonwillbesearched.Thosepersonswhowillnotsubmittosuchasearchshallnot
beallowedaccessintothefacility.
Forvoluntaryinterviewsofsuspects/victims/witnessesitisrecommendeddetectives/officersuse
thesoftinterviewrooms,asapplicable,locatedoffthelobby.Allsecuritymeasuresshallapply.
Shoulditbenecessarytoconducttheinterviewintherearsectionofthebuilding(CID,hard
interviewarea,orpolygrapharea),theintervieweeshallbeescortedbyaswornofficerthroughone
ofthepedestriangatesandwalkedaroundtheexteriorofthebuildingtotheinterviewroomsection
doorsonthesouthsideofthebuilding.
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P2.026
GuardingHospitalizedPrisoners
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PROCEDURE
WheneveraprisonerishospitalizedandtheDepartmentisassigninganofficerassecurity,the
followingprocedureswillapply:
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P2.027
MentalHolds
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PROCEDURE
Whenanofficerhasidentifiedamentallyillsubjectinvolvingaprobablegravelydisabledor
imminentdangersituation,theyshallmakeadecisionconcerningtheexistenceofsufficient
probablecausetobelieveagravedisabilityorimminentdangerexiststosupportinvokingan
emergencymentalhold.Whenmakingthedecisiontotakeasubjectintocustody,anofficermay
considertheirobservationsofthesubjectandallotherinformationavailable,suchasstatements
fromothers,prioractsoftheperson,andphysicalevidence,suchasweaponsorinstruments
supportingthedangeraspect.
Patientsalreadypresentedfortreatmentoradmittedtothehospitalwithoutofficerinterventiondo
notrequiresubsequentpoliceinvolvementformentalholds.
EmergencyMentalHoldInvoked:
Whenanemergencymentalholdisinvokedtheofficerwillensuretransportationofthesubjectto
thenearesthospitalemergencyroomordesignatedfacility.
Iftheofficertakesthesubjectintocustodyonanemergencymentalholdunder
circumstanceswhichrequiretheofficertotransportorcausethesubjecttobetransported
toamedicaltreatmentfacilityandthesubjectisadmittedformedicaltreatmentatthe
hospital/facility,aGeneralReportandsupplementsshallbecompleted.Detailallsupporting
informationandacopyoftheGeneralReportandsupplementsshallbegiventothe
hospital.However,apetitionshallnotbecompleted.NoteatthebottomoftheGeneral
Report:Forinformationonly.Donotpetition.
Ifthesubjecthasbeenmedicallyclearedandtheywillnotbeadmittedformedical
treatment,completeaGeneralReport,supplements,andthesignedemergency
commitmentpetition,detailingallsupportinginformationandjustifyingthedetentionof
thesubject.AcopyofthepetitionandacopyoftheGeneralReportandsupplementsshall
begiventothehospital.TheoriginalGeneralReport,supplements,andtheoriginalpetition
shallberetainedforpolicerecords.
Theofficermayleavethesubjectinthecustodyofhospital,providedallrequired
documentshavebeenleftatthehospital.
EmergencyMentalHoldNotInvoked:
Ifaholdisnotinitiated,theofficermayprovidereasonableassistanceattheirdiscretionas
requestedbyMCUforalternativearrangementssuitabletothefactsofthecaseandthewelfareof
thesubjectandothers.Unusualassistance,suchastransportorextendedstandby,shouldbe
clearedthroughtheondutysupervisor.Courtesytransportofthesubjectbytheofficertoa
treatmentfacilitymaybedoneatthesupervisorsapproval.
AMiscellaneousReportshallbecompletedifthepersonfitsthecriteriaforamentalhold,butthe
officerdoesnotplacethesubjectonthehold,andnootherreportistaken.Thisreportshalloutline
thecallresponse,thecircumstancesofthecontact,andthesubsequentdecisiontonotinvokethe
emergencymentalhold.
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MentalHoldPendingFelonyOffenses:
AmentallydisturbedsubjectwillbebookedintotheAdaCountyJailssecuremedicalfacilityifthe
subjectcommitsaseriousfelony.Ifthisisnotpossible,conferwithasupervisor,aswellastheAda
CountyProsecutingAttorneywhenappropriate,foravailablealternatives,includingtheoptionto
posta24hourpoliceguardonthesubjectinthehospital.
MentalHoldPendingMisdemeanororInfractionOffenses:
Iftherearenonviolentmisdemeanororinfractionchargespendingagainstthesubject,proceed
withtheimplementationoftheemergencymentalhold.Inaddition,thesubjectshouldbeissueda
complaintandsummonsorawrittenreportshouldberoutedtotheCityAttorneyforissuanceofa
warrant.Thephysicalcustodyarrestofamentallyillsubjectforminoroffensesisthelastresort.
Includethefactsconcerningthesubjectsmentalconditioninthereport.
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P2.031
CampingOrdinances
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PURPOSE
TheBoisePoliceDepartmentiscommittedtosafeguardingtherightsofallpeoplewhileenforcing
theStateandCityOrdinances.TheenforcementoftheCityCampingOrdinancewillbecarriedout
whileprotectingtherightsofthoseviolatingtheordinance.Infurtheranceofthisgoal,the
Departmenthasestablishedthefollowingprocedurefordealingwiththissituationasitoccurs
withinthecitylimits.
PROCEDURE
EnforcementofCamping/SleepingOrdinances
Officershavediscretiontoenforcecamping/sleepinginpublicordinancesexceptwhen,
Personisonpublicpropertyand
Thereisnoavailableovernightshelter.
(Note:Officersshouldbeawarethatsleepinginapublicparkduringparkhoursisnotprohibited.)
Ifanindividualcannotutilizeavailablespacebecausethespacedoesnotallowfororisnotsuitable
tomeettheindividualsdisabilityneeds,ortheindividualhasexceededthemaximumallowable
stay,thenthespacecannotbeconsideredavailableforthatindividual.However,iftheindividual
cannotutilizethespaceduetovoluntaryactionssuchasintoxication,druguseorunrulybehavior,
thespaceshallstillbeconsideredavailable.
Useoftents,shacksorothertemporarystructuresforcampingpurposesisnotpermissibleregardless
oftheavailabilityoftheovernightshelter.Theexceptiontoenforcementoftheseordinancesisin
recognitionofthefactthat,whensheltersarefull,anindigent,homelessperson,whohasnoaccess
toprivatespaces,hasnoalternativebuttosleepinapublicspace.Theexceptionisnotintendedto
providehomelesspersonstemporaryhousingorshelterinapublicspacenoranexpectationthereof.
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P2.036
PhotoLineUpandFieldShowUp
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PROCEDUREPHOTOLINEUP
LineUpCreation*
Useatotalofsixphotographs,containingsubjectswithsimilarphysicalcharacteristicseach
ofwhommatchtheoriginaldescriptionprovidedbytheeyewitness.
Removeanyjailmarkingorotherinformationonthephotographs.
Eitherprintorarrangethephotographsinelectronicreadonlyformat.
Sequentiallynumbereachprintedphotographforidentification.
LineUpPresentation
Conductthelineupinaprivateareaifcircumstancesallow.
Useablind,administrationmethod.
o Inablindadministrationmethod,athirdpartywhodoesnotknowtheidentityofthe
suspectandisnotinvolvedintheinvestigationadministersthelineup.Thispreventsthe
eyewitnessfromlookingtotheofficerforguidance.
PresentandreadthedepartmentapprovedPhotographSeriesAdmonitionFormtoall
witnessesandobtaintheirsignature.
Havewitnessesreviewedphotographsindividually.
o Keepremainingphotosoutofsight.
o Witnessesmaylookatphotographsuptotwotimes.Morethanthatcanblurthe
memoryofthewitnessbyreplacingitwiththeimagesinthephotographs.
o Recordtheorderofpresentationandthenumberoftimesthephotosareviewed.
o Ensurethewitnessviewsallpictures.
o Donotencourageawitnesstoidentifyaparticularpicture.
Ensurewitnessesviewthelineupseparately.
o Preventcontactbetweenwitnessespriortocompletionofmultipleviewings.
Ensurealldetailsofthecreationandpresentationofthephotolineuparedocumentedin
theinvestigativereporttoinclude:
o Witnesssopportunitytoviewthesubjectatthetimeofthecrime.
o Witnesssdegreeofattention.
o Accuracyofthepriordescriptionofthesubject.
o Thelevelofcertaintydemonstratedatthetimeanidentification.Thisshouldbe
recordedeitherbytheeyewitnessortheofficerimmediatelyafteranidentificationis
made,whenitisfreshinhis/hermind.Thewitnessshoulddescribetheirlevelof
certaintyintheirownwords,withoutusingnumbers.
o Lengthoftimebetweenthecrimeandtheidentification.
o Anyadditionalcommentsthewitnessmakes.
o Anyexpressedemotions.
o FollowingthepresentationtheinvestigativephotolineupshallbeenteredintoField
ReportingSystem.
*intheeventthatalivelineupisusedthesameproceduresapply
PROCEDUREFIELDSHOWUP
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Thefieldshowupisthepresentationofasuspecttoaneyewitnesswithinashorttimeframe
followingcommissionofacrime.
Toenhancetheaccuracyofeyewitnessidentificationfollowtheseestablishedguidelines:
Useshowupsonlywhenthesuspectisdetainedwithinareasonablyshorttimeframe
followingtheoffense.
Documentthewitnesssdescriptionoftheperpetratorpriortoconductingtheshowup.
PresentandreadthedepartmentapprovedFieldShowupAdmonitionFormtoallwitnesses
andobtaintheirsignature.
Haveonewitnesspresentatatime.
Donotletwitnessescommunicatebeforeoraftertheshowup.
Donotpresentthesamesuspecttoawitnessmorethanonce.
Donotmakesuspectsputonclothingwornbytheperpetrator,speakwordsutteredbythe
perpetratorortoperformotheractionsperformedbytheperpetrator.
Donotperformanyactionthatmaysuggesttothewitnessanindividualisormaybethe
perpetrator.
Ensurealldetailsoftheshowuppresentationaredocumentedintheinvestigativereportto
include:
o Thewitnesssopportunitytoviewthesubjectatthetimeofthecrime.
o Thewitnesssdegreeofattention.
o Theaccuracyofthepriordescriptionofthesubject.
o Thelevelofcertaintydemonstratedatthetimeoftheidentificationandinthewitnesss
ownwords.
o Thelengthoftimebetweenthecrimeandtheidentification.
o Anyadditionalcommentsthewitnessmakes.
o Anyexpressedemotions.
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P3.002
CallResponseandIncidentManagement
RiskAssessment
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PROCEDURE
ARiskAssessmentshouldbecompletedwiththefollowingsituations:
Arrests(felony,misdemeanor,probablecause)
WarrantService(arrestorsearchresidential,commercial,orvehicle)
MutualAid(e.g.,arequestforK9orBombSquadorarequesttoassisttheDEA,FBI,ATF,or
ProbationandParole)
Investigativefieldcontactsataresidence,abusiness,oravehicle(e.g.,KnockandTalks)
Civilpaperservice(mentalhold,protectionorder,moveout,etc.)
Specialevents,includingVIPordignitaryvisits
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P3.003
CallResponse
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PROCEDURE
CallResponse
Anemergencyresponseisdefinedastheexpeditiousresponseofanofficertoanyemergency
situationinwhichtheofficerutilizestheemergencylightsorlightsandsirentofacilitateaquickand
safearrival.
ResponsibilityforCommand
Theprimaryofficerdispatchedtoasceneisresponsiblefortakingcommandofthesituation,
evaluatingpertinentinformation,andmodifyingtheresponseoftheassistingunits(ifnecessary).
ResponseProtocol
SilentCodeThreeshallbedefinedasanemergencyresponseinwhichtheemergencylightsandnot
thesirenareusedtofacilitateaquickandsaferesponse.
ACodeThreeresponseshallbeanemergencyresponseinwhichtheemergencylightsandsirenare
usedtofacilitatethequickandsafearrivaloftheofficer.
OfficerNeedsHelpor1033.Assistisdefinedasanexceptionalsituationinvolvingimminent
dangertoanofficerslife.Anyofficerinthevicinityandcapableofrenderingimmediateassistance
willrespondCodeThree.
Theprimaryofficeratthesceneofanymultipleunitresponseisresponsiblefornotifyingdispatch
thataCodeFourconditionexistsassoonastheyhavedeterminedthatfurtherofficerresponseto
thesceneisnotnecessary.
Theprimaryofficeratthesceneofanymultipleunitresponseisresponsiblefornotifyingdispatch
thataCodeFourAdamconditionexistsassoonastheyhavedeterminedthatfurtherofficer
responsetothesceneisnotnecessaryandtheyhavereasontobelievethatasuspectmaystillbein
thevicinityofthescene.
CodeFourAtThisTimeindicatesthatanyassistofficerswillcontinuetorespondtothescene.
NonEmergencyResponse
CodeOnecallsshallbeapplicabletononurgentsituationsthatshallbeansweredatthefirst
convenientopportunity.CodeOnecallsmaybestackedandtheorderofresponsechangedasthe
officerdeemsnecessary
CodeTwocallsshallbeapplicabletourgent,butnonemergency,situationsrequiringanimmediate
response.
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SpecialFieldResponses
P4.001
VehiclePursuits
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Undernormalcircumstances,onlytheprimaryunitandtwosecondaryunitswillenterintodirect
pursuit.However,circumstancescandictateadditionalofficersindirectpursuit.
Whileindirectpursuit,anofficershallexercisedueregardforthesafetyoflifeandpropertyand
operatethepolicevehicleincompliancewithIdahoCode,whichdoesnotrelievethedriverofan
authorizedemergencyvehiclefromthedutytodrivewithdueregardforthesafetyofallpersons
nordoesthelawprotectthedriverfromtheconsequencesofanarbitraryexerciseofthese
privileges.Inaddition,anofficerandasupervisorshallexercisethesameregardforsafetyatthe
endpointofapursuit,maintainingselfcontrolandstrictpersonaldisciplineduringallpostpursuit
activities
Thepursuingofficershallevaluatethesituationandconsiderthenecessityofimmediate
apprehensionversustheriskstotheofficerand/orthecommunity.Theinvolvedofficer(s)andall
supervisorycommandstaffmonitoringtheincidentindeterminingwhetherornottopursueshall
alsoconsiderthefollowingcriteria:
Importanceofprotectingthepublicandbalancingtheknownorreasonablysuspected
offenseandtheapparentneedforimmediatecaptureagainsttheriskstopeaceofficers,
innocentbystanders,andothers.
Safetyofthepublicintheareaofthepursuit,includingthetypeofarea,timeofday,the
amountofvehicularandpedestriantraffic,andthespeedofthepursuitrelativetothese
factors.
Pursuingofficersfamiliaritywiththeareaofthepursuit
Qualityofradiocommunicationsbetweenthepursuingunits,dispatcher(s),andtheIncident
Commander.
Drivingcapabilitiesofthepursingpeaceofficersundertheconditionsofthepursuit.
Weather,traffic,androadconditionsthatsubstantiallyincreasethedangerofthepursuit
beyondtheworthofapprehendingthesuspect.
Performancecapabilitiesofthevehiclesinvolvedinthepursuit(policevehiclesandsuspect
vehicle)
Vehiclespeeds.
Otherpersonsinoronthepursuedvehicle(e.g.,passengers,cooffenders,andhostages).
Availabilityofotherresources,suchashelicopterorairunitassistance.
Passengersinthepolicevehicle(s),otherthanofficers.
Entryontoaonewayroadorafreewayinthewrongdirection.Thefollowingare
alternativestoenteringthewrongway:
o Attemptingtomaintainvisualcontactwiththesuspectvehiclefromaparallelroador
sideofthefreeway.
o Monitoringthesuspectfromonrampsandofframps,ifpossible.
RadioCommunication
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Whileinpursuit,theprimaryorsecondaryofficershallmaintaincommunicationwithdispatch
unlesscircumstancespreventtheuseoftheradio,suchasradiofailureorreceptiondifficulty.The
assistofficershouldlimittheuseoftheradio,excepttonotifytheprimaryofficeranddispatchof
specificstrategicactions.
Ifapursuitiscontinuedduringlostreception,thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsidered:
Remotenessofthearea.
Knownviolationsandobservedactionsofthesuspect.
Localityandprobabledurationoftheradiointerruption.
Likelihoodoftimelyassistanceafterastopismade.
PrimaryOfficersResponsibilities:
Activateallemergencyequipmentwhileindirectpursuit.
Useemergencylightsandsirentothemaximumextentpossiblewhileindirectpursuit.
Immediatelyadvisedispatchofthepursuitandprovideinformationasfollows:
o Suspectslocation,estimatedspeed,anddirectionoftravel.
o Reasonthepursuithasbeeninitiated.
o Descriptionofthesuspectandthesuspectsvehicle,includinglicensenumber(if
known).
o Numberofanddescriptionofpassengersinthesuspectsvehicle.
o Anyweaponsobserved.
Ifapursuitleavesthecity,considerswitchingtoamutualaidchannel.
Ifaforcestopmethodistobeused,determinetheappropriateforcedstopmethod.
SecondaryOfficersResponsibilities:
Useemergencylightsandsirentomaximumextentpossiblewhileindirectpursuit.
Beinpositiontoallowforaccurateknowledgeoftheprimaryunitslocation
Ifdistancefromtheprimaryofficerincreasestothedegreethatefficiencyandsafetyfor
citizensreenteringthethoroughfareiscompromised:
o Notifytheprimaryofficeranddispatchanddiscontinuedirectresponsewhilecontinuing
inanassistcapacity.
o Assisttheprimaryofficerasnecessaryinbroadcastingtheprogressofthepursuitand
advisingotherassistingunitsofrelevantinformation.
AssistOfficersResponsibilities:
Notifytheprimaryofficeranddispatchofthelocationwhen:
o Establishingaroadblockoranintercept,
o Placingstopsticks,or
o Warningoncomingtrafficofdangerwhenasuspectvehicleentersthewrongwayona
roadway.
IncidentCommandersResponsibilities:
Ensurethatdueregardforthesafetyoflifeandpropertyisexercisedbyinvolvedofficers
andevaluaterequestsforadditionalunits.
Proceedimmediatelyinthedirectionofthepursuit,activelymonitoritsprogress,andnotify
dispatchassoonaspracticalthattheyaretheIncidentCommander.
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Discontinuethepursuitaswellasbealerttotheneedforforcedstopmethodsand
authorizetheiruseifappropriate.
NotifytheWatchCommander/Lieutenantoftheincidentanddetailsoftheoutcome.
EnsurethecompletionofanAdministrativeReviewforVehicularPursuitsReport.
Obtainacopyofthedispatchaudio,reviewit,andsubmititwiththeadministrativereview
file
Approvethecontinuationofthepursuitleavingthecitywhenoneofthefollowing
conditionsexists:
o ReasonablelikelihoodthepursuitwillreentertheCity.
o Extenuatingcircumstances,including,butnotlimitedto:
Officersafety
Outsideagencysinabilitytocontinuethepursuit
Seriousnessofthecrime
Mayaskthejurisdictionalagencyiftheywouldassumeprimaryresponsibilityforthe
pursuit.
o Ifthejurisdictionalagencyiswillingtoassumeprimaryresponsibilityforthepursuit,the
IncidentCommanderwillassignaBPDunitasanassist.
o IfBPDofficersdiscontinueapursuitandanotheragencycontinuesthepursuit,the
IncidentCommandermayassignunit(s)tocontinueCodeTwotothepursuitsending
point.
Undersituationswhereasuspecteludesandtheofficerdoesnotinitiateapursuit,the
supervisorshallsubmitaBlueTeamthroughtheirchainofcommandtoInternalAffairs
indicatingtheDRnumberandcircumstances.
TerminatingaPursuitUsingForcedStopMethods
StopSticks
Anofficermayutilizestopsticksinordertobringasuspectvehicletoastopinpursuitsituations.
Stopsticksshallnotbeusedonatwowheeledmotorvehicle,unlessdeadlyforceisjustified.The
stopstickswillnotbeusedinlocationswheregeographicconfigurationsincreasetheriskofinjuryto
thesuspectorcitizens(e.g.,onroadwaysboundedbysteepdescendingembankments,curves,etc.).
AnofficerusingstopsticksundertheaboveextremecircumstanceswillhavepriorIncident
CommanderApproval,timepermitting.
Whenthedecisionismadetodeploythestopsticks,allpursuingunitsshallbenotifiedwherethe
stopstickswillbedeployed.Ifpossible,animmovablephysicalobjectshouldbesoughtasprotective
coverforthedeployingofficer.Extremecareshouldbeexercisedwhendeployingthestopsticksto
reducethepossibilityofdamagetouninvolvedvehicles,pedestrians,andpursuingunits.Useofstop
stickswillbedocumentedontheAdministrativeReviewforVehicularPursuitsReport.
Ifstopsticksaredamaged,ensuretheproperformforreplacementiscompleted.
PursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)
SeeP1.006UseofForcePursuitInterventionTechnique(PIT)
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P4.014
ProtectionfromCommunicableDisease
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UseofDisposableGloves
Disposablegloveswillbewornunderthefollowingcircumstances:
Whenhandlingortransportinganypersonknowntohaveorreasonablysuspectedofhaving
acommunicablediseaseoranypersonknowntoengageinhighriskbehavior.
Whenhandlingapersonwhohasanybodyfluidontheirbodyorclothing.
Whenpackagingand/orhandlingcontaminateditems,itemswithbodyfluidsonthem,or
itemsreasonablysuspectedofcarryingacommunicabledisease.
Whendecontaminatingorcleaningcontaminatedequipment,clothing,vehicles,etc.
Becausetherearesomecircumstancesforwhichlatexglovesarenotadequateandadditional
protectiveequipmentisrequired,thefollowingequipmentwillalsobeworn:
Faceandeyeshields,whencollectingbloodorotherbodyfluidsasevidence.
Shoecovers,whenwalkinginareascoveredwithbloodorotherbodyfluids.
CPRmask,whenprovidingfirstaidtreatmentthatrequiresmouthtomouthcontact.
N95HEPAfiltermaskwhenairbornediseases,suchasTB,areknownorsuspected.
TransportingorQuestioningaCarrierorSuspectedCarrierofaDisease
Anemployeewhotransportsorquestionsadetaineewhoisacarrierorsuspectedcarrierofany
diseasewillplaceadisposablemaskoverthedetaineesmouthandnose.Thetransporting
employeeshouldwearanN95HEPAfiltermask.Themaskshallbediscardedafteruseinthe
providedbiohazardbag.Iftheuseofthemaskisnotpractical,theofficershoulddistance
themselvesseveralfeetawayfromthedetainee.
EmployeesResponsibilitiesforThreatofBeingExposedorContaminated:
Useappropriateprotectiveclothingandequipment.
Notifyanyassistofficersand/orotherpublicsafetyemployeesofthethreatorpotential
threatofexposureorcontamination
PriortoenteringaDepartmentvehicle,takethefollowingsteps:
o Removeprotectiveclothingandequipmentatthesceneandplaceinprovided
biohazardbag.
o Sealthebagproperlyasdirectedbytheinstructionsonthebag.
o Respondtothenearestfirestationorhospitalfordisposal,althoughemployeesmay
leaveproperlywrappedcontaminatedclothingwithadepartingParamedicUnitorFire
Unit.
Contaminatedpersonsordetaineesshallbetransportedinseparatevehiclesfromother
detainees.
Notifythejailthatthedetaineeisacarrierof,orisreasonablysuspectedofcarrying,a
communicablediseasesoisolationmeasurescanbetaken,accordingtoIdahoCode.
Replaceprotectiveclothingpriortotheshiftsendorassoonaspossibleorarrangetohave
themreplacedbytheoncomingshift.
NotifyasupervisorwhenaDepartmentvehiclehasbecomecontaminated.
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EmployeesResponsibilitiesforActualExposureorContamination:
Anemployeeisrequiredtoreportpersonalinjury,includingexposuretobodyfluids,while
performingauthorizedanddesignatedduties.
TheexposedemployeewillcompleteanSD1form.
o TheIC1formshallalsobecompletediftheemployeereceivesmedicalattention.
o TheCitycannotrequireemployeestobetestedforcommunicablediseases;however,if
anemployeefeelsthattheyhavebeenexposedtoacommunicabledisease,theycan
obtaininformationabouttestingservicesthroughPersonnel.
Decontaminatethescenebydoingthefollowing:
o Thoroughlywashcontaminatedareaswithsoapandwaterorcleancontaminatedareas
withdisinfectantwipesorliquidsanitizerprovidedintheprotectiveclothingkit.
o Respondtoappropriatelocation(CityHallWest,thefirestation,ahospital,etc.)to
thoroughlydecontaminateandchangeuniformifnecessary.Iftheuniformis
contaminated,placeitintheredplasticBiohazardbagfromthepersonalprotectionkit
anddropitattheDepartmentcontractedcleaners.Additionalbiohazardbagsare
availablefromSupply.
Ifneeded,reporttothehospitalformedicalassistanceorevaluationtodeterminewhether
postexposureprotocolshouldbestarted.
Notifyasupervisorassoonaspossibleafterbeingexposedorcontaminated.
Ifcapable,completeanSD1formpriortotheshiftsendandforwardupthechainof
command.
Ensurereasonableaccessanddistributionofprotectiveclothingandequipmentfor
employees.
NotifytheWatchCommander/Lieutenantwhenanemployeehasbeenexposedand/or
whenaDepartmentvehiclehasbeencontaminated.
Iftheemployeeisunabletocompletethereportingrequirements,thesupervisorhasthe
responsibilitytocompletetheIC1and/ortheSD1form.
Reviewandforwardtheappropriatepaperworkthroughthechainofcommand.
WhenaDepartmentvehiclehasbeencontaminated,identifythevehiclebymakingthe
appropriatenotationsonthevehicleboardandprohibititsusebyotheremployees.
WatchCommander/LieutenantsResponsibilities:
NotifythejailstaffthatthecontaminationorexposureofaBPDemployeehasoccurredand
requestabloodtestonthedetainee,accordingtoIdahoCode.
BiohazardContaminationGuidelines
SmallAmountsofContaminantsonPoliceEmployees,Uniforms,orEquipment
Anemployeewhoidentifiesbiohazardcontaminationinsmallamounts(quantitiesthatcanbe
quicklyandeffectivelycleanedupbytheemployee)shallutilizeprotectivelatexorsurgicalgloves
andthedisinfectantspraysuppliedintheirpersonalbiohazardprotectionkittoneutralizeandclean
allcontaminatedsurfaces.Ifauniformiscontaminated,placeitintheredplasticbiohazardbag
fromthepersonalprotectionkitanddropitattheDepartmentcontractedcleaners.Theemployees
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failuretoconscientiouslycleanacontaminatedsurfaceorequipmentmayresultintheemployee,
anotheremployee,orafamilymemberbeingunknowinglyinfectedwithaseriousdisease.
Anemployeebelievedtohavebeencontaminatedwithabiohazardoussubstanceshallnotifytheir
immediatesupervisorandcompleteanSD1formpriortotheshiftsend.
LargeAmountsofContaminantsonPoliceEquipment
Policevehiclesarefrequentlycontaminatedwhiletransportingprisoners.Ifthecontaminatedarea
istooextensiveforquickandeffectivecleaningbytheemployee,theemployeeshallimmediately
deadlinethevehicleinthebacklotfordecontaminationbyacommercialdetailingshop.The
employeeshallcompleteashopsrepairorderandclearlywriteBiohazardContaminationonit,
describingtheareacontaminatedandthesubstance,ifknown.Theemployeeshallnotethevehicle
statusontheEquipmentDispositionBoard.Additionally,apoliceBiohazardWarningstickershall
alsobeaffixedtotheoutsidewindowsurfacesofboththedriversandfrontpassengersdoors.This
stickershallnotberemoveduntilthedecontaminationhasbeencompleted.
ApoliceBiohazardWarningstickershallbeaffixedtoanyequipmentandsurfacethatcannotbe
immediatelycleanedbytheemployeeorthatmustbesentoutforspecializeddecontamination.
Examplesincludearadiocoveredwithbloodthatrequiresdisassemblybyatechnician,oran
Intoximeterthatanarresteehascontaminatedwithvomit.
ContaminationatCrimeScenesandOtherPrivateorPublicAreas
Theofficerinchargeofascenewhereabiohazardcontaminationexistsorwillexistafteremployees
leaveshallensurethatwarningand/ordecontaminationstepsaretakentoprotectallemployees
presentlyatthesceneorlikelytoarriveatalatertime.Ifthesceneisinsideabuilding,one
BiohazardWarningplacardshallbeaffixedateyelevelontheexteriorsideofeachentrydoorinto
thebuildingorroom.BiohazardWarningplacardsshallbeaffixedateyeleveltostationaryobjects
aroundthecontaminantstowarnunsuspectingpersonsoftheexistenceofthecontaminating
materialifthesceneisoutside,thecontaminantscannotbeeasilywasheddownwitha
water/disinfectantsolution,andthecontaminantswillremainafteremployeesleave.RedBiohazard
Warningplastictapewillbeplacedaroundtheimmediateperimeterofthecontaminantswhen
feasible.
ResponsibilityforDecontamination
Whenmajorbiohazardcontaminationofanarearesultsfrompoliceinitiatedaction(suchasan
arrestofacombativesubjectoranemployeeinvolvedcriticalincident)theDepartmentwill
facilitatethedecontaminationofthescene.Placardsandwarningtapesshallbeputinplaceuntila
commercialcleaningservicearrivesandtakeschargeofthescene.
Whenbiohazardcontaminationresultsfromnonpoliceinitiatedactivities,thepropertys
responsiblepartywillbeadvisedofthebiologicalhazardandtheneedforsanitizationoftheareaby
aqualifiedcleaningservice.Ifnocontactcanbemadeorifleavinganunattendedbiohazard,the
employeewillmakereasonableeffortsfortheplacementofwarningplacardsandtape.
Whenbiohazardcontaminationexistsinapublicarea,wheretheownershipofpropertyisdifficult
todetermineorwheretheresponsiblepartyisunknownorunavailable,andwherethereis
likelihoodthatuninformedcitizensmaybecontaminated,theofficerinchargeshallinformthe
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supervisor,whoshalldetermineanappropriatecourseofactionconcerningthedecontaminationof
thearea.
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P5.001
CriticalandTraumaticIncidents
CriticalandTraumaticIncidents
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ClickHereforCITFManual
Whenacriticalincidentoccurs,thefollowingguidelinesshallapply.Iftheinvolvedemployeeis
injured,theapplicationoftheseprocedureswillbegovernedbytheextentandnatureofthe
injuries.
CriteriaforSequesteringOfficers:
Officersmeetingthebelowcriteriawillbeassignedanuninvolvedescortofficertotransportthem
toadesignatedoffsitelocation:
Officerswhofired/deployeddeadlyforceORwereanactiveparticipantaslistedbelow:
o Usednondeadlydirectforceorhaddirectcontactwiththesuspect.
o Gavecommandsjustpriortoorduringthedeploymentofdeadlyforce.
o Anyofficerwhoisavictimofuseofforcebythesuspect.
Officersnotdeemedanactiveparticipantwillbedirectedtocompleteawrittenreportandsubmit
toasupervisorpriortogoingoffduty.
InvolvedEmployeesResponsibilities:
ImmediatelynotifyDispatchoftheincidentandthelocation.
RenderfirstaidandrequestresponsebyEMSifnecessary.
Protectandsecurethescene.
o Limitaccesstothescenetothosewhosepresenceisneededformedicaland/or
investigativepurposes.Securesceneperimeterwithbarriertapeifavailableand
establishingress/egresspointsandthecrimescenelog.
o Ensurethatnoevidentiaryitemsareremovedfromthesceneordisturbedinanyway
withouttheapprovaloftheSceneCommanderand/orCIDLieutenant,unlessremovalis
necessaryforpersonnelsafetyand/orevidencepreservation.Eitherthesuspectsorthe
employeeslooseweaponsorinstrumentsshallbeleftinplaceifthesceneissecureand
itispossibletoplaceaguardontheweapon.Ifthesceneisnotsecure,safeguardthe
items,butdonotalterthem.Alterationincludesmakingtheweaponsafe,whichshall
notbedoneunlessitisimpossibletosafeguardtheweaponinanyotherway.Notifythe
supervisorupontheirarrivalofthelocationoftheweapon(s)andanyalterationsmade
totheweapon(s).
o Whenpossible,taperecorddyingdeclarations,spontaneousstatements,
contemporaneousstatements,orstatementsofthenexistingorpreviousmentalor
physicalstates.
o Maintainproperevidencekeepingandrecordingproceduresatalltimes.
Holsterorotherwisesecureyourownusedweapon(s),whencapable,andretainthe
weaponwithoutalterationuntilrelievedoftheweapon.
Briefthefirstarrivingsupervisorofthenatureoftheincidentandtheactionstaken,aswell
asidentifyinvolvedemployees,assistingemployees,andwitnesses.
Uponrequest,surrenderallweapons(includingbackupweapons)orequipmentusedinthe
incidentorintheemployeespossessionatthetimeoftheincident.
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Whenrelievedofdutiesatthescenebyasupervisoraccompanyandremainwiththe
assigneduninvolvedemployeeatthestationoranotherdesignatedlocation.
Avoiddiscussionoftheincidentwithanyone,includingtheassignedescort,until
interviewedbyassignedCIDorCITFinvestigatorexcept:
o WhenbriefingrespondingsupervisororCIDpersonnel
o Aclergyman,psychologist,orlegalcounselinoneononesessions.Noprincipal
employeeshallparticipateinanygroupdebriefingorgrouptherapysessionsuntilthe
formalinterviewwithCITFinvestigatorsiscomplete.Whileawaitinginterviews,the
involvedemployeeisencouragedtorelax,reflectuponwhatoccurred,andmayrequest
thepresenceofapreferredassignedescort,clergyman,orpersonallegalcounsel.
Involvedofficer(s)willbeofferedtheopportunitytoparticipateinavoluntaryinterview
withCITFinvestigators.Formalinterviewoftheinvolvedofficer(s)shouldtakeplaceassoon
aspracticalfollowingtheincident.Inmostcases,theinterviewwilltakeplacewithin48
hoursfollowingtheincidentunlessanextensionhasbeenauthorizedbytheCITF.Asleep
cycle(s)willbeallowedpriortotheinterviewwhenrequestedbytheinvolvedofficer(s)orat
thediscretionoftheCITF.
ReviewcompletedCIDreportsforcontentandaccuracy.
ResponsibilitiesoftheAssignedEscort:
ToanInjuredSuspect
Maintaincustodyifinjuredsuspecthasbeenarrested.
Locate,safeguard,andmaintainchainofcustodyofanyevidencetoincludeitemsremoved
fromthesuspectwhilebeingtreated.
Provideinformationtomedicalpersonnelabouttheincidentthatmayberelevantto
medicaltreatmentonly.Requestmedicalstaffseparateaninvolvedemployeeandother
involvedsubjectsiftransportedtothesamemedicalfacilities.
Identifymedicalpersonnel.
Preventanyone,otherthanlawenforcementormedicalpersonnel,fromhavingcontact
withthesuspectwithoutapprovalofthesupervisororleadCIDinvestigator.
Advisehospitalstafftorefermembersofthesuspectsfamilytothesupervisororthelead
CIDinvestigator.
Shouldcontactoccur,documentanystatementsmadeorinformationgivenbythesuspects
familyorfriendsonasupplementalreport.Ifpossible,thesestatementsshouldbe
recorded.
ToanInjuredSubject(NonCriminal):
Whenfeasible,accompanysubjecttothehospital.
Locate,safeguard,andmaintainchainofcustodyofanyevidence.
Provideinformationtomedicalpersonnelabouttheincidentrelevanttomedicaltreatment.
Identifyanddocumentwitnesses,medicalpersonnel,andfamilymembers.
CoordinatewithVictimWitnesssupervisortoassistwiththeirneeds.
Documentanystatementsmadeorinformationgivenbythesubjectsfamilyorfriendsona
supplementalreport.Ifpossible,thesestatementsshouldberecorded.
ToanInjuredEmployee:
Protecttheinvolvedemployee.
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Remainincloseproximitytotheemployee,reassuringandaddressingconcernsasmuchas
possible.
Locate,safeguard,andmaintainchainofcustodyofanyevidence.
Provideinformationtomedicalpersonnelabouttheincidentrelevanttomedicaltreatment.
Identifyanddocumentwitnesses,medicalpersonnel,andfamilymembers.
CoordinatewiththeemployeesfamilyandVictimWitnesssupervisortoassistwiththeir
needs.
ResponsibilitiesoftheAssignedEscorttoanUninjuredInvolvedEmployee:
Respondtotheinvolvedemployeeslocationwhenrequestedbyasupervisor.
Transportandremainwiththeinvolvedemployeeatthestationoranotherdesignated
location.
Separatetheinvolvedemployeesandotherswhileatthestationorotherdesignated
location.
Refrainfromdiscussingtheincidentwiththeinvolvedemployeeunlessotherwisedirected
byasupervisorortheleadCITFinvestigator.
Seetotheneedsandcomfortsoftheinvolvedemployee.
Ensurethattheinvolvedemployeearriveshomesafely.
Assisttheinvolvedemployeeortheirimmediatefamilywithanynecessaryneeds.
Consultwithsupervisorypersonnelifproblemsarenotedthatwouldrequirethe
Departmentsattention.
FieldCommandersResponsibilities:
RespondtosceneandassumeresponsibilitiesasIncidentCommander.
Ensureemergencylifesavingmeasuresarebeingtaken.
Determinewhathappenedfromtheinvolvedemployee(s)forthepurposeof:
o Publicsafety
o Exigentcircumstances
o Crimescenemanagement
o BriefingtheWatchCommander/LieutenantandarrivingCIDpersonnel
Ensurepersonnelareassignedtodothefollowing:
o Secureandprotectthescene
o Initiate,establish,andmaintainaccesscontrolprocedures.
o Maintainwrittenlogofassignmentsandactivities.Thislogshallbefurnishedtothelead
CIDinvestigatoruponcompletionofthesupervisorsassignmenttothesceneorupon
request.
Assessthesituationforadditionalresourcesandmakeassignments.
Identifyandsequesterprincipalsandwitnesses,notingwhereeachpersonwaswhenthe
incidenttookplace.
NotifytheWatchCommander/Lieutenantandprovideaninitialassessment.
Assignanemployeetoaccompanyanyinjuredpartiestothehospital.
Ensurethatnoitemsareremovedfromthescenepriortoarrivalorwithoutapprovalofthe
SpecialtyCommanderortheCIDCrimesofViolencesupervisorunlessitisabsolutely
necessaryforthesafetyofpersonnelorpreservationofevidence.
Identifyanddocumentallweaponsatthescene,includingbackupweapons.Makenoteof
weaponsthathaveapparentlybeendischarged.Anylooseweaponsaretobeleftinplaceif
theycanbeguarded,shallnotbemadesafe,andshallbemovedonlyiftheypresentan
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immediatedangerduetoproximitytolivesuspectsorsimilarcircumstances.Donotoperate
theactionorinspecttheweaponfornumberofroundsfired.Aguardwillbepostedovera
weaponinplace,unlessitisindangerousproximitytoalivesuspect.Removalshallbe
reportedimmediatelytoCIDsupervisorsandcommanders.Thereasonsfortheremoval
shallbefullydocumented,includingphotographsandaremovallog,inasupplementbythe
employeemakingtheremoval.
CITForCIDwillrecoverholsteredorsecuredweapons.
Coordinatewithothercommandpersonnelandassistwithnotification/transportationof
theassignedescortandimmediatefamilymembers.Arrangeforthefollowing:
Anuninvolvedescortemployee(s)toremainwiththeinvolvedemployee(s)
Transportationforallparticipantsandwitnessestothestationoranotherappropriate
location
Ifpersonallyinvolvedintheincident,transferscenecommandtoanuninvolvedField
SupervisororaWatchCommander/Lieutenantupontheirarrival.
Relievetheinvolvedemployee(s)fromtheirnormaldutiesfortheremainderoftheshift.
Ifrequestedbytheinvolvedemployee(s),ensureanappropriateintermediaryarrangesfor
legaland/orUnionrepresentation.
Beattentivetotheinvolvedemployeescomfortandneedsandadvisetheinvolved
employeeoftheEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP).
WatchCommanders/LieutenantsResponsibilities:
Initiatethecommandtextprocedures.Iftheincidentistrafficrelated,theywillalsocontact
theMajorAccidentTeamsupervisor.
RespondtothescenetoassumedutiesofIncidentCommander.
Ensurethecrimesceneintegrityismaintainedandunnecessarypersonnelandother
personsremainoutsidetheperimeter.Assignaninnerperimetercontrolemployee,who
willremainonpostuntilrelievedbytheleadCIDinvestigator,CIDSergeant,orCID
Lieutenant,tologallpersonnelenteringandthereasonforentry.
Establishanouterperimeter,aswellasacommandpostwithintheouterperimeter.The
CommandpostslocationshouldallowforaccessbyCommandvehiclesandarriving
Commandpersonnel,butshouldntbedirectlyaccessibletothepublicorthemedia.
Evaluatetheneedforadditionalresourcesandcalloffdutypersonnelinasneeded.
Arrangeforthefollowingiftheinvolvedemployee(s)requests(oriftheemployeeisinjured
andunabletodoso):
Responseofaspecificallyrequestedemployeeforescort,aclergyman,and/orpersonallegal
counsel
Personalnotification(notbyphone)andtransportationofimmediatefamily
FulfillallofthedutiesoftheFieldCommanderiftheonlyavailablefieldsupervisorisan
involvedparticipant.
InformtheChief,DeputyChiefs,DivisionCommander(s),CIDLieutenant,and
CommunicationsDirectorofanyfurtherinformationordevelopmentsduringtheincident.
Donotconductatacticaldebriefingofthecriticalincidentuntilafterthecompletionofthe
formalindepthinterviewsofallprincipalsbyCITFandCIDinvestigators.
CITForCIDLeadInvestigatorsResponsibilities:
RespondimmediatelytothesceneorasdirectedbytheCIDsupervisor.
Consultwithasupervisorandrequestadditionalresourcesasneeded.
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Conductathoroughinvestigationoftheincident,including:
o Developandrecordallavailable,relevantinformation.
o InconjunctionwiththeProsecutorsOfficeandtheIdahoStateAttorneyGenerals
Office,determinethefollowing:
Thepresenceorabsenceofcriminalliabilityonthepartofthoseinvolvedinthe
incident.
Identityofperson(s)responsibleforanycriminalconductthatexists.
Degreeofcrime(s).
Existenceofanyfactualorlegaldefensetothecrime(s).
Presenceorabsenceofanyfactorsthatwouldmitigateoraggravatetheincidents
circumstancesand/orpunishment.
Physicalandmentalstateoftheindividual(s)involvedintheincident.
o ProvideopenaccesstoallcriminalinvestigativereportstoOIAandtheOfficeofPolice
Oversight.
Conductorsupervisetheinitialinterview(s)oftheparticipant(s)and/orwitness(es).The
involvedemployee(s)mayberelievedofdutyandallowedtogohomebeforethe
completionoftheinterviewprocesswhenitisdeterminedbyCommandStaffandtheCID
leadinvestigatorthatitisinthebestinterestoftheemployeeortheDepartment.
CompleteaGeneralReportconcerningtheincident,includingtheelementsofthecrime,
facts,circumstances,andalldetailsnecessaryforprosecution.ObtainaDRnumberforthe
report.Theinvolvedemployeeshallnotbereferredtoasthesuspectininitialreportsand
statements.Anyinvolvedemployee(s)maybelistedonasupplementalpage.
Collectallrecordingsand/orvideotapes,ifavailable,fromtheinvolvedemployee(s)and
reviewtherecordingsand/orvideotapesfromtheinvolvedemployee(s)forcontent.
Inspectalloftheclothingoftheprincipalemployee(s)andphotographitinitsexisting
condition.
Collecttheprimaryandbackupweapon(s)andammunitionwhichwereinthepossessionof
theinvolvedemployee(s).Returntheweapon(s)whichwasnotdischarged(orwhichisnot
neededforevidence)totheemployeeassoonaspossible.
Conductareviewofthefinalreports,tapes,and/orstatementswiththeinvolved
employee(s)forcompletenessandaccuracy.Forwardthecompletedreportsthroughthe
chainofcommand.DonotreleaseanyreportswithoutCIDDivisionCommandersapproval.
Conductaformalinterviewwiththeprincipal(s).Theinterviewwiththeprincipal(s)shallbe
recordedandtheaudiorecordingshallbemaintainedinevidence.
CoordinatewiththeAdaCountyCoronersOfficeinmakingdeathnotificationsto
immediatefamilyemployeesofdeceasedpersons,otherthandepartmentemployees.
Requestcopiesofrelevantdispatchtapes.
CrimeSceneLeadInvestigator:
WorkunderthedirectionoftheCIDleadinvestigator.
Document,collect,videotape/photograph,andpreserveallevidenceforanalysis.
Preparethecrimescenediagram(s)atthedirectionoftheCIDleadinvestigator.
CompleteandforwardasupplementalreportandothernecessarypaperworktotheCID
leadinvestigator.
AssignedCIDCivilInvestigatorResponsibilities:
ReporttoandobtaindirectionfromtheOfficeofInternalAffairsCommander.
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ObtainanOIAreportnumberfortheinternalreportsconcerningcivilinvestigationfindings
relatingtoparticipantsinthecriticalincident.Theinvolvedemployeeshallnotbereferred
toasthesuspectininitialreportsandstatements.
InconjunctionwiththeCIDleadinvestigator,monitorleadsforapplicabilitytocivil
investigation.
FollowuponcivilleadsatthedirectionofOIAandreportfindingsundertheOIAreporting
number.
CrashTeamsResponsibilities:
TheCrashTeamshallworkunderthedirectionoftheCIDleadinvestigator.
Takeresponsibilityfortheaccidentreconstructionandthecollectionanddocumentationof
associatedevidence.
CompleteandforwardallnecessarypaperworktotheCIDleadinvestigator.Accident
reportsandsupplementswillnotbeapprovedascompleteduntilauthorizedbytheCIDlead
investigator.
AssignedCIDSupervisorsResponsibilities:
Respondtothesceneandassumethedirectsupervisionofinvestigativescene(s).
Arrangeforadditionalinvestigativepersonnelandresources,ifnecessary,withconsultation
withtheCIDleadinvestigator.
Establishasecureinnerperimeterifnotalreadydoneuponarrival.Accesstotheinner
perimetershallbelimitedtothosepersonneldirectlyresponsiblefortheinvestigation,
eithercriminaloradministrative.
Monitorthecollectionandrecordingofevidence.
Review,approve,andforwardallcompletedreports.
CIDLieutenant/SpecialtyCommandersResponsibilities:
RespondtothesceneandassumedutiesastheSpecialtyCommanderwhilecoordinating
withtheIncidentCommander.
NotifyOIAoftheleadinvestigatorassignment.
ActasaliaisontotheIncidentCommander,OIA,theCommunicationsDirector,andthe
OfficeofPoliceOversighttofacilitatetheexchangeofinformationnecessaryforthose
functions.
Reviewandapproveallcompletedreports.
InvolvedEmployeesDivisionCommandersResponsibilities:
Willrespondtothescene.
LiaisewiththeChiefandtheCommunicationsDirectorduringthefollowupinvestigation.
Assesstheneedforadministrativeleaveormodificationtotheinvolvedemployeesduty
assignmentbasedonthefollowingcriteria:
o Thenature,scope,andmagnitudeoftheincident
o Thestatusoroutcomeofanyinvestigationintotheincident
o Thetypeandextentofanyadversemediacoverageorpublicsentimentconcerningthe
incidentorotherfactorsthatcouldfurtherstressorcomplicatetheinvolvedemployees
recoveryorwellbeing
o Thereasonableneedsoftheinvolvedemployeesimmediatefamily
o Thefeelingsanddesiresoftheinvolvedemployee
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o Otherconsiderationsdeemedasapplicableonanindividualbasis
ConsultwiththeChiefregardingadministrativeleave.
Ensure,tothedegreepossible,theinvolvedemployeeisinsulatedfrominquiriesor
confrontationbythemedia.
OfficeofInternalAffairsResponsibilities:
Respondtothesceneandconductaninspectionofthesceneunderthedirectionofthe
IncidentCommander.
IfCITFdoesnotcollectbloodandurinesamples,orderbreathandurinesamplesfromthe
principleemployee(s).
NotifyandconsultwithCityLegal.
Supervisethecivilinvestigationinanticipationoflitigation.
Attendinvestigativebriefings.
Reviewthephysicalevidenceandinvestigatorystatements.
CompleteanAdministrativeInvestigationandReviewoftheincident,determiningifthe
employeewasincompliancewithDepartmentpolicyandprocedures.Completeandsubmit
allnecessaryreportstotheChiefwithanyrecommendations.
Normally,OIAandtheOfficeofPoliceOversightwillconductajointadministrative
investigation;however,nothingprecludeseitherentityfrompursuingleadsindependentlyif
deemednecessarybyeithertheOIACommanderortheOfficeofPoliceOversight.
Chiefand/orDeputyChiefsResponsibilities:
ContactotheragencyheadsanddetermineiftheincidentistobeinvestigatedbyCITFand,
ifso,whotheleadagencywillbe.
InformtheCIDDivisionCommandStaffoftheleadagencyassignment.
Grantadministrativeleavetoinvolvedemployee(s)asappropriate.
Reviewreportsandrecommendations,takinganynecessaryaction.
PersonnelsResponsibilities:
Arrangefortheinvolvedemployeetoconsultwithapsychologist/psychiatristandnotifythe
involvedemployeessupervisorandDivisionCommanderthattheconsultationhas
occurred.
DepartmentsResponsibilitiesRegardingtheOfficeofPoliceOversight:
TheOfficeofPoliceOversightwillconductanAdministrativeInvestigationandReviewofthe
incident.Theymayrespondtothesceneandconductaninspectionofthesceneunderthe
directionoftheCIDLieutenant,incoordinationwithCITFwhenactivated.
AnInvolvedOfficersSpouseWhoisAlsoanEmployee:
WhenaninvolvedofficerandtheirspousebothworkfortheDepartmenttheuninvolved
spousecanonlyparticipateasaspouseandnotinanyotherofficialcapacity.
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Juveniles
P6.007
RunawayJuveniles
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RunawayJuveniles
IncidentsshallbedocumentedusingtheRunaway/MissingPersonReportform,including:
Completeentryofmothersmaidennameonthereport.
Contactinformationfortheparent/guardian,includingphonenumbers,addresses,etc.
Completeentryofthejuvenilesplaceofbirth(city,county,andstate).
Notewhichschoolthejuvenilecurrentlyattendsorthelastschoolthejuvenileattended.
Obtainaphotographofthejuvenile(ifpossible).
TheheadingontheInformationforParentsReportingRunawayChildrenformwillbecompletedand
acopywillbeprovidedtothereportingparty.Thereportshallbeprovidedtoasupervisorandshall
becopiedtotheSROsectionforfollowup.Thereportingofficershallcontactdispatchforan
AttempttoLocate(ATL).ThereportingofficershallalsocontactRecordssoanNCICentrycanbe
madeassoonaspossible.Iftherunawayislocatedandreturned,thebroadcastedATLshallbe
canceledandtheNCICentryshallberemovedassoonaspossible,documentingthecancellation,as
wellasthenameandAdanumberofthepersoncancelingtheNCICentry,intheappropriate
reports.
Ifthereareunusualcircumstancespresent,indicationsoffoulplayexist,orifthejuvenileis12years
ofageoryounger,thereportingofficerwillimmediatelynotifytheirsupervisorandfollowthe
proceduredescribedin6.008MissingJuveniles.
AssignaPatrolunittofollowuponarunawayreporttakenbyaTRUofficerwhenitis
determinedthatimmediatefollowupisnecessary.
ReviewandapprovetheRunaway/MissingPersonReporttoensurecompletenessand
compliancewiththisorder.Alsoensurethereportincludestheappropriateinformation.
NotifytheWatchCommander/Lieutenant,theSpecialVictimssupervisor,andtheSRO
supervisorimmediatelyifthereareunusualcircumstancesassociatedwiththerunaway
juvenileorifthejuvenileis12yearsofageoryounger.See6.008MissingJuveniles
SROSupervisorsResponsibilities:
Receiveandreviewthereport,assigningthecasetoaninvestigator.
NotifytheSVUsupervisorandtheCODLieutenantwhenthejuvenilecannotbelocatedif
unusualcircumstancesarepresent,indicationsoffoulplayexist,orifthejuvenileis12years
ofageoryounger.TheSVUwillhavetheprimaryinvestigativeresponsibilitywhenunusual
circumstancesarepresentand/orindicationsoffoulplayexist.
ReviewandapprovetheRunaway/MissingPersonReporttoensurecompliancewith
procedureasreflectedintheinvestigativereport(s).
NotifytheCODLieutenantifthejuvenilehasbeenmissingfor15daysormore.Also,
confirmthattheNCICMissingPersonDataEntryGuidebooklethasbeencompletedas
muchaspossibleandsubmittedtoRecordswithin30daysofthedateofthedisappearance.
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InvestigatorsorSROsResponsibilities:
Conductandnoteinwritingthefollowupinvestigationofallcaseleadsincluding,butnot
limitedto,:
o Thesubsequentcontactswiththeparentsorguardians,witnesses,and/orassociates.
o Thecoordinationeffortswithotheragenciesorrequestassistancefromother
specializedinvestigators.
o Thefinalclearanceofthecaseandnotificationofthejuvenilesschool.
Ifthejuvenilecannotbelocatedandunusualcircumstancesarepresent,thereare
indicationsoffoulplay,orthejuvenileis12yearsofageoryounger,notifytheSRO
supervisor.
Ifthejuvenileisenrolledinschool,notifytheappropriateschooladministratorassoonas
possibleandrequestthattheyflagthestudentsrecord,asrequiredbyIdahoCode184509
(2).
Whenajuvenilehasbeenmissingfor15days,initiatedatacollectionwiththeNCICMissing
PersonDataEntryGuidebookletandcompleteitasmuchaspossible.Thebookletshallbe
submittedtoRecordsnolongerthan30daysfromthedateofdisappearance.
NotifyyoursupervisororanySROsupervisorthatthejuvenilehasbeenmissingfor15days.
NotifyRecordspersonneltoremovethejuvenilesnamefromNCICandverifythe
cancellationwhenajuvenilehasbeenlocated.Ensurethecancellationdocumentation
includesthenameandtheAdanumberofthepersoncancelingtheNCICentry.Advisethe
juvenilesschoolofthecancellation,documentingthenameofthepersoncontactedatthe
schoolandthedateandtimeofthecancellation.TheStateCriminalInvestigationBureau
willnotifytheBureauofVitalStatistics.
SROSeniorDepartmentSpecialistsResponsibilities:
EnterdatafromthereportandassignmentinformationintotheCaseManagementSystem.
Routetotheofficerforinvestigation.
ForwardinformationtothePatrolSeniorDepartmentSpecialist.
PrinttheRunawayReportweeklyandpostasaresourceforCODemployees.
Atthetimeofclearance,entertheinformationfromtheCaseStatusintotheCase
ManagementSystem,updatethejuvenilesrecord,androutecopiesofthereporttothe
JuvenileProsecutorwhenthedispositiondictates.
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P6.008
MissingJuveniles
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Respondtothereportingpartyslocationandinterviewthereportingpartytodetermine
thecircumstances(forexample,ifthejuvenileisinvolvedinacustodydispute,hashadprior
runawayoffenses,orifthereisanyotherreasonthejuvenilemaybemissing).
Requestassistancefromotherunitsasnecessaryforfollowupandanareasearch.
CauseanimmediatebroadcastofanATL.
Discusswithasupervisortodetermineifanimmediateareasearchshouldbeinitiated.
Considerthefollowingcriteria:
o Theageofthemissingjuvenile
o Anylearningordevelopmentalhandicapandtheextentofthathandicap
o Ifthereisadangerousorlifethreateningsituationinvolved
o Ifunusualcircumstancesarepresentand/orthereareindicationsoffoulplay
CompleteaRunaway/MissingPersonReportifthejuvenileisnotlocated,including:
o Completeentryofmothersmaidennameonthereport
o Completeentryofthejuvenilesplaceofbirth(city,county,andstate)
o Notewhichschoolthejuvenilecurrentlyattendsorthelastschoolthejuvenileattended
o Obtainaphotographofthejuvenile(ifpossible)
RequestRecordstoenterthejuvenileintoNCICasamissingperson
Informtheparent/guardianoftheactionstakenandensurethattheparent/guardian
understandstheneedtonotifydispatchimmediatelyifthejuvenileislocated.
Iftherunawayislocatedandreturned,thebroadcastedATLshallbecanceledandtheNCIC
entryshallberemovedassoonaspossible,documentingthecancellation,aswellasthe
nameandAdanumberofthepersoncancelingtheNCICentry,intheappropriatereports.
ThesupervisorshallevaluatetheneedforadditionalresourcesandnotifytheWatch
Commander/Lieutenant.Theywillalso:
NotifytheSROsupervisorandtheSVUsupervisorwhenunusualcircumstancesexist,there
areindicationsoffoulplay,orthejuvenileisunder13yearsofage.(RevisedJuly2016)
Ensuretheparent/guardianisinformedoftheinvestigationsprogressuntiltheSROorSVU
investigatortakesoverandevaluatetheneedtoinvolvetheWatchCommander/Lieutenant.
Review,approve,andforwardthewhiteandpinkcopiesoftheRunaway/MissingPerson
ReporttoRecords.
Ifthereissubstantialevidencethatthemissingjuvenilemaybeavictimofabduction,refer
to6.009AmberAlertforAMBERAlertActivationplan.
SROSupervisorsResponsibilities:
Receiveandreviewthemissingjuvenilereport.
Givethehighestprioritytomissingjuvenilesandimmediatelyassignaninvestigatorto
conductafollowupinvestigation.
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NotifytheSVUsupervisorandtheCODLieutenantwhenthejuvenilecannotbelocatedif
unusualcircumstancesarepresent,indicationsoffoulplayexist,orifthejuvenileis12years
ofageoryounger.SVUwillhavetheprimaryinvestigativeresponsibilitywhenunusual
circumstancesarepresentand/orindicationsoffoulplayexist.
NotifytheCODLieutenantifthejuvenilehasbeenmissingfor15daysormore.Alsoconfirm
thattheNCICMissingPersonDataEntryGuidebooklethasbeencompletedasmuchas
possibleandsubmittedtoRecordswithin30daysofthedateofthedisappearance.
IinvestigatorsorSROsResponsibilities:
Conductthefollowupinvestigationincluding,butnotlimitedto,:
o Thesubsequentcontactswiththeparentsorguardians,witnesses,and/orassociates.
o Thecoordinationeffortswithotheragenciesorrequestassistancefromother
specializedinvestigators.
o Thefinalclearanceofthecase.
Whenajuvenilehasbeenmissingfor15days,initiatedatacollectionwiththeNCICMissing
PersonDataEntryGuidebookletandcompleteitasmuchaspossible.Thebookletshallbe
submittedtoRecordsnolaterthan30daysfromthedateofdisappearance.Theimmediate
completionoftheNCICMissingPersonDataEntryGuidebookletmayberequired
dependingonthecircumstances.
Ifthejuvenileisenrolledinschool,notifytheappropriateschooladministratorassoonas
possibleandrequestthattheyflagthestudentsrecord,asrequiredbyIdahoCode184509
(2).
NotifyRecordspersonneltoremovethejuvenilesnamefromNCICandverifythe
cancellationwhenajuvenilehasbeenlocated.
EnsurethecancellationdocumentationincludesthenameandtheAdanumberofthe
personcancelingtheNCICentry.
Advisethejuvenilesschoolofthecancellation,documentingthenameoftheperson
contactedattheschoolandthedateandtimeofthecancellation.
ForwardallreportstotheSROsupervisorforreviewandapproval.
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P6.009
AmberAlert
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Uponrespondingtotheabductionslocation,determineiftheabductionmeetsthelistedcriteriafor
utilizingtheAMBERAlert.
Achildisknownorstronglysuspectedbylawenforcementofficialstohavebeenabducted.
o Thechildisnotsimplymissing/runaway/lost;abductionmustbeknownorstrongly
suspected.
ActivationofAMBERalertmustoccurwithin12hoursofinitialabduction.
Thechildmustbe17yearsoryounger,orwithaprovenmentalorphysical
disability,andpolicemustbelievethatthechildhasbeenabducted(unwillingly
takenfromhisorherenvironmentwithoutpermissionfromthechildsparentor
guardian).
Lawenforcementmustbelievethechildisinimminentdangerofseriousbodily
harmordeath.
TheremustbeenoughdescriptiveinformationtobelievethatanAMBERAlert
willassistintherecoveryofthechild.
Supervisors/WatchCommanders/LieutenantsResponsibilities:
NotifytheSVUsupervisorandtheSROsupervisor.
Activateacommandtext.
NotifytheCommunicationsDirectoroftheAMBERAlert.
CompletetheAMBERAlertActivationFormavailableontheISPAMBERAlertwebsite.Call
theISPCommunicationsCenterwiththepertinentinformationandfaxthemthecompleted
activationform.NotifytheSpecialVictimsSupervisorthattheAMBERAlerthasalready
beencompletedthroughISP.
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Firearms
P9.003
CarryingofFirearmsOffDuty
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TheRangeMastershallapproveweaponsauthorizedforcarryingoffduty.
OffDuty/BackupWeaponPurchase
WeaponsmustbeapprovedbytheRangeMasterandanyfinanciallossfornonapproved
weaponsistheofficersresponsibility
Theofficer;maycontacttheChiefsSecretarytocompleteandsigntheBackup/OffDuty
WeaponPurchaseRequest.Therequestmustinclude:
o Manufacturer
o Model
o Caliber
o Barrellength
o Finish
ThecompletedrequestshallbesubmittedtotheRangeMasterforapproval/signature
TheChiefsSecretarywillpreparealetterfortheChiefssignaturetothedistributor/sales
entityforthegunbeingpurchased.
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P9.005
FirearmSpecificationandGeneralRequirements
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OnDutyWeapons
Make:Glock
Caliber:45or9mm
Sights:ApprovedbyRangeMaster
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P9.008
QualificationsandTraining
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OfficerUnabletoQualify
Untiltheofficerisabletoqualify:
Officermaykeeptheirassigneddutyweapon.
Weaponshallnotbeusedfornormalpoliceduties,butforemergencypurposesonly.
Officershallnotbeassignedtoanytypeoffieldworkwheretheuseofaweaponmaybea
possibility.
TheRangeMasterortheirdesigneewillscheduleremedialtrainingwithinfourdaysofthe
failedqualificationday.
Thetypeoftrainingandtheinstructorsnameshallbedocumented.
Theofficershallbeaffordedthreeattemptstomeetminimumqualifyingstandardsduring
thisremedialtrainingsession.
Ifunabletoqualifyafterremedialtraining:
Theofficershallremainonadministrativeduty.
DocumentationforwardedtoDivisionCommanderforadministrativeproceedingstobegin.
Officershallnotbeauthorizedtocarryafirearmuntilqualified.
RangeMastershallforwardallrecordsofqualificationandremedialtrainingtotheTraining
Sectionforentryintotheofficerstrainingfile.
AnyrequestforavariancefromtheseproceduresshallberoutedtotheChief,inwriting,forreview
andauthorization.Copiesoftheauthorizedvarianceshallbeincludedintheofficerspermanent
personnel/trainingfileandshallberoutedtotheRangeMaster.
QualificationsSeeFirearmsUnitDirectives
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P10.003
PropertyandEvidence
Abandoned,Stolen,SeizedVehicles
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RecoveredStolenVehicles
Recoveredstolenvehiclesshallbehandledasfollows:
Ifevidenceprocessingisneeded,evidenceseizuresproceduresshallbefollowed.
Iftheownercanbeimmediatelylocated,theofficerwillcomplywiththeownersrequestto
eitherhavethevehicletowedattheownersexpenseorleavethevehicleatthescene
undertheownersresponsibility.
Iftheownercannotbeimmediatelylocated,thevehicleshallbeimpounded,towedtothe
Cityoperatedstoragelot,andinventoried.
Accidents:
Ifavehicleisinvolvedinatrafficaccidentandmustbetowedtoeliminateatraffichazardor
obstruction,thedriverisexpectedtomaketheirownarrangementsasexpeditiouslyaspossible.If
thedriverisunableorunwillingtodoso,theofficershallhavethevehicletowedbyatowing
company.AVDRshallbecompletedifatowisorderedwithoutthedriversauthorityorknowledge.
ArrestofaDriver:
Thevehiclemaybeleftatthesceneifthevehicleisnotneededforevidentiarypurposes.NoVDRis
requiredifthevehicleisturnedovertoanotherpersonorifthedrivergivesrecordedaudioconsent
toleavethevehicleatthescene.IfnoVDRiscompletedandthevehicleisleftatthescene,an
officershallnotethelicensenumber,owner,andlocationofthevehicleonthegeneralreport.
However,ifnoconsentisgiven,thevehicleshallbetowedandaVDRcompleted.Aninventoryshall
becompletednotingthepresenceofanyitemsofsignificantvalueandtheitemsdisposition.
Ifavehiclesdriverisarrestedandthevehicleistobeheldforevidentiarypurposes,followevidence
seizuresprocess.
TowingofVehicles:
VehiclesabandonedshallbetowedfromI84andonI184/U.S.20/26(connector).Ifthedriveris
arrestedfromavehicleandthereisnoonetoimmediatelyremovethevehicleoffthefreeway,the
vehicleshallbetowed.AVDRandaninventoryofthevehiclecontentsshallbecompleted.
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P10.005
DUIEvidentiaryBloodSamples
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WhenprobablecauseforaDUIarrestexists,thesuspectmaybeaskedtosubmittoabloodtest
subsequenttoarrest,outsideofarrestifthesuspectishospitalized,orwhenotherexigent
circumstancesexist.
P10.006
BoisePoliceDepartmentemployeesarenotauthorizedtowithdrawblood.Approved
medicalpersonnelshallbeusedtocollectbloodsamplespursuanttoIdahoCode188003.
ThebloodsampleshallbecollectedinthekitprovidedbytheIdahoStatePoliceForensic
Laboratory.Thecollectionofthebloodsampleshallbeattendedandwitnessedbythe
investigatingofficer,whoshallretaincustodyoftheevidentiarysamplesandbookthekit
intoevidence.(RevisedJuly2016)
NCICEntries
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NCICentryadditionalrequirements:
Missingpersonssignatureformmustbeobtainedpriortoentrybeingmadeforanadult
overageof21.
Stolenvehiclelicenseplatesrequirebothplates.Singlelicenseplatesmaybeenteredifthe
followingcriteriaareallmet:
o Theftoftheplateisestablished.
o TheremainingplateissurrenderedandbookedintoProperty.
o Thevictimagreestocancelthemissingplatesregistration.
Recordswillbesuppliedwiththefollowinginformationforinitialentry:
TheDRnumberfromtheGeneralreportortheRunaway/MissingPersonreport.
MinimumdescriptiveinformationneededforaninitialNCICentry,including:
o persons:
o Fullname
o Dateofbirth
o SSN(ifavailable)
o Physicaldescription
o Significantcircumstances(ifapply)andtimeofficerarrivedonscene
Includethefollowinginformationforcompleteentry:
o Photoifavailable
o Countyofbirth
o Mothersmaidenname
o Scars/marks/tattoos
o Alcohol/druguse
o Lastseenwearing.
o Physicalproblems/medicationsIfthereareknownphysicalproblems/medications,the
namesofmedicationsandwhattheyareusedforwillbeprovided.Alsoincludeifthe
medicationsarewiththem.
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Vehicle:
o Color
o Year
o Make/model
o Bodystyle
o VIN
o Licenseplatenumberandstateofissue/dateofexpirationlicenseplate
TheemployeeshallnoteonthereportthatNCICwascalledin,theRecordsclerkwhotookthe
information,andthedateandtimeitwascalledin.Also,theemployeewillmarkNCICasenteredon
thereport.
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Conduct
P11.023
Bribes,Discounts,Gratuities,Rewards,andGifts
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AcceptanceofDiscounts
Inacceptingdiscounts,anemployeeshalladheretothefollowing:
Beonduty.
Withintheconstraintsoftheirassignedshifts,patronizeseveraldifferentestablishments,
includingthosenotofferingdiscounts.
Arriveateveryestablishmentwiththeintentandthemeanstopayinfullforitemsordered.
Neveraskforadiscount.
Employeesshallnotacceptfreemeals.
Insomecases,itmaybecorporatepolicytoofferapoliceofficerdiscount.Ifadiscountis
offered,theemployeeshouldcourteouslythankthesubjectmakingtheoffer.Theemployee
maydeclinetheoffer.Iftheestablishmentrefusestoallowtheemployeetodecline,leavea
tipthatcoversthedifferencebetweenthediscountedpriceandthefullpriceoftheitem.
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P11.045
DepartmentReports
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ReportingProcessOverview
Therespondingofficershalldocumentcomplete,detailedinformationaboutaneventinwritingon
theappropriateform(s).Heshallincludeallavailabledataandpersonalinformationaboutinvolved
individuals,addressingasmanyleadsaspossible.Thereportingofficershallsubmitthereporttohis
FieldCommanderforreview.TheFieldCommandershallreviewthereportandattendantmaterials
forcontent,correctness,andcompleteness.HemayapprovethereportandsubmitittotheWatch
Commanderonduty,orhemay:
Assignadditionalinvestigationorcorrectionstothereportingofficer.
AssignfollowuptoanotherofficerthroughhisChainofCommand.
Supervisorypersonnelshallberesponsibleforthetimelyroutinganddistributionofreports,quality
control,andofficeraccountability.
DutiesoftheReportingOfficer:
Officerswillcompletetheirreportsduringorimmediatelyaftertheirresponsetoacallforservice.
(Exception:Reportsmaybecompletedlaterinashift,butattheofficersearliestopportunity,when
prioritycallsforservicedemandshavesubsided.)
Officersshallcompleteallarrestassociatedreportspriortotheendofthedutyshift.Whenan
officerbelievesitisnecessarytoholdoveraftertheirnormal1042timetocompleteareport,they
shallobtainpriorapprovalfromtheFieldCommanderorWatchCommander.Whenreportsare
completed,theofficershallhanddeliverthemtotheirFieldCommander,ifondutyortotheWatch
Commander.TheWatchCommandershalldelegatetheinitialsupervisoryreportreviewtoanyon
dutyFieldCommander.
Reportreview:FieldCommandersshallmakeeveryefforttoreviewallreports,citations,FI
cards,andallotherassignedwrittenreportssubmittedbysubordinatespriorto1042time.
Reportsshallnotbedivertedfromtheprocessingflow,stored,orleftunattendedforreview
androutingatalaterdateortime.
Notations:TheFieldCommandershallreviewinvestigativereportstodetermineifthe
preliminaryinvestigationrequirescompletion,revision,correction,orotherPatrolDivision
followup.Reportsdivertedforcompletiononlyshallbecompletedbytheofficerwithin24
hoursandresubmittedtotheFieldCommander.
Pre1042BriefingofWatchCommander:Priortogoing1042,eachFieldCommandershall
contacttheondutyWatchCommandertoinformhimofthestatusoftheoffgoingteam,
notifyhimofofficersworkingpremiumtimeandthereasonsforit,andinformhimof
ongoingsituationswhichwillcontinuetothenextshift(s).
DutiesoftheLieutenant/WatchCommander:
Routinelyauditreportsgeneratedbytheirwatchtoinsurequalityofreporting.
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DeliverallapprovedreportstoRecordsbytheendoftheLieutenants/ActingLieutenants
shift.
DailydeliveryofrecordstoAdacountyforcourtproceedings,percurrentagreement.
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P14.005
CommandandSupervision
SupervisionAuthorityandResponsibility
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BasicDaytoDayDuties
Sergeant:
Collectthedailycrimereports,andotherpertinentdocumentsinatimelymanner,priorto
theendofshift,includingtranscribedreports.(Leavingreportsfortheoncomingshiftis
discouraged,unlessspecificnotificationsaremade.)
Reviewallreportsforaccuracy,completeness,elements,properchargingcodes,and
probablecause.(specialattentiontoarrest,andsearch/seizureactions)
Appropriatelyroutethereportsandensurethatthereportsareassignedforfollowupas
necessary.
Ifthereareconcernsorproblemswiththereports,ensurethattheproblemsarecorrected
priortoitbeingrouted.
Youareresponsiblefortheoperationaleffectivenessofyourassignedpersonnelinregards
tothePrioritiesofLife,Mission,GuidingPrinciplesandotherdirectivesasmaybegivenyou.
Lieutenant:
Youareresponsibleforyourwatchspaperwork.
Responsibletoensurethatreportsarereviewed,routed,andsignedbytheSergeant.
MakeappropriatenotationsontheWatchCommandersDaily.
Youareresponsiblefortheoperationaleffectivenessofyourassignedsupervisorsand
teamsinregardstothePrioritiesofLife,Mission,GuidingPrinciplesandotherdirectivesas
maybegivenyou.
SupervisorsResponsibilitiesUseofForce:
Monitorinvolvedofficersuseofforceactivitiestoensurecompliancewithpoliciesand
Procedures.
ConsultwithaLieutenantifproblemsarenotedinsituationswhereforceisapplied.
CompleteandforwardtheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewforeachsubject,unlessthere
isanintentionaluseofdeadlyforce,when:
o Thereisinjuryorcomplaintofinjury
o Hardemptyhandedcontroltechniquesareused
o Vascularneckrestraintisused
o Intermediateweaponsareused
Baton
flexround
conductedenergyweapon
OCspray
caninedeployment
o PIT
Conducttheinitialinvestigationtoobtainanddocumentthefacts.
o Considerthefollowing
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Background:
Whatinformationwereyouprovidedpriortoyourarrival(Dispatch,MDT,
Phone?)
Dispatched/OfficerInitiated/SpecialDutyAssignment.
Uniformed?
Day/Date/Time/Location/Address/SpecificArea.
Officer(s)Involved?
Suspect(s)Involved?
Witness(es)Involved?
EnvironmentalFactors:(Weather,Lighting,Terrain).
KnownViolentBackground?
SuspectDescription:
PhysicalCharacteristics:(Height,Weight,Age,Clothing).
NumberofSuspects?
Drugoralcoholuse?
Fitnesslevel?
Specialtraining?
Background?
Observedmentalstatus?
OfficersPhysicalConsiderations:
Leveloffatigueorinjury?
SizeDisparity:Officer/Suspect.
Wereyouafraidorconcernedforsafety?
Weapon:
Wasthesuspectvisiblyarmed?
Concealedweapon?
Whichweapon/tooldidtheofficeruse?
UseofForce:
Whatwerethereasonsfortheuseofforce?
Whatactionsdidthesuspecttakethatrequiredtheuseofforce?
Typeofforcetechniqueutilized?
Providedetailsoftheactualapplicationofuseofforce.
Whyitwaschosenastheresponse?
Whatwasthesuspectsresponsetotheuseofforce?
Levelsofaggressionandresistanceencountered?
Durationoftheincident?
Injuries:
Suspectinjured?
Priortocontact.
ResultofUOF
Officerinjured?
Witness/VictimInjured?
Ensuremedicaltreatmentwasattained(ifnecessary)
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Ensureallevidencerelevanttotheinvestigationiscollected.
o Photographsofallinjuredparties(digitalimages)
o Dispatchaudioandincidenthistory
o MedicalReleaseformforinjuredsubject(s)
o Tapedinterviewwithsubjectandwitnesses(asnecessaryandwhenpossible)
Interviewinvolvedofficers.
Obtainrecordedinterviewswithsubjectsandwitnesses
CompletethefollowingForms
o IIRSupplementClassIandlengthyClassIIorInquiries.
o AbbreviatedAIRClassIIcomplaintsorInquiries.
o MedicalReleaseifthecomplainanthasreceivedorislikelytoreceivemedical
treatmentforaninjuryreceivedduringtheincident.
o AdministrativePrivilegesForm:MusthaveanemployeeaccusedofaClassIallegation
readandsign.Provideacopyoftheformtotheemployee.Alsoprovideacopyofthe
formtoanyemployeewhorequestsit.
ReviewcompletedAdministrativeUseofForceReviewformwithinvolvedofficerandobtain
theofficerssignature.
Reviewentirerelatedaudio/video.
Completeandattachasupplementalnarrative,ifnecessary.
AttachcopiesofincidentreportsorinterviewtapestotheAdministrativeUseofForce
Reviewform.
SupervisorAdminReviewProcedure:
Forms
ThefollowingformsshallbeusedwhenconductingOIAinvestigations:
IIRSupplementClassIandlengthyClassIIorInquiries.
AbbreviatedAIRClassIIcomplaintsorInquiries.
MedicalReleaseifthecomplainanthasreceivedorislikelytoreceivemedicaltreatment
foraninjuryreceivedduringtheincident.
AdministrativePrivilegesForm:MusthaveanemployeeaccusedofaClassIallegationread
andsign.Provideacopyoftheformtotheemployee.Alsoprovideacopyoftheformtoany
employeewhorequestsit.
HandlingInquiries
Aninquiryisnotacomplaint,butinvolvesquestionsoftheproprietyofanemployeesactionsor
questionsastowhetherproperpolicy,procedure,orlawwasfollowed.Aninquirydiffersfroma
citizensinquiryinthatitisinitiatedbyDepartmentemployees,employeesofotherlaw
enforcementagencies,employeesofprosecutorialagencies,orelectedofficials.Thisclassification
mayonlybeassignedbyOIA.Aninquirywillincludethefollowingprocedures:
Whenaninvestigator/supervisorreceivesacitizenordepartmentinquiry,theyshallgather
asmuchinitialinformationaspossiblefromthecomplainant,includingtelephonenumbers
andanaddress.
Gatherinformationthroughreports,audiofiles,orinterviewsuntilyoucansufficiently
answerthecitizensquestion.
Contacttheconcernedpartyviatelephoneorinwritingmakingnoteofthecontactinyour
report.
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CompleteyourreportanuploaditintotheOIAdatabase.
ConductingInvestigations
ClassIandClassIIInvestigations:
AllClassIcomplaintsshouldbeforwardedtoOIA
Reviewtheinvestigationforanypossiblecriminalviolations.Iffound,consultwiththeOIA
CaptainandCityLegalpriortoproceeding.
Ifthecomplainantwasintoxicatedatthetimethecomplaintwastaken,afollowupcallis
requiredtodetermineifacomplaintinvestigationisrequired.Ifaninvestigationisnot
requireddocumenttheincidentonanabbreviatedAIRasaninquiry.
AllClassIandClassIIinvestigationshavea30dayduedate.Ifadditionaltimeisneededto
completetheinvestigation,theinvestigatorshallrequestanextensionfromtheOIA
Captain.
Obtaincopiesoftheincidentandunithistory(CAD)andMDTTOmessagesifrequired.
Reviewallwrittenreports,audiofilesandvideofootagepertainingtotheincident.Obtain
jailrecordsand/orjailvideoifrelevanttoyourcase.(Videosmustbeobtainedwithin60
daysfromthedateoftheincidentasthesystemispurgedafterthattime.)
Interviewallwitnessesandinvolvedemployees.BPDemployeesshallbegivenatleasttwo
daysnoticebywritten,emailorverbalpriortotheinterview.Allemployeesareentitledto
havearepresentativepresentduringtheirinterview.
Audiorecordinterviewsofinvolvedpartieswithdirectknowledgeinvolvingtheallegation.
ProvideWrittenorverbalnoticeregardingthereceiptofthecomplainttotheemployee
priortothatemployeesinterview.
AdviseanemployeeunderinvestigationofGarrityprivilegesusingtheAdministrative
Privilegesformpriortotheinterview.
Ifthereareanyclaimsofinjury,thecomplainantwillbeaskedtosignaMedicalRelease
Formsothetreatmentrecordsmaybeobtained.
InClassIinvestigationstheinvolvedemployeeshallreadandsignacopyofthe
DepartmentsAdministrativePrivilegesFormpriortotheinterview.Ifawitnessemployee
requeststheybegivenAdministrativePrivilegesatanytime,extendthiscourtesytothem.
Completeyourinvestigativereportfollowingtheformatonthetemplate.
Uploadalldocuments,audioandvideosfilestothecaseintheOIAdatabaseand.
forwardthroughyourchainofcommand.
Awrittenorverbalnoticeshallbegiventotheemployeeandcomplainantregardingthe
finaldispositionofthecomplaint.Verbalnoticesshallbenotedintheinvestigation.
LieutenantsResponsibilities:
TheLieutenantisresponsibleforreviewingandforwardingappropriatecopiesoftheAdministrative
UseofForceReviewformtotheDivisionCommanderwithactionstakenorneeded,aswellasany
recommendations.TheLieutenantwillalsoreviewuseofforceactivitiesbyinvolvedofficer(s)and
makerecommendationsforchangestopolicy,procedure,and/ortraining.
TheDivisionCommandershallreviewtheAdministrativeUseofForceReviewformandforwarditto
theOfficeofInternalAffairs,includinganyconcerns,recommendations,and/ornecessaryfollowup.
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Miscellaneous
P16.002
SignificantMajorEvents
ClickHereforPolicy
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Significantmajoreventsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
PoliceUseofDeadlyForceagainstapersonregardlessofinjury.
Seriousinjuryordeathofanemployee.
Seriousinjuryordeathrelatedtoemployeesactions.
Homicides,fatalcarcrashes,orunusualornoteworthydeathsthatmaydrawmedia
attention.
Bankrobberiesorrobberywithinjuryorlossoflife.
Anemployeeorsuspectismedicallyadmittedtothehospitalasaresultofpoliceaction.
AnynonpreplannedSOUactivation.
Anyjuvenileabductioncommittedbyanunknownsubject(stranger)orAMBERAlert.
Whenasignificantmajoreventoccurs,thereportingemployeeshallnotifythesupervisor,whoshall
advisetheWatchCommander/Lieutenantoftheeventandtheparticulardetails.TheWatch
Commander/LieutenantshouldnotifytheirDivisionCommanderandthePublicInformationOfficer
ifmediainterestisexpected.
TheWatchCommander/Lieutenantwillinitiateacommandtextwiththefollowinginformation:
Natureoftheevent.
Eventlocation.
NameoftheIncidentCommander.
Locationofthecommandpost,ifapplicable.
PhonenumberdesignatedforCommanderstocallforfurtherinformation.
Unusualornoteworthyeventsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
Minorinjurytoemployees.
MajordamagetoDepartmentproperty.
Outoftheordinarycriminaloccurrences.
Arrestofapublicemployeeoraprominentcitizen.
Outstandingarrestsorextraordinarypoliceefforts.
Police/communityrelationsproblems.
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Equipment
P17.003
IntermediateWeapons
ClickHereforPolicy
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P17.004
SpecialtyImpactMunitions(SIMs)
ClickHereforPolicy
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IfitisdeterminedtheSIMroundneedstobedeployed,thefollowingshalloccur:
Asupervisorwillbenotifiedtorespond.Thesupervisorwillbeonscenepriortothe
deploymentoftheSIMunlessthesituationdoesnotallowtimefortheirarrival.Inthiscase,
anofficertrainedinthedeploymentmaymakethedecisiontodoso.
AplanwillbeinplacefortakingphysicalcustodyofthesubjectoncetheSIMhasbeen
deployed.
ThesubjectwillreceivemedicaltreatmentbyEMSand/orhospitalpersonnelafterbeing
struckbyaSIM.
AllpersonnelatthescenewillbenotifiedbyradioorbyothermeansthattheSIMisbeing
deployedandmaybeused.
Photographswillbetakenofthesceneasitexistedatthetime.
Photographswillbetakenofthesubjecttodocumentthepresenceofinjuriesorthelack
thereofregardlessofwhethertherewasanimpactbySIM.
Allspentcasingsandroundsdeployedwillbecollectedforevidence.
AreportdocumentingtheuseoftheSIMwillbecompletedbytheofficerdeployingtheSIM
AsupervisorwillrespondtothesceneandinsurealldocumentationperthePerformance
ReviewPolicyisadheredto.
P17.005
OCAerosol
ClickHereforPolicy
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AuthorizationtoCarryandUse
Ifanemployee,basedontheirtraining,determinestheuseofOCisnecessary,theyshall:
CeaseuseofOCAerosolwhensubjectdiscontinuesresistanceoraggression.
Ensurethesubjectreceivesadequatedecontaminationormedicalattentionafterhaving
beenexposedtoOCAerosol.
Aftersubject(s)havebeencontrolledandsecured,attendtoinnocentbystandersthatmay
havebeenexposed.
Assoonaspossibleaftertheincident,notifyasupervisorthatOCAerosolhasbeenusedand
thenatureoftheincident.
Includedetailsoftheincident,therationalefortheuseofOCAerosol,andtheresultsof
thatuseinrelatedreports.
Ifdeployedbyacivilianemployee,shallnotifydispatchtorequestimmediatepolice
assistance,andwillnotifyapatrolsupervisor,aswellastheirimmediatesupervisor.
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P17.006
ConductedEnergyWeapon
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
BeforebeingissuedaConductedEnergyWeapon,anofficershallsuccessfullycompletethecertified
ConductedEnergyWeaponclass.Oncompletionoftheprogram,anofficerwillbecertifiedtocarry
andusetheConductedEnergyWeapon.Theofficershall:
Conductasparktesteveryday.
SecurelystoretheConductedEnergyWeaponwhenoffduty.
Thesupervisorshall:
Ensuretheofficerisconductingdailysparktests.
CompleteadownloadoftheTaserinformationeverymonthaspartoftheinspectionand
ensurethedateandtimearecorrectontheTaser.
ThedecisiontousetheConductedEnergyWeaponshallbebasedontheimmediatethreatposedby
thesuspecttoofficersorothers(basedoncurrentcaselaw),withconsiderationofthefollowing
factors:
Totalityofthecircumstances
Severityofthecrimecommitted
Prioractsbythesuspect(crimesofviolence,threats,etc.)
Levelofresistance
Topreventthemfromharmingthemselvesorothers
Othercriterialistedfordetermininguseofforce
SeeP1.001CriteriaforUseofForce
Ifanemployee,basedonhistraining,deemsitnecessarytodeployaConductedEnergyWeapon,
theywill:
Contacttheirsupervisor
o Thesupervisorshall:
RespondtotheincidentwhenanofficerindicatesthenecessityfortheConducted
EnergyWeapontobedeployedorwhentheConductedEnergyWeaponhasbeen
deployediftheconditionsdidnotpermitpreviousnotification.
Ensureallpaperworkiscompletedandfollowallguidelinesasstatedinthe
PerformanceReviewProcedure.
EnsureallpersonnelatthescenearenotifiedbyradioorothermeansthattheConducted
EnergyWeaponisbeingdeployedandmaybeusediftimeandconditionspermit.
EnsurethataplanisinplacefortakingphysicalcontrolofthesubjectoncetheConducted
EnergyWeaponhasbeendeployed.
Useminimumactivationsnecessarytocontrolthesubject.Subsequentcycleswillnot
exceedthreeapplicationsunlessexigentcircumstancesexist.
Oncethesuspectisrestrainedorhascomplied,thereshouldbenofurtheruseofthe
ConductedEnergyWeapon.
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EnsurethesubjectreceivesmedicaltreatmentbyEMSinthefieldand/orhospitalpersonnel
afteraConductedEnergyWeapondeployment.OnlyEMSormedicalpersonnelshall
removeprobesfromtheConductedEnergyWeapon.
Requestphotographsbetakenofprobeimpactsitesandanyotherrelatedinjuries.
Probesthathavepenetratedabodyshouldbetreatedasbiohazardousandhandled
properly.
SubmitaBlueTeamtoInternalAffairsregardingtheincidentifanofficerreddotsa
subjectandgainscompliancewithoutdeployment.Theofficerwillalsonotifyhisorher
supervisor.
Inthecaseofafleeingsubject,thefactthatthesubjectisfleeingshallnotbethejustificationfor
useoftheConductedEnergyWeapon.
Unlessexigentcircumstancesexist,theConductedEnergyWeaponwillnotbeused:
Onwomenknowntobeorthatobviouslyappeartobepregnant.
Onelderlypersons,youngchildren,andvisiblyfrailpersons.
Onpassivesubjects.
Incombustibleenvironments.
Onahandcuffedsubjectunlessactivelyresistingorexhibitingactiveaggressiontoprevent
individualsfromharmingthemselvesorothers.
Onsubjectsinphysicalcontrolofavehicleinmotion,includingautomobiles,trucks,
motorcycles,ATVs,bicycles,andscooters.
Onsubjectsinalocationwhereafallmaycausesubstantialinjuryordeath.
MultipleConductedEnergyWeaponDeployments
NomorethanoneofficershouldactivateaConductedEnergyWeaponagainstapersonatatime
unlessexigentcircumstancesexist.
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P17.007
DutyBelt
ClickHereforPolicy
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DutybeltsshallbeofbuckleorVelcroclosuredesign.Allbeltsshallbe2incheswideandmadeof
Departmentapprovedmaterial.Thebeltsshallbeproperlyfittedtothewearerswaistto
completelycoverthetrouserbelt.MirageNytekdutygear(withtheexceptionoftheholster)is
authorizedforuseasoptionalequipment,purchasedattheofficersexpense.
DutyBeltAccessories
Dutybeltaccessoriesshalladheretothefollowing:
Holster:AuniformedofficershallonlycarryDepartmentapprovedholstersforuniformed
use.AK9officermaywearthespeciallydesigned,DepartmentapprovedholsterforK9
officers.AnynonuniformofficershallonlycarryaDepartmentapprovedplainclothes
holster.
AmmunitionCarriers:Eachuniformedofficershallcarryaminimumoftwoextra,magazines
withDepartmentauthorizedcartridges.
HandcuffsandCase:HandcuffsshallbeDepartmentapprovedhingedorstandardlink
chain.Theymaybechrome,nickelplated,blued,orplainsteel.Onesetminimumortwo
setsmaximumshallbecarriedonthedutybelt.Atleastonehandcuffkeyshallbecarriedby
theuniformedofficer.TheDepartmentwillissuetwosetsofhandcuffs(onehingedandone
chained)toeachofficer.Thehandcuffcaseshallaccommodateoneortwohandcuffs.Itshall
haveafullflapcover,equippedwithaVelcro,hiddensnap,black,orachromefastener.A
maximumoftwosingleoronedoublehandcuffcaseshallbewornonthedutybelt.
BatonRingorExpandableBatonHolder:Thebatonringshallbeofloopdesign,
approximatelyinchwideand5incheslongwithablackchromeringatthebottom,
approximately2inchesindiameter,toholdthebaton.Theexpandablebatonholdershall
beblackbasketweave.Whenworn,eitherthebatonringortheholderwillbewornonthe
dutybelt.
OCAerosolandCarrier:TheOCAerosolcarriershallbeaclosedtop,highridedesign.
DigitalVoiceRecorderandHolder:Theminidigitalrecordershallbecarriedbyeach
uniformedofficer.Theminidigitalrecordermayalsobecarriedinthepocketoftheuniform
shirt.
ConductedEnergyWeapon:TheConductedEnergyWeaponwillbewornonthedutybelt
orasothersauthorizedbythedepartment.
BeltKeepers:Beltkeepersshallbeto1inchwideand6incheslong.Theoppositeends
aretobeequippedwithchrome,hidden,orblacksnapsandfasteners.
OtherDutyBeltAccessories:WiththeChiefsapproval,otheroptionalbeltaccessoriesmay
beworn,providedthatitiscarriedinablack,basketweave,leathercarrieroffullflap
design.
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P17.019
ElectronicTrackingSystem
ClickHereforPolicy
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P17.020
Audio/VideoRecordings(RevisedJuly2016)
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
OfficersshalltageachdigitalfilewithDRnumber,citationnumber,andsuspectnamewhen
applicable.
Officershoulduploaddigitalfilesfromthedevicetotheelectronicstoragesystempriortotheend
oftheirshift,regardlessofcontent.
Audio/VideoReviewandEditingofRecordedMedia
Officerswillhavereviewaccesstotheirownrecordedmedia,butBPDreservestherightto
limitorrestrictanyofficerfromviewingmediaoraccessingmediasystemsorsoftware.
Officerswillnothavereviewaccesstorecordedmediaofotherofficers,unlessgranted
permissionfromasupervisor.
Supervisorsmayreviewmediawhenitpertainstoofficialduties.
RecordedmediamaybeusedfortrainingpurposeswithauthorizationfromtheChiefor
designee.
Officersmayallowcitizenstoreviewrecordingsaspartofaninvestigation.
InadvertentRecordings
Ifanofficerinadvertentlyrecordsaneventnotsubjecttotherequirementsofthisprocedurea
requesttoremovetherecordingortheinadvertentportionoftherecordingmaybesubmittedtoa
LieutenantortheChiefsdesignee.Editinginthemiddleofthecontactisnotallowed.
Thefollowingeditingprocesswillbefollowed:
Officerswilluploadthefileperthenormalprocess.
OfficerswillfillouttheeditingrequestformandsubmittoaLieutenantforreview.
LieutenantwillforwardtherequesttoOIA.
OIAwillreviewand,ifappropriate,approvethefiletobeedited.
OIAwillcompletetheredactionorremovethefileasappropriate,ormayforwardthefileto
thePublicRecordsCustodiantocompletetheredaction.
Throughtheeditingprocessacopyoftheoriginalfilewillbecreatedandthisversionwillbe
availableshoulditberequestedforcourt.
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P30.001
PersonnelAdministration
PerformanceRecognition,Commendations,andAwards
ClickHereforPolicy
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NominatingProcedure
AllawardsthatrequiretheapprovalandpresentationbytheChiefshallfirstbereviewedbythe
AwardsCommittee.Thoseawardsthatdonotmeetthiscriteria,suchascommendationsand
employeerecognitions,maybeapprovedandpresentedbytheappropriateCommanderor
supervisoranddonotrequirereviewbytheAwardsCommittee.
Anyemployeemaynominateanotheremployeeforanawardandisencouragedtodosoassoonas
possibleafterameritoriousincident.Thenominatingemployeeshouldfillinthenominee,incident
data,anddescriptionoftheactionsontheformandsubmititthroughtheDivisionCommanderto
theAwardsCommittee.Theformshallnotincludetheclassofaward.
DepartmentAwardsandCommendations
Individualserviceawardsarebasedonexceptionalperformanceofduty(clearlyabovethatnormally
expected)whichhascontributedmateriallytothesuccessofamajorprojectorfieldoperation,in
that:
Conductwassignificantlysuperiortonormalconduct.
Demonstratedpositivepersonalinitiativeandexpertise.
Exhibitedconductwhichwouldtendtoestablishapositiverolemodelforother
employees/units.
Exhibitedcooperativeandproductivebehaviorwhichsignificantlyfurtheredthepolice
mission.
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P30.003
TransfersandPromotions
ClickHereforPolicy
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ApplicantEligibility
AllselectionprocessesforskillareasshallbeopentoallCorporals,SO2s,SO3s,andPO3s.Additional
yearsofexperiencemayberequiredifsuchrequirementsareestablishedbyanoutsideagencyfor
certificationpurposes.Ifnoofficersmeetingtheaboveeligibilitycriteriasignuporpassthe
selectionprocess,anyPO1orPO2willbecomeeligibletoparticipateintheselectionprocess.Ifno
PO1orPO2signsuporpassestheselectionprocess,theChiefshalldeterminethemannerinwhich
thevacantpositionwillbefilled.
SelectionProcess
Anannouncementshallbepublished,statingthefollowing:
Openposition.
Signupperiod.
Applicanteligibility.
Descriptionoftheselectionprocess.
Applicationinstructions.
Durationofastandinglist,ifappropriate.
Theemployeeshallbenotifiedofdatesandtimessetfortheoralintervieworotherprocesses
describedintheannouncement.TheselectionprocessshallbeadministeredbyPersonneland,ata
minimum,shallincludeareviewofrecentjobperformance,asupervisoryrecommendation,a
reviewofpersonalqualifications,andareviewofdisciplinaryaction(Departmentreviewonly).In
ordertobeselectedforanassignmentorforastandinglist,theemployeemustachieveafinalscore
of70%ormoreorasdesignatedbyposting.Eachemployeeshallbenotifiedoftheirscoreonthelist
uponcompletionoftheselectionprocess,whilepersonnelordersshallannouncetheselected
transferdate.TheChiefmaymakeaselectionfromthelist,butisnotobligatedtoselectthehighest
rankingperson.
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P30.015
AccidentsandInjuries
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
WorkersCompensation
Allworkers'compensationclaimswillbeinitiatedthroughHumanResources.Acivilianemployee
shallrefertotheBoiseCityEmployeesPolicyHandbook,andaswornemployeeshallrefertothe
CollectiveLaborAgreement.Timeoffwhileonworkerscompensationisviewedastimeworkedfor
senioritypurposes.
Ifanofficerisunabletoworkduetoadutyrelatedinjuryandisbeingpaidworkerscompensation,
theirtimeoffisrecordedasregularpayworkerscompensation(RWO).Aphysicianmustauthorize
alltimeofffromworkinwriting.Ifanofficerisunabletoworkduetoaninjury,andtheworkers
compensationclaimisnotdecided,theirtimeoffisrecordedassick,vacation,orcompensatory
leave.Intheeventtheclaimisdecidedasaworkerscompensationclaim,thehoursnotworkeddue
totheinjuryarecoveredbyworkerscompensationandtheofficerssickleave,vacationleave,or
compensatoryleavewillberestoredpertheregulation.Justaswithsickleave,workscompensation
hoursshallnotbeconsideredashoursworkedforthepurposeofcomputingovertimeor
compensatorytime.
AnofficerspaywillbekeptwholebytheCityduringtheirleaveonworkerscompensation.Ifan
officerisearningworkerscompensationandaholidayfallsontheirregularlyscheduleddayto
work,theyarenotentitledtoadditionalpay.Ifanofficerisearningworkerscompensationanda
holidayfallsontheofficersregularlyscheduleddayoff,theyshallbecompensatedfortheholiday
atstraighttime.
Whenanofficerreturnstodutyfollowinganinjurycoveredbyworkerscompensation,theyshallbe
allowedtoattendfollowupdoctorappointmentsortherapistassistedphysicaltherapysessions
whileonduty.Flextimemaybegrantedbytheirimmediatesupervisoriftheseappointmentsare
attendedduringoffdutyhours.Ifanofficerisreleasedbyaphysiciantoreturntotemporarylight
dutywork,availabilityandassignmentwillbecoordinatedbytheExecutiveOfficer.
WorkersCompensationClaims
Forformalclaimsforworkerscompensationbenefits,theemployeeshall:
Havesufferedadutyrelatedaccidentresultinginaninjuryorasubstantiateddutyrelated
illness.
SeektreatmentwiththeCitysdesignatedapprovedproviders.(Notlimitedtoemergency
roomtreatment).
FillouttheonlineEmployeeIncident/InjuryReportingformwithin48hoursoftheinjuryor
illness,whetherdutytimeislostornot.
Iftheemployeeisunable,theirsupervisorshallsubmittheformwithin48hours.TheIC
formwillbecompletedbyHumanResourcesonbehalfoftheemployeeifmedical
treatmentissought.
P30.017
LightDuty
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ontheemployeescurrentshiftorwithintheircurrentDivision.Lightdutyassignmentavailabilityis
dependentuponDepartmentneed,shifthours,andtheemployeescompliancewiththeabove
conditionsandabilitytoperformthelightdutyassignmentconsistentwithanyworkrestrictionsand
theemployeesrehabilitationandreturntoactivedutyasquicklyaspracticable.
Iftheemployeeworkslessthan40hoursaweek,theyshalluseaccruedtime(sick,annual,comp)or
workerscompensationtimetocompletethe40hourworkweek.
AssignmenttoLightDuty
Lightdutyassignmentsthatareexpectedtolastlessthanone40hourworkweekwillbe
madebytheemployeesDivisionCommander.TheemployeesDivisionCommanderwill
informthePDSCommanderofthistypeoflightdutyassignment.
Itmaytakeuptotwoweeksforanassignmenttobemade,ifavailable.Duringthatperiod,
anemployeenotonworkerscompensationwouldneedtoutilizeaccruedleavebalances.
ThePatrolExecutiveOfficerwillhaveresponsibilityfortheadministrationofthelightdutyprogram
withsupportfromtheLDCinBPDPersonnel.ThePatrolExecutiveOfficerwillberesponsiblefor
identifyingappropriatelightdutyassignments.TheLDCwillberesponsibleforthecollection,
retention,andreviewofallmedicalrelatedpaperworkandthecoordinationandtrackingof
employeelightdutyassignments.
Theemployeewillensureallnecessarypaperwork(physiciansmedicallimitations,releases,etc.)is
completedandonfilewiththeLDCinPersonnel.
Whenanemployeeisplacedonlightdutystatusthey:
ShallprovidetheLDCwithanupdateevery30daysofmedicallimitations.
Shallcontinuetoreceiveshiftdifferentialpayassociatedwiththeirregularlyscheduledshift
priortothelightdutyassignment,iftheinjuryoccurredonduty.
Willbeentitledtoearnannualandsickleavebenefitsasearnedpriortothelightduty
assignment.
Willbeallowedtouseearnedtimeoffwhileonlightduty.
Willbeallowedtogotomedicalortherapeuticappointments.
o Ifworkrelated,ondutyorflex.
o Ifnotworkrelated,theinjuredemployeewillusetheiraccruedtimeoff.
WillnotbeallowedtoworkovertimeotherthanCourtorPenaltyCourtOT.
Willnotbeentitledtoworkholidaysduringtheirlightdutyassignment.Ifaholidayfallson
theemployeesscheduleddayoff,theemployeewillberequiredtotakeadayoffduringthe
weektoavoidanyadditionalcompensationforthatholiday.
Agreestogiveprioritytothelightdutyassignment,advisetreatingmedicalprofessionalsof
anyoffdutyemploymentactivity,andnotperformanyoffdutyemploymentactivity
inconsistentwithmedicaladvice.
Employeeswillnotexerciseanyofthestatutorylawenforcementpowersofalaw
enforcementofficerwhileonlightduty.
Shallnotbevisiblyoreasilyrecognizableasbeingarmedorapoliceofficer.
Shallnotwearpoliceuniformsnoroperateaninservicemarkedpolicevehicle.Employees
assignedatakehomecarshallleaveitattheplaceofworkonlytobedrivenwhileactually
workingtheirlightdutyassignmentwhennecessary.
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Areencouragedtobearmed(forselfdefense)whileonlightdutyifinjuriesand/or
conditionspermit.
Willberequiredtocompleteafirearmsrefreshertrainingwithin30daysofreturningtofull
dutystatus,ifofficerisoffformorethan180days.Theshootwillbedeterminedbythe
RangeMaster.
Shallberequiredtomeetyearlyfirearmsqualificationstandards
ThePatrolExecutiveOfficermaywaiveanyoftheabovelimitationswhenitisinthebestinterestof
theDepartmentand/ortheemployee.
LightDutySupervision
Thetemporarysupervisorofthelightdutyemployeeshall:
MonitorworkproducttoensuretheneedandvaluetotheDepartment.
Ensuretimesheetsarecompletedandturnedin.
InformthePatrolExecutiveOfficeroftheprogressoflightdutyassignment
.
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P30.020
DeathofaLawEnforcementEmployee
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Dependinguponthedesiresoftheemployeesfamily,theDepartmentwillprovidesupportand
participation,asdescribedforthefollowingsituations.TheDepartmentwilltakeactiontoallow
officersandcivilianstoattendfuneralceremonies,ascircumstanceswarrant.
SwornOfficerOnDutyIncident
TheDepartmentwillappointaFamilyLiaisonandwillprovidedirectsupporttotheimmediate
family.PEERSupportTeam,VictimWitnessCoordinators,andSpousesAuxiliarywillassistin
coordinationofmeetingfamilyneeds,suchasmealsandotherservices.Thissupportwillcontinue
untilthefamilynolongerneedsitorasitisdeterminedbytheChief.TheDepartmentwilltake
actionsnecessarytoprovideforthesafetyandsecurityofthefamily.TheDepartmentwilldesignate
anHonorGuardthatwillremainwiththebodyatalltimesuntilthebodyisinterredatthegravesite.
Anofficialmourningperiodwillbeannouncedandwillextendfromthetimeofdeathuntil0001of
thedayfollowingthefuneral.Duringthisperiod,eachofficerwillwearblackmourningbandson
theirbadges,civiliansmaywearblackribbonsorothersimilarsignsofmourning,andDepartment
flagswillbeflownathalfstaff.
TheDepartmentwilldesignateHonorGuardtodirectlyparticipateintheplanning,coordination,
andimplementationofallaspectsofthefuneral,processions,gravesiteceremonies,andanyother
relatedevent.
Participationmayinclude:
BenefitcoordinationbyASDwithassistancefromaVictimWitnessCoordinatorandCity
HumanResources
HonorGuard
AmericanFlagPresentationtoFamily
Motorcade
CaissonorHearse
ColorGuard
RifleTeam
PipesandDrums
Final1042
Driversforfamilycars
Escortsduringthefuneral
TheDepartmentwillpaytheexpensesofoneescortofficerforthefamilytoattendtheformal
memorialserviceinWashingtonD.C.whentheofficersnameisplacedonthePoliceOfficers
MemorialMonument.
SwornOfficerDeathDuetoIllnessorOffDutyIncident
TheDepartmentwill,ataminimum,participateasfollows:
Planningandimplementationofthefuneralprocessionandrelatedtraffic,parking,etc.
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BenefitcoordinationbyASDwithassistancefromaVictimWitnessCoordinatorandCity
HumanResources
Familyliaison
HonorGuardPresenceatFuneral
AmericanFlagPresentationtoFamily
RifleTeam
PipesandDrums
Driversforfamilycars
Escortsduringthefuneral
SwornOfficerRetired
TheChiefwilldeterminethelevelofsupportandparticipation,consideringhowlongtheofficerwas
employedbyBPD,howlongtheofficerhasbeenretired,andthelocationofthefuneral.Ifthe
funeraliswithinthelocalareaandifdesiredbythefamily,theDepartmentmayprovidemotor
escorts,HonorGuard,pallbearers,andpipers.Ifthefuneralisnotwithinthelocalcommutingarea,
theDepartmentshouldsendflowersandcondolencesataminimum.
CivilianEmployeeDeathDuetoIllness,Accident,orOffDutyIncident
TheChiefwilldeterminethelevelofsupportandparticipationbaseduponhowlongthecivilianwas
employedbyBPD,howlongtheyhadbeenretired(ifapplicable),andthelocationofthefuneral.If
thefuneraliswithinthelocalareaandifdesiredbythefamily,theDepartmentmayprovidemotor
escorts,pallbearers,andpipers,butnottheflag,HonorGuard,orariflesalute(thesehonorsare
reservedforswornofficers).Ifthecivilianisaqualifyingveteran,thesehonorsmaybeprovidedasa
partofamilitaryserviceprovidedbytheveteransbranchofserviceorVeteransofForeignWars.If
thefuneralisnotwithinthelocalcommutingarea,theDepartmentshouldsendflowersand
condolencesataminimum.
CivilianEmployeeOnDutyDeaths
TheDepartmentwillappointaFamilyLiaisonandwillprovidedirectsupporttotheimmediate
family.PEERSupportTeam,VictimWitnessCoordinators,andSpousesAuxiliarywillassistin
coordinationofmeetingfamilyneeds,suchasmealsandotherservices.Thissupportwillcontinue
untilthefamilynolongerneedsitorasitisdiscontinuedbytheChief.TheDepartmentwilltake
actionsnecessarytoprovideforthesafetyandsecurityofthefamily.
Anofficialmourningperiodwillbeannouncedandwillextendfromthetimeofdeathuntil0001of
thedayfollowingthefuneral.Duringthisperiod,eachofficerwillwearblackmourningbandson
theirbadges,civiliansmaywearblackribbonsorothersimilarsignsofmourning,andDepartment
flagswillbeflownathalfstaff.
TheDepartmentwilldesignateemployees,underthedirectionoftheChiefofPolice,todirectly
participateintheplanning,coordination,andimplementationofallaspectsofthefuneral,
processions,gravesiteceremonies,andanyotherrelatedevent.
DeathofaSwornOfficerinAnotherAgency
WithintheStateofIdaho
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TheDepartmentwilloffersupportintheplanningandcoordinationofthefuneralandrelated
eventsandwillsendadetailofofficerstobedeterminedbytheChief.Serviceonsuchadetailwill
bevoluntary.TheDepartmentwillcovertravelandperdiemfortheseofficersandofficerswillflex
theirtime.
InStatesAdjacenttoIdaho
TheDepartmentwillsendadetailof2HonorGuardofficers.Serviceonsuchadetailwillbe
voluntary.TheDepartmentwillcovertravelandperdiemfortheseofficersandofficerswillflex
theirtime.
InOtherStates
DepartmentcondolencesandparticipationwillbedeterminedbytheChief.
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Training
P32.001
Training
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
Anemployeewillassistintheidentificationoftheirowntrainingneeds,initiatingtrainingrequests,
attendingapprovedtraining,andensuringthattheyreceiveverificationofcompletedtraining.Itis
anemployeesresponsibilitytochecktheirtrainingrecordsandensurethattheyremainin
compliancewiththeminimumnumberofhoursrequiredbyPOSTeverytwoyears.
Anemployeeattendingtrainingshallberesponsiblefortheirattendanceandconduct.Employees
shallattendontimeintheproperattire,conductthemselvesprofessionally,andwillhaveall
necessaryequipmentforthetraining.Anemployeewhomissesscheduledtrainingforanyreason
(includingcourtrequirements)shallcontacttheTrainingSectionandarrangeformakeuptraining.If
anemployeereceivesasubpoenaafterbeingapprovedfortraining,theywillnotifytheCourt
Liaisontodeterminewhetherornotthecasecanberescheduled.Ifnot,theemployeewillattend
court,evenifitmeansmissingscheduledtraining.
SupervisorsResponsibility:
Asupervisorwillcollectinputfromassignedemployees,assesstheirtrainingneeds,andpursue
appropriatetrainingopportunities.
Supervisorsshallensurethatassignedemployeessignupforandattendrequiredtraining.Ifan
excusedabsence,suchasillnessorcourt,interfereswithscheduledtraining,supervisorsshall
ensurethattheTrainingSectionisnotifiedandtheemployeeisrescheduled.
SupervisorswillutilizetheiLearnsystemtomakeassignmentsforonlinetraininganddocument
review;e.g.PolicyManualupdatesandLegalBulletins.Supervisorswillalsomonitortimely
completionoftheseassignmentsaswellasthoseassignmentsmadebythePlanningandTraining
Section.
TheDivisionCommanderwillidentifyandorganizetrainingneedswithintheirdivision,provideinput
totheannualtrainingplan,andpursueappropriatetrainingopportunities,includingtheapprovalof
trainingrequestsfortheirsubordinates.TheDivisionCommanderwillalsoparticipateonthe
TrainingCommittee.
TrainingCommitteeResponsibilities:
TheBPDTrainingCommitteeisresponsibleforcoordinatingthedevelopmentofanannualtraining
planandbudget,reviewingproposalstodevelopneworreviseexistingdepartmenttrainingcourses
orprograms,providingfortechnicalandpolicyreviewandapprovalofneworrevisedtraining
coursesandmaterials,andprovidingguidanceandassistance,asneededtothePlanningand
TrainingSectionSupervisor.
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PublicAffairs
P34.001
MediaRelations
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
CooperationwiththeMedia:
Anemployeewillextendeveryreasonablecourtesytonewsmediarepresentativesatcrimescenes,
providingthereisnointerferencewithpoliceoperationsorthemovementoftraffic.Media
representativesmaybedeniedaccesstocertainareasifsuchaccesswouldendangertheirownlives
orthelivesofothers.
AuthorizednewsmediarepresentativeswillhavereasonableaccesstotheCommunications
Director,theChiefortheirdesignee,andoperationsoftheDepartment.Wheninformationmustbe
deniedtoamediarepresentative,thebasisforthatdenialwillbeexplained.ThisDepartment
recognizesauthorizedidentificationfromalllocal,national,andinternationalnewsorganizations.
Failureofmediapersonneltopresentauthorizedidentificationmayprovidegroundsforrestricting
accesstorequestedinformationortoincidentscenes.
Duringsearchesofprivateproperty,themediashallnotbeallowedentranceunlesstheproperty
ownergivestheirpermissionanditdoesnotinterferewithanongoinginvestigationorthepolice
mission.
ReleaseofInvestigativeInformation:
Informationreleaseregardinganongoingcriminalinvestigationshallbecoordinatedbetweenthe
leaddetective,CIDSergeantorLieutenantandtheCommunicationsDirector.
PermittedInformationRelease:
Thefollowinginformationmaybereleased:
Thetypeornatureofaneventorcrime.
Thelocation,date/time,damages,andageneraldescriptionofhowtheincidentoccurred.
Requestsforaidinlocatingevidence,acomplainant,orasuspect.Theidentityofasuspect
maybereleasedpriortoarrest,ifsuchinformationwillaidinapprehendingthesuspector
servetowarnthepublicofpotentialdanger.
Thenumberofemployeesorpeopleinvolvedinaneventorinvestigationandthelengthof
theinvestigation.
Thenamesofofficersinvolvedinacriticalincident(releasedassoonaspossible).
Thenamesofjuveniles14andolderchargedwithacrime(notastatusoffense),unless
sealedbyacourtorderfollowingapprovalbytheChiefortheirdesignee.
Otherinformation,suchasthename,gender,age,andaddressofsubject(s)arrested,may
bereleasedsubjecttotherestrictionslistedinProhibitedInformationRelease.
ProhibitedInformationRelease:
Thefollowinginformationmaynotbereleased:
Theidentityofacrimevictimorwitnessoranyinformationthatwouldconstitutean
unwarrantedinvasionofpersonalprivacyforcrimevictimsorwitnesses.
Theidentityofajuvenileundertheageof13whoisasuspectinacasesubjecttothe
juvenilecourtsjurisdiction.
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Theidentityofadeceasedpersonpriortonotificationofthenextofkinbythecoroner.
Theresultsofanyinvestigativeprocedure(lineups,polygraphs,fingerprintcomparison,
ballisticstests,orotherprocedures).Thefactthatthesetestshavebeenperformedmaybe
revealedwithoutfurthercomment.
Informationwhich,ifprematurelyreleased,mayinterferewiththeinvestigationor
apprehension(i.e.,thenatureofleads,specificsofanMO,detailsofthecrimeknownonly
totheperpetratorandthepolice,orinformationthatmaycausethesuspecttofleeormore
effectivelyavoidapprehension).
Evidentiaryinformationthatmayadverselyaffectcriminalorcivilproceedings,includingthe
existenceornonexistenceofaconfession.
Specificcauseofdeath,unlessofficiallyannouncedbythecoroner.
ThehomeaddressortelephonenumberofanyDepartmentemployee.
Theamountofmoneyormonetaryvalueofitemstakenduringarobbery.Anundisclosed
amountofmoneyoritemsofundisclosedvalueistherecommendedstatement.
Informationaboutthemedicalconditionofaninjuredindividual.
ReleaseofArrestInformation:
Thefollowinginformationmaybereleased:
Thesuspectsnameandage.Thesuspectsresidence,occupationandfamilystatusmayonly
bereleasedifitdoesnotidentifythelocationofvictims,witnessesorinterferewithan
ongoinginvestigation.
Thetimeandplaceofthearrest,whetherpursuitorresistancewasencountered,whether
weaponswereused,chargesplacedagainstthesuspect,andthedescriptionofcontraband
seized.
Theamountofbondandplaceofthesuspectsdetention.
ProhibitedInformationRelease:
Thefollowinginformationmaynotbereleased:
Priorcriminalconvictionrecord,character,orreputationofasuspect.
Existenceorcontentsofanyconfession,admission,orstatementofasuspect,ortheir
failureorunwillingnesstomakeastatement.
Performanceorresultsofanytestsorthesuspectsrefusalorfailuretosubmittotests(such
asapolygraph).
Identity,statement,orexpectedtestimonyofanywitnessorvictim.
Anyopinionabouttheguiltorinnocenceofadefendantorthemeritsofthecase.
Anyopinionorknowledgeofthepotentialforapleabargainorotherpretrialaction.
RequestsforAccesstoRecords:
Anemployeewishingtoobtaincopiesofofficialreportsforpersonalreasonsshallsubmitapublic
recordsrequestusingtheproceduresforanyrequestingparty.Noemployeeshallusetheirposition
asaDepartmentemployeetoobtaincopiesofanyofficialdocumentforpartiesoutsidethelaw
enforcementandprosecutorialrealm.
ResponsetoInquiriesfromtheMayorsOffice:
RequestsforserviceorinformationfromtheMayorsOfficewillbetrackedbytheChiefsOffice.
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P34.004
RideAlongs
ClickHereforPolicy
PROCEDURE
Allridealongsshallhavethepriorapprovalofasupervisorand/ortheWatch
Commander/Lieutenant.Allapplicants,includingindividualspersonallyknowntotheofficer,shallfill
outaRequestforPoliceRideAlongFormandsignawaiverbeforearidealongisinitiated.Ifthe
riderisajuvenile,aparentorguardianshallalsosignthewaiver.Oncearidealongisassigned,
reviewridealongdocumentsforanyinformationorhistorythatmaycauseconcern.Eitherthe
officerorthesupervisorneedstocontacttheridealongapplicanttosetupadateandtimeofthe
ridealong.
Noridealongsmaycarryaweapon(includingknives,OCspray,etc.)unlesstheyareaswornlaw
enforcementofficerwithjurisdictionwithintheStateofIdaho.Suchofficerswillnotactasanagent
oftheDepartmentandwillhavenolawenforcementresponsibilitiesduringtheridealong,will
dressincivilianclothes,andwillcarrytheweaponconcealed.
Ridealongsmayaccompanyofficersonlyintoareasopenforpublicaccess,unlessapersonwith
standinggrantsconsent.
Eitherthehostingofficerorasupervisormayterminatetheridealongatanytimeifitdetractsfrom
orjeopardizesthesafetyoftheofficerorthelawenforcementmission.
AnofficerwillnotbeassignedmorethantwoDepartmentinitiatedorcitizeninitiatedridealongs
permonth.ADepartmentinitiatedridealongisdefinedasaridealongrequestedbyacitizen
outsideofthoseassociatedwithBPDlawenforcementorthoseinitiatedbyaBPDofficer.
Probationaryofficersshallnottakeanyridealongs.Normally,FieldTrainingOfficerswillnotbe
requiredtotakeridealongs,butmaytakethemonavoluntarybasisorattherequestofa
supervisorinanunusualcircumstance.Supervisorswillensureequitablerotationamongemployees
oftheirshift.Ingeneral,ridealongsshallbefourhoursinlength,unlessmodifiedbythehosting
officerorasupervisor.ParticipantsinDepartmentsponsoredprogramsmayridetheentireshift.
ThePatrolSecretarywillmaintainalldocumentsrelatedtoDepartmentridealongs.
RideAlongParticipantRequirements:
Aridealongparticipantwillmeetthefollowingrequirements:
Allridealongsshallbefreeofanyrecentmajororhabitualviolationsofthelaw,including
drugusageorotheractivitiesorassociationsthatwouldbeconsideredcontrarytolaw
enforcementethicsorcompromiselawenforcementoperations.Suchinformationwillbe
establishedeitherthroughthepersonalknowledgeoftheindividualbyanemployeeor
throughacriminalhistorycheck.TheWatchCommander/Lieutenanthastheauthorityto
approveordisapprovearidealongbasedonpersonalknowledgebyanemployeeor
criminalhistoryoftheproposedridealong.
Allridealongsshallbe18yearsofageorolder,unlessawrittenpetitionforexceptionis
approvedbytheDivisionCommanderortheirdesignee.Alljuvenileridealongswillbe
conductedbetween0700and2400hours.
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CivilianandDepartmentinitiatedridealongparticipantsshallonlyrideonceperyear.
Individualspersonallyknownbytheofficershallnotridemorethanoncepershiftchange,
excludingcivilianemployeesorthoseassociatedwithBPDlawenforcement.TheWatch
Commander/Lieutenantmaygrantexceptionsforunusualcircumstances.
Allridealongsmustbeabletoeffectivelycommunicatewithofficers,dispatch,andother
lawenforcementpersonneltounderstanddispatchorofficerinstructionsandtousethe
radiotosummonassistanceinanemergencysituation.
Individualswithmedicalconditionsthatmaymanifestthemselvesorpossiblybeaffectedby
aridealongwillberequiredtosubmitwrittenconsentfromamedicaldoctor.This
requirementisintendedtoensurethatallparticipantsareabletoadequatelyassistin
emergencysituationsbyperformingneededfunctions,suchasquicklyexitingthevehicle,
running,lyingflatontheground,andusingthepatrolvehicleradiowithoutcompromising
thesafetyorlawenforcementmissionoftheofficer.
Anyindividualknowntobeundertheinfluenceofalcoholormedicationsthatmayimpair
judgmentorsafetyshallnotbeacceptedforaridealong.
RideAlongProcedure:
Officerswhohaveridealongswillensurethefollowingisconducted:
Introducetheridertoasupervisorduringthefirsttwohoursoftheapprovedshift
o Thesupervisorwilldisapproveorterminateanyridealongthattheybelievesmay
jeopardizethesafetyofanofficerorthelawenforcementmissionormaynotbeinthe
bestinterestsoftheDepartment.
Provideasafetybriefingbeforetheridealongbegins,includingthefollowing:
o Shallwearaseatbeltatalltimeswhilethevehicleisinmotion.
o Shallremaininthevehicleatalltimes,unlessinstructedbythehostingofficertodo
otherwise.
o Shallfollowallinstructionsgivenbytheofficer.
o Proceduresincaseofanemergency,toincludeuseofradiotosummonassistance.
Notifydispatchofthepresenceoftheridealong,includingthenameoftheindividual.Ifthe
ridealongisanIdaholawenforcementofficerandiscarryingaweapon,thisshouldalsobe
noted.
Returntheapplicationformandwaiverformstotheirsupervisorwithanyappropriate
comments.
o ThesupervisorwillinitialtheRideAlongWaiverandwillberesponsibleforroutingall
ridealongforms/waiverstothePatrolSecretary.
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GENERAL
Acting:Anemployeewhoisdesignatedtoactinasupervisoryormanagementpositionintheabsence
ofthepersonwhonormallyfillsthatposition.Anactingsupervisorhasalltheauthorityand
responsibilityofthepositioninwhichhe/sheistemporarilyassigned.
AdministrativeIncidentReport(AIR):Aperformancereviewdocumentintendedtocapture
informationandevidenceinmatters,whichmaypertaintocomplaints,claims,orcivilactionsagainst
theDepartmentanditsemployees.TheAIRwillnotbeusedtodocumentacomplaintactually
presentedtoasupervisor,althoughitcanbeusedwhenasupervisorbelievesthataformalcomplaintis
likelytobelodged,butnocomplainanthascomeforward.
AdministrativeInquiry:Areportthatinvolvesquestionsoftheproprietyofanemployeesactionsand
whetherpolicy,procedure,orlawwasfollowed.ThisclassificationmayonlybeassignedbyOIA.These
aredifferentfromcitizeninquiresastheyareinitiatedbyDepartmentemployees,membersofotherlaw
enforcementagencies,membersofprosecutorialagenciesorelectedofficials.
Arrest:Todepriveapersonofhis/herlibertybylegalauthority(BlacksLawDictionary,5thEdition).
Bias:Aninclinationorpreference,especiallyonethatinterfereswithimpartialjudgment.Biascan
alsomeanprejudiceandimplyanirrationalhatredorsuspicionofaspecificgroup,race,orreligion.
BodyFluids:Fluidsincludingblood,vomit,feces,saliva,semen,vaginalsecretions,tears,andurine.
Sweatorperspirationarenothostsforcommunicablediseasesandhavenocontagiousrisk.
BPD:BoisePoliceDepartment.
BradyMaterial:Evidencerelevanttothecredibilityofallwitnesses,includingpoliceofficerswhichcan
includeuntruthfulness,criminalactivityandbias.
ChainofCommand:Aseriesofpositions,eachofwhichisdirectlycommandedbytheemployee
immediatelyaboveit.
ClassIComplaint:Allegingneedlessorexcessiveforce,brutality,violationsofcriminallaw(excluding
minortrafficmisdemeanors),corruption,breachofcivilrights,abuseofauthority,falsearrest,bias
policing,patternsofsimilarClassIIcomplaints,andothersassodesignatedbytheChief.
ClassIIComplaint:Alleginginadequateservices,discourtesy,minorperformanceissues,improper
procedure,orotherlessseriousandnoncriminalconduct.
Collision:Anyphysicalcontactbetweenavehicleandanotherobjectorpersonwheredamageorinjury
isevidentorpossible.
CommunicableDisease:Anydiseasethatiscapableofbeingtransmittedfromonepersontoanother.
Communicablediseasesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,HIV,hepatitis,tuberculosis,andmeningitis.
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CompensatoryTime:Timeearnedinlieuofbeingpaidovertimeorasaresultofoncalltime,court
time,orothertimecoveredbytheCollectiveLaborAgreementortheCityofBoisesEmployeePolicy
Handbook.
Complaints:Acomplaintreceivedfromacitizenallegingconductthatwouldconstituteaviolationof
law,Departmentpolicy,orDepartmentprocedure.ComplaintsarecategorizedasClassIorClassII.
Containment(Ofascene):Tolocateandisolatetheincident,directtheresourcesonhandtokeepthe
suspect(s)orthecrisisinsidetheinnerperimeterwiththeabilitytotacticallyinterdict.
Contaminated:Thepresenceorreasonablyanticipatedpresenceofapotentiallyinfectiousbodyfluid
onanitemorsurface.
CriminalActivity:Anyactivitythatamountstoeitheramisdemeanororfelonyviolationofanylocal,
stateorfederallaw.
CriminalInvestigation:Aninvestigationofanincidenttoascertainalltherelevantevidencesoa
decisioncanbemadeastowhetherornotanemployeecommittedacrimeduringthecourseofevents
thatleduptoandincludedtheincident.
Custody:Anelastictermthatmaymeanactualimprisonmentorphysicaldetentionormerepower,
legalorphysical,ofimprisoningoroftakingmanualpossession(BlacksLawDictionary,5thEdition).
Department:DepartmentorDepartmentalaloneshallmeantheBoisePoliceDepartment.
DepartmentInitiatedInvestigation:Acaseinitiatedbyasupervisororbyinformationbroughtto
supervisoryattentionisclassifiedasDIinvestigation;ifsuchinformationwerereceivedfromacitizen
wouldconstituteacomplaint.ThiswillfurtherbeclassifiedasaClassIorClassIIComplaint.
Detain:Toarrest,tocheck,todelay,tohinder,tohold,tokeepincustody,toretard,torestrainfrom
proceeding,tostay,tostop(BlacksLawDictionary,5thEdition).
Detention:Theactofstoppingorrestrainingasubjectsfreedomtowalkaway,approachingand
questioningasubjectoutsidetherealmofaconsensualencounter,orstoppingasubjectsuspectedof
beingpersonallyinvolvedincriminalactivity.
Directives:Awrittendocumentsignedbyappropriateauthoritywhichgivesinformationorestablishes
policyand/orprocedurefortheDepartmentoranysegmentthereof.
Disability:TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActdefinesdisabilityasaphysicalormentalimpairment
thatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreofthemajorlifeactivitiesofsuchindividual;arecordofsuch
impairment;orbeingregardedashavingsuchanimpairment.Majorlifeactivitiesinclude,butarenot
limitedto,caringforonesself,walking,seeing,hearing,speaking,breathing,learning,andworking.
Employee:BoisePoliceDepartmentpersonnel,bothswornandcivilian.
EthnicGroup:Agroupofpersonsofthesameraceornationaloriginwhosharecommontraits,
languages,customs,andtraditions.
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ExecutiveStaff:TheChiefandtheDeputyChiefs.
ExculpatoryEvidence:Evidencethatmaybenefitthedefenseofanycriminalcasebyshowingfactsthat
arefavorabletoadefendantorthosefactswhichmaydisprovetheallegationsofthecharges.
Exposure:Contactorreasonablyanticipatedcontactofbodyfluidsorotherpotentiallyinfectious
materialswithanopenwound,anareaofbrokenskin,themucusmembraneoftheeyes,nose,or
mouth,orthepiercingoftheskinwithacontaminatedobject.
Family:Spouse,child,parent,sibling,grandparent,orgrandchildandthatoftheemployeesspouses
family(inregardstobereavementleave).
FieldCommander:ASergeantoractingSergeant.
FieldOperationsGuide(FOG):AmanualofinstructionsontheapplicationoftheICS.TheBPDFOGalso
includesanumberofchecklistsforavarietyofsituations.
FieldOperations:Anymultiofficerresponsewherethereexistsaneedforthecoordinationofofficers
ortheassignmentofofficerstodifferenttaskstoaccomplishaspecificobjective.
FieldResponders:Anyofficerwhoreceives,assists,orinitiatesacall.
HateIncident:Anymaliciousoroffensiveactdirectedagainstanindividualorgroupbaseduponthe
individualsorgroupsperceivedrace,religion,culture,disability,ethnicbackground,and/orsexual
orientation.Noncriminalactsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,activitythatwouldcauseanindividualor
membersofagrouptofeelthreatenedorintimidated.
HateMotivatedCrime:Anycriminalactorattemptedactdirectedagainstanindividualorgroupbased
ontheindividualsorgroupsactualorperceivedrace,religion,culture,disability,ethnicbackground,
and/orsexualorientation.
HighRiskWarrant:Anyofthefollowingguidelinesestablishescriteriafordefiningahighriskwarrant
andSOUshallbenotifiedandactivatedforhighriskwarrantsituations,includingthesuspecthasa
propensityforviolenceorahistoryofcarryingweapons(criminalhistory,Intel,CCWarrests,
information),thelocationisbarredorfortified(warningsystems,boobytraps,reinforceddoors),drug
labsbyriskassessment,orinformationindicatesthatthesuspecthasaccesstofirearmsandmayuse
themagainstlawenforcement.
Hostage:Anypersonseizedorkidnappedbyanotherorwhoselifeorsafetyisthreatenedbythe
perpetratorwhoseintentisevadingarrest,escaping,obtainingthereleaseofaprisoner,obtaining
moniesorproperty,orattaininganyotherpurposethroughtheuseofforce.
ImmediateFamilyMember:Spouse,child,orparentofanemployee.
InternalInvestigationReport(IIR):Appliestospecificallegationsofemployeemisconductandisused
todocumentandinitiateaninternalinvestigationastheresultofacomplaint.Thiswillfurtherbe
classifiedasaClassIorClassIIComplaint.
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LegalBulletin:LegalupdatematerialissuedbytheCityAttorneysOffice.Bulletinsdiscussrelevant
Federalcourt,Idahocourtandlegalissuesareapplicabletoallemployees.
May:Permissive,dependinguponsoundjudgment.
Officer:Allswornpersonnel,regardlessofrank,section,oremploymentstatus.
Order:Aninstruction,eitherverbalorwritten,issuedbyasuperioremployee.
PersonalCareerDevelopment(PCD):Adocumentationofdailyperformanceofdutiesusedtoprovide
animmediatesupervisorwithauniformmethodofrecordingindividualworkproductofanemployee.
Eachsupervisorisexpectedtoreinforcesatisfactoryperformanceoremploynecessarycoaching,
counseling,andremedialtrainingtocorrectbehavior.PCDentriesdonotconstitutedisciplinaryaction.
PersonnelOrder:Anorderannouncingemployeepromotions,transfersorchangeofstatuswhichare
maintainedinapersonnelfile.
Race:Agroupofpersonswhopossesscommonphysicalcharacteristics(e.g.,colorofskin,facial
features,etc.)geneticallytransmittedbydescentandhereditythatdistinguishthegroupasadistinct
divisionofhumankind.
RacialProfiling:Thedetention,interdiction,orotherdisparatetreatmentofasubjectonthebasisof
theracialorethnicstatusofthesubject.
RapidResolutionInquiry:ARapidResolutionInquiryinvolvesquestionsofageneralnatureregarding
Departmentpolicy,procedure,orlaw.Noemployeemisconductisalleged.
ReasonableNotification:Thetimeperiodnecessaryforasupervisortoaccommodatearequestfor
compensatorytimeoffwithoutunduedisruptionofoperations.Reasonablenotificationisonefull24
hoursworkdayadvancenoticepriortotheshiftstartingtimeofthefirstdayrequestedoff.
ReligiousGroup:Agroupofpeoplewhosharethesamereligiousbeliefsregardingtheoriginand
purposeoftheuniverseandtheexistenceornonexistenceofasupremebeing(e.g.,Catholics,atheists).
ReportableCollisionStateReportingRequirements:Requirementstatingthatreportablecollisions
mustbereportedasdefinedbystatecode.
Rule:Astatementofpreciselywhatistobedone(ornotdone)inthesameway,everytime,withno
permitteddeviation.Rulesallownorangefordecisionmaking;policyencouragesdecisionmakingby
offeringguides.
Scene:SpecificgeographiclocationsofanincidentwheremostBPDresourcesarelocated,perimeters
areestablished,andevidenceislocated.Examplesofscenesincludecrimesscenes,emergencyscenes
(injuryorimminentinjury),andmajordisasters.
Search:Lookingfororseekingoutthatwhichisotherwiseconcealedfromview.
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SexualOrientation:Asexualattractiontoward,andresponsivenessto,membersofonesownsexor
membersoftheoppositesex(e.g.,homosexuals,heterosexuals,bisexuals,etc.).
Shall:Mandatory.
Should:Advisory.
SpecialOrder:Isissuedtorequiresomeactionorchange.ASpecialOrderisissuedonadepartment
leveltomaketemporarychangeinpolicyorprocedurependingapermanentchangeinthePolicyand
ProceduresManual.SpecialOrdersmaybeissuedonlybytheChief.
Stop:Therestrainingofasubjectslibertybyphysicalforceorashowofauthority.
Supervisor:AnemployeehavingtheauthorityandresponsibilitytocarryoutDepartmentpolicies
andsuperviseandevaluateemployees.Civilianemployeesaswellasofficersmaybesupervisors.
SwornPersonnel:AnofficeroftheBoisePoliceDepartment,asdefinedinIdahoCode19510.
TemporaryFlightRestrictions(TFR):Temporaryairspacerestrictionsfornonemergencyaircraftinthe
incidentarea.TFRsareestablishedbytheFAAtoensureaircraftsafety,andarenormallylimitedtofive
nauticalmileradiusand2000feetinaltitude.(ExamplesofincidentswhereaTFRmaybeusedarea
Foothillsfire,flood,oraplanecrash.)
TrainingBulletins:ArewrittenarticlespublishedbytheBoisePoliceDepartmentTrainingSection
discussingrelevantissuesorissueswhichshouldbeofinteresttoswornofficers.TrainingBulletinsare
notpolicyorprocedureandaredesignedasinformationalonly.
UniformedOfficer:Aswornemployeewearingauniform,includingtheDepartmentpatchandbadge,
identifyingtheemployeeasaBPDofficer.ThisexcludesuniformsforESUandSOG.
UnmarkedPoliceVehicle:Anypolicevehiclewithoutalightbar.
Will:Indicatescomplianceasconditionspermit.
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AWARDS
ChiefsCommendation:Awardedtoanemployeewhodistinguisheshimselforherselfbyperforming
exceptionalserviceinadutyofgreatresponsibilityorimportancetotheDepartmentorcommunity,
clearlyabovethatwhichwouldbenormallyexpected.
DistinguishedUnitCitation:Awardedtoaunitwhoseperformancedistinguishesitselfbyexceptional
qualityservicetothedepartmentorthecommunityorperformanceofdutyordutiesclearlyabovethat
whichwouldbenormallyexpected.
EmployeePerformanceRecognition:Recognitionofanemployeesconductorbehavior.
HumanitarianAward:Thisisgiventoanemployeewho,intheperformanceofhis/herdutiesorina
voluntarycapacity,exhibitsanexemplaryconcernforthewelfareofothersasevidencedbyanact(s)
whichcontributesubstantiallytothewellbeingofanothersubjectandwhichisperceivedtobeabove
andbeyondthatemployeesnormalscopeofresponsibilities.
LetterofAppreciation:Theprofessionalconductonanemployeeissometimessuchthatanother
agencyoracitizenwishestoexpressappreciationforajobwelldone,aid,cooperation,orother
assistancerendered.Thistypeofdocumentationshallberoutedtotheemployeementionedthrough
his/herchainofcommand.Acopyofthelettershallbeenteredintheemployeespersonnelfile.
LifesavingAward:Awardedtoanemployeewhosavessomeoneslife.
MedalofValor:Awardedtoanemployeewhoactswithoutstandingbraveryorheroismwithriskof
deathorseriouspersonalinjurytohimself/herself.Theseactsareperformedunderlesshazardous
conditionsthanthoserequiredfortheMedalofHonor.
MedalofHonor:Awardedtoanemployeewhoknowinglyleavesapositionofrelativesafetywithfull
knowledgeofthehighlikelihoodofdeathtothemselvesinordertosave(orattempttosave)another
humanlife.
Anemployeewhoselifeisgiveninthelineofdutyandcertaincircumstancesindicateanactofvalor
wasperformedwillautomaticallybeeligiblefortheposthumousawardingoftheMedalofHonor.
MeritoriousServiceAward:Awardedtoanemployeewhoselongtermperformancedistinguishesitself
byexceptionalqualityservicetothedepartmentorthecommunityorperformanceofdutiesclearly
abovethatwhichwouldbenormallyexpected.
PoliceBronzeStar:Awardedtoanemployeewhoperformsanexceptionalact,whileunknowingly
placingthemselvesingreatpersonaldangerwhileengagedinhis/herduty,butperformsina
commendablemanneruponbecomingawareofthedanger.
PoliceCross:Awardedtoanemployeewholosthis/herlifeintheperformanceofdutyunderhonorable
circumstances.ThePoliceCrossmaybeawardedinadditiontootherawardsfortheactionsthatleadto
theirdeath.
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PoliceSilverStar:Awardedtoanemployeewhoperformsanexceptionalactofbraverywithknowledge
ofhis/herpersonaldanger.Theseactsareperformedunderlesshazardousconditionsthanthose
requiredfortheMedalofValor.
PurpleHeart:Awardedtoanemployeewhointhehonorableperformanceofhisorherdutiessuffers
seriousphysicalinjury,directlyorindirectlyattributabletothecriminalorhostileactsofothers.
SupervisorsCommendation:Awardedbysupervisorstoanemployeeforexceptionalorexemplary
conductandbehavior.
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CRITICALINCIDENTS
AdministrativeInvestigation:Aninvestigationofacriticalincidenttodeterminecompliancewith
applicablepolicyandprocedure,toestablishtheneedforanydisciplinaryaction,todeterminean
employeessuitabilitytoreturntowork,toassessimprovementandqualitycontroloftheDepartment,
andtoprovideaccountabilitytothepublic.
AssignedEscort:Anemployeenotinvolvedwiththecurrentcriticalincidentwhoisassignedtoremain
withtheinvolvedemployeeandwhosepurposeistoprovideemotionalsupportandassistwiththe
involvedemployeesneeds.Conversationswiththeassignedescortarenotprotectedbytheprivileged
conversationrequirementsoflaw.
CivilInvestigation:Aninvestigationofacriticalincidenttogatherinformationthatcanbeusedbythe
Citytodefenditselfagainstacivillawsuit.Thecivilinvestigationfocusesontwoprimarylitigationareas:
liabilityanddamages.CivilinvestigationsareundertakenbyOIAunderthedirectionoftheBoiseCity
Attorney.CIDwilldetailinvestigatorstoOIAtoassistinacivilinvestigationoftheincident.The
detective(s)assignedtoOIAshallnotbedirectlyinvolvedinthecriminalinvestigation.
CriminalInvestigation:Aninvestigationofacriticalincidenttoascertainalltherelevantevidencesoa
decisioncanbemadeastowhetherornotapersoncommittedacrimeduringthecourseoftheevents
thatleduptoandincludedthecriticalincident.
CriminalInvestigationsDivision(CID):Thedivisionresponsibleforestablishingthefacts,circumstances,
andchainofeventssurroundingthecriticalincidentandconductingacriminalinvestigationofthe
incident.
CriticalIncident:Aneventofaseriousnatureinwhichanemployeeisinvolvedasaprincipal,victim,
witness,orcustodialemployee,asdefinedbelow:
UseofforceoranyotherDepartmentactionthatresultsindeathorlifethreateningbodily
injury(excludinganimals)
Useofdeadlyforcewhereonlyminorbodilyinjuryoccurs(excludinganimals)
Intentionaluseofdeadlyforce,butnoinjuryoccurs(excludinganimals)
Vehiclepursuits,roadblocks,orinterceptsresultingindeathorlifethreateningbodilyinjury
Employeeinvolvedtrafficaccidentresultingindeathorlifethreateningbodilyinjurywhile
operatingacityvehicle(eitherondutyoroffduty)oraprivatevehiclewhileonduty
UseofforceoranyotherDepartmentactionofaseriousnaturewhendeemedtobea
criticalincidentbytheChiefortheirdesignee
CriticalIncidentTaskForce(CITF):Aninteragencytaskforcethatrespondstoinvestigateaneventin
whichanofficerisinvolvedasaprincipal,victim,orcustodialofficerwheredeathorinjurylikelyto
causedeathwastheresultoftheuseofforce.Acriticalincident,asdefinedbyBPDpolicy,maynot
qualifyforaCITFactivation.IftheCriticalIncidentTaskForceProtocolisinvoked,theCITFisresponsible
forthecriminalinvestigationunderitspolicies.TheCITF,wheninvoked,willsupersedethe
responsibilitiesofCID.
Principal:Anemployeeinacriticalincidentwhousesforceorwhohasacausalrelationshiptothe
incident.
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TraumaticIncidents:Atraumaticincidentisdefinedasasuddenorunexpectedexperience,outsidethe
normalpoliceemployeeexperience,thatmightbeexpectedtoproducearesponsethatinterfereswith
onesabilitytocopewithonesfeelings,emotions,orabilitytoperformjobrelatedduties.
UninvolvedEmployee:Anemployeewhohasnodirectassociationwithacriticalincident,butwho
respondsforaid,assistance,orinvestigativepurposesaftertheeventhasoccurred.
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ELECTRONICTRACKINGSYSTEM
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FIELDOPERATIONS
ActivationNotification(forSpecialtyTeams):Aformalcommunicationtoaspecialtyteamcommander,
summoningthemselvestothesceneofafieldoperationinwhichhis/herteamwilltakepart.
AdvisoryNotification(forSpecialtyTeams):Anycommunicationtoaspecialtyteamcommanderor
members,alertingthemtothefactthatasituationmaybedevelopingthatmayrequiretheteams
involvement.Thisisnotconsideredactivationoftheteam,butwillallowthecommandertoestablisha
communicationlinkwithdispatchandinventoryavailableresources.
BarricadedSubject:Anypersonwhoclaimstobe(orwhoisinfact)armedwithaweapon,explosive(s),
oranyotherdestructiveordangerousdevice,whohasrestrictedhis/herownmovementsand/or
fortifiesafixedlocation,andwhoviolently(orbythreatofviolence)resistsapprehension.Examples
includeasuicidalsubject,atrappedcriminal,andadomesticsuspectwithahostage,oraterrorist.
BombThreat:Abombthreatconditionexistswhenanexplosiondevicehasbeenreportedoris
suspectedtobeatagivenlocation.
ConceptofOperations:PartoftheOperationsBriefing.AstatementoftheintentoftheIncident
Commanderrelativetotheconductoftheoperation.TheConceptofOperationsisbestwhenitprojects
theeventsinachronologicalorder,beginningwiththebriefingandendingwiththecritiqueand
demobilization.Specificmissionassignmentsarenotincluded.Forexample,theestablishmentoftraffic
controlpostsisdiscussed,buttheunitorpersonnelassignedtostaffthosepostsarenotdesignated.
Thearrestpolicy,theuseofforcepolicy,rulesofengagement,anddecisionreservedfortheICare
criticaltotheoperationanddemandfullexplanation.
DangerousDevice:Anysuspectedoractualcompound,mixture,substance,suspectedpackages,or
mechanicaldevicewhichposestheseriousthreatofharmtopersonsorproperty,eitherbyexplosive,
biocontamination,orincendiarymeans.
HighRiskWarrant:Anyofthefollowingguidelinesestablishescriteriafordefiningahighriskwarrant
andSOUshallbenotifiedandactivatedforhighriskwarrantsituations:
Suspecthasapropensityforviolenceorahistoryofcarryingweapons(criminalhistory,
Intel,CCWarrests,information)
Locationisbarredorfortified(warningsystems,boobytraps,reinforceddoors)
Druglabsbyriskassessment
Informationindicatesthatthesuspecthasaccesstofirearmsandmayusethemagainstlaw
enforcement
Hostage:Anypersonseizedorkidnappedbyanotherorwhoselifeorsafetyisthreatenedbythe
perpetratorwhoseintentisevadingarrest,escaping,obtainingthereleaseofaprisoner,obtaining
moniesorproperty,orattaininganyotherpurposethroughtheuseofforce.
Isolation(Ofascene):Tolocatetheincidentandhaveenoughofficersandresourcestoestablisha
perimetertokeepothersout(preventinnocentsfrombeinginjuredorhostagestaken).
Scene:SpecificgeographiclocationsofanincidentwheremostBPDresourcesarelocated,perimeters
areestablished,andevidenceislocated.Examplesofscenesincludecrimesscenes,emergencyscenes
(injuryorimminentinjury),andmajordisasters.
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SituationAssessment:Normally,averbalreportorbriefingthatincludesthenatureoftheincident,the
locationandsizeoftheaffectedarea,numbersandtypesofresourcesassignedandneeded,andthe
locationofstagingareas.Whenpossible,alsoincludedareingressroutes,locationofresourcesatthe
scene,andpossiblelocationsfortheIncidentCommandPost(alsoseetheFieldOperationsChecklist
intheFieldOperationsGuide).
SituationBriefing:PartoftheOperationsBriefing.Abriefoverviewoftheincidentoreventthat
requiresintervention,includinganyaggravatingormitigatingfactors,informationonthesuspect(s)
and/orhostage(s),andtheinvolvementofanysupportingagencies.
SpecialtyCommanders:Commandofficerswhohavetheresponsibilityofdirectionspecialtyresponse
teams,suchasSOG,STEP,K9,andCID.Specialtycommandersshallfunctionatthedirectionofthe
IncidentCommander(orOperationsSectionChief,ifthispositionisfilled)toperformtheirnarrowly
definedfunctionundertheoperationssection.
SpecialtyResponseTeams:Includesindividualsorunitspossessingspecialtraining,equipment,and/or
expertise,whichcontributetotheeffectivenessoftheBPDorotheragenciesinresolvingcritical
incidents.TheseteamsmaybesubunitsoftheBPDoranyotheravailableagency.Whenassistingwith
otheragencies,BPDspecialtyresponseteamswillfollowBPDpolicy,procedure,andtacticalSOPs.
StagingArea:Adesignatedgeographiclocationwhereofficers,equipment,emergencyunits,andother
resourcesassemblepriortoreceivingspecificassignments.Thestagingareawillnormallybelocated
nearthecommandpostandoutsidetheinnerperimeter.Stagingarealocationsmayvarydependingon
crimescene,thenatural/manmadedisasterorthesizeanddurationoftheincident.
TacticalOperationsCenter(TOC):AfacilityestablishedbySOGwhereSOU,CNT,and/ortheBomb
Squadstage,rehearse,andconductoperations.Itisthecentrallocationofalltacticallysignificant
informationtosupporttheSOGmission.TheTOCmayormaynotbecolocatedwiththeICP,depending
onthetypeandsizeoftheincident.TheTOCwillensuretwowaycommunicationsbetweentheICP,
TOC,andallSOGspecialtyunits.
Untruthfulness:Falsereportsorlyingunderoath,includingasustainedfindingunderanypolicythat
representsafindingthattheemployeewasintentionallydeceptiveaboutamaterialissue,whether
verballyorinwriting.Further,acredibleallegationofuntruthfulness,falsereportorlyingunderoath,
untildisproved.
WeaponsofMassDestruction:Nuclear,biological,chemical(NBC),orradiologicalweaponsor
materialsthatcaneither,throughthreatofemploymentoractualdetonationordispersalofcontents,
causemasscasualtiesamonginnocentciviliansorgovernmentforces.
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INCIDENTCOMMAND
CommandPost:Afieldlocationfromwhichthecommandfunctionsofafieldoperationcanbe
effectivelyconducted,consideringsuchfactorsascommunicationscapabilities,accessibilityto
respondingunits,andprotectionfromthethreatatthescene.
EmergencyOperationsCenter(EOC):Apredesignatedfacilityestablishedbyanagencyorjurisdiction
tocoordinatetheoverallagencyorjurisdictionalresponseandsupportanemergency.Normally,the
EOCwillbeactivatedduringalargescaleemergency,suchasaflood,earthquake,orlargefire.The
organizationandfunctionofanEOCissimilartotheIncidentCommandSystemandincludes
management,operations,planning/intelligence,logistics,andfinance/administration.Theactivation,
physicalsize,staffing,andequippingoftheEOCwillbedeterminedbytheAdaEmergencyOperations
Planandthespecificemergencysituation.TheEOCwillbecapableofservingasthecentralpointfor:
Coordinationofallinvolvedjurisdictionsemergencyoperations
Informationgatheringanddissemination
Coordinationwithotherlocalgovernmentsandtheoperationalarea
Execution:PartoftheOperationsBriefing.Aclearstatementofthespecificassignmentsofallunitsor
personnelinvolvedintheoperation.Eachelementmustbeidentifiedandassignedaspecificmissionin
theoperation.Failuretomaketheseassignmentsleadstoconfusionandcanoftenmeanthatan
elementisnotcommittedatacriticaltime,allowingtheentiremissiontofail.
Finance/AdministrativeSection:IntermsofICS,thesectionresponsibleformanagingallfinancial
aspectsofanincident,includingtimemanagement,procurement,compensation,claims,etc.
GeneralStaff:IntermsofICS,thegroupofincidentmanagementpersonnelreportingtotheIC.They
mayeachhaveadeputy,asneeded.GeneralstaffpositionsarecalledSectionChiefsandare
responsibleforeachofthefollowingICSfunctions.ThesefunctionsmaybeperformedbytheICor
assignedtoBPDCommandStaff,dependingonthesizeanddurationoftheincident.
Incidents:Anoccurrenceeitherhumancausedorbynaturalphenomenathatrequiresactionby
emergencyservicepersonneltopreventorminimizelossoflifeordamagetopropertyand/ornatural
resources.
Type4:Asituationthatincludesanexistingorpotentialthreattolifeorpropertyand
requiresamultiplepoliceresponse.Examplesincludeafamilyfight,medicalassist,1050PI,
andloudparties.TheprimaryofficeristheIncidentCommander.
Type3:TheIncidentCommanderofaType3incidentshallbeaSergeantorLieutenant.The
nameand/orunitnumberoftheIncidentCommanderwillbebroadcasttoallassigned
units.AType3incidentiseither
o Asituationinwhichacrimehasbeencommitted,aspecificcrimesceneneedstobe
protectedandinvestigated,andmultipleofficersareassigned.Examplesincludea
homicide,suicide,armedrobbery,andshotsfired.AType3incidentwillbecontained
andresolvedwithintheinnerperimeterandanouterperimeterwillbeusedas
required.
o Anoncriminalpublicsafetysituationthatrequirestheassignmentandcoordinationof
multipleunits.ExamplesincludeamajortrafficsaccidentoricingontheConnectorthat
requiresstoppingand/orreroutingtrafficoverabroadarea.
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Type2:AssumesthatType3incidentcriteriahavebeenmet,requiresthatanouter
perimeterbeestablished,andmayrequiretheactivationofassistingagencies,
establishmentofstagingareas,etc.Examplesincludeahostagesituation,abarricaded
subject,anddeadlyforcesituations.Anycriticalincidentoranytacticalsituationthat
requiresactivationoftheSpecialOperationsGroupisautomaticallyaType2incident.The
IncidentCommanderofaType2incidentshallbeaLieutenantorhigher.Thenameand/or
unitnumberoftheIncidentCommanderwillbebroadcasttoallassignedunits.
Type1:Asingleincident(ormultipleincidents),suchasaterroristact,largescaleriot,
nuclear/biological/chemical(NBC)release,earthquake,flood,etc.,thatisofthemagnitude
orcomplexitythataunifiedcommand,areacommand,and/orEOCisrequired.AType1
incidentassumesthatType2incidentcriteriahavebeenmetandsurpassedorthatthere
aremultiplelowercomplexityincidentsthatrequireoverallcoordination.TheIncident
CommanderorBPDRepresentativetotheUnifiedCommandshallbeaLieutenantorhigher.
Thenameand/orunitnumberoftheIncidentCommanderorBPDRepresentativewillbe
broadcasttoallassignedunits.
IncidentActionPlan(IAP):Containsobjectivesreflectingtheoverallincidentstrategyandspecific
tacticalactionsandsupportinginformationforthenextoperationalperiod.Theplanmaybeoralor
written.IfwrittentheIAPmayincludetheincidentobjectives(ICSForm202),organizationassignments
(ICSForm203),division/unitassignments(ICSForm204),andsupportmaterials,includingmaps,
communicationsplan,trafficplan,andsafetyplan.
IncidentBase:Locationattheincidentwheretheprimarylogisticsfunctionsarecoordinatedand
administered.Incidentnameorotherdesignatorwillbeaddedtothetermbase(e.g.airportbasefor
aplanecrash).TheICPmaybecolocatedwiththebase.Thereisonlyonebaseperincident.
IncidentCommander(IC):Theindividualresponsibleforthecommandofallfunctionsatthefield
responselevel,includingtheinnerperimeter,outerperimeter,andassistingagencies.
IncidentCommandPost(ICP):Thefieldlocationatwhichtheprimarycommandfunctionisexecuted.
TheICPmaybecolocatedwiththeincidentbaseorotherincidentfacilities.
IncidentCommandSystem(ICS):Astandardizedonsceneemergencymanagementconceptspecifically
designedtoallowitsuser(s)toadoptanintegratedorganizationalstructureequaltothecomplexityand
demandsofsingleormultipleincidents,withoutbehinderedbyjurisdictionalboundaries.
IncidentObjectives:Statementsofguidanceanddirectionnecessaryfortheselectionofappropriate
strategy(s),andthetacticaldirectionofresources.Incidentobjectivesarebasedonrealistic
expectationsofwhatcanbeaccomplishedwhenallallocatedresourceshavebeeneffectivelydeployed.
Incidentobjectivesmustbeachievableandmeasurable,yetflexibleenoughtoallowforstrategicand
tacticalalternatives.
InformationOfficer:Responsibleforinterfacingwiththemediaorwithotheragenciesrequiring
informationdirectlyfromtheincident.ThereisonlyoneInformationOfficerperincident.The
InformationOfficermayhaveassistants.TheInformationOfficerobtainsabriefingfromtheICand
providesinformationtothepressandmediaabouttheincident.
LiaisonOfficer:Responsibleforcoordinatingwithrepresentativesfromcooperatingandassisting
agencies.
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LogisticsSection:IntermsofICS,thesectionresponsibleforprovidingfacilities,services,andmaterials
fortheincident.Subunitsincludesupply,facilities,groundsupport,communications,food,andmedical.
ManagementByObjectives:InICS,thisisatopdownmanagementactivitywhichinvolvesathreestep
processtoachievetheincidentgoal.Thestepsinclude:establishingtheincidentobjectives,selectionof
theappropriatestrategy(s)toachievetheobjectives,andthetacticaldirectionassociatedwiththe
selectedstrategy.Tacticaldirectionincludes:selectionoftactics,selectionofresources,resource
assignments,andperformancemonitoring.
MediaArea:AreadesignatedbytheIncidentCommander,normallybeasclosetothesceneassafety
andoperationalrequirementsallow.Ifpossible,themediaareachosenshouldincludeshelter,
telephonecapabilities,adequateparking,andfreedomfromcongestionanddistraction.
MissionBriefing:PartoftheOperationsBriefing.ThemissionisdeterminedbytheIncident
Commanderafterreceivingasituationbriefing.Themissionstatementprovidesthefoundationand
focusforallsubsequentplanningandclearlydefinestheICsgoalinaconcisemanner.Ifthereismore
thanonemissioninvolved,aprioritymustbeestablishedandstated.
OperationsBriefing:Abriefingaddressingthetacticaldeploymentofresourcesatanincidentorevent
tomeettheobjectivesoftheIAP.Thisbriefingmaycoveranoperationalperiodandwillincludethe
following:
Situation:Abriefoverviewoftheincidentoreventthatrequiresintervention,includingany
aggravatingormitigatingfactors,informationonthesuspect(s)and/orhostage(s),andthe
involvementofanysupportingagencies.
Mission:ThemissionisdeterminedbytheIncidentCommanderafterreceivingasituation
briefing.Themissionstatementprovidesthefoundationandfocusforallsubsequent
planningandclearlydefinestheICsgoalinaconcisemanner.Ifthereismorethanone
missioninvolved,aprioritymustbeestablishedandstated.
ConceptofOperations:AstatementoftheintentoftheIncidentCommanderrelativetothe
conductoftheoperation.TheConceptofOperationsisbestwhenitprojectstheeventsina
chronologicalorder,beginningwiththebriefingandendingwiththecritiqueand
demobilization.Specificmissionassignmentsarenotincluded.Forexample,the
establishmentoftrafficcontrolpostsisdiscussed,buttheunitorpersonnelassignedtostaff
thosepostsarenotdesignated.Thefollowingtopicsarecriticaltotheoperationand
demandfullexplanationinthissection:
o Arrestpolicy
o Useofforcepolicy
o Rulesofengagement
o DecisionreservedfortheIC
Execution:Aclearstatementofthespecificassignmentsofallunitsorpersonnelinvolvedin
theoperation.Eachelementmustbeidentifiedandassignedaspecificmissioninthe
operation.Failuretomaketheseassignmentsleadstoconfusionandcanoftenmeanthat
anelementisnotcommittedatacriticaltime,allowingtheentiremissiontofail.
AdministrativeInstructions:Anyadministrativeannouncementsthatarenecessarytomake
theoperationwork.Examplesincludevehicleassignments,weaponsandtoolassignments,
uniformrequirements,communicationsissues,locationofincidentfacilities,andmedical
support.
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OperationsSection:IntermsofICS,thesectionresponsibleforalltacticaloperationsattheincident.
IncludesBranches,Divisions,and/orGroups,TaskForces,StrikeTeams,SingleResources,andStating
Areas.ThesizeanddurationoftheincidentwilldeterminehowbigtheOperationsSectionshouldbe
(e.g.BranchBPD,DivisionPatrol,TaskForceSOG,StrikeTeamSOU,SingleResourceMarksman,
andStagingAreaTOC).
PlanningSection:IntermsofICS,thesectionresponsibleforcollecting,evaluating,anddisseminating
oftacticalinformationforuseattheincidentandforthepreparationanddocumentationofIncident
ActionPlans.Subunitsincluderesources,situation,documentation,anddemobilization(e.g.manpower
needs,longtermstrategies,andcontingencies).
SafetyOfficer:Responsibleformonitoringandassessingsafetyhazardsorunsafesituationsandfor
developingmeasuresforensuringpersonnelsafety.TheSafetyOfficermayhaveassistants.TheSafety
Officerisalsoresponsibleforensuringthatsafetyproceduresandsafepracticesareobservedby
assignedpersonnel,identifyingunsafeorhazardousconditionswhichmayexistormaydevelop,
formulatingmeasurestoprotectthesafetyofpersonnel,andtakingimmediateactiontostopor
preventunsafeactswhentimeorconditionspermit.
UnifiedCommand:IntheICS,thisisaunifiedteameffortwhichallowsallagencieswithresponsibility
fortheincident,eithergeographicalorfunctional,tomanageanincidentbyestablishingacommonset
ofincidentobjectivesandstrategies.Thisisaccomplishedwithoutlosingorabdicatingagencyauthority,
responsibility,oraccountability
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PURSUIT
AssistOfficer:Otherassistingunitthatisnotindirectpursuit.
Blocking:Placingapolicevehicleinapositiontoblockastoppedornearlystoppedsuspectvehiclefrom
continuingtoflee.
BoxingIn:Theactofsurroundingamovingsuspectvehiclewithpolicevehicleswiththeintenttobring
thesuspectvehicletoacontrolledstop.
Discontinue:Cancelingthepursuitwithouttheuseofaforcedstopmethod.
ForcedStopMethod:Methodsandtacticsusedtophysicallyendapursuit,includingstopsticks,
boxingin,blocking,PIT,orothertacticalmaneuvers.Note:Primaryofficersorsupervisorsintendingto
useaforcestopmethodshouldusespecificlanguageovertheair,e.g.PIT.
IncidentCommander:Thesupervisorwhomonitorsthepursuit,authorizesadditionalunitsand
extrememeasures,andevaluatestheneedfordiscontinuingorendingthepursuit.Theimmediate
supervisoroftheofficerinitiatingthepursuitnormallyfillsthisrole.Ifthatsupervisorisunavailable,any
otheravailableBPDsupervisororcommandofficerwilltakecommand.
Intercept:Apartialblockageoftheroadwayestablishedbyanassistunitinapursuitsituationto
encouragethesubjecttostoportoreducespeedandallowofficerstoobtainadescriptionofthe
vehicleandthesubject.
PursuitInterventionTechnique:Aforcedrotationalvehiclestopofanoncompliantsuspect.
PrimaryOfficer:Theofficerinthefirstpositionbehindtheviolatorandindirectpursuit.
Ramming:Thedeliberateimpactofapolicevehicleintothesuspectvehicletodisableorbringthe
suspectvehicletoastop.Rammingisconsideredanextrememeasure.
Roadblock:Theuseofanystructure,device,orothermeansforthepurposeofcontrollingalltraffic
throughapointonahighway,wherebyallvehiclesmaybeslowedorstopped.
SecondaryOfficer:Theassistingofficer(s)behindtheprimaryofficerandindirectpursuit.
StopSticks:Devicesthatcanbespreadacrossallorpartofaroadwaytodeflateafleeingsuspects
tires.
VehicularPursuit:Anysituationinwhichtheofficer,throughtheuseofemergencyequipment,clearly
exhibitstheintentionforaviolatororsuspectedviolatorofthelawtostoporsubmittopoliceauthority
andtheofficercontinueshis/heractionsaftertheviolatorclearlyexhibitstheintentiontoeludepolice
andavoidapprehensionbyfleeingfromthepoliceinavehicle.
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USEOFFORCE
ActiveAggression:Physicalactionsorassaultsagainsttheofficeroranotherpersonwithlessthan
deadlyforce(e.g.,advancing,challenging,punching,kicking,grabbing,wrestling,etc.).
ActivePhysicalAggression:Aphysicalassaultwherethesubjectattacks,strikesat,orusesatechnique
whichmayresultinaninjurytoanofficerorothers.
AggravatedPhysicalAggression:Aphysicalbyasubjectusingaweapon,object,ortechniqueswhich
wouldresultinthedeathorseriousbodilyinjurywhereanofficermustuseorwouldbejustifiedinusing
deadlyforce.
Control:Techniquesincludingphysicalforcethatareusedtosubdueasubjectsresistantactions.These
controltechniquesinclude(bulletslistedinalphabeticalorder).
DeadlyForceAssaults:Anyforceusedagainstanofficerand/oranotherpersonthatmayresultingreat
bodilyharmorthelossofhumanlife.
DeadlyForce:Anyforceusedbyanofficerthatislikelytoresultingreatbodilyharmorthelossof
humanlife.
DefensivePhysicalResistance:Adirectovertphysicalactionwherethesubjectattemptstoovercome
controlbyfleeing,pushingorpullingaway,tensingofarmsandlegs,orgraspingofstationaryobjects
duringanofficersattemptatphysicalcontrolandisrefusingtocomplywiththeofficersinstructions.
Defensive:Anyactionbyasubjectthatattemptstopreventanofficerfromgainingcontrolofthe
subject.Itisnotanattackontheofficer.
HardEmptyHandedControl:Higherprobabilityofinjury.
IntermediateWeapons:Theapplication/useofanyDepartmentapprovedweapon/objectthatisnot
partofthehumanbodytocontrolresistanceoranassault.
IntermediateWeapons:Departmentapprovedtoolsthatprovidemethodsofcontrolwhendeadly
forceisnotjustified.
OfficerPresence:Theidentificationofpoliceofficersauthority,eitherbytheuniformedpresenceor
theverbalidentificationofbeingapoliceofficer.
PassivePhysicalResistance:Physicalresistance,usuallyintheformofrelaxedoradeadweight
posture,intendedtomaketheofficerliftorpullthesubject.
Passive:Anytypeofresistancewherethesubjectdoesnotattempttodefeattheofficersattemptto
touchorcontrolhim/her,buthe/shestillwillnotvoluntarilycomplywithverbalandphysicalattempts
ofcontrol(e.g.,deadweight,doesnotreacttoverbalcommands,etc.).
PsychologicalIntimidation:Nonverbalcuesindicatingsubjectsattitude,appearance,andphysical
readiness.
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Resistance:Actionswhichseektoevadeanofficersattemptsofcontrol,directedfromasubject
towardsanofficer.Typesofresistanceinclude:
Resistance:Actionswhichseektoevadeanofficersattemptsofcontrol,directedfromasubject
towardsanofficer,includingactivephysicalaggression,aggravatedphysicalaggression,defensive
physical,passivephysical,psychologicalintimidation,andverbal.
SoftEmptyHandedControl:Acontroltechniquethathasminimalimplicationsofinjury.
SoftEmptyHandedControl:Minimalchanceofinjury.
UseofForceReport(UOF):Aspecializedperformancereviewwhichfacilitatesuseofforcereporting,
identifiestrainingneeds,andassessestheappropriatenessandeffectivenessoftechniques.
VerbalDirection:Commandsofdirectionorarrest.
VerbalDirection:Verbalcommandsdesignedtopersuadevoluntarycompliance.
VerbalNoncompliance:Anyverbalresponseindicatingsubjectunwillingnesstoobeycommandsof
detainment,arrest,ortostopunlawfulordangerousbehavior.
VerbalResistance:Dialoguebyasubjectwhichmayinfluenceanofficersopinionastotheforce
neededtoeffectcontrol.
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VEHICLEINVENTORY
Impound:TotakeintocustodybytheBoisePoliceDepartment.
Inspection:Anexaminationoftheexteriorandinteriorofthevehiclefordamagedormissingparts.
Inventory:Anexaminationofallareasofthevehicleinwhichpersonalpropertymayreasonablybe
found,includingbutnotlimitedtothepassengercompartment,trunk,andglove/mapbox.Inventory
shallalsoincludelockedandunlockedcontainerswithinthevehicleaspertheInventoryProcess.
VDRform:AninventorysheetistheDepartmentauthorizedformforrecordingitemsfoundwithina
vehicle.
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