B.
Command shall be exercised by the virtue of rank,
and in the cases of equal rank, by length of service in such rank;
and where equal the officer's respective position on the eligibility
list which determined the order of his appointment to that grade.
C.
During the temporary absence of a commanding officer,
when no other provision is made by competent authority, the command
automatically devolves upon the subordinate present who is next in
rank.
D.
Members of the Department who may be placed temporarily
in the position of a member of higher rank by proper authority shall
exercise the authority and perform the duties of such higher position
and shall be held responsible in like manner as regularly appointed
to such higher office. They shall not alter or countermand any order
issued by the member whose place they temporarily occupy, except when
expediency demands.
E.
Upon all occasions when a body of members of the Department
is assembled, the ranking officer present shall take command and will
be held responsible for the official action and conduct of those present.
He shall be familiar with all that concerns his command and he shall
exact from his subordinates efficient performance of duty.
F.
When two or more police officers are sent upon any
special duty and no ranking officer accompanies them, the police officer
senior in point of service will have command.
Supervisory officers are members appointed in
charge of one or more members and/or employees. In addition to the
general and individual responsibilities of all members and employees,
each supervisory officer is specifically responsible for the following:
A.
Supervision. A supervisory officer may be assigned
to field or office duties. During his tour of duty, he must closely
supervise the activities of his subordinates, making corrections where
necessary and commending where appropriate.
B.
Leadership. Effective supervision demands leadership.
Provision of leadership shall include on-the-job training as needed
for efficient operation and coordination of effort when more than
one member or employee is involved.
C.
Direction. Supervisory officers must exercise direct
supervision in a manner that assures the good order, conduct, discipline
and efficiency of subordinates. Exercise of command may extend to
subordinates outside the usual sphere of supervision if the police
objective or reputation of the Department so requires; or if no other
provision is made for personnel temporarily unsupervised. This authority
shall not be exercised unnecessarily. If a supervisor requires a subordinate
other than his own to leave a regular assignment, the supervisor so
directing will inform the subordinate's own supervisor as soon as
possible.
D.
Enforcement of rules, etc. Supervisory offices must
enforce Department rules and regulations and ensure compliance with
departmental policies and procedures.
E.
Inspection. Supervisory officers are responsible for
inspection of activities, personnel and equipment under their supervision
and initiation of suitable action in the event of a failure, error,
violation, misconduct or neglect of duty by a subordinate.
F.
Assisting subordinates. A supervisory officer shall
have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of his
subordinates. He shall observe contacts made with the public by his
subordinates and be available for assistance or instruction as may
be required. A field supervisory officer shall respond to calls of
serious emergencies, felonies in progress, assaults and others, unless
actively engaged in a police incident. He should observe the conduct
of the assigned personnel and take active charge when necessary.
