The governing board of Lanier Technical College is the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. The State Board Policies and TCSG Procedures Manual may be accessed here.
| Section 1: Introduction |
| Policy 1.1 |
Development, Approval and Review of TCSG Policies and Procedures |
| Procedure 1.1p |
Development, Approval and Review of TCSG Policies and Procedures |
| LTC Procedure 1.1(p) |
Development, Approval and Review of LTC Policies and Procedures |
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| Section 2: Mission & System of Governance |
| 2.1 State Board Governance |
| Policy 2.1.1. |
Statement of Equal Opportunity |
Procedure 2.1.1p. |
Statement of Equal Opportunity |
| Policy 2.1.2. |
Mission Statement |
| LTC Procedure 2.1.2(p). |
Mission Statement |
| Policy 2.1.3. |
State Board Responsibilities and Authority |
| Policy 2.1.4. |
State Board Bylaws |
| Policy 2.1.5. |
State Board Compensation and Expenses |
| Policy 2.1.6. |
State Board Ethical Responsibilities |
| Policy 2.1.7. |
President Emeritus Designations |
| Procedure 2.1.7p. |
President Emeritus Designations |
| Policy 2.1.8. |
The Naming of College Buildings, Grounds, or Programs |
| Procedure 2.1.8p. |
The Naming of College Buildings, Grounds, or Programs |
| LTC Procedure 2.1.8p. |
The Naming of College Buildings, Grounds, or Programs |
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| 2.2 Office of the Commissioner |
| Policy 2.2.1. |
Commissioner Responsibilities & Authority |
| Policy 2.2.2. |
Agency Strategic Planning |
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| 2.3 Technical College |
| Policy 2.3.1. |
Employment of Presidents |
| Procedure 2.3.1p. |
Employment of Presidents |
| Policy 2.3.2. |
Responsibilities & Authority of Technical College Presidents |
| Procedure 2.3.2p. |
Responsibilities & Authority of Technical College Presidents |
| Policy 2.3.3. |
TCSG College Strategic Planning |
| Procedure 2.3.3p. |
TCSG College Strategic Planning |
| Policy 2.3.4. |
Technical College Accreditation |
| LTC Procedure 2.3.4(p)1. |
College Accreditation |
| LTC Procedure 2.3.4(p)2. |
Programmatic Accreditation |
| Policy 2.3.5. |
Technical College Substantive Change Reporting |
| LTC Procedure 2.3.5(p). |
Substantive Change Reporting |
| Policy 2.3.6. |
Accreditation Reporting Standards |
| LTC Procedure 2.3.6(p). |
Accreditation Reporting Standards |
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| 2.4 Local Board |
| Policy 2.4.1. |
Local Board Responsibilities and Authority |
| LTC Procedure 2.4.1(p)1. |
Local Board Bylaws |
| LTC Procedure 2.4.1(p)2. |
Local Board Appeals |
| Procedure 2.4.3p. |
Local Board Compensation and Expenses |
| Procedure 2.4.4p. |
Local Board Member Emeritus |
| Procedure 2.4.5p. |
Approving Technical College Local Board Members |
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| Section 3: Administration |
| 3.1 Budget and Accounting |
| Policy 3.1.1. |
Financial Overview |
| Policy 3.1.2. |
Annual Budget Requests and Operating Budgets |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.2(p). |
Annual Budget Requests and Operating Budgets |
| Policy 3.1.3. |
Transfer of Funds Among Technical Colleges |
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| Policy 3.1.4. |
Accounting System |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.4(p). |
Accounting System |
| Policy 3.1.5. |
Contract Management |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.5(p). |
Contract Management |
| Policy 3.1.6. |
Payroll System |
| Policy 3.1.7. |
Enterprise Funds |
| Policy 3.1.8. |
State Board Audit Resolution Process |
| Policy 3.1.9. |
Bank Accounts |
| Policy 3.1.10. |
Petty Cash Funds |
| Policy 3.1.11. |
Georgia Sales and Use Tax |
| Policy 3.1.12. |
Cooperative Nonprofit Organizations |
| Policy 3.1.13. |
Debt Collection of Unpaid Accounts |
| Procedure 3.1.13p. |
Debt Collection of Unpaid Accounts |
| Policy 3.1.14. |
Indirect Cost Rate |
| Policy 3.1.16. |
Purchasing |
| Procedure 3.1.16p1. |
Purchasing Bond-Funded Goods and Services |
| Procedure 3.1.16p2. |
Purchasing Non-Bond-Funded Goods and Services |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)1. |
Basic Purchasing |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)2. |
Fundraising Requests |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)3. |
Grants |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)4. |
Internal Controls |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)5. |
Purchasing Cards |
| LTC Procedure 3.1.16(p)6. |
Instructional Equipment Maintenance |
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| 3.2. Copyrights, Intellectual Property Protection |
| Policy 3.2.1. |
Intellectual Property |
| LTC Procedure 3.2.1(p). |
Copyrighted Materials |
| Procedure 3.2.2p. |
Development of Patentable Devices |
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| 3.3. Operations |
| Policy 3.3.1 |
DOAS Motor Pool |
| Procedure 3.3.1p |
DOAS Motor Pool |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.1(p). |
Student and Staff Vehicles on Campus |
| Policy 3.3.2. |
Use of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus |
| Procedure 3.3.2p. |
Use of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.2(p)1. |
Use of Alcoholic Beverages at Conference Centers |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.2(p)2. |
Culinary Alcohol |
| Policy 3.3.3. |
Tobacco Use |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.3(p). |
Tobacco-Free Environment |
| Policy 3.3.4. |
Records Management |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.4(p). |
Records Management |
| Policy 3.3.5. |
Inventory Management |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.5(p)1. |
Inventory Management — Intake |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.5(p)3. |
Surplus Property |
| Policy 3.3.6. |
Firearms, Weapons, and Explosives |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.6(p). |
Firearms, Weapons, and Explosives |
| Policy 3.3.7. |
Severe Inclement Weather |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.7(p). |
Severe Weather and Emergency Closing |
| Procedure 3.3.8p. |
Business Email Archiving, Retention and Investigation |
| Procedure 3.3.9p. |
Open Records Requests |
| Policy 3.3.10. |
Environmental Protection |
| Procedure 3.3.11p. |
Identify Theft Prevention |
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| 3.4. Capital Planning and Facilities |
| Policy 3.4.1. |
General Policy on Facilities and Real Estate |
| Policy 3.4.2. |
Use of Campus Facilities |
| LTC Procedure 3.4.2(p). |
Use of Campus Facilities |
| Policy 3.4.3. |
Real Property Acquisitions and Leases |
| Policy 3.4.4. |
Facilities Management and Operations |
| Policy 3.4.5. |
Capital Planning and Construction |
| Policy 3.4.5p1. |
Facilities Master Planning |
| LTC Procedure 3.3.(p)4 |
BANNER User Account Access |
| Procedure 3.3.13p. |
Business Email Archiving, Retention and Investigation |
| Policy 3.4.1. |
Emergency Preparedness, Health, Safety and Security |
| Procedure 3.4.1(p)1. |
Emergency Operations Planning |
| Procedure 3.4.1(p)2. |
Business Continuity Planning |
| Procedure 3.4.1(p)3. |
Exposure Control Plan |
| Procedure 3.4.1(p)4. |
Hazard Communication Program Planning and Hazardous Material Inventory |
| Procedure 3.4.1(p)5. |
Security |
| LTC Procedure 3.5.1(p)1. |
Visitors on Campus |
| Procedure 3.5.1lp1. |
Animals on Campus |
| Procedure 3.5.1lp2. |
Solicitation |
| Procedure 3.5.1lp3. |
Skateboards, Rollerblades, Bicycles, and Motorcycles on Campus |
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| 3.5. Information Technology and Data Resources |
| Policy 3.5.1. |
Use of Telecommunications Equipment |
| LTC Procedure 3.5.1(p). |
Employee Telephone Use |
| Procedure 3.5.1p1. |
Acceptable Computer and Internet Use |
| LTC Procedure 3.5.1(p)1. |
Acceptable Computer and Internet Use |
| LTC Procedure 3.5.1(p)2. |
Email Communication |
| LTC Procedure 3.5.1(p)3. |
Use of Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) for Business Communications |
| Procedure 3.5.1p2. |
HEOA P2P Unauthorized File Sharing Prevention Compliance |
| Procedure 3.5.1p3. |
FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance |
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| Section 4: Human Resources |
| 4.1. Employment Guidelines and Processes |
Policy 4.1.1. |
Recruiting and Hiring |
| Procedure 4.1.1p1. |
Recruitment |
| Procedure 4.1.1p2. |
Intra System Recruitment |
| Procedure 4.1.1p3. |
Interviewing and Selection Guidelines |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.1(p)1. |
Hiring, Interruption, & Termination of Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Tutors, & Lab Assistants |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.1(p)2. |
Reassignment & Appointment |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.1(p)3. |
Full-time Faculty and Staff Teaching on an Adjunct Basis |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.1(p)4. |
Posting Employment Opportunities (Career Services) |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.1(p)5. |
Processes for Scheduling Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Tutors, & Lab Assistants |
| Policy 4.1.2. |
Verifying Employment Eligibility |
| Policy 4.1.2p.a1. |
Employment Eligibility Verification Form |
| Procedure 4.1.2p. |
Verifying Identity and Employment Eligibility |
| Policy 4.1.3. |
Job Descriptions |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.3(p). |
Job Descriptions |
| Policy 4.1.4p. |
Categories of Employment |
| Policy 4.1.5. |
Verification of Employment |
| Policy 4.1.6. |
Employment Contracts |
| Procedure 4.1.6p. |
Employment Contracts |
| Policy 4.1.7. |
Personnel Files |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.7(p). |
Personnel Files |
| Procedure 4.1.7p. |
Collection, Retention and Release of Employment Records |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.7(p)1. |
Collection, Retention and Release of Employment Records |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.7(p)2. |
Employee Transcripts And Credentials |
| Policy 4.1.8. |
Instructional Staff Work Assignments |
| Procedure 4.1.8p. |
Instructional Faculty Work Assignments |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.8(p)1. |
Instructional Staff Work Assignments |
| LTC Procedure 4.1.8(p)2. |
Program Directors & Division Chairs |
| Policy 4.1.9. |
Background Investigations |
| Procedure 4.1.9(p). |
Background Investigations |
| Policy 4.1.10. |
Reduction in Force |
| Procedure 4.1.10p. |
Reduction in Force |
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| 4.2. Work Hours and Schedules |
| Policy 4.2.1. |
Working Hours, Overtime, and Compensatory Time |
| Procedure 4.2.1. |
Working Hours, Overtime, and Compensatory Time |
| Policy 4.2.2. |
Official Business Hours and Work Schedules |
| Procedure 4.2.2p1. |
Official Business Hours and Work Schedules |
| Procedure 4.2.2p2. |
Telework and Alternate Work Locations |
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| 4.3. Employee Ethics and Standards of Conduct |
| Procedure 4.3.1p. |
Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation in Employment |
| Procedure 6.1.2p. |
Employee Sexual Harassment Prevention Procedure |
| Policy 4.3.2. |
Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Employees |
| Procedure 4.3.2p1. |
Ethical Responsibilities of Employees |
| Procedure 4.3.2p2. |
Consensual Relationships |
| Procedure 4.3.2p3. |
Gifts, Honoraria, and Expenses |
| Procedure 4.3.2p4. |
Standards of Business Conduct |
| Procedure 4.3.2p5. |
Political Activities and Election Campaigns |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.2(p)5. |
Political Activities and Election Campaigns |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.2(p)6. |
Other Employement |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.2(p)6. |
Other Employement |
| Procedure 4.3.2p7. |
Children in the Workplace |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.2(p)7. |
Children in the Workplace |
| Procedure 4.3.3p. |
Workplace Violence |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.3(p). |
Workplace Violence |
| Policy 4.3.4. |
Employment of Relatives |
| LTC Procedure 4.3.4(p). |
Employment of Relatives |
| Procedure 4.3.2l(p)8. |
Employee Dress Guidelines |
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| 4.4. Employee Performance Management |
| Policy 4.4.1. |
Positive Discipline |
| Procedure 4.4.1p. |
Positive Discipline |
| LTC Procedure 4.4.1(p). |
Positive Discipline |
| Procedure 4.4.2p. |
Adverse Employment Actions |
| Policy 4.4.3. |
Employee Complaint Resolution |
| Procedure 4.4.3(p). |
Employee Complaint Resolution |
| LTC Procedure 4.4.3(p). |
Employee Complaint Resolution |
| Policy 4.4.4. |
Performance Management |
| Procedure 4.4.4. |
Performance Management |
| LTC Procedure 4.4.4(p)1. |
Evaluation of Part-Time Hourly Employees |
| Procedure 4.4.4(p)2. |
Instructional Supervision and Performance Evaluation |
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| 4.5. Employee Leave |
| Procedure 4.5.1p. |
Family and Medical Leave Act Leave [FMLA] |
| Policy 4.5.2. |
Leave |
| Procedure 4.5.2p1. |
Miscellaneous Leave |
| LTC Procedure 4.5.2(p)2. |
Leave Donation |
| Procedure 4.5.2p3. |
Court Leave |
| Procedure 4.5.2p4. |
Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave |
| Procedure 4.5.2p5. |
Authorized and Contingent Leaves of Absence Without Pay |
| Procedure 4.5.2p6. |
Military Leave |
| Policy 4.5.3. |
Holidays |
| Procedure 4.5.3(p). |
Holidays |
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| 4.6. Employee Medical Program |
| Policy 4.6.1 |
Medical and Physical Examination Program (MAPEP) |
| Procedure 4.6.1p |
Medical and Physical Examination Program (MAPEP) |
| Procedure 4.6.2p. |
Reasonable Accommodations in Employment |
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| 4.6. Travel |
| Policy 4.7.1. |
Travel |
| Procedure 4.7.2p. |
Driver Qualification |
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| 4.8. Drug/ Alcohol Free Workplace |
| Policy 4.8.1. |
Drug-Free Workplace |
| Policy 4.8.1p1. |
Non-Federally-Regulated Drug and Alcohol Testing |
| Policy 4.8.1p2. |
Federally-Regulated Drug and Alcohol Testing |
| LTC Procedure 4.8.1(p)1. |
Drug-Free Workplace |
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| 4.9 Employee Compensation and Related Benefits |
| Policy 4.9.1. |
Retirement |
| Procedure 4.9.1p. |
Retirement |
| Policy 4.9.2. |
Flexibile Benefits |
| Policy 4.9.3. |
Tuition Remission and Reimbursement for Approved Staff Development |
| Procedure 4.9.4p. |
Employee Assistance Program |
| Procedure 4.9.5(p). |
Staff Development |
| Procedure 4.9.5p2. |
Faculty Development |
| Policy 4.9.6. |
Defense and Indemnification |
| Policy 4.9.7(p).) |
Payroll Deductions |
| Policy 4.9.8p. |
Direct Deposit of Pay |
| Policy 4.9.9. |
Workers' Compensation and Return to Work |
| Procedure 4.9.9p. |
Workers' Compensation - Reporting an Accident |
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| Academic Affairs |
| Procedure 5.1.1p. |
Academic Freedom |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.1(p). |
Academic Freedom |
| Policy 5.1.2. |
General Program and Program Specific Standards |
| Procedure 5.1.2p. |
Business Affiliation Agreements |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.2(p). |
Faculty Credentials |
| Procedure 5.1.3lp. |
Program Advisory Committees |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.4(p). |
Service Delivery Area |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.5(p). |
College Calendar |
| Policy 5.1.6. |
Structure of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs |
| Procedure 5.1.6. |
Structure of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs |
| Policy 5.1.7. |
Warranty of Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Graduates |
| Procedure 5.1.7(p). |
Warranty Claim |
| Policy 5.1.8. |
Articulation and Transfer |
| Procedure 5.1.8(p). |
Articulation and Transfer |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.8(p). |
Articulation and Transfer |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.9(p)1. |
New Program Approval |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.9lp2. |
New Program Submission |
| Procedure 5.1.10(p). |
College Campuses |
| Procedure 5.1.11lp. |
Live Work |
| Procedure 5.1.12lp1. |
Library General Use Requirements |
| Procedure 5.1.12lp2. |
Library Community Patrons |
| LTC Procedure 5.1.12(p)3. |
Library Collection |
| Procedure 5.1.13lp1. |
Instructor Absences |
| Procedure 5.1.14lp1. |
Learning Support |
| Procedure 5.1.15lp1. |
Test Proctoring |
| Procedure 5.1.16lp1. |
Tutoring Services |
| Procedure 5.1.17lp1. |
Course Prequisite Time Limits |
| Procedure 5.1.18lp1. |
Work Ethics Instruction |
| Policy 5.2.1. |
Non-Credit Instruction |
| Policy 5.2.2. |
Quick Start |
| Policy 5.2.3. |
Adult Education |
| Policy 5.2.3lp1. |
Adult Education Program Application Fee Waiver |
| Procedure 5.2.3lp2. |
Adult Education Assessment |
| Procedure 5.2.3lp3. |
Local Adult Education Assessment |
| Procedure 5.2.4. |
General Education Development (GED®) Testing and Diplomas |
| Procedure 5.3.1(p). |
Academic Governance |
| Procedure 5.3.1lp1. |
Faculty Role in Governance |
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| Student Affairs |
| Procedure 6.1.1(p). |
Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Students |
| Procedure 6.2.1(p). |
Admissions & Assessment |
| Procedure 6.2.1p2. |
Admissions Classifications |
| Procedure 6.2.1p3. |
Admissions Process |
| Procedure 6.2.1p4. |
Admissions Process for International Students |
| Procedure 6.2.1p5. |
Assessment |
| Procedure 6.2.1p6. |
Competitive Admissions |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp1. |
No Shows |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp3. |
Academic Dismissal Waivers |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp4. |
Credit Hour Enrollment |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp6. |
Withdrawal |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp7. |
Hardship Withdrawals |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp8. |
Readmission |
| Procedure 6.2.1lp9. |
Re-testing |
| Procedure 6.2.2(p). |
Determination of Residency |
| Procedure 6.2.2p2. |
Residency Requirements for Graduation |
| Procedure 6.2.2lp1. |
Waiver of Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Tuition |
| Procedure 6.3.1(p). |
Student Records |
| Procedure 6.3.1p. |
Directory Information |
| Procedure 6.3.1lp1. |
Review of Student Records |
| Procedure 6.3.2p. |
Student Records Retention Schedule |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp1. |
Credit Program Records Retention |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp2. |
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp3. |
Protecting the Privacy of Distance Education Students |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp3b. |
Student Complaint Process for Out-of-State Online Students |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp4. |
Double Majors |
| Procedure 6.3.2lp5. |
Dual Enrollment |
| Procedure 6.4.1(p). |
College Catalogs |
| Policy 6.4.2. |
Student Housing |
| Procedure 6.4.3(p). |
National Emergencies |
| Procedure 6.4.3p1. |
Emergency Procedures |
| Policy6.5.1. |
Academic Standards, Evaluations and Appeals |
| Procedure 6.5.1p. |
Grade Appeals |
| Procedure 6.5.2. |
Student Grade Point Average |
| Procedure 6.5.2p1. |
Grade Point Calculation |
| Procedure 6.5.2p2. |
Grading |
| Procedure 6.5.2lp1. |
Plagiarism |
| Procedure 6.5.2lp2. |
Academic Standing |
| Procedure 6.5.3p. |
Student Grievance |
| Procedure 6.6.1(p). |
Student Tuition & Fees |
| Procedure 6.6.2p. |
Student Activity Fund |
| Procedure 6.6.3p. |
Student Organization/Club Accounts |
| Policy 6.6.4. |
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Students on Federal/State Financial Aid |
| Procedure 6.7.2p1. |
Student Discipine |
| Procedure 6.7.2p2. |
Model Student Conduct Code |
| Procedure 6.8.1p. |
Field Trips |
| Policy 6.8.2. |
Student Accident Insurance |
| Procedure 6.8.3(p). |
Student Athletics |
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| Public Safety |
| Policy 7.1.1. |
Public Safety |
| Policy 7.1.2. |
Public Safety Standard Operating Procedure Manual |
| Pollicy 7.1.2lp1. |
Public Safety: Introduction and General Provisions |
| Procedure 7.1.2p2. |
Public Safety: Agency Goals |
| Procedure 7.1.2p3. |
Public Safety: Organization and Administration |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp4. |
Public Safety: Training |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp5. |
Public Safety: Code of Conduct |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp6. |
Public Safety: Dress Code |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp7. |
Public Safety: Arrests |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp8. |
Public Safety: Property and Evidence |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp9. |
Public Safety: Juveniles |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp10. |
Public Safety: Missing Persons |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp11. |
Public Safety: Consular and Diplomatic Immunity |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp12. |
Public Safety: Mental Health Crisis and Persons of Diminished Capacity |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp13. |
Public Safety: Search and Seizure |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp14. |
Public Safety: Firearms |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp15. |
Public Safety: Use of Force |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp16. |
Public Safety: Vehicle Operations |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp17. |
Public Safety: Communications |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp18. |
Public Safety: Records Information Management |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp19. |
Public Safety: Patrol Vehicle Videos, Body-Worn Cameras, and Electronig Devices |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp20. |
Public Safety: Unmaned Aerial Systems |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp21. |
Public Safety: Patrol Functions |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp22. |
Public Safety: Investigative Functions |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp23. |
Pubic Safety: Bias-Based Profiling |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp24. |
Public Safety: Unusual Occurrences and Tactical Responses |
| Procedure 7.1.2lp25. |
Public Safety: Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens and Other Infectious Diseases |
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