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Home My WebLink AboutKIN 70 2154 Police rules/regula · · . . · · j- .~ _J~:i '4tc. $ 'J!HE ~ORPORATION CF THE T<MN œ K CARDINE; aI-LAW NO. 2154. ~ T<MN CF KINCARDINE POLICE FORCE ULES AND REGULATIORS · · . . . . "~. ".'-' t---.':..:o:- '""---'~' <1'~ BY-LAW NO. 2154- KINCARDINE POLICE FORCE RULES AND RJ!X}ULATIONS CONTENTS '''''''-, J?~E!Ii~¡'Jlta ................................................. Order of Rank .........................'................ .-. . ,>.oath of Office ...... ~ . . . . . . . . ..... . .. .. . .". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . -~JJ!~ tions ...........................'.................... DUTIES OF:~· Chief ot Police ..~~..................................... Sergeants ............. '-.'" . . . .. . .. . . .,.'. . . ."..'.. .. .. . . .... . ,.: . . Senior 'Consta ble ......'... .,. . . .. . . ...".."..-.".. . . . . . ...'... . .... Cons'tables ..........'...........'........'....................... REGULATIONS RE PERSONNEL UniforlllS and Equipment J?~()mD()~jL()11 .............. ..... ........ .'. .'.'...-.. ...',.....,.. .'.... Retirements and Resignations Service Awards and Medals ................................... ....'..'.-.......~.~~~........~~.... ... .'...~.'.. .... .-...... .'.. .-.. .'....... L1 t1gation .............. ...'. .'.....'. ee .'.'.'... . . . . . ,'. . . . . . . . .. . '. Subscriptions Grievances Va cat iQns, Leaves of Absence .......... ....'..... .'.............. Accidents While on Duty Suspension ~()~])JLEtjLrt~~ ....... ...... .-. ...... ... ................ ......,...... .'. Sickness or Injury . .-. . . . .., .. .'.-.....-. ... .'. . . . .', . . . . .. .. .. ... . . . .'. . . e . . . .". . . . ...... . e'.'.·. ... .....-. . . . . . . ........ .. .. . . . .'. . .... ....... ."....... .... ......... ...... ............. .......... ......................... .... ..... ......... .'.'.'....... .'. .'.... .'......... -.' MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS · Duties .................... _ _. _...................... ..... Courtesy' .......................... ..,.. .-. ... .'. . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . Respect and Co-operation ......... ...... ... ..'. . ~ . . . .,.-. .'. . . . . ~ .. . Release ot News and Information Care of Evidence .................. '. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0, . . . . .'. . .... Issuing of Credentials .......... '. . . . . . '. . . . . .'. . .'. . .'. . . . .'. . Change of Status, Check for Illegal Acts, Badge, Con uct . General Prohibitions Police Buildings Re cords ................................................. .. '. '. . Correspondence and Communications Orders, Occurrences and Circulars J?olice Vehicles .................................... ..... Police Communications - Telephone, Telex ........... ..... Police Radio Police Escorts ...............~..................... ..... Use of Firearms .......~...................~~....... ..... Use of Force ....................................... ..... Terms and Conditions. of Service Courts Lost, Stolen, Abandoned and Recovered Property..... ..... Special Duties Expense:. ........................................... ..... Contravention of Rules and Regulations . ..... .'.'.... ......... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .... ,.. ... -.............................. ..... .................... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ..................................... ................... · . "---~ !!...,..~ PAGE - 1 1 1 2 3 4--9 10 10-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15 tì· 16 17 17 18 18 18-19 20 20 20 21-22 22 22 23 24- 25 26 27" 2~-.M 28 29 29-30 31 31-32 32 33 33-34 34-35 36 36 36 ---..J . ,. . . . . . -:":'t , ,-",-, ~ <.-'>c....____~ . '-"-.......... '" - - 1 - INTRODUCTION 'The successful operation of a Police Force, re size, depends upon a set of Rules and ReguJations, strictly enforced. . The Council is responsible for the policing an of Jaw and order in the Municipality' and the member Force, through their Chief of Police, are subject t mem of the Council and shall obey its lawful direc (Section 16(1) of The Police Act). The Council of the Town of Kincardine hereby e ORDER OF RANK . . .-----. '.. -.. ø rd1ess of air1y and maintenance of the Police the govern- ions. cts as fo110we: 1. The Order of Rank of the Police Force shall be as follows: Chief of Police Ser,geant Police Constables 'a11 classes) Every Chief of Police, Constable and other Pol ce Officer,' except a Special Constable or a By-law Enforce ent Officer, eha11 have authority to act as a Constable thr ughout Ont- ario. 2. OATH OF OFFICE Every person appointed to be a Chief of Pol~e or other Police Officer shall, before entering of his office, and every Special Constable whe required, take and subscribe the following oat. FORM OF OATH Constable on the duties thereunto ..r I ............................do swear that I ill well and truly serve Her Majesty the Queen in the ffice of . . . . . . . . . ~ . ~ . . .. . . . . .. . ~ . . ; . . for the .............. ......... of ........................without favour or a fection, malice or ill will, and that to the beet of my power, I will cause the peace to be kept and preserved nd prevent all offRnces against the persons and propertie of Her Majesty's subjects; and that while I continue 0 hold the' said office I will to the best of my skill an Imowledge, discharge ail the duties thereof, faithfully, ccording to Jaw. SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn before me at the ) ., .. . .. . . . . . . .. .. of .........) in the County of .......) . . . - this ......... dav.....) AD 10...... ) The oath of every member of a Municipal Police Force shall be deposited in the office of thé Clerk f the Municipality for which he is appointed. . . . . . . '~ . ~..:'- " (a) (b) (c) (d) , .~ ,>,....,-" ",;.--..--". ~~.~ ~ - -.. ~.~_.......,:,. - 2 .. DEÞINITIONS In this By-law unless the context require anither tiefi'liition. Council means the Munic:i.pè1 Council of Th Town of Kincardine Force means the Police Force of the Munic pa1ity. Member means a member of the Force. Discipline Code meane regulations or disc p1ine made pureuant to The Police Act of Ontario. (e) Regulations means the Rules and Regulatio s contained in this By-law. (f) Sergeant or NCO means a Sergeant, Acting S rgeant or any¡ Officier when appointed by the Chief of P lice to act in the capacity of Sergeant or acting Chief .1' Police. When the Chief of Police or NCO is not on duty the senior officier on duty will· assume responsibili y under this definition of the NCO. (g) Matron means a female emp:noyee appointed nt authorized by council, for the purposes of this by-law. -~ . . . . . . . t . ~. ~- . ~ ':. -",-~."'--.l"- "',. -'J> - 3 - ....J! u 't I E S ..' '~ -:.,~ CHIEF OF POLICE .\- . 1. The Chief of Police shïìl have the of the Force subject to the orders f-', 2. He shall be responsible to the dounçil for the general conduct, good order and discipline of the memb rs of the force, and for the regularity and effièien of the Police service throughout the Municipality. - - 5. 3. He shall, as far as possible, make himself acq with the character and ability of those under and; and in enforcing-discipline, will at all imes, be strict, firm and just, and at the same time ki d and considerate. 4. He must be particular that the Rules am Regu Standing Order,' and all other ordas are prompt strictly obeyed, and will give clear and preci uctions to the officers of his command, taking action against any guilty of disobedience. Hè is empowered to make such rules and issue s not inconsistent with the Rules and Regulatl. on Force as he may deem expedient for the adminis and direction of the Force. 6. He shall prepare the estimates at the commence each year for the ex~nditure of the Force for rOYal of the CounciL of app- 7. He shall familiarize himself with all expenses and monies paid out in connection with the For order or account will be paid without his cert same as correct, as authority for the payment ged to the Police account. He shall cause all applicants for appointment Force to be carefully examined in accordance procedure laid down and cause those deemed bes qualif- ied for the ærvice to appear before the Counc 1. incurred e, and no tying the eing char- 8. o. He shall exercise the power of immediate suspe such cases, as in his judgement demand such ac shall be reported to the Chairman of the Polic sion in ion, which" Committee. 10. He shall receive matters relating member of it. all correspondence, communic ions and all to official business or" the" orce or any . . ., f' . . .. .. 11. He shall receive all letters of resignatipn. Such letters shall be written on the letterhead of the For e and shall only I contain a request for permission to resign en a given date. 12. The Chief of Police shall submit to the Counc 1 all particulars of any special meritorious services of any me ber of the Force. . t . #;' .b ~ ~ - 4- D UTI E S SERGEANT . :L. . . . . . j It .1ha11 be the duty of the Sergeant to aosis the Chief of Police in the performance of his uties, and in observing and enforcing all laws and b -laWD. He shall exercise such authority and supervis on over departmental functions as the Chief of Police may assign to him from time to time. ~ the performance of his duties, the Sergean shall be strictly governed by these Rules and 9tiöns so f'ar as they may be applicable. He hall properly and thoroughly inform the Chief of P lice of' all of'ficia1 action taken by him and the occa ion thereof. He shall take no important of'ficia1 action without the approval of the Chief of Police, specially in his off'icia1 relations, co-operation or co respond- ence with other governmental departments, eit er Mun- icipal, Provincial or Federal. During the absence or disability of the Chief of Police, he shall possess a111 the powers and perform 11 the duties of the Chief of Police but shall refra"n from taking any actl.on that would conflict with the polièy of' the Chief of' Police. 2. 3. ~ ------ . . 4. He fha11, when acting as Chief· of Police, car out the orders of the Chief' of Police, previously giv nand such orders shall not, excepting in cases of mergency, be countermanded, or set aside, and when such action'is taken, a report shall be made to the Chief of Police, stating reason thereof in each instance. He shall exercise a general supervision over he members of the Fcrce and see that the rules laid down for their guidance are strictly enf'orced. He shall be responsible for the good order, e discipline of each member of' the Force, and w the Chief of' Police any member guilty of mise violation of any of the Rules and Regulations He is authorized to dispose of any minor dere may be corrected and the recurrence of which vented by kindly admonition and advice. 8. He shall report to the Chief of Police any me ber of the Force whom he f'inds to be not possessed of' th necessary qualifications or ability for the efficient d scharge of his duties. 5 . 6. 7. ficiency , 11 report to nduct or the of the Force. ictions which n be pre._ 9. He shall attend before the Chief of Police wh n charges against members of the Force are being invest gated, and will be responsible that the cases are proper y prepared, and that the necessary witnesseuare present. 10. He shall report to the Chief of Police every whether there are any matters requiring his i attention, and in the event of an unusual oca shall bring the facts of' such occurrences to of the Chief of Police as soon as possible. orning ediate renee, he notice . . . -' ~ ~- . . He shall be resþonsible for the prompt execut·on and delivery of all warrants and all monies recei from same and shall see that proper records are ke He shall see that all books and records are c rrectly and neatly kept and that all official reports are prop- erly and accurately written up. He shall be esponsible for the safe custody of all records. 13. He shall see that all complaints made, either by citizens or by members of the Force, are promptly and horoughly investigated. If illegal or undesirable cond tione are found to exist, they shall take the proper ac ion. If a citizen makes a complaint against a member of the Force, he shall write down the name, number and rank of such member, the nature of the complaint and the n me and address of the complainant and report such in ormation to the Chief of Police. 11. 12. lit. · 15. . ~ . · · ~ -- - 5 - need premises which, in of the He shall give particular attention to all lie and shall report any conduct or circumstances his opinion, shall be brought to the attentio licensing authorities. He shall make himself thoroughly acquainted w th the capabilities ('of the constables under him. He must carefully study and thoroughly understand and conf~rm with these Rules and Regulations and must be capab e of advising constables of the proper discharge of their d ties.- 16. He shall not permit any undue familiarity on he part of the constables doing duty under him and must e consider- ate and forbearing in his treatment of young onstables, taking every opportunity of instructing them their duties, and quietly and without offence, reprove them for trifling indiscretions. 17. The Sergeant upon taking up his duties, shall carefully' examine entries in the books, orders, occurre ces, etc., so as to be conversant with the matters, upon which inquiries may be made. 18. 19. 20. The Sergeant, when on duty shall be responsib General Office- and all that occurs· during his duty. He will, as far as possible, complete upon which he has been engaged prior to being He shall set an example of cleanlineSSi neatn activity and alertness, t~ the constab es und and in his contact with all members of the Fo public, shall cultivate a polite, courteous a like manner. The Sergeant shall inspect the constables, bo and rear; as they parade for duty and see tha is sober, clean, properly dressed and equippe read to them any orders and occurrences neces shall assign them to their duties, beats or d e for t10e tour of 11 work relieved. ss in-dress, r him, ce and the d business- h front each man . He shall ary and stricts. . . . . . . , , . J J - 6 - 21. , The Sergeant shall send, under rt, to the Provincial Court, before it opens, or while' is in session, any prisoners in custody who are sober and ot erwise fit to appear before the Provincial Judge; first ving turned over to them, in the presence of a witness, a y personal property taken from them when arrested which y be safely returned to them taking receipts therefore. Any article which it would be improper or unsafe to ent st to them while in custody will be held for future dis osition. 22. In the event of any serious crime, or statio the Sergeant will act immediately and obtain ance as may be required, communicating immed the Chief of Police. 23. INSTRUCTIONS RE: PRISONERS emergency , such assist- ate1y with When a priooner is brought to the station an the Sergeant shall cause the prisoner to be shall see that the following property is rem prisoner's possession before he, or she, is the cells: (a) All property connected with the offence with which the prisoner has been charged. charged, earched, and ved from the la ced in (b) Property that may be evidence against t e prisoner. (c) Property that may be a clue to the comm sáion of T! a crime 0 (d) Property that may be a clue to the iden ification of the criminal. (e) Any weapons, implements, or articles t t could be used to deface property of the Force or to assist in escape. (f) Va]~ables not connected with the offenc may be taken from drunk or unconscious persons for safe- keeping. (g) Belts, ties, shoes and all other person 1 property must be removed from all drunken person and shall be ret,urned to them when released on ba'l; removed to the courts; or placed in the County ail. 24. No male prisoner shall be searched in the pr sence of less than two members of the Forceaand Fema1 prisoners shall be searched by a Metrol or Policewoman, in which case another member of the Force will be wit in calling distance and be able to verify any articles f evidence removed from the priooner. 25. The Sergeant shall not permit any person, no a member of the Force, to remain in the room in which a risoner is being searched, while a search is in progres . . . f . . . , . ! , , ;!. .r .~ 7 - The Sergeant shall not permit the detention prisoner in bhe Station if there is no Matro under extreme circumstandea. Such prisoner sent to the County Jail",,",,' 27. He shall not permit unconscious prisoners (e cept drunken prisoners) to be brought into the St tion. All such prisoners must be sent at once to a hos ita1. 26. £ a £ema1e ! unless :1.11 be 28. When there is any doubt whatsoever thataapri oner in custody is under the in£luence o£ liquor; is sick or suf£ering £rom a reaction caused by insulin, or any other drug, taken £or medicinal purposes, he shall be taken to a hospital or medical attention sha 1 be ob- tained. 29. (a) Any person charged with being intoxicat requests medical attention, shall be gi assistance in this regard, but such per be in£ormed that the Police Force will ponsible £or the selection o£ the docto called, or the £ee charged by him. (b) Where a request for medical attention c the prisoner's £riend or counsel, the s be applied with and such friend or coun be informed that they may call the doct selves and that the Force will not be r for the fee. d who en every on aha 11 ot be re~· to 'be JO. The Sergeant shall exercise special watchfu the prisoners confined in the Station, frequ iting them and speaking to them in the cell. If they become unconscious and cannot be aroused med'ca1 att- ention shall be immediately obtained. Food or clothing brought to the'Station, for shall be searched for narcotics, liquor or ot proper articles, and shall then be taken to t by a member of the Force. 33. The Sergeant shall not permit any other perso , except a Supervisory Officer, or a Matron to enter any· cell or place, in which a £ema1e prisoner is detained, unless accompanied by a Matron. 31. Food may be purchased for prisoners at their out of money taken from them provided the c ainst them does not relate to the money. Th expended shall be entered in the prisoner's book. Prisoners without money' shall be give when necessary and if required, at the expen Forc~~ 32... request rge ag'!; amount' eceipt food, o£ the prisoner er im- e prisoner 34. They shall not permit any person to interview a prisoner in custody except:, (a) A Supervisory Of'ficer (b) A Crown Attorney, or his assistant . . #I . . . , . , , , ~. .1 - 8 - , (c) Members of the Force involved in the i vestigation (d) The prisoner's legal representative (e) The prisoner's wife, husband, or other immediate relative after completion of the inves igation. 35. When a person is arrested and detained a mem family of such person shall be notified of as soon as circumstances permit. 34. 36. ~he Sergeant shall, as soon as circumstances permit, allow prisoners the reasonable use of the te1ephon . 37. Any child under the age of 16 years brought Station as a prisoner, in all cases the pare guardians shall be notified as soon as possi 38. If ,an arrest is made for police authorities the Municipality, the Sergeant shall communi the authorities by whom the prisoner is want shall assume charge of the case. He shall s the necessary forms and records are comp1et arrest. utside ate with d, and e that on the The Sergeant is responsible that all pro pert lost, found, or stolen, and brought to the Station is properly tagged and an occurrence completed ith all pertinent information. If property is,turne in by a citizen then his, or her name, address, te1e hone number and other information shall be placed on the property tag and the occurrence. Also the n me and number and rank of the member of the Force t whom the property was given. The dispensation of same will also be entered on the occurrence and the pr perty tag. 40. The Sergeant shall, at the completion of'his tour of duty, see that all books, forms, records, et ., are completed and signed and shall record in the daily roster book the time of going off duty. 39. . The Sergeant shall not leave his post during his tour of duty except for: (a) Personal necessity; (b) Official duty within the Station; (c) Urgent police duty. 42. He shall transmit all orders or instructions from competent authority, affecting any member of the Force and shall make prompt and accurate entries i the books and records of the General Office, in the pr scribed manner, and in the order they occur. 41. 43. He shall record the names and time of report book of members of the Force as they report, condition of'each. If there are any unreaso or absentees, they shall be noted and inquir if necessary they shall be reported to the C ng in the noting the b1e delays d into and ief of Police. . . ~ - . . The Sergeant shall see that Police Officers Municipalities, who apply at the Station fo are shown every courtesy. 49. When a citizen files a complaint at the Stat· on against any member of the Force, the Sergeant shall rite-down the name and address of the complainant, the name, number and rank of such member and all the formatiC't1 concerning the complaint. He shall report t is to the Chief of Police without delay. He shall not permit any intoxicant to be bro the Station, except in the course of duties doctor as a medicine, nor shall he permit in in games of cards or chance in the Station, premises. 51. He shall be held responsible that citizens a d others calling at the Station, on business, are giv n prompt and courteous attention. No excuse will be ccepted for keeping citizens waiting while attending ins gnificant matters of routine, , 46. 47. 48. 50. 52, 53. ! . , - 9 - 44-. The Sergeant shall not permit anyone behind the desk except: (a) A Superior Officer; (b) A Judicial Officer; (c) Chief Coroner; (d) Crown Attorney or Assistants; (e) Members of the Force involved in inves igations or other officials, when necessary, in the per- formance of their official duties. 45. The Sergeant shall not permit any person no connected with the Force to remain in the Station, or on Station premises for a longer period than is necess ry for the transaction of their business with the Forc . The Sergeant shall, while on duty, be respo the proper receipt of all telephone and rad the proper entry on the records and the nec action thereon, with the least possible de The Sergeant shall draw to the attention of the Chief of Police, all matters such as unusual occ ences, important messages, conduct reports and oth matters requiring his attention. rom other assistance . ht into r by a ulgence r on the He shall not remove or permit to be removed Station any book or record except with the of the Chief of Police. rom the rmissions When a burglary or. other serious crime is co cirèumstances which indicate that it might prevented by the constable on the post, the will immediately investigate and submit a re Chief of Police whether there was neglect on the constable in discovering or preventing s itted under ve been ergeant rt to the the part of ch crime. . . ~ lÞ . . , 1 . - 10 - DUTIES SENIOR CONSTABLES 1. Senior Constables shall make themselves con with the duties of a Sergeant and be capab1 charging such duties when relieving the Ser day off, sickness, annual leave, etc. CONSTABLES . ersant of dis- eant, re 1. If there is no Sergeant on duty the senior fficer on duty shall assume the responsibilities of t e Sergeant. l(a).Every Constable shall be present at the dai y roll-call, and attend at the Station at the time appoi ted; if absent without leave, he shall be reported 0 the Chief of Police or the Sergeant. Immediately after the roll-call, each Const ble going on duty shall proceed to his beat or distri t, by the most direct route, and shall as soon as pos ible inspect the beat or district and note any condition thereon requiring police attention. Charges will b preferred against any Constable,· who shall, through n glect of duty, fail to discover, report; and take·ap ropriate action in the case of burglary, accident, f're, serious breach of the peace or other act or conditi n of his beat or district requiring police attention, during his tour of duty; or who shall neglect to take proper measures to arrest any person guilty of suc offences. Failure to discover, report and take approp iate action in any such cases within a reasonable time a dafter arriving at his beat or district shall be re arded as neg- lect of duty. 2. 3. 4. A Constable when on patrol duty, shall be co alert, observing everything that takes place sight or hearing. He shall immediately repo Chief of Police or the Sergeant anything of character, or likely to occasion public inco or anything irregular or offensive. While on patrol at night, a Constable shall examine all doors, low windows, areaways, ar gratings of buildings on his beat or distric acquainted by sight with all persons living business on his beat or district; learn the of business places where lights are ordinari burning and the location of safes and valuab dise in such premises; be particular to note all persons of known bad character frequent district; investigate all suspicious circums may present themselves to him. stantly within his t to the dangerous venience requently a gates and ; become r doing ime of closing y left e merchan- the time is beat or ances that . . . . . }'~.. .~- ,:;-" ,.......... .. , ( r: . , ~ .:::'.".... ,~-r ...,~~ '~.-'~i·<'':~ 1 . - 11 - . If vehicles or persons are in a district w generally have no business to be at late ho night or on Sundays or holidays, such perso s or vehicles may be stopped and requested to identify th mselves and satisfy the officer on duty that they are 0 legitimate business. No Constable shall leave his post or area f reason, except for police or personal neces the Station shall be notified, and permissi granted. When making entries in memorandum books, no Constable shall tear out or remove any pages or make ny erasures therein. Any errors can be crossed through and initialled. 5. 6. At the expiration of his tour of duty a Con not leave his beat or district until reliev permission from the Officer-in-Charge. He proceed to the Station to report in person. Constables on patrol shall report to the St telephone or radio every hour or more often or at such times and by such methods as may by the Officer-in-Charge. 7. 8. Every Constable shall write on the first pa memorandum book his name and number. In th which he will always have with him when on enter under proper date the time of going on and nature of duty, names and addresses of all arrested, all particulars of arrests, the i of all accidents with the pertinent informa weather, and all unusual incidents occurrin tour of duty. All information will be note logical order and will be subject to inspec time. All memorandum books must be kept fo five years and can only be destroyed with p the Chief of Police. 9. No Constable shall engage unnecessarily in with any person while on duty where the eff conversation will result in neglect of duty 10. n. 12. Every officer shall complete his daily jou leaving the station at the end of his shift will contain all brief facts as in paragrap to be removed from the station without the the Chief of Police. table shall d or receives hall then tion by if necessary be designated e of his s book uty he will off duty, ersons vestigation ion, the during his in chrono- ion at any at least rmission of onversation ct of such r any ity and n must be al before The journa 1 8 and is not onsent of ~ .. . . . - 12 - REGULATIONS RE PERSONNEL . UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 2. Members in Uniform shall at all times while the uniform prescribed un¡ess otherwise dire 3. Subject to the provisions of any working agr ement to the contrary, no member of the Force is to reque t any-new articles of uniform unless he actually requi es it, irrespective of the length of time he may ha e had the previous issue of uniform, providing it is s ill in good condition for wear. 1. 4. . . Articles of uniform and equipment will be is from time to time authorized by the Council, of the Force. It will be kept clean and in condition by the members of the Force to who issued. ued, as to members erviceable they are (a) Articles of uniform and equipment shall to members for official use only while 0 and shall be delivered up by the member ation of employment or suspension. Any lost or damaged through carelessness wi at the expense of the member to whom it When a member's employment terminatesi t Police or the Sergeant shall obtain a 1 Force property which has been issued for ber's use. b e issued the Force n termin- rticles be made good as issued. (b) e Chief of olice such mem- 5. The uniform and equipment will be inspected e ch time the men parade for duty. 6. 7. . 8, . 9. Medals, ribbons or decorations may be-worn on when received for service in the Army, Navy, Militia, Merchant Navy or for Police Service. ~ll articles of uniform and equipment issued 0 all members of the Force will be recorded and als the date of issue of same. uniforms - ir Force, No exchange of uniform or equipment will be m de without permission. Members of the Force on duty shall be complet ly and properly uniformed except when assigned to De'ective or Plainclothes duty or otherwise excused. 10. Each member of the Force is responsible for t e neatness, cleanliness and deportment of his person and :G must always, when on duty, appear in the prescribe dress. 11. Members of the Force are personally re~ponsib e for the proper and authorized use of thei~ uniform an equipment. . . . e - . ~ ,f . & - 13 - 12. Members of the Force will not wear distingui police uniform on the street in conjunction clothing. 13. Members of the Force shall promptly report t the Chief of Police the loss of, damage to, or'unservi eable d' condition of any property issued for, or ass' his use. 14. Without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing, the following shall be considered ss or deportment: (a) Carrying parcels, umbrellas, or other ar icles, except as required for police duty; (b) The wearing of socks with uniform, other than black or plain blue;' (c) Wearing of scarves, handkerchiefs or oth r items that show above the uniform coat; (d) Black gloves shall be worn unless otherw se directed; (e) Wearing any article of police uniform in conjunction with civilian clothing. 15. If any article of uniform or equipment are mi damaged by carelessness, the cost of same sha deducted from a member's salary. When a member resigns or is dismissed from th any salary due to him shall be withheld until articles of uniform or equipment are returned order and condition. Force, all in good sing or I be 16. 17. Every Police Officer will carry a warrant car his name, photograph and a metal badge bearin number. PROMOTION 1. (a) m The Constables of the Force are divided ' to four classes and the following periods of ser ice are required in each before promotion from'o to the other can take place, provided however, t t such promotion shall be consequent upon good nduct and efficiency as set forth herein: Probationary Constable 18 months Jrd Class Constable 1 year 2nd Class Consta ble 1 year 1st Class Consta ble middle of th year (b) The'Council upon recommendation of the ChOef of Police, may, in recognition of outstanding qualif cations, meritorions service or conduct, grant pro otion to a Constable, irrespective of his length of ervice, up to and including the ranim of 1st Class Co stable. . . · · 6. e - · · ~ . ! , - 14 - . . When all other things are equal, priority wi 1 be given to those with the greatest length of service, although ' it must be definately understood that length of service, unsupported by the requisite qualifications f loyalty, activity, intelligence and conduct, cannot e title members to promotion. 3. All Constables in the first l~ months of the'r service shall be Probationary Constables, during whi h period they shall be subject to having their servic s dispensed with by the Chief of Police, if they are found to be unsuitable for the duties and not likely to be efficien Police Constables. 2. 4. All promotions shall be recommended by the C ief of Police to the Council for their approval. 5. Merit and not favour is the basis of advance ent and any members of the Force who attempt to brin interest to bear for the purpose of influencing the C ief of Police to promote them will be considered a~ disqualified from the promotion thus sought to be obtaine . No member of the Force need expect to be pro oted who is not fully capable of his duties, both in int lligence and physical endurance. Members on the Sick Lis when their services are particularly'required, on the p ea of in- disposition from overwork, cannot expect pro otion as they cannot be depended ùpon, and steps may be ta en to dispense with their services. Every member who is a Police Officer s upon reaching the age of 65. (b) Retirement shall be effective in each c upon the last normal working day of the mont which the member becomes 65 years of age. RETIREMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS RETIREMENT 1. (a) 2. 11 retilre A member desirous of retiring on pension fro the Force shall submit an application in duplicate to he Chief of Police. RESIGNATIONS 3. All resignations shall be on the letterhead and shall contain only the member!s wish to Resignations requested by the Force will bec irmnediately upon the approval of the Chief 0 the Council. 4. f the· Force esign. me effective Police and · , ~ · · ,..,. ., ~ ,~ - 15 - 5. .. ... A written statement of good conduct may be g anted to a member leaving the Force, but not: (a) If the member is dismissed from the Ser ice; (b) If the member has frequently been guilt of misconduct, although of a light nature; (c) If the member has been guilty of any mi condict of a serious nature. (d) If the member has left the service with ut giving I notice of his intention to do so; (e) If the member has served less than 12 m nths. SERVICE AWARDS AND MEDALS 1. The Long Service Medal may be issued to memb rs of the Force, by the Council, for those who qualify UDder the conditions outlined by The Canadian Associat on of Chiefs of Police. A Commendation may be granted by the Council for outstanding police service where an officer shows unusua alertness and initiative in performing his duty. 2. 3. The Chief of Police shall report'on the pres form any member of the Force who, in his opi entitled toa Commendation and the particula fUlly entered on or attached to the form. I one member has been engaged in the case, the clearly state the part taken by each. clear ribM ion, is s shall be more than report sha 11 4. The Council will consider such report and sh 11 submit their recommendations to the Chief of Police indicating whether or not they concur. 5.. All Commendations granted by the Council sha 1 be published in General Orders and shall be ent red on the member's service record. 6A The Council shall have discretion over all a ards. LITIGATION 1. When Writs are served upon any member of the Force in a legal proceeding arising out of action taken in the dis- charge of Police duty, the following procedu e will be followed: (a) The original papers, together with a st facts out of which the action arose, wi to the Chief of Police. The date of se papers and a copy of the Duty Book ent with the matter will be forwarded at th tement of 1 be forwarded vice of the in connection same time. 2. The Chief of Police shall, if the member req ests, notify, the Solicitor for the Municipality for any a tion he may deem necessary to protect the member. The C ief of Police will also report to the Chaitman of the Poli e Committee. 3. No member of the Force will supply any info discuss with any person any facts pertinent gation without permission of the Chief of Po tion or o any liti- ice. · 1. · e -- · · ~~ '~~ h. -! J} ~ -- 16 -- SUBSCRIPTIONS .! .. ! . L No member of the Force shall subscribe or so icit subscriptions for persons leaving the Force ithout the knowledge and consent of the Chief of Police 2. Subscriptions or testimonials shall be not b received by members if they are still serving on the orce without the sanction of the Chief of Police.. 3. Subscriptions for members who have been dism'ssed from the Force are strictly forbidden. Grievances or causes of complaints by any me Force can be laid at any time before the Cou the usual channel and'members are'forbidden tation of their wants, complaints, etc., to except through the Chief of Police and after an opportunity of dealing with his complaint or unless the Chief of Police has refused or forward such matters to the Council. A member may apply in writing to the chief 0 for an interview, or for the purpose of layi grievance or compalint Before the Council, a N.C.O. shall submit the application to the C Police with a copy to the Town Clerk. 3. Nothing in the above paragraph shall be appl'cable to recognized Associations of the Force and sha 1 not interfere with or take away the right of a jority of the members of the Force or a Committee ther of to approach the Council with a view to bargaining in goo faith as permitted by The Police Act (1946) and amend ents thereto. 4. ~ubscriptions by the members for any object or interest, when approved of by the Chief 0 are not forbidden. 5. Subscriptions in cases of death or sickness of the Police or their families which are pr of charity, or expressions of sympathy may b the consent of the Chief of Police, but in e it is understood to be purely voluntary. No member shall circulate subscription paper tickets, or collect money from citizens for or use the name of the Force in soliciting f the public or selling anything thereto witho approval of the Chief of Police. 6. 8 GRIEVANCES 1. 2. f amusement Police, f members per cases made, with ery case , sell ny purpose ds from t the ber of the cil through o make represen- igher authority giving him or grievance fa iled to Police g a d the ief of · · - tI · · .~ .. " >'t I. - 17 - VACATIONS AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Application for leave of absence should not when a case in Court or other duty would pre applicant leaving the Municipality. ~he Chief of Police shall have prepared vaca each year and no change shall be permitted e the approval of the Chief of Police. 9. A member of the Force prior to absenting hi elf on vacation shall leave with the Chief of Polic his vacation address if required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B. No member of the Force shall be absent from in the case of sickness or during Annual Vac legal day or days of relief under the Rules of the Force without the consent of the Chie Leave of absBnce without pay may be granted at the discretion of the Chief of Police~ The Annual Leave season will commence on a d decided by the Chief of Police. Every member'of the Force shall be entitled off in seven, or as otherwise provided. Applications for leave in excess of that pro foregoing schedule may be granted by the Chi with or without pay, according to special ci of each caSe on recommendation of the Chief to council. ~ll leaves of absence will be recorded on th ,~ ~ - . uty except tion and the nd Regulations of Police. is termina ble to be o two days ided in the' f of Police, cumstances f Police Duty Roster. e submitted ent the ion lists cept with 10. Applications for leave of absence on medical grounds must be reported upon and recommended by a medica doctor named by the Chief of Police. ACCIDENTS WHILE ON DaTl 1. 2. 3. When a member is involved in an accident whi and any amount is'paid by the Force for sala or other expenses, no settlement shall be ma of any claim for damages arising out of such first consulting the Council. The Sergeant or the Chief of Police will ens Workmen's Compensation Board forms are prope and forwarded to the Chief of Police imaedia accident is incurred. He shall also see tha completed with all details of the actual inj by the member. If damage to uniforms or equipment has been the member as a result of such accident outl Workmen's Compensation Form, the Chief of Po a description of the damage and the approxi replacement or report to same to the Town Cl e'on duty , hospital e in respect injury without e that the ly completed ely an the form is ry suffered ccasioned by ned in the ice shall file te cost of rk. . I II . . .~ .,,!!» II! - 18 ... SUSPENSION 1. When a member of the Force has been suspende he will report daily by telephone or in pers Chief of Police or Sergeant. Such reports s on the record and forwarded to the Chief of 2. When a member of the Force is under suspensi cases pending in Court, the Sergeant whall necessary arrangements with the Crown Attorn the hearing of such cases. COMPLAINTS 1. A complaint is an allegation of an improper act or omission which relates to the busines Force, or to any member of it; or of-an imp condition which exists on account of, or is, asioneµ by such act or omission. 2. (a) The statement of any person, making a against a member of the Force at the P it to be taken down in writing by the Charge, and submitted to the Chief .f (b) In all such complaints, the officer-in shall record the name and address of the co nature of the compJAint, and the name ~ the member compalined about. In all c taking the complaint is to ascertain f complaining if he is willing to substa before the Chief of Police, should it necessary:; . 3. Any complaint may possibly be made through the circumstances or the powers of the Po Ii hearing of the compiàint and a polite answe may be all that is necessary to end the mat ant's satisfaction. SICKNESS OR INJURY c!' , from duty, n to the 11 be noted olice. n and has ke the y concerning r unlawful of the per or unlawful or may be occ- omplaint lice Station, fficer-in- olice. charge palinant, the ~ nd address of ses the officer om the person tiate his charge e deemed ." gnorance of e. A patient and explanation er to the complain- 1. When it becomes apparent to a member of the sickness· or injury will prevent him from re he shall, when possible, report such sickne the Sergeant or Chief of Police as outlined (a) On the afternoon and night shifts four (4) hours before the commencement of his tour of duty. Force that orting for duty, s or injury to (b) On the day shift two (2) hours before he commence- ment of his tour of duty. 2. A member when absent through illness or inj to the Station Duty Officer his intention 0 duty so that his duties may be arranged acc A member reporting ill or in~ed shall, wh cause a doctor's certificate to be forwarde of Police, within twenty four hours, certi nature of his illness and its probably dura 3. ..<,;<....- y will report returning to rdingly. n requested to the Chief ing as to the ion. · , 4. 5. 6. 7. $. 9. 10. 11. . · 12. · II,"· !oO , ~ '"', , - 19 - Members'reporting sick or injured shall gr nt a Medical Officer,designated by the Chief of Police entrance to their home, or wherever they may be confined and will permit him to examine them that he may report his fin ings to the Chief of P?lice. It must not be asnumed that treatment will the Medical Officer; such treatment must b the member and all expenses shall be borne where otherwise specified. be given by provided for by by him, except When a member is injured on duty the Shift cause a careful investigation to be made 0 of the injury and shall report in writing, possible, to the Chief of Police the resul igations and whether in his opinion the in were incurred during the performance of re N. C . 0 . sha 11 the circumstances as soon as of his invest- uries susta ined ular police duty. When a member has been injured on duty and been definitely ascertained to the satisfa of Police, the expenses incureed as a resu will be borne by the Municipality through fact has of the Chief t of such injury he proper channels. accident in respect the injury with- Council. When a member of the Force is involved in while on duty, no settlement shall be made to any claim for any damages arising out 0 out consent of the Chief of Police, or the When a member has reported sick or injured leave his place of residence or confinemen permission of the Chief of Police and unde shall he indulge in any other form of occu his period of convalescence. Members who have reported sick or injured on the Duty Roster as such and if they wer discharge of their duties, they shall be Duty Roster as "Injured on Duty". Chief of Police or the Sergeant may visit designated by him to visit any member of t reported sick. Such visits will be proper the Chief of Police. he shall not except with the no circumstances tion during hall be marked injured in the rked on the have someone Force who has reported to A ~mber of the Force who has reported sic , or cause to be admitted to his residence t Police or the Sergeant or someone designat shall admit Chief of by the Sergeant. 13. No member of the Force shall evade duty on he pretence of sickness or whose sickness or disability was caused by intemperance or other improper conduct. -~ - .. ..... ~ - 20._ MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS · DUTIES , :~ . · · ~ .. 1. Members of the Force shall perform the to prescribed by the Chief of Police. 2. When assigned to perform the duties of ano her rank, a member of the Force shall be governed by t e regulations and orders affecting that rank. 3. (a) A member of the Force shall be fit fo and subject to duty at all times, except when on he sick list. He shall devote his entire time and a tent ion to the service of the Force and shall not en age in any other business or occupation, through his w'fe or any other person, or in any other manner. (b) When a member of the Force is suspend without pay, he may engage temporaril business or calling where the duties are not incompatible or inconsistent of office. d from duty in another o be performed ith his oath Members assigned to detached duties, eithe permanently or temporarily, shall continue under the dire tion of these Rules and Regulations, and orders issued der their author- ith, as applicable. Without limiting the enerality of this section, detached duty shall include opera ion of a detach- ment, attendance at police school. liaison ith other Forces or agencies and any special assignments wh'ch remove one or more members from normal physical conta t with the Force. 4. COURTESY 5. All members of the Force shall be courteou in their contact with the public on all oc and respectful sions. 6. No member of the Force shall either interf re with or attempt to influence the lawful business 0 any person. RESPECT 7. All members of the Force shall treat their superiors with respect at all times and on all occasions. CO-OPERATION 8. (a) In the best interests' of the Police S rvice, all members of the uniform branch, shall cooperat with each other. (b) Members of the Force who are on foot trol are equally responsible with members who are on a omobile' patrol for the enforcement of the Highway Traffic Act, Traffic Regulations and Traffic By-laws on th ir respective beats or districts. ~ ~ . , - . . . . .... ~. - 2l - RELEASE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION 9. . '.~f;¡¡ " - A member of the Force shall treat as confid ntial the official business of the Force. He shall n t 1alk for publication, nor be interviewed nor make p lic speeches on public business, nor shall he impart in rmation relating to the official business of the Force to an one, except: (a) (b) Under due process of the law; As directed by, or with the permissio of Police; (c) To those to whom he is directed, unde Regulations to impart information rega of the Force. 10. The Sergeant is authorized to give represe newspapers items of news relating to accid or other occurrences, but in cases whenõby of information, the ends of justice are Ii prejudiced, information shall be withheld this paragraph shall authorize the giving which: (a) May be of assistance to criminals or (b) May cause unnecessary pain or distres e.g., in case of suicide, etc. of the Chief the Rules and ding business atives of local ts, arrests the publication ely to be d nothing in f information uspected persons; to individuals, (c) Is of a confidential nature. 11. Ma¥y criminal cases with which police have to·deal are of such a character that for the public inter st, especially in the early stagesi they should be kept p ivate; and the police officer shou d-always be on the saf side. In a great number of cases, publicity is harmle s,ibut the information given out should be decided by a superior officer who is especially responsible. 12. At the same time the press may be very use public an important fact or caution, or th portrait, handwriting and possible whereab person and any representative of the Press ance or information beyond that which can the above order is to be referred to the C 13. A member of the Force shall not authorize photograph of himself in uniform in connec testimonial or advertisement of any commod enterprise; nor shall-he authorize any men of his official title, rank or membership Force in connection with any testimonial 0 ul in making· description, uts of a wanted asking for assist- e given under ief of Police. he use of any ion with any ty or commercia 1 ion to be made n the Police advertisement. 14. When any person gives information voluntar ly to the Police, the source of the information must not be divulged. 15. A member of the Force shall not able against the Municipality. promptly pay his just debts and which he is unable or unwilling incur any iability charge- A member 0 the Force shall shall. not ncur liability to discbar e. ~ ,~c ~ · , ,. .. · · -",. . ".. - 22 - 16. The right of evey·member of the Force to e or partisan opinions and the right of elec shall be deemed sacred and inviolate; but Force shall be permitted to be a delegate to, or take active part in any movement fo or election of candidates for political of days of election for public offices, held' of the Dominioni Provine' or Municipality, whether epecial y assigned to attend the do all within his power to preserve the pe integrity of the ballot box, enforce the r voters and prevent illega 1 and fraudulent ¿.... -~ tertain political ive franchise, o member of the r representative the nomination ice. Upon the der the laws he shall, lIs or otherwise ce, protect the ghts of lawful oting. 17. All members of the Force are responsible f r the good care, proper maintenance and serviceable conditi n of property issued for or assigned to his use, and sha 1 promptly report to the Chief of Police the loss of, damage to, or unserviceable condition of any property is ued for or assigned to his use. No member shall a1te Police equipment by changing it in any way except in casès f emergency or with the consent of the Chief of Police. CARE OF EVIDENCE 18. In the investigation of an alleged crime 0 suspicious death, or in any other situation, a member of the Force shall exercise every precaution to avoid destroy ng or impairing the value of evidence on bodies, effects a d surrounding property, particularly avoiding the destru tion of finger- prints by careless or unintelligent handl g. He shall prevent unauthorized persons from entering upon the scene of the crime until a superior officer ap¡e rs unless other- wise instructåd. Pending the arrival of t e'superior officer, the member of the Force first upon the see e, shall make an immediate and thorough investigation into he circumstances of the crime, obtain the names and address s of witnesses and all other important details. Members hall be held responsible for the completeness of this i vestigation. 19. A member of the Force shall promptly mark identification all articles of value as ev obtained in connection with a case, and s in a safe place to avoid against tampering comes to court. or ..future den.e that are 11 secureeame until the ease When analysis of any substance, articles 0 clothing, or liquid for use as evidence is required, IEm ers concerned shall forthwith take such substances, arti les of clothing or liquid, to the proper laboratory author ty. 20. ISSUING OF CREDENTIALS 21. Members of the Force individually or on be If of,any police organization are prohibited from issuing t per&efts, other than members'or employees,.r the Force, on the·atttve or retired list, any card, certificate, or bu ton, or other defice which assumes to grant to the perso holding such credentials any special privileges or cons'derations as far as the Force is concerned. ~ F . , - " . . A member of the Force will notify th not later than five days following t change in marital status. 23. No member of the Force will accept, for s fekeeping, any money or other valuable article or go ds, except with the permission of the Chief of Polic . ... ,. , - 23-- CHANGE OF ADDRESS 22. (a) All members of the Force will notify Police immediately it is known of an address or telephone number. (b) Marital Status: CHECK FOR ILLEGAL ACTS 24. Members of the Force assigned to duty in carefully observe all buildings, premises thereof on their beat or district; suspec to harbour or maintain unlawful acts or b of all ß,etinent facts in their memorand reason for suspecting that the law is bei report same by written report to the Chie # .. he Chief of change of Chief of Police e date of any Horm shall or parts ed of being used siness; make note books, and the g vio la ted and of Police. 25. The Chief of Police shall immødiately cau e an investigation to be made and see that proper action is aken thereon. BADGE AND IDENTIFICATION 26. Each member of the F~rce will be provided with a badge and identification card inscribed with hi official rank and/or his name. This identification wil be concealed and only produced and shown to establish the "dentity and authority of the bearer. REPORT DISCREDITABLE CONDUCT 27. A member of the Force sha 11 report to a s perior officer details of any instances of dereliction 0 duty, violation of the Rules and Regulations, or any act r donduct of any member of the Force which will or is like y to bring discredit on the reputation of the Force. ..-..," · , e · · l. -- .. .. .. 24 - GENERAL PROHIBITIONS 28. Except as otherwise provided, no member of leave the Municipality on Police business w permission of a superior officer but this apply where it is neèessary for a member of pursue wanted persons or automobiles, on in investigation of a case.· ~. he Force sha 11 thout the Ie shall not the Force to conduct ing an to enter public amusement or· ution of duty the line of Members of the Force, when on duty, are not houses of entertainment, or other places of licensed premises, except in the actual exe or to make observations or investigations i duty. 30. Members of the Force shall not litter any r om in any build- ing of the Force, with refuse, but shall de sit same in the designated receptacles. 29. 31. No member of the Force shall indulge in int on duty, nor shall he have any liquor on hi a police vehicle or any other place, while as required on c£ ficial business of the For xicants" while person, or in n duty, except e. Except when necessary in the performance of police duty, a member of the Force shall not carry package , bundles or like impediments, while in uniform. 33. A member of the Force is responsible for th neatness and cleanliness of his person. He must always, when on duty," whether in the Station, in " Court or on the ublic streets, appear in a proper uniform, unless in consi eration of the public interest, the Chief of Police shall therwise oder. 32. 34. When a member of the Force resigns, retires dismissed, The Chief shall obtain all Polic has been issued for such member's use and s same to Headquarters. 35. When called to a telephone, all members of th promptly respond by giving rank and surname then the caller will know to whom he is tal reference. 36. A member of the Force shall not create doub or her ability to fulfil the conditions of Office by living or associating with a pers which association, discredit on the reputat Force is likely to result. No member of the Force shall recommend or s for employment, or name any person, any fi as solicitor, counselor bondsman, but noth be construed as restricting the rights of connection with the conduct of their privat 37. '.'~ ~ dies or is property which 11 return Force shall to the ca ller . g for future as to his he Oath of n, through on of the gest to anyone , or corporation, ng herein shall mbers in affa irs . . , - . . .. . # - 25 - POLICE STATION AND OTHER PREMISES USED BY THE POLICE FORCE 1. Buildings and premises of ively fÐr Police business will apply: ... 4· the Force will be used exclus- and the following regulations (a) Strict order, discipline and cleanline observed in the Police Station and all or buildings coming under the jurisdic Force at all times. No person shall be pennitted to remain or any part of the Station, without th mission of the Officer-in-Charge, exce of the Force and persons on official b Civility and attention will be shown t attending at the Station on business. (b) (c) (d) Irregularities, noises and disturbance or others, within or in the neighbourh Station are to be avoided as much as (e) The Guard Room of the Station will be only by members of the Police Force f and not for the transa ction of any bu that pertaining to the Police Force. Persons coming into the Police Statio manner are to be admitted by the Cons inquiry as to the nature of their bus state they wish to see the Officer-in Officer on Duty. (f) (g) Persons not connected with the Police to be permitted to remain at a Police than is absolutely necessary for the business. s are to be ther structures ion of the in an office, express per- ting members siness. every person by prisoners od of the ssible. ccupied and used police purposes iness other than in a proper ble·without ess, if they Charge or service are not Station longer omp1etion of their (h) The door of every cell is to be care lly lock and bolted when prisoners are confined therein. (i) The keys of cells shall be hung up ne r the Station Duty Officer's desk when not required for locking or unlocking doors. (j) No person shall be allowed to visit t e cells except with,the sanction of the Chief of Pol ce or Officer on Duty, and no visit shall be permitted for curiosity only. (k) The strictest economy shall be observ d in the use of fuel, gas, and electricity, consisten with due regard to the comfort and general efficiency of the men and the proper transaction of business. re shall be taken that the property of thé munici lity is not wasted, injured, or destroyed. 2. No money shall be played for or staked on any games played in buildings or premises the officers shall not engage in games wit their command. ~ :..~ he result of f the Force and the men under _____------<1 All books, records and printed forms used i any changes thereto shall be approved by t A persona1'history file of each member of maintained, containing all personal data, conduct reports and breaches of discipline. Entries in Records of the Force shall be ma e accurately, concisely and without unnecessary chronological order. ~ RECORDS . 1. 2. 3. ~ ..# , .. 26 - Erasures shall not be made in any of the b Force or documents connected'with the duti If corrections are necessary, an ink line through the incorrect matter and correctio iate1y above and intialled by the person 4. - the Force or Chief of Police. e Force will be omotions, good oks of the s of the Force. ha 11 be drawn s entered immed- king same. A member of the Force shall'not remove fro the official files, buildings or offices, except as may be required and authorized in connection with the car ing out of his official duties or under the process of 1a , any'files, photographs, exhibit, or record and he sha 1 not, under any circumstances, during his period of emp10 ent or after ceasing to be a member of the Police Force'retain in'his own dwelling or in his personal possession any file, photograph or other official record of the Force. 6. No'member of the Force shall permit any pe son to have access to, ,or give, or make a transcript from rec rds of the Force with the following exceptions: 5. , (a) (b) (c) (d) - . (e) (f) y . ,~ Under due process of law. Under the authority or direction of t e Chief of Police. Provided that the provisions pertaini g to news releases are operative. Upon written request of a person inj or such person's duly authorized repr a defendent in an action for damages case or such person's duly authorized provided that the Corporation is not a party to a law suit as a result of When requested by the Crown Attorney, Corpner, the Solicitor f6r the Corper representatives. When investigators of a Department of or insurers thereof, present a writte to an accident involving a vehicle of ._. ed in an accident sentative, or of n an accident representative ike 1y to be come he accident. the Chief tion or their the Municipality request relating the Municipality. . ~ -- - 27 - . CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS L. 2. 3. 4. , 5. Any correspondence or communication containi relating to the official business of the For member of it, shall be dee~ed an official co it shall be promptly forwarded to its addres through official channels, within the Force, wise directed by a competent authority, and an official stationery. All official reports hSall be signed in the of the person making same. A]1 correspondence and communications shall to the office of the Chief of Police daily wise ordered. When reference is made to'any member of the body of the communication, his rank or title name and intial, surname and badge number if be given. g'any netter e, or any ication and ed destination unless other- ha 11 be made ndwriting e forwarded less other- orce his any, in the given are to (a) All official correspondence shall be si ned by the the Chief of Police unless otherwise di ected by him. (b) All correspondence from persons who are of the Force, on matters of police duti carried on through the Chief of Police direction. not members s, is to be r by his 6. Communications from any person shall be prom tly attended to either in writing or through an investiga ing officer, and where it is appropriate, the writer will be advised that the matter is receiving attention. 7. - All correspondence, communications and other in any branch of the Force shall be carefull filed and indexed. Carbon copies shall be correspondence, communications and telegrams the Force on official business. papers received preserved, de of sent out from . 1. ORDERS. OCCURRENCES AND CIRCULARS The published Routine Orders of the Force s 11 be designated as Departmental Orders: (a) Departmental Orders shall be orders or tters of importance on policy, which are of pe nent or genera 1 interest or which are to be continuousl observed by the entire Force. (b) Departmenta 1 Orders' sha 11 a Iso be order 'of a temporary or pernenent nature, regarding personne , police details, functions and emergencies. 2. (a) Detailed information concerning Theft, obberies, Murders, Wanted personsð etc., and öthè incidents will be designated as " ccurrences". (b) Detailed descriptive information of any occurrences for distribution within the Force and t other points, shall be published in "Circulars". . ). Departmental Orders, Occurrences and Circul rs sha 11 be numbered consecutively in separate series, e ch series begin- ning with Number 1 and terminating on the la t day of the calenday year. Each Order shall be indexed der the subject matter for ready reference. I, I -- ,- · 4. ~- .. n Complete and separate files of each series, in numberical order sha 11 be kept. 5. No order shall be issued which will confluc with or change the provisions of the Rules, Regulations an Procedures. - 28 - 6. The Chief of Police may issued orders clari ing any rule or regulation as approved by the Councilor other orders necessary for carrying out his duties. POLICE VEHICLES 1. 2. 3. , 4. 5. . 6. · 7. Y 9. 10. · No member shall operate a motor vehicle unl by the Department of Highways, Motor Vehicl All members are accountable for the motor v hicles assigned to them and for the care of such vehicles a d equipment. Private cars shall be used for police dutie permission of the Chief of Police and shall mechanical and insurance requirements deeme All members of the Force, shall, prior to e duty, examine the vehicle assigned to them menhanical defects, damage to the vehicle, the radio, and all necessary equipment, and of such inspection shall be entered on the Any damage or irregularities shall be repor to the Chief of Police or Sergeant before u If any damage is found at a later inspectio the vehicle" on the previous tour of duty s responsible, if Such damage is not entered occurrence sheet. All members of the Force operating motor ve in a cautious manner at all times and obey Regulations of the Highway Traffic Act of the Traffic By-laws of the Municipality. only by conform with the necessary. ch tour of or cleanliness, peration of the results ccurrence sheet. ed immediately ing the vehicle. , the driver of 11 be held n the icles shall drive he Traffic Rules ntario and The operators of police vehicles shall not eave their vehicles unattended, except when necessary 'n their per- formance of their duties. In such circumst nces they shall always remove the ignition key from ignitio and lock the vehicle. If a vehicle has been damaged in any way, t be reported to the Chief of Police in a wri immediately. The Sergeant shall also submi cerning all facts pertaining to such damage. All vehicles under control of the Force sha police purposes only, unless permission has from a senior officer to use them in other stances. - -, Standard equipment furnished by the Force s changed and nothing shall be added thereto from except by authority or in cases of erne 8. When a vehicle becomes unserviceable in any ay, the operator of such vehicle shall report immed'ately, either by radio or telephone, to the Chief f Police or Sergeant and shall act on his instructions. be there- e facts shall ten report a report con- 1 be used for been received pecial circum- 5. I TELEX 1. 2. 3. 4. · e · · - .. .,,, - 29 - POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TELEPHONES 1. Telepþones of the Force shall be used for 0 ficial business only. Telephone conversation shal be as brief as possible. 2. All te~.phpn.s shall be answered promptly a d the member answering shall state the name of the Force and his rank and name. 3. All members of the Force, when calling any erson on official business, shall identify himself by giving he name of the caller, the rank, and the name of the Force 4. A courteous and civil attitude and manner s all be main- tained at all times by all members of the F rce when holding conversation by telephone with any person. Long distance telephone calls shall be made mission of the Chief of Police or Sergeant. System shall be used in all situations when in place of long distance telephone calss. only with per- The Telex ver possible Telex messages shall be authorized by the d ty Sergeant or any officer acting under his authority. The Duty Sergeant will check all incoming T lex messages during his tour of duty. All incoming messages must be acted upon as promptly as possible and these shall then be filed. Operating procedures, as laid down from tim to time, shall apply as part of these Rules and Regu tions. PO LICE RADIO Force 1. All radio equipped vehicles shall be under control of the Radio Despatcher from the mo in service and all messages, instructions 0 be considered as coming directly from the C The Despatcher shall immediately report any not obey any orders or instructions. he direct nt they report directions shall ief of Police. member who does 2. The Sergeant shall be responsible that all instructions given by the Despatcher are ob vidlation by any member shall be reportéd i a Conduct Report to the Chief of Police. No messages, other than the official busine shall be transmitted over the radio. essages and ed and any writing on 3. 4. No unauthorized personnel of the Force or 0 authorited person will transmit over the po system, unless in an emergency. The transmission of messages from police ve vehicle is forbidden, unless in an emergenc missions shall be through the Despatcher at icle to police All trans- he Station. herwise un- ice radio 5. - ~ . , . 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. n. 12. . 13. . ..- - 30 - .....-- . No member of the'Force shall leave his desi area without per~ission of the Despatcher case of emergency or necessity. (a) All members of the Force in radio equi shall not leave'their vehicles without firs Despatcher, giving their location and be located in case of emergency. (b) The above section'will apply except in a case of extreme emergency, when it is impracti able to do so. In such an event the member of members shall report to the Despatcher às soon as possible, either by police radio or telephone. In normal conditi ns they shall advise the Despatcher immediately by r dio that they are back in service. All members of the Force in radio equipped report to the Despatcher every hour during duty or sooner if otherwise designated. If no messages or instructions are received the radio in a period of one ha If hour, the endeavour to contact the Despatcher by his police vehicle. 'If the member fails to con patcher by radio, he shall contact him imme joelephone. When a serious or emergency message is anno Despatcher, any member in a vehicle in imme report to the Despatcher immediately his po The member'in a radio equipped vehicle shal Despatcher, any difficulties with the comm ment as soon as they occur and await his in The Dispatcher cannot be contacted by radio contacted by phone. All members of the Force on duty in radio e receiving a radio message shall acknowledge message and respond to the call immediately cannot be responded to immediately, the Des notified of the reason. nated patrol less in the ped vehicles, notifying the here they can ehicles shall heir tour of or heard over member sha 11 adio in the' act the Des- iately by ced by the iate area shall ition. report to the ications equip- tructions. If he shall be uipped vehicles receipt of the If the message tcher shall be No member of the'Force shall 1mve the stati n in a radio equipped vehicle; without first advising th Despatcher that they are leaving, the number of the vehicle being operated, the operator, any passengers accompanying t e operator and the destination if known. 14. Operating procedures as laid down from time to time, shall apply as part of these Ru1ès and Regulation . ,- - · , e · · ~. .. .. - 31 - POLICE ESCORTS . At the discretion of the Offi~er-in-Charge, regular duty police escorts will be provided for commer ia1 vehicles carrying loads for which a Special Permit ·s required, and for funerals or other situations where the e is likely to be interference with the free movement of ffic. 1. 2. Police escorts for money or payroll will no be provided for commercial or industrial firms, except when the Chief of Police gives such permission, or under spec·a1 circumstances. If an escort is provided, the Sergeant sha1 submit a report on same to the Chief of Police. Firearms shall only be isaued to those memb who will be trained and pass a prescribed c instruction to the satisfaction of the Chie the Sergeant and whose duties, as determine of Police, requires them to be armed. A m~.ber shall carry only his issue or auth rized loaded firearm and his spare ammunition. A member of the Force shall exercise the ut in handling firearms or guarding explosives fatal and lamentable consequences. 4. No member of the Force may use a Police Rev 1ver Range: USE OF FIREARMS 1. 2. 3. rs of the Force urse of of Police or by the Chief st care to prevent (a) Without first notifying the Sergeant 0 duty that he will be using the range. (b) Unless he is accompanies by at least 0 e member of the Force, trained in the handling and use of small arms. 5. Revolvers and firearms are not to be shown purposes. Any member of the Force who discharges a fir reason, except on an authorized range, shall the Duty Sergeant and prior to completion of shall submit a report in duplicate concernin stances of the incident. The Duty Sergeant forward both copies to the Chief of Police w The Chief of Po1ice'shal1 have a complete in of the incident and, if necessary, shall fo to the Chairman of the Police Committee. 6. r exhibition arm for any forthwith notify' the tour of duty, all circum- . hall immediately th his comments. estigation made ard a report 7. Each member'of the Force is responsible at a 1 times for the cleanliness, safe handling and storing of fi earm, ammunition or other explosives entrusted to him whether on or off duty. 8. Each member of the Force shall undergo firea ms trãining and practice from time to time as prescribed ~- -- . " . . . .. -' " .~ .~ , - 32 - 9. It shall be the duty of the Sergeant to ma inspections of all firea:'!I1s of the Force. The Sergeant shall ensure that all firearm~ and equipment are inspe:ted, cleaned and o~ Firearms must only be :rawn when an officer it is in the defence' of his own life or t0e under his protection, or in tho apprehens~o that are Ialown to be Ó<ingerous, and then an resort, after every ('Gher Ialown method has escape. No police officer ~s the right to threaten any person by placing his har-ds ~pon his gun or remove it from his holster or brandif''' ...t. ùbðut. periodic 10. ammunition ed every week. 11. is certain that lives of others of crimina Is y as a last ailed to prevent 12. 1fSE OF ,..~ The provisions ot the Criminal Code 'which d circumstances und~r which a Pòlice Officer must be SCI'lIþ1llmu'lly observed. 2. (a) Handcuff's may be used when an off'i.ce!" person for an offence for whi.ch: "The arrested without warrant if the prisone escapt, or if the officer believes the escape". rrests any fender may be atte91pts to risoner may (b) Handcuffs may be used when prisoners ar being trans- ported from one place to another DO pre ent their escape. 3. ( c) (a) prevent being attached by or to prevent Women or juveniles should not normally Annofficermay use a billie or baton to overpowered if violently attached, or i a person armed with an offensive weapon a prisoner being taken from his custody (b) When a billie or baton is used, the off'cer should try to strike the person on the hand, arm 0 legs, and avoid striking the person' on the head. If the attacher has an offensive weapon, try and strike the nds or arms. e handcuffed. .- ... " .. : - 33 - . TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE \..t.! :' All members of the Force. while in the em loy of the Force. shall abide by. and be subject to., such Rules and Regulations as may be laid down for the government and control of the Force. It is the duty of all members of the Forc times. to protect life and property. prev detect and apprehend offenders. preserve t and enforce all laws and bylaws over whic have jurisdiction. Every member of the Force shall carry out 11 lawful orders and shall. at all times. punctually and promptly. perform all appointed duties and attend to all matters within the scope of his office as a Constable. DUTIES 1. 2. , 3. The normal daily period for which members Force shall be required to perform their a duties shall be eight (R) hours exclusive occupied in parading for duty. The normal period of duty may be extended under the direction of the Chief of Police particular day or for a specified period a any member or members of the Force, and no these Regulations shall affect the obligat member to carry out any lawful orders or t at any time to any matters to which it is as a member to attend. 4. 5. Unless otherwise provided in these Rules a a member of the Force shall be detailed or to such duties as directed by the Chief of A member of the Force shall make applicati desired change of duties in writing. He s permit anyone to do so for, or on.~is beha . 6. . COURTS PROVINCIAL JUDGES COURT. SESSIONS AND ASSIZES 1. (a) All members of the Force attending Sup County Court and Provincial'Judges Co witnesses or any other duty, are to ap proper uniform, except if there are e circumstances, and permission is grant Chief of Police to wear plainclothes. Members attending Court in plainclothe dressed in a suitable business suit, p and tie. (b) . ~ ~..d"-' .~ at all t crime, e pea ce the police f the pointed f time y, or on any respects hing in on of any attend is duty d Regulations assigned Police. n for a 11 not .' erne Court, t as ear in enunting d by 'the sha..:.1 be oper shirt . , . . 4. 5. 6. . .. , : -- 34 -- 2. \. .! . The Officer in charge of the Court shall e respons- ible for: (a) The Preservation of strict order and decorum in and about the Courts. (b) The checking and attendance of Polic Officers attending such Courts. (c) The proper control, care and safe cu tody of all prisoners while in the Courts. (d) En~er1ng tbe acorrect entries on the court docket. Property identified and claimed shall be signed for by the claimant and the receip same shall be filed and arrecord noted in Book provided for that purpose. When property, which has been taken from with a case of an unidentified person and the Property Room and the identity of the established, the officer concerned will s information is transmitted to the Officer Property required as evidence shall be re Officer-tn-Charge of the case, if possibl in the Property Room, until the final dis the case, at which time it will, if not c the Crown and is of a lawful nature, be r rightful owner and a receipt obtained for said receipt shall be filed and same shal the Record Book. All stolen property, recovered and'lost p operty found and brought to Police Headquarters, will e properly tagged, description of puoperty recorded in the fo prescribed. 3. If a member of the Force gives improper 0 factory evidence, or any remarks are made respecting unsatisfactory evidence given the Senior Officer present shall so advis of Police forthwith. 4. Members of the Force attending Court, sha in the corridors or carry on loud or unne conversation with other members of the Fo public. It shall be the duty of members of the Fo charge of cases coming before the Courts the Crown Prosecutor is supplied with all necessary for their proper conduct. 5. LOST. STOLEN. ABANDONED AND RECOVERED PROPERTY 1. The Chief of Police is the custodian abandoned and unclaimed property. He shall be responsible for all property their custody and accountable for the saf proper disposition and accurate record of 2. 3. ciilÏllllloi<: .- unsatis- by a Judge ¡ a member, the Chief 1 not loiter essary ce or the ce having o see that information to operly ed tags for he Record r in conne ct ion is placed in owner later e that all in-Charge. ined by the , or locked sition of fiscated by urned to the same; the be noted in · , . · · 7. 8. 9. 10. ll. -~ " ,I -~ - 35 - Unclaimed property which has been found 0 may after theee months, be sold at public after at least ten days notice of the tim of holding such auction has been given by once in a newspaper publiRhed in the Muni any such sale may be adjourned from time the property is sold. In the case of per the foregoing shall not apply and the pro disposed of a~ any time. Property which has been found and turned Force shall be held and an attempt made t owner of same. If, after three months, t property has not claimed it, the finder 0 shall be notified and the same property g if this is in the best interests of the C and the Police Force. The recipient shal for same which shall be filed and a recor Record Book and Occurrence number noted. '.. ," "'.... '+ recovered auction, and pla ce publication ipa lity , and o time until sha ble pe"perty erty may be nto the Police find the e owner of this this property ven to him ief of Police sign a tag noted in the Stolen property recovered or other prope y found where the owners cannot be located shall be hel for three months, at which time it can be sold at a public auction after at least ten days notice of the tim and place of holding such auction has been published 0 ce in a news- paper published in the Municipality. Any such sale may be adjourned from t~ to time until the roperty is sold. In the case of perishable property the foregoing shall not apply and the property may be d sposed of at any time. If the Police Committee deem 0 herwise, the property may be disposed of in another ma nero The Police are not to interfere in the pu any reward 60r the recovery of lost prope a reference to be allowed for the payment in such cases to the Police Station, but Police may, if he considers it desirable, description of property lost, found, stol to be stolen, to be advertised in the new lishing of y, nor is of the reward he Chief of cause a n, or supposed pa pers . The Police are not to interfere in any ca e of dispute as to ownership of property seized under egal process. - . ., a \..; . . -0 Ii! ..> .- . ~ .' ~ - 36 - SPECIAL DUTIES 1. 2. EXPENSES 1. 2. Request for Special Pay Duty of members of the Force may be approved by the Chief of Police rovided that: (a) An application has been made statin the nature of the duties to be performed, the num er of hours involved, the specific hours for wh"ch the service is requested and the reasons why it is necessary to engage officers for such duties; (b) est nor the ivity is in- policies, Rules Neither the employer making the req nature of employment or business ac compatible or inconsistent with the and Regulations of the Force; The time worked on Special Pay Duty exceed four (4) hours if immediatel followed by a normal tour of police with the permission of the Chief of The employment or business activity nature and so located that the offic available for call to emergency poli (c) shall not preceded or uties, unless olice; s of such a r would be e duties; (d) (e) Officers assigned to Special Pay Dut es are off- shift members. The Officer-in-Charge of any Special Duty will beheld responsible for the efficient performance thereof, and may be called upon to make a special repo t of such duty to the Chief of Police. In cases where expenses are incurred by me Force employed on ordinary or special poli accurate account of all such expenditures by the member incurring the expense, and s shall be certified by the officer under wh direction the expense was incurred. A member of the Force shall not incur a Ii bility charge- able against the Force, unless' with the kn wledge and consent of the Chief of Police, except as rovided herein. bers of the e duties, an hall be kept ch account se immediate 1. CONTRAVENTIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS 2. Failure by a member, without lawful excuse, to comply with any of the provisions of this Bylaw s all be deemed to be disobeying, omitting, or negJè tiñg to' carry out a lawful order, and such member y, if he is a police officer, be charged accordingly under the Discipline Code set out in the Regulations de pur- suant to The Police Act. This Bylaw enacted and passed this first day of October . AD 19 70 Mayor