San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 5 Miscellaneous Regulations

Members not subscribing to a telephone and who are subject to recall or call-in for special or emergency response, shall inform the department of the means by which they may be reached when not immediately available.

(a) Members' Telephone Number and Address. Members shall keep the department informed of their current residence address and telephone number, and shall report any change of address or telephone within 24 hours.

Members shall not address public gatherings or fill speaking engagements as official representatives of the department, except in accordance with established department procedures.

Members shall not knowingly incur any unauthorized departmental expense or liability without the expressed approval of a Superior Officer.

Officers, on official duty, shall, upon request, identify themselves immediately by giving their names and displaying their badges and credentials, unless such action is likely to jeopardize the successful completion of an official assignment.

Members shall acquaint themselves, daily when on duty, and immediately upon return from absence, with police information posted on bulletin boards, in department Policies and Special Orders, wanted circulars and crime information sheets, pertinent to their assignment and themselves.

All information, notices, circulars, or other material posted on the department bulletin boards shall be in conformity with City and department orders. Reference City Council Resolution No. 70-48 (Employer-Employee Relations).

(a) Prohibited Materials. Members shall not defile any authorized posting, or post any material, cartoon or graffiti which is in any manner lewd, obscene, or demeaning.

The Chief of Police may call for a full dress inspection of the department or of any bureau, Division, or Section thereof. All members directed to attend shall report in the uniform prescribed at the time and place specified. Failure to report for inspection shall be considered absent without leave.

(a) Supervisory Inspections. Supervisory and command personnel shall conduct such inspections of the personnel under their command as may be necessary to assure the proper appearance, condition, readiness, and effectiveness of personnel and equipment.

Members shall promptly report to their immediate Superior, on the appropriate forms, any defects or damage existing in any departmental equipment, vehicle, or property assigned to them or used by them.

Members shall immediately report on appropriate forms, all accidents, vehicle or other types, in which they are involved, in accordance with current department orders or procedures and the directives of the City of San Leandro. Written reports shall contain all material facts and statements concerning the incident. Any member who knowingly omits or falsifies a material fact or statement is guilty of gross misconduct.

All members of the department shall attend such In-Service Training courses as required by orders, memorandums, or directives issued by competent authority.

Members shall promptly submit written reports as required and in conformance with departmental orders and procedures or the instructions of a Superior Officer.