Jail & Police Procedure: Model Policies Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many policies are in each set?
R. There are 104 Model Law Enforcement Policies and 125 Model Jail Policies.
Q. We are a small department, why so many?
R. Our policies were developed for the small to large law enforcement and jail operations. The concept of the policies was not for you to necessarily install all of them. Rather, they were made "cafeteria style" so that you could choose which one was most important for you at the time.
Q. Which ones are most important?
R. We have a listing of The Deadly Dozen® law enforcement and The Big Ten® jail liability issues that you may want to start on first. Contact us for more information.
Q. Is the CD easy to install?
R. Absolutely. In fact, the data is in Microsoft® Word® and each policy is made with field codes to easily insert your department's specific information, i.e., Chief, Sheriff or Jailer's Name, Department Name, Address, etc. Additionally, we provide technical support to all of our clients.
Q. I don't need this many policies will you sell them individually?
R. Yes, just contact us to discuss your needs.
Q. How many departments have used your model policies and procedures?
R. Great question. We estimate that there are over 1,000 departments and jail organizations that currently use our policies on a regular basis. They may use them as research material, a foundation for building their own, for comparison purposes, etc.
Q. Why is 1,000 departments an estimate?
R. We currently consult with major insurance carriers who utilize our policies as a customer service benefit. Under licensing agreements, they are allowed to distribute our policies on their own. Also, our policies and procedures were adopted by the State of Mississippi Department of Public Safety as their model law enforcement and jail policies and procedures (for distribution within the state).
Q. Are your policies CALEA approved?
R. Our policies are in accordance with CALEA recommended practices. In fact, the State of Mississippi DPS utilized our policies to form the basis of their new state accreditation program with CALEA. Also, many CALEA approved departments have used our policies in order to assist them in gaining accreditation.
Q. What other organizations do you use in writing your policies and procedures?
R. Some of the organizations we use in our development research include the American Correctional Association, American Jail Association, Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs Association, Police Executive Research Forum, various federal statutes, various state board regulatory agencies, and ongoing case law.
Q. What is the cost of your policies?
R. $695 for law enforcement and $695 for jail. If you purchase both sets, you will receive a $150 discount.
Q. Do you offer any other discounts?
R. Yes, but on a case by case basis. Should you have a need to receive an additional discount, contact us.
Q. Who has reviewed your policies and procedures?
R. Our policies have been reviewed by state regulatory agencies, attorneys, national risk managers, law enforcement and jail management personnel; not to mention, every client that has or is currently installing the policies within their department.
Q. We simply do not have the time to install these into our department, will you do it?
R. You bet. In fact you may wish to download our Policy Development Services literature. You can also contact us for more information.
Q. We currently have a policy manual, will your company review it for constitution or high liability issues?
R. Yes. This is covered in our Policies Development Services literature or you can contact us.
