SUPERVISON #1
Supervisors shall closely observe the work of their immediate subordinates and be alert for any outstanding work and also for any misconduct. Ignoring good behavior extinguishes it. Ignoring undesirable behavior encourages it. Supervisors shall take positive steps to create and maintain high morale and a spirit of service among members. Supervisors must set the highest example and must be consistent and fair; b. Supervisors shall inform their members of decisions that affect them, unless such information is confidential. They shall disseminate Department information concerning policies, procedures, and rules; c. Supervisors shall issue any orders to their members that are necessary. It is the supervisors’ responsibility to ensure that their instructions to members are clearly understood; d. All supervisors shall strive to maintain a high level of quality in reports generated by members. Supervisors shall check all reports for necessary elements, legibility, and clarity. When verifying an arrest report, the supervisor is indicating that they have made a determination that probable cause exists for the arrest. In the event a supervisor determines an arrest is lacking in probable cause, the arrested person shall be released, and the supervisor shall verify the report only after it is noted on the report that the person was not held and the reason(s); e. Actively direct and supervise members under their command to ensure that they perform their assigned duties properly and efficiently; f. Patrol supervisors shall observe members under their command’s performance on patrol (e.g. radio runs, traffic stops, and miscellaneous investigations) when possible. Supervisors shall also review Officer’s Daily Reports and incident reports submitted for accuracy, legibility, and completeness; g. Promptly obey orders of higher-ranking members and ensure that members under their command do the same; h. Complete performance evaluation forms accurately with an emphasis and documentation where applicable of all superior traits or areas that need improvement with special emphasis on a member’s traits as it may relate to “Civil Rights Integrity” (e.g. arrests, searches, citizen complaints, etc.); i. Conduct inspections of members under their supervision as necessary; and j.
Supervisors shall closely observe the work of their immediate subordinates and be alert for any outstanding work and also for any misconduct. Ignoring good behavior extinguishes it. Ignoring undesirable behavior encourages it. Supervisors shall take positive steps to create and maintain high morale and a spirit of service among members. Supervisors must set the highest example and must be consistent and fair; b. Supervisors shall inform their members of decisions that affect them, unless such information is confidential. They shall disseminate Department information concerning policies, procedures, and rules; c. Supervisors shall issue any orders to their members that are necessary. It is the supervisors’ responsibility to ensure that their instructions to members are clearly understood; d. All supervisors shall strive to maintain a high level of quality in reports generated by members. Supervisors shall check all reports for necessary elements, legibility, and clarity. When verifying an arrest report, the supervisor is indicating that they have made a determination that probable cause exists for the arrest. In the event a supervisor determines an arrest is lacking in probable cause, the arrested person shall be released, and the supervisor shall verify the report only after it is noted on the report that the person was not held and the reason(s); e. Actively direct and supervise members under their command to ensure that they perform their assigned duties properly and efficiently; f. Patrol supervisors shall observe members under their command’s performance on patrol (e.g. radio runs, traffic stops, and miscellaneous investigations) when possible. Supervisors shall also review Officer’s Daily Reports and incident reports submitted for accuracy, legibility, and completeness; g. Promptly obey orders of higher-ranking members and ensure that members under their command do the same; h. Complete performance evaluation forms accurately with an emphasis and documentation where applicable of all superior traits or areas that need improvement with special emphasis on a member’s traits as it may relate to “Civil Rights Integrity” (e.g. arrests, searches, citizen complaints, etc.); i. Conduct inspections of members under their supervision as necessary; and j.