Resources

Chapter 1

• 1.2.6  Annual Bias-Based Policing Report APD (pdf)

Chapter 4

• 4.1.1 Background Investigation Report - Sample Report (pdf)

Chapter 6

• 6.2.3 Annual Use of Force Analysis Arkansas PD (pdf)
  Note: Arkansas UOF Analysis utilizes the KLEAP UOF Database
• 6.2.3 Annual Use of Force Analysis Topeka PD (pdf)
• 6.2.3 Annual Use of Force Analysis Arlington PD (pdf)
• 6.2.3 Annual Use of Force Analysis Montgomery County PD (pdf)

Chapter 8

• 8.2.2 Annual Vehicle Pursuit Analysis Arkansas PD (pdf)
• 8.2.2 Annual Vehicle Pursuit Analysis Chattanooga PD (pdf)
• 8.2.2 Annual Vehicle Pursuit Analysis Dublin PD (pdf)
• 8.2.2 Annual Vehicle Pursuit Analysis Knoxville PD (pdf)
• 8.2.2 Annual Vehicle Pursuit Analysis Montgomery County PD (pdf)

Chapter 16

• 16.1.3 Annual Report Kansas City Kansas PD (pdf)
• 16.1.3 Annual Report Andover PD (pdf)
• 16.1.3 Annual Report Shawnee PD (pdf)

Chapter 22

• 22.1.5 Property and Evidence Compliance Review Aurora PD (pdf)

Legal Disclaimer

The model policies provided by the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP) are offered as reference materials to assist agencies in developing and maintaining written directives.

These model policies are not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with legal counsel. Agencies are responsible for reviewing, modifying, adopting, and implementing policies that are consistent with applicable laws, regulations, court decisions, local requirements, and agency operations.

KLEAP makes no representation or warranty that any model policy is legally sufficient, complete, current, or appropriate for any specific agency or circumstance. Agencies are encouraged to have all policies reviewed by legal counsel prior to implementation.

The use, modification, adoption, and implementation of these policies are the sole responsibility of the adopting agency.

Possession or adoption of a model policy does not, by itself, demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards. Agencies must implement applicable requirements and maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with KLEAP standards.

Chapter 1 - Agency Role and Authority
1.1.1 Oath of Office and Employment
1.1.2 Code of Ethics
1.1.3 Consular Notification and Access
1.2.1 Legal Authority Defined
1.2.2 Constitutional Compliance
1.2.3 Search and Seizure
1.2.4 Unannounced (No-Knock) Entries
1.2.5 Arrests
1.2.6 Biased Policing
1.2.7 Duty to Intervene and Report
1.2.8 Strip Searches
1.2.9 Body Cavity Searches

Chapter 2 - Management
2.1.1 Organizational Structure
2.2.1 Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority
2.3.1 CLEO Notification
2.4.1 Command Protocol
2.4.2 Lawful Orders and Command Directives
2.5.1 Written Directive System
2.5.2 Written Directive Dissemination and Storage
2.6.1 Agency Goals and Objectives
2.7.1 Cash Account Maintenance
2.8.1 Mutual Aid During Declared Emergencies
2.9.1 Community Partnership Activities
2.10.1 Line Inspections
2.10.2 Staff Inspections

Chapter 3 - Conditions and Benefits
3.1.1 Job Descriptions - Maintenance and Availability
3.2.1 Agency Issued Clothing
3.2.2 Authorized Equipment
3.2.3 Employee Issued Identification
3.2.4 Personnel Support Services Program
3.3.1 Off-Duty Employment
3.3.2 Extra-Duty Employment
3.3.3 Contracted Law Enforcement Services
3.4.1 Employee Grievance Process
3.4.2 Employee Grievance Appeal Process
3.5.1 Employee Performance Evaluations System

Chapter 4 - Recruitment and Selection
4.1.1 Pre-Employment Background Investigations
4.1.2 Pre-Employment Medical Exam and Drug Screening
4.1.3 Pre-Employment Psychological Examination
4.1.4 Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion Plan (PLAN)

Chapter 5 - Professional Standards
5.1.1 Personnel Conduct and Appearance
5.1.2 Unlawful Harassment and Retaliation
5.1.3 Disciplinary System
5.1.4 Supervisory Role in the Disciplinary Process
5.1.5 Early Intervention System
5.2.1 Complaint Investigations
5.2.2 Complaint Records
5.3.1 Complainant Notification
5.3.2 Notification of Alleged Misconduct

Chapter 6 - Use of Force
6.1.1 Use of Force
6.1.2 Use of Deadly Force
6.1.3 Rendering Medical Aid
6.2.1 Reporting Use of Force
6.2.2 Administrative Review of Use of Force Reports
6.2.3 Annual Analysis of Use of Force Reports
6.2.4 Use of Force Reassignment
6.3.1 Use of Authorized Less-Lethal Weapons
6.3.2 Authorized Weapons and Ammunition
6.3.3 Weapons Proficiency and Training Requirements

Chapter 7 - Training
7.1.1 Training Records Management
7.2.1 Initial Law Enforcement Training
7.2.2 Annual In-Service Training
7.3.1 Training Upon Promotion

Chapter 8 - Patrol
8.1.1 Emergency Response Coverage
8.1.2 Agency Animals
8.2.1 Police Response
8.2.2 Vehicle Pursuits
8.2.3 Administrative Review of Vehicle Pursuit Reports
8.2.4 Annual Analysis of Vehicle Pursuits
8.2.5 Missing Persons
8.2.6 Mental Health Crisis Response
8.2.7 Domestic Violence
8.2.8 Submission of Sexual Assault Kits for Testing
8.2.9 Stalking
8.3.1 Emergency Lights and Siren
8.3.2 Vehicle Equipment and Supplies
8.3.3 Safety Restraining Devices
8.3.4 Body Armor
8.3.5 Mobile Computing Devices Use
8.3.6 Audio and Video Recording Devices

Chapter 9 - Criminal Investigations
9.1.1 Follow-Up Investigation Assignment and Tracking
9.1.2 Conducting Preliminary and Follow-Up Investigations
9.2.1 Informants
9.2.2 Eyewitness Identification
9.2.3 Review of Unsolved Cases

Chapter 10 - Juvenile Operations
10.1.1 Handling Juvenile Offenders
10.1.2 Taking Juveniles into Custody
10.1.3 Juvenile Interviews and Interrogations
10.1.4 Placement of Juveniles in Jails or Lockups

Chapter 11 - Special Operations
11.1.1 Critical Incident Planning (PLAN)
11.1.2 Active Threat Response Planning (PLAN)
11.2.1 Hazardous Materials Response

Chapter 12 - Traffic
12.1.1 Uniform Enforcement Action
12.1.2 Traffic Stops
12.1.3 Uniformed Enforcement Practices
12.1.4 Impaired Driving Enforcement
12.2.1 Traffic Accident Reporting and Investigation
12.3.1 Traffic Direction and Control
12.4.1 Towing and Impoundment

Chapter 13 - Detainee Transportation
13.1.1 Law Enforcement Detainee Transport
13.1.2 Detainee Escape During Transport

Chapter 14 - Temporary Detention
14.1.1 Designated Rooms or Areas
14.1.2 Temporary Detention Operations
14.1.3 Temporary Detention Area Inspections
14.2.1 Personnel Training

Chapter 16 - Public Information and Media Relations
16.1.1 Public Information
16.1.2 News Media Access
16.1.3 Official Agency Social Media Use
16.1.4 Employee Social Media Use
16.2.1 Transparency in Policing
16.2.2 Data Reporting

Chapter 17 - Victim-Witness Assistance
17.1.1 Victim-Witness Assistance
17.1.2 Victim Notification Requirements
17.1.3 Next-of-Kin Notifications

Chapter 18 - Communications
18.1.2 Communications Capabilities (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)
18.1.3 Communication Operations and Recording (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)
18.1.4 Radio and Electronic Communications (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)
18.1.5 Access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)
18.2.1 Communications Center Security (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)
18.2.2 Alternate Power Source (CONTROLLED BY AGENCY)

Chapter 19 - Process Service
19.1.1 Process Document Recording
19.1.2 Process Service Recording
19.1.3 Warrant and Wanted Person Information

Chapter 20 - Central Records
20.1.1 Records Security and Access Control
20.1.2 Record Release
20.1.3 KIBRS Reporting
20.1.4 Reports and Calls for Service Accountability
20.1.5 Records Management System Security
20.2.1 Alternative Reporting
20.2.2 Traffic Citations

Chapter 21 - Evidence Collection
21.1.1 Investigative Availability
21.1.2 Physical Evidence Management
21.1.3 Forensic Laboratory Submission

Chapter 22 - Property and Evidence Control
22.1.1 Property and Evidence Intake and Accountability
22.1.2 Property and Evidence Security
22.1.3 Training and Investigative Use of High-Risk Items
22.1.4 Property and Evidence Tracking System
22.1.5 Property and Evidence Quality Control
22.1.6 Property Release and Disposition
22.1.7 Civil Process and Asset Forfeiture Property
22.1.8 Asset Forfeiture Reporting Requirements

Chapter 23 - Campus Law Enforcement
23.1.1 Risk Assessment and Analysis
23.1.2 Institutional Background Investigations
23.1.3 Security Safety Assistance Services
23.1.4 Emergency Notification System
23.1.5 Behavioral Threat Assessment
23.1.6 Video Surveillance
23.1.7 Emergency Communication Systems
23.2.1 Medical Centers
23.3.1 Research-Intensive Facility
23.4.1 Clery-Act

Chapter 24 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies
24.1.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance
24.2.1 Artificial Intelligence Training