Directives

Columbus Division of Police Publications

• Table of Contents(PDF, 186KB)
• Directives Foreword(PDF, 122KB)
• Mission and Values Statements(PDF, 104KB)
• Definitions(PDF, 197KB)

Chapter 1 Employee Conduct

• 1.01 Rules of Conduct(PDF, 262KB)
• 1.02 Central Work Rules(PDF, 247KB)
• 1.03 Official Oath(PDF, 171KB)
• 1.04 Core Values(PDF, 134KB)
• 1.05 Code of Ethics(PDF, 185KB)

Chapter 2 Use of Force

• 2.01 Use of Force(PDF, 244KB)
• 2.02 Discharged Firearms(PDF, 202KB)
• 2.03 Firearms Regulations(PDF, 264KB)
• 2.04 Chemical Spray and Intermediate Weapons Regulations(PDF, 186KB)
• 2.05 Air Launchers, Gas Guns and Grenades(PDF, 221KB)

Chapter 3 Arrests, Detention and Searches

• 3.01 Arrests and Warrants(PDF, 232KB)
• 3.02 Summons and Misdemeanor Citations(PDF, 182KB)
• 3.03 Transport and Slating(PDF, 246KB)
• 3.04 Handling of Juveniles(PDF, 261KB)
• 3.05 Interacting with Persons in Mental Health Crisis(PDF, 192KB)
• 3.06 Crisis Intervention Team and Guidelines for Interacting with Persons with a Mental Illness(PDF, 201KB)
• 3.07 Bias-Based Policing(PDF, 178KB)
• 3.08 Victim/Witness Assistance(PDF, 235KB)
• 3.09 Protection Orders(PDF, 225KB)
• 3.10 Concealed Carry(PDF, 188KB)
• 3.11 Body Cavity and Strip Searches(PDF, 196KB)
• 3.12 Administering Oaths(PDF, 138KB)
• 3.13 Representation by City Attorney(PDF, 172KB)

Chapter 4 Police Operations and Investigations

• 4.01 Officer/Firefighter in Trouble Call(PDF, 127KB)
• 4.02 Serious Crime Scenes, Threatened Officer Protection, and Guard Duty(PDF, 219KB)
• 4.03 Surveillance/Stake-outs/Encountering Out-of Uniform Personnel(PDF, 165KB)
• 4.05 Domestic Violence(PDF, 222KB)
• 4.06 Domestic Violence Involving A Law Enforcement Employee(PDF, 201KB)
• 4.07 Missing Persons(PDF, 178KB)
• 4.08 Death Investigations and Reports(PDF, 221KB)
• 4.09 Joint Operational Incidents(PDF, 998KB)
• 4.11 Canine Unit(PDF, 193KB)
• 4.12 Mounted Unit(PDF, 160KB)
• 4.14 Long-Term Road Closure and Traffic Emergency Response Team (TERT)(PDF, 170KB)
• 4.15 Underwater Search and Recovery(PDF, 183KB)
• 4.16 Memorandum of Understanding(PDF, 317KB)

Chapter 5 Vehicle Operations and Investigations

• 5.01 Emergency Vehicle Operations(PDF, 196KB)
• 5.02 Vehicular Pursuits(PDF, 226KB)
• 5.03 Stopping Tactics(PDF, 176KB)
• 5.04 Traffic Crashes Involving Division Personnel and Vehicles(PDF, 243KB)
• 5.05 Traffic Crash Investigations(PDF, 248KB)
• 5.06 OVI Violators(PDF, 298KB)
• 5.07 Enforcement of Traffic and Parking Violations(PDF, 256KB)
• 5.08 Watercraft Accident Investigations(PDF, 145KB)
• 5.09 Traffic Escorts(PDF, 161KB)
• 5.10 Safety Hazards and Aid to Citizens(PDF, 137KB)

Chapter 6 Property and Evidence

• 6.01 Impounding and Towing(PDF, 219KB)
• 6.02 Property and Evidence Handling(PDF, 250KB)
• 6.03 Seizure/Forfeiture(PDF, 187KB)

Chapter 7 Division Organization and Responsibilites

• 7.01 Organizational Structure(PDF, 242KB)
• 7.02 Duties and Responsibilities(PDF, 186KB)
• 7.03 Command Protocol and Unit of Command(PDF, 167KB)
• 7.04 Boards and Committees(PDF, 247KB)
• 7.06 Ranks within the Division of Police and Fire(PDF, 181KB)
• 7.07 Jurisdiction(PDF, 185KB)
• 7.08 Mutual Aid(PDF, 231KB)

Chapter 8 Human Resources

• 8.01 Leaves and CBA Release(PDF, 161KB)
• 8.02 Sick and Injury Leave, FMLA, Restricted Duty(PDF, 281KB)
• 8.03 Substitute Time(PDF, 147KB)
• 8.04 Assignments and Transfers(PDF, 205KB)
• 8.05 Employee Separation, Reemployment, and Reinstatement(PDF, 183KB)
• 8.06 Personnel Involved in Traumatic Events(PDF, 172KB)
• 8.07 Serious Injury and Death of Personnel and Funeral Arrangements(PDF, 228KB)
• 8.08 Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination/Harassment(PDF, 208KB)
• 8.10 The Role of the Division of Police in the Promotion Process(PDF, 165KB)

Chapter 9 Fiscal and Personnel Management

• 9.01 Training(PDF, 235KB)
• 9.02 Employee Development Programs(PDF, 218KB)
• 9.03 Sworn Performance Evaluations(PDF, 168KB)
• 9.04 Civilian Performance Appraisals(PDF, 153KB)
• 9.05 Awards and Recognition(PDF, 243KB)
• 9.06 Compliments(PDF, 134KB)
• 9.07 Complaints(PDF, 226KB)
• 9.08 Discipline / Corrective Action(PDF, 217KB)
• 9.09 Grievance Coordination, Control and Analysis(PDF, 126KB)
• 9.10 Fleet Safety Committee Manual(PDF, 251KB)
• 9.11 Inspections(PDF, 199KB)
• 9.12 Travel(PDF, 154KB)
• 9.14 Court Appearances(PDF, 177KB)
• 9.15 Off-Duty Employment(PDF, 174KB)
• 9.16 Special Duty(PDF, 309KB)

Chapter 10 Information and Records

• 10.01 Division Computer Systems and Mobile Devices(PDF, 233KB)
• 10.02 Records Management(PDF, 172KB)
• 10.03 Directive and Information System(PDF, 216KB)
• 10.04 Division Forms Development and Control(PDF, 178KB)
• 10.05 Field Interview Reports(PDF, 143KB)
• 10.06 Criminal Gang Identifiers(PDF, 199KB)
• 10.07 Sign Language Interpreters(PDF, 168KB)
• 10.09 Police Service Requests and 311(PDF, 199KB)
• 10.10 Division-wide Workload Assessment Reports(PDF, 150KB)
• 10.11 Strategic Plan(PDF, 160KB)
• 10.13 Media Relations and Public Appearances(PDF, 225KB)
• 10.15 Ride-Along Program(PDF, 172KB)
• 10.16 Telephone Usage and Release of Personal Information(PDF, 137KB)
• 10.17 Foreign Language Interpreters(PDF, 203KB)
• 10.18 External Communications and Civic Engagement Policy(PDF, 190KB)

Chapter 11 Division Equipment and Uniforms

• 11.01 Professional Appearance(PDF, 1MB)
• 11.04 Motor Vehicle Fleet(PDF, 152KB)
• 11.05 Division Property Acquisition, Inventory and Disposal(PDF, 193KB)
• 11.06 Lost, Damaged, or Malfunctioning Property(PDF, 194KB)
• 11.07 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) and Cruiser Video System (CVS)(PDF, 215KB)