Policies and Tool Kits
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE MODELS ARE
PROVIDED AS A RESOURCE. BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY POLICY, TOOL OR RESOURCE,
BE SURE TO CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
MOUSE OVER THE TITLES TO GET A SHORT DESCRIPTION.
Photographic Array
Directions
Photographic Array Form
Lineup Procedure Directions
Lineup Procedure Form
The policy is available in the following format:
PDF
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF 
MS
Word MS Word 2007
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word
DNA Policies
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS
Word MS
Word/2007
The update is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word MS Word 2007
Electronic Recording of Custodial Interviews:
PDF
MS
Word MS
Word 2007]
Check our podcast for an overview of the development and content of this
document:
APB027
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS
Word MS
Word 2007
Overview
of one program
Helmet
ticket – front copy
Helmet
ticket – back copy
Congratulatory
ticket - copy
Investigation of Hate Crimes
The policy is available in the following formats:
PDF
The policy is available in the following formats:
MS
Word MS
Word 2007
LPR Guidelines pdf
Download AMBER Alert Procedures
PDF MS Word MS
Word 2007
AMBER Alert Quick
Reference Card Revised 6/11
AMBER Alert Activation Form with instructions
You must be a member to access this form.
Get publications, forms, and presentation materials from the DCJS website
Get The Missing Children Annual Report
(released March 2011) available from DCJS
Check our podcast series for AMBER Alert and Missing Persons:
APB019:
MISSING PERSONS: AMBER ALERT PROCEDURES
APB020: MISSING
PERSONS: CHILDREN CASES
APB021:
MISSING PERSONS: AMBER ALERT, A CASE EXAMPLE
APB022:
MISSING PERSONS: AMBER ALERT QUICK REFERENCE
APB023: MISSING PERSONS: NON-AMBER ALERTS
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AMBER
Alert “Go” Pack – This is a sample of the
kit referred to by Det. Lt. Brad Weidel in podcast APB021; consider
developing one for your department to include your department’s
policy/procedures (sample above), the NYS Law Enforcement Activation
Guide and AMBER Quick Reference Card (link above)
Consider heat-sealing your kit and placing it within Supervisor cars,
detective unit cars,
and other key points within your stations and in the field.
Special thanks to MECC Program Director Kenneth Buniak (DCJS), Sr.
Inv. Gary Kelly (NYSP), and Det. Lt. Brad Weidel (Ramapo PD) for their
assistance and cooperation in the development of these resources.
*Missing and Exploited Children’s Clearinghouse
Missing and Unidentified Person Investigations, Recommended Policy and
Procedures
This policy is available in the following format:
MS Word
Police-on-Police Encounters
To request a copy of this document, click
here.
Also see - “Officer
Safety During Police-on-Police Encounters” – from Police
Chief magazine, International Association of Chiefs of Police, April
2010. Spawn, Mark A.
Seat Belt Policy
The policy is available in the following formats:
pdf MS Word
Sex Offender Policies
NYSACOP
Model Policy for Sex Offender Management
This policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word
NYSACOP
Model for 90 Day Check-in of Level 3 & Sexual Predator Offenders
This policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word
Sample
Narratives for Complaints/AI’s
This policy is available in the following formats:
PDF MS Word
SUMMARY
OF ENFORCEMENT SECTIONS OF CORRECTION LAW
PERTAINING TO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
Social Host Ordinance
This policy is available in the following format:
PDF
This policy is available in the following format:
PDF
Work Place Violence
This policy is available in the following format:
PDF
This policy is available in the following format:
PDF MS Word
A new model policy with procedures for handling missing and unidentified persons cases. Provided here in MS Word format to adopt to your own agency. Also available on eJusticeNY.
For communities with a Youth Court or Peer Court diversion system, this referral ticket may be of interest. This was developed for a Youth Court which received referrals directly from police agencies. Prior to the development of this ticket, referrals were made via transmittal letter from police to Youth Court. The ticket serves as a routing-transmittal form, but also provides the violator/parent with necessary information about the offense, contact information and about the Youth Court system. The ticket format also provides a more serious “apprehension” or “arrest” effect which was lacking in the previous routing system.
According to Section 168-l of the Correction Law, your jurisdiction should have a listing of vulnerable entities. This form (which is one element of our complete model policy for Sex Offender Management), can help you in constructing and maintaining that list.
The Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) approved a model policy in March 2011 to provide law enforcement agencies with guidance to assist them in developing their own policy governing off-duty, undercover and plainclothes encounters. Though the document is titled Police-on-Police Shootings Model Policy, the elements of the document address a variety of potential encounters along with special considerations for the off-duty or plainclothes officer, responding/challenging officers and dispatchers.
this “In Case Of Emergency” podcast is a one minute overview of AMBER Alert including phone numbers for advice and activation and e-mail addresses to upload missing child pictures [download this podcast to your in-car computers!];
an AMBER Alert success story from 2006 in Ramapo, New York – listen to an interview with the lead detective as he describes his training and how it impacted the investigation into the kidnapping-for-ransom of a 13-year-old girl;
important notes concerning the investigation and reporting of missing children;
includes a comprehensive overview of AMBER Alert – interview with Sr. Inv. Gary Kelly (NYSP) and MECC* Program Director Ken Buniak (DCJS);
If you do not already have a procedure in place for the activation of an AMBER Alert, the following may assist you in developing your own protocol. Our podcast series includes 5 broadcasts on AMBER and non-AMBER services. A sample procedure document is provided in three different formats, below.
NYSACOP has posted a License Plate Reader ‘Kit’ - three new podcasts and sample guidelines on the use of LPRs. The guidelines include a sample policy document that can be tailored to the agency’s needs, while the podcasts include content ranging from LPR fundamentals, to LPR law, investigative applications and case stories.
Click on the link below for the model policy developed by the Municipal Police Training Council in 2009. This area is defined as, “…crimes or attempts to commit those crimes as hate crimes when the primary motive for the crime is based on the victims race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation.”
A description of a community program seeking to increase the use of helmets by children using bicycles, in-line skates and skateboards. This particular program was led by the Fulton Police Dept. (NY) with partnerships from a variety of community service and support agencies. The overview document below was presented at a New York State Highway Safety Conference.
ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF CUSTODIAL INTERVIEWS includes an overview of the best practices document, a summary of the areas covered, and an acknowledgement of the Advisory Panel who participated in the development of this project.
A statewide advisory panel consisting of police executives and prosecutors were consulted to develop a guidelines document for the electronic recording of custodial interviews. The document is available here in pdf format, as well as in MS Word (versions 1997-2003, and 2007) so that the document can be customized.
On September 17, 2009, Gov. Paterson signed an omnibus bill into law which contained a number of provisions relating to protections for victims of domestic violence. Effective December 15, 2009, law enforcement is required to transmit a copy of the DIR of any individual known by them to be under probation or parole supervision, as soon as possible to the supervising probation department or to the Division of Parole. The sample component policy that formerly appeared here has been updated to reflect this change.
The Municipal Police Training Council adopted (Dec. 2010) an updated model policy for the law enforcement response to domestic incidents. The policy includes the latest legal revisions and definitions pertaining to domestic incidents. Subject areas include procedures for communications, responding officers, arrests, order of protection and officer-involved incidents. Appendices provided include a listing of family offenses, provisions of the U.S. Code relating to possession of duty weapons, and relevant state law concerning the service and computer entry of orders of protection.
This warning ticket was developed to address problems associated with noise created by amplified music and bass speakers in vehicles. As many agencies do not have sound measuring equipment, enforcement action can be called subjective. The ticket provides a friendly reminder without fine, penalty or criminal record, while addressing community concerns about this nuisance which is an important quality of life issue for many. If the subject continues the nuisance conduct, the warning notice could be cited in the accusatory instrument and may help establish either ‘intentional’ or ‘reckless’ disorderly conduct. The warning ticket is produced here in both pdf format as well as MS Word so that agencies can customize it for their needs.
The Department of State strongly encourages all law enforcement agencies to develop standard operating procedures for complying with consular notification and access requirements. Such procedures help your agency avoid costly litigation and diplomatic complaints. Attached is a model policy that can be adapted to your agency.
The contents of this sample policy are provided for agencies to consider in the development of their own protocol. As with any policy, it is recommended that you consult with your own policy making body and legal counsel before implementing the same.
The following documents have been provided by the Best Practices Committee of the New York State District Attorneys Association. They include specific guidelines for performing photographic arrays and physical lineups, and forms to assist agencies in conducting the same. (Rev. Feb. 2011)
