field evaluation and training program completion

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HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Field Evaluation and Training Program

Completion Certification

Of Topical Review Guide

Trainee: ______________________________ FTO: ______________________________ Section Commander: ___________________________ Division Commander: ___________________________ Date Training Began: ___________________________ Date of Completion: ___________________________ Date Released to One Officer Unit: ___________________

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First Week of Training SECTION 1 – TRAINING ORIENTATION 1.1 Review of the Field Evaluation and Training Program Minimum Coverage

a. Describe the significance of “Probationary Status” b. Explain the evaluation process used throughout the field training period:

(1) Daily Observation Report (TOR) (2) Supervisor’s Observation Report (3) End of Phase Evaluation

c. Explain requirements for moving from one phase of training to another.

d. Explain importance of feedback, both negative and positive, during training and beyond.

e. Explain the nature of the relationship that exists between the FTO and trainee: what the

FTO expects of the trainee and what the trainee can expect of the FTO.

(1) Training objectives and standards of performance. (2) Procedure for contesting daily/weekly reports.

1.2 Introduce Routine Daily Operating Procedures Minimum Coverage

a. Where, when and how to report to duty.

b. Acquiring information regarding previous shift activity.

(1) Daily Activity Bulletins (2) Stolen vehicles (3) Alerts, wanted notices

FTO Certification Trainee Certification Date Reviewed

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c. Roll call procedures, inspections, etc.

d. Personal appearance and readiness for duty.

(1) Uniform clean and presentable (2) All necessary equipment in possession and in proper operating condition:

cleaned. (3) Absence of personal hygiene problems.

1.3 Importance of good relations with fellow officers and supervisors Minimum Coverage:

a. Chain of command requirements.

b. Insubordination. c. Rumors and Gossip d. Practical Jokes e. Racial or ethnic slurs, avoiding jokes. f. Sense of humor. g. What experienced officers expect in the way of conduct and behavior.

(1) Desirable traits. (2) Undesirable traits.

h. Cooperation and teamwork required.



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1.4 Pre-tour of duty vehicle inspections Minimum Coverage

a. How to check for damages and defects or excessive wear. b. Reporting damages, defects, unsafe or missing equipment.

(1) Police vehicle exterior, interior considerations. (2) Police Equipment inspections

SECTION 2 – GENERAL PATROL DUTY ORIENTATION 2.1 General purposes of police patrols and the patrol officer’s basic responsibilities Minimum Coverage Officer’s responsibility for crime, traffic and vice conditions in their response area.

2.2 Major differences that exist in patrol methods and objectives of patrol based on the

time of day. Minimum Coverage

a. Day shift patrol objectives and techniques

b. Night shift patrol objectives and techniques




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2.3 Response area geography & knowledge of districts and City. Minimum Coverage

a. Major Streets and intersections b. Locations of hospitals, quickest routes to take c. Block numbering system used city-wide d. Location of schools, fire stations, city parks and recreation facilities e. Major business establishments, banks, etc. f. Special landmarks g. Unusual problems h. How to use map and street guide

2.4 Organizational procedures applicable to all field personnel Minimum Coverage

a. How to check on and off duty

b. Procedure for reporting out sick. Discuss sick leave policy. c. How to use the rotation Work Schedule. d. Overtime/Comp time rules e. Requests for Leave (vacation, military, death in family, etc.) f. Procedure for requesting supplies and equipment repair/replacement from

Services Division. g. Court dates and attendance procedures.


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h. Pitfalls to avoid:

(1) Do not congregate or loiter at crime scenes, businesses, etc. (2) Contact with members of the opposite sex (3) Non-acceptance of rewards, gifts and gratuities (4) Alcohol/Drug use

SECTION 3 – HUMAN AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS 3.1 Human relations techniques applicable to police personnel Minimum Coverage

a. Putting aside personal prejudices

b. Keeping an open mind c. Avoiding trigger words and phrases d. Respecting rights of all citizens e. Special problems associated with low income groups, minorities, affluent people,

uneducated citizens, etc.

3.2 Level of personal conduct required of professional police officer Minimum Coverage

a. Avoiding unethical conduct and/or acts that would likely be interpreted or perceived as unethical by average citizens. Review department general orders on Ethics and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.



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b. Professional bearing and courtesy c. Avoid offensive mannerisms/gestures d. Control of temper (tone of voice, words used, actions) e. Review of Department’s Prohibitation of Bias-Based Policing General Order f. Use of tobacco products in public view

3.3 Basic duties and functions of various police department components and promotion of proper intra-departmental relationship Minimum Coverage

a. Harmony with coworkers (peers)

b. Immediate supervisor; how to be supervised c. Command personnel d. Investigative personnel e. Identification/Evidence Section f. Services and support personnel

3.4 Interdepartmental relationships and basic functions of pertinent city departments or personnel Minimum Coverage

a. Henderson/Vance 911 Communications



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b. City Operations/City Garage c. City/County Fire Department d. Traffic Engineers e. Code Compliance Department f. Streets/Public Works/Water Departments g. City Finance Department h. Parks and Recreation

3.5 Normal relationship that exists between HPD officers and officers of other agencies with whom contact is foreseeable. Minimum Coverage

a. Vance County Sheriff’s Office

b. NC State Highway Patrol c. Kerr Lake Rangers d. NC Alcohol Law Enforcement e. NC DMV License and Theft Enforcement f. NC Wildlife Enforcement g. Other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies



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3.6 Other relationships of special importance Minimum Coverage

a. News Media b. EMS/Ambulance c. Court officials d. NC and Federal Corrections Personnel e. Bail Bondsmen f. Referral Agencies (Social Services, Health Department, etc.)

3.7 Local Government Minimum Coverage

a. Attend at least one completed City of Henderson Council Meeting with the Field Training Officer (FTO)

b. FTO introduces the trainee to the Mayor c. FTO introduces the trainee to the City Manager

SECTION 4 – POLICE COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 Radio Communications Procedures Minimum Coverage



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a. Correctly position microphone when transmitting

b. Use normal voice: avoid over/under modulation problems c. Detect and resolve commonly encountered radio problems and malfunctions in

accordance to established Department procedures. d. Provide proper care and maintenance in order to avoid preventable damages and

inoperative status of radio. e. Use public address system properly: following correct procedures and avoiding

problems that can be reasonable prevented or overcome.

4.2 Use of Police Radio Minimum Coverage

a. Correctly position microphone when transmitting

b. Use normal voice: avoid over/under modulation problems c. Detect and resolve commonly encountered radio problems and malfunctions in

accordance to established Department procedures. d. Provide proper care and maintenance in order to avoid preventable damages and

inoperative status of radio. e. Use public address system properly: following correct procedures and avoiding

problems that can be reasonably prevented or overcome.

4.3 Radio codes, signals and phonetic alphabet Minimum coverage



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a. Use of 10 codes in conformance with established policies and procedures.

b. Use of phonetic alphabet as established by Department Orders. c. Use of 10 signals in conformance with established procedures.

4.4 Proper relationship between police personnel and Telecommunication Minimum Coverage

a. Accept authority of dispatchers to assign calls, etc.

b. Avoid asking dispatcher to make inappropriate decisions (Call handling procedures to be determined by responsible police personnel).

c. Discuss civilian status of dispatchers; performed by Communications Center. d. Obtain activity number at appropriate time. e. Avoid verbal exchanges when disagreement procedure for resolving complaints. f. Make proper identification to dispatcher as required by general order and/or

established policy.

4.5 Miscellaneous Communication Information Minimum Coverage

a. Maintain conscious awareness of other police units.

b. Use of public service; location of available phones.



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c. Avoid childish misuse of police radio; keep radio traffic as brief and concise as possible.

d. Acquisition and use of walkie-talkie unit; policies and procedures. e. How to access or use N.C.I.C., D.C.I., CAD/MDT, etc. f. Review Call Intake and Response Manual, alternative methods of police

responses.

SECTION 5 – ROUTINE POLICE PATROL, PROBLEMS, TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES 5.1 Preservation of Peace & Order Maintenance Minimum Coverage

a. Response to neighborhood disputes; police position to take; how disputes may be resolved; reacting to violations of law; general procedures.

b. Family quarrels & domestic calls; taking sides; applicable tactics and procedures

used to calm disputants and restore peace; arrest policy; use of referral agencies; avoiding mistakes; application of GS Chapter 50-A Domestic violence, policies and procedures.

c. Handling vehicular disturbances: policies and procedures applicable to complaints

in regards to minibikes, trail bikes, go-carts, and other loud disturbances involving people; loud music in automobile; etc.

d. Handling loud noises, parties, etc.: nature of complaint; warnings and arrest

policy; identifying locations as trouble spots; applicable tactics and procedures. e. Handling trespasser calls: establishing elements of violation; Police Department’s

philosophy in regard to trespass calls in general; when to warn/arrest policy in regard to locations with on-premises alcohol beverage permits, etc.

f. Handling disorderly conduct cases in general: requirements for enforcement in


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disorderly conduct cases; policies and applicable procedures.

5.2 Common Hazards to Public Safety Minimum Coverage:

a. Detection and proper handling of conditions which constitutes fire hazards: including conditions that would hamper fire-fighting equipment (i.e.: illegal parking near hydrants).

b. Detection and proper handling of crime hazards: deemed as any condition making

favorable the opportunity for a crime to be committed. Includes such things as: poorly lighted streets, adequate building security, burned out street lights, physical clutter which would help conceal the criminal from view, intersections which are blocked by trees, shrubs, etc.

c. Detection and proper handling of traffic hazards: (i.e.: burned out or

malfunctioning signal lights; stop signs and other signs missing, damaged or facing on wrong direction; improperly parked or abandoned vehicles under certain conditions; sight-way obstructions; damaged streets or loose or slippery substance in street, etc.).

d. Detection and handling of public safety hazards in general: including defective

conditions in public property (sidewalks, etc.): attractive nuisances, such as unattended but operable heavy equipment at construction sites, vacant buildings and dwellings accessible to children, health hazards, live wires down and limbs in danger of falling especially following ice or wind storms.

5.3 Requests for Police Service Minimum Coverage:

a. Medical Aid Assistance, Invalids; Lockout cases: home and auto; Stalled motorists: Civil Disputes, Landlord/tenant disputes; Requests for information and



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directions; Animal cases.

b. Handle reasonable requests as quickly and as expedient as conditions will allow. c. Resolve unreasonable requests as tactfully as conditions will permit. d. Recognize civil matters and be aware of the officer’s position in such matters.

5.4 Aggressive Patrol Minimum Coverage:

a. Detection of suspicious persons, places, and circumstances.

b. When to stop vehicles or challenge persons; when and how to conduct field interview; reporting procedures.

c. Handling of suspicious parked cars; both occupied and unattended. d. Importance of street sense to the field operations officer; how developed; helpful

knowledge to acquire. Make every new experience an actual learning process.

5.5 Security Patrol Minimum Coverage:

a. How, when, and where to conduct security patrol.

b. Proper response when open door or window is located; what to do. c. Proper procedure to follow when burglary discovered; how and when to search

notifications required: requirements for officer.



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d. Location of safes; how to check security; detection (B&E) on premises; safety hazards.

5.6 Special People Handling Problems Minimum Coverage:

a. Police informants: how to develop contacts and how to avoid undesirable

situations associated with informants.

b. Wanted persons: how to identify, approach, and process; felons and misdemeanors.

c. Criminal suspects: how to handle; avoid jeopardizing outcome of case because of

inappropriate treatment; rights, violation, etc. d. Juvenile suspects: special handling requirements. e. Criminal lookouts: car prowlers, other suspicious persons. f. Sex perverts; peeping toms,-exhibitionists, etc.: how to identify and handle. g. Drunken persons: handling in accordance to procedures and policies explained in

Department Directives. h. Peddlers; door to door sales persons; checking license or permit in certain cases;

detection of frauds (flim-flam) resolving related complaints. i. “Panhandlers”: handle in accordance to existing City code and Department

policies. j. Mental Health cases: handle in accordance to procedures and policies explained in

Department Directives. k. Vagrants, transients. l. Missing persons: children and adults; policies and procedures.


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m. Members of religious cults; radical political groups. n. Persons with special medical problems.

5.7 Miscellaneous Patrol Information Minimum Coverage:

a. Persons authorized to ride in police vehicles.

b. Failure to pay cases: taxi/bus fare, restaurant bill, etc.; how to handle. c. Police dog: use when necessary; call out policy; avoid unnecessary intrusions into

area where suspect was or may have been present. d. Following up on information supplied by shift going off-duty; tips from others. e. How to proceed when assigned to a fire scene; assistance top Fire Department. f. Consulting superior officer whenever your duties are in doubt. g. Coming into contact with contagious disease: entering insect/germ infested places. h. Death notification: Procedure to be used when delivering death messages. i. Enforcement of Health/Welfare Ordinances, i.e. burning trash, dumping garbage,

etc.; how to report infractions; who to report to. j. Nuisances: FTO to discuss policies and procedures applicable to resolving

nuisances.



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SECOND WEEK OF TRAINING SECTION 6- POLICE VEHICLE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 Routine Police Vehicle Operation Minimum Coverage:

a. Be aware of public opinion regarding police disobedience to traffic laws and regulations; operate vehicle accordingly.

b. Develop good driving habits; provide for economical operation of vehicle to

reduce unreasonable wear and tear to brakes, tires, transmissions, etc. c. Drive defensively; anticipation actions of other motorists, pedestrians, etc. d. Maintain a reasonable speed and a reasonable state of alertness in agreement with

weather, road, traffic, and other conditions affecting safe vehicle operation: including shift being worked.

e. Use of seat belts.

6.2 Parking Police Vehicles Minimum Coverage:

a. Avoid creation of hazardous situations.

b. Respect rights of motorists, pedestrians, etc. c. Follow established parking procedures applicable to routine and emergency

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6.3 Vehicle Operation Under Specific Road, Weather, and Location Conditions Minimum Coverage:

a. Police vehicle operation during inclement weather conditions including: rain, snow, icy roads, heavy fog, etc.

b. When to use chains: how to obtain chains. c. Driving through congested areas: residential sectors. d. Driving vehicle in unfamiliar territory: precautions required. e. Operating police vehicle without driving lights: dangers involved; policy.

6.4 Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles Minimum Coverage:

a. Define emergency operations as per Department order.

b. Do not operate police vehicle during emergency run without using blue light and siren.

c. Always notify Police Communications when operating as emergency vehicle. d. Recognize situations the Department defines as bona fide emergencies. e. Avoid using blue lights and siren when responding to non-emergency calls. f. Exercise reasonable discretion in classifying situations as emergencies (Do not

ask dispatcher to decide for you). g. Recognize that officers should not assume others will yield right of way to

emergency vehicles; exercise of due care and caution.


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6.5 Pursuit Driving Minimum Coverage:

a. Duties of police unit originating pursuit.

b. Duty and responsibilities of all other police units’ prohibited actions; obedience to all traffic laws required.

c. Recognize conditions affecting officers’ decision to continue chase or abort;

responsibility to exercise discretion, due caution for safety of others.

6.6 Care and Maintenance of Police Vehicles and Accessories Minimum Objectives:

a. Service requirements of police vehicles; garage schedule.

b. Where, when, and how to obtain gasoline; vehicle services routinely performed by police vehicle operator including maintenance of vehicle in reasonably clean condition.

c. Where, when, and how to change tires on police vehicle; policies and procedures

applicable to tire changing. d. Inspection of vehicle prior to start of tour of duty e. Inspection of vehicle prior to and immediately following any transport of non-

departmental personnel or in-custody transport




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SECTION 7- CUSTODY AND ARREST PROCEDURES 7.1 When to make a Custodial Arrest Minimum Coverage:

a. Make a valid distinction between an officer’s hunches and suspicions and the degree of probable cause that must exist before arrest is lawful.

b. Recognize probable cause situations when they occur in the field during normal

patrol and/or during routine investigation. c. Discuss the limits placed upon the officer’s exercise of personal discretion in

certain situations when the officer is legally required to effect an arrest, his own desires notwithstanding.

(1) Duty to execute legal warrants, order for arrest, etc.

(2) Arrest of felons.

(3) Misdemeanor arrest without warrant to prevent conditions described in GS

Ch. 15-A (i.e. subject will evade arrest, subject will be likely to injure persons or damage property unless immediately arrested).

7.2 Alternatives to Arrest Minimum Coverage:

a. Make clear distinction between misdemeanor offenses for which the use of the citation is proper and those for which custodial arrest is likely the better option.

b. Discuss procedure followed when the magistrate rules No probable cause. c. Exercise high degree of caution when filling out citation in order to avoid

mistakes: procedure when error is made.


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7.3 How to Make an Arrest- General Procedures Minimum Coverage:

a. Procedural differences between arrest of felons and misdemeanants.

b. How to approach a person for the purpose of placing the individual under arrest. c. Hot to communicate with the arrestee: required declaration of intent to arrest,

informing arrestee of charge; any exceptions to general procedures. d. Safety precautions to take during arrest transaction.

7.4 Execution of Legal Arrest Documents Minimum Coverage:

a. Explain Department procedures and policies applicable to arrest with warrants in public places, private dwellings, etc.; point out any special problems or events to be considered.

b. How to execute an arrest warrant; order for arrest; actions required of arresting

officers. c. How to serve a summons; subpoenas. d. Properly identify person as the one who is subject to arrest before serving warrant. e. Procedures to be followed when the subject is inside the private dwelling of

another party, inside his own dwelling, in a public place, etc.



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7.5 Use of Force During Arrest Minimum Coverage:

a. Exercise of appropriate control over arrestee so opportunity for resistance is lessened.

b. Carry only those self-defense devices that are approved by the Department. c. Use appropriate degree of force to counteract the force being used by the arrestee. d. Do not hesitate to use physical force when the circumstances clearly call for its

use. e. When to forcibly enter a building or automobile to arrest person inside:

department policies, required notifications.

7.6 Use of Firearms Minimum Coverage:

a. Strict obedience to Department rules, policies and procedures applicable to this subsection.

b. Exercise of sound judgment in all situations involving firearms and/or the

possibility of use of deadly force.




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7.7 Use of Non-Lethal Self Defense Equipment. Minimum Coverage:

a. Explain procedures to be followed upon use of OC spray by the officer.

b. Use OC spray only when use is appropriate; consider physical surroundings, nature of subjects, other alternatives.

c. Avoid using OC Spray on other police officers, uninvolved bystanders, yourself. d. Use police baton or ASP in accordance to BLET or other certified instruction; do

not aim blows at any person’s head, etc. e. Use TASER in accordance with TASER and BLET instruction and review

General Order. f. Have non-lethal self defense tools available for use when needed: do not be forced

to resort to use of unauthorized device because needed equipment is not at hand.

7.8 Searching Persons Under Arrest Minimum Coverage:

a. Search/frisk individuals only when it is legal to do so.

b. Follow proper procedures: safe positions, etc. c. Search thoroughly: leave no weapons or legally seizable evidence on suspect. d. Follow established procedures when searching members of opposite sex.



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7.9 Use of Restraint Devices as Part of Arrest Minimum Coverage:

a. Discuss policies applicable to this subsection.

b. Demonstrate correct procedures pertinent to applying handcuffs. c. Use sound discretion in regard to use of handcuffs.

7.10 Transportation of Prisoners Minimum Coverage:

a. Take proper precautions to insure safety of prisoner and officer.

b. Take most direct route to appropriate destination. c. Take special precautions when transporting prisoners of opposite sex. d. Discuss procedures for handling injured prisoners; reports required, etc. e. Discuss procedures if an escape or an attempted escape from custody during a

transport occurs.

7.11 Processing Arrested Persons Minimum Coverage:

a. Discuss officer’s responsibilities toward arrestee. Care of property, etc.

b. Duties and responsibilities at magistrate’s office, county jail facility, etc.



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c. Avoid prohibited acts; recommending bail bondsman, attorney, etc. d. Training on the use of the Processing Room when a person in custody is in that

area.

SECTION 8- POLICE SEARCH PROCEDURE 8.1 Police Searches and the United States Constitution Minimum Coverage: a. How to obtain the probable cause needed in order to secure a search warrant.

b. How to draw or obtain a search warrant.

c. Avoid searched that are contrary to the legal protections provided by the US Constitution.

8.2 Search Incident to Custodial Arrest (Covered under Section 7.8: Searching Persons Under Arrest; FTO to review as need arises)

8.3 Execution of Search Warrant Minimum Coverage:

a. When, where, and how to execute a search warrant.




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b. Policy and procedures applicable to forcible entry to search premises. c. Return of warrant to issuing official; procedures.

8.4 How to Conduct a Search of a Place Named in a Warrant Minimum Coverage:

a. Gaining entry to a place being searched; avoiding unsafe position.

b. Duties and responsibilities of officers guarding alternative access/exit points; duties and responsibilities of officers entering and executing warrant (applies to arrest warrants also).

c. Avoid searching places and property not authorized by the warrant. d. Avoid using any more force than necessary: as little damage to property as

possible under the circumstances. e. What to do when sought property/items are located. f. How to handle accidentally discovered contraband. g. When to make arrests.

8.5 Searching With Consent Minimum Coverage:

a. When to seek consent in lieu of obtaining a search warrant.



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b. How to distinguish one who may legally give consent. c. What to say and how to say it. d. Safeguarding consent: how to show proof that consent was voluntarily given. e. Providing inventory of all things seized; number of lists required; information to

include.

8.6 Emergency Search Minimum Coverage:

a. When to invoke emergency search powers: limitations.

b. Search of automobile following arrest of driver.

8.7 Miscellaneous Searches Minimum Coverage:

a. Legal requirements of crime scene, automobile, and abandoned automobile searches.

b. Department policies reference same. c. How to conduct search of same.




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SECTION 9- PROPERTY CONTROL 9.1 Evidence and Property Handling Procedures Minimum Coverage:

a. Evidence handling procedures.

b. Confiscated property handling procedures. c. Found property handling procedures. d. Laboratory analysis and processing of evidence items. e. Procedures for removing evidence from storage. f. Procedures for disposal of evidence items. g. Operation of Security Locker system.

9.2 Pertinent Forms Used in Property Control Minimum Coverage:

a. Evidence Control Card & Tags

b. Laboratory Services Request c. Disposal of Evidence Items Form

9.3 Miscellaneous Property Control Matters Minimum Coverage:



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a. Responsibility for prisoner’s property following arrest.

b. Handling the property of a deceased person. c. Property contained in impounded vehicles. d. How to safeguard against accusations in regard to the handling of a citizen’s

property. e. General officer responsibilities whenever a person’s property comes under police

jurisdiction.

SECTION 10- SPECIAL PROBLEMS, TACTICS, AND PROCEDURES 10.1 Response to Crimes in Progress Minimum Coverage:

a. Handling burglary in progress calls; radio assigned calls; B&E in progress discovered by officer; procedures applicable to residential B&E; vehicle operation en route to scene; observations made by officer while en route; containment and apprehension procedures; general officer safety, including use of cover and weapons.

b. Handling robbery in progress calls same objectives as in burglary in progress,

plus: avoid actions that could lead to a hostage situation; emphasize use of appropriate weapons; body armor; prepared to use force if necessary; need for adequate assistance. (FTO to discuss current directives applicable to alarms).

c. Handling other crimes in progress: against the person including: rape; operations

procedure and policies against the person; emphasis on crimes, assaults, etc.; general applicable to crimes.



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10.2 Response to Unusual Operational Problems Minimum Coverage:

a. Procedural tactics of first responding officer.

b. Required notifications.

10.3 Tactical Procedures in Regard to Alarms Minimum Coverage:

a. Handling bank alarms; proper attitude; following established procedures; clearing call; tactics and procedures when robbery is confirmed: required notifications.

b. Handling alarm incidents in general: including policies and procedures applicable

to: tactical alarms, residential burglary alarms, fire alarms, and false alarms: avoiding apathy.

c. Discuss the various types of alarms in use and point out locations known to be

equipped with alarm systems; how to check for possible tampering such as door contacts defeated, etc.

10.4 Disaster Control Minimum Coverage:

a. What to do if any of the following is discovered: either in progress or in the formative stages:

(1) Civil Disorders



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(2) Unlawful Assemblies

(3) Actual Riot Conditions

(4) Unusual Crowds

(5) Angry Mobs

(6) Labor Strikes

b. General procedure when all officers are placed on stand-by noticed or called out

for duty.

c. Police duties at strike scenes: during organized peaceful demonstrations; general peacekeeping duties; avoid taking sides; rights of demonstrators, strikers, workers, management, etc.; arrest policy

d. General field operations, tasks, and responsibilities applicable to natural disasters

and major disasters of other origin: including major fires, severe weather storms, explosions, chemical spills, radiation leaks or accidents involving carriers of radioactive materials, aircraft crashes and similar serious events involving substantial damages to property and high risk to life or health. (General responsibilities of first officer assigned to scene or officer discovering incident).

10.5 Bomb Threats Minimum Coverage:

a. City wide and response area locations likely to be recipients of bomb threats.

b. How to approach people on the scene of a location that has received a threat: initial contact with key personnel. c. Handling the incident: reports required, etc. e. Circumstances justifying call-out of bomb disposal team from Fort Bragg.


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10.6 Handling “Subject with Weapon” Calls Minimum Coverage:

a. Proper attitude: be alert, prepared for anything, make no assumptions.

b. Obtain as much information as possible under existing circumstances: location of subject, type of weapon, threats made, general attitude and demeanor of subject, etc.

c. Tactics and procedures applicable to incident: evaluating events; obtaining

required assistance. d. Legal versus illegal possession of weapon; how to proceed.

10.7 Handling Prowler Type Calls Minimum Coverage:

a. Point out likely targets of prowlers (known locations).

b. Review procedures applicable top handling prowler calls/suspicious person calls in general.

c. How to handle complaint. d. How to approach and handle suspected prowler. e. How to search yards and alleys with reasonable safety.




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10.8 Tactics and Procedures Applicable to Miscellaneous Non-Routine Operations Minimum Coverage:

a. Use of roadblocks. b. Participation in stake-outs: where, when, and how to stake-out a location.

c. Special guard duty (i.e.: guarding prisoners confined to hospitals.

THIRD WEEK OF TRAINING SECTION 11- GENERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 11.1 Review Acronym (PRELIMINARY) Minimum Coverage: P Proceed to scene promptly and safely R Render assistance to the injured E Effect the arrest of the criminal L Locate and identify witnesses I Interview the complainant and the witness M Maintain crime scene: protect the evidence I Interview the suspect N Note all conditions, events and remarks A Arrange for collection of evidence and photographs R Report the incident fully and accurately Y Yield the responsibility to the follow-up Investigator

11.2 Cooperation with Follow-Up Investigators, Identification Specialists, and Other Involved Personnel



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Minimum Coverage:

a. Help trainee understand that the investigative function of the police department is a cooperative team effort, and the egotism and “grand standing” have no valid place in our work. We all share the same goals and objectives.

b. Explain the primary crime scene responsibilities of each departmental component.

11.3 Modus Operandi Minimum Coverage:

a. Review importance of MO information.

b. Review use of MO numbers in Investigative Reports.

11.4 Investigation of Special Offenses Minimum Coverage:

a. Death Investigations (Report of found body to confirmed murder case)

b. Serious sexual offenses with emphasis on rape investigation c. Assault cases d. Robbery e. Burglary f. Breaking and Entering

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(2) Residential

g. Stolen Motor Vehicle

h. Shoplifting; other larceny cases i. Fraud cases j. Other criminal cases as they occur

SECTION 12- TRAFFIC PROCEDURES 12.1 Review of Pertinent Traffic Laws and Ordinances Minimum Coverage:

a. Moving violations

b. Equipment violations c. License and registration violations

12.2 Recognizing Traffic Violations Minimum Coverage

a. Where, when, and how to observe for violations.

b. Weighing observed driver behavior against elements of a violation. (When has the law been broken?)



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12.3 Degrees of Enforcement Action Minimum Coverage:

a. Use of warning

b. Use of citation c. Custodial arrest

(1) When to arrest

(2) Use of warrant d. Use of personal discretion applicable to traffic enforcement.

e. Departmental policies

12.4 Quality versus Quantity Minimum Coverage:

a. Importance of making only good quality charges.

12.5 Approaching/Handling Traffic Violators Minimum Coverage:




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a. Review and critique performance following each traffic stop, pointing out any

flaws or procedural errors and reinforcing correct procedures.

b. Importance of good officer/violator relations.

12.6 Parking Enforcement Minimum Coverage:

a. When to tag, when to tow

b. Recognition and control of hazardous conditions c. Use of discretion d. Handicapped parking e. Abandoned vehicles

123.7 Pedestrian Violations Minimum Coverage:

a. Laws and policies regarding enforcement of pedestrian violations.

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Minimum Coverage:

a. Mechanics of traffic direction.

(1) Hand signals

(2) Use of whistle

(3) Traffic Wand/Flashlight

(4) Officer Positions b. Controlled intersections

c. Uncontrolled intersections d. Flares, cones, etc.

(1) When to use

(2) Safety requirements e. Barricades

f. Coordination required when more than one officer is present g. Working traffic at accident scenes h. Expressways

12.9 Accident Investigation Minimum Coverage:

a. Accidents with personal injury

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c. Locating drivers and witnesses d. Statements from drivers and witnesses e. Photos, measurements, sketches, etc. f. How to determine responsibility g. Accident report preparation

12.10 Hit and Run Investigation Minimum Coverage:

a. Additional reports required

b. Importance of physical evidence at scene c. When to charge suspect d. Function of follow-up section

12.11 Driving While Impaired Cases Minimum Coverage:

a. What to look for

b. Field tests c. Use of forms d. Disposition of vehicle



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e. Legal rights of suspect f. Chemical analysis g. Filming of DWI suspect

12.12 City Code Minimum Coverage:

a. Code enforcement policies (abandoned vehicles, blocking sidewalk, peddling without permit, etc.)

b. Most violated local ordinances

SECTION 13- REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 13.1 General note-taking and report writing Minimum Coverage:

a. Accuracy of notes/reports b. Are notes legible?

c. Narrative establishes elements of the crime d. Necessity of recording all relevant information e. Events should be in logical chronological order



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13.2 Use of Departmental Reports and Forms Minimum Coverage:

a. DMV-349

b. Investigative Report c. Supplementary Reports d. Arrest Report e. Field Interrogation Card f. Juvenile Referral/Petition g. Property/Evidence Labeling and processing h. Tow-In Report/Letter i. Request for Record Convictions j. Accident Injury Report k. Other reports and forms

SECTION 14-INFORMATION AND RECORDS 14.1 General Information Sources Minimum Coverage:

a. Resource files in Records Management System



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b. Computer based informational sources c. Information available through Police Communications d. Use of telephone book, City directory, and other published sources e. Information from other Departmental components

14.2 Sources Outside the Department Minimum Coverage:

a. Other law enforcement agencies; local, state and federal

b. Telephone company c. City Departments providing public services, i.e. water d. Power company e. Social Services

14.3 Records Keeping Minimum Coverage:

a. Officer’s field notebook

b. Case Records

(1) Criminal



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(2) Traffic

c. Retention of records for possible future use

FOURTH WEEK OF TRAINING SECTION 15- JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES 15.1 Handling Juvenile Offenders Minimum Coverage

a. General statutes pertaining to juvenile offenders

b. Preliminary investigation procedures for juvenile offenders c. Apprehension and interview procedures d. Non-testimonial identification procedures e. Disposition of juvenile offenders f. Follow-up procedures by Juvenile Investigator

15.2 Practical Aspects Applicable to Handling of Juveniles Minimum Coverage

a. How to talk to juveniles

b. When to request the assistance of the Juvenile Investigator c. Use of physical force and restraints



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d. Handling intoxicated juveniles e. Handling juveniles under the influence of a controlled substance f. What to do when child abuse is suspected or reported g. Sexual offenses involving juveniles h. Child neglect cases i. Relationship with agencies involved with juveniles; schools, recreation centers,

welfare, probation personnel, etc. j. Transporting juveniles k. Runaways

SECTION 16 – VICE/NARCOTICS 16.1 Field Operations Officer’s General Responsibility Minimum Coverage

a. Effective measures applicable to repression of vice conditions

b. Apprehension of violators c. Reporting to follow-up personnel when conditions so warrant: What to report

16.2 Specific Offenses in the Vice Areas Minimum Coverage



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a. Gambling cases

(1) What to look for as indications of gambling (2) What to do when gambling is suspected (3) What to do when gambling is confirmed

b. ABC law violations

(1) Establishing probable cause (2) How to proceed with case (3) Reporting to proper authority

c. Prostitution cases

(1) Indicators of active prostitution (2) What to do when prostitution is suspected (3) What to do when prostitution is confirmed (4)
