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DGO3.19 "Early Intervention System"

I. POLICY

The San Francisco Police Department's members are its greatest asset. The Department has a responsibility to its members and the community to identify and assist members who show symptoms of job stress and/or personal problems. Such symptoms may be exhibited in problematic performance behaviors.

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DGO10.08 "Use of Computers and Peripheral Equipment"

This order establishes policies and procedures governing the use of computers and the confidentiality of computer data.

I. POLICY 

The policy of the Department is to protect all confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and access and require responsible use of all computers, electronic mail and the Internet.

II. PROCEDURES 

A. USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS

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DGO3.18 "Performance Improvement Program"

This order establishes the policy by which sergeants monitor and periodically evaluate the performance of their officers, using the PIP binder, and outlines the responsibilities of lieutenants, captains, commanders, and deputy chiefs.

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DGO3.17 "Department Identification Cards"

3.17.01 PURPOSE

This order establishes the policies and procedures for the issuance and replacement of Department Identification cards and City and County of San Francisco Disaster Service Worker Identification Cards. 

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DGO3.16 "Release of Police Reports"

3.16.01

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DGO3.13 "Field Training Program"

This order sets forth the responsibilities of the Field Training Program and outlines the selection procedures for Field Training Officers and Sergeants.

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DGO10.06 "Uniform and Equipment Issuance and Replacement"

This order establishes the policies for issuing and replacing uniform and equipment items and outlines responsibilities of the Property Control Section.

I. POLICY

A. ISSUANCE

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DGO10.03 "Helmet Identification"

This order establishes policies regarding markings of identification on helmets, including placement, color and size of numbers, and specifies inspection duties of command and supervisory officers.

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DGO10.02 "Equipment"

This order specifies required and optional equipment, and its safekeeping, for both uniformed and non-uniformed members of the Department. 

10.02.01 POLICY

A. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS

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DGO10.01 "Uniform and Equipment Classes"

This order identifies the Department's uniform classes and specifies the dorm and equipment items within each class.

I. POLICY

A. UNIFORM CLASSES. The following constitute the various classes of uniform used by the San Francisco Police Department:

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