Police Policies

The Vancouver Police Department’s Policy Manual is designed to guide employees of our Department in carrying out their assigned responsibilities. These statements of values, policy and standards shall be considered mandates for all members of the Vancouver Police Department.

It is our collective commitment as a police department to do our jobs in the most professional, ethical, and legal manner while serving the public’s interest. This manual is critically important to our overall success.

The content reflects our official position on a range of issues relevant to our purpose and operation. To have and maintain an up-to-date manual is essential to our mission. It is crucial for each member of this Department to read, understand, and accept these policies. Moreover, each employee shares the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this manual and seek to improve its contents and applicability where necessary. It is important that we work together to keep this manual as a “working” document and an essential resource to be reviewed and referred to on a regular basis.

Jeff Mori
Chief of Police

Review individual chapters from the policy below.

Last updated March 27, 2024

Chapter 1 – Law Enforcement Role and Authority

100 – Law Enforcement Authority 101 – Mutual Aid 102 – Law Enforcement Certification 103 – Police Authority Outside City Limits 104 – Oath of Office 106 – Policy Manual

Chapter 2 – Organization and Administration

Policy 200 – Organizational Structure and Responsibility Policy 202 – Records Management Program Policy 206 – Emergency Management Plan Policy 208 – Training Policy Policy 212 – Electronic Mail Policy 217 – Concealed Pistol License Policy 218 – Appeal Process for Firearms Transfer Policy 219 – Retiree/Separated Officer Concealed Firearms

Chapter 3 – General Operations

Policy 300 – Use of Force and Restraints Policy 304 – Use of Vehicles Policy 309 – Officer Involved Shootings and Deaths Policy 311 – Firearms Policy 312 – Civil Protection Orders Policy 313 – Vehicle Pursuits Policy 316 – Police Service Technicians Policy 317 – Canines Policy 319 – Domestic Violence Policy 321 – Search and Seizure of Property and Persons Policy 323 – Temporary Custody of Juveniles Policy 325 – Vulnerable Adult Abuse Policy 327 – Discriminatory Harassment Policy 328 – Child Custody Disputes Policy 329 – Child Abuse Policy 330 – Child Abductions Policy 331 – Missing Persons Policy 333 – Public Alerts Policy 337 – Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents Policy 339 – Standards Of Conduct Policy 341 – Information Technology Use Policy 343 – Report Preparation Policy 345 – Media Relations Policy 347 – Subpoenas and Court Appearances Policy 350 – Outside Agency Assistance Policy 354 – Registered Offender Information Policy 356 – Major Incident Investigation Policy 358 – Death Investigations Policy 360 – Identity Theft Policy 368 – Communications with Persons with Disabilities Policy 369 – Solicitor License Policy 384 – Off Duty Law Enforcement Actions Policy 389 – Interviews and Custodial Interrogations

Chapter 4 – Patrol Operations

Policy 400 – Patrol Function Policy 402 – Racial- or Bias-Based Profiling Policy 410 – Ride Alongs Policy 416 – Response to Bomb Calls Policy 417 – Response to Suicidal Subject Calls Policy 417 – Emergent Detentions Policy 420 – Citation Releases Policy 428 – Immigration Laws Policy 439 – Honor Guard Policy 446 – Mobile Data Computer Use Policy 451 – Bicycle Patrol Unit Policy 453 – Foot Pursuits Policy 461 – Homelessness, Camping and Outside Habitation Policy 464 – First Amendment Assemblies Policy 463 – Crisis Intervention Incidents Policy 465 – Medical Aid and Response

Chapter 5 – Traffic Operations

Policy 500 – Traffic Function and Responsibility Policy 502 – Traffic Collision Reporting Policy 510 – Vehicle Towing and Release Policy 514 – Impaired Driving

Chapter 6 – Investigation Operations

Policy 601 – Criminal Street Gangs Policy 604 – Arson and Explosives Units Policy 606 – Asset Forfeiture Policy 607 – Investigative Funds Policy 608 – Confidential Informants Policy 610 – Eyewitness Identification Policy 612 – Brady Material Disclosure Policy 613 – Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Policy 614 – Sexual Assault Investigations Policy 615 – Search Warrants Policy 616 – Operational Plan_Risk Assessment

Chapter 7 – Equipment

Policy 700 – Department Issued Equipment Policy 701 – Police Camera Program Policy 702 – Department Issued Phones Policy 703 – Vehicle Equipment Consumables

Chapter 8 – Support Services

Policy 803 – Property and Evidence Policy 809 – Records Release and Security Policy 811 – Protected Information Policy 812 – ACCESS Policy 813 – Computers and Digital Evidence Policy 814 – LInX Northwest Program

Chapter 9 – Custody

Policy 903 – Biological Samples

Chapter 10 – Personnel

Policy 1001 – Specialty and Detective Assignment Selection Policy 1002- Retirements and Separations from Employment Policy 1003 – Promotions Policy 1004 – Internal Affairs Investigations (Professional Standards) Policy 1012 – Sick Leave and Modified Duty Policy 1022 – Body Armor and Helmets Policy 1024 – Personnel Records Policy 1030 – Fitness for Duty Policy 1036 – Hours of Work and Overtime Scheduling Policy 1037 – Fatigue Management Policy 1038 – Off Duty Employment Policy 1039 – Extra Duty Employment Policy 1042 – Personal Appearance Standards Policy 1045 – Awards and Recognition Policy 1049 – Domestic Violence Involving Law Enforcement Employees Policy 1051 – Department Badges and Identification Policy 1052 – Peer Support Team Policy 1055 – Performance Evaluation Policy 1057 – Employee Speech, Expression and Social Networking

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