With a commitment to transparency and accountability, the Greece Police Department has posted all policies to the GPD website, with only a few necessary exceptions as described below. Additionally, attachments to policy that are not the dominion and control of GPD have been removed, for example, the Town of Greece Employee Handbook. This website will enable the public to conveniently review the policies governing GPD’s operations.
Rules and Regulations
Department Policies
Section 1: Law Enforcement Role and Authority
Section 2: Organization and Administration
Section 3: General Operations
- 300. Use of Force
- 301. Use of Force Review Boards
- 302. Handcuffing and Restraints
- 303. Control Devices
- 304. Conducted Energy Device
- 305. Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths
- 306. Firearms
- 307. Vehicle Pursuits
- 308. Foot Pursuits
- 309. Officer Response to Calls
- 310. Canines
- 311. Domestic Violence
- 312. Search and Seizure
- 313. Child Abuse
- 314. Adult Abuse
- 315. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation
- 316. Missing Persons
- 317. Public Alerts
- 318. Victim and Witness Assistance
- 319. Hate Crimes
- 320. Standards of Conduct
- 321. Information Technology Use
- 322. Department Use of Social Media
- 323. Report Preparation
- 324. Media Relations
- 325. Subpoenas and Court Appearances
- 326. Greece Special Police
- 327. Outside Agency Assistance
- 328. Registered Offender Information
- 329. Major Incident Notification
- 330. Death Investigations
- 331. Private Person’s Arrest
- 332. Limited English Proficiency Services
- 333. ADA Compliance
- 334. Biological Samples
- 335. Chaplains
- 336. Public Safety Video Surveillance System
- 337. Child and Dependent Adult Safety
- 338. Service Animals
- 339. Volunteers
- 340. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
- 341. Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
- 342. Community Relations
- 343. Extreme Risk Protection Orders
- 344. C.A.R.E. Alert Program
- 347. Honor Guard
- 348. ADA Compliance
Section 4: Patrol Operations
- 400. Patrol
- 401. Bias-Based Policing
- 402. Roll Call
- 403. Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity
- 404. Crisis Negotiations Team
- 405. Ride-Along
- 406. Hazardous Material Response
- 407. Hostage and Barricade Incidents
- 408. Response to Bomb Calls
- 409. Crisis Intervention Incidents
- 410. Emergency Mental Hygiene Admissions
- 411. Appearance Tickets
- 412. Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives
- 413. Rapid Response and Deployment
- 414. Immigration Violations
- 415. Utility Services Emergencies
- 416. Aircraft Accidents
- 417. Field Training
- 418. Air Support
- 419. Contacts and Temporary Detentions
- 420. Criminal Organizations
- 421. Platoon Unit Commander
- 422. Mobile Data Computer Use
- 423. Portable Audio Video Recorders
- 424. Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity
- 425. Bicycle Patrol
- 426. License Plate Readers
- 427. Homeless Persons
- 428. Medical Cannabis
- 429. Medical Aid Response
- 430. First Amendment Assemblies
- 431. Civil Disputes
- 432. Suspicious Activity Reporting
- 433. Special Weapons and Tactics
Section 5: Traffic Operations
Section 6: Investigative Operations
Section 7: Equipment
Section 8: Support Services
Section 9: Custody
Section 10: Personnel
- 1000. Recruitment and Selection
- 1001. Performance Evaluations
- 1002. Special Assignments and Promotions
- 1003. Grievances
- 1004. Anti-Retaliation
- 1005. Reporting of Arrests, Convictions and Court Orders
- 1006. Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
- 1007. Sick Leave
- 1008. Communicable Diseases
- 1009. Smoking and Tobacco Use
- 1010. Personnel Complaints
- 1011. Safety Belts
- 1012. Body Armor
- 1013. Personnel Records
- 1014. Request for Change of Assignment
- 1015. Commendations and Awards
- 1016. Fitness for Duty
- 1017. Meal Periods and Breaks
- 1018. Lactation Breaks
- 1019. Payroll Records
- 1020. Overtime Compensation
- 1021. Outside Employment
- 1022. Work-Related Illness and Injury Reporting
- 1023. Personal Appearance Standards
- 1024. Uniform and Civilian Attire
- 1025. Cadets
- 1026. Conflict of Interest
- 1027. Badges, Patches and Identification
- 1028. Temporary Modified-Duty Assignments
- 1029. Performance History Audits
- 1030. Speech, Expression and Social Networking
- 1031. Illness and Injury Prevention
- 1032. Line of Duty Deaths
- 1033. Peer Support Program
- 1034. Town of Greece Code of Ethics
- 1035. Wellness Program
Necessary Withholding and Redactions Under FOIL Law
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 87(2)(e) and (f), some policies have been redacted as disclosure could reveal investigative techniques or procedures and/or endanger life or safety.












