Adopt policies that require officers to wear seat belts and bullet-proof vests and provide training to raise awareness of the consequences of failure to do so.

Department
Number
6.6
Related Pillar
Pillar 6: Officer Wellness and Safety

6.6 Adopt policies that require officers to wear seat belts and bullet-proof vests and provide training to raise awareness of the consequences of failure to do so.

SPPD is committed to officer safety and wellness

Saint Paul Police Department policy requires officers to wear seat belts and ballistic vests. 

Reference Data

G.O.442.15
G.O.202.03

Task Status: Established Practice

6.6 Adopt policies that require officers to wear seat belts and bullet-proof vests and provide training to raise awareness of the consequences of failure to do so.

SPPD is committed to officer safety and wellness

The Saint Paul Police Department has instituted protocols to identify and reduce incidents of high-speed vehicle operation to increase safety. These protocols have reduced the speeds in which officers operate their emergency vehicles during emergency driving.

Task Status: Established Practice

Last Edited: March 20, 2017