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Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualRedacted Version for Website*Uploaded November 2019* See explanation and additional information on the following page.
Please note that we have redacted (that is, removed) certain policies from this publiclyavailable version of the Palo Alto Police Department Policy Manual. The policies not disclosedrelate to sensitive security issues, police tactics, and/or officer safety, and are withheld fromdisclosure in accordance with California Government Code §§6254(f), 6254(aa), 6254 (ab),and/or 6254.19. The policies we have withheld pursuant to these state laws are as follows:Policy 216: Staffing LevelsPolicy 310: Officer-Involved IncidentsPolicy 312: FirearmsPolicy 314: Vehicle PursuitsPolicy 316: Officer Response to CallsPolicy 322: Search and SeizurePolicy 378: Public Safety Video Surveillance SystemPolicy 408: Crisis Response UnitPolicy 414: Hostage and Barricade IncidentsPolicy 416: Response to Bomb CallsPolicy 424: Rapid Response and DeploymentPolicy 432: Patrol Rifles and ShotgunsPolicy 442: Criminal OrganizationsPolicy 450: Use of Audio RecordersPolicy 458: Foot PursuitsPolicy 600: Investigation and ProsecutionPolicy 608: InformantsPolicy 704: Vehicle MaintenancePolicy 814: Computers and Digital EvidenceAlso, please note that not every sequential number has an associated policy. Some numbersare unassigned and are simply placeholders in the event future policies are needed.
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICSAs a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguardlives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression orintimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rightsof all to liberty, equality and justice.I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that doesnot bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger,scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honestin thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the lawand the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that isconfided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary inthe performance of my duty.I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations,animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and withrelentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately withoutfear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never acceptinggratuities.I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to beheld so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruptionor bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legallyauthorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will takeevery reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to mychosen profession . . . law enforcement.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 1
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTTo Proudly Serve and Protect the Public with Respect and Integrity.VISION STATEMENTThrough the Leadership and Commitment of Employees, the Palo Alto Police Department willbuild Trust and Respect with the Public and the Law Enforcement Profession.CORE VALUE STATEMENTWe value and expect teamwork, trust, integrity, accountability, a positive attitude and theprofessional, impartial treatment of all.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentMISSION STATEMENT - 2
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualTable of ContentsLAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS .MISSION STATEMENT .Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role100 - Law Enforcement Authority .102 - Chief Executive Officer . .104 - Oath of Office . . . . .106 - Policy Manual . . . . .and Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration . . .200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility . .204 - Interim Directive . . . . . . . . . . .206 - Emergency Management Plan . . . . . .208 - Training Policy . . . . . . . . . . .212 - Email/Personal Mail/Telephone Usage/Voicemail214 - Administrative Communications . . . . . .216 - Staffing Levels . . . . . . . . . . .218 - License to Carry a Firearm . . . . . . .220 - Retiree Concealed Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78101112. . . . . . . . . . .15161920243238394149Chapter 3 - General Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 - Use of Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302 - Use of Force Review Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 - Handcuffing and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308 - Control Devices and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 - Conducted Energy Weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 - Officer Involved Incidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 - Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314 - Vehicle Pursuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 - Officer Response to Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 - Opioid Medical Aid and Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318 - Canines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 - Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 - Search and Seizure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 - Adult Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328 - Discriminatory Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 - Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332 - Missing Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 - Public Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336 - Victim and Witness Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 - Hate Crimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 - Standards of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187191194199Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police Department. . . . . . . . . . .1Table of Contents - 3
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy 2374376378379381385390391392- Department Computer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Report Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- News Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Subpoenas and Court Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Reserve Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Outside Agency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Registered Offender Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Major Incident Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Death Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Private Persons Arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . .- Limited English Proficiency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Communications with Persons with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . .- Mandatory Employer Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Biological Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Chaplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Public Safety Video Surveillance System . . . . . . . . . . . .- Child and Dependent Adult Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Service Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Illness and Injury Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation . . . . . . . . .- Gun Violence Restraining Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69274278281284286292294Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 - Patrol Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 - Racial- or Bias-Based Profiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404 - Briefing Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406 - Crime And Disaster Scene Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407 - Community Service Officers Assigned to Patrol . . . . . . . . . .408 - Crisis Response Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410 - Ride-Along Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 - Hazardous Material Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 - Response to Bomb Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 - Mental Illness Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 - Cite and Release Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives . . . . . . . . . .424 - Rapid Response and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 - Reporting Police Activity Outside of Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . .428 - Immigration Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430 - Emergency Utility Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 - Patrol Rifles and Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 - Aircraft Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436 - Field Training Officer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 - Obtaining Air Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54356357362367370Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 4
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy Manual440442444446448450452454458459462471- Field Interviews & Photographing of Field Detainees . . . . . . . . .- Criminal Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Watch Commanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Field-Based Video Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Mobile Data Computer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Use of Audio Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Medical Marijuana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Bicycle Patrol Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Foot Pursuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Global Positioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) . . . . . . . . . . . .- Terrorism Liaison Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371377382383392395399404408413415418Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501 - Traffic Motorcycle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502 - Traffic Collision Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510 - Vehicle Towing and Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512 - Vehicle Impound Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .514 - Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516 - Traffic Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520 - Disabled Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 - 72-Hour Parking Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422423426428437442444450454455Chapter 6 - Investigation Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600 - Investigation and Prosecution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 - Sexual Assault Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606 - Asset Forfeiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608 - Informants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610 - Eyewitness Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612 - Brady Material Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457458464470476483486Chapter 7 - Equipment . . . . . . . . . .700 - Department Owned and Personal Property .702 - Personal Communication Devices . . . .704 - Vehicle Maintenance . . . . . . . .706 - Vehicle Use . . . . . . . . . . .707 - Personal Protective Equipment . . . . .709 - Reflectorized Vests . . . . . . . . .711 - Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . .713 - Patrol Team Boxes . . . . . . . . .488489491494496503505506510.Chapter 8 - Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800 - Crime Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .802 - Communication Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804 - Property and Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .806 - Technical Services Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police Department511512514516533Table of Contents - 5
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy Manual808810812814820-Restoration of Firearm Serial Numbers .Records Maintenance and Release . .Protected Information . . . . . . .Computers and Digital Evidence . . .Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .537539546549553Chapter 9 - Custody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900 - Temporary Custody of Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902 - Custodial Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904 - Prison Rape Elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .564565576582Chapter 10 - Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 - Recruitment and Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1002 - Evaluation of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004 - Promotional and Transfer Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1006 - Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1008 - Anti-Retaliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010 - Reporting of Employee Convictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011 - Address and Telephone Number Changes . . . . . . . . . . . .1012 - Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014 - Sick Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016 - Communicable Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1018 - Smoking and Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1020 - Personnel Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1022 - Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1024 - Body Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1026 - Personnel Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1030 - Employee Commendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1032 - Fitness for Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1033 - Sleeping Quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1034 - Meal Periods and Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1035 - Lactation Break Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1036 - Time Card Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1038 - Overtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1040 - Outside Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1042 - On Duty Injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1044 - Personal Appearance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1046 - Uniform Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1048 - Police Explorer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1050 - Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . .1052 - Department Badges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1054 - Modified Duty Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1058 - Employee Speech, Expression and Social Networking . . . . . . . .1059 - Illness and Injury Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1060 - Peer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732Attachments .Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table of Contents - 6
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualChapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and AuthorityCopyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Role and Authority - 7
PolicyPalo Alto Police Department100Policy ManualLaw Enforcement Authority100.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEThe purpose of this policy is to affirm the authority of the members of the Palo Alto PoliceDepartment to perform their functions based on established legal authority.100.2 PEACE OFFICER POWERSSworn members of this department are authorized to exercise peace officer powers pursuant toapplicable state law (Penal Code § 830.1 et seq.).100.2.1 ARREST AUTHORITY OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE PALO ALTO POLICEDEPARTMENTOn-duty arrests will not generally be made outside the jurisdiction of this department except incases of hot or fresh pursuit, while following up on crimes committed within the City or whileassisting another agency. On-duty officers who discover criminal activity outside the jurisdictionof the City should, when circumstances permit, consider contacting the agency having primaryjurisdiction before attempting an arrest.When an officer makes an out-of-county arrest pursuant to a warrant, the officer shall inform thearrestee of the right to be taken before a magistrate in that county (Penal Code § 821; PenalCode § 822).100.2.2 ARREST AUTHORITY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PALO ALTO POLICEDEPARTMENTThe arrest authority within the State of California is as follows (Penal Code § 830.1):(a)As to any public offense committed or which there is probable cause to believe hasbeen committed within the jurisdiction of the Palo Alto Police Department.(b)Where the peace officer has the consent of the Chief of Police.(c)As to any public offense committed or which there is probable cause to believe hasbeen committed in the officer’s presence and there is immediate danger to a personor property, or of the escape of the perpetrator of the offense.(d)Arrest pursuant to a warrant.1.For out-of-county warrants, the arresting officer shall inform the arrestee, inwriting without delay, of the right to be taken before a magistrate in this county(Penal Code § 821; Penal Code § 822):100.3 INTERSTATE PEACE OFFICER POWERSPeace officer powers may be extended to other states:(a)As applicable under interstate compacts, memorandums of understanding or mutualaid agreements in compliance with the laws of each state.(b)When an officer enters an adjoining state in close or fresh pursuit of a person believedto have committed a felony (ARS § 13-3832; NRS 171.158; ORS 133.430).Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Authority - 8
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualLaw Enforcement AuthorityThe person arrested out of state must be taken without unnecessary delay before a magistrate ofthe county in which the arrest was made (ARS § 13-3833; NRS 171.158; ORS 133.440).Peace officers of another state who enter the State of California in fresh pursuit to arrest a personwho has committed a felony in the other state have the same authority to arrest and hold in custodysuch person as peace officers of this state have to arrest and hold a person in custody (PenalCode § 852.2).100.4 POLICYIt is the policy of the Palo Alto Police Department to limit its members to only exercise the authoritygranted to them by law.While this department recognizes the power of peace officers to make arrests and take otherenforcement action, officers are encouraged to use sound discretion in the enforcement of thelaw. This department does not tolerate the abuse of law enforcement authority.100.5 CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTSAll members shall observe and comply with every person’s clearly established rights under theUnited States and California Constitutions.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Authority - 9
PolicyPalo Alto Police Department102Policy ManualChief Executive Officer102.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEThe California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has mandated thatall sworn officers and dispatchers employed within the State of California shall receive certificationby POST within prescribed time periods.102.1.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REQUIREMENTSAny chief executive officer of this department appointed after January 1, 1999, shall, as a conditionof continued employment, complete the course of training prescribed by POST and obtain theBasic Certificate by POST within two years of appointment.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentChief Executive Officer - 10
PolicyPalo Alto Police Department104Policy ManualOath of Office104.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that oaths, when appropriate, are administered todepartment members.104.2 POLICYIt is the policy of the Palo Alto Police Department that, when appropriate, department membersaffirm the oath of their office as an expression of commitment to the constitutional rights of thoseserved by the Department and the dedication of its members to their duties.104.3 OATH OF OFFICEAll department members, when appropriate, shall take and subscribe to the oaths or affirmationsapplicable to their positions. All sworn members shall be required to affirm the oath of officeexpressing commitment and intent to respect constitutional rights in discharging the duties of alaw enforcement officer (Cal. Const. Art. 20, § 3; Government Code § 3102). The oath shall beas follows:“I, (employee name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitutionof the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreignand domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United Statesand the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mentalreservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties uponwhich I am about to enter.”104.4 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDSThe oath of office shall be filed as prescribed by law (Government Code § 3105).104.5 POLICY ISSUE DATEUpdated: 12-8-16Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentOath of Office - 11
PolicyPalo Alto Police Department106Policy ManualPolicy Manual106.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEThe manual of the Palo Alto Police Department is hereby established and shall be referred to asthe Policy Manual or the manual. The manual is a statement of the current policies, rules andguidelines of this department. All members are to conform to the provisions of this manual.All prior and existing manuals, orders and regulations that are in conflict with this manual arerescinded, except to the extent that portions of existing manuals, procedures, orders and otherregulations that have not been included herein shall remain in effect, provided that they do notconflict with the provisions of this manual.106.2 POLICYExcept where otherwise expressly stated, the provisions of this manual shall be consideredas guidelines. It is recognized that the work of law enforcement is not always predictable andcircumstances may arise which warrant departure from these guidelines. It is the intent of thismanual to be viewed from an objective standard, taking into consideration the sound discretionentrusted to members of this department under the circumstances reasonably available at thetime of any incident.106.2.1 DISCLAIMERThe provisions contained in the Policy Manual are not intended to create an employment contractnor any employment rights or entitlements. The policies contained within this manual are for theinternal use of the Palo Alto Police Department and shall not be construed to create a higherstandard or duty of care for civil or criminal liability against the City, its officials or members.Violations of any provision of any policy contained within this manual shall only form the basis fordepartment administrative action, training or discipline. The Palo Alto Police Department reservesthe right to revise any policy content, in whole or in part.106.3 AUTHORITYThe Chief of Police shall be considered the ultimate authority for the content and adoption of theprovisions of this manual and shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and locallaws. The Chief of Police or the authorized designee is authorized to issue Interim Directives,which shall modify those provisions of the manual to which they pertain. Interim Directives shallremain in effect until such time as they may be permanently incorporated into the manual.106.4 DEFINITIONSThe following words and terms shall have these assigned meanings throughout the Policy Manual,unless it is apparent from the content that they have a different meaning:Adult - Any person 18 years of age or older.CCR - California Code of Regulations (Example: 15 CCR 1151).Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 12
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualPolicy ManualCHP- The California Highway Patrol.CFR - Code of Federal Regulations.City - The City of Palo Alto.Civilian - Employees and volunteers who are not sworn peace officers.Department/PAPD - The Palo Alto Police Department.DMV - The Department of Motor Vehicles.Employee/personnel - Any person employed by the Department.Juvenile- Any person under the age of 18 years.Manual - The Palo Alto Police Department Policy Manual.May - Indicates a permissive, discretionary or conditional action.Member - Any person employed or appointed by the Palo Alto Police Department, including fulltime sworn officers, reserve officers, civilian employees and volunteers.Officer - Those employees, regardless of rank, who are sworn peace officers of the Palo AltoPolice Department.On-duty - A member's status during the period when he/she is actually engaged in theperformance of his/her assigned duties.Order - A written or verbal instruction issued by a superior.POST - The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.Rank - The title of the classification held by an officer.Shall or will - Indicates a mandatory action.Should - Indicates a generally required or expected action, absent a rational basis for failing toconform.Supervisor - A person in a position of authority regarding hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion,discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of other department members, directing the work ofother members or having the authority to adjust grievances. The supervisory exercise of authoritymay not be merely routine or clerical in nature but requires the use of independent judgment.The term "supervisor" may also include any person (e.g., officer-in-charge, lead or senior worker)given responsibility for the direction of the work of others without regard to a formal job title, rankor compensation.When there is only one department member on-duty, that person may also be the supervisor,except when circumstances reasonably require the notification or involvement of the member'soff-duty supervisor or an on-call supervisor.USC - United States Code.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 13
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualPolicy Manual106.5 ISSUING THE POLICY MANUALAn electronic version of the Policy Manual will be made available to all members on the departmentnetwork for viewing and printing. No changes shall be made to the manual without authorizationfrom the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.Each member shall acknowledge that he/she has been provided access to, and has had theopportunity to review the Policy Manual and Interim Directives. Members shall seek clarificationas needed from an appropriate supervisor for any provisions that they do not fully understand.106.6 PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE POLICY MANUALThe Chief of Police will ensure that the Policy Manual is periodically reviewed and updated asnecessary.106.7 REVISIONS TO POLICIESAll employees are responsible for keeping abreast of all Policy Manual revisions. The Personneland Training Lieutenant will forward revisions to the Policy Manual as needed to all personnel viaelectronic mail. Each unit manager will ensure that employees under his/her command are awareof any Policy Manual revisions.All employees are responsible for keeping abreast of all Policy Manual revisions. All changes tothe Policy Manual will be posted on the S:drive link, PD folder - Policy Manual Interim Directives.Lieutenants will forward interim directives and/or revisions to the Policy Manual as needed to allpersonnel via electronic mail.Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 14
Palo Alto Police DepartmentPolicy ManualChapter 2 - Organization and AdministrationCopyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/10/21, All Rights Reserved.Published with permission by Palo Alto Police DepartmentOrganization and Administration - 15
PolicyPalo Alto Police Department200Policy ManualOrganizational Structure and Responsibility200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEThe organizational structure of this department is designed to create an efficient means toaccomplish our mission and goals and to provide for the best possible servic
100.2.2 ARREST AUTHORITY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PALO ALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT The arrest authority within the State of California is as follows (Penal Code § 830.1): (a) As to any public offense committed or which there is probable cause to believe has been committed within the jurisdiction of the Palo Alto Police Department.
