24-098 Department General Order 9.07 "Restricting the Use of Pretext Stops" Update Packet #108
Department Notice
This document is not an official representation of the published policy. To access the official signed policy, please contact us at [email protected].
The purpose of this notice is to announce the introduction of Department General Order 9. 07 Restricting the Use of Pretext Stops, adopted by the Police Commission on March 7, 2024. The Police Commission agreed to a 90-business day implementation period and therefore, this policy becomes effective on July 17, 2024.
There will be training provided through PowerDMS that addresses the various aspects of this policy in greater detail.
Members are expected to have a working knowledge of all directives applicable to their respective assignment and comply with their provisions, per DGO 3.01, Department Written Directives. Members shall obey all written orders, policies, and procedures of the Department, per DGO 2.01, General Rules of Conduct.
Department General Order 9.07 is attached to this Notice and is available to members on the PowerDMS site.
Associated Policies:
DGO 5.03, Investigative Detentions
DGO 5 .17, Bias-Free Policing Policy
DGO 9.01, Traffic Enforcement
/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT
Chief of Police
Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.