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Police Transparency
In our continued effort to be more transparent and hold all of our officers accountable, we have published the Lancaster Police Department Policies. These policies are recognized by the Texas Police Chief Association Best Practices and further enhances our ability to serve our community and keep Lancaster a safe and vibrant community.
Chapter 1 - Administration and Organization
1.04.1 - Written Directive System
1.06.1 - Peace Officer Authority
1.06.2 - Peace Officer Identification Cards
1.06.3 - Honorably Retired Peace Officer Identification Card
1.07.1 - Authority of the Agency Director
1.08.1 - Duty to Obey Lawful Order
1.09.1 - Sworn Personnel Basic License
1.10.1 - Agency Owned Capital Assets
1.11.1 - Personally Owned Equipment
1.12.1- Agency Issued Property, Vehicles and Equipment
1.13.1 - Continuing Compliance with Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices
Chapter 2 - Professional Standards and Conduct
2.01.1 - Biased Based Policing and Racial Profiling
2.02.1 - Professional Conduct and Code of Conduct
2.04.1 - Internal Investigations
2.05.1 - Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
2.07.1 - Attendance and Job Performance
2.08.1 - Emergency Call out Procedures
2.09.1 - TCOLE Personnel Files
Chapter 3 - Training
3.01.1 - Firearms and Qualification
3.02.1 - Use of Force Training and Proficiency for Less than Lethal Weapons
3.03.1 - Training and Training Records
3.04.1 - Field Training Program
3.05.1 - Police Chief Training
Chapter 4 -Personnel
4.04.1 - Performance Evaluations
4.05.1 - Accident and Injury Prevention
4.06.1 - Selection Process for Specialized Personnel Assignments
Chapter 5 - Records and Information Management
5.01.1 - Records Retention, Privacy and Security
5.02.1 - Public Information Officer and Release of Information
Chapter 6 - Use of Force
Chapter 7 - Law Enforcement Operations
7.01.1 - 24 Hour Law Enforcement and Communications Center Access
7.02.1 - Arrests with and without Warrant
7.05.1 - Preliminary and Follow-up Investigations
7.06.1 - Search and Seizure Warrants
7.07.1 - Searches Without a Warrant
7.08.1 - Family Violence and Protective Orders
7.11.1 - Operation of Department Vehicles
7.12.1 - Accident Investigation and Crash Reports
7.15.1 - Reserve Office Program
7.16.1 - Sex Offender Registration
7.18.1 - Eyewitness Identification
7.21.1 - Digital Mobil Video/Audio Recording Equipment
7.26.1 - MCT and Cell phone Use
Chapter 8 - Unusual Situations
8.01.1 - Tactical Incidents and Responses
8.02.1 - Bomb Threats and Responding to Bomb Incidents
8.03.1 - Incident Command System
8.04.1 - Tactical Team Activation and Response
8.06.1 - National Incident Management System
Chapter 9 - Communications
Chapter 10 - Arrest Processing and Transportation
10.02.1 - Medical Assistance for Prisoners
Chapter 11 - Property and Evidence
11.01.1 - Property and Evidence Management
11.02.1 - Property Room Inspections and Inventories
11.03.1 - Crime Scene Investigations