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DGO9.03 "Mandatory Blood Tests for Drivers Under the Influence"

The purpose of this order is to establish the policy and procedures for the chemical testing of non-consensual blood samples taken from persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This order cancels and supersedes all prior orders on this subject. 

I. POLICY 

A. Officers shall adhere to the following procedures regarding the nonconsensual withdrawal of blood samples from persons arrested pursuant to section 23152 (misdemeanor), 23152/23175 (felony) of the State of California Vehicle Code (V.C.).

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DGO9.02 "Vehicle Crashes"

9.02.01 PURPOSE 

The purpose of this order is to establish guidelines for managing traffic crash scenes and set forth policy and procedure for the investigation and reporting of traffic crashes occurring within the City and County of San Francisco. 

9.02.02 POLICY 

A. Investigation and Report - It is the policy of the San Francisco Police Department to investigate and report the following types of vehicle crashes: 

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DGO3.14 "Civil Legal Process"

The purpose of this order is to instruct members in the procedures for accepting and processing civil legal papers regarding actions connected with the course and scope of their employment.

I. DEFINITIONS

A. Complaint: A statement by the plaintiff setting forth a muse of action and a request for relief from the Court.

B. Summons: Notice to respond to a complaint within a specified period.

C Subpoena: An order which directs the appearance of a witness.