As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The right to issue orders, give commands, enforce obedience,
initiate action and make necessary decisions commensurate with rank
or assignment as provided for in the Department rules, policies and
procedures. Authority may be delegated by those so designated. Acts
performed without proper authority or authorization shall be considered
to be in violation of the rules.
Vertical lines of communication, authority and responsibility
within the organizational structure of the Department.
For punitive purposes, a "day" is defined as an eight-hour
work block.
Those days determined by the appropriate supervisor on which
a given employee is excused from duty.
A document detailing the performance of a specific activity
or method of operation. Directive includes:
GENERAL ORDERBroadly based directive dealing with policy and procedure and affecting one or more organizational subdivisions of the Department.
PERSONNEL ORDERA directive initiating and announcing a change in the assignment, rank or status of personnel.
SPECIAL ORDERA directive dealing with a specific circumstance or event that is usually self-canceling.
All employees of the Department, whether sworn, regular or
special police officers or civilian employees.
Any written or oral directive issued by a supervisor to any
subordinate or group of subordinates in the course of police duty.
A statement of Department principles that provides the basis
for the development of procedures and directives.
A written statement providing specific direction for performing
departmental activities. Procedures are implemented through policies
and directives.
Employee assigned to a position requiring the exercise of
immediate supervision over the activities of other employees.
