5-106 - Department-Sanctioned Social Events

Policy

1. In an effort to remain professional at all times, including department-sanctioned social events, the following guidelines shall be followed:

1. Employees are not allowed to solicit door prizes while on-duty or in the name of the Minneapolis Police Department for an event.

2. Attendance at off-duty social events is optional.

3. Awarding alcoholic beverages as door prizes is prohibited.
4. Complimentary alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
5. If the event is not held on police department property, advertising at a public establishment connecting the gathering to the MPD is prohibited.
6. Supervisors, while in attendance at said events, are responsible for the actions of officers under their command at the event.
7. Inappropriate behavior at an event should immediately be reported to a supervisor.

2. If security is needed for an event, arrangements should be made by the organizer.