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<br />SURPRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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<br />STRIKES, PICKETS AND PROTESTS OPS-08
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<br />DATE DATE REVISE CALEA STANDARDS PAGE
<br />ISSUED EFFECTIVE DATE MET
<br />1 of 3
<br />11-06-03 06-18-08 YES
<br />11-06-03
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<br />I. PURPOSE
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<br />The purpose of this directive is to establish policy and procedure relative to the
<br />handling of strikes, pickets, and protests generally within the jurisdiction of the
<br />Surprise Police Department.
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<br />II. POLICY
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<br />It is the policy of the Surprise Police Department to maintain peace and order in
<br />all strikes, pickets and protests to protect the rights of the public and to enforce
<br />the law. Maintenance of order and conformity with law are the primary emphasis
<br />for Department personnel in such incidents.
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<br />III. DEFINITION
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<br />Shift Commander - The commanding officer, of the rank of Lieutenant or above,
<br />who is responsible for the field operations of the Department on a particular shift.
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<br />IV. DISCUSSION
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<br />Strikes, picketing and protests are not, in themselves, violations of the law. It is
<br />the illegal acts, which sometimes arise from such activities that are the proper
<br />concern of law enforcement. The Department seeks to minimize criminal
<br />violations connected with these disputes by providing guidelines for the conduct
<br />of the parties. The "Manual of Conduct" contains guidelines, which emphasize
<br />the use of public sidewalks and roadways, the free access to public places, and
<br />the rights of persons to enter and leave private premises. In those incidents in
<br />which there is a denial of those rights, the Department will take prompt, impartial
<br />and appropriate action.
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<br />V. RESPONSIBILITIES
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<br /> A. Officers assigned to incidents involving strikes, pickets or protests will be
<br />responsible for:
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<br /> 1. Impartially maintaining order at all times.
<br /> 2. Obtaining the names of persons in authority on both sides of the
<br />dispute and providing each representative with a copy of the
<br />"Manual of Conduct".
<br /> 3. Notifying the Supervisor of any strikes, pickets or protest situations
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