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5-202 - Responsibility of Off-Duty Officers

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5-201 - Responsibility of On-Duty Officers
5-203 - Responsibility Outside of the State

5-202 - Responsibility of Off-Duty Officers

  • Summary: Outlines expectations and restrictions for off-duty officers.
  • Effective Date: 11-14-1988
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Policy

Off‑duty officers in their jurisdiction have peace officer authority. Officers shall consider the tactical situation and liability to themselves and the department.

By the City Council Resolution (84R-047), Minneapolis police officers do not have peace officer authority when they are off-duty and outside their jurisdiction. The City of Minneapolis will not provide liability protection or worker's compensation benefits to officers acting in a law enforcement capacity when they are off duty and outside their jurisdiction. In these situations, Minneapolis police officers only have the power of citizen's arrest. 

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • Worker’s Compensation: Benefits for medical care and lost time prescribed by state law for members who are injured while on the job. Submission of a Supervisor's Report of Injury form is required for work-related injuries as directed by State law and MPD policy. NOTE: Worker's Compensation is separate from the Injured on Duty (IOD) program (refer to POFM labor agreement)
5-201 - Responsibility of On-Duty Officers
5-203 - Responsibility Outside of the State

Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
5-202 - Responsibility of Off-Duty Officers 11-14-1988 download PDF

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