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BODY ARMOR
Date of Issue General Order Number
July '19, 2000 00-04
Effective Date I Section Code
July 24, 2000 I ADM-07
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
July 2001 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
41.3.5, 41.3.6, 53.1.1
INDEX A S:
Body Armor Warrant Service
Inspections Bicycle Operations
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide sworn members of the Iowa City Police
Department with guidelines for the proper use and care of body armor.
armor in combination with prescn~
)roy des a' s gn ficant evel of pmtectiOn~ it' is not
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d. Officers are responsible for the proper storage, maintenance and care
of body armor in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
e. Officers are responsible for reporting damage or excessive wear to the
ballistic panels or cover to their supervisor and the Commander of
Administrative Services.
f. Body armor will be replaced in accordance with guidelines and
protocols established by the National Institute for Justice.
g. The Commanding Officer Field Operations shall monitor technological
advances in body armor that may necessitate a change in body armor.
h. The Commanding Officer Field Operations shall continually assess
weapons and ammunition currently in use and the suitability of
approved .body armor to protect against those threats.
4. Acknowledgement of Risk
a. An officer electing not to wear the body armor provided by the
Department acknowledges the increased risk to their safety. Officers
shall not be excluded or excused from the performance of any duty
because of the officer's decision not to wear body armor. Officers
choosing not to wear body armor shall respond to the scene of
emergency situations immediately. Officers electing not wear or to
carry their body armor with them acknowledge that they will not be
able to retrieve their body armor prior to responding to any call.
R. J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
WARNING
r, his directive s for departmental use'only and does not apply~in any criminal or civil
claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
LEG-05.1
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"" CONDUCT:
POWERS OF
ARREST
I Date of Issue General Order Number
July 21, 2000 00-05
I Effective Date Section Code
July 26, 2000 LEG-05
IReevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
July 2001 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.7
INDEX AS:
Use of Force Weapons
Arrests
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to police officers regarding
acceptable criteria for effecting an off-duty arrest.
II. POLICY
Off-duty officers are often faced with situations involving criminal conduct that they are
neither equipped nor prepared to handle in the same manner as if they were on duty.
This may lead to unnecessary injuries to off-duty officers, and confusion for those on-
duty officers arriving at the scene. In order to promote safety and efficiency, it is the
policy of the Iowa City Police Department to determine and regulate those situations
and locations within which a sworn member is permitted to effect an arrest while off-
duty.
- LEG-05.2
III. DEFINITIONS
Personally involved: An officer is deemed personally involved where the off-duty
officer, a family member, or a friend becomes engaged in a dispute or incident
involving a personal matter with the person to be arrested or any other person
connected with the incident. This policy specifically prohibits off-duty officers
from using their designation as a police officer in situations where they are
personally involved.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Liability Protection
Officers of the Iowa City Police Department have liability protection for the on
and off-duty performance of official duties. This protection does not extend to
acts intended to cause injury or damage, to willful or wanton acts or omissions,
or to those actions that the officer knew, or reasonably should have known, were
in conflict with the law or established policies of the Iowa City Police Department.
B. Permitted Off-Duty Arrests
When off-duty and within the legal jurisdiction of the City of Iowa City, an officer
co~,_~ may~make an arrest only when:
,~_~ l~/'~ie arresting officer is not personally involved in the incident underlying the
,~..:.. ~:~est; and
2~i .~_ere-'-'~" is an immediate need to prevent a crime or apprehend a suspect; and
u~ 3.'~.~.~e crime would require a full custodial arrest; and
~ 4~%T,h.e arresting officer has in his/her possession, appropriate police
-~ ~ntification
C. Off-Duty Responsibilities
1. While off-duty, the police officer is responsible for immediately reporting any
suspected or observed criminal activity, qualifying a serious misdemeanor or
higher, to on-duty personnel.
2. Except as allowed by this policy, off-duty officers should not enforce minor
violations such as disorderly conduct, public intoxication or other nuisance
offenses. On-duty personnel should be contacted to respond to the situation
where an off-duty officer becomes aware of such violations.
3. Where an arrest is necessary, the off-duty-arresting officer shall abide by all
departmental policies and procedures.
D. Prohibited Off-Duty Arrests: When off-duty, an officer shall not make an arrest:
1. When the arresting officer is personally involved in the incident underlying the
arrest; or
2. When engaged in off-duty employment of a non-police nature, and the
officer's actions are only in furtherance of the interests of the private
employer; or
3. When the arrest is made solely as enforcement of a minor traffic regulation.
Despite the fact that a police officer has police powers 24 hours a day
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throughout the jurisdiction, an off-duty officer should not enforce minor traffic
regulations.
4. When the officer has consumed alcoholic or intoxicating beverages.
a. Officers are prohibited from carrying off-duty weapons when they expect
to consume any alcoholic or intoxicating beverage regardless of amount.
b. If an officer decides to consume an a!.c0holic or intoxicating beverage,
he/she shall secure their weapon in a securable area off the premises in
which the alcohol is going to be consumed. If the officer is at his/her
personal residence, he/she shall secure all department issued and
department approved weapons prior to consuming alcohol.
E. Review of Off-Duty Arrests
Any officer conducting an off-duty arrest shall complete a report detailing the
circumstances surrounding the arrest. This report shall include the name of the
suspect, witnesses and other involved parties. This report shall be submitted to
the on-duty watch commander, at the time of the incident, with a copy being
forwarded to the Watch Commander of the officer initiating the arrest for review.
"R.'J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a crbation of a higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.