General Order:
A written order of the chief of police applicable to all department personnel establishing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations which continues in effect until revoked by a subsequent revision. The department manual is a compilation of the general orders. The form is the equivalent to the signature of the chief of police.
Special Order:
A written order signed by the chief of police, applicable to all department personnel, establishing a policy or procedure on a single subject, which continue in effect for a specific period of time, and are temporary in nature. When the length of time is not specified, it becomes inoperative with the passing of the situation or incident which caused its issuance.
Emergency Order:
An urgent order of the chief of police or their named designee, necessary to meet an emergency situation. Such order may be transmitted orally, by telephone or radio, provided that it is written as soon as practicable. In any case, it will not have force and effect for more than 72 hours from the time issued.
Division Order:
A written order, signed by a division assistant chief who may issue orders to personnel within her/his command, provided such orders do not conflict with rules and regulations, manuals or orders of the chief of police and do not affect members of the department outside her/his command.
Unit Order:
A written order signed by the unit head which is not in conflict with rules and regulations, manuals, orders of the chief of police, or the division commander and do not affect members of the department outside of her/his immediate command.
Revised May 22, 2019