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LIBRARY : POLICY & PRACTICE: Law Enforcement

Sample PREA-related policies and PREA policy development guides.
06 Jul 2011

Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement: Executive Guide

Authors: International Association of Chiefs of Police

01 Mar 2011

Inmate Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Assault Procedure 5-229

Authors: Arlington County Sheriff’s Office

This document defines and outlines the policies and procedure for inmate sexual misconduct and sexual assault for the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office.

02 Jan 2011

Staff Emergency Procedures Pocket Guide

Authors: Arlington County Sheriff’s Office

This guide provides various staff checklists for inmates of the Arlington County Detention Facility. These relate to inmate injury or death/suicide, communicable diseases, mass arrests, and PREA investigations, among others.

24 Oct 2010

Building Trust Between the Police and the Citizens They Serve

Authors: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, International Association of Chiefs of Police

01 May 2010

Code of Ethics and Conduct

Authors: Arlington County Sheriff’s Office

This document contains the code of ethics and conduct for employees of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office. Policy, definitions and procedures are included.

12 Nov 2008

A 21st Century Strategy for Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims

Authors: Office of Victims of Crime, International Association of Chiefs of Police

14 Aug 2007

Investigation of Personnel Misconduct

Authors: King County Sheriff’s Office

This document contains the King County Sheriff’s Office policy to “promptly and thoroughly investigate alleged misconduct involving employees”. Definitions and procedures are included.

01 May 2007

The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and Law Enforcement Agencies

Authors: Center for Innovative Public Policies, Inc., Susan W. McCampbell, Elizabeth Layman

01 May 2007

The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and Law Enforcement Agencies

Authors: Center for Innovative Pubic Policies, Inc., Susan W. McCampbell, Elizabeth Layman

01 Oct 2006

Inmate Orientation Brochure

Authors: Arlington County Detention Facility

This brochure introduces inmates to the sheriff’s office’s policies and procedures regarding initial processing, the grievance process, personal property guidelines, and dress code. Rules and discipline procedures are also included.

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