PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.7

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1 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.7 Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: SAFE OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES INDEX SECTION TITLE PAGE NUMBER 1 Policy 1 2 Pennsylvania Law 1 3 Definitions 3 4 Procedures 3 5 Supervisory/Commander Responsibilities 9 6 Police Radio Responsibilities 10 7 Operating Vehicles in Reverse Gear 13 8 Motorcycles/Mini-Bikes/Mopeds 14 9 Parking Traffic Stops Limited Discretionary Use of Emergency 15 Warning Devices 12 Safety Notes Traffic Violations (TCs or PVRs), Red Light 15 Cameras and/or Toll Booth Issued to Police Vehicles Appendix A Appendix B Police Radio Priority Call Listing REDACTED LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Take-Home Vehicle Policy DIRECTIVE 9.7-1

2 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.7 Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: SAFE OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES 1. POLICY A. This Directive establishes guidelines for the safe operation of police vehicles and the procedures for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. B. All personnel operating city owned or city leased vehicles shall exercise due regard for the safety of all persons. Criminal apprehensions and the preservation of property are secondary to the preservation of life. All department personnel who operate police vehicles will comply with the safe driving procedures outlined herein with particular attention to the procedures when responding to calls for service. Emergency warning devices shall be used consistent with both Pennsylvania law and the safety of the public and police personnel. C. The discretionary use of emergency lights and/or sirens is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized according to Sections 10 and 11 of this directive. 2. PENNSYLVANIA LAW A. Pennsylvania Law - Drivers of Emergency Vehicles (75 Pa.C.S Relevant to Police): 1. General rule - The driver of an emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call, or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in this section (See Directive 9.4, Vehicle Pursuits for Police Pursuit Procedures). 2. Exercise of special privileges - The driver of an emergency vehicle may: a. Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of the Vehicle Code. b. Proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation. DIRECTIVE 9.7-1

3 NOTE: DISTINCTION FROM STATE LAW -While State Law permits the driver of an emergency vehicle to proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign, only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation, PHILADELPHIA POLICE PERSONNEL, WHEN RESPONDING IN EMERGENCY DRIVING MODE SHALL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO ENSURE AN INTERSECTION IS CLEAR AND ANY AND ALL ONCOMING TRAFFIC HAS STOPPED OR YIELDED, PRIOR TO ENTERING AN INTERSECTION AND DISREGARDING ANY STOP SIGN OR RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL (SEE SECTION 4-B-2-e). c. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property. d. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles, or turning in specified directions. 3. Audible and visual signals required The privileges granted within Section 2-A-2- a through d, an emergency vehicle shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of an audible signal and visual signals (lights and siren), meeting the requirements and standards set forth in regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. 4. Exercise of Care - This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. 5. Limitations relating to school buses - Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2-A-2-d, the driver of an emergency vehicle shall come to a complete stop when a school bus flashes its red signal lights and activates its side stop signal arms. After stopping, the driver of the emergency vehicle may pass the school bus only after exercising due diligence and caution for the safety of the students in a manner that will not risk the safety of the students. NOTE: This exception relating to school buses shall only be applicable to Officers when responding in Emergency Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B-2-g. However, when responding in Emergency Driving Mode and after stopping for a school bus flashing its red signal lights and activating its side stop signal. EXTREME CAUTION MUST STILL BE USED WHEN PASSING THE SCHOOL BUS. DIRECTIVE 9.7-2

4 3. DEFINITIONS A. Emergency Call for Service Any Priority 1 Call for Service dispatched by Police Radio or initiated by an Officer for serious crimes in progress, or emergencies creating an imminent threat to human life and or public safety. (See Appendix A for priority of assignments). B. Non-Emergency Call for Service Any call for service other than an Emergency Call for Service dispatched by Police Radio or initiated by an Officer. (See Appendix A - Priority 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 calls for service). C. Emergency Driving Mode Driving in response to an Emergency Call for Service dispatched by Police Radio or initiated by an Officer when visual and audible emergency warning signals (i.e., lights and siren) are activated and authorized Officers are permitted to proceed past red traffic signals or stop signs, exceed the maximum speed limits when safe, and disregard regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles, or turning in specified directions. D. Non-Emergency Driving Mode routine/normal driving and driving in response to Non-Emergency Calls for Service (Priority Codes 2 through 6) dispatched by Police Radio or initiated by an Officer, whereby department employees obey all traffic control devices, signals, posted speed limits, and regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles, or turning in specified directions. 1. Patrol Driving Mode a subset of Non-Emergency Driving that does not involve the use of visual and audible emergency warning signals, where vehicle speed is often below the posted speed limits and marked by frequent stops, which is designed to increase the visibility of police and reduce the opportunity for crime and disorder. E. Emergency Vehicle An authorized law enforcement vehicle equipped with functioning visual and audible emergency warning signals (i.e., emergency lights and siren) required by law and used for emergency response situations. F. Authorized Officers With respect to an Emergency Call for Service, the assigned Officer/initiating Officer and dispatched back up Officer(s) are permitted to respond to the assignment in Emergency Driving Mode. 4. PROCEDURES A. General Safety Procedures DIRECTIVE 9.7-3

5 1. A police vehicle must be operated under complete control at all times, operated with the purpose of preventing accidents, injuries, and property damage during routine and emergency operations. *2 NOTE: Personnel shall not operate any city owned or city leased vehicle being used for official authorized city business, when they are required to take medication that may impair their ability to safely operate a moving vehicle. Personnel have an affirmative duty to report to their health care provider that they are required to drive for city employment and the type of vehicles they are responsible to operate to enable their provider to give appropriate direction about the use of prescription medication and city driving tasks. Personnel must report any restrictions and limitations to their supervisor when taking such medication. 2. All police personnel must check the safety features of their vehicle before commencing operation. The check shall include, but not limited to, all lights, brakes, siren, horn and steering. a. Any indication of faulty equipment will be reported immediately according to provisions outlined in Directive 9.8, "Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Police Vehicles." 3. Seat belts and shoulder straps shall be worn by all police personnel or passengers during vehicle operation. The exceptions are: a. At the approach to any scene of an incident or call for service where the Officer believes a rapid departure from the vehicle may be required, the Officer may release the seatbelt. The seatbelt shall, however, be worn anytime the Officer is engaged in Emergency Driving Mode, as defined in Section 3-C. *2 4. Only Radio Patrol Cars and Emergency Patrol Wagons (EPWs) with a functioning seat belt system will be used to transport detainees. Detainees will be transported wearing a seat belt. *2 NOTE: Emergency Patrol Wagons (EPWs) without a functioning seat belt system shall not be used to transport any detainees. Grab Straps alone are NOT considered a functioning seat belt system. EPWs without a functioning seat belt system may continue to be used as a patrol vehicle, but supervisors shall ensure no detainees are transported in these vehicles. 5. No driver shall modify, remove, deactivate, or otherwise tamper with the vehicle safety belts, the emission control device, or any part of the vehicle which affects its operation. DIRECTIVE 9.7-4

6 6. All police personnel must recognize the variable factors of weather, road surface conditions, road contour, traffic congestion, pedestrian traffic, the proximity of children, and driver s skill level. All of these factors directly affect the safe operation of any motor vehicle and shall govern the operation of the vehicle accordingly. *3 7. All police personnel are prohibited from smoking in any city owned vehicle without exception. All police personnel are prohibited from talking, texting, or otherwise using any privately-owned or city issued cell phone, mobile device, or any other wireless data communication device while operating a city owned or leased vehicle. Use of these devices while stopped in a parked vehicle that is not in a running lane of traffic is permitted (Refer to Directive 6.10, Social Media and Networking ). 8. During periods of inclement weather when police vehicles cannot be washed regularly, the driver must assure that headlight and taillight lenses are kept clean, insofar as circumstances permit. 9. All police personnel shall carefully observe the surrounding conditions before turning or backing/reversing any vehicle. Any large vehicle with a recorder, including but not limited to, Emergency Patrol Wagons (EPW) and prisoner wagons will not be operated in reverse gear until the recorder is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, in view of the operator. 10. Four-way flashers will not be used while the vehicle is in motion because they interfere with brake lights and turn signals. 11. Whenever windshield wipers are in use, the vehicle s headlights will be turned on. 12. Operators of police vehicles will keep in mind that traffic regulations requiring other vehicles to yield to the right of way to any emergency vehicle do not relieve the emergency vehicle operator from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highways, nor shall they protect the driver from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of such right of way. The right of way cannot be assumed or taken. a. Pedestrians are considered to have the absolute right of way. 13. Although under certain circumstances an Officer may be authorized to engage in Emergency Driving Mode, prior to engaging in this mode, Officers shall consider: a. The distance they are from the incident, b. The number of police units in closer proximity of responding, c. Weather and road surface conditions, d. Traffic congestion and pedestrians, DIRECTIVE 9.7-5

7 e. The proximity of children and schools, and f. An honest assessment of the Officer s driving skill level. NOTE: Recognizing that the protection of human life is paramount, the responding Officer must remember that the objective is to get to the location of occurrence as soon as possible, safely, and without danger to the Officer or others. 14. Marked police vehicles should be strategically parked on roadways to protect accident scenes, injured persons, or Officers directing traffic, when such use is practical and the emergency lights (light bars or red/blue lights) and four-way flashers are activated. When practical, Officers should be out of the vehicle when using it to block traffic. Flares and/or barricades should be used instead of vehicles when available. 15. Vehicle pursuits are possibly the most dangerous of all police activities. Refer to Directive 9.4, Vehicular Pursuits for the policy regarding police vehicle pursuits. 16. Officers SHALL NOT drive emergency vehicles the wrong way on any expressway, expressway exit, entrance ramp, or a divided highway. 17. Officers transporting any prisoners or witnesses shall not conduct vehicle investigations for vehicle code violations, nor respond to any priority assignment. 18. Officers operating unmarked vehicles or marked vehicles with low profile emergency light bars or dome lights should be aware that it may be difficult for pedestrians or other vehicular traffic to see the emergency lights when in operation. Therefore, Officers operating these vehicles in Emergency Driving Mode with emergency lights activated should not assume that the emergency lights can be viewed from a 360 degree radius and must use extreme caution when responding. *5 19. Select traffic lights throughout the City are equipped with pre-emption technology which allows emergency vehicles. Operating in emergency mode, to request a priority green light in the direction they are traveling. This is accomplished though the transmission of an encoded infrared signal. While this technology is useful in expediting the flow of traffic, officer-operators must continue to operate with due regard and NEVER ASSUME THAT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL BE GRANTED TO THE EMERGECNY VEHICLE. B. Specific Driving Procedures 1. Non-Emergency Driving Mode Procedures: DIRECTIVE 9.7-6

8 a. While engaged in regular/routine driving (Patrol Driving) responding to Non- Emergency Calls for Service, or otherwise conducting non-emergency business, all department employees shall obey all traffic control devices, signals, posted speed limits, and regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles, or turning in specified directions. b. Police personnel engaged in the Non-Emergency Driving Mode are prohibited from using visual and/or audible emergency warning signals (i.e., lights and/or siren). NOTE: Officers who did not initiate or were not dispatched to an Emergency Call for Service are NOT AUTHORIZED to respond in Emergency Driving Mode, but may respond in Non-Emergency Driving Mode. 2. Emergency Driving Mode Procedures: a. When an Emergency Call for Service is dispatched by Police Radio or initiated by an Officer, only the assigned Officer/initiating Officer and Officers that respond to Police Radio as back-up officer(s) (i.e., Authorized Officers) may engage in Emergency Driving Mode. NOTE: As referenced in Section 5-A, it is the responsibility of District supervisors and/or Command Inspections Bureau commanders to control the number of vehicles responding to an Emergency call for Service. b. While responding in this mode, with visual and audible emergency warning signals activated, authorized Officers are permitted to proceed past red traffic signals or stop signs, exceed the maximum speed limits when safe, and disregard regulations governing direction of movement, overtaking vehicles, or turning in specified directions. NOTE: This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor will such provisions protect the driver of a police vehicle from the consequences of the careless disregard for the safety of others. c. Once on location of an Emergency Call for Service, it shall be the responsibility of the first Officer on scene to provide a status to Police Radio as soon as possible to avoid endangering other responding Officers and individuals, and to summon Fire Rescue if necessary. d. It cannot be assumed that visual and audible emergency warning signals will stop traffic at any intersection or that civilian vehicles will pull to the right. DIRECTIVE 9.7-7

9 e. Officers responding to any assignment in this mode shall come to a complete stop to ensure an intersection is clear prior to disregarding any red traffic signal or stop sign. NOTE: DISTINCTION FROM STATE LAW - While State Law permits the driver of an emergency vehicle to proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation, PHILADELPHIA POLICE PERSONNEL, WHEN RESPONDING IN EMERGENCY DRIVING MODE SHALL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO ENSURE AN INTERSECTION IS CLEAR PRIOR TO DISREGARDING ANY STOP SIGN OR RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. f. Authorized Officers responding to an Emergency Call for Service shall have in operation all visual and audible emergency warning signals to warn vehicular and pedestrian traffic along the emergency route. Headlights WILL be used during daylight hours as an added visibility factor during emergency vehicle operation. NOTE: All other Officers (unauthorized) responding to an Emergency Call for Service shall respond in the Non-Emergency Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B-1. g. While responding to an Emergency Call for Service, State law mandates that the driver of an emergency vehicle shall come to a complete stop when a school bus flashes its red signal lights and activates its side stop signal arm. After stopping, the driver of the emergency vehicle may pass the school bus only after exercising due diligence and caution for the safety of the students in a manner that will not risk the safety of the students. h. Officers engaged in Emergency Driving must anticipate and be prepared to avoid other emergency vehicles responding to the same location. To avoid possible collisions, Officers responding in this mode shall, regardless of weather conditions, lower one front window far enough to hear other sirens of additional emergency vehicles responding. i. The nature of certain crimes in progress, barricaded person/hostage situations, major disturbances or riots, may call for the use of visual and audible emergency warning signals (i.e., lights and siren) to be discontinued upon close approach to the location of occurrence. Although such action is permitted, ONCE VISUAL AND AUDIBLE EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNALS ARE DISCONTINUED, OFFICERS MUST RETURN TO NON- EMERGENCY DRIVING MODE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4-B-1. DIRECTIVE 9.7-8

10 j. If the Emergency Call for Service appears under control, but the Officer still requests additional units to continue into the incident, but to slow it down or use caution, all other responding units shall continue to the assignment, but shall downgrade to the Non-Emergency Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B-1. k. If unfounded, all responding units shall resume patrol and immediately return to the Non-Emergency Driving Mode or Patrol Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B Assist Officer Response Procedures: a. When Officers need assistance, a mass response by units is often counterproductive and may actually inhibit emergency medical personnel from responding to the location or from units leaving the scene with injured Officers. To better protect all police personnel, an organized response to Assist Officer Calls is absolutely necessary. While every Officer wants to respond to an Assist Officer call, a mass, unorganized response can actually hinder help from arriving and unnecessarily endanger other Officers. Therefore, the following procedures shall apply: 1) Upon the Assist Officer Call, only those Officers in the division of occurrence may respond. If a location is on a divisional border, the bordering division may respond. 2) If additional equipment or manpower is needed, Officers from all contiguous or bordering divisions may respond. The highest ranking supervisor on location shall decide if additional equipment or manpower is necessary. 5. SUPERVISORY/COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES A. District supervisors and/or Command Inspections Bureau (CIB) commanders are responsible for monitoring emergency vehicle responses, upgrading or downgrading the responses, controlling the number of vehicles responding to an Emergency Call for Service, and resuming all available vehicles as soon as possible. B. District supervisors shall respond to the scene of all Assist Officer calls. C. District supervisors and/or CIB commanders shall immediately respond and intervene when necessary to coordinate the response of sufficient units, minimize the risk to officers and the public, and ensure that patrol is not unnecessarily depleted during an Assist Officer call or any other Emergency Call for Service. DIRECTIVE 9.7-9

11 NOTE: It is the responsibility of the district supervisor s and/or Command Inspections Bureau commanders to control the number of vehicles responding to an emergency call for service. D. District supervisors and/or CIB commanders shall provide feedback to responding Officers, issue a counseling memo, or initiate formal discipline, as appropriate, for any violations of this directive. E. Officer Shot or Severely Injured Calls 1. When Officers are shot or seriously injured in the line of duty, a mass response by units inhibits emergency medical personnel from responding to the location and/or inhibits emergency units from leaving the scene with injured Officers. Also, having Officers searching for suspects in an unorganized fashion with no knowledge of the immediate area does little to aid in the apprehension of any offenders. Finally, this type of response leaves areas of the city completely unprotected, which may be the underlying motive of such an assault on an Officer. 2. To better serve seriously injured Officers, increase the likelihood of immediately apprehending the offenders, while maintaining an acceptable level of police protection throughout the entire city, the following protocols shall be followed: a. Upon an Assist Officer Call where an Officer has been shot or severely assaulted, the first supervisor on the scene shall notify radio if additional equipment is needed. If so, all responding units shall continue to the incident in the Emergency Driving Mode, as defined in Section 4-B-2. NOTE: The first supervisor on scene, as soon as possible, SHALL notify Police Radio of an access and exit route for responding medic units and police vehicles and SHALL identify a location where responding police vehicles should be parked to ensure the access and exits routes remain clear. b. When safe, the Assist Officer Call will be resumed by the highest ranking supervisor who will identify a staging area. Any additional police equipment or personnel needed shall be directed by Police Radio to proceed to the staging area in the Non-Emergency Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B-1, unless otherwise upgraded by the highest ranking supervisor on the scene. c. From this point, the highest ranking supervisor on location will implement the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage the crime scene, develop a perimeter, and coordinate a search pattern for any offenders. DIRECTIVE

12 d. Any additional police equipment or personnel needed will respond to the staging area in the Non-Emergency Driving Mode as defined in Section 4-B-1, unless otherwise upgraded by the highest ranking supervisor on the scene. 6. POLICE RADIO RESPONSIBILITIES A. General Requirements 1. When dispatching any assignment, dispatchers shall broadcast the unit number, location, whether the call is an Emergency Call for Service (i.e., Assist and Priority 1) or Non-Emergency Call for Service (Priority 2 to 6), priority number, along with the nature of the incident, such as: UNIT NUMBER LOCATION EMERGENCY or NON- EMERGENCY PRIORITY CODE NATURE OF ASSIGNMENT Drexel Road W. Girard Ave W. Olney Ave. Non-Emergency Priority 2 Domestic Incident Emergency Priority 1 Assist Officer Emergency Priority 1 Robbery in Progress NOTE: Dispatching the emergency level of each assignment is necessary for Officers in the field to determine the appropriate driving mode to respond to the assignment. Dispatchers may also upgrade any assignment as deemed necessary. For example, if the dispatcher feels that a specific assignment, based on the 911 call(s) and/or information received, that would typically be classified as a Priority 2 or lower, should instead be responded to as a Priority 1, the Dispatcher can instruct the unit to respond as Priority 1. B. Broadcasting Protocol for Assist Officer Call: 1. The handling of Assist Officer calls is one of the most difficult jobs for a dispatcher. The dispatcher must get help to the officer in need without stripping districts and divisions of Officers who want to help a fellow Officer. 2. There is also extreme danger to other Officers and the general public when officers respond to an Assist Officer call in Emergency Driving Mode. DIRECTIVE

13 3. For these reasons, the following additional protocols shall be followed in Assist Officer calls: a. With an Assist Officer call, the divisional Police Radio Dispatcher shall broadcast the Assist on the radio band of occurrence and J band. The J Band Dispatcher shall broadcast the Assist over the closest adjoining districts, as well as J, T, and M bands. The dispatcher shall use Assist Officer as the nature of assignment. b. The dispatcher will assign a supervisor from the district of occurrence. If none are available, the dispatcher will assign a supervisor from the nearest district to respond. 4. The first responding Officer will notify Police Radio of arrival and determine if additional resources are needed to respond. a. If additional resources are needed, the divisional Police Radio Dispatcher shall broadcast the assist on the radio band of occurrence and J Band. The J Band Dispatcher shall broadcast the Assist over the original group of bands listed above plus the next closest adjoining districts, as well as J, T and M bands. The dispatcher shall use Assist Officer as the nature of assignment. b. Radio Dispatchers will keep the Assist Officer Call open until no additional resources are needed. The terms First Assist, Second Assist, or Third Assist will not be used. c. The determination to broadcast the Assist over additional bands will be made when the first responding Officer and/or the assigned supervisor confirms the need for more resources at the scene. The Police Radio supervisor or J Band dispatcher may determine to broadcast the Assist over additional bands, based on the information coming from the scene. d. The first responding Officer will maintain contact with Police Radio until a supervisor arrives at the scene. 5. The assigned supervisor will keep Police Radio informed about the incident and the need for any additional resources. a. The Assist will not be broadcasted to bands, other than those listed above, unless the on-scene supervisor makes the request. By this time, the on-scene supervisor should be requesting specific resources, such as, Canine, MIRT Officers, and/or Emergency Patrol Wagons. 6. Any officer or supervisor on-scene can resume the Assist via Police Radio. DIRECTIVE

14 C. Founded Officer Shot or Severely Injured Calls: 1. In the event an Officer is shot or seriously injured, the following additional protocols shall be followed: a. If additional units or equipment are requested by the first supervisor on the scene or responding Officers, the units and equipment will be dispatched to respond in Emergency Driving Mode. b. Once the highest ranking supervisor on scene has resumed the Assist Officer call and provided the location of a staging area, all units responding from the division of occurrence, bordering districts, and any citywide units shall be dispatched to respond to the staging area in Non-Emergency Driving Mode, unless otherwise upgraded by the highest ranking supervisor on location. c. Any additional units or equipment requested will be directed to the staging area in Non-Emergency Driving Mode unless otherwise upgraded by the highest ranking supervisor on location. 7. OPERATING VEHICLES IN REVERSE GEAR A. Any large vehicle with a recorder, including but not limited to, Emergency Patrol Wagons (EPW) and prisoner wagons will not be operated in reverse gear until the recorder is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, in view of the operator. The recorder will be in such a position as to guide the rearward movement of the vehicle. 8. MOTORCYCLES/MINI-BIKES/MOPEDS A. Police personnel taking motorcycles, mini-bikes, mopeds or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) into custody will transport such vehicles in an emergency patrol wagon (EPW). If no EPW is available or if the cycle is too large to be placed in an EPW, Tow Squad will be notified. Tow Squad has the capability to tow motorcycles, mini-bikes, mopeds, and ATVs. NOTE: Under no circumstances will police personnel operate found or confiscated motorcycles, mini-bikes, mopeds, or ATV s. DIRECTIVE

15 9. PARKING A. Whenever an Officer parks a marked police vehicle, the vehicle will be secured by placing the transmission selector lever in the park position, engaging the emergency brake, turning the engine off, ensuring all windows are closed, locking the doors, and taking the key before leaving the police vehicle unattended. B. A police vehicle shall not be left unattended with its engine in operation except for the following: 1. The police vehicle is being used for traffic direction with the Officer in close proximity. 2. Police vehicles used to transport police canine handlers and dogs when a police dog is in the vehicle. C. Police vehicles will be parked in a legal manner unless an emergency exists, however, police vehicles WILL NOT block access to a fire hydrant at a fire scene, or in any way obstruct the passage of fire apparatus. 10. TRAFFIC STOPS A. Audible and/or visible warning devices (lights and siren) shall be used to make adequate notice of intent to stop a motor vehicle and to provide a safe environment for the vehicle operator, Officer, and public. REDACTED - LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE C. Personnel will make every effort to direct the violator to a suitable stopping point where normal traffic flow will not be impeded. Private driveways, gas stations (when operating for business), or other areas providing access to business establishments will not be used for traffic stops when alternate locations are available. When private property is used for a traffic stop, all possible care will be taken to avoid inconvenience to property owners or patrons. DIRECTIVE

16 D. When stopping traffic violators in residential areas, emergency lights maybe turned off if there is no traffic hazard or if back-up officer(s) are on location; thereby eliminating the need to signal the police vehicle's location. This reduces curiosity by bystanders in tense neighborhoods. E. Unmarked police vehicles may be used for traffic enforcement when operated by uniformed police personnel if the police vehicle is equipped with audible signal (visual signal not required) for recognition by offending motorists. F. Police Officers in plainclothes and detectives will not routinely make traffic stops unless the actions of the violator are a clear danger to pedestrian or vehicular traffic and no uniformed unit is readily available. 11. LIMITED DISCRETIONARY USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES A. Officers may use visual and audible emergency warning signals during non-emergency situations only as follows: 1. Using emergency lights as beacons to protect a disabled motorist, 2. Using emergency lights when it is necessary to use department vehicles as protective barriers, 3. Using emergency lights and siren during approved ceremonial and parade functions, and 4. Using emergency lights and siren during any approved dignitary or funeral escorts. B. Officers shall deactivate visual and/or audible emergency warning signal devices as soon as possible. 12. SAFETY NOTES A. Airbag Deployment NOTE: Any collision that deploys the airbag will disable the vehicle and potentially injure and/or disorient the occupants of the police vehicle, thereby increasing the vulnerability of an attack or assault. DIRECTIVE

17 *4 B. Ballistic doors and glass 1. Personnel will not tamper with the ballistic panels and glass located on the front driver and passenger doors. a. The ballistic glass is assigned to each vehicle using a bar code and will only be removed for emergencies by pulling on the knobs, sliding the levers and then removing the panel from the groves on the window frame. NOTE: Personnel should use caution when removing the ballistic glass due to its weight. *2 13. TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS (TCs, PVRs, RED LIGHT CAMERAS, SPEED TIMING CAMERAS, AND/OR TOLL BOOTH) ISSUED TO POLICE VEHICLES. A. The operator of a City owned/leased vehicle being used for official City business, will be responsible for any TC, PVR, Red light Camera, Speed Timing Camera and /or Toll Booth violations and fines they incur for non-payment, while the vehicle was under the employees control, unless exigent circumstances exist at the time of the violation. (Refer to Directive 3.2, Vehicle Law of Pennsylvania (Vehicle Code) Violations Section 7). *3 B. Commanding Officers will ensure, upon notification from the pertinent Deputy Commissioner, of any unpaid violations incurred by their Officers, that the Officer either adjudicates the violation at the proper issuing authority or is held financially responsible for the violation. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any personnel who fail to satisfy or adjudicate incurred violations. The employee s Commanding Officer will send an Action Report back to the pertinent Deputy Commissioner, detailing each violation and the actions taken. RELATED PROCEDURES Directive 3.2, Vehicle Law of Pennsylvania (Vehicle Code) Violations Directive 6.11, Social Media and Networking Directive 7.1, Police Radio Directive 7.8, Adult Detainees in Police Custody Directive 9.4 Vehicular Pursuits Directive 9.8, Maintenance, Servicing and Repair Of Police Vehicles BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER DIRECTIVE

18 FOOTNOTE GENERAL DATE REMARKS * Additions( Apdx B ) * Additions/Changes * Changes * Addition * Addition DIRECTIVE

19 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.7 APPENDIX A Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: POLICE RADIO PRIORITY CALL LISTING REDACTED - LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE DIRECTIVE APPENDIX A

20 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.7 APPENDIX B Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: TAKE-HOME VEHICLE POLICY 1. POLICY A. Take-Home vehicles shall include all City owned/leased vehicles as well as vehicles owned/leased by an outside agency, including but not limited to State and Federal agencies. *1/2 B. All Commanders holding the rank of Captain or above, who maintain their primary residence outside the City of Philadelphia, and as listed in the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, may now utilize their assigned City vehicle for transportation to and from their work assignment. C. Issuance of a Take-Home vehicle is premised upon the employee s position within the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). Take-Home vehicles may not be used for personal use and family members or friends may not ride in Take-Home vehicles at any time. Take-Home vehicles are not to be used while off duty except for work related activities. D. Employees may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a Take-Home vehicle after drinking any amount of alcohol, or the abuse and/or illicit use of prescription, non-prescription drugs or controlled substances(s). E. Under normal, non-emergency operating conditions, employees will strictly adhere to all traffic laws, and will drive defensively in a safe and courteous manner. Employees are required to follow all provisions outlined in Directive 9.7, Safe Operation of Police Vehicles. *2 F. Obedience to red light photo and speed timing enforcement camera systems is imperative. 1. The fine and/or late fee must be paid in a timely manner. Refusal to pay an outstanding violation will be subject to disciplinary action and/ or loss of operating privileges. DIRECTIVE APPENDIX B

21 2. Personnel operating City vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike System are expected to observe all traffic laws and regulations. Further, the vehicle operator is responsible for the payment of all cash toll fees. City vehicles are not equipped with EZ Pass toll transponders. *2 G. Any illegally parked City vehicle or personal vehicle used for City business are subject to fines and towing. 1. Payment of tickets for parking violations issued against City vehicles or personal vehicles used for City business is the responsibility of the employee. 2. The fine and/or late fee must be paid in a timely manner. Refusal to pay outstanding violation will be subject to disciplinary action and/or loss of operating privileges. *2 H. Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts at all times when the vehicle is in motion. *2 I. All department personnel are prohibited from talking, texting, or otherwise using any privately-owned or City-issued cell phone, mobile device, or any other wireless data communication device while operating a city owned / leased vehicle. Use of these devices while stopped in a parked vehicle that is not in a running lane of traffic is permitted (Refer to Directive 6.10, Social Media and Networking ). *3 J. All departmental personnel are prohibited from smoking while inside any city owned / leased vehicle as per Managing Director s Office Directive 64. This includes electronic smoking devices. K. Commanders who are on terminal leave and are not expected to return to duty will contact the Fleet Liaison Officer at Macalester Street and Whitaker Avenue to return the vehicle. L. Commanders who are on a leave of absence or long term sick (30 days or more) will contact the Fleet Liaison Officer at Macalester Street and Whitaker Avenue to return the vehicle. NOTE: The Police Department will provide transportation for personnel to the City Medical Evaluation Unit at 19 th Street and Fairmount Avenue or to any other appointment that is job related. M. The misuse and/or abuse of a Take-Home vehicle may be cause for termination of the use of said vehicle and/or disciplinary action against the employee. *1 2. DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS A. Responsibilities DIRECTIVE APPENDIX B

22 1. Commanding Officers shall ensure that prior to any employee utilizing a Take- Home vehicle, as described in this Appendix that the employee is made aware of this Appendix, the employee completes the Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgement Form (75-648), and the form is submitted through the chain of command to the pertinent Deputy Commissioner for approval. NOTE: Take-Home vehicles assigned to Captains and above are contractually authorized and do not need approval from the pertinent Deputy Commissioner. However, the Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgement Form (75-648) must still be completed and forwarded through the chain of command to the Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services. 2. Annually, on January 1 of each year, all employees provided a Take-Home Vehicle shall submit a Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgement Form (75-648) through their chain of command. 3. With the exception of Captains and above, prior to authorizing any Take-Home Vehicle for any subordinate employee, all Commanders shall ensure that the employee is made aware of this Appendix and have the employee complete the Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgment Form (75-648). a. The Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgement Form must be approved by the pertinent Deputy Commissioner prior to issuing any Take-Home vehicle to an employee. B. Tracking/Auditing NOTE: This requirement shall include unit vehicles, not specifically assigned to subordinate employees, but nonetheless, taken home by the employees while off duty for any period of time. 1. All Take-Home Vehicle Acknowledgement Forms (75-648) shall be forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner, Organizational Services, who shall be responsible to maintain a current list of all Take-Home vehicles and authorized employees. BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER DIRECTIVE APPENDIX B