Our Policy and
Procedure manual is constantly updated. Officers are not
provided with a hard copy manual, but have access electronically via a
web based program by PowerDMS.
This page
provides links to the Town of Madison Policy and Procedure Manual
updated on June 17, 2009. This manual is considered a living
document and is constantly changing. Click on the Document ID to view the
policy.
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Document Index |
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Document ID |
Document Type |
Subject |
Description |
| AOC |
Policy and Procedure |
Articles of Conduct |
Articles of Conduct |
| Ethics |
Policy and Procedure |
Code of Ethics |
Code of Ethics |
| Mission |
Policy and Procedure |
Mission Statement |
Mission Statement |
| Statement |
Policy and Procedure |
Chief's Statement |
Statement for the Police Chief on Policy and Procedures |
| Values |
Policy and Procedure |
Values Statement |
Values Statement |
| Vision |
Policy and Procedure |
Vision Statement |
Vision Statement |
| 001 |
Policy and Procedure |
Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operation |
The purpose of this document is to establish a policy
for the operation and use of emergency vehicles by the
officers of the Town of Madison Police Department. The use
of police emergency vehicles for non-emergency operations,
emergency operations, pursuits, roadblocks, silent responses
to crimes, escorts of other vehicles and transportation of
sick and/or injured persons will be addressed in this policy
as well as controlled-deflation devices. |
| 001a |
Policy and Procedure |
Pursuit Information Needed |
When an officer is involved in a pursuit please forward
the report to your shift supervisor. Make sure the below
information is in the report. If we assist another agency
that is involved in a pursuit, a dictated report will need
to be completed with the below information in the report.
Removed on 03/17/08: covered by Use of Force Report |
| 002 |
Policy and Procedure |
Strip Searches |
The purpose of this policy is to state the guidelines
under which Department personnel may perform strip searches
of detained persons. |
| 003 |
Policy and Procedure |
Use of Force |
The purpose of this policy is to provide law enforcement
officers of this agency with guidelines for the use of
deadly and non-deadly force. |
| 003a |
Policy and Procedure |
Use of Force Documentation Check List |
Use of Force Documentation Check List |
| 004 |
Policy and Procedure |
Complaint Review |
The purpose of this policy is to inform all sworn
employees of departmental procedures for addressing
complaints of misbehavior and misconduct. This policy does
not supersede applicable laws, statutes, ordinances or rules
of the State of Wisconsin, Town of Madison, or Town of
Madison Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. |
| 005 |
Policy and Procedure |
Police Records |
To provide guidelines for the custody, security and
delivery of official Town of Madison Police Department
records or information. |
| 005a |
Policy and Procedure |
Public Records Public Notice |
The Town of Madison Police Department is designated as
an official authority for the keeping of police related
records. The Chief of Police is the official legal custodian
of Police Department records. |
| 006 |
Policy and Procedure |
Domestic Abuse |
The official response of this Department is to recognize
that domestic abuse involves serious criminal offenses. The
intent of this policy is two-fold: 1. To maximize protection
for victims of domestic abuse. 2. To hold the Predominant
Aggressor accountable for his/her abusive behavior. |
| 011 |
Policy and Procedure |
City-County Underground Parking Access Pass |
No longer active policy. |
| 016 |
Policy and Procedure |
Operation of Emergency Vehicles |
The purpose of this policy is to provide written
guidelines for officers while operating emergency vehicles
and exceeding posted speed limits. |
| 018 |
Policy and Procedure |
Impact Weapons |
The purpose of this policy is to provide officers of
this law enforcement agency with direction on when and how
to use their Baton. |
| 019 |
Policy and Procedure |
Firearms |
The purpose of this policy is to provide officers of
this law enforcement agency with guidelines in the safe use
and deployment of department authorized firearms. |
| 020 |
Policy and Procedure |
Kinetic Energy Impact Projectiles |
The purpose of this policy is to provide officers of
this law enforcement agency with direction on when and how
to use Kinetic Energy Impact Projectiles (KEIP). |
| 021 |
Policy and Procedure |
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Chemical Agents |
The purpose of this policy is to provide officers of
this law enforcement agency with direction on when and how
to use Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Chemical Agents. |
| 022 |
Policy and Procedure |
Electronic Control Device |
The purpose of this policy is to provide trained law
enforcement officers of this agency with guidelines for the
safe use and deployment of Department approved Electronic
Control Devices (ECD). (Taser X26) |
| 023 |
Policy and Procedure |
Juvenile Records |
To establish guidelines for release of juvenile records
as a result of several new provisions of law that became
effective on July 1, 1996. |
| 031 |
Policy and Procedure |
Military Leave |
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines
for the uniform accounting of military leave and outline
entitlement, requests, military duty certifications as well
as the leave scheduling process. |
| 032 |
Policy and Procedure |
Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace |
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear and
understandable guidelines that illustrate the Town of
Madison’s goal of maintaining a professional workplace
environment free from harassment and discrimination for all
employees. |
| 033 |
Policy and Procedure |
Use of Town of Madison Computers/Internet/IT |
The purpose of this policy is to provide employees with
guidelines in the use, care and control of Town of Madison
Police Department computers and the Internet. |
| 034 |
Policy and Procedure |
Work Related Injury or Illness |
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and
information to department members concerning work-related
injuries and illnesses. |
| 035 |
Policy and Procedure |
Employee Contact Information |
To provide guidance to employees in maintaining current
address and/or telephone number information to facilitate
communication between the town and the employee. |
| 036 |
Policy and Procedure |
Family Medical Leave Act |
The purpose of this policy is to briefly describe some
of your rights and responsibilities under Federal and WI
Family Medical Leave laws (FMLA); however, this policy does
not, nor is it intended to, spell out every right and
responsibility under the two laws. |
| 050 |
Policy and Procedure |
Overtime |
The purpose of this policy is to provide a structure for
monitoring, managing and controlling the use of personnel
overtime. Consistency how officers fill overtime assignments
are imperative. |
| 051 |
Policy and Procedure |
Incident Notification Requirements |
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines as
to when the Chief of Police shall be notified of certain
events or incidents. |
| 052 |
Policy and Procedure |
Uniform and Appearance Requirements and Spec |
To establish a uniform policy that will be applicable to
all sworn personnel of the Department. |
| 053 |
Policy and Procedure |
Ride Along Program |
To establish guidelines to civilians and sworn officers
not employed by the Town of Madison Police Department to
ride with a police officer. |
| 054 |
Policy and Procedure |
Bloodborne Pathogens |
The Department realizes that police officers and some
non-sworn personnel, in the course of their duties may be
exposed to potentially infectious materials. The Department
is responsible for making certain safety equipment available
to minimize exposure. Although the Department is responsible
for the provision of safety equipment, each individual has a
responsibility to use and maintain the equipment properly. |
| 054-DA |
Policy and Procedure |
DA memo regarding HIV testing |
Memo issued by DA Blanchard regarding HIV testing. |
| 055 |
Policy and Procedure |
Chain of Command |
The purpose of this policy is to define and provide
unity of command, span of control, and assignment of
authority and responsibility in the Town of Madison Police
Department. This policy will also designate the order of
succession of command in the event of the absence of the
Chief of Police. |
| 058 |
Policy and Procedure |
Payroll Procedures |
The purpose of this procedure is to provide all
personnel with guidelines on the preparation and completion
of individual payroll records. |
| 059 |
Policy and Procedure |
Awards and Commendations |
The purpose and objective of this policy is to establish
department-wide guidelines in recognizing members of the
Town of Madison Police Department that distinguish
themselves by performing a service or services over and
above what is normally expected in similar circumstances.
The Department also wants to recognize citizens who assist
others including members of the Town of Madison Police
Department over and above what is normally expected of them. |
| 060 |
Policy and Procedure |
Credit Card use, Gas Card use and Purchases |
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures
for the purchase of goods and services and employee
reimbursements necessary for the operation of the Town of
Madison Police Department. |
| 061 |
Policy and Procedure |
Secondary Employment |
The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines to
govern employment by members of the Town of Madison Police
Department. |
| 063 |
Policy and Procedure |
Training Request policy |
Requesting training procedures. |
| 064 |
Policy and Procedure |
Media Releases |
The purpose of this policy is to provide police officers
with guidelines when releasing information to members of the
media without harming the department's interests or the
rights of the accused and/or suspects. |
| 065 |
Policy and Procedure |
Police Internship Program |
To establish a program that will allow selected students
from recognized colleges and universities who are pursuing a
degree in the field of Criminal Justice to experience and
observe the day-to-day operations and functions of the Town
of Madison Police Department. |
| 066 |
Policy and Procedure |
Cellular Telephone Use |
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines
for the use of cellular telephones, pagers and other
electronic communication devices that are department issued
and personal cellular telephones and other electronic
equipment use while members are on-duty. |
| 067 |
Policy and Procedure |
Vacation and Holiday Scheduling |
The purpose of this policy and procedure is to establish
the number of personnel allowed earned time off from duty
and to regulate time off. |
| 099 |
Policy and Procedure |
Definitions |
The purpose of this document is to establish a standard
set of definitions for Town of Madison Policy and
Procedures. |
| 200 |
Policy and Procedure |
Stolen Auto Reporting |
To provide guidance to department members in reporting
stolen autos and autos that has been “loaned” out for
other purposes. |
| 201 |
Policy and Procedure |
Calls for Service - Alliant Energy Center |
To provide officers with guidance in handling calls for
service on Alliant Center’s property. |
| 202 |
Policy and Procedure |
High Risk Incident Response |
The purpose of this policy it to guide officers in their
decision-making while investigating High Risk Incidents and
provide officers with the necessary authority to request for
mutual aid assistance from other agencies. |
| 203 |
Policy and Procedure |
Department Response to Major Incidents |
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance to
department members on implementing the departmental response
plan to major incidents. |
| 204 |
Policy and Procedure |
Towing of Vehicles |
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for
all officers when towing vehicles and documenting towing
information. |
| 205 |
Policy and Procedure |
Arrest Decisions |
The purpose of this policy is to define the authority of
officers to make arrests and to establish guidelines for
effecting arrests, both with and without a warrant. Such
guidelines shall serve to ensure that all rights and
privileges afforded citizens during arrest situations will
be diligently protected. |
| 206 |
Policy and Procedure |
Police Service Dog |
The Police Service Dog program was established to
augment police services in the Town of Madison. The purpose
of this policy is to provide guidelines for the utilization
of the police service dog in accomplishing the department’s
goals and objectives. |
| 209 |
Policy and Procedure |
False Alarms |
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines
for officers in handling false alarm calls received by this
department and the management of the Town’s False Alarm
Ordinance. |
| 210 |
Policy and Procedure |
Community Policing |
The Town of Madison Police Department is committed to
working with our Neighborhood Associations, residents,
businesses and other stakeholders to create a safe
environment for residents and visitors. |
| 211 |
Policy and Procedure |
Mobile Video Recorder |
The purpose of this policy is to provide law enforcement
agencies with guidelines for the use, management, storage,
and retrieval of audio/visual media recorded by mobile video
recorders (MVR). |
| 212 |
Policy and Procedure |
High Risk Apprehension Team |
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the policy
and procedure for the formation of the Town of Madison
Police Department High Risk Apprehension Team (HRAT), its
purpose and activation. |
| 213 |
Policy and Procedure |
VARDA |
To provide officer guidance on the installation and
operation of the Voice Alerting Radio Detection Alarm (VARDA)
to detect criminal activity. |
| 500 |
Policy and Procedure |
Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation |
The purpose of this procedure is to establish guidelines
and procedures for crashes that the Town of Madison Police
Department investigates. |
| 600 |
Policy and Procedure |
Evidence and Property |
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines
for officers in the handling of evidence and property in the
possession of the Town of Madison Police Department. |
| 601 |
Policy and Procedure |
Case Management |
This procedure is designed to provide guidance in the
management of investigative cases brought to the attention
of the department. |
| 602 |
Policy and Procedure |
Court Officer |
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines
for performance of the assignment of Court Officer for the
department. |
| 603 |
Policy and Procedure |
Worthless Checks |
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines
to officers concerning the Department’s response to
worthless check cases. |
| 604 |
Policy and Procedure |
Handling of Suspicious Items, Packages and Mail |
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines
for the handling of suspicious items, packages and mail. |
| 605 |
Policy and Procedure |
Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service |
Equipment and Property Disposal Property The purpose of
this policy is to comply with State of Wisconsin, Office of
Justice Assistance and Wisconsin Technical College System
Foundation rules regarding disposal of equipment and
property received through the Department of Defense Excess
Equipment Acquisition Program. |
| 606 |
Policy and Procedure |
Eyewitness Identification |
To establish guidelines for the use of eyewitness
identification procedures involving photo arrays, live
lineups, showups, & facial composites. Further, to reduce
the risk of wrongful conviction of innocent persons while
increasing the probability of convicting the guilty persons. |
| 610 |
Policy and Procedure |
Financial Transactions |
The purpose of policy is to state the guidelines under
which department personnel shall obtain and dispense funds
to be used for controlled substance purchases and informant
expenses in drug investigations. |
| 611 |
Policy and Procedure |
Handling Informants |
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines
for proper documentation, utilization and compensation of
Confidential Informants, Confidential Sources and
Investigative Sources. |
| 700 |
Policy and Procedure |
Juveniles |
It is the purpose of this policy to provide officers
guidelines on dealing with juvenile issues. |
| 701 |
Policy and Procedure |
Safe Place for Newborns |
The purpose of this policy is to provide police officers
with guidelines to follow when taking into custody a child
whom a law enforcement officer believes to be 72 hours old
or younger and the parent of the child relinquishes custody
of the child and does not express an intent to return for
the child. |
| 800 |
Policy and Procedure |
TIME System Security |
The rapid and efficient exchange of information between
law enforcement agencies has been recognized as one of the
major elements of crime control and apprehension. Providing
a central system for the collection and dissemination of
information of mutual concern to law enforcement agencies
represents a forward approach to solving a common problem.
The TIME (Transaction Information for Management of
Enforcement) System was implemented to address this problem. |
| 801 |
Policy and Procedure |
TIME System Training |
The purpose of this policy is to insure compliance with
NCIC policy and regulations concerning training
requirements. |
| 802 |
Policy and Procedure |
Criminal History Records Information (CHRI) |
CHRI means information collected by criminal justice
agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable
descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions,
indictments, information or other formal criminal charges
and any disposition arising there from, sentencing,
correctional supervision and release (Department of Justice,
Rules and Regulations on Criminal Justice Information
Systems, 41 CFR 11714, March 19, 1976). |
| 803 |
Policy and Procedure |
TIME System Data Entries |
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to
TIME System users in making data entries. Entry of data in
the TIME System can only be accomplished if the agency has
proper documentation. |
| 804 |
Policy and Procedure |
TIME System Record Validation |
To provide guidance to employees on proper validation
procedures and techniques to assure that all record entries
in the CIB and NCIC files are accurate and up to date. |
| 805 |
Policy and Procedure |
TIME System Hits |
To provide guidance to TIME System users regarding Hit
Confirmation Requests. |
