Cheswold Police Department Policy Manual
The Cheswold Police Department is dedicated to providing the best quality of service and enforcement to the Residents, Businesses and Visitors to the Town of Cheswold. It is the goal of the department to make ourselves accessible to the community we serve, and we believe it is important for our citizens to know what they can expect from their police department. I am proud of our policies and procedures, and I hope publishing these documents will benefit our citizens and other criminal justice organizations.
The policies and procedures contained in this manual are rules that all members of the Cheswold Police Department follow while carrying out the mission of the department; the manual posted on this site contains the same information that is provided to all employees. Departmental Procedures are reviewed, maintained and added to reflect changes in Federal and State laws to make sure that the department is operating in a efficient and ethical manner while respecting the rights of all individuals we serve regardless of race, nationality, sexual preference, medical diagnosis or religious preference.
While this manual represents most of Cheswold Police Departments Policies and Procedures, it is important to note that a few policies are not be released due to concerns for officer safety and investigative tactics. Please also bear in mind that when it comes to police response, each situation is different – it is not possible to anticipate every situation that may arise or prescribe a specific course of action appropriate for every scenario. Therefore, it is necessary that all CPD employees routinely exercise discretion, common sense and good judgment.
It should be noted that while we are a small department some of our policies and procedures in place have been included for future departmental growth and may not be applicable to personnel at this time. During the course of the year and when new information presents itself policies are reviewed, changed or added, some polices may be in the process of review or changes. If you have any questions or concerns or would like to discuss any issues please contact Chief Christopher Workman via phone or email and schedule an appointment.
Please Note: Our full policy manual contains information on staffing levels, deployment, response tactics, and other items which are considered to be law enforcement sensitive. Releasing such information could put officers and the general public at risk. Therefore, some policies have been redacted and others simply not-published.
Organization & Administration
Directive 10-1-1- Organization and Command
Directive 10-1-1A Departmental Job Descriptions
Directive 10-1-2 Reporting for Duty
Directive 10-1-3 Employee Compensation & Leave (Not Published – HR)
Directive 10-1-4 Civilian Personnel
Directive 10-1-5 Police Officer Applicant Standard of Eligibility
Directive 10-1-6 Emergency Notification to Supervisors
Directive 10-1-7 Officer (Employee) Evaluations (Not Published – HR)
Directive 10-1-9 Line Of Duty Deaths
Directive 10-1-10 Temporary Light Duty
Directive 10-1-11 Departmental Commendation Awards
Directive 10-1-12 Arrests With and Without Warrant
Directive 10-1-13 Off Duty or Secondary Employment
Directive 10-1-14 Critical Incident Stress Management
Directive 10-1-15 (Held for Future Use)
Directive 10-1-16 Authorization for Purchases
Directive 10-1-17 Reports of Injury
Directive 10-1-19 Lost and Found Property
Directive 10-1-21 Oath of Office
Directive 10-1-22 Emergency Evacuation Plan
Directive 10-1-23 Unbiased Policing
Directive 10-1-24 Court Appearances – Court Standby
Directive 10-1-25 Computer – Internet Policy
Directive 10-1-26 Social Media- Internet Policy
Directive 10-1-27 Drug & Alcohol Policy (Not Published – HR)
Patrol Operations
Directive 10-2-1 Response Policy – Codes and Definitions
Directive 10-2-2- Use of Seatbelts in Departmental Vehicles
Directive 10-2-3 Police Vehicle Occupancy
Directive 10-2-4 Damage to Departmental Vehicles
Directive 10-2-5 Radio Communication – Call Signs
Directive 10-2-6 Motor Vehicle Stops
Directive 10-2-7 Motor Vehicle Searches
Directive 10-2-8 Motor Vehicle Inventories
Directive 10-2-9 Traffic Ancillary Services
Directive 10-2-10 Property Checks
Directive 10-2-11 Snow Emergency Plan
Directive 10-2-12 Field Interview – Pat Down Searches
Directive 10-2-13 Interrogations and Confessions
Directive 10-2-14 Polygraph Examinations (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-15 (Held for Future Use)
Directive 10-2-16 Executing Search Warrants (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-17 Hostage / Barricade Subject Incidents (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-18 Hate Crime Investigations (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-19 Bomb Threats and Searches (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-20 Missing Persons Investigations (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-21 Death Notifications (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-22 Bank/Financial Alarm Response (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-23 Special Operations (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-24 Crime Analysis
Directive 10-2-25 Confidential Informants (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-26 Warrant Service (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-27 Telephone/Cell Investigations (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-28 Detaining Foreign Nationals (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-29 Civil Disturbances (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-30 Strikes and Labor Disputes (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-31 Detox / Committal Procedures (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-32 Mobile Video Recording Equipment
Directive 10-2-33 Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station
Directive 10-2-34 Seasonal Bike Patrol Officers
Directive 10-2-35 Amber Alert Activation (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-36 (Held for Future Use)
Directive 10-2-37 (Held for Future Use)
Directive 10-2-38 Americans with Disabilities Act (incl. Service Dogs)
Directive 10-2-39 Incident Command System (Procedural)
Directive 10-2-41 Body Worn Cameras
Directive 10-2-42 Transgender / Non-Binary Community
Directive 10-2-43 Naloxone Programs
Directive 10-2-44 Interacting with persons affected by mental illness or crisis
Directive 10-2-45 Early Intervention System
Response to Resistance
Directive 10-4-1 Response to Resistance
Directive 10-4-1A Response to Resistance Reporting
Directive 10-4-2 Post-Deadly Force Incident (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-3 Pursuit Policy (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-4 Oleoresin Capsicum Spray (OC) (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-5 Advanced CEW Policy (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-6 Patrol Rifle Policy (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-7 Agency Approved Issued Equipment (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-8 Active Shooter/Violent Intruder Policy (Tactical)
Directive 10-4-9 Off-Duty Carry Regulations (Tactical)
Reports & Records
Directive 10-5-2 Release of Reports
Directie 10-5-4 Records Retention
Harassment – Civil Litigation
Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
Uniform – Dress Code
Victim Assistance
Handling of Detainees
Strip and Body Cavity Searches
Citizen Complaints
Communicable Diseases
Prevention of Blood Borne Diseases
Press
Public Information – Press Releases
Juveniles
Juvenile Offenses and Enforcement
Career Development
Code of Conduct
Directive 10-18-1 Brady Material Disclosure
Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights
