The Standard Operating Procedures (policies) of the Punta Gorda Police Department have been developed and issued under the authority of the Chief of Police for the purpose of maintaining the highest possible level of service to our community. These policies and procedures have been developed with our core organizational values of integrity, excellence, fairness and impartiality, respect, and teamwork in mind. We routinely review evidence-based research from the Department of Justice, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Executive Research Forum, Commission on Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, and other professional organizations to ensure that our policies and procedures reflect national best practices. All of our Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed on biennial basis at a minimum. All high liability Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed on an annual basis at a minimum.

In an effort to remain transparent with our community, the Punta Gorda Police Department has made our Standard Operating Procedures publicly accessible with the exception of policies and procedures that contain confidential information and are exempt from public disclosure.

Chapter 1 - Organizational Structure and Authority
100.00 - Department Organization
100.00A - Organization Chart
101.00 - Department Mission and Philosophy
102.00 - Principles of Organization
103.00 - Limits of Authority
104.00 - Command Protocol

Chapter 2 - Administration
200.00 - Written Directive System
201.00 - Professional Standards
201.01 - Complaint Review Board
201.02 - Compliance Review Hearing
202.00 - Building Security (Confidential*)
202.01 - Building Maintenance (Confidential*)
203.00 - Department Meetings
205.00 - Accreditation Management
206.00 - Forms Management Program
207.00 - Fiscal Management

Chapter 3 - Personnel
300.00 - Oath of Office
301.00 - Employee Personnel Records
302.00 - Time and Compensation Records
302.01 - Sick Reporting
303.00 - Grievance and Disciplinary
304.00 - Standards of Conduct
305.00 - Employee Recognition Program
305.01 - Retirement Recognition
306.00 - Police Officer Recognition Program
307.00 - Smoke-Free Workplace
308.00 - Extra-Duty Employment and Special Events
308.01 - Off-Duty Employment
309.00 - Physical Appearance and Grooming
309.01 - Personnel Attire/Dress
309.02 - Police Officer Uniforms and Equipment
311.00 - Punta Gorda Police Officer Endowment Fund
312.00 - Performance Evaluations
313.00 - Reserve Unit

Chapter 4 - Employee Development
400.00 - Employee Development
401.00 - Public Safety Dispatcher Testing Process
402.00 - Police Officer Testing Process
403.00 - Applicant Background Investigations
404.00 - Field Training and Evaluation Program
405.00 - Communications Training and Evaluation Program
406.00 - Employee Orientation Program
407.00 - Training
408.00 - Promotions
409.00 - Recruitment

Chapter 5 - Patrol
500.00 - Patrol Operations
502.00 - Biased Policing
503.00 - Field Reporting System
504.00 - Arrest Procedures
505.00 - Central Booking
506.00 - Trespass
507.00 - Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program (A.P.A.D.)
508.00 - Risk Protection Orders
509.00 - Transportation of Prisoners/Detainees
510.00 - Field Interview Reports
510.01 - Review and Correction of Incident Reports
511.00 - Conducting Preliminary Investigations
511.01 - Follow-up Investigations
512.00 - Motor Vehicles Searches (Confidential*)
513.00 - Traffic Enforcement 
513.01 - Traffic Stops (Confidential*)
513.02 - Traffic Crash Investigations
513.03 - Traffic Direction and Control
513.04 - DUI Detection and Enforcement
513.05 - Traffic Equipment 
513.06 - Traffic Ancillary Services
514.00 - Fraudulent Prescription Investigations
516.00 - In Vehicle Audio/Video Recording
517.00 - Military Deserters and AWOLs
518.00 - Dignitary Protection, Diplomatic Immunity and Foreign Nationals
519.00 - Baker Act and Marchman Act
520.00 - Notice to Appear
521.00 - Civil Citation Program
522.00 - Rescue of Animals from Unattended Vehicles
523.00 - Hate Crimes
524.00 - Overdose Response and Narcan Procedures
525.00 - Derelict Vessel Investigations

Chapter 6 - Communications
600.00 - Communications Section
600.01 - General Police Dispatch Procedures
601.00 - General Communications Procedures
602.00 - Preserving the Integrity of the Communications Section (Confidential*)
603.00 - 911 Call Procedures
604.00 - Radio Communication (Confidential*)
605.00 - General Fire Dispatch Procedures
606.00 - Fire Dispatch Call Procedure
607.00 - PowerPhone Procedures
608.00 - Text (Short Message Service) to 911
609.00 - Telephone Device for the Deaf or Speech Disabled
610.00 - Voice Print Recorder
611.00 - Operations of the FDLE Computer Terminal
611.01 - Computerized Criminal Histories; Security
611.02 - FCIC Validation Procedures
612.00 - Police Dispatch Call Procedures (Confidential*)
613.00 - Emergency Management Notification
614.00 - Charlotte County Schools Emergency Notification System (Confidential*)

Chapter 7 - Criminal Investigations
700.00 - Criminal Investigations (Confidential*)
701.00 - Intelligence Function (Confidential*)
702.00 - Felony Case Management (Confidential*)
703.00 - Death Investigations (Confidential*)
704.00 - Covert Investigations (Confidential*)
705.00 - Confidential Informants (Confidential*)
705.01 - Investigative and Evidence Fund (Confidential*)
706.00 - Undercover Narcotics Investigations (Confidential*)
706.01 - Interdiction Operations (Confidential*)
707.00 - Lineups, Show Ups, and Photographic Identification (Confidential*)
708.00 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Assets (Confidential*)

Chapter 8 - Evidence and Property
800.00 - Evidence and Property
801.00 - Crime Scene Collection and Preservation of Evidence
802.00 - Biohazardous Evidence Procedure
803.00 - Digital Media (Photo, Audio, and Video)
804.00 - Digital Recorders and Transcription
805.00 - Tangible Property and Inventory Control
806.00 - Destruction of Controlled Substances and Drug Paraphernalia

Chapter 9 - Specialty Operations and Critical Incidents
900.00 - Hostage/Barricaded Subject Situations (Confidential*)
901.00 - Active Assailant Incidents (Confidential*)
902.00 - Hazardous Materials Response
903.00 - Exposure to Hazardous Materials
904.00 - Exposure Control Plan
905.00 - Biological Threats Incident
906.00 - Unusual Occurrences
907.00 - Hurricane Plan
908.00 - Civil Disturbances (Confidential*)
909.00 - Robbery Investigations (Confidential*)
910.00 - Bomb Threats
911.00 - School Resource Officer Unit (Confidential*)
912.00 - Honor Guard
913.00 - Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
914.00 - Motorcycle Operations
915.00 - Canine Unit
916.00 - Marine Operations
917.00 - Search and Recovery Dive Team
918.00 - Police Bicycle Operations

Chapter 10 - Levels of Resistance
1000.00 - Levels of Resistance
1001.00 - Use of Firearms
1002.00 - Conducted Energy Weapons
1003.00 - Subject Control Spray
1004.00 - Specialty Impact Munitions System
1005.00 - Off-Duty Carrying of Less Lethal Weapons
1006.00 - Body Armor
1007.00 - Patrol Rifle Purchase
1008.00 - Department Armory
1009.00 - Use of Interactive Simulator
1010.00 - Emergency Vehicle Operations
1011.00 - Pursuits (Confidential*)

Chapter 11 - General Operations
1100.00 - Missing Persons
1101.00 - Use of Thermal Imaging Equipment
1102.00 - Towing of Vehicles; Storage
1103.00 - Central Records
1104.00 - Additional Information Requests
1105.00 - Fleet System
1106.00 - Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID)
1106.01 - Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy
1106.02 - Florida Regional Law Enforcement Exchange (RLEX)
1106.03 - Jail Records Management System (JMS) and Criminal Justice Information Exchange
1107.00 - Staff Inspections
1107.01 - Line Inspections
1108.00 - Media Relations
1109.00 - Social Media
1110.00 - Flag Courtesy
1111.00 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances
1112.00 - Cell Phone/Data Communications
1113.00 - Emergency Notifications
1114.00 - Alert Punta Gorda
1115.00 - Translation and Interpreter Services
1116.00 - City Parks
1117.00 - Automated External Defibrillator
1118.00 - Detection of Deception Devices
1119.00 - Domestic and Dating Violence
1119.00A - Domestic Violence Risk Assessment
1120.00 - Sexual Violence Investigations (Confidential*)
1121.00 - Non-Caregiver Abuse Investigations
1122.00 - Search Warrants (Confidential*)
1123.00 - Alarms (Confidential*)
1124.00 - Body Worn Cameras

Chapter 12 - Juveniles
1200.00 - Juvenile Procedures
1201.00 - Fingerprinting and Photographing of Juveniles
1202.00 - Juvenile Diversion
1203.00 - Juvenile Probation Program
1204.00 - Hospitalization of Juveniles or Minors

Chapter 13 - Programs
1300.0 - Community Services Program
1301.00 - Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program
1301.01 - Volunteers on Patrol
1302.00 - Away from Home Program
1303.00 - Neighborhood Watch Program
1304.00 - Police Chaplain Services
1305.00 - Observer Ride-Along Program
1306.00 - Safety Plan Program
1307.00 - Internship Program
1308.00 - Victim Advocacy
1309.00 - Sexual Offender Monitoring Program
1310.00 - Quality Assurance Program
1311.00 - Military Veterans Crisis Assistance Team (VCAT)
1312.00 - Drug Recovery Initiative 

*Please note that confidential policies may still be available through a public records request, but confidential information will be redacted. Public records requests can be made by visiting www.pgpdrecords.com.