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General Orders


At the Stockton Police Department, we are committed to being open and accountable as we strive to provide a safe and secure community through procedurally-just police practices. These General Orders (policies and procedures) guide the Department's daily operations.

The Stockton Police Department is currently rewriting and replacing all existing General Orders with new policies. As General Orders are replaced, the older versions will be removed from the below General Order dropdown. The Policy Manual link below is regularly updated and contains all new policies issued.


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  • A-01.1     Accountability and Supervision
    document Header A-01.1     Accountability and Supervision
  • A-01     General Orders
    document Header A-01     General Orders
  • A-02    Roll Calls
    document Header A-02    Roll Calls
  • A-03    Daily Assignment Sheet
    document Header A-03    Daily Assignment Sheet
  • A-05    Field Training Officer
    document Header A-05    Field Training Officer
  • A-06    Staff Meetings
    document Header A-06    Staff Meetings
  • A-08    Personnel Out of Town
    document Header A-08    Personnel Out of Town
  • A-09    Grants
    document Header A-09    Grants
  • A-10    Military Leave
    document Header A-10    Military Leave
  • A-11    Modified Duty Program
    document Header A-11    Modified Duty Program
  • A-13    Use of Training Facility
    document Header A-13    Use of Training Facility
  • A-14    Overtime
    document Header A-14    Overtime
  • A-15    Shift Trades
    document Header A-15    Shift Trades
  • A-16   Officer Reinstatement
    document Header A-16   Officer Reinstatement
  • B-01    Radio Procedure
    document Header B-01    Radio Procedure
  • B-02    Telecommunications Center Manual
    document Header B-02    Telecommunications Center Manual
  • B-03    Calif Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System
    document Header B-03    Calif Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System
  • B-05    Incident Command System
    document Header B-05    Incident Command System
  • B-06    Telecommunications Center Recording Use Policy
    document Header B-06    Telecommunications Center Recording Use Policy
  • B-07    Lobby/Counter Reports
    document Header B-07    Lobby/Counter Reports
  • B-07a  On-Line Reporting
    document Header B-07a  On-Line Reporting
  • B-07b  Telephone Report Unit (TRU)
    document Header B-07b  Telephone Report Unit (TRU)
  • B-08      Premise History File
    document Header B-08      Premise History File
  • C-03    Confidentiality of DMV Files
    document Header C-03    Confidentiality of DMV Files
  • C-04    Employee Deaths or Serious Injuries
    document Header C-04    Employee Deaths or Serious Injuries
  • C-07    Elected or Campaigning Officials Requests
    document Header C-07    Elected or Campaigning Officials Requests
  • D-01a  Gun Violence Restraining Order
    document Header D-01a  Gun Violence Restraining Order
  • D-01     Restraining Orders
    document Header D-01     Restraining Orders
  • D-02    Emergency Protective Orders
    document Header D-02    Emergency Protective Orders
  • D-03    Domestic Violence
    document Header D-03    Domestic Violence
  • D-04    Elder Abuse
    document Header D-04    Elder Abuse
  • D-05    Sexual Assault Investigation
    document Header D-05    Sexual Assault Investigation
  • D-06    Child Abuse, Neglect Cases
    document Header D-06    Child Abuse, Neglect Cases
  • D-07    Child Molestation
    document Header D-07    Child Molestation
  • D-09    California Sex and Arson Registry / 290 Registrants
    document Header D-09    California Sex and Arson Registry / 290 Registrants
  • D-10    Missing Persons
    document Header D-10    Missing Persons
  • D-12    Homeless Subjects / Illegal Lodging
    document Header D-12    Homeless Subjects / Illegal Lodging
  • E-02    Emergency Access to Public and Private Buildings
    document Header E-02    Emergency Access to Public and Private Buildings
  • E-03    Power Shortages
    document Header E-03    Power Shortages
  • E-04    Access Control
    document Header E-04    Access Control
  • E-05    Personnel Emergency Response Plan
    document Header E-05    Personnel Emergency Response Plan
  • F-01    Equipment Issuance
    document Header F-01    Equipment Issuance
  • F-02    Police Equipment
    document Header F-02    Police Equipment
  • F-02a  Military Equipment Usage
    document Header F-02a  Military Equipment Usage
  • F-03    Reimbursement for Non-City Issued Clothing
    document Header F-03    Reimbursement for Non-City Issued Clothing
  • F-04    Employment Identification Cards
    document Header F-04    Employment Identification Cards
  • G-01    Property Room Operation
    document Header G-01    Property Room Operation
  • G-02    Booking of Evidence/Property
    document Header G-02    Booking of Evidence/Property
  • G-03    Booking of Money
    document Header G-03    Booking of Money
  • G-06    Narcotics Disposal
    document Header G-06    Narcotics Disposal
  • G-07    Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Policy
    document Header G-07    Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Policy
  • H-01    Records Unit Restriction
    document Header H-01    Records Unit Restriction
  • I-03      Workplace Violence
    document Header I-03      Workplace Violence
  • I-04      Cellular Phones/Electronic Messaging Devices
    document Header I-04      Cellular Phones/Electronic Messaging Devices
  • I-04a     Internet Posting & Use of Social Media
    document Header I-04a     Internet Posting & Use of Social Media
  • I-05      Reporting Party Contact
    document Header I-05      Reporting Party Contact
  • I-06      Departmental Reports
    document Header I-06      Departmental Reports
  • I-07      Performance Evaluation
    document Header I-07      Performance Evaluation
  • I-08      Outside Employment
    document Header I-08      Outside Employment
  • I-09a    Uniform Specifications
    document Header I-09a    Uniform Specifications
  • I-09       Grooming Standards
    document Header I-09       Grooming Standards
  • I-10      Tobacco Products
    document Header I-10      Tobacco Products
  • I-11        Hate/Bias Crimes
    document Header I-11        Hate/Bias Crimes
  • J-01       Use of Closed Circuit Television Cameras
    document Header J-01       Use of Closed Circuit Television Cameras
  • J-04      Automated License Plate Readers
    document Header J-04      Automated License Plate Readers
  • J-05      Stockton Police Observation Truck
    document Header J-05      Stockton Police Observation Truck
  • K-01      Community Service Officer
    document Header K-01      Community Service Officer
  • K-02      Senior Community Service Officer
    document Header K-02      Senior Community Service Officer
  • K-03      Departmental Chaplain
    document Header K-03      Departmental Chaplain
  • K-04a     Professional Intervention and Outreach
    document Header K-04a     Professional Intervention and Outreach
  • K-04       Peer Support Counseling Program
    document Header K-04       Peer Support Counseling Program
  • K-06      Employee Safety Committee's
    document Header K-06      Employee Safety Committee's
  • K-07      Police Reserve Program
    document Header K-07      Police Reserve Program
  • K-08      Equestrian Unit
    document Header K-08      Equestrian Unit
  • K-09      Community Advisory Board
    document Header K-09      Community Advisory Board
  • L-01      Translators
    document Header L-01      Translators
  • L-02        Labor Disputes
    document Header L-02        Labor Disputes
  • L-03        Expressive Activity/Solicitation
    document Header L-03        Expressive Activity/Solicitation
  • M-01      Fires
    document Header M-01      Fires
  • M-02      Arson
    document Header M-02      Arson
  • M-03      Downed Airplanes
    document Header M-03      Downed Airplanes
  • N-01      Robbery Alarm Calls
    document Header N-01      Robbery Alarm Calls
  • N-02      Burglary Alarms
    document Header N-02      Burglary Alarms
  • N-03      Bank Alarm Tracking System
    document Header N-03      Bank Alarm Tracking System
  • O-01      Citation Book (Criminal Violations)
    document Header O-01      Citation Book (Criminal Violations)
  • O-02      Parking Citations
    document Header O-02      Parking Citations
  • O-03      Citation Book (Traffic Violations)
    document Header O-03      Citation Book (Traffic Violations)
  • O-04      Parking Citation Voids
    document Header O-04      Parking Citation Voids
  • P-01      Arrest Procedure
    document Header P-01      Arrest Procedure
  • P-02      Prisoner Procedures
    document Header P-02      Prisoner Procedures
  • P-02a    Shoplifting Arrests
    document Header P-02a    Shoplifting Arrests
  • P-02b    Shoplifting Arrests On-Line Reporting
    document Header P-02b    Shoplifting Arrests On-Line Reporting
  • P-03      Adult Booking Procedures
    document Header P-03      Adult Booking Procedures
  • P-05      Juvenile Arrests & Detentions
    document Header P-05      Juvenile Arrests & Detentions
  • P-06      Booking Procedures for Juveniles at the Juvenile Justice Center
    document Header P-06      Booking Procedures for Juveniles at the Juvenile Justice Center
  • P-07      Citizen's Arrests
    document Header P-07      Citizen's Arrests
  • P-09      Police Department's Holding Facility
    document Header P-09      Police Department's Holding Facility
  • P-10      Photos and Fingerprints
    document Header P-10      Photos and Fingerprints
  • P-11      Parole and Probation Violators
    document Header P-11      Parole and Probation Violators
  • P-12      Misdemeanor Citations
    document Header P-12      Misdemeanor Citations
  • P-13      Dealing With Military Personnel
    document Header P-13      Dealing With Military Personnel
  • P-14      Handling of Undocumented Immigrants
    document Header P-14      Handling of Undocumented Immigrants
  • P-15      Diplomatic and Consular Officials
    document Header P-15      Diplomatic and Consular Officials
  • P-16      Arrest Warrants
    document Header P-16      Arrest Warrants
  • P-17      Warrants, Out-Of-State (Fugitive)
    document Header P-17      Warrants, Out-Of-State (Fugitive)
  • P-18      Service of Arrest Warrants
    document Header P-18      Service of Arrest Warrants
  • P-19      Traffic Infraction Warrants
    document Header P-19      Traffic Infraction Warrants
  • P-20      Marijuana Cases
    document Header P-20      Marijuana Cases
  • P-21      Disposition of Arrest and Court Action
    document Header P-21      Disposition of Arrest and Court Action
  • P-22      Suspect Identification
    document Header P-22      Suspect Identification
  • P-23      Drug Recognition Officer
    document Header P-23      Drug Recognition Officer
  • P-24      Parole and Probation Searches
    document Header P-24      Parole and Probation Searches
  • P-25      Loud Music and Party Calls
    document Header P-25      Loud Music and Party Calls
  • P-26      Pawn Shops and Secondhand Dealers
    document Header P-26      Pawn Shops and Secondhand Dealers
  • Q-01a     Handguns
    document Header Q-01a     Handguns
  • Q-01b    Colt M-16A Rifle
    document Header Q-01b    Colt M-16A Rifle
  • Q-01f      Firearms Qualifications
    document Header Q-01f      Firearms Qualifications
  • Q-01i      Leg Restraints
    document Header Q-01i      Leg Restraints
  • Q-01j      Shotgun Use
    document Header Q-01j      Shotgun Use
  • Q-01n      Use of Firearms     
    document Header Q-01n      Use of Firearms     
  • Q-01p      Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
    document Header Q-01p      Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
  • Q-01r      Transporting Prisoners By Aircraft
    document Header Q-01r      Transporting Prisoners By Aircraft
  • Q-02      Search Warrants
    document Header Q-02      Search Warrants
  • Q-04      Mobile Field Force Team
    document Header Q-04      Mobile Field Force Team
  • Q-06      Officer-Involved Shooting/Shooting Review Board
    document Header Q-06      Officer-Involved Shooting/Shooting Review Board
  • Q-07      Handling Firearms
    document Header Q-07      Handling Firearms
  • Q-10      Critical Incident Investigation Team
    document Header Q-10      Critical Incident Investigation Team
  • R-04      Reimbursement for Victims of Crimes
    document Header R-04      Reimbursement for Victims of Crimes
  • R-05      Skeletal Remains/Bones
    document Header R-05      Skeletal Remains/Bones
  • S-02      Injuries on City Property
    document Header S-02      Injuries on City Property
  • S-03      Safety & Occupational Health Program
    document Header S-03      Safety & Occupational Health Program
  • T-01      Collision Investigation
    document Header T-01      Collision Investigation
  • T-02      Collisions Involving City Vehicles
    document Header T-02      Collisions Involving City Vehicles
  • T-03      Employee-Involved Vehicle Collision Review Committee
    document Header T-03      Employee-Involved Vehicle Collision Review Committee
  • T-04      School Bus Collisions
    document Header T-04      School Bus Collisions
  • T-05      Traffic Hazard (Signs, Signals, Trees, Bushes, Etc.)
    document Header T-05      Traffic Hazard (Signs, Signals, Trees, Bushes, Etc.)
  • T-06      Sobrieties
    document Header T-06      Sobrieties
  • T-07      Drunk Driving Arrests Involving Accidents
    document Header T-07      Drunk Driving Arrests Involving Accidents
  • T-08      Stranded Motorists
    document Header T-08      Stranded Motorists
  • T-09      Towing of Vehicles
    document Header T-09      Towing of Vehicles
  • T-10      Verification of Vehicle
    document Header T-10      Verification of Vehicle
  • T-11      Abandoned Autos
    document Header T-11      Abandoned Autos
  • T-12      Parking Meters
    document Header T-12      Parking Meters
  • U-01      Stolen Vehicles
    document Header U-01      Stolen Vehicles
  • U-02      Stolen Boats
    document Header U-02      Stolen Boats
  • V-03      Use of Private Vehicles for Police Work
    document Header V-03      Use of Private Vehicles for Police Work
  • V-04      Driving, Maintaining Police Vehicles
    document Header V-04      Driving, Maintaining Police Vehicles
  • V-05      Patrol Wagon
    document Header V-05      Patrol Wagon
  • V-06      Unmanned Aircraft System
    document Header V-06      Unmanned Aircraft System
  • V-07      Air Support Unit Operations
    document Header V-07      Air Support Unit Operations
  • W-01    Civilian Riders
    document Header W-01    Civilian Riders
  • W-02    Concealed Carry Weapons Permit
    document Header W-02    Concealed Carry Weapons Permit
  • W-03    Retiree Identification and Concealed Weapon Renewal
    document Header W-03    Retiree Identification and Concealed Weapon Renewal
  • X-01      Explosive Storage Facility
    document Header X-01      Explosive Storage Facility
  • X-02      Bombs, Explosive Material Handling
    document Header X-02      Bombs, Explosive Material Handling
  • X-02a    Explosive Breaching
    document Header X-02a    Explosive Breaching
  • X-03      Hazardous Materials Incident
    document Header X-03      Hazardous Materials Incident
  • X-04      Radioactive Material
    document Header X-04      Radioactive Material
  • X-05      Evacuation of San Joaquin County Courthouse and Annex
    document Header X-05      Evacuation of San Joaquin County Courthouse and Annex
  • X-06      Evacuation of City Hall
    document Header X-06      Evacuation of City Hall
  • X-07      Evacuation of the Facility Basement
    document Header X-07      Evacuation of the Facility Basement
  • Y-01    Animal Calls
    document Header Y-01    Animal Calls
  • Z-01      Awards and Commendations
    document Header Z-01      Awards and Commendations

Policies1 document

  • Stockton Police Department Policy Manual
    document Header Stockton Police Department Policy Manual
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