To establish specific procedure for transfers, access, records, and destruction of firearms while a member of MPD.
Transfers Through the Rangemaster
Department-owned firearms and components shall be transferred only through the MPD Rangemaster. Commanders may make temporary loans within the department to meet emergency needs, but the Rangemaster must be notified as soon as practical.
Armory Access
Only the Rangemaster and those working for the Rangemaster are authorized to approve access to the MPD Armory, unless access is authorized by the Chief of Police.
Inventory Records
The Rangemaster shall maintain inventory records for Department-owned firearms. Units and precincts maintaining firearms shall report changes in their inventory to the Rangemaster.
Destruction of Firearms
When Department-owned firearms and firearm components are taken out of service, they shall not be sold or otherwise released back to the vendor or any other outside entity. They shall be retained by MPD and will be destroyed by Property and Evidence if they are not returned to service. Property and Evidence shall maintain the destruction records.
Definitions
Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.
- Firearms/Ammunition/Firearm Accessories: A device that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity. Ammunition is a term meaning the assembly of a projectile and its propellant. Accessories include but are not limited to holsters, gun cases, firearm optics, suppression devices, cleaning supplies, etc.