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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Partners with the Community

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1/000.00 BASIS IN LAW FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENTBASIS IN LAW FOR AUTHORITY TO ACTA.S. 1.2.1

Chapter 280 of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides the basis in law for the establishment of the Las Vegas MetropolitanPolice Department and the basis in law for the departments authority to act. (7/73)#

1/000.01 OATH OF OFFICEA.S. 1.1.1

Members are required to take the following oath of office as police officer or corrections officer prior to assuming sworn statuswith the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department:

I,..........................................................., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect, and defend theConstitution and Government of the United States, and the Constitution and Government of the State of Nevada,against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same,any ordinance, resolution, or law of any state notwithstanding, and that I will well and faithfully perform all dutiesof the office of (Police Officer or Corrections Officer) on which I am about to enter; (if an oath) so help me God,(if an affirmation) under pains and penalties of perjury. (7/73)#

1/000.02 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICSA.S. 1.1.2

All sworn officers of this department shall abide by the following code of ethics:

AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; toprotect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence ordisorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality, and justice.

I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageously calm in the face of danger, scorn orridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both mypersonal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Department. WhateverI see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelationis necessary in the performance of my duty.

I WILL never act officiously or permit my personal feeling, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions.With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously andappropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never acceptinggratuities.

I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and will accept it as a public trust to be held so long asI am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myselfbefore God to my chosen profession...law enforcement. (7/73)#


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1/000.03 DEPARTMENT VISION, VALUES, MISSION AND GOALSA.S. 11.5.1, 12.2.1, 31.2.2, 33.7.1

VISION - The vision of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is to provide the best public safety and service inpartnership with our community.

VALUES - The values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are:

-Integrity-Courage-Accountability-Respect For People-Excellence

The acronym I CARE is the guiding principal for each and every employee.

The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of employees, as they live these values. All employeesare expected to represent the values of the department while in the workplace and on-duty.

MISSION - The mission of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is to protect people, property and rights in ourcommunity.

DEPARTMENT GOALS - The goals of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are:1. Assure public safety2. Assure homeland security3. Enhance neighborhood quality of life4. Provide excellent service5. Use technology effectively6. Attract, develop and retain the best people #

1/000.04 FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Chapter 280 of the Nevada Revised Statutes establishes a Fiscal Affairs Committee and describes the committeesauthorities and responsibilities. (7/73)#


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1/100.00 GUIDES TO CONSTRUCTION

1/100.01 TITLEA.S. 12.2.1

This document contains policies, programs, procedures, rules, and regulations, and shall be known as the Las VegasMetropolitan Police Department Manual. It is to be referred to as the Department Manual. (7/73)#

1/100.02 DIVISION OF MANUALA.S. 12.2.1

The Department Manual is divided and identified by its respective parts, chapters, sections, and subsections, as follows:

1/234.56

1/ -indicates the material is in Part 1,1/2 -indicates the material is in Part 1, Chapter 2,1/234 -indicates the material is in Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 341/234.56-indicates the material is in Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 34, Subsection 56

Exception - Civil Service Rules

The A.S. number following the title refers to Accreditation Standards. These standards are available in the Office ofQuality Assurance and can be viewed on the LVMPD intranet/Office of Quality Assurance/Accreditation. Thesestandards must be reviewed prior to any revision. (7/73, 2/06)#

1/100.03 AMENDMENTS AND/OR REVISIONSA.S. 12.2.1

Amendments and revisions to the Department Manual may be effected by official directives or Civil Service Boardaction.

The Policy and Planning Unit is charged with the responsibility for incorporating any changes in the DepartmentManual. (7/73)

1/100.04 CONSTRUCTION OF SHALL AND WILL AND MAY AND SHOULD

Shall and will are mandatory. May is permissive. Should is used where it is intended that while a procedure isnot mandatory, it should be followed in the interest of the department. (7/73)#

1/100.05 SEVERABILITY OF CONTENTS

If any section, subsection, item, clause, or phrase contained in this manual is found to be illegal or otherwise incorrect orin applicable, such finding will not affect the validity of the remainder of the contents. (7/73)#


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1/200.00 ORGANIZATION TERMS

1/200.01 LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENTAL

Shall mean the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department operating as the law enforcement agency within theunincorporated areas of Clark County and the incorporated areas of the City of Las Vegas. (7/73)#

1/200.02 EXECUTIVE STAFF

SheriffUndersheriffAssistant SheriffsDeputy ChiefsDivision CommanderMetro CounselExecutive Director - Office of FinanceDirector - Intergovernmental ServicesDirector - Office of Public Information (6/03, 6/07)#

1/200.05 SUPERVISORS

All supervisory personnel within the department, both commissioned and civilian. (7/73)#

1/200.06 EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER

Shall mean any person employed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in a temporary, probationary, orpermanent status. (7/73)#

1/200.07 OFFICER/POLICE OFFICER

Shall mean a duly sworn person who is authorized to execute police powers and is charged with law enforcementresponsibilities in connection with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The term shall be applied withoutregard to sex, rank, division or duty. (7/73)#

1/200.08 CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Shall mean a duly sworn person who is authorized to execute limited police powers and is charged with enforcement ofcorrectional and detention responsibilities in connection with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. This termshall be applied without regard to sex, rank, division or duty. (7/73)#

1/200.09 OFFICE - OFFICE OF - OFFICES OF

Shall mean the major administrative units of the department. They shall consist of the Office of the Sheriff, Office of theUndersheriff, and any other offices the Sheriff deems necessary. (7/73)#

1/200.10 DIVISION

Shall mean the largest division of the department responsible for performing specific functions, and directed by a deputychief. (7/73)#

1/200.11 BUREAU/AREA COMMAND

Shall mean a primary subdivision of an office or division of the department responsible for performing one or morefunctions. It may be commanded by any rank, depending upon size, nature, and importance. (7/73)#

1/200.12 SECTION


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Shall mean a primary subdivision of a bureau and commanded by any rank, depending upon its size, nature, andimportance. (7/73)#

1/200.13 DETAIL

Shall mean a primary subdivision of a section and commanded by any rank, depending upon its size, nature, andimportance. (7/73)#

1/200.14 SQUAD

Shall mean a small group of officers assigned to a specific superior and shall commonly mean the group of officersassigned to a sergeant on a particular shift. (7/73)#

1/200.15 SHIFT

Shall mean a time division of the day for the purpose of personnel assignment or to further identify an organizationalpart of the department by the time of day they operate. They are usually referred to as: Graveyard (1st), Day (2nd), orSwing (3rd) shifts. For payroll purposes, shifts shall be indicated as follows: DA for days, SW for swing and GR forgraveyard. Any shift beginning at or after 2200 hours is considered a graveyard shift. (See respective contracts for adefinition of shift differential.) (7/73, 8/94)#

1/200.16 BOARD

Shall mean a group of persons having investigatory or advisory powers regarding specific actions, conditions and/ordecisions affecting individual employees. (7/95)#

1/200.17 COMMITTEE

Shall mean a group of persons delegated to consider and report and/or take action on ongoing department projects ofissues. (7/95)#


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1/300.00 OPERATIONS TERMS

1/300.01 SMALL REPORTING AREA

Shall mean the geographical areas of Clark County, as established by the department, for the purpose of recordingincidents. (7/73)#

1/300.02 PATROL AREAS

Shall mean the geographical area of Clark County, as established by the department primarily for the purpose ofassigning field personnel areas of responsibility on a given shift of duty. Patrol areas consist of sectors and beats.(7/73)#

1/300.03 SECTOR

Shall mean the largest designated patrol area. (7/73)#

1/300.04 BEAT

Shall mean the primary subdivision of a sector. (7/73)#

1/300.05 PATROL/PATROL OFFICER/PATROL UNIT

An officer or officers assigned to a radioequipped marked vehicle for a shift of duty in a specific patrol area. (7/73)# 1/300.06 PD WATCH COMMANDER

The designated Patrol Division lieutenant on duty during a specific shift. (3/94, 1/95)#

1/300.07 DIRECTED PATROL ACTIVITY

Directed Patrol Activity is the focusing of limited resources toward specific places and times which can have the greatestimpact on an identified problem.#

1/300.08 PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING

Problem oriented policing is a proactive concept which involves problem solving by all levels of the department. Multiplecalls for service from a particular area are seen as a symptom of more deeply rooted problems. The underlying reasonscreating those calls are examined and efforts made to resolve them. (4/92)#

1/300.09 COMMUNITY POLICING

Community Policing is a partnership of law enforcement with the public, sharing the responsibility for protecting andimproving the quality of community life through teamwork, creativity and community resources, thus reducing crime.(7/95)#


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1/301.00 ADMINISTRATIVE TERMS

1/301.01 RANK

A grade or class of official standing of members within the department. (7/73)#

1/301.02 ACTING

Serving temporarily in a position to which the member is not ordinarily assigned; usually in a position of higher rank.The member, for the time necessary, will possess the authority of the acting rank. (7/73)#

1/301.03 APPOINTMENT

The assignment of a person to any position or certain classification within the department.(7/73)#

1/301.04 INSPECTION

The scheduled or unscheduled comparison of personnel, material, facilities, and operations, with standards and directivesestablished by the department. (7/73)#

1/301.05 NEGLECT OF DUTY

Failure to give proper attention to the performance of duty. (7/73)#

1/301.06 INCOMPETENCE

Incapable of the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. (7/73)#

1/301.07 REPORT CLASSIFICATION

The identifying title of a written report. (7/73)#

1/301.08 DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVESA.S. 12.2.1

Department directives are General Orders, Procedural orders, Special Orders, and Administrative Notices that havedepartment-wide application and are signed by the Sheriff or the Undersheriff. (7/73)#

1/301.09 DIVISION AND BUREAU DIRECTIVESA.S. 12.2.1

Division directives are General Orders, Procedural Orders, Special Orders and Administrative Notices that haveapplication to a division and are signed by the division or office commander.

Bureau directives are General Orders, Procedural Orders, Special Orders and Administrative Notices that haveapplication to a bureau/area command and are signed by the bureau/area commander (7/73, 1/96)#

1/301.10 GENERAL ORDERA.S. 12.2.1

A General Order is a directive which establishes policy. A policy is a broad guideline or a position statement. It can alsobe used to establish rules and regulations. (7/73)#

1/301.11 PROCEDURAL ORDERA.S. 12.2.1

A Procedural Order is a directive which establishes a course or method of action for the accomplishment of a specifictask. It may also prescribe specific action for given circumstances. (7/73)#


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1/301.12 ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICEA.S. 12.2.1

An Administrative Notice is a directive which is used to inform members of a specific circumstances or situation, such astemporary procedures or duties, classes of instruction, meetings, drills, or inspections. It may also cover other matters notcovered by rules and regulations, General, Procedural, or Special Orders. (7/73)#

1/301.13 SPECIAL ORDERSA.S. 12.2.1

A department Special Order is a directive which implements a promotion, reduction in grade, appointment, assignment ortransfer of personnel from one division or office to another division or office.

A division Special Order is a directive which implements a transfer of personnel between bureaus within a division or betweenbudgetary units of the same bureau.

A bureau Special Order is a directive which implements a change in shift, regular days off, light duty assignment, return toregular duty assignment or location of assignment within a budgetary unit. (7/73, 1/96)#

1/301.14 MEMORANDUMS

A form that provides a means for written communication within the department, such as between bureaus and divisions.(7/73)#

1/301.15 DIVISION IDENTIFIER

S SheriffUS UndersheriffAS Assistant SheriffCPD Central Patrol DivisionVPD Valley Patrol DivisionCTSD Communication and Technology Services DivisionISD Investigative Services DivisionSOD Special Operations DivisionHRD Human Resources DivisionDSD Detention Services DivisionTSD Technical Services DivisionHSD Homeland Security Division (1/03, 1/07)#

1/301.16 THROUGH OFFICIAL CHANNELS

Through Official Channels means through the hands of the ranking officer in the chain of command. (7/73)#

1/301.17 ORDER

An instruction or directive, either written or oral, issued by a superior to a subordinate or group of subordinates. (7/73)#


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1/302.00 ADMINISTRATION

1/302.01 ORGANIZATION AND STAFFINGA.S. 11.1.1

The department is organized so that related tasks and activities may be grouped for assignment to an organic unit. A logicaland clear-cut chain of command has been established, with definite channels of communication, responsibility, and authority.Personnel and equipment are organized to meet current needs, but with sufficient flexibility to be readily adapted to new andchanging situations. (7/73)#

1/302.02 UNITY OF COMMANDA.S. 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.3.1, 11.3.2

Each individual, unit, and situation is under the control of one, and only one, person. The principle of commandresponsibility is utilized whereby every administrative and supervisory officer is responsible for acts of his subordinates.(7/73)#

1/302.03 CHAIN OF COMMANDA.S. 12.1.2

All official communications of the department, whether moving downward, or requests, information, suggestions, orcomplaints moving upward, shall be confined to official channels. Each link in the chain of command shall be respected. Itis the responsibility of each echelon to forward communications to the next higher echelon with his approval, disapproval,or recommendation. (7/73)#

1/302.04 RANKING OFFICERSA.S. 11.1.1, 12.1.2

The order of commissioned rank in the Department is:

Sheriff SheriffUndersheriff UndersheriffAssistant Sheriff Assistant SheriffDeputy Chief Chief of DetentionCaptain Corrections CaptainLieutenant Corrections LieutenantSergeant Corrections SergeantPolice Officer Corrections Officer

In the absence of the Sheriff, the Undersheriff is the Departments Chief Administrative and Executive Officer. In the eventboth the Sheriff and Undersheriff are absent, the order of precedence for command authority is as follows:

Assistant Sheriff, Law Enforcement OperationsAssistant Sheriff, Law Enforcement InvestigationsAssistant Sheriff, Law Enforcement ServicesDivision Commander, Valley Patrol DivisionDivision Commander, Central Patrol DivisionDivision Commander, Special Operations DivisionDivision Commander, Investigative Services DivisionDivision Commander, Homeland Security DivisionDivision Commander, Communication and Technology Services DivisionDivision Commander, Human Resources DivisionDivision Commander, Detention Services DivisionDivision Commander, Technical Services Division (1/03, 1/07) #


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1/303.00 STATISTICAL GLOSSARY AND RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX

This Glossary has been developed to identify the responsible sources for statistical information throughout the department.See 5/102.03 for associated procedure.

DEFINITIONSWHERE TO OBTAINTHE INFORMATION

9-1-1 Call - see Service Query

Annual Operating Budget - A document prepared according to legal requirementswhich presents the anticipated revenues and planned expenditures for the LVMPD forits fiscal year, which is July 1 through June 30.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Area Command - A geographical area designated for patrol activities with onecommand facility, usually known as a substation.

AREA COMMANDS

Arrest - see Booking

Violent Felony Arrest - Persons taken into custody for a violent felony crimeagainst a person involving the threat of, or actual use of physical violenceagainst the victim. Includes rape, robbery, homicide, and aggravated assault.(Collected by Information Technologies Bureau)

CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Average Inmate Population - The average number of individuals booked into theClark County Detention Center for the period specified (daily, weekly, monthly,annually); this number will include the inmates Metro is responsible for includingthose Metro has placed in the North Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas and Hendersonfacilities under contract as well as other detention types such as house arrest, etc.

DSD RECORDS SECTION

Average Inmate Population in CCDC - The average number of individualshoused within the CCDC for the period specified (daily, weekly, monthly,annually).

DSD RECORDS SECTION

Booking - see below

Number of Bookings (Charges) - This counts the number of charges againstpersons booked at CCDC as opposed to the number of persons.

DSD RECORDS SECTION

Number of Bookings (Individuals) - This counts the number of personsbooked at CCDC as opposed to the number charges against those persons.

DSD RECORDS SECTION

Metro Booking - The number of persons booked into the CCDC for anycharge by a Metro employee.

DSD RECORDS SECTION

Booking (City of Las Vegas) - The number of persons processed into custodyat the City of Las Vegas Detention Facility. Can be expressed as charges orindividuals.

POLICY AND PLANNINGUNIT

Calls for Service - see Service Query

Citations - see below

Traffic Citation - A document completed for selected traffic offenses in lieuof incarceration and serving as a promise to appear before a magistrate.

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Misdemeanor Citation - A document completed for selected misdemeanoroffenses in lieu of incarceration and serving as a promise to appear before amagistrate.

RECORDS BUREAU

Class II Citation - Used for persons ineligible for a field citation. Includestransportation of the individual to detention forfingerprinting/photographing prior to release.

DSD RECORDS

Crime Rate - The rate at which a specified crime occurs which is derived by dividingthe number of such crimes reported in a jurisdiction by the population of thejurisdiction for the period specified.

CENTRAL CRIMEANALYSIS UNIT

Dispatched Calls for Service - see Service Response

DUI - Driving Under the Influence as defined by applicable statute TRANSPORTATIONSAFETY BUREAU

Emergency Call - see Service Query

Event -see Service Response

FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) - A document published by the Federal Bureauof Investigation which contains the statistical representations voluntarily reportedmonthly to the FBI on a prescribed form by police service jurisdictions. (Compiledby Records Bureau)

CENTRAL CRIMEANALYSIS UNIT

First Responder Citizen Contacts - This includes all calls for service and unitinitiated events; includes all units arriving. Does not include telephonic or stationreports.

CAD STATISTICS -INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES OR IAS

Gang Member - An individual who has been positively identified as being a memberof a particular gang. Examples of positive identification are: self-admittance to a lawenforcement officer; gang-related tattoos; participation in gang-related activity; or anyother circumstances when an officer can articulate obvious gang membership.

GANG CRIMES BUREAU

Impounded Item - An item formally taken into police custody which is documentedby means of a prescribed form, safeguarded and released or disposed of by policepersonnel; an item impounded pursuant to legal forfeiture proceedings is referred toas a Seized Item.

CRIMINALISTICSBUREAU, EVIDENCE VAULT

Incident - see Service Response

Metro Jurisdiction - The geographical area including the incorporated City of LasVegas and unincorporated Clark County; this excludes incorporated cities ofHenderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Mesquite.


Mug Photos - Facial photograph, usually taken during booking or work card issuanceand connecting to a law enforcement ID number; also referred to as Mug Shots?.

CRIMINALISTICSBUREAU, PHOTO LAB(also available in CRIMEANALYSIS UNIT, (KnownOffender Files)

Mug Shot - See Mug Photos

Number of Employees - The number of employees of the Las Vegas MetropolitanPolice Department; generally, only full-time equivalent positions are included.

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Authorized - The number of positions authorized by formal action of theFiscal Affairs Committee, usually during the budget approval process.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Assigned - The number of positions filled by employees. OFFICE OF FINANCE

Commissioned Police - The number of employees authorized or assignedhaving commissioned POLICE status.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Commissioned Corrections - The number of commissioned employeesauthorized or assigned for detention operations.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Civilian (Police) - The number of employees authorized or assigned nothaving commissioned status and not working in detention.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Civilian (Corrections) - The number of employees authorized or assigned nothaving commissioned status and working in detention.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

EEO Designations - Terms related to Equal Employment Opportunityreporting.

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Temporary Employees - The number of persons in a temporary assignmentwhich will last no more than 12 consecutive months. (Cadets are consideredexempt- temporary employees.)

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Promotion - The advancement of an employee from one class to anotherclass which has a higher maximum salary rate.

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Resignation - The voluntary separation of an employee from theorganization.

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Termination - The involuntary separation of an employee from theorganization.

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Retirement - The separation of an employee from the organization whomeets the age/time requirement for separation with retirement benefits.

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Turnover Rate - The number of persons separated from the department(resignation, retirement, termination, death) compared to the number ofpersons hired during a specific time period (quarterly, annually, etc.).

PERSONNEL BUREAU

Part I Crimes - Crimes selected by the FBI to be reported on a specified section ofthe Uniform Crime Report, including: Murder/Negligent and Non-NegligentManslaughter, Rape, Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated and Non-Aggravated Assault,Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson. Also referred to as Index Crimes.(Compiled by Records Bureau)

CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Index Crimes - See Part I Crimes.

Part II Crimes - Any crime not listed as a Part I crime by the FBI in the UniformCrime Report. (Compiled by the Records Bureau)

CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Population of Jurisdiction - The population of the jurisdiction of the Las VegasMetropolitan Police Department derived from official population estimates providedfrom the State Demographer of the Governors Office, including the geographicalarea including the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County ONLY(excludes the cities of North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Mesquite).



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Precedence/Priority - A numerical designation assigned to an event which classifiesthe incident by severity, ensuring the most serious calls are handled before the lessserious calls.

CAD STATISTICS -INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES

Property Crime - FBI includes Burglary, Larceny and Auto Theft CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Response Time - see below

Call Hold Time - The time elapsed from receipt of a call until a unit isdispatched.

CAD STATISTICS-INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES

Call Response Time - The time elapsed from receipt of a call until a unitarrives on scene.


Officer Response Time - The time elapsed from the dispatch of a call until aunit arrives on scene; also referred to as Travel Time.


Three Times - The times used by officers when completing a state trafficaccident report form. They are: 1) Received 2) Dispatched 3) Arrived.

COMMUNICATIONSBUREAU

Travel Time - See Officer Response Time

Service Request - A form (LVMPD 132) completed by a citizen requesting assistancein handling a particular problem (could be criminal, traffic, etc.).

AREA COMMANDS ANDTRANSPORTATIONSAFETY BUREAU

Service Query - A means by which the public accesses police services - see below forspecific types.

Call for Service - Any telephonic contact initiated by the public and receivedat the Communications Bureau which is intended by the caller to elicit theresponse of a police officer or document an occurrence with a police agency,including emergency (9-1-1), and non-emergency. Includes telephonicreports.


Emergency Call - A telephonic contact initiated by the public and received atthe Communications Bureau on 9-1-1 trunks which is intended by the callerto elicit immediate police, fire or medical response.


Non-Emergency - A telephone contact initiated by the public to thedesignated non-emergency number to report a non-emergency problem orrequest a service. Also includes some business calls that are then redirected.


Service Response - see below

Dispatched Call for Service - A call for service which is categorized byCommunications Bureau and transmitted to police officers for response,including the following codes: 401-447.

CAD STATISTICS -INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES orCRIME ANALYSIS

Event - An occurrence which is recorded in the Communications Bureaucomputerized dispatch system and given a unique number related to the dateand time of report.



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Incident Report - A report taken by a police employee which includes thefacts of a particular incident.


Telephonic Report (I.O. Report) - A report taken by a police employee overthe telephone which includes the facts of a particular incident.

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES,RECORDS BUREAU

Field Interview - A face-to-face contact initiated by a police officer for thepurpose of eliciting information or identification.

CAD STATISTICS -INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES orCRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Officer Initiated Event - Those events initiated by an officer in the fieldincluding codes 461 through 469.

CAD STATISTICS -INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES orCRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Administrative Event - Those events initiated by an officer in the fieldincluding codes 480 through 495.

CAD STATISTICS-INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES orCRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Traffic Fatality - A fatality caused by a motor vehicle. TRANSPORTATIONSAFETY BUREAU

Vehicle - see below for specific types

Black and White - A motorized vehicle bearing the standardized paint andpolice decals, clearly marked as a police vehicle.

GENERAL SERVICESBUREAU

Unmarked - A vehicle which may be the standard police sedan type, but isnot marked with standardized paint or decals.


Undercover - A vehicle not intended to be identified as a police vehicle. Alsoreferred to as UC.


UC - See Undercover

Motorcycle - A two-wheeled, motorized vehicle, clearly marked as a policevehicle and usually used for traffic enforcement.


Special Purpose - Mobile Command Post, SWAT truck, boats, aircraft,ATVs, Supply vans, prisoner transport vans/buses, special purposemotorcycles.


Violent Crime Rate - The rate at which a specified violent crime (rape, robbery,homicide, aggravated assault) occurs which is derived by dividing the number of suchcrimes in a jurisdiction by the population of the jurisdiction for the period specified.

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGIES,CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT

Work Card - A picture identification card issued by the police department asrequired by ordinance or statute for specified occupations.

FINGERPRINT BUREAU

(11/98, 1/02)#


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1/400.00 ORGANIZATION

1/401.00 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFFA.S. 11.1.1, 12.1.1, 17.1.1

The Sheriff is the Chief Administrator and Executive Officer of the department. He has the responsibility for determiningdepartment policies and for ensuring the complete discharge of all duties imposed upon him by the Nevada Revised Statutes.The Sheriff is responsible for the control, management and direction of all officers and employees, and for the administrationand operation of the department. The Sheriff also acts as division commander for the Office of Intergovernmental Servicesand the Office of General Counsel. (1/03, 1/07)#

1/401.01 OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICESA.S. 11.1.1

The Office of Intergovernmental Services coordinates planning for and participation in sessions of the State of NevadaLegislature, in order to contribute to legislative initiatives involving or impacting the delivery of police service in thedepartment's jurisdiction and articulate the department's views and concerns regarding proposed legislation. The Office isresponsible for representing the interests of the police department, when assigned, at meetings of various local governmentand public agencies, particularly on matters related to past, present or future federal, state, county and/or municipal laws.(2/98)#

1/401.02 OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSELA.S. 11.1.1

The Office of General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and coordinating legal services for the department.Responsibilities include review of policies and procedures, preparation and review of contracts, memoranda of understandingand other legal documents, and legal support for department components. The office is also responsible for the riskmanagement program of the department (which includes Health and Safety).

The Risk Management Section is responsible for all liability concerns involving the department. They review all LVMPDinvolved accidents; investigate all property claims against the department to determine liability; review and investigate all non-litigation claims and assign all lawsuits to the appropriate law firm. (8/06, 1/07)#

1/402.00 OFFICE OF THE UNDERSHERIFFA.S. 11.1.1, 12.2.1

The Undersheriff is second in command of the department and is subordinate only to the Sheriff. He acts in the capacity ofChief Administrator and Executive Officer to the Sheriff, who may, at any time, detail specific administrative and executiveduties to him. The Undersheriff also acts as division commander for the Office of Finance, the Office of Public Informationand the Police Employees Assistance Program (PEAP). During the Sheriffs absence, the Undersheriff assumes all duties andauthorities of the Sheriff. (1/99, 3/03)#

1/402.01 OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONA.S. 11.1.1, 54.1.1

The Office of Public Information is responsible for informing the community and news media of events within the publicdomain that are handled by or involve the department. By providing the news media and the community with informationon department administration and operations, the department can foster a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation. Theoffice also will assist other department personnel with releases of newsworthy information. The Video Production Unit isassigned to the Office of Public Information and is responsible for providing video productions for use both within andoutside the department.

The Community Partnership Project is assigned to the Office of Public Information. This project has been established tobring the department and the community into a partnership that can provide the path to lasting community strength andharmony. The project coordinator will provide information to the community, media and department members in a timelymanner that will 1) promote employee programs to stimulate understanding and knowledge of department and civicactivities, 2) promote community programs to encourage citizen support and involvement with the department, and 3) blend


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community needs and desires with the responsibilities, plans and actions of the department. (1/95, 1/99)#

1/402.02 OFFICE OF FINANCEA.S. 11.1.1, 17.1.1, 17.2.1, 17.4.1

The Office of Finance is responsible for scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting support and minutes preparation for theLVMPD Committee on Fiscal Affairs.

The Budget Section is responsible for preparing and monitoring the departments budget; providing cost analysis of existingoperations and/or proposed programs for management review; and conducting purchasing and contracts review for budgetpurposes.

The Accounting Section is responsible for all accounts receivable and payable, all general ledger activity, grant reporting,imprest accounting, general accounting, generating financial records and reports for the department and requisitioning ofall purchase orders for department supplies. The department Travel Coordinator is also assigned to the Accounting Section.

The Payroll Section is responsible for the processing of employees pay checks. Payroll maintains the employee seniority lists,benefit deductions, medical insurance deductions, and personnel numbers. (4/02, 1/07)#

1/403.00 ASSISTANT SHERIFF - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICESA.S. 11.1.1, 12.2.1

Following policy prescribed by the Sheriff and established departmental procedures, the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementServices is responsible for the administration and operation of the Technical Services Division, Human Resources Division,Communication and Technology Services Division and the Professional Standards Bureau. (1/07)#

1/403.01 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 52.1.1

The Professional Standards Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementServices. The captain is responsible for the administration of the Office of Internal Affairs, Office of Quality Assurance, Officeof Employment Diversity, and the Policy and Planning Unit. (1/07)

The Office of Internal Affairs is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the department is maintained through an internalsystem where objectivity, fairness, and justice are assured by impartial investigation and review of all allegations of membermisconduct and accusations against the department.

The activities of the Office of Internal Affairs include: recording, registering, and controlling the investigation of complaintsagainst members; supervising and controlling the investigation of alleged or suspected misconduct within the department;maintaining the confidentiality of internal affairs investigations and records; and forwarding the findings to the appropriateoffice.

The Office of Quality Assurance is charged with ensuring that all procedures, practices, components and members of thedepartment adhere to our shared vision, values, mission and goals. To accomplish this, the Office of Quality Assurancecoordinates and conducts internal investigations, audits and inspects components of the department as needed and ensuresthat the department meets its goals of employment diversity and harmony within the workforce. The section is responsiblefor the coordination of training, audits and reporting necessary to maintain standing as an accredited law enforcement agency.Further, the office is charged with facilitating changes or corrections identified by inspections, audits and investigations.

The Office of Employment Diversity is responsible for conducting and/or coordinating internal investigations fromcomplaints based on race, religion, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, sexual orientation or political affiliation asoutlined in department policy. Additionally, this office is responsible for developing, implementing and conductingdepartment-wide training to all employees in employment discrimination issues.

The Policy and Planning Unit is responsible for conducting the performance measurement/improvement program of thedepartment (including Quarterly Performance Reports); providing efficacy studies of existing operations and/or proposed


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programs for management review; researching and developing policies and procedures that further the mission of thedepartment and updating the Department Manual accordingly; and evaluating the impacts of growth and development ofthe community upon the department through statistical research. Members of the unit have the authority to have directcontact with Executive Staff to enhance their ability to collect data and make programmatic recommendations.(2/05, 1/07)#

1/404.00 TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Technical Services Division is commanded by a division director who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementServices. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Logistics Bureau, Fingerprint Bureau, Records Bureauand Criminalistics Bureau. (7/04, 01/07)#

1/404.01 LOGISTICS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 17.5.1, 17.5.3

The Logistics Bureau is responsible for providing internal services to the department in the area of automotive needs,telephone equipment, facility maintenance, mail delivery, uniform tailoring, purchasing, and department property control.The bureaus purpose is to provide the tools, equipment, services and resources needed by all other bureaus to support thedepartment mission.

The Supply Section provides for courier/mail service; shipping and receiving; cellular telephone service; weapons, leather anduniforms; warehousing; and other responsibilities pertaining to centralizing and distributing expendable department resources.The Graphic Arts Detail is responsible for forms control and graphic design of special projects throughout the departmentand reports to the Supply Section Commander.

The Fleet Services Section provides for fleet management of the department vehicles, which includes acquisition and disposal,maintenance, fueling, repair, assignment and other areas pertaining to department owned motor vehicles.

The Facilities Section provides for the management of all department facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, propertyleasing, facility maintenance, custodial services, telephone repair and maintenance, property management, and electronicaccess. In addition, the Property Detail is assigned to this section and is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventoryof all department property, including acquisition, distribution and disposal of department property. (1/96, 4/99)#

1/404.02 RECORDS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Records Bureau acts as the departments central repository for incident, arrest, and traffic records. It is responsible forthe control, maintenance, review, retrieval and dissemination of records, except those authorized to be permanentlymaintained in operational units. This section collects, retains, and disseminates juvenile records to ensure only authorizedaccess is permitted. The Records Bureau is also responsible for Microfilming and UCR or NIBRS reporting. The CriminalHistory Section is responsible for the entry, validation and sealing of criminal history information. (4/99) #

1/404.03 FINGERPRINT BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Fingerprint Bureau is responsible for taking, processing, and storage of all fingerprint records of persons required tofurnish such by city, county, and state law. It is also required to issue any and all registration cards and work permits requiredby law. The section is also responsible for the processing of all jail booking sheets and for the operation of the AutomatedFingerprint Identification System (AFIS) computer. (1/95, 4/99)#

1/404.04 CRIMINALISTICS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 83.1.1

The Criminalistics Bureau is responsible for crime scene processing, photographic services, forensic examination of evidence,and the secure storage of evidence.

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processing and collecting evidence, taking crime scene photographs, processing for latent fingerprints, and evaluating allcollected information and evidence. The Photographic Laboratory Detail falls within the Crime Scene Investigations Sectionand provides photographic processing services and negative storage.

The Forensic Laboratory Section is responsible for forensic analysis of physical evidence to determine origin, composition,and/or identity. This section includes the Biology/DNA Detail responsible for the identification of biological materials, DNAanalysis and the administration of CODIS, the DNA database. The Chemistry Detail provides blood alcohol, toxicology,controlled substance and trace evidence analyses, as well as the management of the breath alcohol program. The ComparativeAnalysis Detail is responsible for firearms and toolmark examinations, document examinations, tire and footwear impressionexaminations and the comparative analysis of latent prints to exemplar prints.

The Evidence Vault Section provides secure storage and control of evidence and seized property. (1/95, 3/01)#

1/405.00 HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Human Resources Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementServices. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Personnel Bureau, the Training Bureau and the LaborRelations Unit. (3/03, 7/04)#

1/405.01 PERSONNEL BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 21.2.2, 25.1.2, 31.1.1, 34.1.2

The Personnel Bureau is responsible for the personnel administration of the department. This includes recruiting, selection,classification, polygraph examinations, maintenance of the personnel and payroll records of employees, backgroundinvestigations, Civil Service administration and all related areas. (1/96, 1/07)#

1/405.02 TRAINING BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Training Bureau is responsible for providing training to prepare members to act decisively and correctly in a broadspectrum of situations, increase productivity and effectiveness, and foster cooperation and unity of purpose for the mutualachievement of the department mission. The Training Bureau has the authority for developing training programs, selectingteaching methods and instructors, and evaluating student performance consistent with the departments mission, lawenforcement responsibilities, and training goals.

The functions of the Training Bureau include, but are not limited to planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, andevaluating training programs, administering the police academy, the citizens police academy, the cadet academy, the firearmsrange, the emergency vehicles operation course (EVOC), the firearms training simulator (FATS) and all organizationaltraining programs; Crime Prevention, Metro Volunteer Program; notifying personnel of available and required training;maintaining training records; and ensuring attendance at required training programs.

The Training Bureau is composed of three sections each under the direction of a lieutenant. The components of the TrainingBureau are assigned to those sections by the Training Bureau Commander based on department needs. (3/01, 3/02)#

1/406.00 COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Communication and Technology Services Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law Enforcement Services. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Information Technologies Bureauand the Communications Bureau. (1/07)#

1/406.01 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Information Technologies Bureau (ITB) is responsible for the departments information technology needs, includingproviding IT support for the Clark County Detention Center. The executive director reports to the deputy chief of the


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Technical Services Division, and is responsible for management and administration of the ITBs personnel, programs, andoperations. The Information Technologies Bureau consists of three sections and one advanced technology support unit:

IT Operations and Support Section - This Section provides for operations, maintenance and support of all existingInformation Technology resources, including desktop and laptop computers, servers and data storage systems, general purposeand special purpose applications software, and the departments data communications networks.

Programs Management Section - This Section provides for planning and program management support to the departmentin implementing enterprise automation applications. The director of this section assists with organization and leadership ofproject teams representing the bureaus and divisions for whom major new system capabilities are being implemented.

Technology Effectiveness Section - This Section provides analysis and development of new processes and methods to enablethe department to optimize the effectiveness of its information technology assets. The director of this section provides forcoordination with users throughout the department and provides guidance to the bureau through the identification anddevelopment of policies, procedures, standards and performance metrics.

Advanced Technologies Unit - This unit provides assessments of new technologies and products, analyses of capability,performance and security requirements, and development of engineering plans for upgrades to the departments technicalinfrastructure of networks, servers and applications systems. The unit is responsible for supporting internal ITB infrastructureengineering initiatives as well as technical assessments and implementation planning and preparation for technology initiativesof other bureaus and divisions. (6/03, 7/04)#

1/406.02 COMMUNICATIONS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 81.1.2, 81.2.1

The Communications Bureau provides 24-hour, toll-free telephone access for emergency calls for service and is responsiblefor department radio operations ensuring that the 24hour twoway radio communications are conducted in compliancewith the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. It is responsible for the receipt of, and screening ofcitizen requests for police service, the dispatching of police units as required or the referral of citizens to an appropriate serviceor agency. It also monitors alarms terminating within the bureau, and provides information to law enforcement personneland the public. It coordinates the acquisition of departmental communications equipment and is the repository of dispatchrecords. (10/87, 1/95)#

1/407.00 ASSISTANT SHERIFF - LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONSA.S. 11.1.1, 12.2.1

Following policy prescribed by the Sheriff and established departmental procedures, the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementOperations is responsible for the administration and operation of the Central Patrol Division, Valley Patrol Division, andthe Detention Services Division. (3/03, 1/07)#

1/408.00 DETENTION SERVICES DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Detention Services Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementServices. The chief is responsible for the administration and overall operation of the division. The division is responsible forbooking, processing, transporting and releasing of inmates; the division also provides for the security, housing, meals, healthcare, clothing and programs of inmates. The division maintains records on all phases of inmate court appearances; transportsinmates to and from courts, hospitals and other detention facilities. (1/95)#

1/409.00 CENTRAL PATROL DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Central Patrol Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementOperations. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Downtown Area Command; Bolden AreaCommand; Northeast Area Command; the Patrol Services Bureau; and the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).(1/07, 6/07)#


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1/409.01 AREA COMMANDSA.S. 11.1.1, 41.1.1, 42.1.4

The area commanders have the major responsibility for protecting life and property, apprehending criminals and theprevention of crime. Assigned personnel respond to these and all other police emergencies on a 24 hour basis, seven days aweek, by staggering shifts to ensure patrol coverage at all times. The area commands are also responsible for conductingpreliminary investigations of criminal and other offenses, and completing investigations of certain categories of criminal andnoncriminal matters. (1/95)#

1/409.02 PATROL SERVICES BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Patrol Services Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the deputy chief of the Central Patrol Division. Theunit consists of the Special Events Section, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Homeless Liaison, Hispanic Interpreter ProgramLimited English Proficiency Coordinator, and the DARE program.

The Special Events Section plans, coordinates and staffs police officers on a reimbursable overtime basis for police servicesat events which, by City, County or State law, require same. This section serves as liaison to the film industry and eventpromoters. (6/07)#

1/410.00 VALLEY PATROL DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Valley Patrol Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementOperations. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Southwest Area Command; Northwest AreaCommand; Southeast Area Command; South Central Area Command; and the Gang Crimes Bureau. (1/07, 6/07)#

1/410.01 GANG CRIMES BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 43.1.1

The Gang Crimes Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the deputy chief of Valley Patrol Division. The primaryresponsibility of this bureau is the investigation and suppression of illegal activity by organized groups, including gangs, whooften are responsible for violent crimes. This bureau is responsible for gathering information on known street gang membersand disseminating that information to the entire department for the support of enforcement action. The section is alsoresponsible for investigating gang motivated crimes and assisting and lending expertise in the investigation of gang relatedcrimes. (7/03, 1/07)#

1/411.00 ASSISTANT SHERIFF - LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONSA.S. 11.1.1

Following policy prescribed by the Sheriff and established departmental procedures, the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementInvestigations is responsible for the administration and operation of the Investigative Services Division, Special OperationsDivision and the Homeland Security Division. (1/07) #

1/412.00 INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Investigative Services Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementInvestigations. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Robbery/Homicide Bureau, the Crimes AgainstYouth and Family Bureau, and the Financial/Property Crimes Bureau. (3/03, 1/07)#

1/412.01 ROBBERY/HOMICIDE BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Robbery/Homicide Bureau is responsible for investigating cases that are, or may be felonies, such as crimes involvingviolence. The bureau conducts follow-up investigations on crimes, prepares cases for prosecution, and arrests or investigatespersons wanted by other jurisdictions. The bureau consists of the Robbery Section, the Homicide Section, the Career


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Criminal Section [Criminal Apprehension Team (C.A.T.S.), Fugitive Detail and Repeat Offender Program (R.O.P.) andthe Violent Crimes Section [Major Crimes Detail (graveyard)]. (12/04, 2/07)#

1/412.02 CRIMES AGAINST YOUTH AND FAMILY BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 44.1.1, 44.1.2

The Crimes Against Youth/Family Bureau is responsible for investigating cases that are, or may be felonies, such as crimesinvolving violence and abuse against youth and family members. The bureau conducts follow-up investigations on allyouth/family-related crimes and prepares cases for prosecution. The bureau consists of the Family Crimes Section (Juvenile;Domestic Violence; Missing Persons; Abuse and Neglect; and Victim Services) and the Sexual Assault/Abuse Section (SexualAssault, Sexual Abuse, Internet Crimes Against Children and Sexual Offender Apprehension Program).

The Juvenile Detail of the Youth/Family Section, in conjunction with the Juvenile Court Services, and with commitmentand support of all members, is responsible for follow-up processing of youth arrests; coordinating or preparing court casesinvolving juveniles; and diverting juvenile offenders out of the juvenile system and adjusting cases. The Juvenile Detaildevelops policies and procedures with review and comment from other elements of the juvenile justice system. (6/03, 11/05)#

1/412.03 FINANCIAL/PROPERTY CRIMES BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Financial/Property Crimes Bureau is responsible for investigating cases that are, or may be felonies, such as crimesinvolving fraud, theft and illegally trafficking in firearms. The bureau also inspects pawn shops, recovers stolen property, andprepares cases for prosecution. The bureau consists of the Crimes Against Property Section, [Property Crimes East/West,Retail/Construction Theft Detail, and Pawn Detail]; Auto Theft Section [Auto Theft and the Auto Theft Task Force(V.I.P.E.R.)]; Financial Crimes Section (Forgery Detail and Fraud Detail); Tourist Safety and Firearms Section (TouristSafety Detail, Firearms Investigations Detail, Gun Disposition Detail, Gun Registration Detail and the Concealed WeaponsDetail). (10/03, 2/07)#

1/413.00 SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Special Operations Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementInvestigations. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Support Services Bureau; the Vice and NarcoticsBureau; and the Traffic Bureau. (1/05, 1/07)#

1/413.01 SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 46.2.5

The Support Services Bureau provides field support and assistance through the use of specialized and auxiliary forces. Thebureau is responsible for the administration and operation of the Special Weapons and Tactics Section (SWAT); Search andRescue/Air Support Section, Resident Officer Section, and the Canine (K-9)/Mounted Police Detail.

The Search and Rescue/Air Support Section is primarily responsible for search and rescue operations and coordination andutilization of the volunteer Search and Rescue Auxiliary Force. This section is responsible for the administration, operationand maintenance of all departmentowned and/or operated aircraft. A secondary responsibility is the transportation andsupport for the Communications Bureau in the maintenance of mountaintop communications sites. Lastly, this sectionprovides administrative supervision of the Police Reserve Program.

The Resident Officer Section is separated into two separate areas; the Laughlin/Searchlight area and the North/West area.This section is responsible for the same functions as the area commands in the outlying areas of Clark County where theyare assigned. The Resident Section North/West area is also responsible for the Canine (K9)/Mounted Police Unit whichis responsible for assisting area commands with the use of canines and horses in addition to routine patrol functions.

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Section provides response to snipers, barricaded subjects, hostage situations, highrisk arrests or raids, dignitary and other personal security. In addition, the SWAT Section is responsible for providing unusualoccurrence training for the all department members. (1/96, 1/99)#


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1/413.02 VICE/NARCOTICS BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 42.1.4, 43.1.1

The Vice/Narcotics Bureau is responsible for enforcing vice and narcotics laws of the United States, State of Nevada, andCounty of Clark through undercover operations and other investigative methods. The Vice/Narcotics Bureau is commandedby a captain who reports to the Special Operations Division deputy chief. The captain is responsible for the administrationof the Vice Section and the Narcotics Section.

The Vice Section is responsible for investigating vice-related crimes, including arresting and prosecuting prostitutes, theirclients, and pandering suspects; prostitution-related grand larcenies; drug-related trick rolls; businesses that front forprostitution; sexually-oriented criminal enterprises; juvenile prostitution and related pornography; and felony HIVprostitution cases. While the Vice Section is delegated with the primary responsibility for the investigation and suppressionof vice-related activities, all members of the department have the responsibility to support and assist by vigorous enforcementof all vice control statutes, and to report vice activities in writing to the Vice Section for follow-up investigation.

The Narcotics Section is responsible for suppressing and investigating narcotic/dangerous drug-related crimes. This includes,but is not limited to arresting and prosecuting those involved in major narcotic offenses; including trafficking, manufacturing,smuggling, and clandestine lab activities. The Narcotics Section responds to requests for assistance from Area Commandsand citizen complaints concerning drug activity in their neighborhoods. The Narcotics Section handles the investigationsof clandestine labs and other hazardous material incidents, and has been designated to assist Homeland Security in situationsinvolving potential weapons of mass destruction incidents. (7/00, 5/03)#

1/413.03 TRAFFIC BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 61.1.1, 61.3.5

The Traffic Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the Special Operations Division Commander. The TrafficBureau is also responsible for the administration of the Community Services Detail (crossing Guards).

The Traffic Bureau is responsible for the administration and enforcement of traffic regulations of City, County and Statemotor vehicle laws. The primary functions of the Traffic Section include enforcement and educational activities directedtoward reducing accidents, and to perform general and technical accident investigations. The Traffic Section initiatesactivities that directly affect the movement and control of vehicles and pedestrians and which safely expedite traffic flow. TheTraffic Section is the departments liaison with the Regional Traffic Commission and provides data-sharing andrecommendations to the City, County and State Traffic Engineers which is designed to provide a safe and efficient highwaysystem for the community. In addition to the enforcement section of motorized patrol, the Traffic Section is comprised oftwo additional details. The Accident Investigation Detail investigates serious injury, fatal and hit and run accidents. Thisdetail also compiles and prepares submittals for prosecution on all criminal traffic offenses. The Community Services Detailtrains, coordinates and supervises elementary school crossing guards. (1/99, 1/07)#

1/414.00 HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISIONA.S. 11.1.1

The Homeland Security Division is commanded by a deputy chief who reports to the Assistant Sheriff-Law EnforcementInvestigations. The deputy chief is responsible for the administration of the Homeland Security Bureau, Organized CrimeBureau and the Airport Bureau. (1/07, 6/07)#

1/414.01 HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1, 43.1.1

The Homeland Security Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the deputy chief of Homeland Security Division.The captain is responsible for the administration of the Counter-Terrorism Section, the Emergency Management Sectionand the Deployment Operations Center (DOC).

The Counter-Terrorism Section is commanded by a lieutenant primarily responsible for furthering the departmentscommitment to the suppression and the prevention of terrorist acts through intelligence gathering, enforcement of terroristrelated crimes, disseminating this information to the department,, and support the enforcement by other units of thedepartment. Liaison with other department units and the federal agencies responsible for homeland security. Participation


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in the federal Joint Terrorism Task Force, (JTTF) along with other law enforcement agencies, a task force led by the FederalBureau of Investigation. This section is responsible for coordination of intelligence related to dignitary protection.

The Emergency Management Section is commanded by a lieutenant. The section is responsible for serving as the principaladvisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to unusual occurrences, maintaining liaison withother emergency management authorities and coordinating any department emergency plans with those affected agencies.

The Deployment Operations Center (DOC) is commanded by a lieutenant. The center serves as an information clearinghouse to receive, analyze and disseminate actionable intelligence to department decision makers, officers and investigators.The five-fold task of the DOC is to provide real-time investigative support to officers and investigators at the scene of priorityincidents; identify and track emerging and existing crime series; project and evaluate Targeted Enforcement Areas; monitorlocal, state, national and international events; and provide research and analysis to the LVMPD. In addition, the CentralCrime Analysis Unit is assigned to this unit and is responsible for the dissemination of data in a timely manner to assistoperational personnel in meeting their crime control and prevention objectives, and providing useful information to managersfor the departments longrange planning. (1/07, 6/07)#

1/414.02 ORGANIZED CRIME BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Homeland Security Bureau is commanded by a captain who reports to the deputy chief of Homeland Security Division.The captain is responsible for the administration of the Criminal Intelligence Section, Special Investigations Section,Technical and Surveillance Section.

The Criminal Intelligence Section is commanded by a lieutenant primarily responsible for furthering the departmentscommitment to the suppression of organized crime. This section gathers information on known or suspected organized crimefigures and disseminates this information to the department for the support of enforcement action. This section obtainsinformation on local criminals working independently or in concert with others and prosecutes those concerned.

The Special Investigations Section is responsible for the investigations of all gaming, liquor and police related licenseapplications in Clark County and the City of Las Vegas. It also has the primary responsibility for the enforcement of allfederal, state, county and city laws pertaining to these types of businesses. The Special Investigations Section is alsoresponsible for gathering intelligence information concerning licensed establishments and for cooperating with other agenciesregarding those licenses and also acts as a liaison between union organizations and other units of the department.

The Technical and Surveillance Section is commanded by a lieutenant responsible for providing technical and surveillancesupport to the department's commitment to the investigation of all crimes and the suppression and prevention of terroristacts. The technical and surveillance functions support is provided to all department sections and task forces conductingcriminal investigations. (6/07)#

1/414.03 AIRPORT BUREAUA.S. 11.1.1

The Airport Bureau has the major responsibility for the prevention of crime, maintenance of public order, apprehension ofoffenders and providing of assistance and information to all citizens as circumstances require at the airport. Assignedpersonnel respond to these and other police emergencies on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. (1/07) #


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PART 2 - POLICY

2/100.01 PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING

This department will continue to respond to calls for service; nevertheless, the department supports the concept of problemoriented policing by providing the latitude to individual bureau/area commanders to deploy personnel and manage resourcesto solve problems within the community. The department also encourages such commanders to allow officers to have a broadrange of creativity in their efforts to deal with individual issues, within the constraints of the law. (unk)#

2/102.00 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITYA.S. 11.3.1

It is the policy of this department that members at every level shall have the authority to make decisions and take actionsnecessary for the effective execution of their responsibilities. Supervisors delegating authority shall ensure their subordinatesare given the necessary latitude to complete assignments in a timely and effective manner. Although each member isaccountable for the use, as well as the failure to use delegated authority, supervisors retain the responsibility for supervisionof subordinates and ultimate accountability for delegated actions. (12/87)#

2/102.01 USE OF DISCRETIONA.S. 1.2.6, 1.2.7

It is the policy of this department to allow individual officers the use of discretion in the performance of their duties. Whenan occasion arises that discretion can be exercised, officers are expected to evaluate the circumstances and contingencies ofthe situation, as well as available resources, in making responsible decisions.

The limits of individual discretion are defined by statutory and case law, department policies and procedures, training, andthe rank and responsibility held by the officer. When given the latitude of choice within these legal bounds, the appropriatecourse of action is one that is the least restrictive of citizens, meets the intent of the law, and does not compromise officersafety. (4/88)#

2/102.02 SPAN OF CONTROLA.S. 11.2.2

It is the policy of this department to achieve effective direction, coordination, and control by observance of the principle ofspan of control at each level of the department structure. Span of control relates to the number of persons reporting to anyone supervisor.

Normally, no more than twelve (12) members should be under the immediate control of an individual supervisor, unless thevariables of time, distance, and function dictate otherwise. (7/88)#

2/103.00 AREA COMMAND

The purpose of area command is to fix accountability for all events occurring within a geographical area. It is the policy ofthis department to utilize this concept to initiate projects and programs to enhance public service and lower the crime ratein each respective area. (12/79)#

2/104.00 OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS

It is the policy of this department that the name of any officer directly involved in the use of deadly force shall not be releasedto the public or press for 48 hours. The purpose for this withholding is to lessen the strain for the officer, his/her family, orthe family of the deceased. (3/83)#

2/105.00 CRIME STOPPER SOURCESA.S. 17.4.2, 55.1.3

The Crime Stoppers of Nevada Program (formerly the Secret Witness Program) is a community service program funded fromtax-exempt donations from the community. As such, these funds may be used only for persons that provide information


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regarding felony crimes directly to Crime Stoppers that aid in the indictment or arrest of a wanted person. Departmentmembers becoming aware of a citizen with this type of information are encouraged to direct the citizen to contact CrimeStoppers, whenever possible, prior to working with this citizen.(3/99, 10/02)#

2/106.02 CRIME INFORMATIONA.S. 43.1.1, 43.1.6, 51.1.1, 51.1.2

It is the policy of this department that organized crime, intelligence, terrorist, gang, vice, and narcotics information developedthrough investigative activities will normally be forwarded through the chain of command. However, when both thesensitivity of the data and time are critical factors, investigators have the authority to communicate the information directlyto the Sheriff.

This information may be provided, when appropriate, to operational units to increase the effectiveness of their enforcementand deterrent efforts. Conversely, field officers gaining access to such information through field activities, will treat suchinformation in a confidential manner for analysis and dissemination by the appropriate investigative personnel. Cooperationand coordination between supervisory personnel in the various functions will provide the means for feedback on the utilityand timeliness of shared information.

Additionally, information will be exchanged, when appropriate, with federal, state, and local agencies having similarresponsibilities to enhance the preparedness of each agency. The commanders of the affected organizational units areresponsible for maintaining liaison with the agencies concerned. (1/89, 3/02)#

2/107.00 RESERVE OFFICER POLICYA.S. 16.3.1 through 16.3.8

It is the policy of this department to provide a source of trained reserve police officers through a Police Reserve Programwhich will consist of retired LVMPD police officers only. All applicants for reserve officer must be approved by theUndersheriff and reactivate their POST certificate within 60 months (5 years) of retirement. These reserve officers are retiredLVMPD officers who perform the duties of a peace officer without the immediate supervision of a certified officer and arenot employed as peace officers on a full-time basis. The purpose of the Reserve Officer Program is to assist the departmentunder the order and direction of the sheriff in the enforcement responsibility of the Las Vegas Metropolitan PoliceDepartment. Reserve officers are covered under state statutes and the departments self-insurance policies for liability, whenon duty, as any other full-time officer.

Officers selected for the Reserve Officer Program must maintain the same mandatory training standards and requirementsof a full-time police officer including the 24 hours per year of firearms training, defensive tactics training, LVNR, etc. Inaddition, reserve officers will receive appropriate training specific to their assigned duties and responsibilities. Uniforms andequipment for reserve officers will be the same as those for full-time officers with the exception that the badge will have abanner indicating reserve across the top. Reserve officers will be assigned to Robbery/Homicide Bureau, InvestigativeServices Division only. Reserve officers are required to work a minimum of 20 shifts per year which includes training. Eachreserve officer will maintain a written record of shifts worked, approved by the respective supervisor and forward that recordto the Reserve Coordinator on a monthly basis.

The coordinator of the Reserve Program is the Robbery/Homicide Bureau commander. It is unlikely that the coordinatorwill ever take field command of the Reserve Officer Unit, therefore, this coordinator will be essentially responsible for theinternal administration of the program. Reserve officers will receive an annual performance evaluation.

Members of the Reserve Officer Program will in no manner, work or deed, represent themselves as police officers while offduty. The police powers of reserve officers are restricted to those times when they are in an active on-duty status as assignedby the department. (7/76, 5/06)#

2/107.01 SEARCH AND RESCUE AUXILIARY FORCEA.S. 16.4.1, 46.2.1

It is the policy of the department to provide a source of well trained volunteers in a search and rescue auxiliary force toaugment the regular complement of Search and Rescue officers. The special skills and expertise of this auxiliary force maybe utilized during search and rescue operations, natural disasters, and other emergencies.


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These Search and Rescue auxiliary personnel are non-commissioned volunteers with limited authority restricted to times whenthey are actively assigned to operations under supervision of department personnel. (11/93)#

2/107.02 AUXILIARY PERSONNELA.S. 16.4.1, 16.4.3

It is the policy of this department to use auxiliary personnel, including volunteers, explorers, and interns, in areas where theirexpertise and services are most beneficial to the department and the community.

Auxiliary personnel are not sworn officers and will not perform duties as such. They will wear clothing that distinguishesthem from sworn officers, and will not be placed in situations that threaten their safety. (3/02)#

2/108.01 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-EMPLOYED POLICE OR CORRECTIONS OFFICERSA.S. 1.3.11, 33.1.5, 33.4.1

It is the policy of this department that re-employed police or correction officers of any rank, in accordance with Civil ServiceRule 350.5, who were gone from the department for less than one year are required to successfully complete firearms training,simulation and qualification and deadly force and defensive tactics training before resuming commissioned duties. Inaddition to completing the required courses, all re-hired police officers will be assigned to a Field Training Squad for the firstmonth for evaluation and orientation. If during the orientation period, problems arise with the re-hired officers performanceand it is deemed that a more structured environment is needed, the re-hired officer will be placed in either a Lateral (12 week)or Entry (19 week) Field Training Program. This will consist of daily DORs and at least (2) two Supervisor Progress Reports.Officers of any rank who were gone from the department for more than a year but less than three years will be required tocomplete a 12 week (Lateral entry) field training. Officers of any rank who were gone from the department for more thanthree years will be required to complete the academy and a 19 week (Entry level) field training program. These trainingrequirements may be modified based on the employees knowledge and skill level upon returning, with the approval of theSheriff. (2/03, 2/06) #

2/108.02 TRAININGA.S. 11.1.1, 33.4.1, 33.5.1, 46.1.11

The department has a responsibility to provide the best possible personnel for service to the communities it serves. In fulfillingthat responsibility, it is the policy of the department to provide basic training to the new employee, and advanced, or in-service training for the experienced employee.

In addition, the department shall have a coordinated training effort with other criminal justice agencies and the public andprivate sectors to increase effectiveness, improve coordination, and promote better understanding in the sharing of knowledgeand resources. Members of other police agencies will be encouraged to attend the LVMPD Police Academy and in-servicetraining. Community members will be encouraged to attend the LVMPD Citizens Academy.

The Training Bureau is tasked with identifying potential resources in other criminal justice agencies and the public andprivate sectors to further enhance both basic and in-service training programs, as is done in association with the SouthernNevada Law Enforcement Trainers (S.N.L.E.T.) and Nevada P.O.S.T.

Annual budgets permitting, the department will send representatives to the Administrative Officers Course at the SouthernPolice Institute, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy. Members will be offered other opportunitiesto attend extradepartmental training provided by criminal justice agencies, universities, and organizations. (1/92)#

2/108.03 HARMONY AND COOPERATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENTA.S. 26.1.1

Officers and employees of the department shall conduct themselves in a manner that will foster the greatest harmony andcooperation between each other and organizational units of the department. (7/73)#


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2/108.04 VOIDING CITATIONSA.S. 1.1.2, 11.4.2, 82.3.4

Citations will not be voided for personal or other unethical purposes, and members shall not make this request of anysupervisor. In order to avoid the appearance of impropriety, citations will only be voided for legitimate and excusable reasonssuch as the subject arrested, officer error, etc. When a citation is voided, the reason for voiding must be written on the faceof the citation. The citation must be signed by the issuing officer's supervisor and all copies forwarded to the TransportationSafety Bureau.

All citations, both issued and voided, will be turned in by the end of the shift on which they are written. (2/93, 9/93)#

2/108.05 MEDICAL INSURANCEA.S. 22.2.1, 22.2.3

The department ensures medical insurance is provided for all full-time employees through their respective bargainingassociation. Insurance premiums are paid in arrears upon the completion of a pay period. Medical coverage begins upon theemployees first day of employment and is terminated upon the employees last day of employment. Insurance premiums areprorated by the days worked in the pay period in which an employee is hired or separated from the department. Employeesmust make contact with the insurance company to arrange for continued insurance coverage beyond their separation date.

The department will continue to pay for its portion of medical insurance for periods of leave without pay up to thirty (30)calendar days. If an employee is in a leave without pay status and is on approved FMLA, the department will continue to payfor its portion of the insurance premium for the employee and dependent; and the employee will be responsible for his/herportion of the dependent coverage (if the department is currently paying for dependent coverage per their bargainingagreement). Employees must return to work for a minimum of 40 working hours to be eligible for a successive period of 30days of leave without pay with the department continuing to pay for its portion of medical insurance. Exceptions will onlybe granted by the respective Assistant Sheriff.

Employees will be responsible for the entire insurance premium for periods of leave without pay in excess of 30 calendar days.Employees in a leave without pay status should contact the respective bargaining association that handles their medicalinsurance immediately to make payment arrangements to ensure continued medical coverage. (1/85, 5/06)#

2/108.07 DEPARTMENT GYM FACILITIES

It is the policy of this department to restrict access to all gym facilities to department employees and active reserve policeofficers. (unk)#

2/109.01 FOOT AND BICYCLE PATROLSA.S. 41.1.4

It is the policy of this department to enhance its community policing efforts by responding to certain criminal activity andidentified police hazards with unique and creative enforcement deployments. Foot patrol and bicycle patrol teams areexamples of the those deployments.

Foot patrol teams may be used where there are a large number of calls for service involving pedestrians, or for situationscomplicated by a high density of foot traffic. They may also be fitting in areas where businesses and other commercialventures require frequent or ongoing observation.

Bicycle patrol teams may be utilized in areas that will combine their high visibility and mobility with the close citizen contact.They may also be used where rapid response time is crucial due to a high congestion of vehicular traffic, or in areas otherwiseunsuitable for conventional patrol vehicles. (2/94)#

2/109.02 BICYCLE COMMITTEEA.S. 26.1.1, 41.1.4, 41.3.4

It is the policy of this department to establish a Bicycle Committee for the purpose of standardizing and evaluatingequipment, specialized training, instructor certification, testing and minimum performance standards of bicycle officers. The


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chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the Patrol Division commander. Each bureau/area command with activebike squads will appoint two representatives to the committee which will meet at least semi-annually.

Recommendations, adopted by majority vote of the committee, will be submitted to the Undersheriff for approval. Anyrecommendations concerning dress, uniform or personal appearance standards must be submitted to the Dress and PersonalAppearance Committee prior to submission to the Undersheriff for action, in accordance with Department Manual section4/107.06. (4/98, 2/01)#

2/109.04 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDSA.S. 61.3.5

It is the policy of this department to employ and supervise school crossing guards through the Community Services Unit ofTransportation Safety Bureau. Crossing guards are placed at intersections where elementary school age children cross asdetermined by Clark County School District schedules and respective City or County engineering studies. Crossing guardsare not provided at private school intersections. (7/76, 7/83)#

2/109.06 SCHOOL LIAISONA.S. 44.2.4

It is the policy of this department to have a school liaison program oriented toward serving students in primary grades. Schoolliaison officers are generally assigned to the Community Relations Bureau, and offer guidance with respect to delinquencyand safety; address ethical issues; counsel with students; provide drug information and resistance instruction; and explain thelaw enforcement role in society. (2/89)#

2/109.08 TEMPORARY ROADBLOCKSA.S. 41.2.2(g), 61.1.6, 61.3.4

It is the policy of this department to utilize temporary roadblocks, when necessary, to apprehend wanted persons, performroadside safety checks, and warn and protect motorists from potential or existing hazards, as well as to conduct plannedsobriety checkpoints. The use of temporary roadblocks will be in accordance with NRS 484.3591 for visibility and safedistance requirements, and the appropriate use of warning devices such as emergency lights, cones, and flares. (3/02)#

2/110.00 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESCUEA.S. 46.2.5

It is the policy of the department to respond to emergency assistance calls and rescue calls, to prevent death or further injury,by utilizing helicopters and search and rescue vehicles. (7/73)#

2/110.01 NOTIFICATIONS FOR DECEASED, SERIOUSLY INJURED AND ILL PERSONSA.S. 55.2.6, 81.2.11

It is the policy of the department not to make notification to the next of kin in situations where a person is deceased, seriouslyinjured or seriously ill. Notification(s) will generally made by other parties as follows:

Deceased persons: Notification of the next of kin in situations of death should be handled by a representative of the CountyCoroners Office. If possible, requests from outside agencies should also be referred to the Coroner.

Seriously injured or ill persons: Notification or contact with the next of kin in situations involving hospitalized persons willbe handled by a representative of the medical facility administering aid to the injured or ill person.

Special Requests: Should any other law enforcement agency specifically request assistance from the Department to deliveran emergency message, sufficient information should be obtained to answer those obvious questions which might be askedby the next of kin. (8/87, 5/05)#


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2/110.02 CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS DURING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONSA.S. 1.2.3

It is the policy of this department to assure compliance with constitutional requirements concerning arrestees during criminalinvestigations by noncoercive interviews and interrogations, providing for timely booking and arraignment, informing ofgeneral

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