Policy
An MPD Parking Placard shall be issued to each unmarked and undercover vehicle in the MPD fleet. Parking placards will be issued to MPD vehicles according to P-Number. Each MPD Parking Placard will have a placard number and MPD P-Number displayed on the front. MPD Parking Placards shall only be used in the vehicle with the corresponding P-Number. Placards shall not be used in personally owned vehicles (POVs) unless specifically pre-approved by the Deputy Chief of Patrol.
When unmarked MPD vehicles are parked in locations that are otherwise considered in violation of existing parking laws and ordinances, MPD parking placards shall be displayed in plain view. MPD parking placards shall only be used for official City business.
MPD undercover vehicles will not be required to display a MPD Parking Placard when such identification would jeopardize on-going criminal investigations.
Definitions
Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.
- Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.