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