The following words and terms shall have the meanings assigned unless it is apparent from the context that they have a different meaning.
Authority: Legal or rightful command or power.
Booking: The processing of arrested persons.
Bureau: A major organizational component of the MPD comprised of precincts, units and divisions.
Bureau Head: A Deputy Chief.
Chain of Command: The continuous line of authority to and from the Chief of Police.
Civilian: A non‑sworn civil service employee.
Command: A specific area within the MPD organizational structure or an event over which a presiding officer has authority and is responsible for managing.
Department: The Minneapolis Police Department.
Detail: Personnel assigned to a specific mission.
District: A geographical area within a sector usually determined by the precinct Inspector.
Division: A major component of a bureau.
Employee: All sworn and civilian employees of the MPD.
Function: A major organizational component of a bureau, division or unit.
Incident Commander: An officer, who by rank, seniority or designation is in charge at an emergency scene, investigation or planned special event.
Lawful Order: Any written or oral directive issued by a supervisor or a proper authority in the course of work that is in compliance with MPD rules and regulations.
Length of Service: As defined by Civil Service Rules and Regulations or Labor Contract. Length of time employed by the City of Minneapolis.
MECC: The Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center.
MPD: The Minneapolis Police Department.
Precinct: A division of the Patrol Bureau representing a geographical area of the city.
Promotion: A position change to a higher classification.
Rank: Classification held by a sworn employee.
Ranking Officer: Officer of the highest rank. Officers of the same rank are ranked according to appointment date within their rank.
Seniority: See Civil Service Rules and Regulations or labor contract.
Shift: A group of employees assigned common hours.
Sick Leave: See Civil Service Rules and Regulations or labor contract.
Squad: An MPD police vehicle.
Supervisor: An employee who is officially assigned to supervise other employees.
Time: All references will be to the 24-hour clock system. Example: 12:30 A.M. is 0030 hours/ 4:00 P.M. is 1600.
Unit: An organizational component within a bureau, division or precinct usually supervised by a lieutenant or civilian equivalent.
Watch: An assigned duty/work period.
Work Day and Week: A work day begins and ends at 2400 hours. The work week for the MPD begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday.