24-171 e-Palm Cards for Field Documentation
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 Department introduces e-Palm Cards to enhance police effectiveness and efficiency, allowing officers to dedicate more time to patrol and community engagement. The use of e-Palm Cards aligns with Proposition E, a voter-approved public safety measure, which directs the Department to streamline administrative tasks and reduce redundant reporting.
This notice establishes the use of e-Palm Cards as a standardized tool for members to document incidents that do not require a written report or form. e-Palm Cards are accessible through an icon on department-issued cell phones, helping officers document incidents more efficiently. ePalm Cards consist of pre-printed prompts that members can use to dictate a variety of incidents on their Body Worn Cameras (BWC). The pre-printed prompts provide guidelines for the required information needed to document an incident on the BWC in lieu of writing an incident report or completing forms. Each pre-printed prompt is accompanied by policy guidelines for reference. Below are screenshots of the e-Palm Cards.
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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.