Police Department Policy Manual

The East Norriton Township Police Department's policy manual is a living document that is subject to constant change. New laws, court decisions, new methodologies and other factors dictate the need for continual review, initiating revisions where necessary and appropriate.  Our policies continue to meet the standards of the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC).  This ensures that our policy manual is current and that we are committed to best practices. 

It is recognized that no set of policies and procedures, no matter how complete, can hope to address all the situations that may be encountered.  This policy manual serves as a guideline, and should be employed with sound reason, judgment and discretion.

Our full policy manual contains information on staffing levels, deployment, response tactics, and other items which are considered to be law enforcement sensitive.  Releasing such information could put officers and the general public at risk.  Therefore, some policies have been redacted and others simply not-published. 

The policies most often requested, and which offer transparency to our daily operations, are available below for the public’s review. 

 

Index

 Chapter 1

 

1.1.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
1.1.1 Oath of Office
1.1.2 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Value Statement
1.1.3 Goals and Objectives Mission Statement
1.2.1 Statutory Authorization
1.2.2 Constitutional Requirements
1.2.3 Warrantless Search and Seizure
1.2.4 Arrest Procedures with or without Warrant
1.2.5 Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches
1.2.6 Custody of Children Juveniles
1.2.7 Inventory Search of Impounded Vehicles
1.3.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
1.3.2 Use of Deadly Force
1.3.5 Medical Attention Required Following Use of Force as Appropriate
1.3.6 Written Reports and Investigations Required
1.3.7 Line-Duty Assignment Reassignment Pending Administrative Review
1.3.9 Demonstrated Proficiency Required to Carry Approved Weapons
1.3.10 In-Service and Weapons Proficiency Training
1.8.1 Code of Conduct
1.8.2 Code of Discipline
1.8.3 Harassment in the Workplace Sexual Harassment
1.8.4 Personal Appearance
1.8.5 Bias Based Policing
1.10.8 Employee Performance Review Program
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 Chapter 2

2.1.4 Body Armor High Risk Incidents
2.1.6 Use of Safety Restraints
2.1.7 Weekly Inspections
2.1.8 Reporting for Duty
2.1.9 Hearings Court Notices Appearances and Contacting Witnesses
2.1.10 Auxiliary Police Vehicles
2.1.11 Bicycle Patrol
2.1.12 Naloxone Storage and Use
2.3.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
2.3.1 Complaint Receipt and Processing
2.3.2 Internal Affairs and Investigations
2.3.3 Confidentiality and Security Internal Affairs Records
2.3.4 Arrest of Police Department Employee
2.3.5 Requesting Closure of an Investigation
2.3.6 Resignations
2.4.1 Vehicle Enforcement Responsibility
2.4.2 Motor Vehicle Immobilization
2.4.4 Criminal Complaints Traffic and Non-Traffic Citations
2.4.6 Accident Investigations
2.4.7 Wearing of Traffic Vests
2.4.8 Mobile Video Audio Recorders
2.5.2 Vehicle Search
2.5.3 Transport to Other Facilities
2.5.4 Escapes
2.7.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
2.7.1 Legal Process Record
2.7.2 Record of Execution of Attempted Service
2.7.3 Service of Civil Process
2.7.4 Seizure of Property During Civil Process
2.7.5 Execution of Criminal Process (Warrants)
2.7.6 Warrants Executed By Police Officers
2.7.7 Acquired Property
2.7.8 Complying With Act 141 and Assisting Other Law Enforcement Agencies
2.7.9 Legal Process - Mental Health
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 Chapter 3

3.1.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.1.1 Operations Training for Cell Area
3.1.2 Physical Cell Area
3.1.3 Fire Detection Suppression Systems
3.1.4 Emergency Evacuation Plan
3.1.5 Firearms Security
3.1.6 Search of Cell Holding Area
3.1.7 Tools and Culinary Equipment
3.1.8 Emergency Monitoring System
3.1.10 Security of Detainee Property
3.1.11 Intake and Processing
3.1.15 Positive Identification Prior to Release
3.1.16 Personal PropertyRelease
3.1.18 First Aid Equipment
3.1.19 RESERVED
3.1.20 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
3.1.22 Control of Audio Video Surveillance
3.1.23 Visitation
3.2.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.1.22 Control of Audio Video Surveillance
3.1.23 Visitation
3.2.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.2.1 Use of Temporary Holding Area
3.2.2 Physical Conditions for Temporary Holding Area
3.2.3 Securing to Immovable Object
3.2.4 Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Plan
3.2.5 Security of Temporary Holding Area
3.2.6 Temporary Holding Area Training
3.4.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.4.1 Field Reporting and Management
3.4.2 Township Condition Reports
3.4.3 Release of Police Reports
3.5.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.5.1 Crime Scene Accident Scene Processor Availability
3.5.2 Handling of Evidence
3.5.3 Eyewitness Identification
3.6.0 Purpose Statement Definitions
3.6.1 Property Evidence Control Records System
3.6.2 Property Evidence Storage Facilities
3.6.3 After Hours Storage
3.6.4 Restricted Access to Storage Areas
3.6.5 RESERVED
3.6.6 Property Evidence Inspection
3.6.7 Property Evidence Disposition
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 Chapter 7

7.1.1 Possession and Use of Drugs and or Alcohol
7.1.2 Use of Alcohol or Tobacco While On Off Duty
7.1.3 Associations
7.1.4 Truthfulness
7.1.5 Payment of Debts
7.1.6 Public Statements and Appearances
7.1.7 Political Activity
7.1.8 Soliciting Supervisors or Other Township Officials
7.1.9 Gifts Gratuities and Bribes
7.1.10 Endorsements Referrals and Bail
7.1.11 Residence Limitations
7.1.12 Maintenance of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License
7.1.13 Change of Address Name or Personnel Data
7.1.14 Intervention
7.1.15 Smoke-Free Police Department
7.1.16 Lateness
7.1.17 Radio Computer and Mobile Data Computer Usage
7.1.18 Police Fire Ground Communications and Reports
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