(A-C)

This manual, referred to as the MPD Policy and Procedure Manual, is general in scope and is meant to inform and guide all employees on matters of department‑wide concern. Any division that maintains rules to govern its internal operations shall keep such rules current. Such rules shall not conflict with this manual. All employees of the MPD shall comply with the policies, procedures and rules contained herein. All previous manuals and orders that are in conflict with the contents of this policy and procedure manual are rescinded.

If any section, subsection, item, clause or phrase contained in the Policy and Procedure Manual is found to be illegal, such finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, items, clauses or phrases of the Policy and Procedure Manual.

A decimal system is used to number each volume, chapter, section, and subsection of the Policy and Procedure Manual in order to provide reference to all material.

A typical reference under this system would be "3‑249.06."

• The “3” indicates the material is contained in the third volume (3-249.06).
• The “2” indicates the material is contained in Chapter 2 (3‑249.06);
• The “49” indicates the material is contained in Section 49 (3‑249.06);
• The “.06” indicates the material is contained in Subsection .06 (3‑249.06).

Revisions in the manual shall be indicated in the following manner:

• When revisions are made within a paragraph, the revision date will follow the paragraph.
• For any new sections added, or when a section is completely revised, the revision date will follow the title line.
• When a section has been added, removed, or renumbered, subsequent sections shall be renumbered as necessary.

The revision date shall be the date when a Special Order becomes effective.

All MPD employees shall be provided instructions on how to access the on-line Policy and Procedure Manual. Employees shall be held accountable for knowing how and where to access the manual and for knowing the contents of the manual. Employees shall sign a receipt, acknowledging responsibility for knowing the contents of the manual and that they have received instructions on how and where to access the manual. Receipts shall be filed in the employee’s Personnel File. Manual revisions are prepared by the Operations Development Unit

Requests for revisions, additions, or deletions to the MPD Policy and Procedure Manual shall be forwarded to the Operations Development Unit supervisor. A final decision regarding any policy changes will be made by the Chief or his/her designee.

(A-C)

Employees shall be held accountable for knowing the contents of all orders and Administrative Announcements issued, including those that have been disseminated during their absence from work. The written and online publications shall be made available to all MPD employees for reference purposes.

Personnel Orders are issued only by the Chief of Police or a designated Bureau Head. They may be distributed to all or just specific precincts, units or divisions. Personnel Orders are issued to announce the following:

• The appointment of new employees
• The assignment or transfer of employees from one unit to another
• The promotion or demotion of employees from one rank to another
• Special Duty assignments
• Training assignments
• Career development
• Details
• Dismissal or reinstatement of an employee
• Resignation, retirement or death of an employee

The Commander of the Administrative Services Division or his/her designee may exercise limited authority to approve Special Duty Personnel Orders. This authority is limited to short‑term Special Duty assignments that have been budgeted and approved by the employee's Commander. All out-of-town travel must be approved by the appropriate Bureau Head.

All Personnel Orders shall be color coded white and bear a serial number beginning with the letter "P," followed by a two-digit year, a hyphen, and a two-digit number of the order for that year. Example: P01‑102 (Personnel Order 102 of 2001). To issue a Personnel Order, a serial number must be obtained from Training Unit staff, who maintains a log of Personnel Orders for tracking purposes. Maintenance of original Personnel Orders is the responsibility of MPD Human Resources. 

Special Orders are issued only by Research/Policy Development and are pre-approved by the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, or a designated Bureau Head. Special Orders are issued to announce new, revised, or deleted policies and procedures. 

Special Orders are sent to all precincts, units and divisions and are incorporated into the online Policy & Procedure manual. Special Orders are also sent via e-mail department-wide and employees shall be accountable for knowing the content of Special Orders.

The Commander of the Administrative Services Division or his/her designee may exercise limited authority to approve minor Special Orders when a Bureau Head is not available.

All Special Orders shall be color coded green and bear a serial number beginning with the letter "S," followed by a two-digit year, a hyphen, and a three-digit number of the order for that year.

Example: S01‑005 (Special Order 5 of 2001). The Special Order log shall be maintained by the Research/Policy Development Unit. Maintenance of original Special Orders is the responsibility of the Research/Policy Development Unit.

(A)

Orders are issued to all affected precincts, units and divisions. They shall be read at each roll call the appropriate number of times so that all employees are notified and then placed in the precinct, unit or division loose-leaf binder. They shall be maintained for one year. Distribution will be noted on each document as follows:

• Distribution A:All precincts, units and divisions.
• Distribution B: Specified precincts, units and divisions.

(A)

Administrative Announcements are issued to announce general information. While not an order or policy change, directives in the Administrative Announcement shall be followed. The Chief of Police, Bureau Heads and precinct, unit or division commanders issue Administrative Announcements. Supervisors may issue an Administrative Announcement with their commander's permission.

To issue an Administrative Announcement, an AA number must be obtained from Police Administration staff, who maintains a log of Administrative Announcements for tracking purposes. Administrative Announcements must contain an AA number and approval signature prior to distribution. Individual units are responsible for distribution.

Administrative Announcements are sent to all precincts, units and divisions. Administrative Announcements shall be read at roll call the appropriate number of times so that all employees are notified and then placed in the precinct/unit or division loose-leaf binder or posted on a bulletin board/clipboard. They shall be maintained for one year or until the retention date has expired.

All Administrative Announcements shall be color coded yellow and bear a serial number beginning with the letter "A", followed by a two-digit year, a hyphen, and a three-digit number of the announcement for that year. Example: A01-012 refers to Administrative Announcement 12 of 2001. The distribution list is located on the MPD intranet website under “MPD Documents.”

Administrative Job Announcements shall be forwarded to the Manager of the Administrative Services Division for approval, a Job Announcement (JA) log number and the addition of any required Human Resources language prior to issuance. All Administrative Job Announcements shall be posted on a bulletin board/clipboard until the position closes. The Operations Development Unit maintains a log of all Administrative Job Announcements and is responsible for distribution.

Job Announcements shall be colored coded salmon and bear a serial number beginning with the letters "JA," followed by a two-digit year, a hyphen, and a three-digit number of the job announcement for that year. Example: JA01-014 refers to Job Announcement 14 of 2001.

Training Announcements are issued to announce training information and are issued by the Training Unit. Training Announcements shall be read at each roll call the appropriate number of times so that all employees are notified and then placed in the precinct/unit/division loose-leaf binder or posted on a bulletin board/clipboard. They shall be maintained for one year or until the retention date has expired. Training Unit staff shall maintain a log of Training Announcements and are responsible for distribution. Training Announcements are issued to all precincts, units and divisions. All Training Announcements are approved by the Commander of the Training Unit.

All Training Announcements shall be colored coded blue and bear a serial number beginning with the letter "TA," followed by a two-digit year, a hyphen and a three-digit number of the training announcement for that year. Example: TA01-005 refers to Training Announcement 5 of 2001.

Inter-office communication is an informal way of communicating specific information within an organizational component. It may not change policy or procedure. This can only be done through a Special Order or at the direction of the Chief of Police.

(A)

Supervisors who maintain specialized procedure manuals for their unit shall ensure that their procedure manuals are updated as unit procedures change. Procedure manuals shall be current and a copy shall be provided to the Operations Development Unit, as they may be used for discovery purposes. Each manual shall contain basic operational procedures for the unit. Examples of specific units that maintain such manuals are:

• Property & Evidence Unit
• Chemical Testing Unit
• MECC
• Recruit Academy
• Identification Division (Chemical Health & Hygiene)
• Watch Commanders’ Office (Watch Commanders’ Manual)
• Internal Affairs (Complaint Process Manual)
• Emergency Response Unit (ERU)

Organizational Components

The Department is organized by function into bureaus. Each bureau is divided into divisions, precincts, units, sections and programs. A division or precinct may contain several units or functions. Each organizational component of the Department shall be under the direct command of only one supervisor. The MPD Organization Chart shall be updated as determined by the Chief of Police.

Other City Departments

MPD Support by Other City Departments

The City of Minneapolis supports its various departments and divisions through the cross-over assignment of support staff to assist individual departments. In the MPD, support departments include the following:

• City Attorney – reports to the Chief of Police
• Communications – reports to the Assistant Chief of Police
• Finance – reports to Director of Financial Operations
• Human Resources – reports to Deputy Chief, Professional Standards Bureau

Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR)

The Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) is a neutral agency that investigates allegations of police misconduct made to the City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center

Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center (MECC) is responsible for receiving all 9-1-1 calls for police, fire and emergency medical assistance. MECC coordinates the deployment of police officers and vehicles and provides communication assistance to officers in the field. MECC reports to the MECC User Board, consisting of the City Coordinator, Chief of Police, Chief of Fire and a Hennepin County representative.

Minneapolis 311 Operations

The Minneapolis 311 Operations Center fields informational calls for all City departments. They forward case work and citizen requests to various areas of the Department, including the Precincts, Internal Affairs, Police Administration, and ISAC (Intelligence Sharing and Analysis Center). Minneapolis 311 Operations report to the City Coordinator.

1. Amendments to the Department’s organizational structure (i.e., creating a new unit or division, eliminating or combining a unit or division) must be approved by the Chief of Police through an Organizational Change Order.
2. The organizational change shall be reviewed as follows:

1. The Deputy Chiefs, Inspectors and Commanders affected by the change shall review any proposed changes.
2. City Finance/Payroll must make the appropriate code changes for budgeting and financial reporting purposes. Also, the payroll records must be changed so that personnel are charged to the appropriate area.
3. MPD Administrative Services is responsible for updating employee personnel records with any assignment changes.
4. The Research & Policy Development unit is responsible for updating the MPD Policy and Procedure Manual and Organizational Chart.

Administration

1. The Police Administration is made up of the following positions: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Patrol, Deputy Chief of Investigations and Deputy Chief of Professional Standards.
2. The Director of Financial Operations and Public Information Officers report to the Assistant Chief of Police.
3. Most Minneapolis Police Department operations are located within three Bureaus. The remaining specialized operations report directly to the Administration. The three Bureaus are as follows:

• Patrol Bureau
• Investigations Bureau
• Professional Standards Bureau

4. The Chief of Police may organize and staff committees and boards to perform special tasks for the Department. The composition of the committee or board depends upon the issues or circumstances to be reviewed.

Administrative Sections Under Administration

Chief’s Detail

The Chief's Detail is comprised of professional staff who provide administrative and support services for the Chief's office.

Chaplain Program

The community clergy of the Chaplain Program contract with the MPD to provide spiritual care and support services to MPD employees and to the citizens of Minneapolis. This program is overseen by the Assistant Chief.

Financial Operations

Financial Operations supports all MPD operations including accounting, contract management, grant management, financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Police Stores

The Police Stores function facilitates the procurement, inventory and disbursement of all (non-vehicular) equipment and supplies for the Department (including police radios and cell phones).

Health & Wellness

The Health and Wellness function serves as liaison to employees, city doctors, outside medical facilities and other agencies for work-related employee health information. This function also coordinates activities for employees (such as health screenings, etc.).

PIO

This Public Information Office is responsible for providing information to the community. The team manages the MPD's social media accounts and coordinates data practices requests made by journalists. Public Information officers also respond to major incidents to provide information to the public.

Investigations Bureau

Organization and Functions of the Investigations Bureau

The Investigations Bureau is made up of the Forensics Division, the Special Crimes Investigations Division and the Violent Crimes Investigations Division.

Forensics Division

The MPD Forensics Division (Crime Lab) management team and its members are committed to providing quality and professional forensic services for all requesting agencies and divisions in a timely and proficient manner. The Forensics Division conducts casework in the following areas:

• Computer Forensics
• Field Operations (Car 21 - crime scene processing, Friction Ridge Impressions, AFIS, and footwear)
• Firearms and Toolmarks
• Forensic Garage
• Video Forensics

The Forensics Division assists in the investigation of a wide range of crimes including, but not limited to burglaries, robberies, and homicides.

The Forensics Division Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the activities of the Forensics Division, including supervision, establishing policies, and procedures to ensure lab results meet established standards, and ensuring that lab resources are used efficiently. The Director reports to the Deputy Chief of the Investigations Bureau.

Forensics Management

The Forensics Management supervises, oversees, and assists Forensics Division members engaged in the investigation, examination and analysis of evidence in the AFIS, Field Operations and Forensic Garage sections.

Forensics AFIS

The Forensics AFIS section examines and makes identifications on latent prints using access to various fingerprint databases.

Forensics Field Operations

The Forensics Field Operations section examines, documents, processes, and collects evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory. Personnel also examine friction ridge impressions (FRI's). A sub-discipline of the Field Operations section is footwear impression examination.

Forensics Garage

The Forensics Garage section processes vehicles used in crimes and suspected stolen vehicles.

Forensics Supervisor

The Forensics Supervisor/Sergeant supervises, oversees, and assists Forensics Division members engaged in the investigation, examination and analysis of evidence in the Computer Forensics, Firearms and Toolmarks, and Video Forensics Sections.

Forensics Computer

The Forensics Computer section performs forensic examinations on items, such as computers, thumb drives, and cellular phones. In addition to their forensic duties, examiners also conduct criminal investigations involving the distribution, manufacturing, and possession of child sexual assault material.

Forensics Firearms

The Forensics Firearms and Tool Mark section performs examinations on firearm and toolmark evidence as well as manages the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) program for the MPD.

Forensics Video

The Forensics Video section personnel analyze video for evidentiary content, isolate and enhance still video images, perform analog to digital conversion, make video viewable on City network computers, perform audio analysis, recover video from DVRs, perform comparative analysis and prepare timelines.

Forensics Quality Assurance

The Quality Administrator oversees the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation of the lab and ensures compliance with all technical standards associated with the operation of the Forensics Division.

Special Crimes Investigations Division

These units in the Special Crimes Investigations Division work with community partners and social service agencies to ensure violators are found and prosecuted. The teams also focus on ensuring victims receive compassionate and thoughtful service.

Crimes Against Children

The Crimes Against Children unit investigates cases involving adult or juvenile suspects for crimes of child abuse, physical or sexual abuse, child endangerment, neglect, deprivation of parental rights and parental kidnapping.

Domestic Assault

The Domestic Assault unit investigates cases involving adult suspects and adult victims for the crimes of domestic assault.

Juvenile Investigations

The Juvenile Investigations unit investigates Robbery, Assault (including domestic assault) and missing person cases in which the offender is under 18 years of age. The unit provides processing services and short-term detention for arrested juveniles. The unit maintains all runaway and missing juvenile files and serves as the central repository for juvenile criminal history records. The unit also offers diversion options and tracking for first time juvenile offenders of low-level offenses.

Juvenile Missing and Absentee Investigations

This program works to identify runaway and other missing youth and to return them to a safe environment as well as the investigation of juvenile sex trafficking.

License Investigation

The License Investigation unit, in cooperation with other City departments and State agencies, investigates applicants for various business licenses and permits issued by the City of Minneapolis, such as those governing the sale of alcoholic beverages, pawn shops and second-hand stores, charitable gaming activities, and permits to purchase handguns. The unit also helps monitor and regulate the operation of businesses holding these licenses and permits. (Note: Permits to carry a handgun are issued through Hennepin County.)

The License Investigation unit also maintains a cost accounting system for Federal and State grants and non-grant projects and a tracking system for Federal, State, DWI & MPD forfeitures.

Auto Theft Prevention (ATP)

The ATP section coordinates ‘bait vehicles’ for use in deterring vehicle thefts.

Financial Crimes Unit

The Financial Crimes unit investigates financial crimes consisting of forgery, financial transaction card fraud (unauthorized use of credit, check, debit and EBT/Electronic Benefits Transfer cards or account numbers), theft by swindle (scams, con games and misrepresentation), identity theft, and embezzlement.

Narcotics Unit

The Narcotics unit investigates in-custody cases involving adult suspects for the illegal selling, buying and possession of dangerous drugs or narcotics. The Narcotics Unit is also responsible for the tracking of narcotic asset forfeitures.

VOTF- DEA TF

The Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) function supports investigations by coordinating suspect information with a focus on arresting recidivist or violent criminal suspects.

Vulnerable Adult section

The Vulnerable Adult section investigates cases involving adult or juvenile suspects for crimes committed against vulnerable adults as described by statute. These crimes include forgery, fraud and financial exploitation.

Sex Crimes

The Sex Crimes unit investigates cases involving adult suspects and most juvenile suspects for the crimes of sexual assault, non-familial child molestation, indecent exposure, luring and non-domestic related stalking cases.

BCA Human Trafficking Task Force

The BCA Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force employs innovative strategies to identify and rescue victims of organized sex trafficking, which may involve investigating cases, arresting and charging the perpetrators and participating in their prosecution.

Predator Offender Registration Section

The Predator Offender Registration section handles Predatory Offender registrations and coordinates Level III Sex Offender community notification meetings.

Traffic Investigations

The Traffic Investigations unit investigates serious injury and fatal accidents, Hit-and-Run Accidents with Injuries, Pursuits and Squad Accidents. Traffic Investigations also investigates Auto Insurance Fraud cases, maps accident scenes, and provides assistance to the Forensics Division, Homicide and other units with measuring and recording serious crime scenes.

Arson

The Arson unit reports to the Traffic Investigations lieutenant. The Arson unit investigates cases involving fires of suspicious origins and works closely with the Minneapolis Fire Department’s Fire Examiners.

U-Visa

The U-Visa function manages, processes, and tracks all U-Visa applications. The unit also collaborates with intergovernmental agencies surrounding issues and concerns of the immigrant and refugee community.

Violent Crimes Investigations Division

The Violent Crimes Investigation Division consists of a Commander and an Analyst that work to find and bring to justice those who commit violent crimes. The units in this division work with members of the community to reduce violent crime in Minneapolis.

Assault

The Assault unit investigates cases involving Third Degree Assault (significant bodily harm) or greater.

Violent Crimes Investigation Team

The VCIT unit investigates cases involving shootings.

Criminal Investigation Adm

The office support personnel in this unit support police investigations.

Homicide

The Homicide unit investigates cases involving adult and juvenile suspects for the crime of murder. The unit also investigates non-parental kidnappings, and works with Traffic Accident Investigations on fatal hit-and-run vehicle accidents. They review deaths reported to the police including: suicides and attempted suicides, non-vehicular accidents and drug overdoses. The Homicide unit investigates MPD employee involved critical incidents.

FBI Cold Case Liaison

The Homicide unit is relentless in pursuing justice for friends and relatives of homicide victims, and that includes unsolved cases from many years ago. The MPD is always looking for new information on “cold cases,” and the Liaison is part of a team where resources are collaboratively dedicated by the MPD, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT)

The primary role of VCAT is to support the Violent Crimes Investigations Division with locating and apprehending violent criminal suspects. VCAT also assists other law enforcement agencies with violent criminal apprehensions.

Robbery

The Robbery unit investigates robbery incidents involving adult suspects. The unit members participate in joint investigations of financial institution robberies with the FBI, Metro Robbery Task Forces and proactive robbery suspect projects.

Patrol Bureau

Organization and Functions of the Patrol Bureau

The Patrol Bureau provides effective and efficient response to calls for service and enforces laws with specific emphasis on community policing, street crime and traffic safety. The Patrol Bureau is made up of five Police Precincts, the Special Operations Division and CCP/SAFE Central.

Precincts

The five precincts provide police services for the people who live in, work in and visit the city of Minneapolis. Each precinct consists of the following functions:

Patrol Sector

Patrol Sector functions include primary response to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service, directed patrols, apprehending offenders, preventing and deterring crime, initially investigating and gathering evidence at crime scenes, and maintaining order within the community.

The Patrol Sector may use a variety of options to enhance the effectiveness of motor patrol and 911 responses including directed patrol, canine, walking, bicycle and motorized beats; coordinating business and community needs with other areas of the Department and participating in community meetings and directed assignments.

Neighborhood Directed Patrol

The Directed Patrol function provides officer presence and response to areas requiring increased police services based upon crime patterns and community need.

Crime Analysts

The Crime Analysis team helps MPD respond to crime patterns and criminal activity throughout the city.

Community Response Unit

The functions of the Community Response Units are designated by each precinct Inspector.

Community Response Team

The Community Response Team is a mobile flexible force that is available for assignment in uniform or plain clothes on a priority basis. Assignments may include, but are not limited to: drug suppression, vice control, surveillance, crowd control, high crime or crime specific patrol. They serve as a primary responder to events and demonstrations that have the potential for civil disorder. (Note: Precincts may coordinate with other teams as situations dictate.)

Precinct Investigation Units

Precinct Investigations Unit functions include gathering evidence, identifying and apprehending offenders and preparing cases for prosecution on all burglary, theft and damage to property cases and auto-related crimes. They are responsible for following up on adult missing persons reports.

CCP/SAFE

Community Crime Prevention/SAFE Central is responsible for coordinating citywide crime prevention programs such as National Night Out and Rental Property Owner Workshops. CCP/SAFE Central also supports various precinct-based crime prevention and problem-solving programs by overseeing the nuisance conduct on premise enforcement process, maintaining crime prevention volunteer databases, creating crime alerts, designing and printing crime prevention materials, updating and maintaining crime prevention Web pages and fulfilling requests for Calls for Service reports.

BRRT

The Bicycle Rapid Response Team (BRRT) is a group of specifically trained bike patrol officers and supervisors that can effectively provide a community-based patrol presence on bicycles. These teams specialize in managing crowds, protests, demonstrations, special events, disasters, sporting events, search and rescue operations and reconnaissance missions. They provide security and protection for those who live in, work in or visit the city of Minneapolis.

Mounted Patrol

The Mounted Patrol unit works efficiently and effectively in crowd control situations utilizing the size and ability of the horses. The Mounted Patrol unit also connects with the community while on patrol and at many community events.

Call Center

Call Center utilizes employees to take city-wide police reports remotely by phone to help alleviate the calls for service to marked 911 units. Employees who are on light duty status or other non-full duty status may be utilized in this capacity.

Strategic Operations Division

The Strategic Operations Division is a Hybrid Division comprised of plainclothes investigators, uniformed patrol officers and civilian analysts. Investigations are conducted using data, sources of information and forensics to focus on those individuals or groups that are believed to be participating in gun related crimes within the city of Minneapolis or that have a nexus to the city of Minneapolis. Investigators will present criminal investigations to the most appropriate State or Federal prosecuting office.

Firearms Release Unit

The purpose of the Firearms Release program is to have a single source point of contact that will help to ensure all federal, state and local ordinances are being followed as required of law enforcement agencies that have seized or taken custody of a person’s firearm. Day-to-day operation of this position requires daily contact with public as well as investigators, attorneys, and property and evidence management. Improper release of firearms has resulted in civil litigation and is an extremely important function. This is one of several reasons this position is staffed with a Lieutenant who has both authority and a higher level of understanding required to process complex laws and administrative requirements associated with the release of firearms.

Gun Investigations Unit

The Gun Investigations section is responsible for facilitating criminal investigations of those people who are in-custody for violating weapons offenses. Investigators assigned to this group also initiate proactive investigations designed to disrupt criminal activity associate with gun related crimes.

Strategic Analysis

The Strategic Analysis team helps MPD direct resources in response to crime patterns and criminal activity throughout the city.

Professional Standards Bureau

Organization and Functions of the Professional Standards Bureau

The Professional Standards Bureau supports the Chief’s Administrative Detail, Patrol Bureau and Investigations Bureau through management of personnel, training, vehicles, equipment, information and technology.

Administrative Services Division

The Administrative Services Division supports the Department through providing internal administrative processes including Health and Wellness and Personnel Leaves. The division also maintains administrative records for employees assigned to the Minneapolis Police Officers Federation.

Early Intervention System (EIS)

The MPD’s Early Intervention System (EIS) helps ensure each employee’s performance is appropriate for their assignment, training, experience and factors that are unique to each person. EIS is meant to give employees notice that their performance isn’t meeting MPD standard and to give them the opportunity and the resources necessary to bring their performance to a level that reflects the Department’s professional service standards.

Federation/PFOM

The Federation/PFOM function includes union representatives assigned to the Federation on a full-time basis.

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Coordinator manages the medical processes that support employees during periods of injury or illness that can impact them at work, while on leave or returning to work. The Coordinator also develops and manages safety and health related programs within the MPD and in collaboration with other City departments and external partners.

Mayor’s Detail

The Mayor’s Detail is the protection detail assigned to the Mayor of Minneapolis.

Personnel Leaves

The Personnel Leaves function is a record of employees on long-term leaves of absence.

Quality Assurance Unit

The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for oversight, assuring compliance, and effective operations of all functions, policies and directives of the MPD.

Research & Policy Development

The Research and Policy Development (R&D) function develops and implements new policies and provides on-going maintenance and updates for current policies. R&D performs research and analysis of various functions within the MPD at the direction of the Administration. R&D also oversees the off-duty approval process, and handles personnel data requests.

Chief’s Special Detail

The Chief’s Special Detail section supports professional standards processes and handles special projects as needed.

Internal Affairs

The Internal Affairs unit records and investigates complaints from citizens, Department employees and outside agencies concerning the conduct and actions of Minneapolis Police Department employees.

The Internal Affairs unit provides investigative support to all critical incidents and may also be assigned investigations into employee misconduct or other areas by the Administration. The Internal Affairs unit is also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of internal affairs investigations and records.

Special Projects

The Special Projects function develops and implements new policies and provides on-going maintenance and updates for current policies. Special Projects coordinates with other City partners on initiatives of the Chief.

Technology and Support Services Division

Technology and Support Services Division oversees and facilitates MPD’s technology needs. This includes computers and software, cellphones, body cameras and fleet related technology. The division also oversees the Records Information unit, Property and Evidence unit, and Fleet Management.

Business Technology Unit

The Business Technology Unit acts as a liaison between the MPD and Business Information Systems (BIS) and provides the following services:

• Coordination, leadership and Information Technology (IT) knowledge in defining MPD IT projects.
• User support for network-based applications that are unique to the MPD, including: PIMS, MPD Workforce Director and the CityTalk Intranet site.
• Coordination of access to MPD applications for department users and external and agencies.

Support Services

The Support Services section provides records management, property and evidence intake and fleet management for the Department.

Fleet Services

The Police Equipment Specialist (Fleet Manager) oversees the management and assignment of all vehicles (marked and unmarked) in the MPD fleet. The Specialist serves as the liaison to the Public Works Department on fleet issues.

Property & Evidence

The Property and Evidence unit handles the inventory, documentation, storage, release and disposal of all recovered property and items held as evidence.

Records Support

The Records Support section includes the Records Information unit (RIU).

1. Records Information

The Records Information unit (RIU) oversees the organization, retention and dissemination of all MPD records. RIU is the point of contact for all MPD public data requests.

Training Division

The Training Division focuses on the professional development of every employee at every level.

Procedural Justice Unit

The Procedural Justice Unit leads all MPD officers and non-sworn personnel in identifying strategic and tactical ways to improve public trust through every interaction with members of the community. The unit also actively engages communities in ways that reflect the four pillars of Procedural Justice.

Backgrounds

The Background function provides background investigation services for all potential sworn and civilian employees for the Police Department.

1. Court Liaison

The Court Liaison communicates with the County Attorney’s office to ensure timely information and subpoenas are tracked and forwarded to Department employees. They coordinate the scheduling of officers for court and the issuance of court related overtime.

Community Engagement Team

The Community Engagement Team (CET) is designed to build and develop positive and ongoing relationships with members of the community. The community and the police department benefit as CET staff engages in positive contacts. Informational meetings to inform the public about department policy and procedures are a key component to the team’s success.

1. Police Athletic League (PAL)

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is an organization created to facilitate and develop positive relationships between Minneapolis youth and Minneapolis Police. PAL offers various sporting, educational, social and community events at which MPD employees may participate.

CSO Program

CSOs are civilian employees who are in the process of becoming recruit officers. During the CSO tenure, they work in various non-enforcement positions while completing their academic and other law enforcement requirements.

Homeless and Vulnerable Population Initiative

This initiative serves as a link between the homeless and social service agencies which connect the homeless to valuable resources.

Recruitment

The Recruitment unit focuses on MPD’s commitment to recruiting highly qualified and diverse candidates.

Training Unit-Academy & FTO Program

The Academy and FTO Program area provides training for new recruit and cadet officers through the MPD Academy.

Academy

The MPD Academy provides training for new recruit officers.

FTO Program

This FTO Program partners a recruit officer with an officer who trains and evaluates them in the field after they have completed the recruit academy.

Training Unit- Leadership Development & Specialty Programs

The Leadership Development and Specialty Programs section of the Training Division provides ongoing education and skill development for the MPD workforce.

Supervisor’s Orientation

Newly promoted sergeants in both investigation and patrol go through an orientation period prior to a permanent assignment and are assigned to Supervisor’s Orientation during this period.

Training Unit-Use of Force & Patrol Operations Programs

The Use of Force and Patrol Operations Programs section of the Training Division provides specialized instruction and skill development programs for defensive tactics, firearms and patrol response.

Special Operations & Intelligence Division

The Special Operations & Intelligence Division supports strategic, tactical and unique operational needs to coordinate emergency response demands of the police department.

Special Operations Unit

The Special Operations unit provides specialized support to patrol functions and the community.

Bomb

The Bomb squad is made up of full-time and collateral-duty FBI-certified bomb technicians who respond to all explosive related incidents throughout the city. The bomb squad maintains an on-call team to respond to calls twenty-four hours a day. The bomb squad also responds to calls for service outside of Minneapolis as requested by the State of Minnesota.

Canine

The Canine (K9) unit partners an officer with a trained canine (dog). The Canine unit supports law enforcement actions of the MPD by assisting with suspect and missing person tracking; building, area and vehicle searches; as well as drug and explosive detection.

Crisis Negotiations

The Crisis Negotiations team is a voluntary team made up of collateral-duty officers from various assignments within the Department. Negotiators are available twenty-four hours a day and upon request will respond to Operation 100s, barricaded subjects threatening violence, hostage situations or other protracted crisis situations. The goal of negotiations is to achieve a peaceful resolution through effective negotiation techniques when possible and to support tactical strategies.

Emergency Preparedness Unit (EPU)

The Emergency Preparedness employee liaises with Homeland Security, manages special events, and works with the National Incident Management System.

Special Events Dignitary Protection Reserves

The Special Events function coordinates Police and Police Reserve details for large scale activities throughout the city. Special Events coordinates efforts with all City departments, other jurisdictions, private businesses and local, state and national officials. The Special Events function is responsible for coordinating Dignitary Protection requirements.

Mobile Field Force

The Mobile Field Force is a group of employees trained in large scale crowd management and civil unrest. This is a secondary designation for sworn personnel.

Strike Teams

The Strike Teams are highly mobile teams that work in concert with SWAT CART teams to provide flexible and mobile responses to civil unrest and other emergent incidents. This is a secondary designation for sworn personnel.

SWAT Unit

The voluntary SWAT Unit includes full time and collateral duty officers who receive advanced and specialized training. SWAT trains and equips Rifle, Chemical Munitions, Entry, Mobile Command/Technical Support, Logistics, Crisis Negotiations and Medical Support Teams.

Tactical

The SWAT Tactical function provides a tactical and operational response for situations that exceed the scope of patrol officers. These include barricaded suspects, snipers, hostage situations and other potentially volatile situations. SWAT serves high-risk arrest search warrants. SWAT is available as a resource to assist with or assume control of large civil disturbances and other events at the direction of the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee.

Mobile Command

The Mobile Command team fulfills a support function within SWAT and for the Department as a whole. Mobile Command’s primary role is to establish and operate a field command post and provide technical support during events such as Operation 100s, disaster scenes, large scale police emergencies, and at pre-planned events.

SWAT Medic

This unit covers sworn personnel with medical certification who are deployed with SWAT upon situational need and request.

Strategic Information Center (SIC)

SIC provides analysis of crime statistics and serves as the focal point for intelligence information gathering, assessment and disbursement. The information gathered assists investigative, administrative and patrol functions of the Department.

Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)

The MPD assigns officers to serve on the (Federal) Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). The Task Force coordinates information that may involve potential terroristic activity and threats to national security.

Policy

"The Mayor shall be vested with all the powers of said city connected with and incident to the establishment, maintenance, appointment, removal, discipline, control, and supervision of its police force, subject to the limitations herein contained and the provisions of the Civil Service chapter of this Charter, and may make all needful rules and regulations for the efficiency and discipline, and promulgate and enforce general and special orders for the government of the same, and have the care and custody of all public property connected with the Police Department of the city. The Executive Committee shall, by and with the consent of a majority of all of the members of the City Council, appoint for a term of three years commencing January 2, 1980, some suitable person as Chief of Police, subject to removal upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee by a vote of a majority of all the members of the City Council. Such a position shall be in the unclassified service." City Charter reference‑Chapter 6, Section 1.

Policy

"The Chief of Police, under the direction of the Mayor, shall divide the subordinate police into proper watches, assign them their places of duty, ascertain by personal daily inspection whether the police are faithfully discharging their duties, and report to the Mayor any negligence or refusal to discharge the same, and also shall perform the other ordinary duties of a police officer. The Chief of Police shall have precedence over the police officers whenever engaged in the same service, and they shall at all times when on duty be subject to the Chief’s command and control." Minneapolis Code of Ordinances‑Title 9, Chapter 171.20.

The Chief of Police has the authority and responsibility for the management, direction and control of the administration of the Minneapolis Police Department. The Assistant Chief will assume command in the Chief’s absence. If the Chief and Assistant Chief are temporarily absent, a Deputy Chief will be designated to command. If the Chief and Assistant Chief are incapacitated, the most senior Deputy Chief, based on length of service in that rank, shall assume command. In the event the Chief, Assistant Chief and the Deputy Chiefs, are incapacitated or unavailable, the most senior sworn police Inspector, based on length of service in that rank, shall assume command of the Department. 

The budget process is required by City Charter and is an essential planning tool. The Administration has the ultimate responsibility for the development and implementation of the budget, which must be approved by the City Council. No expenditure shall be made in the name of the MPD unless authorized by the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, MPD’s Director of Financial Operations, or their designee.

The department budget represents an evaluation of the MPD's needs and is based on goals and objectives, with performance indicators from each organizational precinct, unit and division. It is a continuous process that demands that Commanders and Managers communicate their needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Each year, Commanders and Managers shall encourage each department member to contribute ideas and improvements for developing and accomplishing stated division, precinct, and unit goals and objectives.

Commanders and Managers may be asked to assist in preparing the annual department budget as directed by the Administration. Budget instructions and the necessary forms will be issued to all affected personnel by Administration.

1-304 Grant Fund Application and Award Acceptance Process

• Summary: Establishes the process for requesting and accepting grants, including oversight by the Grant Review Committee.
• Effective Date: 09-19-2008

Policy

All grant applications and requests made for funding from public agencies or private organizations must adhere to City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police Department and granting agency guidelines and procedures. Any funds awarded which have not followed the appropriate guidelines and procedures will not be accepted. The MPD has established a Grant Review Committee and grant administration process to facilitate grant requests made on behalf of the MPD.

Grant applications may be prepared by the Division or Unit proposing a program funding request. All grant applications must include a designated Project Manager who will be responsible for:

• Presenting the initial grant proposal to the Grant Review Committee;
• Completing the application with consultation and assistance as necessary from the Grant Coordinator;
• Providing the completed grant application to the Grant Coordinator in order to obtain signatures and final approval by the Grant Review Committee and the Chief of Police (or designee);
• Executing the program activities as stated within the grant award;
• Performing the operational administration of the grant project;
• Notifying the Grant Coordinator of all changes to grant program and/or grant award;
• Completing non-financial progress reports as required by the grant award agreement and shall provide a copy of all reports to the Grant Coordinator for audit purposes;
• Notifying the Grant Coordinator when there is a change of Project Manager.

In considering grant program approval, the Grant Review Committee will consider the value of the proposed program or project, the impact on other departmental operations, and financial or personnel obligations related to the program. The Committee will expect inclusion of administrative costs where allowed by the grantor.

All grant applications submitted and awards received will be approved by the Chief of Police, or his/her designee and the Grant Review Committee. Some grant applications may also need to be approved by the City Council. The acceptance of all grant funds must be approved by the City Council. The Grant Review Committee will inform the grant applicant of required follow-up components and reporting procedures.

Oversight of the compliance and administration of all grants within the MPD is provided by the Grant Coordinator.

1-304.01 Grant Fund Applications/Project – Reports and Files

• Summary: Requires divisions to maintain financial and statistical records for grants and funding received.
• Effective Date: 12-21-2001

1-305 Contributions From Outside Sources

• Summary: Outlines the procedures for accepting monetary and non-monetary contributions to the department.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-19-2008

Prior to the acceptance of any contribution (monetary or otherwise) by the Minneapolis Police Department, the MPD Director of Financial Operations must be informed. The potential contribution will be evaluated for possible conflicts of interest. Contributions from outside the MPD that are intended to benefit a Department activity may require authorization from the City Council before acceptance.

Refer to City of Minneapolis policy Gifts to the City.

If necessary, the Director of Financial Operations will submit a letter to the appropriate City Council committee requesting permission to accept the contribution, approval for the specified use of such funds or other items, and/or an increase to the MPD's current budget appropriation.

At the time such funds are received, they shall immediately be sent to the MPD Finance Manager. The MPD Finance Manager shall then adjust the accounts in accordance with the City Council action. No such funds shall ever be retained by any precinct, unit, division or individual member. For contributions other than money, the supervisor of the area receiving the contribution shall send a memo describing the item(s) to the MPD Finance Manager. Included in this memo shall be the estimated dollar value of the item(s).

Solicitation of charitable gambling proceeds is prohibited.

1-306 Trademark

• Summary: Regulates the use of the department's name, badge, shield, and other official trademarks.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 10-04-2019

A logo identifies an enterprise in its simplest form via the use of a wordmark or icon. The MPD trademarked items are to the MPD what a handwritten signature is to a person. They represent the Department and must be used consistently and neutrally.

The MPD owns the trademarks for the department badge, shield, motto, uniform patch and the name Minneapolis Police Department.

Use of the MPD Trademarks

MPD members are authorized to use the department name, badge, shield, motto and uniform patch for official MPD business.

1. The trademarks may not be used to promote non-Department activities or imply the Department’s endorsement except where the Department has formalized a partnership (as defined by the Chief of Police).
2. Authorized use of the uniform is limited to working on-duty as an MPD officer, working off-duty in an MPD uniform (in accordance with P&P 3-800), and at Department-sanctioned events.
3. Members shall not wear the MPD uniform while representing the Police Federation or while on Police Federation business.

1. The MPD authorizes limited use of the name and badge on merchandise and limited use of the trademarks for commercial purposes, as permitted by the Chief of Police.

Trademark Adulteration

1. No person shall make or allow any adulteration of the department name, badge, shield, motto or uniform patch, without advance written permission from the Chief of Police. This includes the addition or deletion of words and symbols.

2. Any suggested changes in the normal design (wording or symbols) of the department name, badge, shield, motto or uniform patch shall be assessed by the Chief of Police.

Political Appearances in MPD Uniform or with the Trademark(s)

No member shall make appearances in political advertisements while wearing the MPD uniform, or cause MPD trademarks to appear in political advertisements.

No member shall cause MPD trademarks to be used in any other way that could lead a reasonable person to believe the MPD is endorsing a political party, candidate or campaign. This does not prevent authorized use of the MPD uniform while providing public safety services, as defined by an authorized MPD operational plan, at events which are attended by elected officials or candidates running for an elected position.

Members must also comply with the City’s Ethics Code, 15.110 – Political Activity and P&P 5-102.

3. In accordance with P&P 3-100, the authorized uniform shall not be altered (including with campaign items or attachments).

Media Appearances in MPD Uniform or with the Trademark(s)

Members shall not make media appearances in the MPD uniform or with MPD trademark(s), except in accordance with P&P 6-200 Relations with the Media.

1-307 Member-Owned Vending and Gaming Machines

• Summary: Establishes policies for vending or gaming machines on police premises, including licensing and revenue use.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-19-2008

Some vending/gaming machines placed on police premises must be licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Department of Licenses and Consumer Services, and must bear an emblem or tag securely fastened to the front surface of the machine in a conspicuous place, bearing the expiration date of the license and the registration number assigned to such licensee. Permission must be obtained from the appropriate Precinct or Division Commander (no designees) to place a vending/gaming machine on police premises before a license can be applied for or before a machine can be placed on police premises. The Precinct or Division Commander shall approve the location where the vending machine is to be placed; this may be a public access or non-public location.

Vending machines that require licenses are those that dispense any type of liquid into a container or dispense food items such as chips, candy bars, etc. Machines not requiring a license are those that dispense liquids already sealed in bottles or cans and gaming machines (unless there are three or more machines). If there any questions regarding licensing, contact the Department of License and Consumer Services.

Members are prohibited from placing a member-owned vending/gaming machine on police premises for personal profit. If permission and the proper license are obtained, a member may place a vending/gaming machine on police premises if the profits from sales are placed into a charitable fund bank account, i.e., Fourth Precinct Employees’ Flower Fund. At least two authorized signatories must be named on the bank account for deposits and withdrawals. The Precinct/Division Commander shall be informed as to whom the authorized signatories are at all times. Generally accepted accounting practices shall be adhered to and quarterly reports submitted to the Precinct/Unit/Division Commander.

Any damage to police premises caused by a vending/gaming machine is the owner’s responsibility.

Violations of this policy may be cause for disciplinary action and/or the removal of an member-owned vending/gaming machine.

1-401 Sworn Rank Structure

• Summary: Outlines the ranking system from Chief of Police to Police Officer.
• Effective Date: 07-01-2013

1-401.01 Civilian Structure

• Summary: Defines the civilian hierarchy, including Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.
• Effective Date: 09-13-2025
• Last Review Date: 09-13-2025
Policy Change Notice:
• SO25-023

Bureau Chief: Bureau Chiefs are the non-sworn equivalent of a Deputy Chief and report to the Assistant Chief and the Chief of Police. Bureau Chiefs shall receive all of the same courtesies and respect afforded to Deputy Chiefs, and may be referred to as a Deputy Chief in relation to the bureau to which they are assigned.

Director: Directors are appointed by the Chief of Police and are superseded in rank by the Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chiefs and Inspectors. Directors are the civilian equivalent of a Commander. In their absence, a Director may appoint a designee to assume the duties of Director.

Manager: Manager is a position achieved through the civil service employment process and is the civilian equivalent of Lieutenant, depending on their civil service job classification or grade level. Managers are superseded in rank by Directors.

Supervisor: Supervisors are positions achieved through the civil service employment process and are the civilian equivalent of a Lieutenant or Sergeant, depending on their civil service job classification or grade level. Supervisors are superseded in rank by managers.

Non-Supervisory Civilian Personnel: Job classifications, grades and promotional lines are determined by the Civil Service Commission. All civilian personnel report directly to their immediate assigned supervisor.

1-402 Chain of Command

• Summary: Explains the chain of command and member accountability.
• Effective Date: 12-28-2001

1-402.01 Employee Authority and Responsibility- Accountability

• Summary: Mandates accountability for delegated authority.
• Effective Date: 12-28-2001

1-403 Insubordination

• Summary: Defines insubordination, emphasizes adherence to the chain of command, and outlines consequences for noncompliance.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for employees of this agency to follow concerning acts of insubordination.

The organizational rank structure of this Department lists the Chief of Police as the leading authority within the chain of command. This authority is delegated downward to the next level of authority and continues throughout the entire chain to the lowest level. It is mandatory that members of this department understand the rank structure and carry out their duties and responsibilities as directed by their supervisors. Any form of insubordination, unless otherwise justified, will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Obey Lawful Orders

Members must always obey lawful orders, directives and corrective actions, given by supervisors or their designees, upon issuance (in accordance with P&P 5-102 [III-A]).

1. If compliance is not feasible because of the following reasons, the member receiving the order shall respectfully request an opportunity to discuss the situation, in private, with the supervisor issuing the order:

• The order would jeopardize the member’s health or safety,
• The order would violate any federal, state, county, or municipal laws or involve the breach of any of the rules, regulations, policies or procedures of this Department,
• The member has information that may adversely affect the intent of the order.
• The member has received conflicting orders.

2. The member shall explain to the supervisor the reason for their concern regarding a violation of the law, health or safety concern, etc.
3. In the event the discussion between the supervisor and the member fails to resolve the conflict, the member issued the order shall be allowed to make contact with a higher-ranking supervisor (next level of authority within the chain of command) for clarification purposes.
4. These procedures do not give subordinate members the authority to challenge all orders issued by a superior member. Any abuse of these provisions will be considered insubordination.

Acts of Insubordination

1. Acts of insubordination may result in:

• Being relieved of duty (as approved by a Deputy Chief or higher)
• Immediate suspension of off-duty employment privileges (P&P 3-801)
• Discipline, up to and including termination

2. Violations of the Professional Conduct policy (P&P 5-102) directed toward a supervisor may be considered acts of insubordination.

Delegated Authority

All members will be held accountable for their use of delegated authority.

1-404 Neglect of Duty

• Summary: Prohibits deliberate indifference or failure to perform assigned duties.
• Effective Date: 09-15-2023

1-405 Responsibilities of Persons in Positions of Command

• Summary: Details leadership responsibilities for those in command roles.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

Policy

People in positions of command may refer to a person who holds the official rank of Commander as defined in P&P 1-400 Rank Structure and Supervision; may refer to someone who is commanding an event/incident; or may refer to a Watch Commander.

People in position of command are responsible and accountable for every aspect of their commands. In order to achieve organizational objectives, they have the authority and responsibility to coordinate, direct, and allocate assigned personnel and resources within policy and legal restraints.

People in position of command shall continuously evaluate all aspects of their command. Existing policies, procedures, programs and budget requests should be reviewed to ensure that necessary changes are made. Personnel, vehicles and equipment must be inspected per MPD policy. It is a Commander’s responsibility to ensure that deficiencies or inadequacies are noted and corrected.

People in position of command shall ensure that changes in command are as smooth and orderly as possible. Orientation of a new Commander shall include information on unique problems of the command and assistance in continuing community and professional contacts relative to the command

1-406 Responsibility of Supervisors

• Summary: Establishes supervisors' responsibilities, including oversight and discipline of subordinates.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

Policy

1-407 Duties of Supervisors

• Summary: Lists specific supervisory duties, including investigations and report reviews.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

Policy

1-408 Command Authority - Ranking or Senior Officers

• Summary: Defines the authority of ranking officers at police scenes.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

The ranking on‑duty sworn supervisor at the scene of any police incident shall be in charge and responsible for police activity. In the absence of a supervisor, the senior sworn member of the first squad to arrive at the incident shall be responsible for police activity until relieved by a supervisor. The ranking investigating member, upon arrival, shall coordinate the command of the crime scene with the sworn members at the scene.

Any sworn member shall assume command if instructed to do so by a supervisor or senior officer. The sworn member in charge of a scene shall remain at the scene until the incident is under control, or until relieved by another supervisor.

In certain emergency situations such as Operation 100's, large civil disturbances, underwater recovery, incidents involving bombs or hazardous chemicals, or mental health incidents, the specialized unit trained for these emergencies shall be in command at the scene.

If the sworn member in charge demonstrates an articulable inability to perform the necessary duties, the on‑duty Watch Commander will be notified as soon as practical. The on-duty Watch Commander shall be responsible for assuming or assigning command of the incident and advising the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Patrol of that decision prior to the end of the shift.

1-409 Supervision of Special Shifts/Details

• Summary: Establishes supervisory responsibilities for special shift assignments.
• Effective Date: 01-01-2026
• Last Review Date: 09-15-2023

Sworn members who are working special shift details and who will not be reporting to a regular roll call for change of shift, shall be under the direction of their immediate supervisor, or in the absence of an immediate supervisor, the senior officer assigned to the detail. If the immediate supervisor is not present during a special detail, the supervisor on duty in the affected precinct or command shall be responsible for such details.

Command for special details (i.e. parades, athletic contests, or similar assignments) and designation of times for roll call and end of shift shall be directed by the supervisor in charge of the detail.

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