GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 3 MANUAL

Numbers that do not fall in the sequence are not used in an ever-changing job field, these missing numbers are made available for additions and potential changes in the manual. Volume 2 Field Operations 200 through 299, and Volume 3 Evidence and Property 300 and 301. General Order Numbering coincides with the Volume number, Volume 1 Administration, which is currently GO's 001 through 199. Scroll down to review the Department’s published General Orders.

Policies marked as Published are implemented Department-wide as well as being available on the City’s public-facing website. Citizens can obtain a copy upon request per Chapter 14, Article 2 NMSA 1978, The Inspection of Public Records Act. Policies marked as Being Edited/Revised means that department personnel is editing or revising the policy following GO-163, and the policy will not be available online. Ensuring the policy reflects what currently is practiced within the Department. The Las Cruces Police Department aligns its policies with best practices and current laws, including federal, state, local, and case laws. Policy & Procedure Development RevisionsĬitizens can find policy development and publication in GO-163 Policy and procedure development. Some General Orders may not apply to civilian staff.

GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 3 MANUAL

General Orders Manual contains relevant information for all employees and, at times, specific employees of the department. Procedures are approved methods of handling, responding to, or dealing with given situations. Rules are directives designed to govern those situations in which no deviation or exception is permitted. Definitions provide clarification of specific terms used in this manual. Policies are general statements that guide the department and its personnel in establishing missions and goals. General Orders shall follow the guidelines outlined in General Order 163, Policy Procedure Development. The General Orders Manual of the Las Cruces Police Department is formatted into six volumes with four currently being used: The Las Cruces Police Department's General Orders are also available on the City of Las Cruces Municode website.

The Las Cruces Police Department SOPs are referred to as General Orders. These General Orders are compiled, adapted, and published by the Chief of Police's authority with the City Manager's approval and concurrence for information, guidance, government, discipline, and administration of the Las Cruces Police Department and its personnel. Standard Operating Procedures are methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or designated situations.

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