24-123 Department General Order 9.04 Seat Belt Policy Update Packet #111
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 directive is to announce the revision of Department General Order 9.04 Seat Belt Policy, adopted by the Police Commission on March 6, 2024. The Police Commission agreed to a 90-business day implementation period and therefore, members will be held accountable for this policy starting July 16, 2024.
The updates in this policy include, but are not limited to the following:
- Outlines the use of seat belts on combative and resistive persons.
- Transportation of persons in Mental Health Crisis.
- Removal of seat belts.
- Seat belt exception during exigent circumstance.
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 update packet #111 is attached to this Notice and is available to members on the PowerDMS site.
/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.