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1-201 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE DEPARTMENT MANUAL (12/12/01)

1-202 MANDATORY AND PERMISSIVE VERBS (12/12/01)

1-201 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE DEPARTMENT MANUAL (12/12/01)

The following words and terms shall have the meanings assigned unless it is apparent from the context that they have a different meaning.

• AUTHORITY: Legal or rightful command or power.

• BOOKING: The processing of arrested persons.

• BUREAU: A major organizational component of the MPD comprised of precincts, units and divisions.

• BUREAU HEAD: A Deputy Chief or Director.

• CHAIN OF COMMAND: The continuous line of authority to and from the Chief of Police.

• CIVILIAN: A non-sworn civil service employee.

• COMMANDER: A supervisor of a precinct, unit or division.

• DEPARTMENT: The Minneapolis Police Department.

• DETAIL: Personnel assigned to a specific mission.

• DISTRICT: A geographical area within a sector usually determined by the precinct Inspector.

• DIVISION: A major component of a bureau.

• EMPLOYEE: All sworn and civilian employees of the MPD.

• FIELD COMMANDER: An officer, who by designation, rank or seniority, is in charge at an emergency scene, investigation or planned special event.

• FUNCTION: A major organizational component of a bureau, division or unit.

• INCIDENT COMMANDER: An officer, who by rank, seniority or designation is in charge at an emergency scene, investigation or planned special event.

• LAWFUL ORDER: Any written or oral directive issued by a supervisor or a proper authority in the course of work that is in compliance with MPD rules and regulations.

• LENGTH OF SERVICE: As defined by Civil Service Rules and Regulations or Labor Contract. Length of time employed by the City of Minneapolis.

• MECC: The Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center.

• MPD: The Minneapolis Police Department.

• PRECINCT: A division of the Field Services Bureaus representing a geographical area of the city.

• PROMOTION: A position change to a higher classification.

• RANK: Classification held by a sworn employee.

• RANKING OFFICER: Officer of the highest rank. Officers of the same rank are ranked according to appointment date within their rank.

• SECTOR: A geographical area within a precinct as determined by the precinct Inspector or Chief.

• SENIORITY: See Civil Service Rules and Regulations or labor contract.

• SHIFT: A group of employees assigned common hours.

• SICK LEAVE: See Civil Service Rules and Regulations or labor contract.

• SQUAD: An MPD police vehicle.

• SUPERVISOR: An employee who is officially assigned to supervise other employees.

• TIME: All references will be to the 24-hour clock system. Example: 12:30 A.M. is 0030 hours/ 4:00 P.M. is 1600.

• UNIT: An organizational component within a bureau, division or precinct usually supervised by a lieutenant or civilian equivalent.

• WATCH: An assigned duty/work period.

• WORK DAY AND WEEK: A work day begins and ends at 2400 hours. The work week for the MPD begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday.

1-202 MANDATORY AND PERMISSIVE VERBS (12/12/01)

The following rules of grammar shall apply throughout the Policy and Procedure Manual:

• The use of the verb "shall" or "will" means that the specified course of action is mandatory.

• The use of the verb "may" means that the specified action is permitted.

• The verb "should" means that the specified action is advised.