Police Policies and Procedures

100 — Divisional Philosophy

  1. 100 Division Written Directive System (updated May 2019) (PDF)
  2. 101 Strategic Police Objectives (PDF)
  3. 102 Crime and Crime Prevention (PDF)
  4. 113 Traffic Enforcement Philosophy (PDF)
  5. 115 Inspections Philosophy (PDF)
  6. 116 Promotional Philosophy (PDF)
  7. 117 Safety Philosophy (PDF)
  8. 118 Use Of Force Philosophy Statement (PDF)
  9. 119 Homeland Defense Philosophy (PDF)

500 — Special Procedures

  1. 501 Relationships with Commonwealth's Attorney and Other Agencies and Referrals (PDF)
  2. 502 Mass Arrests (PDF)
  3. 503 Police Involvement in Domestic Disputes (PDF)
  4. 504 Handling of Individuals with Physical or Mental Disabilities, Illness or Injury (PDF)
  5. 505 Relationships with Jurisdictions Within the City of Hampton (PDF)
  6. 506 Unauthorized Persons Prohibited on School Premises (PDF)
  7. 507 Unauthorized Use Vehicle Complaints (PDF)
  8. 508 Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture (PDF)
  9. 509 Public Information (as of March 22, 2022) (PDF)
  10. 510 Victim/Witness Assistance (PDF)
  11. 511 Police-Fire Division Operation (PDF)
  12. 512 Awards Programs (PDF)
  13. 513 Reporting Confiscated Firearms (PDF)
  14. 514 Travel Expense (PDF)
  15. 515 Incident Command System (ICS) (PDF)
  16. 516 High Risk Situations and Critical Incidents (PDF)
  17. 517 Duties and Responsibilities of the Crime Analysis Unit (PDF)
  18. 518 Multiple Hit Program (PDF)
  19. 519 Tactical Unit Applicants and Members (PDF)
  20. 519.1 Mobile Response Team (PDF)
  21. 520 Bomb Threats (PDF)
  22. 521 Disposal of Explosive Materials (PDF)
  23. 522 Hazardous Materials (PDF)
  24. 523 Line of Duty Death/Serious Injury (PDF)
  25. 524 Crisis Negotiations (PDF)
  26. 525 Special Event Planning and Coordination (PDF)
  27. 526 Dignitary Protection (PDF)
  28. 527 Special Conservators of the Peace (PDF)
  29. 528 Special Operations (PDF)
  30. 529 Concealed Weapon Authorization (PDF)
  31. 530 Homeland Security Unit (PDF)
  32. 531 Infectious Disease Control (PDF)
  33. 532 Clothing (PDF)
  34. 533 Use of Force & Related Equipment (PDF)
  35. 534 Automated Systems (PDF)
  36. 535 Interagency Monitoring of Probation/Parole Clients (PDF)
  37. 536 Use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (PDF)
  38. 537 Police Action Death Investigations (PDF)
  39. 538 Reporting Procedures for Discharge of Firearms (PDF)
  40. 539 Critical Incidents and Stress Management (PDF)
  41. 540 Order Maintenance and Crowd Control at City Events (PDF)
  42. 541 Police Honor Guard (PDF)
  43. 542 Separation from Employment (PDF)
  44. 543 Active Threats (PDF)
  45. 544 Bias Based Profiling (PDF)
  46. 545 Senior Police Officer (PDF)
  47. 546 Master Police Officer (PDF)
  48. 547 Dive Team (PDF)
  49. 548 Gang Activity (PDF)
  50. 549 Mobile Data Terminals (PDF)
  51. 550 Respirators (PDF)
  52. 551 Most Wanted Program (PDF)
  53. 552 Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) (PDF)
  54. 553 Automatic License Plate Readers (LAPR) (PDF)
  55. 554 Animal Control (PDF)
  56. 555 Substance Abuse (PDF)
  57. 556 Use of Naloxone & Related Equipment (PDF)
  58. 557 (UAS) Unmanned Aerial System (PDF)
  59. 558 Restorative Resting Periods (PDF)
  60. 559 Cyber Security and Information Security Practices (PDF)
  61. 560 Interaction W/LGBTQI Individuals (PDF)

600 — Administrative Service Procedures

  1. 601 Injury Procedures (PDF)
  2. 603 Public Safety Building (PDF)
  3. 604 Accreditation (PDF)
  4. 605 Distribution of Police Division Correspondence (PDF)
  5. 606 Equipment and Expendable Supplies Issue and Repairs (PDF)
  6. 607 Meals Breaks, Coffee Breaks, Eating While on Duty (PDF)
  7. 608 Ride-Along Program (PDF)
  8. 610 Property Management (PDF)
  9. 613 Firearms Safety and Range Operations (PDF)
  10. 615 Division Gymnasium (PDF)
  11. 616 Police Armory (PDF)
  12. 618 Physical Fitness and Wellness (PDF)
  13. 620 Goals and Objectives (PDF)
  14. 621 City of Hampton Grievance Procedure (PDF)
  15. 622 Probationary Officer Evaluations (PDF)
  16. 624 Towed Vehicles (PDF)
  17. 625 Police Wrecker List Procedure (PDF)
  18. 626 Forms Development and Review (PDF)
  19. 627 Division Training (PDF)
  20. 628 Training Academy (PDF)
  21. 629 Career Development (PDF)
  22. 630 Educational Incentive Program (PDF)
  23. 632 Performance Evaluations (PDF)
  24. 633 Staff/Committee Meetings (PDF)
  25. 634 Warrantless Arrests (PDF)
  26. 635 Fiscal Management (PDF)
  27. 636 Sick Leave (PDF)
  28. 637 Job Analysis and Position Classification (PDF)
  29. 639 Notification of Report Discrepancies (PDF)
  30. 641 Position Assignment Management (PDF)
  31. 646 Issuance of Virginia Uniform Summonses for Use by Private Security Companies (PDF)
  32. 647 Contractual Agreements for Law Enforcement Services (PDF)
  33. 648 Police Division Senior Management Positions (PDF)
  34. 649 Extra-Duty Employment & City-Sponsored Event Assignment (PDF)
  35. 650 Secondary Employment (Moonlighting) (PDF)

700 — Investigative Procedures

  1. 701 Homicide Scene Routine (PDF)
  2. 702 Crime Scene Protection (PDF)
  3. 703 Career Criminal Program (PDF)
  4. 704 Search and Seizure of Computer Related Equipment (PDF)
  5. 705 Stolen Property File (PDF)
  6. 706 Investigation of Sexual Assault (PDF)
  7. 707 Execution of Search Warrants (PDF)
  8. 708 Case Files (PDF)
  9. 709 Polygraph Operations (PDF)
  10. 710 Interview / Interrogation Rooms (PDF)
  11. 711 Recording Custodial Interviews / Interrogations (PDF)
  12. 712 Forensics Unit Investigative Responsibilities (PDF)
  13. 713 Eyewitness Identification (PDF)
  14. 714 Forensics Unit and Vehicles (PDF)
  15. 715 Detectives Responding to Calls (PDF)
  16. 716 Identity Theft Crimes (PDF)
  17. 717 Missing Person & Runaway Investigations (PDF)
  18. 720 Investigation Techniques (Redacted)
  19. 721 Suspending Investigations (PDF)
  20. 722 Surveillance Operations (PDF)
  21. 723 Managing Informants (PDF)
  22. 724 Vice, Drugs, And Organized Crime (PDF)
  23. 725 Criminal Intelligence (PDF)
  24. 726 Case / Event Deconfliction (PDF)
  25. 728 Use of Surveillance and Undercover Equipment (PDF)
  26. 729 Use of Surveillance and Undercover Equipment (PDF)
  27. 730 Criminal Background Investigations (PDF)

800 — Inspection and Internal Affairs

  1. 801 Internal Affairs Complaints & Investigations (PDF)
  2. 805 Personnel Early Warning System (PDF)
  3. 806 Inspections (PDF)
  4. 808 Harassment in the Work Place (PDF)

900 — Juvenile Procedures

  1. 902 Indecent Exposure (PDF)
  2. 904 Juvenile Delinquency and Crime Prevention (PDF)
  3. 905 Child Abuse and Neglect (PDF)
  4. 906 Juvenile Operations (PDF)

1000 — Traffic Procedures

  1. 1001 Public Vehicle Permits (PDF)
  2. 1002 Use of Subpoena for Witness Form (PDF)
  3. 1003 Hit and Run Investigations (PDF)
  4. 1004 Accident and Review Board (PDF)
  5. 1005 Police Traffic Radar Operations (PDF)
  6. 1006 Accidents Involving Damage to City Property / Employees (PDF)
  7. 1007 Traffic Direction and Control (PDF)
  8. 1007a Traffic Direction and Control Appendix (PDF)
  9. 1010 Traffic Accidents — Investigating and Reporting (PDF)
  10. 1011 Fatal Traffic Accident Investigation (PDF)
  11. 1011a Felony / Fatal Accident Investigation Checklist (PDF)
  12. 1012 Traffic Unit (PDF)
  13. 1013 Motor Carrier Weight and Inspection Operations (PDF)
  14. 1014 Seat Belt Enforcement (PDF)
  15. 1015 School Crossing Guards (PDF)
  16. 1016 Traffic Violations - Special Cases / Processing (PDF)
  17. 1017 Traffic Safety and Engineering Activities (PDF)
  18. 1018 Traffic Records (PDF)
  19. 1019 Traffic Related Activities (PDF)

1100 — Patrol Procedures

  1. 1126 Search Incidental to Arrest (PDF)
  2. 1127 Auxiliary Police Unit (PDF)
  3. 1128 Police Pursuits (PDF)
  4. 1129 DUI Case Processing / Preparation (PDF)
  5. 1131 Criminal Investigations (PDF)
  6. 1132 Police Cadets (PDF)
  7. 1133 Scene Supervision (PDF)
  8. 1134 Multiple Unit Response (PDF)
  9. 1135 Uniform Patrol (PDF)
  10. 1136 Field Contact Card and Arrest Sheet (PDF)
  11. 1137 Mobile Audio Video Recordings (PDF)
  12. 1138 Parking Enforcement (PDF)
  13. 1139 Alcohol Enforcement Program (PDF)
  14. 1140 Traffic Law Enforcement (PDF)
  15. 1141 Providing Police Escort Service (PDF)
  16. 1142 Assisting Motorists (PDF)
  17. 1143 Emergency / Accident Investigation Equipment (PDF)
  18. 1144 Processing Revocation / Suspension Cases (PDF)
  19. 1146 Methods of Handling Shoplifting Offenders (PDF)
  20. 1147 Custody and Transportation of Detainees (PDF)

1200 — Reserved

  1. 1201 Patrol Service Officers (PDF)

1300 — Reserved

1400 — Communications and Records Procedures

  1. 1401 Emergency Communications Center (PDF)
  2. 1402 Radio Operations (PDF)
  3. 1403 Emergency Medical Dispatching (PDF)
  4. 1404 Emergency Communications Center Administrative Procedures (PDF)
  5. 1406 Police Central Records (PDF)
  6. 1408 Dispatch Operations (PDF)
  7. 1410 Division Issued Cellular Mobile Telephones (PDF)
  8. 1416 Warrant Service (PDF)
  9. 1418 Issuance of Permit to Deal in Precious Metals (PDF)
  10. 1423 Processing Summonses (PDF)
  11. 1424 Reporting and Recovering Stolen Vehicles (PDF)
  12. 1429 Recording and Reporting System (PDF)
  13. 1430 Crime Line Telephone Procedures (PDF)

1500 — Police Vehicle Procedures

  1. 1501 Car Keys and Garage Gas Keys (PDF)
  2. 1502 Operation of Police Vehicles (PDF)
  3. 1503 Operation and Care of Canine Vehicles (PDF)
  4. 1504 Take Home Car Program (PDF)
  5. 1505 Tactical Unit Vehicle (PDF)
  6. 1506 Marine Patrol Operations (PDF)
  7. 1507 Use of Safety Belts (PDF)
  8. 1508 Bicycle Patrol (PDF)
  9. 1509 Deadlining Police Vehicles (PDF)
  10. 1510 Mobile Command Center (PDF)

1900 — Crime Prevention Procedures

  1. 1901 Duties and Responsibilities of the Crime Prevention / Community Relations Unit (PDF)
  2. 1902 Public Program Request (PDF)
  3. 1903 Division Social Media Networking (PDF)
  4. 1904 Police Explorer Program (PDF)
  5. 1906 Police Funerals (PDF)
  6. 1907 Law Enforcement Intern Program (PDF)
  7. 1908 Volunteer Program (PDF)

2100 — Planning and Analysis Procedures

  1. 2101 Planning Unit Responsibilities (PDF)
  2. 2102 Real Time Information Center (PDF)
  3. 2104 Project Research and Development (PDF)
  4. 2106 Grant Administration (PDF)
  5. 2107 Workload Assessments (PDF)