A number of Model Policies from the IACPs Policy Center address or are related to ethical conduct.

These policies are summarized and linked below. Please note access to model policy links is an IACP members only benefit.

Arrests and Investigatory Stops

The purpose of this policy is to define the limitations of authority and acceptable conduct and practices of officers when making police business contacts with citizens.

Note: Members only access Arrests and Investigatory Contacts Model Policy

Early Identification System

This policy is intended to assist police supervisors and managers in identifying officers and other employees whose performance warrants review and, where appropriate, intervention in circumstances that may have negative consequences for the employee, fellow employees, this agency, and/or the general public.

 Note: Members only access Early Identification System Model Policy

Grievance Procedures

The purpose of this policy is to provide a procedure whereby employees may resolve certain disputes or complaints concerning their employment.

 Note: Members only access Grievance Procedures Model Policy

Inspections

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for conducting inspections of the departments administrative functions, facilities, property, equipment, operations, and personnel.  

Note: Members only access Inspections Model Policy

Investigations of Allegations of Employee Misconduct

The purpose of this policy is to inform all employees and the public of procedures for accepting, processing and investigating complaints concerning allegations of employee misconduct. This policy defines provisions applicable only to investigation and disposition of allegations of administrative misconduct.

 Note: Members only access Investigations of Allegations of Employee Misconduct Model Policy

Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Serious Incidents

It is the purpose of this policy to provide guidelines for the investigation of officer-involved shootings. The policy also provides guidance for investigation of in-custody deaths and other serious uses of force.

Note: Members only access Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Serious Incidents Model Policy

Related Page: IACP Center for Officer Safety and Wellness

Personal Relationships in the Workplace

This paper examines such personal relationships, their effects upon a department, and the legal issues they raise, so that managers may better understand the challenges presented and the approaches that may be taken.

Note: This is a discussion paper and not a model policy. Members only access Personal Relationships in the Workplace Paper 

Post-Shooting Personnel Support

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines that shall be uniformly applied following any officer-involved shooting incident, in order to minimize the chance that officers will suffer from the negative emotional and psychological reactions that can occur after the use of deadly force in an on- or off-duty confrontation. This policy is designed to address the needs of the officer who discharged his or her firearm.

Note: Members only access Post-Shooting Personnel Support Model Policy

Reporting Use of Force

The purpose of this policy is to provide officers and supervisors with guidelines for reporting use of force.

Note: Members only access Reporting Use of Force Model Policy

Retaliatory Conduct by Employees

The purpose of this policy is to complement departmental integrity and avoid hostile treatment of fellow employees by requiring the mandatory reporting of serious infractions of departmental policy, procedure, or rules and by prohibiting retaliatory conduct or action against employees who make such reports.

Note: Members only access Retaliatory Conduct by Employees Model Policy

Standards of Conduct

The purpose of this policy is to provide additional specificity to the standards of conduct embodied in the law enforcement officers code of ethics and this agency's statement of values so that officers of this agency ill better understand prohibitions and limitations pertaining to their conduct and activities while on and off duty.

Note: Members only access Standards of Conduct Model Policy