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DPS Policy Manual
Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures

Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
Chapter 2 - Written Directives
Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
Chapter 9 - Inspections
Chapter 10 - Use and Control of Weapons
Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
Chapter 14 - Communications
Chapter 15 - Media Relations
Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
Chapter 19 - Investigations
Chapter 20 - Awards
Chapter 21 - Special Programs
Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
Chapter 23 - Training
Chapter 24 - Career Development
Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
Chapter 26 - Information Technology

Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures

17.01 Juvenile Operations
17.02 Pursuits
17.03 Traffic Crash Investigations
17.04 Assisting Motorists
17.05 Concentrated Patrols
17.06 Removing Vehicles
17.07 Escorts and Relays
17.08 Sworn Work Unit Operations
17.09 This policy no longer exists.
17.10 Missing Persons Response
17.11 Traffic Direction and Control
17.12 Specific Groups and Officials
17.13 Driver Re-examination Reporting
17.14 Powers and Duties
17.15 Crash Review Board
17.16 Roadblocks
17.17 Use of Naloxone
17.18 Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

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DPS Policy Manual
Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases

Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
Chapter 2 - Written Directives
Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
Chapter 9 - Inspections
Chapter 10 - Use and Control of Weapons
Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
Chapter 14 - Communications
Chapter 15 - Media Relations
Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
Chapter 19 - Investigations
Chapter 20 - Awards
Chapter 21 - Special Programs
Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
Chapter 23 - Training
Chapter 24 - Career Development
Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
Chapter 26 - Information Technology

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