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Please head over to the Quick Reference Guide to quickly learn about the basics of your new job. It should take no more than a few minutes.

Introduction 

Welcome to the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) handbook. This Handbook is the basis for your work to be done properly, legally and, professionally.

If you have any questions about the handbook, please ask a supervisor or direct a helpdesk ticket on plpd.online to the Patrol division.

If you notice any information that needs amending within this handbook, please contact the Policy Board through submitting a helpdesk ticket on plpd.online.

Policies & Procedures 

It is your responsibility to make sure you read through and understand all components of the Police Handbook.

Within this Handbook are all policies related to general policing. You are expected to adhere by all so it is your responsibility to read these. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action.

Additional Department Policies & Procedures can be found by heading here: https://plpd.online/resources. 

Division Specific Handbooks

Want to join a specialist division? Here's everything you need to know about our specialist Operations Services roles: