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300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there is no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of this Department is expected to use these guide...

301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy establishes a process for the Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department to review the use of force by its employees. This review process shall be in addition to any other review or investigation that may be conducted by any outsi...

302.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for the use of handcuffs and other restraints during detentions and arrests. 302.2 POLICY The Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department authorizes the use of restraint devices in accordance with this policy, t...

303.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices that are described in this policy. 303.2 POLICY In order to control subjects who are violent or who demonstrate the intent to be violent, the Hartwell County...

304.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for the issuance and use of a TASER less-than-lethal device, also known as a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW). 304.2 POLICY The CEW is used in an attempt to control a violent or potentially violent individua...

305.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to establish policy and procedures for the investigation of an incident in which a person is injured or dies as the result of an officer-involved shooting or dies as a result of other actions of a deputy. I...

306.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms sometimes referred to as sidearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, firearms maintenance and firearms training. This policy does not apply to issues related to the use of fire...

307.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for vehicle pursuits in order to protect the safety of involved deputies, the public, and fleeing suspects (Vehicle Code § 17004.7). 307.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Blockin...

308.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides deputies with guidelines for the safe and appropriate vehicular response to emergency and non-emergency incidents or requests for assistance, whether these are dispatched or self-initiated. 308.2 RESPONSE TO CALLS T...

309.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide the guidelines necessary to deter, prevent and reduce domestic violence through vigorous enforcement and to address domestic violence as a serious crime against society. The policy specifically a...

310.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Both the federal and state Constitutions provide every individual with the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This policy provides general guidelines for Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department personnel to consider ...

311.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines consistent with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act for juveniles taken into temporary custody by members of the Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department (34 USC § 11133). Guidance regarding c...

312.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the investigation and reporting of suspected abuse of certain adults who may be more vulnerable than others. This policy also addresses mandatory notification for Hartwell County S...

313.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to prevent office members from being subjected to discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation. Nothing in this policy is intended to create a legal or employment right or duty tha...

314.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the investigation of suspected child abuse. This policy also addresses when Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department members are required to notify the county Child Welfare Services (C...

315.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidance for handling missing person investigations. 315.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: At risk — Includes but is not limited to (Penal Code § 14215): A victim of a crime or foul play A ...

316.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for alerting the public to important information and soliciting public aid when appropriate. 316.2 POLICY Public alerts may be employed using the Emergency Alert System (EAS), local ra...

317.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that crime victims and witnesses receive appropriate assistance, that they are provided with information from government and private resources, and that the agency meets all related legal mandates...