Policy Manual
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Policy Manual sets forth the current policies, procedures, rules and guidelines of this Office.
Links to the related policies can be found below. The most recent published version of each document will be viewed online on Qualtrax.washoecounty.us.
Printouts of these documents may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled.
01 Law Enforcement Role and Authority
- Sheriff’s Preface
- Mission and Vision Statement
- Law Enforcement Ethics
- 100 – Law Enforcement Authority
- 101 – Chief Executive Officer
- 102 – Oath of Office
- 103 - Policy Manual
02 Organization and Administration
- 200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility
- 201 - Departmental Directives and Special Orders
- 202 - Emergency Management Plan
- 203 - Training Policy
- 204 - Electronic Mail, Text Messaging, or Instant Messaging
- 205 - Administrative Communications
- 206 - Supervision Staffing Levels
- 207 - Concealed Firearm Permit
- 208 - Retired Deputy Concealed Firearm Permit and Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
- 209 - Retiree Badges and Identification Cards
03 General Operations
- 300 - Use of Force
- 301 - Handcuffing and Restraints
- 302 - Control Devices and Techniques
- 303 - Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW)
- 304 - Firearms
- 305 - Canine Program
- 306 - Search and Seizure
- 307 - Hate or Prejudice Crimes
- 308 - Report Preparation
- 309 - News Media Relations
- 310 - Court Appearance and Subpoenas
- 311 - Major Incident Notification
- 312 - Death Investigation
- 313 - Limited English Proficiency Services
- 314 - Hearing Impaired/Disabled Communications
- 315 - School Employee Arrest Reporting
- 316 - Pupil Arrest Reporting
- 317 - Chaplains
- 318 - Public Safety Camera System
- 319 - Body Worn Cameras
- 320 - Service Animals
- 321 - Volunteer Program
- 322 - Watch Commanders
- 323 - Seat Belt Procedure
- 324 - Social Media
04 Operations Division
- 400 - Patrol Function
- 401 - Racial/Bias Based Profiling
- 402 - Briefing Training
- 403 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity
- 404 - Hostage Negotiations and SWAT
- 405 - Ride Along Policy
- 406 - Hazardous Material Response
- 407 - Hostage and Barricade Incidents
- 408 - Response to Bomb Calls
- 409 - Mental Illness Commitments
- 410 - Citation Releases
- 411 - Arrest or Detention of Foreign Nationals
- 412 - Rapid Response and Deployment Policy
- 413 - Reporting Police Activity Outside of Jurisdiction
- 414 - Immigration Violations
- 415 - Emergency Utility Service
- 417 - Aircraft Accidents
- 418 - Field Training Officer Program
- 419 - Obtaining Air Support
- 420 - Field Interviews and Photographing Detainees
- 421 - Criminal Street Gangs
- 422 - Mobile Data Terminal Use
- 423 - Foot Pursuit Policy
- 424 - Automated License Plate Readers
- 425 - Persons Experiencing Homelessness
- 426 - Peace Officer-Involved Shooting/Fatal Incident
- 427 - Vehicle Pursuits
- 428 - Deputy Response Calls
- 429 - Domestic Violence
- 430 - Abuse of Older or Vulnerable Persons
- 431 - Child Abuse
- 432 - Missing Person Reporting
- 433 - Public Alerts
- 434 - Victim Witness Assistance Program
- 435 - Reserve Deputies
- 436 - Outside Agency Assistance
- 437 - Registered Sex Offender
- 438 - Identity Theft
- 439 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety Policy
- 440 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
- 441 - Stratified Policing
05 Traffic Operations
- 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility
- 501 - Traffic Collision Response and Reporting
- 502 - Vehicle Towing
- 503 – Impaired Driving
- 504 - Traffic Citations
- 505 - Disabled Vehicles
- 506 - Abandoned Vehicle and Vessel Violations
06 Investigation Operations
- 600 - Investigation and Prosecution
- 601 - Sexual Assault Victims' Rights
- 602 - Contraband Forfeiture Policy
- 603 - Confidential Informants
- 604 - Eyewitness Identification
07 Equipment
- 700 - Office-Owned and Personal Property
- 701 - Personal Communication Devices
- 702 - Vehicle Maintenance
- 703 - Vehicle Use
- 704 - Cash Handling, Security and Management
08 Support Services
- 800 - Crime Analysis
- 801 - Communication Operations
- 802 - Property and Evidence
- 803 - Records Section Procedures
- 804 - Restoration of Firearm Serial Numbers
- 805 - Records Release and Security
- 806 - Protected Information
- 807 - Computers and Related Digital Evidence
09 Custody
- 900 - Custody Searches
- 901 - Prison Rape Elimination Act
- 902 – Temporary Custody of Juveniles (Pending)
10 Personnel
- 1000 - Recruitment and Selection
- 1001 - Evaluation of Employees
- 1002 - Special Assignment and Transfer Policy
- 1003 - Hepatitis and HIV Testing
- 1004 - Reporting of Employee Arrets, Court Proceedings, Court Orders, and Convictions
- 1005 - Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
- 1006 - Sick Leave Policy
- 1007 - Communicable Diseases
- 1009 - Personnel Complaints
- 1010 - Body Armor
- 1011 - Peace Officer Personnel Files
- 1012 - Request for Change of Assignment
- 1013 – Employee Commendations (Pending)
- 1014 - Fitness for Duty
- 1015 - Meal Periods and Breaks
- 1016 - Lactation Break Policy
- 1017 - Timecard Procedures
- 1018 - Overtime Payment Requests
- 1019 - Outside Employment
- 1020 - Special Event Assignments
- 1021 - On-Duty Injuries
- 1022 – Personal Appearance Standard
- 1023 – Uniform Regulations
- 1024 – Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships
- 1025 - Office Badges
- 1026 - Modified Duty Assignments
- 1027 - Employee Speech, Expression, and Social Networking
- 1028 - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Workplace Violence and Harassment
- 1029 - Discipline Policy
- 1030 - Office Technology Use
- 1031 - Brady Material Disclosure