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Printouts of these documents may be out of date and should be considered uncontrolled.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 Function401 - 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 Responsibility501 - 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 Prosecution601 - Sexual Assault Victims' Rights
602 - Contraband Forfeiture Policy
603 - Confidential Informants
604 - Eyewitness Identification
07 Equipment
700 - Office-Owned and Personal Property701 - Personal Communication Devices
702 - Vehicle Maintenance
703 - Vehicle Use
704 - Cash Handling, Security and Management
08 Support Services
800 - Crime Analysis801 - 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 Searches901 - Prison Rape Elimination Act
902 – Temporary Custody of Juveniles (Pending)
10 Personnel
1000 - Recruitment and Selection1001 - Evaluation of Employees
1002 - Special Assignment and Transfer Policy
1003 - Hepatitis and HIV Testing
1004 - Reporting of Employee Arrests, 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