The Elk Grove Police Department's Policy Manual is guided by Lexipol, which is based on constitutional law and a "best practice" philosophy. Lexipol is the industry standard and is currently used by the majority of California Law Enforcement agencies.
The Elk Grove Police Department policy manual is subject to frequent updates based upon changes in State or Federal laws and/or best practices. As changes occur, the most recent polices will be posted on our webpage.
Disclaimer: Certain policies relating to sensitive security, tactics and officer safety issues have not been disclosed in accordance with California Government Code Section 6254(f), 6254(aa) and 6254(ab).
Assembly Bill 481 - Military Equipment Use Policy
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. AB 481 requires each law enforcement agency's governing body to adopt a written military use policy by ordinance in an annual public forum. EGPD's Military Equipment Use Policy is available to view
Our 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report is available for review.
The annual public meeting was held during the December 13, 2023, City Council meeting. Additional information regarding the City Council meeting is available by visiting the City's website at www.elkgrovecity.org.
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration
Chapter 3 - General Operations
- 300 - Use of Force
- 302 - Use of Force Review Boards
- 306 - Handcuffing and Restraints
- 308 - Control Devices and Techniques
- 309 - Conducted Energy Device
- 310 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths
- 313 - Purchase of Assault Weapons by Sworn Personnel
- 314 - Vehicle Pursuits
- 316 - Officer Response to Calls
- 317 - CODE 7 Protocol
- 318 - Canines
- 319 - Watch Summary Protocol
- 320 - Domestic Violence
- 322 - Search and Seizure
- 323 - Prisoner Transport
- 324 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles
- 325 - Youth Reward Program
- 326 - Senior and Disability Victimization
- 329 - Harassment Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention
- 330 - Child Abuse
- 332 - Missing Persons
- 334 - Public Alerts
- 335 - Community Notification System
- 336- Victim and Witness Assistance
- 338 - Hate Crimes
- 340 - Standards of Conduct
- 341 - Documentation of Training Completion
- 342 - Information Technology Use
- 344 - Report Preparation
- 345 - Circulation Maintenance and Tracking of Training Bulletins and Memorandums
- 346 - Media Relations
- 347 - Administrative Citation Procedure
- 348 - Court Appearance and Subpoenas
- 350 - Reserve Officers
- 352 - Outside Agency Assistance
- 356 - Registered Offender Information
- 358 - Major Incident Notification
- 360 - Death Investigation
- 362 - Identity Theft
- 364 - Private Persons Arrests
- 366 - Anti-Reproductive Rights Crimes Reporting
- 368 - Limited English Proficiency Services
- 370 - Communications with Persons with Disabilities
- 372 - Mandatory Employer Notification
- 374 - Biological Samples
- 380 - Child and Dependent Adult Safety
- 382 - Service Animals
- 386 - Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
- 389 - Department Use of Social Media
- 390 - Gun Violence Restraining Orders
- 391 - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Chapter 4 - Patrol Operations
- 400 - Patrol Function
- 401 - Patrol Shift Protocol
- 402 - Bias-Based Policing
- 404 - Briefing Training
- 406 - Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity
- 410 - Ride-Along Policy
- 411 - Shoplifting Program
- 412 - Hazardous Material Response
- 418 - Mental Illness Commitments
- 419 - Intoxicated Persons
- 420 - Cite and Release Policy
- 422 - Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives
- 428 -Immigration Violations
- 430 - Emergency Utility Service
- 434 - Aircraft Accidents
- 436 - Field Training Officer Program
- 438 - Obtaining Air Support
- 440 - Contacts and Temporary Detentions
- 442 - Criminal Organizations
- 444 - Watch Commanders
- 448 - Mobile Digital Computer Use
- 450 - Portable Audio Recorders
- 452 - Medical Marijuana
- 459 - Foot Pursuits
- 463 - Automated License Plate Readers ALPRs
- 466 - Crisis Intervention Incidents
- 467 - Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity
- 468 - First Amendment Assemblies
- 470 - Medical Aid and Response
Chapter 5 - Traffic Operations
- 500 - Traffic Function and Responsibility
- 502 - Traffic Collision Reporting
- 510 - Vehicle Towing and Release
- 512 - Vehicle Impound Hearings
- 513 - Red Light Camera Damage Protocol
- 514 - Impaired Driving
- 516 - Traffic Citations
- 520 - Disabled Vehicles
- 524 - 72-Hour Parking Violations
- 526 - Administrative Per Se Law APS
Chapter 9 - Custody
Chapter 10 - Personnel
- 1000 - Recruitment and Selection
- 1020- Personnel Complaints
- 1022 - Seat Belts
- 1024 - Body Armor
- 1026 - Personnel Records
- 1028 - Request for Change of Assignment
- 1030 - Employee Commendations
- 1032 - Fitness for Duty
- 1035 - Lactation Break Policy
- 1036 - Payroll Records
- 1038 - Overtime Compensation Requests
- 1040 - Outside Employment and Extra-Duty Employment
- 1042 - Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury Reporting