General Orders

General Orders are the Police Department’s policies governing most aspects of our day-to-day operations and actions. Our General Orders are the culmination of laws, legal decisions, best practices, and community input. They serve as a daily guide for our employees and are one of the many ways of ensuring we maintain a professional workforce and act in a way that is consistent with training and Virginia law enforcement accreditation standards.

 

In late 2017, Chief John Piper established a policy review workgroup, comprised of officers and civilian personnel from within the department. They have been tasked to thoroughly examine each of our General Orders, ensuring that each policy reflects best practices and is reflective of the highest levels of professionalism our community expects from its Police Department.

 

Please visit this page often to see additional General Orders, which will be posted here as each policy undergoes a comprehensive review and is approved by the Command Staff of the Police Department and the Chief of Police.

Use of Force

  • 2-4 Use of Force
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  • 2-4A Limitations
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  • 2-4B Reporting Use of Force
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  • 2-4C Use of Electronic Control Devices
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  • 2-4D Firearms
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  • 2-4E Impact Devices
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  • 2-4F Pepperball
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  • 2-4G Police Canine
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  • Rules & Regulations

  • 1-1 Organization of Manual
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  • 1-11 Planning and Research
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  • 1-12 Take Home Vehicle Program
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  • 1-14 Career Development Program
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  • 1-16 Administrative Investigations
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  • 1-17 Discipline
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  • 1-18 Grievances
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  • 1-19 Termination
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  • 1-2 Policy Development
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  • 1-20 Off-Duty Employment
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  • 1-21 Payroll Procedures
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  • 1-22 Career Development Program ECC
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  • 1-23 Inclement Weather Policy
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  • 1-24 Non-Regular Employment
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  • 1-25 Career Development Program - Admin Assistant
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  • 1-3 Organization and Authority
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  • 1-4 Bias Reduction
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  • 1-5 Relationships With Other Agencies
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  • 1-6 Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
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  • 1-7 Hiring Sworn Personnel
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  • 1-9 Personal Appearance and Grooming
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    General Orders

  • 2-10 In Custody Restraints
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  • 2-12 Vehicle Operations
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  • 2-13 Traffic Enforcement
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  • 2-14 Traffic Crash Investigation
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  • 2-15 Traffic Control
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  • 2-18: Trespassing
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  • 2-19 School Resource Officer
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  • 2-2 Patrol
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  • 2-20 Bicycle Patrol
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  • 2-21 Special Weapons and Tactics
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  • 2-24 Child Abuse
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  • 2-26 Domestic Assault
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  • 2-28 Missing Persons
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  • 2-29 Sexual Assault
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  • 2-32 Police Motorcycles
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  • 2-33 Citizen Ride Along Program
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  • 2-34 Field Training and Evaluation
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  • 2-36 Search Warrants
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  • 2-40 Records Management
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  • 2-44 Communicable Diseases
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  • 2-45 Victim Services
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  • 2-47 Volunteers
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  • 2-49 Awards Commendations
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  • 2-51 Uniforms and Clothing
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  • 2-56 Training
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  • 2-57 Promotions
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  • 2-58 Telephone Reporting Unit
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  • 2-59 Crisis Negotiations Team
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  • 2-60 Mentally Ill Persons
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  • 2-61 Media Relations
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  • 2-62 Animal Control
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  • 2-63 Naloxone
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  • 2-64 Budget and Fiscal Managment
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  • 2-67 Physical Fitness
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  • 2-69 Pursuit Policy
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  • 2-70 Foot Pursuits
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  • 2-72 Honor Guard
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  • 2-74 Peer to Peer
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  • 2-75 Communications Officer Training Program - ECC
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  • 2-76 Civil Disturbance
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  • 2-77 Body Worn Camera Policy
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  • 2-78 Peer Recovery Program
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  • 2-79 License Plate Readers
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  • 2-80 Autonomous Traffic Enforcement
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  • 2-9 Juvenile Procedures
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