Chapter 2 Direction and Protocol

Question 1

2.1 Memoranda

Answer 1

provide information, opinions, guidance, or orders concerning a particular subject or event. Frequently, self- canceling can include next revision to the Directive Manual. Chief/ Bureau Chief or Detachment Command may issue memoranda

Question 2

2.2 General Orders

Answer 2

Permanent procedural directives which are issued by the Chief of Police and remain in effect until they are incorporated into the Directives manual or rescinded

Question 3

2.3 Special Orders

Answer 3

Generally cover a temporary and self canceling order. The Special Order will remain in effect until cancelled by the issuing authority. All Special Orders are to be issued by the Chief of Police or by a Bureau Chief with Chief’s approval

Question 4

2.4 Personnel Orders

Answer 4

relate to such personnel action as appointments, assignments, transfers, promotions, training and disciplinary measures

Question 5

2.4 Personnel Orders issued by

Answer 5

the Chief of Police, or by a bureau chief with the chief’s approval

Question 6

2.6 Memoranda, General orders, Special orders, Personnel orders, and Training bulletins distributed

Answer 6

via Power DMS and electronically signed for

Question 7

3.1.1 Routing Slips

Answer 7

will be used for all internal communications. The subject of the official report shall be typed across the top of the routing slip

Question 8

3.2 (Directive Manual) Shift supervisors will be responsible for

Answer 8

ensuring that all subordinates have read and understand all written directives

Question 9

5.1.3 (Electronic Manual) Who can obtain copies of the E- manual by downloading from the police intranet

Answer 9

Personnel

Question 10

8.1 (SOP) Standard Operating Procedures

Answer 10

Commanders of all unites, detachments, programs and team shall review and update their SOP annually. The updated SOP will be submitted to the Budget and Planning Division no later than March 31