SO Policies & Procedures
Based upon recent changes to the law, and changes to standards and practices promulgated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, the Sheriff’s Office has been undergoing a comprehensive revision of its Law Enforcement and Custodial General Orders and the Sheriff’s Policy Manual. The Sheriff’s Office will provide revised versions of those documents on this site when they are published.
Sheriff's Office General Orders and Policies
Updated General Order Policies
- General Order 12.00 Use of Force
- General Order 12.02 Use of Firearms
- General Order 12.03 Procedure When A Firearm Is Discharged
- General Order 12.04 Use of Less Lethal Munitions
Updated Custody Use of Force Policy 9.01
New Custody Use of Force Investigation, Reporting, and Review Policy 9.02
New Custody De-escalation Policy 9.04
Policy 1000: Recruitment and Selection
Surveillance Use Policies
- Custody
- Enforcement
- Automated License Plate Reader Technology Surveillance Use Policy
- Body Worn Camera System BOS
- Callyo Mobile Bug Surveillance Use Policy
- Command Vehicle Camera Surveillance Use Policy
- Court Security Safety Surveillance Equip Surveillance Use Policy
- Crisis Negotiations Team ENT Call Box and Rescue Phone System Surveillance Use Policy
- Digital Cameras and Video Surveillance Use Policy
- Digital Voice Recorders Surveillance Use Policy
- Flash Camera Surveillance Use Policy
- In-Car Video Recording Dash Cam
- Live Scan Machines and Mobile ID Fingerprint Machines Surveillance UsePolicy
- Trac PT-10 Plus Global Positioning System Tracking Devices Surveillance Use Policy
- Tactical Ball Cameras Surveillance Use Policy
- Trail Cameras Surveillance Use Policy
- VideOversight Interview Recording and Case Management System Surveillance Use Policy
Training Policies
- Court Training Manual
- Jail Training Program (JTP) Manual
- Field Training Manual Volume 1
- Field Training Manual Volume 2
Information Sharing Policies