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POLICE
CYCLIST
Date of Issue General Order Number
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 00-07
Effective Date Section Code
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 OPS-16
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
SEPTEMBER 2001 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
41.1.4
INDEX AS:
Special Purpose Vehicles Vehicle Operations ~ .
Police Cyclist Communications : ~,
Body Armor ~ ~
I. PURPOSE .
The purpose of this policy to direct bicycle patrol operations. The ;lewa, ,City"
Police Department recognizes that bicycle (bike) patrol~~ facilitates
communications between officers and the public. Bike patrol also prowdes
added mobility over automobiles in areas that are not accessible by motorized
vehicles or traditionally are not patrolled.
II. POLICY
The Iowa City Police Department recognizes the need for specially equipped bicycles
operated by trained cyclists. Iowa City Police Cyclists are expected to abide by state
code and city ordinances pertaining to bicycles and "roadway" usage.
OPS-16.2
DEFINITIONS
Iowa Code section 321.231 states as follows:
Authorized emergency vehicles and police bicycles.
A. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an
emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected perpetrator of
a felony or in response to an incident dangerous to the public or when
responding to but not upon returning from a fire alaCm, may exercise the
privileges set forth in this section.
B. The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle, may~
1. Park or stand an authorized emergency vehicle, irrespective of the
provisions of this chapter.
2. Disregard laws or regulations governing direction of movement for the
minimum distance necessary before an alternative route that conforms to
the traffic laws and regulations is available.
o~ C. The driver of a fire department vehicle, police vehicle, or ambulance, or a
.-7 ~p~.e. ace officer riding a police bicycle in the line of duty may do any of the ,~l]owing:
_v.']-... Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down
:;~ L: as may be necessary for safe operation.
Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not
-; endanger life or property.
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~'~ D. T-~e exemptions granted to an authorized emergency vehicle under
subsection 2 and for a fire department vehicle, police vehicle, or ambulance
as provided in subsection 3 shall apply only when such vehicle is making use
of an audible signaling device meeting the requirements of section 321.433
or a visual signaling device, except that use of an audible or visual signaling
device shall not be required when exercising the exemption granted under
subsection 3, paragraph "b" of this section when the vehicle is operated by a
peace officer, pursuing a suspected violator of the speed restrictions imposed
by or pursuant to this chapter, for the purpose of determining the speed of
travel of such suspected violator.
E. The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle or the rider of a police bicycle from the duty to drive or
ride with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions
protect the driver or rider from the consequences of the driver's or rider's
reckless disregard for the safety of others.
III. PROCEDURES
Officers selected as police cyclists are required to successfully complete a
course of instruction as prescribed by the International Police Mountain Bike
Association (IPMBA). A two-year commitment is required of officers who are
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selected as bike officers. (This does not preclude officers from being promoted,
requesting transfer to another division or otherwise being reassigned to positions
where they would no longer serve as a bike officer.)
A. Mandatory Equipment - Police Cyclists shall wear protective helmets as
certified by ANSI or Snell Foundations, and as prescribed by OSHA
regulations. Police Cyclists shall also protect their eyes with glasses and/or
shields that guard against dust, exhaust, sunlight, and other hazardous
materials. Eyewear shall be worn whenever officers engage in bicycle patrol.
Eyewear shall be approved by the Commanding Officer Field Operations.
B. Assignment - Police Cyclists shall be under the command of the on-duty
watch commander unless otherwise specified.
1. The watch commander may assign police cyclists to duties at his/her
discretion, taking into account staffing, location, time, and weather
conditions.
2. Police Cyclists may be assigned to specific duties, or they may be
assigned in a "routine" mode. Police cyclists are expected to interact with
the public as part of their assignment.
C. The cyclist shall perform an inspection of their bicycle prior to their beginning
a tour of duty. Any malfunction or equipment maintenance that is needed
shall be reported to the commander of support services. No police cyclist
shall attempt any repair that is beyond his or her training or level of
experience. The police cyclist shall report any damage or maintenance needs
to the Commanding Officer Administrative Services.
D. To the extent applicable, police cyclists are governed by departmental
policies pertaining to vehicle operations. In addition:
1. Police cyclists shall obey applicable state statutes and city ordinances
pertaining to vehicle operations and bicycles.
2. Officers shall not ride their bikes on prohibited areas unless re~p~ndii~g in
an emergency, or unless receiving prior approval from .the W~a.,tch
Supervisor.
E. Communications procedures -
1. Prior to the beginning of a tour of duty, the communications section shall
be advised of which officer(s) are on bike.
a) When dispatching a call to a bike officer, the Emergency
Communications Operator (ECO) shall insert the letter B prior to
the officer's number. I.e. B-2, 10-25 ....
b) When a bike officer contacts the ECO, he/she shall insert the letter
B prior to their number. I.e. City B-2, traffic...
F. Body Armor - At their discretion, bike officers may elect not to wear their body
armor. If the officer elects not to wear his/her body armor, he/she is not
required to carry their armor with them.
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G. Equipment - Police bicycles shall be equipped with a battery operated
headlight and taillight system and a pack in which to carry equipment and
supplies. In addition the cyclist shall be supplied with:
1. first aid pouch
2. required report forms or data collection materials
3. traffic and parking citations
4. other equipment as determined by the Commanding Officer Field
Operations.
R. J. Wlnkelhake, Chief of Pohce
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 creation 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.
SEi'04'I
ISPEClAL PURPOSE
VEHICLES
Date of Issue General Order Number
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 00-06
Effective Date Section Code
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 SER-04
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
SEPTEMBER 2001 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
41.1.4
INDEX A S:
Vehicle Operations Community Service Officers
Police Cyclist SRT
Canine Bomb Threats
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to identify operating criteria for special purpose vehicles
owned and used by the department.
II. POLICY
It s the policy of the Iowa Cty Police Department to mainta n special purpose vehicles.
Special purpose vehicles will primarily be used for the purpose which they are
designated~
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III. DEFINITIONS
Special purpos~vehicle - The Iowa City Police Department designates the following
type vehicles as special purpose vehicles. 1. Canine Vehicles
2. Mobile Tactical Command Center
3. Community Service Officer Vehicles
4. Dare Vehicle
5. C.rime Prevention Vehicle
6. Police Bicycles
7. Property / Ordinance van
IV. PROCEDURES
Uniformed Operations
A. Canine Vehicle - Used to safely transport police canine and handler to and
from work related duties.
1. Canine officers assigned to the vehicle can authorize any member of the
o~ ~<~ department to operate the vehicle.
E..~ ~2-;: Operation of the Canine vehicle requires no special training.
~ =~ ~;~? In addition to being equipped as a marked patrol vehicle, the canine
LL]~ ~ ~ ~_:~. vehicle shall:
-- eu .._ ~-~ a. Be modified for the safe transport of the canine.
II L,~'~;-=..~,.-b. Be equipped with a device for the handler to remotely release the
~'~ O ~ canine from the interior of the vehicle.
--c. Contain equipment necessary for the handling and control of the
canine, as determined by the handler.
4.The canine officer is responsible for the normal upkeep and cleanliness of
the canine vehicle.
5. The vehicle shall receive routine maintenance as determined by the city's
vehicle maintenance department.
B. Mobile Tactical Command Center (MTCC) - Used at major incidents to
transport personnel, special equipment and communications equipment to
the scene. Also serves as command center for major incidents and incidents
involving the call out of the Special Response Team.
1. The Incident Commander may request the use of the MTCC at their
discretion. The use of the MTCC should be approved by the Watch
Commander or Commander of Field Operations or designee. Any sworn
personnel may operate the vehicle as directed by the incident
commander.
2. The MTCC requires no special training to operate, however the operatOr
needs to be familiar with operating large "top heavy" vehicles.
3. The MTCC shall be equipped with emergency lights and siren and at least
one (1) "police" radio and Data Terminal. In addition the MTCC shall be
equipped with the following:
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4. Electrical Generator
5. Phones
6. Tactical Equipment as determined by SRT command.
7.
8. The SRT Commander or designee is responsible for the normal upkeep
and cleanliness of the MTCC.
9. The vehicle shall receive routine maintenance as determined by the city's
vehicle maintenance department.
Ci DARE Vehicle - Used to transport DARE officers to and from DARE activities.
1. DARE vehicles may be operated by DARE officers. DARE officers may
authorize other department members to operate the vehicle.
2. Operation of DARE vehicles requires no special training.
3. DARE vehicles are plainly marked as DARE vehicles and are equipped
with communications equipment comparable to patrol vehicles.
a. DARE vehicles may be equipped with DARE supplies as determined
by DARE officers.
4. The DARE officer is responsible for the normal upkeep and cleanliness of
the DARE vehicle.
5. The vehicle shall receive routine maintenance as determined by the city's
vehicle maintenance department.
D. Community Service Officer (CSO) Vehicles Used by CSOs in the
performance of their assigned duties.
1. CSO vehicles may be operated by any member of the depadment.
2. The Operation of CSO vehicles requires no special training.
3. CSO vehicles are marked as Community Service Officer and are
equipped with emergency lights, police radio and Data Terminal.~ In
addition CSO vehicles shall be equipped with:
a. Equipment for capturing and securing animals.
b. Parking citations and vehicle impound forms.
c. Forms for taking basic reports.
d. Rack for carrying bicycles.
e. Other equipment as determined by the CSO. '
4. CSOs are responsible for the normal upkeep and cleanlin~ of C~O
vehicles.
5. CSO vehicles shall receive routine maintenance as determined by the
city's vehicle maintenance department.
E. Animal Control Vehicle - Used by Animal Control Officers in the performance
of their assigned duties.
1. Animal control vehicles may be used by animal control officers. On-duty
animal control officers may authorize other members of the department to
operate the vehicle. When animal control personnel are not on duty,
Watch Supervisors may authorize officers or CSOs to operate animal
control vehicles as needed.
2. The operation of animal control vehicles requires no special training.
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3. Animal Control Vehicles are cleady marked as such and contain a police
radio. In addition, animal control vehicles may be equipped with:
a. Nooses, snares, or other equipment to capture at large animals.
b. Kennels or compartments to contain c.aptured animals.
c. Tools and implements for clearing dead animals from the streets and
other public areas.
d. Other equipment as determined by animal control personnel.
4. The animal control supervisor is responsible for the general upkeep and
cleanliness of animal control vehicles.
~ 5. Animal control vehicles shall receive routine maintenance as determined
by the city's vehicle maintenance department.
F. Crime Prevention Vehicle - Used by crime prevention officers for crime
prevention activities.
1. Crime prevention officers may authorize other depadmental personnel to
operate the vehicle.
2. The operation of the Crime Prevention vehicle requires no special training.
3. The Crime Prevention Vehicle will be clearly marked as such. Crime
Prevention vehicle will contain equipment and supplies as needed by the
Crime Prevention Officer.
4. The Crime Prevention Officer is responsible for the general upkeep and
cleanliness of the Crime Prevention vehicle.
5. Crime prevention vehicles shall receive routine maintenance as
determined by the city's vehicle maintenance department.
G. Property Custodian / Hazardous Devices Van - Used by the evidence
.... ¢,ustodian for the transportation of property / evidence to storage sites, court,
c,~ ~,~_,~ab or other related sites. Also used as needed by Hazardous Devices
¢'-'~"- !: --' ~ersonnel, to transport equipment and personnel.
--~ ,.o !'~i!~; Hazardous Device duties have priority over property transportation duties.
-- c~ ,-i The Property Custodian or Hazardous Devices personnel may authorize
LL_ ~':2. ::::~:- other departmental personnel to operate the vehicle.
~,;~r_)-~, The operation of the vehicle requires no special training.
'.-_', 3:~ The Property Custodian is responsible for the general upkeep and
cleanliness of the vehicle.
4. The vehicle shall receive routine maintenance as determined by the city's
vehicle maintenance department.
H. Police Bicycles - Used by specially trained officers for patrol purposes. 1. Police Bicycles may only be operated by officers who have successfully
completed a departmentally recognized Police Cyclist Training Course.
2. Police Bicycles will be marked as with the word POLICE.
3. The assigned officer shall be responsible for the general upkeep and
maintenance of the bicycle.
4. The bicycle shall receive maintenance as needed.
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All persons operating a city vehicle SHALL have a valid Iowa Drivers License with all
applicable endorsements and compiling with all applicable restrictions.
R. J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use:only and-does not apply in any cdminal or civil
~roceeding. The department policy should not be construed as~a creation 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.
SER-05.1
IWEAPONS
Date of Issue General Order Number
October 4, 2000 00-08
Effective Date Section Code
October 30, 2000 SER-05
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
October 2001 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
1.3.9-12, 33.1.5, 33.5.1 Use of Force / Training
INDEX AS'.,
Firearms Use of Force ' ' ....
Munitions Less Lethal
Off-duty weapons Training
Weapons Field Training
Special Response Team
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to identify those positions responsible for training officers
in the use of various types of weapons and the minimum requirements for officers to
carry certain weapons. In addition this order identifies minimum specifications
handguns and munitions must meet to be authorized by the Iowa City Police
Department.
II. POLICY
It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to equip its officers with weapons and
ammunition which are safe and reliable. It also the policy of the Department to require
officers to demonstrate at least annually proficiency in the use of all firearms, and
intermediate weapons utilized under color of official duty. The Iowa City Police
Department recognizes that combative, armed and/or violent subjects create handling
and control problems requiring special training and equipment.
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Ill. DEFINITIONS
Range Officer - A sworn member who has received specialized training in the
instruction of firearms training and activities (firearms instructor school). The Range
officer shall be responsible for all aspects of firearms training including the inspection,
evaluation, maintenance of and repair of all firearms authorized for use by the Iowa City
Police Department. The Range Officer shall be responsible for the development and
coordination of firearms training, courses of fire, recommendations for firearms, targets
and all supplies needed for the operation of the firing range and duty use.
Range Instructor - A sworn member who has received specialized training in the
instruction of firearms training and activities (firearms instructor school) and
recommended by the Range Officer, Training Officer and approved by the Chief of
Police or designee.
Armorer - Sworn member who has received specialized training to provide firearms
manufacturer's authorized maintenance and repair for authorized firearms. The armorer
must be recommended by the Range Officer, Training Officer and approved by the
Chief of Police or designee. The written approval shall specify which firearms the
armorer is authorized to maintain and repair.
Departmental issued handgun - Handgun issued to the officer by the department and
which the officer shall carry when on duty. Any exceptions require the approval of the
Chief of Police or designee.
Department issued shotgun - Shotgun provided by the department for deployment in
tactical situations.
Authorized Automatic Weapon - Any department issued automatic weapon which the
officer has met approved levels of proficiency in firearms qualification training.
Projectile Launcher - Any department issued launcher with which the officer has met
approved levels of proficiency in firearms or less lethal qualification training.
Less Lethal Philosophy - A concept of planning and force application, which meets
operational objectives, with less potential for causing death or serious injury than
conventional police tactics.
Subject - The person who is the focus of the police operation.
Official color of duty - Any action taken by a sworn officer whether on or off duty
pursuant of his/her status or authority as a police officer and within the scope of their
duties.
Def(~ive. T~tics Instructor - Sworn officer who has received specialized training in the
instruction :5.,~ defensive tactics.
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Baton Instructor - Sworn officer who has received specialized training in the instruction
of department issued impact weapons.
Less Lethal Munitions Instructor - Sworn officer who has received specialized training in
the instruction of department issued less lethal munitions.
Department issued impact weapons - The department issued impact weapons will
consist of the collapsible straight baton or the 36" straight baton. Any deviation shall be
approved by the Chief of Police or designee.
Personally owned weapons - Any weapons not purchased and owned by the
department. Personally owned weapons shall not be worn or carried on duty without
the express written permission of the Chief of Police or designee.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. GENERAL FIREARMS REQUIREMENTS
1. All on-duty sworn personnel, whether in uniform or non-uniform, shall be
armed with a departmentally issued duty handgun.
a. Exceptions-
i. Officers operating in a status where possession of a firearm would
endanger the officer or the operation in which they are
participating.
ii. Where there is a need to or requirement that officers secure their
weapon prior to entering a secured area. I.e. courtroom,
correctional facilities or psychiatric wings of hospitals.
iii. Officers with non-uniform administrative assignments while
performing that assignment.
2. Prior to issuance, any weapon (firearm, baton, chemical etc.) shall be
reviewed, inspected and approved by a qualified instructor of the
particular weapon. The date of the inspection and name of the inspector
shall be recorded and forwarded to the Range Officer, "Quartermaster"
(individual chemical and impact weapons) or SRT supervisor, as
appropriate.
a. If a weapon is determined to be unsafe, the instructor or armorer shall
remove it from use pending repair, record the malfunction, cause
repair to be made, and provide a replacement to the employee as
soon as practical.
3. Non-uniformed on-duty officers carrying a firearm in an (ir~eoncealed
manner must be readily identifiable as a police officer by w_earing their.
badge adjacent to the weapon. ~ .
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4. Whether on or off-duty, officers shall carry their police identification while
armed.
a. Exceptions
i. When participating in recreational shooting events.
ii, When the possession of police identification would endanger the
officer, or operation in which he/she is participating.
iii. When in the department issued Class A or Class B uniform, the
uniform may serve as police identification.
5. The carrying of a handgun while off-duty shall be at the discretion of the
officer. If the officer elects to carry a Department approved handgun off-
duty, it shall be concealed from public view. An officer electing not to
carry a handgun while off-duty shall not be subject to disciplinary action if
an occasion should arise in which they could have taken police action
were they armed.
6. The carrying of a personal backup firearm is prohibited.
7. All sworn officers shall be armed with a Department approved handgun
while operating any police vehicle.
8. Department issued firearms shall only be used for departmental duties.
9. All officers must meet approved levels of proficiency in firearms
qualification training as set forth by the Range Officer and approved by
the Chief of Police
10.While on-duty, officers shall carry their handgun fully loaded. (I.e. full
chamber and magazines for semi-auto handguns and full cylinder for
revolvers.)
11.Long guns will be carried with the magazine loaded and the chamber
empty, unless being used by the officer.
12. Only magazines authorized by the department may be used in a firearm,
13. Officers are responsible for the safekeeping and secudty of all department
authorized firearms in their custody.
14. Officers shall not carry any firearm under the following circumstances:
a. The officer is on suspension or is directed not to do so by the Chief of
Police.
i-'? b. The officer has not successfully met proficiency and qualification levels
as set forth by the Department.
c. While consuming alcoholic beverages or taking medication that
impairs physical or mental ability.
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15. Probationary officers shall carry weapons as directed by Field Training
protocols.
B. DISPLAY OF FIREARMS
1. Except for general maintenance, supervisory inspections, storage or
authorized training, officers shall not draw or exhibit firearms unless
circumstances create a reasonable suspicion that it may be necessary to
lawfully use the weapon in conformance with departmental directives.
2. At no time shall a firearm be carried or placed in a cocked condition,
except for a second or subsequent shot of a semi-auto firearm.
3. Department owned firearms shall not be carried or utilized for any non-law
enforcement activity without the express written permission of the Chief of
Police or designee.
4. No officer shall display or provide any weapon to a citizen to inspect,
examine or otherwise handle unless authorized by the Chief of Police or
designee.
C. AUTHORIZED HANDGUNS
1. Primary on-duty handgun, uniform duty '~'
a. An approved primary on-duty handgun for uniform dbty is ~-any
department issued handgun as approved by the Chief of POlic~e,.
b. Specifications - ?: ':'-
i. Upon the effective date of this order, newly authorized' handgUns
must be double-action only or decock-only models. Single-action
handguns are not authorized.
ii. Minimum trigger pull weight: Factory trigger pull weight not less
than five (5) pounds.
iii. Barrel length: not less than 3.5 inches and not more than 6 inches.
iv. Ammunition capacity: six (6) round minimum.
v. Handguns shall be carried in department authorized holsters.
2. Primary on-duty handgun, non-uniform duty
a. An approved primary on-duty handgun for non-uniform duty is any
department issued or personally owned departmentally approved
handgun.
b. Specifications
i. Upon effective date of this order, newly authorized handguns must
be double-action only or decock only models. Single action
handguns are not authorized.
ii. Minimum trigger pull weight: Factory trigger pull weight not less
than five (5) pounds.
iii. Barrel length: not less than 3 inches and not more than 6 inches.
iv. Ammunition capacity: six round minimum.
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v. Handguns shall be carried in department authorized holsters
unless authorized by the Commander of Field Operations.
a) Exceptions: Undercover officers or officers assigned to plain
clothes duty are not required to wear a holster.
3. Off-duty Handguns
a. An approved off-duty handgun is any department issued handgun or
personally owned handgun meeting the following requirements.
i. Criteria for personally owned, off-duty handguns
a) .380 ACP or larger
b) .45 ACP or smaller
c) Annually inspected by a departmental armorer or firearms
instructor.
ii. Upon the effective date of this order, newly authorized handguns
must be double action only or decock only models. Single-action
handguns are not authorized.
iii. Minimum trigger pull weight: Factory pull weight not less than five
(5) pounds.
iv. Ammunition Capacity: five round minimum.
v. The handgun shall be concealed and carried in a secure manner.
(This does not include transportation of the weapon to and from the
officer's residence and the PD,)
4. Authorized Automatic Weapons
a. Specified Special Response Team (SRT) personnel may be
authorized to carry a department issued automatic weapon. The
member shall demonstrate proficiency for qualification as set forth by
the range officer and approved by the Chief of Police.
5. Authorized Shotguns
a. An approved shotgun is any department issued shotgun.
6. Authorized Rifle
a. Specified SRT personnel may be authorized to carry a department
c~ .~¢ issued rifle. The member shall demonstrate proficiency for
~'' "~: qualification as set forth by the range officer and approved by the Chief
-':' of Police.
--~ ..:~- ' 7. Authorized Projectile Launcher
:::.. ~ a. All officers who are assigned special weapons and ammunition shall
i ', :, - -' successfully complete the applicable qualification courses and training
· :, ~7:,_ provided by the firearms or less lethal instructor.
8. Firearms Records
a. The Range Officer shall maintain a record for each firearm approved
by the Department for use under official color of duty which shall
include:
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i. Initial date of service
ii. Description
iii. Manufacturer and Caliber
iv. Serial number
v. Repair, service and modification history
vi. Officer and date issued
vii. Proficiency qualification scores and dates,
a. Proficiency qualification scores/dates shall be forwarded to the
Training Unit.
9. Firearms Modifications and Repairs
a. All department issued and department approved personally owned
firearms shall not be modified from the manufacturer's specifications,
except under the following circumstances:
i. All modifications or repairs shall be conducted by the manufacturer,
manufacturer authorized service center, or department approved
armorer.
Exception: Officers may personally install a slip-on grip on their
department issued or personally owned handgun. All other grip
changes or modifications shall be conducted per section i. above.
ii. The Range Officer shall be notified in writing of al._[I modifications or
repairs. Documentation shall be kept on file with the Training Unit.
10. Firearms Maintenance
a. Officers shall maintain all firearms issued to them, or approved for use
by the Department, in proper working order. Officers shall not
disassemble any Department issued or Department approved
personally owned firearm beyond field stripping, as per the
manufacturer recommendations for proper maintenance and cleaning.
All other disassembly shall be conducted by the manufacturer,
manufacturer authorized center, or department approved armorer.
b. Each repair or service transaction shall be documented and recorded
as required in section 9. ii. above.
11. Ammunition ....
a. Officers shall carry all department issued firearms or pe~s~0nally owned
firearms approved for duty use loaded with depa'rtme~nt ~'~s
.~s ued
ammunition. This ammunition shall not be modified in an'y Way.
b. The Range Officer shall be responsible for issuing all ammunitien
all officers of the Department. ,
i. All ammunition shall be produced by a major ic~mmercial-j
manufacturer of such product. :~: "'
ii. All.issued duty ammunition shall be rotated at least ~:i~ an anhual
basis.
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iii. All issued duty and training ammunition shall be approved by the
Chief of Police or designee.
iv. All ammunition carried in a department approved, personally
owned off-duty firearm shall be approved by the Chief of Police or
designee.
12. Firearms Proficiency, Training and Testing
Courses of fire and tests designed to require the officer demonstrate
accuracy, safety, functionality and maintenance of the firearms the officer
carries or uses and knowledge of laws and departmental regulations
concerning the use of force and weapons shall be required on an annual
basis.
a. All persons utilizing range facilities shall follow the direction of the
Range OfficedRange Instructor at all times.
b. Courses of fire will be designed by firearms training personnel to
include scores, target types, timing distance and practical conditions
that meet the needs of the department.
c. Scores will be documented as either pass/fail, or in annual firearms
qualification courses, as a numerical score with a minimum of 80%
required to pass and qualify.
d. Proficiency tests will include demonstrated ability of the officer to
accomplish the following: drawing, bolstering, clearing stoppages,
loading, unloading, and safe handling of the firearm as designated by
the training staff.
e. Target types will consist of, but not be limited to the following:
i. Paper targets with printed design to represent areas to hit and be
used in scoring accuracy.
ii. Steel targets that present instant feedback to the officer on
accuracy.
iii. Shoot/don't shoot targets that represent the need for an officer to
react appropriately.
iv. Firearms Training System (FATS)
f. Successful completion of a transitional training course conducted by
the firearms training staff is required by any officer who changes from
primary handgun of one design to a handgun of another design, prior
to being approved to carry the new handgun.
g. Annual handgun proficiency qualification requirements shall consist of
successful completion of two courses consistent with ILEA for each
issued handgun.
h. All officers who are assigned special weapons and ammunition shall
successfully complete qualification courses and training designed by
: ~ the firearms training staff and those in charge of the affected units on
~,. an annual basis.
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i. Remedial training shall be required of those officers who fail to achieve
the minimum scores or levels of proficiency that are required by the
Department.
i. Remedial training shall continue until the officer meets the
standard, or upon a third failed attempt to qualify, the Firearms
Instructor shall notify the officer's supervisor, Commander of Field
Operations and Chief of Police.
ii. Failure to meet the standard may result in temporary reassignment
to administrative duties that do not require the use of a firearm.
This may continue until the standard is met, but will not exceed five
(5) duty days.
iii. Continued failure to meet the standard may result in administrative
action being taken against the officer.
j. The Range Officer or Range Instructor conducting the firearms training
shall complete records documenting all firearms training for each
officer. These records shall be retained by the Training Unit.
k. All firearm instruction, training and qualification shall be provided by a
certified instructor.
13. Less Lethal Impact Projectiles
a. There are many projectiles considered "less lethal". The primary types
used by the Iowa City Police Department are:
i. "beanbag" round - 12 gauge
ii. non-flexible- 37mm round
b. Only rounds purchased by the department may be deployed.
Deployment shall be consistent with departmental directives on the
Use of Force and the deployment of Less Lethal munitions.
c. All 37mm less lethal munitions and delivery systems will be maintained
by the SRT. This system will only be deployed by department
members who have been trained and qualified in its use.
d. Subjects who have been struck by either of these projectiles shall be
secured and transported to a medical facility for examination.
e. Bystanders who are struck by less lethal munitions shall be
encouraged to seek medical attention at a medical facility.
f. Only those persons trained and qualifying with the device may deploy
the device.
14. Impact Weapons
Training will be designed to require the officer to demonstrate profic!e, ncy
with the types of impact weapons carried and knowledge of,,.~e laws ;and
directives concerning the use of impact weapons When!~bsed ~ an
impact tool, they are considered a level four use of force. O~¢ers¢~,half
only carry impact weapons that are issued by the department~ ~ ~ ~-
a. All officers will complete a basic course of instruction in the pr0pe~-,use'
and skill development of each type of approved impact weapOn, :prior',
to being authorized to carry such weapons on duty.
SER-05.10
b. Officers will complete annual in-service training ~n the use of impact
weapons.
c. All in-service training shall be approved by the training unit prior to
implementation.
d. Remedial training will be required of those officers who fail to achieve
the minimum levels of proficiency that are required by the Department.
i. If the officer fails to meet the standard, the Baton Instructor shall
inform the officer's supervisor and Commanding Officer Field
Operations.
ii. Continued failure to meet the minimum standard may result in
administrative action against the officer.
15. Chemical Agents
Chemical Agents will be available and may be used to incapacitate
subjects when lower levees of force would have been inappropriate or
have failed in the control or dispersal of these subjects.
a. Uniformed and non-uniformed personnel will be limited to the use of
Pepper Spray unless additional specialized training is received in the
use of other chemical agents.
b. The deployment of Chemical Agents other than the use of pepper
spray must be authorized by the Commander of Field Operations or
designee. Examples of other agents and deployment methods include
but are not limited to:
i. 12 Gauge chemical munitions
ii. 37 mm chemical munitions
iii. Foggers
16. Distraction Devices
The use of distraction devices is limited to the SRT and may only be
deployed by personnel who have received training in their use and
deployment.
17. Less Lethal/Intermediate Impact Weapons Records
The office responsible for Quartermaster function is responsible for
maintaining a record for each issued weapon other than firearms. The
SRT is responsible for maintaining a record of each special weapon
(firearm, less lethal, delivery device, etc.) maintained in that unit.
a. The record shall include:
i. Type ofweapon/munltions
ii. Manufacturer
iii. Model number if any
iv. Serial number if any
v. Number of units (munitions)
vi. Address and location of storage
vii. Name of personnel issued to.
b. All weapons shall be inspected and found acceptable for use by the
unit supervisor prior to deployment.
SER-05.11
18. Proficiency Records
At least annually, each employee shall receive in-service training on the
Departmental Use of Force policy and demonstrate proficiency with each
approved less lethal weapon that the officer is authorized to use.
a. Such training shall be provided by a certified instructor.
b. Proficiency training records shall include results from tests or
demonstrations, dates, and rosters of attending officers. These
records shall be maintained by the Training Unit.
c. Remedial training shall be scheduled for employees who are unable to
qualify with an authorized weapon. The weapons system instructor
shall notify the immediate supervisor and the Commander of Field
Operations of the employee's remedial training status.
i. Until the employee achieves full certification, s(he) will not be
permitted to operate the specific weapons system other than in a
training environment.
ii. The employee may be temporarily re-assigned to administrative
duties pending successful completion of training and certification.
iii. Upon a third failed attempt to qualify with the weapon, the weapon
system instructor shall forward copies of the officer's training record
to officer's supervisor for possible administrative action.
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 creation 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.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS ALPHABETIC INDEX
Section
Code Index
0PS-13 Accident Investigation, Vehicle Crashes
OPS-13 Accidents, Vehicle Crashes
ADM-05 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
OPS-08 Alarm / Open Door Response
OPS-11 Alcohol Enforcement, Traffic
ADM-03 Ammunition Specifications
ADM-04 Annual Objectives
LEG-02 Arrests, Arrests
LEG-01 Arrests, Civil Rights
LEG-05 Arrests, Off-Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest
LEG-04 Arrests, Search & Seizure
OPS-11 Arrests, Traffic
OPS-03 Arrests, Use of Force
TRN-01 Authority and Responsibility, Department Training
SER-03 Background Investigations
ADM-07 Bicycle Operations
ADM-07 Body Armor
OPS-16 BodyArmor, Police Cyclist
SER-04 Bomb Threats
OPS-08 Building Search
OPS-10 Canine, Canine Operations
OPS-08 Canine Procedure, Alarm/Open Door Response
SER-04 Canine, Special Purpose Vehicles '~:*:-:: '-~ ~--
OPS-03 Canine, Use of Force
ADM-03 Care of Uniform Clothing and Equipment
TRN-01 Career Specialty In-Service Training, Definition ,
OPS-05 Case Screening Criteria
OPS-05 Case Screening Responsibility
LEG-02 Citations, Arrests
OPS-11 Citations, Traffic
LEG-01 Civil Rights
OPS-16 Communications, Police Cyclist
OPS-01 Communications Procedure
SER-04 Community Service Officers
PER-02 Complaint Procedures
OPS-04 Criteria for Investigative Task Force
ADM-04 Department Goals
ADM-0t Department Publications
TRN-01 Department Training Administration
TRN-01 Department Training Authority and Responsibility
TRN-01 Department Training Committee
TRN-01 Department Training Goals
TRN-01 Department Training Policy
SER-02 Development of Report Forms
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GENERAL ORDERS ALPHABETIC INDEX
Section
Code Index
ADM-01 Directives, Written
PER-01 Disciplinary Philosophy
ADM-06 Discipline, Internal Affairs Investigations
LEG-02 Discretion, Arrests
OPS-14 Domestic Abuse
LEG-02 Domestic Abuse, Arrests
OPS-14 Domestic Violence
OPS-14 Domestic Violence Reports
OPS-14 Domestics
TRN-01 Education and Training Record
OPS-06 Emergency Assignments
OPS-07 Enforcement of Safety Belts
OPS-06 Escorts, Emergency
ADM-06 Evaluations, InternalAffairs Investigations
OPS-12 Evaluations, In Car Recording Devices
OPS-12 Evidence
OPS-05 Exceptional Circumstances, Case Screening
LEG-03 Field Information (FI) Cards
LEG-03 Field Interviews
SER-05 Field Training
SER-05 Firearms
OPS-05 Follow-Up Investigation Criteria ....
SER-02 Forms Management Program CD
ADM-01 General Orders .~.
ADM-4 Goals and Objectives of Iowa City Police Department -:~
OPS-09 Handcuffing
PER-02 Harassment, Harassment & Sexual Harassment
ADM-05 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) ~ ~:~' --': "--~
ADM-05 Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV)
ADM-06 lAIR Forms
OPS-13 Impounds
ADM-02 Index, General Orders
ADM-05 Infectious Disease
ADM-05 Infectious Disease Exposure
ADM-07 Inspections
ADM-06 Internal Affairs Investigations
ADM-06 Internal Affairs Investigations Register (lAIR)
OPS-12 Internal Investigations, In Car Recording Devices
OPS-05 Investigative Case Screening Process
OPS-04 Investigative Task Force
ADM-06 Knowingly Providing False Information
ADM-03 Leather Goods Classification
OPS-15 Less Lethal
SER-05 Less Lethal, Weapons
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS ALPHABETIC INDEX
Section
Code Index
SER-03 Licensee Background Investigations
TRN-01 Lodging, Reimbursement, Training
ADM-02 Manual, Policy& Procedures
OPS-05 MCI-Case Screening
TRN-01 Meal Reimbursement, Training
ADM-04 Mission Statement
SER-05 Munitions
PER-01 Negative Discipline
OPS-14 No Contact Order
SER-05 Off-duty Weapons
ADM-01 Official Department Publications
OPS-06 Operation of Police Motorized Equipment
ADM-01 Orders, Written
ADM-04 Organizational Values
OPS-04 Outside Agency Requests- Investigative Task Force Members
OPS-11 Parking Enforcement
LEG-03 Pat-Down Searches ~-~
ADM-03 Personal Appearance
ADM-06 Police Citizen's Review Board .~: :_ :-~ --~
OPS-16 Police Cyclist
ADM-02 Policy& Procedures Manual : .... "~
ADM-01 Policyand Operating Procedures Manual :--!ii- -'~,..~
SER-04 Police Cyclist ..... ~ .~-
PER-01 Positive Discipline
OPS-09 Prisoner Transport
LEG-02 Prisoner Transport, Arrests
OPS-04 Procedures for Investigative Task Force
OPS-14 Protective Orders
ADM-01 Publications, Department
OPS-06 Pursuit Driving
OPS-01 Radio Use
TRN-01 Reimbursement, Training Expenses
ADM-03 Re )lacement and Maintenance of Uniforms
SER-02 Re )orr Form, Annual Review
SER-02 Re )ort Form, Development of
SER-02 Re)orr Form, Division of
SER-01 Re )orr Processing
SER-01 Re)oft Review
OPS-03 Reporting, Use of Force
OPS-10 Reports, Canine
OPS-02 Reports, Police Vehicle Pursuits
SER-02 Revision of Report Forms
LEG-01 Rights, Civil
LEG-01 Rights, Individual
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS ALPHABETIC INDEX
Section
Code Index
OPS-07 Safety Belts
LEG-01 Search & Seizure, Civil Rights
LEG-04 Search, Search & Seizure
OPS-10 Searches, Canine
LEG-03 Searches, Field Interview & Pat Down Searches
OPS-07 Seat Belts
LEG-04 Seizure, Search & Seizure
PER-02 Sexual Harassment
OPS-05 Solvability Values
OPS-16 Special Purpose Vehicles
SER-04 Special Response Team (SRT)
SER-05 Special Response Team, Weapons
LEG-04 Stop & Frisk, Search & Seizure
PER-02 Supervisor Responsibilities
OPS-08 Supervisory Responsibility
OPS-01 Ten Signals
OPS-13 Traffic Control
OPS-13 Traffic Direction
OPS-11 Traffic Enforcement
OPS-11 Traffic Exemptions
OPS-11 Traffic Stops, Traffic
OPS-12 Traffic Stops, Inc Car Recording Devices
SER-05 Training, Weapons
TRN-01 Training Committee, Depadment
TRN-01 Training Course Critique
TRN-01 Training Expense Reimbursement
TRN-01 Training Goals, Department
TRN-01 Training Policy Statement :~ '~"l
TRN-01 Travel Costs, Training -
OPS-0$ Use of Force
OPS-15 Use of Force Matrix ~--~
OPS-03 Use of Force Model
OPS-08 Use of Force, Alarms & Open Doors ~::~
LEG-02 Use of Force Arrests
OPS-10 Use of Force Canine
LEG-01 Use of Force Civil Rights
OPS-12 Use of Force In Car Recording Devices
OPS-15 Use of Force Less Lethal Impact Munitions
LEG-05 Use of Force Off-Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest
OPS-02 Use of Force Police Vehicle Pursuits
OPS-09 Use of Force Prisoner Transport
SER-05 Use of Force, Weapons
OPS-01 Use of Radios
OPS-07 Use of Safety Belts
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS ALPHABETIC INDEX
Section
Code Index
OPS-16 Vehicle Operations
SER-04 Vehicle Operations
OPS-02 Vehicle Pursuits
OPS-03 Warning Shots
ADM-07 Warrant Service
LEG-01 Warrants, Civil Rights
LEG-04 Warrants, Search & Seizure
SER-05 Weapons
LEG-05 Weapons, Off-DutyConduct: Powers of Arrest
ADM-03 Wearing of the Uniform
ADM-01 Written Directives
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