Richfield, MN

Department Policies

The documents within the Richfield Police Department policy manual outline the manner in which members of our department accomplish the department’s mission. These documents contain the guidelines necessary for the officers to successfully carry out the day-to-day operations of this agency.

Our policies are routinely reviewed to ensure they meet the following requirements:

Comply with any/all applicable laws/ordinances (Federal, State, County, and City);
Comply with any/all Minnesota POST Board requirements;
Comply with any/all applicable court precedent (Federal and State);
Must not unnecessarily endanger the public and/or officers;
Must be practicable and reasonable;
Must be clearly written and easy to understand;
Must not be outside of the professional standard of the industry.

The Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) is mandated by their POST Board License to ensure these policies are implemented and followed. Therefore, the creation of the policies is based upon the above-listed bullet points but also best practices, institutional knowledge of the profession, and working knowledge of application within the field.

The Richfield Police Department has a proud and distinguished tradition of excellent community service since its inception in 1937. Throughout our history there has been many changes; however, there has been one constant: outstanding police officers. The men and women of the Richfield Police Department make it one of the finest police departments in the State of Minnesota. They are truly committed to this mission and dedicated to serving the citizens of Richfield. I consider it a great honor to be the Chief of such an exceptional group of men and women.

Respectfully,

Chief Signature

Jay Henthorne
Chief of Police

Our department manual is presented in its entirety except for certain policies containing sensitive information (Bomb Threats, SIU Operations, Emergency Services Unit, Execution of High-Risk Warrants, and Use of Noise Distraction Devices). These policies have been redacted in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 13.37 for containing Security Information.

The last revision date of each policy is denoted within the respective policy.

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Section I: Administrative Policies46 documents

10-001 Mission Statement
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10-002 Oath of Office
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10-003 Conduct Unbecoming
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10-004 Standards of Conduct
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10-005 Direction
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10-006 Uniforms
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10-007 Sexual Harassment
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10-008 Employee Speech
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10-009 Internal Criminal and Administrative Investigations
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10-010 Progressive Disciplinary Procedures
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10-011 Awards Program
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10-012 Leave Policy
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10-013 Light Duty Assignments
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10-014 Independent Employment and Volunteer Activities
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10-015 On Duty Participation in Health Fitness Program
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10-016 Court On-Call Status
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10-017 Career Development Program
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10-018 Professional Development Program
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10-019 SIU Organization & Admin
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10-020 Investigations
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10-021 Traffic Safety Officer
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10-023 Juvenile Investigators-School Liaison Officer
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10-024 Accident Review Board
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10-025 Ride-Alongs
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10-026 Comp Insurance Interviews
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10-027 Detention Facility
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10-028 Recording of All Prisoner Bookings
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10-029 Equipment Accountability
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10-030 Purchasing Policy
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10-031 Release of Government Data
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10-032 Release of Data to Media
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10-033 Data Practices Suspects
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10-034 Dept. Documents
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10-035 NCIC Security
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10-036 Avoiding Racial Profiling
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10-037 Predatory Offender Registration
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10-038 Special Incident Review
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10-039 Possessing of Property Seized for Administrative Forfeiture
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10-040 CJDN
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10-041 CIBRS Database
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10-042 ALPR
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10-043 Digital Body Recorders
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10-044 Prohibited Possession Firearms Seizure
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10-045 Brady Disclosure Policy
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10-046 Criminal Investigations Organization and Administration
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10-047 Vitals
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Section II: Operational Policies47 documents

10-101 Use of Force
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10-102 Use of Force - Less Lethal Munitions
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10-103 Use of Force - Conducted Electrical Weapon
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10-104 Firearms
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10-105 Use of Force - Chemical Aerosols
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10-106 Liabilities Associated with Use of Force
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10-107 Body Armor
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10-108 Vehicle Operation General and Emergency
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10-109 Vehicle Pursuits
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10-110 Use of Roadblocks Stops Sticks in Emergency Situations
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10-111 Canine
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10-112 LEOSA
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10-113 Critical Incident Policy
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10-114 Line of Duty Survivor Deaths
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10-115 In Car video Camera
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10-116 Personal Communication Devices
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10-117 Idling Vehicles
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10-118 Bias Motivated Crimes
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10-119 Domestic Violence
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10-120 Picketing
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10-122 Severe Storm and Tornado Warning
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10-124 Liquor Establishments
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10-125 Crimes on School Buses
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10-126 Medical Examiner Notification
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10-127 Emergency Notification
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10-128 Criminal Investigations: Operations
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10-129 Police Interrogation
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10-130 Licensing Background Investigations
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10-132 Operational Plans for Special investigations and Special Operations
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10-133 Juvenile Operations
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10-134 Missing and Endangered Children
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10-135 Mandatory Reporting of Child & Vulnerable Adult Abuse
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10-139 Traffic Law Enforcement
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10-140 Traffic Crash Investigation
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10-141 Traffic Related Ancillary Services
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10-142 Vehicle Impoundment
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10-143 Prisoner Transportation
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10-144 Patrol Operations
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10-145 Infectious Disease Control and Bloodborne Pathogens
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10-146 Notification of Crime Victim Rights
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10-147 Everbridge
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10-148 Social Media
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10-149 Mental Illness
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10-150 Sexual Assault Investigation
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10-151 Eyewitness Identification Procedures
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10-152 Public Assembly
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10-153 Confidential Informants
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