2 - Preface

2a) PLPD Online

PLPD Online is the PLPD intranet system used to keep track of officers, manage ranks and to keep useful information. The intranet is maintained by the Information Technology division.

2b) Code of Ethics 

The Code of Ethics lays out a set of values and principles which all work of the department should be done within. Violation of any of the ethics may lead to complaints, disciplinary action which may include dismissal.

Professionalism - You represent yourself in a way which represents PLPD in a professional light. 

Accountability - You are answerable to your decisions, actions and omissions. 

Respect - You treat everyone with respect. 

Leadership - You lead by good example. 

Anyone who does not go by the code of ethics and/or other ethics listed in this section, which is at the Professional Standards Department and Chiefs of Departments discretion, may be imposed disciplinary action. 

When representing the PLPD, which can be when you're displaying the PLPD insignia, representing the PLPD or discussing the PLPD on the forum your conduct must be in accordance with the code of ethics. 

Officers must report their name or badge number to others when requested. Your badge number can be found on your PLPD.online profile or on your police cruiser's license plate.

2c)  Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU)

Previously recognised as Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T), Tactical Firearms Officers (TFOs) are responsible for dealing with complex situations and specialise in serious firearms incidents. TFOs are granted additional armour and a wide-variety of weaponry such as Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, Shotguns and Sniper Rifles to handle a wide-variety of firearms incidents and life-threatening incidents.

2d) Road Traffic Unit (RTU) 

The Road Traffic Unit is a specialised unit that plays an important role in keeping traffic regulated and safe for all road users. RTU responsibilities are to ensure that motorists are adhering to important road rules; enforcing laws such as Speed Limits, Reckless Driving and Parking. Furthermore, RTU are equipped with highly accurate speed cameras that monitor travelling vehicles' speeds and extra road equipment to direct traffic when necessary. RTU are also in charge of monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic in crime scenes to ensure citizen and officer safety when dealing with delicate situations. 

2e) Dispatch

The Dispatcher unit’s primary task is to ensure that current Officers, Medics and Firefighters who are on-duty are organised and informed of emergency calls and general information. Emergency calls from the 911 app are sent through to Dispatch first, who will then assign the call to any relevant unit, known as ‘Callsigns’ (Eg. Alpha 1). Dispatchers can view CCTV cameras, a full-view of the city’s map and precise locations of each unit. 

2f) Equipment, Tools and Vehicles 

Officers are only authorized to use weapons provided to them by the police armoury. Under no circumstances is it allowed to give out firearms to other officers that the armoury does not provide them with. 

Officer are allowed to share their weapons with each other if they believe this may be necessary, however, this may only be done when one or more of the following conditions have been met. 

1. The armoury provides both officers with the firearm in question.

2. TFU equipment is not shared with anyone currently not on duty as a TFO

3. The remington shotgun is not given out to anyone who does not hold the rank of corporal or above.

Officers may only use vehicles provided to them by the desk officer in the Police Department Lobby. Officers may not drive the police command vehicle, nor may they drive any vehicle designated to a special role or division. I.e Road Traffic Unit or Tactical Firearms Unit. Unless they are in a active ride along with another officer or in a life-threatening situation where using another vehicle would preserve their life, then they are allowed to operate the police command/specialist vehicles.

A list of equipment, tools and vehicles can be found HERE.