Operations Manual
Chapter One
Organization and Management Role
1.1.1 Oath of Office
1.2.1 Authority to Enforce Laws
1.2.2 Interviews, Interrogations & Searches
1.2.3 Search & Seizure with and without Warrant
1.2.4 Arrests
1.2.5 Strip and or Body Cavity Searches
1.3.1 Use of Force
1.4.1 Command Protocol
1.4.3 Written Directive System
1.5.1 Selection and Hiring
1.5.5 Training of Non-Sworn Personnel
1.6.1 Administration of Funds
1.7.1 Extra Duty and Off Duty Employment
1.8.1 Code of Conduct and Personal Appearance
1.8.2 Sexual and Improper Harassment Policy
1.8.3 Biased Based Policing and Conflicts of Interest
1.8.4 Duty to Intervene and Act
1.10.1 Training & Career Development
1.10.4 Field Training Program
Chapter Two
Law Enforcement Functions
2.1.1 Routine and Emergency Operations of Police Vehicles
2.1.2 Mobile Video Recording Systems
2.1.3 Protective Soft Body Armor
2.1.14 Police K9 Unit
2.2.1 Unusual Occurrences and Special Operations
2.2.3 Barricaded Person / Hostage Situations
2.2.4 Bomb Threats and Searches
2.3.1 Investigation of Employee Misconduct
2.4.1 Traffic Enforcement
2.4.2 Vehicle Pursuit
2.5.1 Detainee Transport
2.7.1 Legal Process Procedures
2.7.8 Mental Health
2.9.1 Eyewitness Identification
Chapter Three
Staff Support Responsibilities
3.1.1 Cells & Temporary Holding Areas
3.1.9 Detainee Intake, Property, and Medical Assistance
3.4.1 Records Management & Field Reporting
3.5.1 Availability of Personnel
3.5.2 Evidence Control
3.5.3 Evidence and Property Chain of Custody Form
3.5.5 Forfeiture of Seized Vehicles & Property
3.7.1 Physical Fitness and Wellness Program
Chapter Four
Pennsylvania Legal Mandates
4.1.1 Vehicle Crash Investigation
4.3.1 Missing Persons
4.4.1 Processing - Fingerprinting and Photographs
4.5.1 Crime Victim Assistance
4.6.1 Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law
4.7.1 Handling and Custodial Care of Juveniles
4.8.1 Notification of Sexually Violent Predators
4.9.1 Municipal Police Officer's Education
and Training Commission
Certification
4.10.1 Protection from Abuse orders and Domestic Violence
4.11.1 Release of Department Reports, records,
and Criminal History
Information, Uniform Crime Reporting
4.15.1 Mental Health Evaluations for Law Enforcement Officers
4.16.1Death In Custody Reporting Act
Chapter Six
Organization and Management Role
6.1.1 Change of Address
6.1.2 Paid Details and Special Off Duty Assignments
6.1.3 Commendations, Awards and Ceremonies
6.1.4 Sick Leave
6.1.5 Treatment of Injuries Received While on Duty
6.1.6 Family Medical Leave Act
6.1.7 Reporting for Duty-Shift Change-Training
6.1.8 Court Appearance & On-Call Procedure
6.1.9 Request for Time Off
6.1.10 Maternity Assignments and Leave
6.1.12 Officer Performance Appraisal
6.1.13 Fire and Arson Investigations
6.1.15 AED
6.1.16 Headquarters Building Security
6.1.17 Distribution, Issuance & Disposition of Citations
& Parking Tickets
6.1.18Critical Incident Stree Management
6.1.19 Duty to Intervene and Act
6.2.1 Police Response to Fire & Crash Scenes
6.2.4 Police Departmental Funerals
6.2.5 Abandoned, Disabled and Removal of Vehicles
6.2.6 Confidential Informants & Information
6.2.7 Temporary Vacant Properties
6.2.8 Naloxone Administration
6.2.10 Financial Institution Alarm Response
6.2.11 Diversionary Programs
6.2.13 Inventory Searches of Vehicles
6.2.15 Haverford Township Police Response to Active Threat Incidents
6.3.2 Long Barrel Weapons
6.3.3 Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Spray
6.3.4 Expandable Baton
6.3.5 Electronic Incapacitation Device
6.3.6 Specialty Impact Munitions
6.3.7 Use of Tranquilizer Gun
6.4.2 Safety Review Board
6.4.3 Operation of Police Motorcycles
6.4.4 Safety Restraint System Usage
6.5.1 Delcom Communications Procedure
6.5.2 Telecommunications Policy
6.5.3 Police - Media Relations
6.5.4 Information Technology Systems
6.5.5 Social Media and Networking