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CITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO. & 4- - + ~ 3
BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
BIRD, DONNELL, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2004 AMENDED MERIDIAN POLICE
DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2004, the City Council of Meridian, held a hearing
. on the adoption of the 2004 Amended Meridian Police Department Policy Manual; and
WHEREAS, after such hearing, the City Council, by formal motion, did approve
said 2004 Amended Meridian Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the 2004 Amended Meridian Police Department Policy and
Procedures Manual is hereby adopted. A copy of the Amended Policy and Procedures
Manual is attached as Exhibit "An.
Section 2. That the Chief of the Meridian Police Department is hereby
authorized to implement said Amended Police Policy and Procedures Manual on behalf
of the Meridian Police Department.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Meridian, Idaho
ÌX-cem.iJ.er ,2004.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this / +-~ day
ÀeC<m.-~, 2004.
/1-f!: day of
of
2004 Amended Police Policy & Procedures Manual - 1 of 2
APPROVED:
2004 Amended Police Policy & Procedures Manual - 2 of2
Meridian Police Department Policy & Procedure Manual
Revision Guide for 2004
Chapter I:
. inclusion of a policy statement from the Chief;
. City Mission and the CARE values (1-1-5 & 1-1-6)
. Reference to HIPPA in regards to Workman's Comp (1-2-7 E)
Chapter 2:
. "'"--/Replaced Probationary terminology with Introductory (2-1-1)
. ReplâcedProbationary terminology with Transition period for promotions (2-1-3)
. Some revisions in Hiring & Recruitment processes (2-1-6)
. Uniforms and Equipment multiple changes (2-3)
. Updated Overtime/Leave Section (2-4)
. Some minor error repairs and rewording in multiple areas of Section 6
. Some minor restructuring of Internal Investigations processes in Section 7
. Section 8 Use of Force - updated for TASERS and to include required statement
for grant regarding non-violent civil rights demonstrators. Also defined
intermediate weapons.
. Added sections for Specialty Impact Weapons & Lethal Munitions (2-9-51)
. Revised a large portion of Section 11 - Recognition & Awards - added new
awards.
. Section 14 Police Officer Promotional Policies - revised section for process and
included wording for transition period.
. Section 15 - Early Intervention System - new section.
. Section 16 - Crime Prevention - new section.
. Section 19 - Media Relations - new section.
. Section 20 - Notification/Call Outs - new section. Some items here previously,
but section updated to reflect changes in procedure and task force or unit
participation.
Chapter 3:
. Added section on Operation of Patrol Cars (3-8-10)
. Replaced Temporary Holding Area policy with new policy and procedure for
Intox Room - (3-19).
. 3-20-6 Canine Procedures, item L - Canine bites and injuries - to be treated as a
use of force.
Chapter 4: no revisions
Chapter 5:
. Minorrevisions to: 5-1-7C; 5-1-9 A & B; and 5-1-13A 3.
Chapter 6:
. Minor revisions to 6-1-5 - command under Community services Commander.
Chapter 7:
. MinorRevisionst07-1-7G.
Chapter 8:
. 8-1-3B
. 8-2 Most of section revised to include ACSO tactical team along with Boise
PD tactical team.
Chapter 9: New chapter for Animal Control.