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Updated Policies and Procedures
Chief Spruill and the ACCPD leadership team are consolidating and reorganizing our policies and procedures. But, we need and value your input. Please use this FORM to provide feedback, suggestions, and recommendations.
As we transition from General Orders to new Police Directives, please note that our most recent updates can be found under the Newly Published Directives column below. To read and download the policies and procedures, select the links below.
Standing General Orders
Chapter One
1.02 - Motto, Vision, Commitment, and Core Values
1.03 - Oath of Office and Code of Ethics
1.06 - Strip and Body Cavity Searches
1.07 Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
Chapter Two
2.01 - Organizational Structure
2.03 - Unity of Command and Span of Control
2.04 - Authority and Responsibility
2.05 - Management and Administration
2.06 - Recording Police Activity
2.07 - Line and Staff Inspections
2.08 - Public Information and Media Relations
2.09 - Uniform Standards and Dress Code
Chapter Three
3.10 - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Newly Published Directives
Chapter 1: Organization and Management
1.00 - History of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department
1.01 - Written Directive System
1.13 - Social Media and Internet Postings
1.19 - Outside and Secondary Employment
1.21 - Serious Incident Notifications
1.22 - Community Liaison Program
Chapter 2: Personnel
2.08 - Sworn Promotions: Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant
2.10 - Reserve Officer Program
2.20 - EAP and Early Intervention Programs
2.31 - Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
2.36 - Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
2.37 - Domestic Violence Committed by Department Employee
Chapter 3: Equipment
3.02 - Vehicle Use and Maintenance
Chapter 4: Training
4.05 - Department Firearms Range
Chapter 5A: General Procedures
5.14 - Canine (K-9) Operations
5.17 - Interactions with Transgender Individuals
Chapter 5B: Incident Procedures
5B.12 - Interactions with Individuals in Crisis
Chapter 6: Use of Force
6.03 - Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray
6.04 - Conducted Electrical Weapons
6.07 - Employee Action Resulting in Death/Serious Injury
6.08 - Emergency Vehicle Pursuit
6.10 Restraint Tools and Miscellaneous Tools