PG 203-06 PERFORMANCE ON DUTY - PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Question 1

PERFORMANCE ON DUTY - PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Answer 1

1. Consuming any amount of intoxicants while on duty whether in uniform or civilian clothes.
   a. Member assigned to duty in civilian clothes may be granted permission by the bureau chief/counterpart concerned based upon the nature of the member’s assignment.
2. Consuming intoxicants while in uniform whether on or off duty.
3. Bringing or permitting an intoxicant to be brought into a Department building, facility, booth, boat, or vehicle, except in performance of police duty.
4. Entering premises serving intoxicants, except for meal or performance of duty.
5. Carrying a package, umbrella, cane, etc., while in uniform, except in performance of duty.
6. Recommending use of particular business, professional or commercial service to anyone except when transacting personal affairs.
7. Steering business, professional or commercial persons to a prospective client requiring such services except when transacting personal affairs.
8. Consenting to payment by anyone to regain lost or stolen property or advising such payment, except towing fees as provided by law for recovered stolen vehicles.
9. Riding in any vehicle, other than a Department vehicle to which assigned, while in uniform, except when authorized or in an emergency (sergeants and police officers only).
10. Using Department logo unless authorized by Police Commissioner.

O 12 ISSUED 3-20-09 REVOKED PG 202-05

11. [IO 04(12)] Wearing any item of apparel which contains a Department logo or shield, or in any way identifies its wearer with the New York City Police Department, unless approved by the Uniform and Equipment Review Committee, prior to being worn by a member of the service, uniformed or civilian, on or off duty.
    a. This prohibition extends to the use of the Department logo or shield in artistic or mural form, in caricature or cartoon-like representation, or on such items that include, but are not limited to:
    (1) Pins
    (2) Jewelry
    (3) Hats
    (4) Mugs
    (5) Clothing items
    (6) Patches
    (7) Writing implements
    (8) Challenge coins
    (9) Department property (walls, muster room entryway, watercraft, etc.)
    (10) Any other adornment or curio.
12. Engaging in card games or other games of chance in a Department facility.
13. Engaging in illegal gambling anywhere except in performance of duty.
14. Having any person make a request or recommendation that affects the duties of any member of the service, except as provided by Department procedures.
15. Engaging in conduct defined as discriminatory in P.G. 205-36, “Employment Discrimination,” “SCOPE” statement.
16. Using Department letterhead, personnel, equipment, resources, or supplies for any non-Department purpose or non-city purpose.
17. [IO 7(10)] Using any electronic/digital device (e.g., personal gaming device, MP3 player, personal digital assistant, Bluetooth headset, etc.) while on duty.

NOTE: A cellular phone is authorized to be used by members of the service when conducting official Department related business, or on an assigned meal, or as otherwise authorized by competent authority. The cellular phone must be carried in a concealed manner that does not interfere with authorized equipment.

18. Manipulating manually or electronically, transmitting in any form, or distributing any official Department recorded media or recorded media coming into possession of the Department as evidence or for investigative purposes except as authorized for official Department business. Recorded media includes videotapes, photographic images or pictures, audio recordings, electronic or internet files or any like forms to be available in the future.
19. Wearing, carrying, or using an unauthorized portable radio while on duty
20. Making an unauthorized radio transmission.